"I just got overwhelmed" - Nine Inch Nails bassist Eric Avery quits band
Nine Inch Nails bassist Eric Avery has quit the band as of May 15, 2013. In a public statement via Facebook, Avery wrote: “Its with very mixed emotions i tell you all that im pulling out of NIN. i know. its been a tough call and i don’t know if its the right one. but i really...
Song Premiere: Alpha & Omega (Bridge Nine Records), "Sink"
LA's Alpha & Omega are gearing up to drop their sophomore album, No Rest, No Peace, this summer on new label Bridge Nine Records. “Sink” is one of the choice cuts from it, and you can exclusively stream that now on AltPress. Pre-orders for their Sink 7-inch, the appetizer to the full-length, have launched in...
Song Premiere: Carousel Kings, "Chameleon"
Lancaster, PA's Carousel Kings are currently working on a full-length album, but first thing's first. They're releasing split 7″ with Reaganomics on May 22 via CI Records/ Red Scare. Today, AP brings you the stream of Side A: CK's “Chameleon.” Check it out below and tell us what you think. If you happen to be in Chicago...
Man Overboard stream new album, 'Heart Attack'
Man Overboard have their new album Heart Attack available for streaming on YouTube. You can listen to it in the YouTube playlist below. The album is set for release May 28 via Rise Records. If you like what you hear, it is available to pre-order now.
Lyric Video Premiere: Death Of An Era, "A Mother's Love"
Columbus five-piece Death Of An Era's name reflects their mission statement. Describing the metal world as we know as “a wasteland of the same tired breakdowns and unoriginal riffing,” they hope to bring something different to the game with a combination of technicality, lower-range vocals and chopped programming, while also maintaining a melodic element. You...
“Honestly, Fall Out Boy is too much of a headache to do if we didn't love it” - Pete Wentz weighs in
In the last of our online pieces with members of Fall Out Boy, Pete Wentz explains to Ryan J. Downey how he lost perspective on life and music-making without his bandmates, how he’s not rolling in mad loot and the kind of personal joy the reunion gives him. How did conversations about the reunion begin?...
What did you just say, AP? 12 spine gremlins explained
[Photo: AP reader Sidney. Sorry we didn't explain “It Came, It Wentz.”] Every issue, we hide a few words on the spine of our magazine as a way to relieve stress, poke fun at someone or just baffle our readership. We call these turns of the phrase “gremlins.” Here are a handful of our more...
The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die stream new album, 'Whenever, If Ever'
The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die are streaming their debut album, Whenever, If Ever, due to the record leaking a month early. It was originally slated to be released on June 18 via Topshelf Records. Fans can purchase Whenever, If Ever on Bandcamp for $7. CDs and...
Palisades stream new album, 'Outcasts'
Palisades are preparing to release their debut full-length, Outcasts, on May 21 via Rise Records. Pre-orders are available now. Fans can stream the record in its entirety below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!