December 24, 2012

2012 Readers Poll: Most memorable non-music event

1. Mitch Lucker's death You say, “He's an inspiration and a hero, he'll always be remembered. Legends Never Die.” – Kat Gonzalez from Floydada, TX   Runners-up: 2. Presidential election You say, “I feel safe with Obama as president and if the economy goes up that's better for the bands!” – Jeremiah McGowan from Ringsun,...

2012 Readers Poll: Which vocalist from AP's scene should go on 'The Voice'?

1. Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens) You say, “I think he is an evolved and mature vocalist who would contribute good constructive criticism from a different side of music.” – Amanda Behr from Clover, SC Runners-up: 2. Jonny Craig You say, “Have you heard his voice?” – Elle Mackenzie from Rochester, NY 3. TIE: Tay...

2012 Readers Poll Results: merch, memorable events, Twitter and 'The Voice'

After wading through nearly 20,000 votes and tabulating for weeks, the AP Readers Poll 2012 results are here! Over the course of the week, we will reveal the results, starting today with the six categories that follow. Stay tuned every day at noon for a new results unveiling. Choose a category below or use the...

2012 Readers Poll: Coolest retail store

1. Hot Topic You say, “They. Have. Everything. That. I. Love.” – Paytan Rapue from Denver, CO Runners-up: 2. Zumiez You say, “They sell all my Glamour Kills needs.” – Kiera Donnamario from North Riverside, IL 3. Tilly's You say, “Tilly's has super sweet clothing and has been home to many alternative artists' autograph signings...

2012 Readers Poll: Coolest online store of the year

1. MerchNow.com You say, “They've always got the freshest merch!” – Carmen Mallia from Toronto, ON, CA Runners-up: 2. HotTopic.com You say, “Because Hot Topic has everything!! (tons of band merch and more.)” – Reira Henderson from Mechanicsville, VA 3. AnthemMade.com You say, “Kellin Quinn's clothing line is actually perfect.” – Bailey Flores from Boise,...

2012 Readers Poll Results: Twitter account of the year

1. @AndyBVB Early morning photoshoot with @altpress and then heading down to the theatre for part 2 of the screenings 🙂 who is coming out?? — Andy Biersack (@AndyBVB) December 22, 2012 You say, “He doesn't post about stupid stuff like other people. He posts things about life. His posts are actually interesting.” – Mercedes...

The Lead: Introduction to Readers Poll results week and AltPress' best content of 2012

Along with our Readers Poll 2012 results, within the coming days, we will present you with the website features, reviews, videos, song streams and interviews that made you talk (or scream), face-palm, send “WHY?” pleas to the heavens, celebrate, fangirl, flame and swoon. Unwittingly, you have chosen these results throughout the course of the year...

Coheed And Cambria perform "Goodnight, Fair Lady" acoustic

Coheed And Cambria performed “Goodnight, Fair Lady” during an acoustic session earlier this month. Check out the video below. The song appears on their latest album, The Aftermath: Ascension.