AP editor seeks dirt and drama but only finds community at the APMAs
Editor-in-chief Jason Pettigrew chronicles his experience at the 2015 APMAs. (Header by Paris Visone.) If there was one prominent, recurring theme to this year’s APMAs (besides “Dude, where can I get a pair of those Macbeth Skullys?”), it would most definitely be community. By now, you've seen the clips, heard the collaborations and saw the recaps....
Converse redesign Chuck Taylor All-Stars for first time in 98 years
After 98 years, the folks at Converse have introduced the first redesign to their iconic Chuck Taylor All-Stars. While the outside boasts only a slight update, the inside is where things received the real facelift. Converse teamed with Nike and their Lunarlon material, which lines the shoe's innards. It’s a lightweight, virtually breathable fabric that is...
Ernie Ball Presents: "The Sound of Warped" featuring Family Force 5
In this episode of The Sound of Warped, an exclusive interview with Chap Stique of Family Force 5. Chap sits down with Ernie Ball to talk about what special movie inspired him to start playing, his nuanced guitar rig, and what it takes to keep it all going on Warped! Check out the interview, live...
"The intention is to finish both records"—Andy Biersack talks new music from GIBSON Artist Lounge
Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides sits down with AP Senior Editor Ryan J. Downey after BVB's APMAs performance in the Gibson Brands Backstage Lounge. Andy tells us what he's going to do with his Album Of The Year Award, discusses being from Ohio and explains how he survived the APMAs while being ill. Plus:...
PVRIS tell ghost stories in the Gibson Artist Lounge at the APMAs
PVRIS chat with APTV Correspondent Caity Babcock in the Gibson Backstage Artist Lounge following their APMAs performance of “My House” with Tyler Carter from Issues. The trio talk about collaborating with Carter, their big breakthrough moments of the year on Warped Tour and what it feels like to be on Nikki Sixx's radar. They also...
APMAs After Party Gallery: Alex Gaskarth, Tony Perry, more
Photographer: Graham Fielder Even if you didn't have a VIP pass to the 2015 APMAs, you can live vicariously through these pics.
Forced Order (Revelation Records) release new song, "Unexist"
Photo: Kiabad Meza Southern Californian metallic hardcore devotees Forced Order are presenting a new song titled “Unexist” below on AltPress. The band, who share memberships with Twitching Tongues, Disgrace and Soul Search, will join the Life & Death tour this summer with Bane, Turnstile, Backtrack and more. “Unexist” is culled from their debut studio album, Vanished Crusade, which was produced...
Tom DeLonge gives interesting response to Blink-182 question at Comic-Con
Tom DeLonge was at Comic-Con this year promoting his Poet Anderson franchise. During an interview with Nerdist, however, he was confronted with a question regarding what it would take to get him writing music with Blink-182 again. His response? “Probably just a few phone calls.” Read more: Blink-182 to begin recording new music with Matt Skiba Well,...
Polyenso (formerly Oceana) stream calming new single, "Osaka Son"
It's still hard to believe for many that Polyenso were once a heavy, post-hardcore band known as Oceana. With a more drastic change in sound than even bands like Pianos Become The Teeth have progressed with in recent years, Polyenso emerged in 2012 with One Big Particular Loop, their smooth, indie rock debut LP under...