Converge stream Axe To Fall, release title track video
Metallic hardcore trailblazers Converge are now streaming their entire new album, Axe To Fall, online. Check it out on their MySpace page, and prepare for maximum facial shredding.
The album hits stores on Oct. 20 via Epitaph. It is their second release for the label, following up 2006’s No Heroes, and seventh studio...
Web Exclusive: An interview with the source of the Deryck Whibley death rumor
(Pictured: Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley)
When Andrew Bucket (not his real last name) woke up this morning in the Washington, D.C., area, he didn’t know he would soon cause an internet maelstrom of rumors and false death reports. But the 25-year-old staff writer for blog BrightestYoungThings.com and booking manager for the Velvet Lounge...
Rise Against, AFI, Blink-182 featured on iPhone Rock Band Game
EA Games has announced that the game Rock Band will be coming to the iPhone at the ending of this month. Music from 30 Seconds To Mars, AFI, All-American Rejects, Beastie Boys, Blink-182, Blondie, Foo Fighters, Pixies, Rise Against, Silversun Pickups, The Presidents of the United States of America, and others will be featured in...
Atreyu Release "Storm to Pass" Music Video
Atreyu have released the music video for "Storm to Pass" which hails from their yet to be released album Congregation of the Damned. Watch the video below: Atreyu – Storm To Pass – Official Music VideoATREYU | MySpace Music Videos
Sum 41 frontman's death rumor debunked
UPDATED at 5:57 p.m. Altpress.com tracked down the source of the rumor that Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley had died. It all started as a joke between writer/booking manager Andrew Bucket (that's a pseudonym) and an editor for blog BrightestYoungThings. Bucket chose Whibley at random and started the rumor through the Twitter account of the...
Winds Of Plague keyboardist leaves band
Keyboardist Kristen Randall has announced that she has left death metal outfit Winds Of Plague after two years. Randall had this to say: "I have decided to leave my current position as keyboardist with Winds of Plague and I’d like to personally thank each member of the band, as well as all of our fans....
Win a vinyl test pressing of As Tall As Lions' You Can't Take It With You
Triple Crown Records is offering you a chance to win one of only four vinyl test pressings that exist of As Tall As Lions‘ full-length, You Can’t Take It With You. To enter, all you need to do is become a fan of Triple Crown on Facebook. Once the label reaches 1,000 fans, they’ll select...
Bon Iver going on indefinite hiatus
Earlier this week, indie-folk outfit Bon Iver announced at a show in Milwaukee that the full band would be going on hiatus until at least next year. Frontman Justin Vernon told the crowd at the show that it would be the last one for an indefinite period of time, but promised to have "at least...
Win an autographed My Chemical Romance poster
My Chemical Romance are holding a Halloween costume contest. All you have to do is dress up in your best MCR-inspired outfit, whether it’s a costume as one of the band members, based on lyrics or album art. Three winners will take home an MCR Halloween prize package including merch and an autographed poster. Send...