A heavy night at Empire Underground in Albany. Co-headliners were an Ivan Murillo-led 25 ta Life and a recently reformed Dmize. War Nerve, Faded Line, and Gateway provided support with some heavy music from a little north of the City.

Photos of 25 ta Life by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com

Ivan Murillo (center) and 25 ta life at Empire Underground (September 6, 2025) – photo by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com

Photos of Dmize by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com

Taras Apuzzo of Dmize at Empire Underground in Albany, N.Y. (September 6, 2025) – photo by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com

Photos of War Nerve by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com

Vincent Jaeger of War Nerve at Empire Underground in Albany, N.Y. (September 6, 2025) – photo by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com

Photos of Faded Line by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com

(l-r) Vegas Nacy and Jeff Manion of Faded Line at Empire Underground in Albany, N.Y. (September 6, 2025) – photo by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com

Photos of Gateway by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com

Evan Pavlick of Gateway at Empire Underground in Albany, N.Y. (September 6, 2025) – photo by Benjamin Hunt for 518scene.com