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It’s been a while since I have reported about the local music scene. So I thought I’d update you on who’s hot in the 518. Let’s start with four bands who just recently performed Capital Underground<\/strong> live on May 19 at Putnam Place <\/strong>in Saratoga Springs.<\/p>\n\n Frozen Sun<\/strong> took home a well deserved Extreme Music Award<\/strong> for “Best Progressive Metal Band” back in January and never disappoints live. They are back in the studio mixing new material with producer Tim Lynch. <\/strong>Guitarist NIck Stamas<\/strong> says “We are ready to start releasing new music and it’s been a long haul since our last release “Sea of Madness”. We are anxious and real happy with how it is coming together”.<\/p>\n\n There has been a buzz in the summer air about grunge-rock thrashers Flatwounds<\/strong>. Also picking up and Extreme Music Award for “Best New Band” Local metal-heads and rockers are listening and inhaling deeply. With a fresh new release titled “Drain<\/strong>” available now on all streaming platforms. Backed up by a summer tour that will rage up and down the east coast. For fans of Alice Chains, Acid Bath and the power of a slamming riff. <\/p>\n\n Next up scene veterans 3DB<\/strong> bring their brand of fun 80s and 90s inspired rock. Laurie Walker<\/strong> of Saratoga Springs saw 3DB live on May 19 and said “I feel like I just jumped into a musical time machine with no seatbelt”. The song “Down” has been featured on Capital Underground and That Fuzzing Rock Show.<\/strong> All members of 3DB staying busy with other bands like Poor Dead Molly, Hairband Riot and Motley Crue Tribute - Livewire. <\/p>\n\n The new hudson river voodoo children Ginger Geezus<\/strong> are tearing it up with swampy, blues inspired tunes that is commanding every bit of our attention. While leaving a trail a fire in their path at live shows. This Troy\/Cohoes based 4 piece are ready to cast a wicked spell of there own on the world by releasing their first EP this summer. <\/p>\n\n Follow all these bands on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date with shows and all the great things that they are about to do in 2024. <\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/186\/665a869672dca.jpeg","author":{"name":"Ralph Renna"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.939waby.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5262\/blogs\/posts\/75278"}]}