'80s metalheads are doing just fine 30 years later, study says
It’s widely known that metal was (and at times, still is) looked down upon by those outside of the community. A recent study led by Humboldt State University psychologist Tasha Howe, however, claims ’80s metalheads “were significantly happier in their youth and better adjusted currently,” (via Blabbermouth). Read more: Metal music actually makes you calmer, study...
10 Things You'll Only See At Warped Tour
The 2015 Vans Warped tour darkened its tan in San Antonio, Texas. The day was like any other, fans were bouncing between stages like bumper bowling, sweating out six waters and eating out of a truck in pave paradise. Through the madness, we wrangled up 10 sights you'll only see inside the festival gates this...
These earbuds let you customize the sounds of your everyday life
Near the beginning of June, the people at Doppler Labs revealed that they have created a way for you to customize the way you hear the world around you. With Here Active Listening System, you can single-out certain sounds surrounding you, and adjust their volume levels to suit your own preferences. All it takes are...
Meat Wave stream title track from upcoming SideOneDummy release, 'Delusion Moon'
Chicago trio and recent SideOneDummy signees Meat Wave will be releasing a brand new record, Delusion Moon, through their new label home on September 18. The band is currently streaming the album's lead single and title track which comes in just under two minutes with a raw, grungy drive of distorted guitars, pounding drums and...
ENTHEOS (former members of Animals As Leaders, the Faceless) sign with Artery Recordings
It's been less than a year since the Bay Area-based ENTHEOS burst onto the scene with an impressive lineup and the news of a forthcoming, debut EP. That lineup consists of some of the most talented musicians in the technical and progressive death metal scene: vocalist Chaney Crabb, guitarist Frank Costa (ex-Animosity), bassist Evan Brewer (ex-Animosity,...
Here's what it would sound like if Taylor Swift joined Paramore
Before you listen to this, take a deep breath, because your entire world is about to turn upside down. A mashup of Taylor Swift's “Bad Blood” and Paramore's “Misery Business” has been making its way around the web lately, and rightfully so—it's incredible. Listen below as two worlds collide, and subsequently throw your's in all...
Here's our first look at the new Ecto-1 from the upcoming 'Ghostbusters' movie
With highly successful credits such as Bridesmaids, Spy and several episodes of The Office, Paul Feig is clearly a capable director, but when you take on a new version of a cult classic such as Ghostbusters, you're bound to be held under tight scrutiny. However, with the revealed cast so far, including our four heroes...
Tyler Carter looks back on Underoath: "Aaron Gillespie was a big influence on me"
In the new, APMAs-exclusive issue of AltPress, Issues singer Tyler Carter talks with Senior Editor Ryan J. Downey about his roots and how Underoath had a significant impact on him. “My dad bought me a drum set, my mom bought me a keyboard, and I saved up enough money and bought a microphone and a...
I Can Dream (ex-Young English) stream debut single, "The Most Dangerous Game"
Photo: Robert Scheuerman Orange County, New York's post-hardcore poster boys I Can Dream have released their debut single, “The Most Dangerous Game.” Their lineup includes former Young English drummer Barry Brisacone and guitarist Matthew Pidgeon. Streaming below, you can also download it for free on Bandcamp. Catch them supporting letlive. in Poughkeepsie, New York on July 23. The Most Dangerous...