Abandon Kansas announce new EP, stream first single
Midwestern indie-pop group Abandon Kansas have announced their new EP, A Midwest Summer, to be released digitally on June 11. One of the tracks contained within is “You+Me+The Radio,” which can be streamed below. The EP will act as the appetizer to the band's full-length concept album due out later this year. Tour Dates: 5/25...
Black Flag release new single, "Down In The Dirt," for free download
Black Flag, featuring members Ron Reyes on vocals, Greg Ginn on guitar/theramin, Dale Nixon on bass, and Gregory AMoore on drums, have released their first single in a decade, “Down In The Dirt,” for free download. They plan to release a 22-song LP this summer. The band also took time to poke at the other...
Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman dies from liver failure
Influential guitarist and founding member of Slayer, Jeff Hanneman, has died of reported liver failure at age 49. The band posted the news on their Facebook, stating: “Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11AM this morning near his Southern California home. Hanneman was in an area hospital...
The Saddest Landscape announce new EP, 'Exit Wounded'
The Saddest Landscape have announced their new EP, Exit Wounded, which is set for release June 11 via Topshelf Records. The band recorded the five-song effort this past winter with Jon Taft at New Alliance in Cambridge, MA. Once out, it will follow 2012’s After The Lights.
Features RecAP: May 2, 2013 - Chat with Skate & Surf's founder, watch Fallstar's new video, more
HEADING TO SKATE & SURF? INTERESTED IN THE MUSIC BIZ? You're in luck. Skate & Surf founder John D'Esposito is taking over the AltPress Ustream account tonight for a live chat to answer all of your questions. Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. EDT and come equipped with questions! FALLSTAR debut their new, high-action, high-rebellion video...
Thirty Seconds To Mars release "Conquistador" lyric video
Thirty Seconds To Mars have premiered a lyric video for “Conquistador.” The track is featured on the band's upcoming album, Love Lust Faith + Dreams. Pre-order the record on iTunes before it's officially released on May 21. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!
Video Premiere: Fallstar, "Drags, Drugs, And Bones"
Fallstar fans have been itching to see the band's video for “Drags, Drugs, And Bones” from Backdraft since the band launched its teaser last month. Today, AP and the band bring you the video's exclusive debut. Check it out below, and let us know what you think. “We wanted this video to elaborate on [the Backdraft album artwork,...
AFI release "Convergence" teaser video
AFI have released yet another teaser video on their official website. The latest, titled “Convergence” showcases what appears to be a solar eclipse, paired with the narrated number sequence: 69[inaudible] 208 [inaudible, possibly reversed audio] 9031[inaudible] 82756 98516 [inaudible]09 [6?]. We believe that the inaudible numbers could be four; as, all others are represented. To...
Dads sign to 6131 records, plan summer EP release
Dads, one of our 100 Bands You Need To Know this year, have announced their signing to 6131 Records. They plan to release their new EP, Pretty Good, via the label this summer, as well as support The World Is A Beautiful Place…, Pity Sex and Daylight on their upcoming tour. Dates below: 06/13 Richmond, VA...