First Posted: 3/11/2013

What

…has Shinedown been up to? The rock band, who has been around for more than a decade, just released its fourth album “Amaryllis” in 2012, a follow-up to 2008’s “The Sound of Madness,” and they couldn’t be happier with the results.

“This was the first true international record we received,” lead vocalist Brent Smith told NME Magazine, “and I say received because it really is an honor and it’s a gift and it really is a privilege to get an opportunity from your record label to be released internationally.”

The quartet is currently on tour and will come to the Mohegan Sun Arena (225 Highland Boulevard) on April 30 with special guests Bush and Airborne.

Tickets for the show go on sale March 16 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, and charge by phone at 800.745.3000. Prices range from $24.50 to $40.50.

Where

…can you vote for the February “Show Us Some Skin”? Due to some website glitches recently we’ve been unable to post the poll up, but we’re up and running again, so feel free to vote for your favorite tattoo at theweekender.com. Will it be the flying pig, sweet skull, or lifelike Labrador? Only you can decide, and we thank you for your patience in waiting for the voting process. Voting will continue until March 18.

When

…will you be able to catch The Curse of Sorrow, Graces Downfall, and Trapt all in one place? Tonight, so hurry up and clear that calendar!

The three hard rocking groups are playing a show at Brews Brothers West (75 Main St., Luzerne) at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $17.60 at ticketmaster.com and can also be purchased at the door.