“We’ve got some jazz compositions”—Tyler Carter on Issues’ Artist Of The Year win, upcoming album
Issues beat out some heavyweight contenders to win the night’s highest honors as Artist Of The Year, continuing their meteoric rise since the breakout success of their self-titled, full-length debut last year. Returning in 2015 after guest performance at last year’s show, where he covered “Gangsta’s Paradise” with Falling In Reverse and Coolio himself, vocalist...
“Everything is dedicated to him”— Andy Biersack on Album Of The Year win, honoring deceased friend
Taking home the prestigious Album Of The Year Award for their stripped-down, self-titled 2014 release, Black Veil Brides recognized the dedication of their BVB Army when accepting the final Skully of the night, dedicating the win to guitar tech Chris Holley, who passed away this June. We spoke to singer Andy Biersack about the band’s...
What you didn't see at the 2015 APMAs
Beyond the performances, presentations and the occasional resurrected beef, there were many other moments that our cameras didn’t catch at the Alternative Press Music Awards. Here are a selected few. Top photo by Paris Visone Chris Motionless’ big ticket item If you follow this purveyor of goth chic on Twitter, you might have caught this...
'True Trans With Laura Jane Grace' nominated for Emmy Award
As you may know, Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace has a web series on AOL called True Trans With Laura Jane Grace. In the incredibly inspirational series, Grace speaks to countless individuals who identify as transgender and reflects on her own experiences. In a symbol of profound respect, the documentary web series has been...
“I’m a very big Paramore fan, and I met Hayley”—PVRIS singer Lynn Gunn reflects on APMAs, win
Following a stellar performance of “My House,” featuring a guest appearance from Issues’ Tyler Carter, dark-pop sensations PVRIS took home the award for Breakthrough Band (presented by Splat) at the 2015 APMAs. Right after they accepted the Skully, we sat down for a quick chat with dynamic singer Lynn Gunn to discuss the group’s first...
APMAs 2015: Watch Black Veil Brides win Album Of The Year presented by Journeys
Black Veil Brides take home the Skully for Album Of The Year presented by Journeys for their self-titled record at the 2015 APMAs! Frontman Andy Biersack accepts the award, thanking the fans and dedicating it to the memory of Chris Holley, their friend and member of their touring crew, who passed away in June.
Jarrod Alonge plays fashion police at APMAs
Youtuber/comedian/musician Jarrod Alonge attended the APMAs this past Wednesday in Cleveland, Ohio and took some time to focus on what your favorite bands were wearing. In his fashion police recap video, Alonge mostly rips apart the wardrobe choices made by many, with everyone from Asking Alexandria to Weezer getting jabs. Lines like “I didn't know that...
Head North (Bad Timing Records) release frantic video for "The Path"
Buffalo, New York's Head North have released a music video for “The Path,” directed by Taylor Rambo (who also photographed the band here and on tour). The track is culled from the band's break-out Bloodlines EP, released earlier this year on Bad Timing Records. Its second vinyl pressing is available now. “The video is us trying to paint...
AP Tour VIP tickets on sale now
VIP tickets for the AP Tour are on sale now. Included in the package is a general admission ticket, a VIP meet and greet, a physical copy of Mayday Parade's new album, Black Lines (due out October 9), a tour poster, t-shirt and one-year subscription to Alternative Press magazine. Make sure to purchase your package now, before...