Sex Pistols collection released through Converse
Converse unveiled its Sex Pistols-inspired All Star Chuck Taylor collection today. The collection includes shoes and apparel showcasing the British punks’ iconic imagery and style, including album artwork, the classic logo and the union jack. Read more: Converse redesign Chuck Taylor All-Stars for first time in 98 years The Sex Pistols collection is available for purchase...
The Offspring sell entire discography for $35 million
According to Billboard, New York-based label Round Hill Music has acquired the recorded masters of The Offspring's Columbia Records catalogue for a reported total of $35 million. This purchase also comes with, publishing rights to the band's earlier work on Epitaph Records, including their breakout 1994 record Smash. However, Epitaph still retains full ownership of those...
Rise Records signs Make Them Suffer, supporting Like Moths To Flames this Spring
Hailing from Perth, Australia, hardcore outfit Make Them Suffer have signed to Rise Records. The sextet are reissuing their 2015 release Old Souls with the label, which will include bonus material of their 2010 EP Lord Of Woe. Read more: With Confidence sign to Hopeless Records, to tour with State Champs and Neck Deep Make Them...
Inflatable hoodie revolutionizes sleeping on the go
Welcome to the world of naps wherever, whenever. Enter Hypnos— an inflatable hoodie that creates a comfy pillow on demand. Read more: Black metal snowglobes are probably most metal things ever Hypnos is “redefining the hooded sweatshirt for sleep through an engineered, patent pending pillow system,” according to their website. Simply blow into the hood to...
TV anchor tries to pronounce PVRIS, fails
Earlier this week, PVRIS made their television debut with a stunning performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! They’ve garnered some well-deserved attention in the time since, like being mentioned on various newscasts. At least one, however, had some trouble pronouncing their name—and it was hilarious. The band retweeted a recording of the moment on Twitter for...
Former Rollins Band drummer Jason Mackenroth passes away at 46
Jason Mackenroth, former drummer of Rollins Band and solo artist, passed last Sunday in Henderson, NV after a four year battle with prostate cancer. He was 46 years old. There will be a memorial service later this month, and there are talks for a potential benefit concert later this year. A GoFundMe has been set...
Black metal snowglobes are probably most metal things ever
Sure, regular snowglobes are cool, but these Abbath-themed snowglobes are arguably the most metal things you will ever see. Seriously, why weren’t these available before the holidays? Read more: Lady Gaga: “Some people really don't know the importance of metal You can pre-order your black metal snowglobe now for $25. They are scheduled to officially be released...
Issues will continue to push genre boundaries on new album
In the edition issue of AP, Issues vocalists Tyler Carter and Michael Bohn discuss what separates their new album from previous installments of the band’s catalogue. “Everybody [in the band] has got their own taste and style,” says Tyler Carter. “It is like putting six different flavors into a stew and being able to complement...
Acoustic singer Chase Huglin opens new chapter with premiere of "Bail"
Singer/songwriter Chase Huglin is teaming up with AP to premiere his latest track, “Bail.” “This song is the start of a new chapter for me,” Huglin says of the song. “After releasing an acoustic EP, I really felt as if my next move would have to be a full band record. ‘Bail’ is about the clash...