Coolest Online Store Of 2011
Coolest Online Store By your estimation, the coolest online store of 2011 was… MerchNOW.com “That's where I got probably 75% of my merch this year. Great selection.” – Brian McPartian, Quincy, MA “Good service and cheap prices.” – Nathan Stull, Greensburg, PA “Because they have lots of band merch, always have bundles on sale and...
Coolest Retail Store of 2011
Coolest Retail Store By your estimation, the coolest retail store of 2011 was… Hot Topic “Has all your metal needs.” – Chris Porlont, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada “It's where I spend most of my money.” – Lauren Hurstl, Las Cruces, NM “They have tons of cool band tees, and they carry Glamour Kills apparel, too.” –...
Band Reunion I'd Most Like To See in 2012
Band Reunion I'd Most Like To See in 2012 Despite the fact that they never broke up–and vocalist Patrick Stump even tweeted recently that if they “ever [did] another [record], it won't be a reunion record” because “reunion records almost always suck”–an overwhelming majority of readers voted FALL OUT BOY as the band reunion they'd...
Young English announce tour with the Hotel Year
Young English (Panic Records) have announced a short tour with the Hotel Year. Check out the dates below.
As Friends Rust vocalist releases solo EP
As Friends Rust and On Bodies vocalist Damien Moyal has released his long delayed solo EP under the pseudonym Damien Done. Check it out below. Stay Black (EP) by Damien Done
Best Venue For A Show
Best Venue For A Show The Rave—Milwaukee, Wisconsin “It's fucking huge, it's beautiful, and it's haunted!” —Shelby Klugiewicz, Channahon, Illinois Runners-up: 2. Electric Factory—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania “It may be my bad luck venue, but I always get a friendly feeling going there!” —Kyra Howell, Erdenheim, Pennsylvania 3. The Masquerade—Atlanta, Georgia “When the crowd really gets going...
Band With The Best Merch This Year
Band With The Best Merch This Year: Black Veil Brides “I have 5 tops and 2 jackets with their gorgeous faces on. Need I say more?” —Lauren Squibb, Swansea, United Kingdom Runners-up: 2. Asking Alexandria “They know how to make a ballsy shirt.” —Scott Danielson, Flat Rock, North Carolina 3. A Day...
Premiere: The Sheds' "Self/Doubt" EP
Check out this premiere of the Sheds' new EP, Self/Doubt. It's slated for an early 2012 release via Rite Of Passage/Mediaskare, and not only can you listen to it here first, we're also offering a FREE download of the EP! You can grab that here.
Tour/Fest Of The Year
Best Tour/Fest Of The Year: Warped Tour '11—highlighted in AP #277 “Warped was an amazing tour for fans of music. Bands hung out at their tents and met fans, just an amazing experience.” —Kennedy Figg, Las Vegas, Nevada Runners-up: 2. Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour with New Found Glory, Set Your Goals, the Wonder...