APMAs 2014 Throwback: Andy Biersack performs "We Are 138" with the Misfits
As we flipped through our new Andy Black fan issue to learn more about Andy Biersack, we became nostaligic for this awesome moment from the 2014 APMAs: Biersack's performances with the Misfits of their classic songs “Die, Die My Darling” and “We Are 138!” Related: Andy Biersack performs “Die, Die My Darling” with the Misfits These...
Mayday Parade frontman covers Weezer
Mayday Parade's Derek Sanders has had a very busy year, what with a headlining slot on last fall's AP Tour and an upcoming co-headliner with The Maine. Thankfully, he still found the time to record this amazing cover of Weezer's “Butterfly.” Read more: Mayday Parade, the Maine announce co-headlining tour Check out the cover below and...
The Academy Is... share their birthday memories
Sisky from The Academy Is… was born Jan. 8, so today we're sharing his birthday story and what he's going to be doing this year. Because his and William's birthdays fall on touring off-season days, Siska often spends his birthdays relaxing on the couch. This year, he'll be filling up with a dinner of ribs...
Into It. Over It. announce new album 'Standards'
Into It. Over It. have announced their third album, Standards. It was produced by John Vanderslice (Spoon, St. Vincent) and was recorded in a cabin with no phone or internet. Check out a snippet of a feature with Evan Weiss on the new record via Spin below. Read More: 10 Bands Who Had Writer’s Block (And Wrote...
Mandroid Echostar branch out with new track "Violet Skies" (exclusive premiere)
Mandroid Echostar are teaming up with AltPress to bring you the latest track off their upcoming album Coral Throne. “'Violet Skies' was actually one of the last songs we wrote for the album, and in my opinion one of the furthest steps that we have taken from our previous offerings,” says vocalist Michael Ciccia. “We...
These were the most-played Guitar Hero songs on Christmas
The holidays are the perfect time to shred on a video-game guitar, surrounded by friends and family. This Christmas was no exception, particularly following the much-anticipated October release of Guitar Hero Live. Read more: Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong wants to end pop punk The team over at Guitar Hero have released their list of the top...
The Rocket Summer goes for different sound with new album: Q&A with Bryce Avary
With his first full-length studio album since 2012, singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Bryce Avary—a.k.a the Rocket Summer—promises to deliver the most alive music he's ever created with his highly anticipated forthcoming release Zoetic. The new album taps into a realm of honesty and inspiration that, according to Avary, has no rules or boundaries and...
The Rocket Summer announce first album since 2012
Bryce Avary, the man behind solo project the Rocket Summer, has announced a promising return with his forthcoming full-length album Zoetic, due out February 26. The record is his first since 2012's Life Will Write The Words. We talked to Avary about what exactly “zoetic” means, his inspirations on the record and more. Check out our exclusive Q&A below. Read...
Touché Amoré vocalist involved in four-car highway accident
Touché Amoré vocalist Jeremy Bolm was involved in a four-car accident in Los Angeles, California last night. He had just left band practice when the pile-up took place. Read more: Touché Amoré sign with Jay-Z’s management label, joining Rihanna, Kanye West, others “So my night got really shitty after practice. I’m very thankful to be alive,”...