October 29, 2009

Dashboard Confessional Talk About New Song "Get Me Right." [Altpress.com Exclusive]

Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba talks about “Get Me Right” from the band’s upcoming full-length, Alter The Ending.

Chuck Biscuits death reports allegedly a hoax

Earlier today, blogs and websites began reporting that Social Distortion and Danzig drummer Chuck Biscuits (Charles Montgomery) had succumbed to throat cancer. After it showed up on a number of reputable news sites, even we picked up the story. However, James Greene, the author of the original story now has statements from the drummer’s family...

Cinematic Sunrise announce final shows

Cinematic Sunrise vocalist Craig Owens posted dates for the band’s final three shows. The project featuring the former Chiodos frontman released their only EP in 2008, and according to Owens’ tweet, CinSun will be playing “all songs.” Dates are as follows: 12/3 – Anaheim @ Chain Reaction 12/4 – Hollywood @ Troubador 12/6 – San...

Copeland break up

Copeland have announced that they will break up after their spring tour. The Florida foursome formed in 2000 and released their latest album, The Grey Man EP, in February. The band also says that there may be one more album released before parting ways. They have released the following statement: “Dear friends, ...

Justin Pierre on "Dino Trail" to promote new Motion City Soundtrack album

Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Pierre will be embarking on a nationwide trek to promote the band's upcoming full-length, My Dinosaur Life, which drops next year. Starting in Chicago on Nov. 1, Pierre will make his way across the country doing meet-and-greets, impromptu performances, in-store appearances and more. You can keep up with the trip...

Stream the Almost's Monster Monster

The Almost have posted their upcoming full-length, Monster Monster, online for streaming. The band helmed by Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie will release their sophomore album on Nov. 3, but you can hear it now right here. The Almost are on tour with the Used through the middle of November. Check out the band’s video for...

Watch the trailer for Nirvana Live At Reading

A new trailer for the upcoming Nirvana concert set, Live At Reading, has been revealed. The package, which will be released on CD, DVD and vinyl, features more than 90 minutes of previously unreleased performance footage from the band’s 1992 performance at the Reading Festival. The CD, DVD and CD/DVD combo hit stores Nov. 3,...

Altpress.com Exclusive: The Making of the Video For Blessthefall's "What's Left Of Me"

Blessthefall take us behind-the-scenes for the making of their video for "What’s Left Of Me." Check it out and tell us what you think! Blessthefall: The Making Of The Video for "What’s Left Of Me" from Alternative Press on Vimeo.

Various Artists

Various Artists Extremely Sorry [3/5] Extremely Sorry doesn’t sound like the soundtrack to a skateboarding movie. Of course, there’s no rule that shredtastic action needs to happen to music that sounds like JFA or Suicidal Tendencies. Indeed, there’s nothing particularly high-tempo on the entire disc. That said, there are quite a few unusual choices...