Keane - Strangeland
Keane Strangeland On their recent albums, Keane have experimented with synthpop, acoustic hip-pop and Bowie-esque electronic chic. With the new Strangeland, however, the U.K. band have gone back to their roots: The record contains an abundance of swooning, piano-driven music buoyed by Tom Chaplin’s octave-spanning voice. Naturally, Strangeland is a lovely album, from the punchy,...
Premiere: Smoking Popes, 'Complete Control Sessions' EP
Check out this exclusive stream of the new Complete Control Sessions EP from Chicago pop-punk legends Smoking Popes. The EP is due out May 22 via SideOneDummy. Pre-order it here.
Early days of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth featured in new book 'Murder In The Front Row'
While the average AltPress.com reader may not be old enough to remember the burgeoning metal scene that existed in California's Bay Area in the early 80s, chances are good some of your favorite bands do–countless contemporary metal acts count bands like Metallica and Slayer among their influences, and even if they don't, plenty of them...
In The Studio: Anarbor
Anarbor is currently in the studio at work on their new album for Hopeless Records. In this exclusive video, the guys take us behind-the-scenes while they record the album.
Stream the debut album from Brendon Small’s Galaktikon
Brendon Small's Galaktikon, the latest project from Metalocalypse co-creator and real-life Dethklok musician Brendon Small, are streaming their self-titled debut album that was released today. Listen to it below.
Watch an acoustic session from the Used
The Used recently performed acoustic for Philadelphia's radio 104.5. Watch the full set below.
Watch Escape The Fate perform a new song
Escape The Fate performed a new song at the House Of Blues in Houston on Friday. Check out fan footage of it below.
Norma Jean announce initial summer tour dates
Norma Jean have announced their first dates for this summer, as seen below. The band are currently writing their new album. 07/07 Bushnell, IL – Cornerstone Festival 07/12 Oshkosh, WI – Sunnyview Expo Center (“Lifest“) 08/04 Kent, UK – Port Lympne (“Hevy Festival“) 08/08-11 Josefov, CZE – Fortress (“Brutal Assault Festival“) 08/16-18 Dinkelsbuhl, GER –...