Shinedown headline the 2012 Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival in Atlanta, Ga.

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For the last few weeks Skid Row have been rehearsing for the spring touring season in support of their forthcoming studio release United World Rebellion – Chapter 1. For the last night of rehearsals they were gracious enough to open their soundstage to a select group of Rock 100.5 radio winners who would be treated to a private session featuring a performance of the bands classic works and a live debut of the new EP. Spoiler alert: IT. KICKS. ASS.

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Making the traditional reflection on my yearly accomplishments, 2012 proved to be my most satisfying and frustrating year in live music photography. On some levels I captured what I feel to be personal iconic shots of lifelong musical heroes. On other levels I shot far less this year due to increased shooting restrictions, prohibitive photo releases, and the increasing professional and personal cost prohibitive endeavor of the amazing experience of shooting live music. Nonetheless, all images captured were amazing and the creative challenge and adrenaline rush of the rock show ever present.

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Winger performs an amazing set for the full house crowd at Wild Bills Atlanta.

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Dutch Symphonic Death Metal Band (I love naming the genre’s in Prog Rock/Metal) Mayan performs during Progpower USA XIII as the in-house alter-ego to the headlining Epica.

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Italy’s Kingcrow makes their USA debut @ Progpower USA XIII.

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Adelitas Way command the mainstage at the Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival 2012 in Atlanta, Ga.

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Staind performs an exceptional set of contemporary and classic songs on the main stage during the Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival 2012.

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Hailing from Bad Grönenbach, Germany power metal artists Mystic Prophecy perform during Progpower USA XIII in Atlanta, Ga.

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Godsmack destroys the Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival MainStage in Atlanta, Ga.

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One of the great things about Slipknot live performances is that all artists in the group are featured equally. In particular the groups percussionists are positioned stage front on the right and left upon hydraulic risers which raise, lower, and spin continuously throughout the set.

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Showing no lack of youth or energy 30 year rock veteran’s Night Ranger perform classic and new material for the generations of fans at the Chastain Park Amphitheater in Atlanta, Ga.

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