Metal, EDM renew their mating ritual in the Algorithm's latest album (review)
The Algorithm Brute Force As metal and EDM renew their periodic mating ritual (which dates back to the ’80s heyday of Ministry and continues with bands like Enter Shikari), the spawn is usually best described as “pulverizing.” But the third album from Frenchman Rémi Gallego is less brutal than bombastic, boasting an intricacy and melodicism...
Watch the Used's record release show for 'Live And Acoustic At The Palace'
Join APTV Correspondent Nick Major as he attends the Used's record release show, hosted at Amoeba record store. Nick got to talk to plenty of attendees, including All Time Low's Jack Barakat, who says his band was hugely influenced by the Used. “One of the reasons we went with John Feldmann on Future Hearts was because of...
Tom DeLonge is going to make you believe aliens exist: "It's all in the book"
In a new interview with GQ, former Blink-182 member Tom DeLonge opens up about his new book, Sekret Machines, and his belief in extraterrestrial life. “I've had a couple moments in my life that were interesting and odd, but nothing like someone who looks up one afternoon while driving home from work and there's something...
The 6 most metal movies ever
Author Mike “McBeardo” McPadden’s Heavy Metal Movies: Guitar Barbarians, Mutant Bimbos & Cult Zombies Amok In The 666 Most Ear-And-Eye-Ripping-Big-Scream Films Ever! is as awesomely exhaustive as its subtitle suggests. Of course, no list (even one with 666 entries) will ever feel complete—just as any list will always be debated. Especially a list with a...
10 Essential Foolish Songs
On this, the first day of April, let us celebrate the world's fools. We all do stupid things, whether it's giving your heart (or a provocative selfie) to an untrustworthy paramour or thinking you can elbow your way to the front row of an All Time Low show. So, here are 10 songs in tribute...
This website turns you into a Powerpuff Girl
Did you ever wish you were one of the badass, crimefighting, adorable Powerpuff Girls? If so, today's your lucky day. Now, you can turn yourself into a Powerpuff-inspired animation with powerpuffyourself.com. Read more: Powerpuff Girls-inspired collection coming to Hot Topic And it's not just for the ladies—you can make a Powerpuff of any gender. Once it's...
Babymetal will melt your face with 'Metal Resistance' (review)
Babymetal Metal Resistance It would be easy to dismiss the Japanese screamo/metal/hard rock group Babymetal as a mere novelty act, what with their impeccable onstage choreography and trio of fierce teenage girl vocalists. But on their second album, Metal Resistance, the group prove themselves more than worthy of an honest chance: jackhammering drums, frantic tempos...
Moose Blood unveil new song teaser, new music timeline
2016 APMAs Best Underground Band nominee Moose Blood have posted a video on their YouTube which looks to feature a new song teaser plus a release timeline for new music, which is this summer. Check out the video below, and leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: Watch Moose Blood perform ‘Swim Down’ in...
Hot Topic announces 'Golden Girls' collection for April Fools
Hot Topic joined the legions of today's April Fools pranks with the announcement of a fashion collection inspired by Golden Girls. Read more: Beartooth troll fans with “new” song They really went all out, sending us a hilarious press release accompanied by a promo video. Here's what they said: “Hot Topic announced today a limited-edition vintage fashion...