Behind The Wheel with Sammy Hagar and Korn
In this video, Sammy Hagar (ex Van Halen) shows off his car to APTV, and talks about his favorite songs to play in his current band, Sammy Hagar And The Circle. The car, he says, is not quite legal in California yet. It's a signature model, and, he says, “it handles like a go-kart.” Later in...
'90s nu-metal band says Final Fantasy stole their song
90s Boston nu-metal band Powerman 5000 recently made the claim that the video game franchise Final Fantasy has “ripped off” their own work with music included in Final Fantasy 14. The claim comes from a battle scene, and the song in question comes in at about 5 minutes and 40 seconds. Powerman 5000 believe this theme music...
The White Noise release "Picture Day" music video
The White Noise have premiered a music video for their single “Picture Day” off their new debut EP Aren't You Glad, out today on Fearless Records. You can pick up the new EP here, and check out the new video via Hot Topic below. Read More: The White Noise sign to Fearless Records, release new single...
Brendon Urie talks about jazz music, scariest memory and his writing process
Brendon Urie answers students’ questions in this episode of the APTV Musician’s Institute Conversations series, hosted by Ryan J. Downey. Urie talked about his writing process, and says that he gets inspired from lunch conversations with friends, jokes and other songs he listens to. “I listen to a lot of music, and I haven’t even...
10 Essential Songs To Get Stoked For Spring
Sick of the snow storms? So are we! Here's a little reminder that brighter days are ahead! There's a soundtrack to every season, and spring is a time for uplifting and upbeat songs. Breakups and broken hearts need not apply. The following 10 songs are all worthy of your warm-weather listening. Songs selected by: Brian...
The Summer Set release 'Stories For Monday' with a mix of old and new
The Summer Set Stories For Monday Despite nearly disbanding in pursuit of other projects, the Summer Set wised up with their fourth studio effort. There’s still plenty of wink-wink attitude and vocal charm from Brian Dales, (particularly in the opening track, “Figure Me Out”) as well as the band doing what they do best: anthemic,...
Hear Tragic Hero Records' latest signee Vesuvius (exclusive)
Canadian metal outfit Vesuvius have officially signed with Tragic Hero Records, joining the company of A Skylit Drive, Everyone Dies In Utah and more. The band is set to release their new album My Place Of Solace And Rest on May 6. Versuvius teamed up with AltPress to bring you an exclusive premiere of the...
As It Is announce new song with deluxe edition of 'Never Happy, Ever After'
Brighton's As It Is have announced a deluxe edition of their debut album, Never Happy, Ever After, which includes a new song, “Winter's Weather,” and acoustic versions of “Dial Tones,” “Cheap Shots & Setbacks” and “Concrete” (featuring Ansley Newman of Jule Vera). Read more: As It Is release Warped Tour music video for “Sorry” Never Happy, Ever After deluxe...
The inevitable A Day To Remember, "Damn, Daniel!" mashups are everywhere
Honestly, it’s only fitting that A Day To Remember gain some internet traction from the “Damn, Daniel” video. Ever since the clip went viral, various memes and mashups centered around A Day To Remember’s “Right Back At It Again” have been making their rounds. Below are a few examples of what happens when a viral...