twenty one pilots headed towards No. 1 debut with 'Blurryface'
According to industry forecasters, there's a pretty good chance twenty one pilots will be debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with their latest LP, Blurryface. It's suggested that over 120,000 units could be moved before the period ends May 24. AP Editor In Chief Jason Pettigrew reviewed the effort, claiming the...
10 bands who totally rocked ‘Letterman’
On Wednesday night, David Letterman said farewell to America during his final episode as host of the Late Show—and it was truly the end of an era. But it was a fitting end to an over-30-year career as one of the late night kings, and, of course, it was closed out by a rocking performance...
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame to honor Alternative Press with 30-year anniversary exhibit
In light of our 30-year anniversary, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame will be honoring AP with an exhibit that tells the story of how Mike Shea started all of this. Never Give Up: Alternative Press Magazine At 30 will feature AP relics, various land markers taken from throughout our history and, ultimately, convey the impact...
Watch Third Eye Blind’s new “Everything Is Easy” lyric video (exclusive)
Third Eye Blind are teaming up with AP to bring you a new lyric video for “Everything Is Easy,” their first new single in six years. The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, Dopamine, which comes out June 16. (Pre-order it here.) You can catch 3EB on tour this summer with Dashboard Confessional:...
Summer Slaughter 2015: Arch Enemy, Born of Osiris, Veil Of Maya, more
Arch Enemy, Born Of Osiris, Veil Of Maya, the Acacia Strain, Obscura, After The Burial, Cattle Decapitation and Beyond Creation have all been announced for the 2015 Summer Slaughter Tour. To-be-announced special guests will be revealed shortly. In the meantime, check out list of confirmed dates and locations below. Be sure to let us know who you're stoked to see....
Yellowcard's bassist underwent tumor removal surgery earlier this week
This past Tuesday, Yellowcard bassist Josh Portman underwent surgery to have a tumor removed. We're wishing you a speedy recovery, Josh! Send him your wishes in the comments below. Read more: The Maine’s Kennedy Brock recently underwent surgery to have a tumor removed Yellowcard recently revealed that they will be hitting the road with New Found Glory...
Nick Santino covers Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (exclusive)
Nick Santino will head out with Sleeping With Sirens and the Summer Set on the upcoming We Like It Quiet acoustic tour this summer. During the tour, Santino will be covering Nirvana’s classic hit, “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” so he recorded a live first-take of the song to give to fans as a free download in advance. Listen...
First look at new Need For Speed will have you excited about racing games again—watch
EA has unveiled the first look at the latest installment of Need For Speed's franchise, (via Engaget). Simply titled Need For Speed, the game will boast “deep customization, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive narrative that pulls you through the game,” according to a description from the creators themselves. Read more: System Of...
Fall Out Boy discuss their hilarious "Irresistible" music video
In part three of AP's chat with Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, we discuss the humor of their music video for “Irresistible.” Wentz explains that while Fall Out Boy have always taken their art seriously, they have always loved to goof around. After having had their single “Centuries” explode all over...