Watch MGK’s drummer kill this cover of Sevendust’s “Splinter”
Machine Gun Kelly’s drummer, JP “Rook” Cappelletty, recently released a new drum cover on YouTube. Read more: Worst drummer injuries with All Time Low, August Burns Red, The Word Alive and more In the video, Cappelletty—who is known for his showmanship and tricks—shows off his chops on Sevendust’s “Splinter” off the band’s 2010 release Cold...
Ex-Mushroomhead vocalist puts former bandmates on blast, says "Slipknot is better"
Former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis had a few not-so-kind things to say about his former bandmates during an interview with Rock Rage Radio—and he addressed the controversy between them and Slipknot, (via MetalSucks). “Slipknot is better. Flat out. Corey Taylor: You’re a badass fuckin’ singer,” he said. “Slipknot, you’re a great fucking performance… I’ll say...
AFI originally wrote roughly 120 songs for 'Decemberunderground'
In the latest issue of AP, we take a look back on the Class Of 2006, with classic records from Underoath, Brand New, My Chemical Romance, Escape The Fate and, of course, AFI. Speaking with AP's Ryan J. Downey, who wrote the 2003 cover story on the band, guitarist Jade Puget looks back on the group's album Decemberunderground,...
One Year Later: How 'Fan Girl' sought to validate the fangirl experience
On paper, it’s enough to make even the most casual Freeform viewer cringe: Fan Girl is a movie that seeks to engage the fan experience using All Time Low as a singular focal point of affection. Mad Men star Kiernan Shipka plays Telulah Farrow, the fangirl in question, as the flick follows her foray into...
Mayday Parade announce 'Tales Told By Dead Friends' 10-year tour
Mayday Parade have announced a 10-year tour for their debut EP, Tales Told By Dead Friends—just like we said they should do! They will perform the effort in full at each date, along with other tracks from their catalog. Check out a full itinerary, ticket information and a message from the band below. Listen: We The...
Dance Gavin Dance announce new album, 'Mothership'
Dance Gavin Dance have announced what will be their seventh full-length studio album. Titled Mothership, the LP is due out Oct. 7 via Rise Records. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) You can check out the artwork and track listing below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Dance Gavin Dance touring...
25 most inspirational tweets by the Maine’s John O’Callaghan
The Maine frontman John O’Callaghan doesn’t tweet much. When he does, however, they mostly resemble the type of statements you’d find on a rad throw pillow or Photoshopped across a snap of an ocean or forest to be reblogged on Tumblr. Head below for some of the most inspirational and thought-provoking tweets from O’Callaghan to...
Alesana announce 'On Frail Wings Of Vanity And Wax' 10-year tour
Alesana will embark on a 10-year tour for their debut album, On Frail Wings Of Vanity And Wax, this fall. Supporting acts include Oh, Sleeper, Famous Last Words, and Artwork. A full list of dates and locations can be found below. Be sure to let us know which one(s) you plan on attending! Read more: The...
3 Pill Morning premiere "Never Look Back"—co-written by Hollywood Undead's Charlie Scene
Midwest band 3 Pill Morning are teaming up with AP to premiere their single “Never Look Back.” The track is featured on their upcoming sophomore album Never Look Back due out July 29. “We are really stoked for people to hear the title track on the album 'Never Look Back.' It was one of the coolest songs...