Mastodon announce limited edition version of Crack The Skye
Mastodon are now taking pre-orders for a limited "Royal Edition" of their recently released and critically acclaimed fourth LP, Crack The Skye.
A press release from the Southern hard rock act reads:
The Royal Edition of Crack The Skye will contain the album in its entirety along with the complete version...
Who will be on our Most Anticipated cover?
We’ll be revealing the cover stars of AP 258–our Most Anticipated Albums of 2010 issue–at noon today. Although we can’t tell you who it will be yet, we’re pretty stoked. So are a few other people who lend some hints below…
Usually, I can’t remember what I did 10 minutes ago, but some...
Reports of the demise of Fall Out Boy and the Academy Is... exaggerated
In a cover story with Fall Out Boy, U.K. rock magazine Kerrang claims that Fall Out Boy are "quitting for now…", but according to FOB's management, rumors that the band are broken up are untrue. A representative for the band told us, "They're just taking a break. No return date set." Promotional materials for the...
Alkaline Trio sign to Epitaph; new album out this February
Long-running punk three-piece Alkaline Trio have signed with even longer-running punk label Epitaph Records. The band’s seventh album will come out via Epitaph and the band’s own Heart & Skull imprint this February, although a specific release date and album title are still unavailable.
"This record is a rock record but our punk rock...
Mae's van found, gear gone
According to a message from Mae, their stolen van has been recovered, but more than $100,000 worth of gear was taken. The band had their van and trailer stolen earlier in the month in Philadelphia. They’ve set up a link where you can donate to help Mae get back on their feet. The band’s statement...
Web Exclusive: A conversation with Flyleaf's Lacey Mosley
It’s been a little more than four years since Texas five-piece FLYLEAF unleashed their self-titled debut full-length on the modern rock world. In the interim, the album went platinum, and the co-ed melodic metal band became regulars on the Family Values Tour and even traveled to Afghanistan to play for U.S. troops. This month, the...
Exclusive Stream: Artist Vs. Poet's "Damn Rough Night"
Altpress.com is proud to present the premiere of Artist Vs. Poet’s “Damn Rough Night.” The song comes from the band’s four-track EP of the same name, available digitally on Dec. 18 and at dates of the band’s tour with Forever The Sickest Kids. Speaking of FTSK, bassist Austin Bello contributes vocals to “Damn Rough Night.”...
The Riptides
The Riptides Tales From Planet Earth [3/5]
Tried and true, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada’s the Riptides have been cranking out melodic pop-punk since the late ’90s. While Tales From Planet Earth doesn’t sound all that different from anything else in their catalog, the album has an additional level of crunch to it with the addition...