Rock legend David Ellefson of Megadeth tells us about his favorite new bands
In this video, AltPress chats with rock legend David Ellefson of Megadeth at the NAMM show. Ellefson describes the gear-oriented event as “Disneyland for adults,” while our correspondent Ryan J. Downey jokes about NAMM being the music industry's Comic-Con. Ellefson continues to discuss how Megadeth has been supportive of the punk scene and which bands from...
Former Further Seems Forever, Sense Field singer Jon Bunch passes away
An Instagram post from Rise Records president Craig Ericson reports Sense Field vocalist Jon Bunch has died. The post can be seen below. Bunch became the vocalist of Sense Field in 1991, which is when the band evolved from their previous moniker of Reason To Believe. Sense Field released five full-length albums between 1994 and 2003. They originally broke up...
Emo Night LA: One Year of Tears documentary
AP Correspondent Nick Major takes us behind the scenes of the one-year anniversary of Emo Night with co-founders T.J. Petracca, Morgan Freed, and Barbara “Babs” Szabo. “Emo night was a place in a small bar in Echo Park where we wanted all of our friends to just come and have fun with us,” Freed reminisced. Petracca...
Punk Goes Country is real
There’s a good chance you’re familiar with Fearless Records’ Punk Goes… compilation series, which has taken on genres such as pop, crunk, classic rock and various others. One it has yet to touch, however, is country. Read more: The 11 Best Punk Goes Pop Songs Punk Goes Country are a four-piece from Chicago, Illinois. The quartet take...
Stream Silver Snakes dark new album, 'Saboteur' (exclusive)
Los Angeles-based rockers Silver Snakes are getting ready to release their latest album Saboteur this Friday, Feb. 5. They've teamed up with AltPress to bring you the first listen. The album is a departure from Silver Snakes’ earlier style. “Stylistically it’s a record that we had to push ourselves to write,” says singer Alex Estrada. “We’ve introduced...
The Starting Line release "Anyways" music video
The Starting Line have released a music video for their latest single “Anways” via Fuse. “Anyways” is the title track off their upcoming comeback EP, out Feb. 19 via Downtown Records. You can check out the new music video here below. Read More: Hear the Starting Line's first new music since 2007
Counterparts, Gideon, Expire, Knocked Loose announce tour
Counterparts, Gideon, Expire and Knocked Loose will be embarking on a tour together this spring. A full list of dates and locations can be found below. Be sure to let us know which one(s) you plan on hitting up. Read more: 16 bands to watch in 2016 Dates: 3/11 – Milwaukee, WI – The Borg Ward...
Macklemore surprises Flint locals with a visit to DIY punk venue
I just walked out of an intimate, private community meeting at my hometown venue, the Flint Local 432, with a very special surprise guest: Macklemore. Before playing the Fox Theater in Detroit tonight, he made the drive an hour north to follow suit with other high-profile celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Russell Simmons and Rev....
The Fall Four release sunny music video “Trainwreck” (exclusive)
Pop rockers the Fall Four have joined AP to release their sunny (as in, desert level sunny) video for “Trainwreck.” After the band camped out in Death Valley for a week, the video was put together. The short film clips feature dirt bikes, concert action and even a short scene of arson. “There was no...