Rob Zombie talks new record and more at Louder Than Life Festival
APTV’s Ryan J. Downey sat down with Rob Zombie at Louder Than Life festival. In part one of the two-part interview, the two talk setlists, the new record and what it’s like being in a band this long. “Being in a band is hard. Not hard work. But it’s hard holding people together,” he says....
Coheed And Cambria stream new album, 'The Color Before The Sun'
This Friday, October 16, Coheed And Cambria will release their eighth studio album, via 300 Entertainment. Serving as their first non-conceptual effort outside of their Amory Wars narrative, The Color Before The Sun is streaming in full today, via Pandora. Pre-orders for The Color Before The Sun are still available through iTunes and the band's...
Gorillaz begin work on comeback album
In a new interview with DIY, Gorillaz co-founder Jamie Hewlett confirmed that recording sessions for the band’s highly anticipated comeback album have begun. “I’m working on it at the moment, and it’s going very well,” he said. “I’m very excited. I don’t want to say too much about it, but I’m at that phase of...
Oli Sykes: "Bollocks" to addiction, political correctness, selfish celebrities (exclusive interview)
Bring Me the Horizon’s, Oli Sykes, talked about his view on ‘controversial’ topics, with APTV’s Ryan J. Downey at Louder Than Life festival last week. Skyes talked about distinguishing jokes from serious comments and his opinion on political correctness saying of his sometimes shocking onstage banter, “I’m actively trying to find the most offensive thing...
Fall Out Boy announce headlining tour with PVRIS, Awolnation
Fall Out Boy have announced that they will embark on a 20-plus-date headlining tour this winter. Joining them will be both PVRIS and Awolnation. General tickets for select cities will be available beginning October 16 at 10 a.m. local time. A full list of dates and locations can be found below. QUIZ: Which Pete Wentz era...
Stream State Champs’ new album, ‘Around The World And Back’ (exclusive)
New York pop-punk heroes State Champs are teaming up with AP to bring you a full stream of their sophomore album, Around The World And Back, which you can listen to below. The record comes out October 16 via Pure Noise Records. (Purchase it here.) You can catch the band on tour in the U.S....
“It’s a lot of Chipotles and gas stations”: This Wild Life talk touring, new music, AP Tour
Photo Credit: Adam Elmakias As the only act on this fall’s AP Tour without a drummer—or electric guitars—This Wild Life are sure to stand out on a bill otherwise loaded with hooky pop-punk and pop-rock. But singer/guitarist Kevin Jordan and guitarist Anthony Del Grosso are fine being the odd men out: In the past year,...
Brand New frontman breaks down in tears; hints at new record, band’s eventual end - UPDATED
UPDATE: Monday, October 12 at 12:32 p.m. EST A new video has surfaced, confirming a portion of the original quote found below. “I’m gonna tell you right here and now this isn’t gonna last much longer.” ORIGINAL REPORT: Monday, October 12 at 12:09 p.m. EST Last night, in Nashville, Tennessee, Brand New performed their final show...
Musicians Talk Sports: NHL preview with blessthefall, Bayside, WCAR, more
In a different universe, the NHL would have Beau Bokan and Nick Ghanbarian laced up in skates, staring each other in the eyes, waiting for the puck drop. Maybe Kyle Pavone would be on one of their sides, known worldwide as a lethal right winger. It is an entertaining little reverie to imagine, but they...