Coheed and Cambria take on West Philly on August 27, delivering a memorable performance.
The Coheed & Cambria / Taking Back Sunday show at the Mann Music Center’s Skyline Stage was a high-energy, nostalgia-laced triumph. Taking Back Sunday set the mood with passionate, emotive delivery of their emo-anthem classics, getting the crowd bouncing and singing along from the first chorus. When Coheed took the stage, they built a sonic narrative that balanced new material with fan favorites, punctuated by theatrical visuals and a commanding stage presence. Taking Back Sunday’s raw, emotional rock and Coheed’s progressive, story-driven spectacle made for a dynamic contrast—and all night long, the audience matched that intensity back at them. All told, it was a night that felt both celebratory and unforgettable for fans of the alternative and prog rock worlds.

words by: EVAN ALBUCK