Hostage Calm fan assaulted over "I Support Same-Sex Marriage" shirt; band responds
Hostage Calm's “I Support Same-Sex Marriage” shirt has once again sparked conflict for a fan. As you may remember, earlier this year, an employee of Nashville, Tenn.'s Rocketown venue was fired in connection with wearing the group's shirt, and the message it conveyed, among other things. This time, a fan named Alex alleges he was...
August Burns Red - Rescue & Restore
August Burns Red Rescue & Restore Now a decade into their career, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, quintet August Burns Red have stated they are on a mission to revive metalcore from its self-induced coma of conformity, and their latest, Rescue & Restore (the title being a nod to said crusade), puts the band’s music where their collective...
Paramore release "Anklebiters" video game
Paramore have released a video game based on their new music video for “Anklebiters.” The game borrows the Jordan Bruner-directed video's same animated style, but plays akin to Pac-Man, had Pac-Man been designed by Maurice Sendak after taking a peak into Hayley Williams' closet. “Anklebiters,” is free to play right here, be be warned- it's pretty addictive (and challenging)! The...
The Ghost Inside announce short U.S. tour with Xibalba, Reign Supreme, others
The Ghost Inside will be embarking on a short U.S. tour in July/August with Xibalba and Reign Supreme. Relentless and Beartooth will also be joining. The list of dates can be found below. 7.28 The Glass House – Pomona,CA 7.29 The Refuge – Cupertino,CA 7.31 The Veara Project – Seattle,WA 8.1 The Hop – Spokane,WA 8.5...
Fall Out Boy post behind the scenes tour video
Fall Out Boy have partnered with VEVO to produce a behind the scenes look at life on the road during the group's Save Rock And Roll club tour, which winds down this week. In the video, the band give fans a look at life on a tour bus, introduce crew members, explain what goes into producing their...
Mid-Year Report 2013: Top AP Streams
We were very glad to have been able to share some very exciting new music with fans first on AP so far this year. Revisit the top five streams that you heard first on AltPress, below: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE – Disarm The Descent album premiere ESCAPE THE FATE – Ungrateful album premiere THE STORY SO FAR...
Advance Listen: Your first look at new releases from Like Moths To Flames, Drug Church and Obits
Every week, AP receives mountains of new releases to review. In this recurring list, we will count down a few of the most anticipated albums we received (that have been announced and are cleared to talk about) and give you a couple quick fun facts about each. You heard it here first! LIKE MOTHS TO...
Stars In Stereo release new music video for "Every Last Thing"
Stars In Stereo have released a music video for their song “Every Last Thing” off their self-titled album, which was released April 9, 2013 via Hundred Handed. The band is currently on tour with Anberlin this year. Check out their tours dates and their new music video below or watch it on the band's YouTube channel:...
Hands Like Houses stream new single, "A Fire On A Hill"
Australia's Hands Like Houses are streaming a new single titled “A Fire On A Hill.” The band's sophomore full-length album, Unimagine, is slated to be released on July 23 via Rise Records. Pre-orders are on sale at MerchNOW. Their lead single, “Introduced Species,” was released earlier this month.