Andy Black shares his thoughts on the state of fandom
APTV sat down with Andy Black to talk about what it's like growing up in today's world of fandoms. He recalls waiting outside of an Alkaline Trio show—and getting his sweatshirt signed by Matt Skiba. “I make sure I go out and sign autographs after a show, no matter how tired or hungry I am,”...
Twenty One Pilots' record label seeking legal action against whoever leaked "Heathens"
Twenty One Pilots’ Suicide Squad single, “Heathens,” leaked nine days before its scheduled release of June 24. The group’s label, Atlantic Records, is now seeking Reddit’s help in unmasking the source from which it first surfaced. As Billboard reports, a complaint filed to the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York states digital copies...
Remember when Pete Wentz prank-called 5 Seconds Of Summer's Michael Clifford?
Will the pop-punk shenanigans never end? Last summer, Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz went on Radio1’s Breakfast Show, hosted by Nick Grimshaw. They played the popular game “Call Or Delete,” which is essentially a ruse to let famous people prank call each other. (We’re here for it.) Grimshaw and Wentz hatched the plan to call...
Dillinger Escape Plan open up on breakup: “People are done when they’re dead”
Talking to AP before a gig in Toronto, Greg Puciato sounds remarkably composed for a man whose band, the Dillinger Escape Plan, are less than 24 hours from announcing their breakup. That’s because, in that same short window, Dillinger will also announce the Oct. 14 release of a new, sixth album, Dissociation, and a club...
Trapt are "Tangled Up In You" on new song—exclusive premiere
Modern rock mainstays Trapt have teamed up with AltPress to premiere “Tangled Up In You,” a new song from their upcoming album, DNA. Following music videos for singles “It's Over” and “Human (Like The Rest Of Us),” we find the band weaving poppy and meaty alt-rock riffs together on “Tangled.” GET THE ALBUM: DNA can be...
Brooks Betts of Mayday Parade talks about his approach to rhythm guitar
In another episode of Ernie Ball's “Sound Of Warped” series, Mayday Parade's Brooks Betts tells us about his first band (where he actually played with vocalist Derek Sanders!) and his approach to playing. “I knew I wanted to play guitar. I'm not sure if I knew professionally yet,” says Ryan about how he felt after joining his first band....
The 10 most underrated releases of 2016 (so far)
Better Weather – With Confidence “We’ll Be Okay” With Confidence are currently making waves out on the Vans Warped Tour right now by blessing crowds with music from Better Weather. Signed to Hopeless Records, the young Australian band have toured relentlessly and played shows with acts such as You Me At Six, Tonight Alive,...
Citizen frontman Mat Kerekes premieres new solo song "My Lucky #3"—listen (exclusive)
[Photo credit: Ryland Oehlers] Citizen frontman Mat Kerekes has released a new track, “My Lucky #3,” taken from his upcoming album Luna & the Wild Blue Everything, set to drop Aug. 26. The music video for the song was a collaboration between Citizen guitarist Ryland Oehlers and Kerekes. The two chatted about their work together and the inspiration behind...
Dillinger Escape Plan announce forthcoming album will likely be their last
The Dillinger Escape Plan have announced their sixth album, Dissociation, is likely to be their last. Read more: The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman announces Party Smasher’s new global partnership The album, which is due out Oct. 14, will release via their Party Smasher Inc. label. While it is unclear whether Dillinger is disconnecting for good,...