10 underrated Rise Records releases you need to revisit
It's no secret that Rise Records has become one of the most reputable labels for heavy music over the course of its 20-plus-year existence. Having served as the home for acts such as the Devil Wears Prada, Silverstein and Dance Gavin Dance (just to name a measly fraction of their ever-evolving roster), the Oregon-based label...
Linkin Park's "What I've Done" covered live by 130 people—watch
We didn’t know we needed this in our lives until now. Around 130 musicians showed up to the second annual “Rocknmob” event in Gorky Park, Moscow and performed Linkin Park’s “What I’ve Done”—all at the same time. Read more: Linkin Park’s label tried to kick-out Mike Shinoda from band during Hybrid Theory recording We only wish...
We The Kings vocalist screaming Underoath song is actually awesome—watch
We The Kings frontman Travis Clark performed Underoath’s “Reinventing Your Exit” at an Emo Night event earlier this year, and absolutely killed it. Nobody could’ve guessed a We The Kings/Underoath combo like that would work, but it totally does. Check out video of the performance below and let us know your thoughts! Read more: We The...
Original Paramore drummer calls playing on band's new album "a second chance"
Thanks to social media, we’ve had our fair share of updates from Paramore’s work on their new album. Back in July, we had a confirmation that the original Paramore drummer Zac Farro was back on board for the new record, and in a recent sit down with Billboard, Farro talks more about his return to...
Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee releasing children's album—listen
Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee announced that she will be releasing a children's music album Dream Too Much on Sept. 30, exclusively with Amazon Music. This album consists of 12 tracks that range from original songs, classic children's song and even covers of hits like the Beatles “Hello Goodbye.” The project began as a birthday gift to her father, who...
PRS Backstage Lounge: Too Close To Touch at the APMAs
PRS Backstage Lounge correspondent Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive spoke with Too Close To Touch during this year's APMAs. The band discussed being new to the scene as well as their experience with playing on Warped Tour this year. Make sure to Like and Subscribe to APTV to see more from your favorite artists!
Former Nine Inch Nails keyboardist James Woolley dies at 50
Former Nine Inch Nails keyboardist James Woolley has passed away at the age of 50. The news was confirmed by a Facebook post from his ex-wife, Kate Van Buren. They had three children together. Woolley was part of NIN from 1991-1994, during which the group recorded The Downward Spiral, which has sold 4 million units and is...
Can you pass the ultimate My Chemical Romance ‘The Black Parade’ quiz?
Think you’re a My Chemical Romance expert? We know we’ve broken your heart with one ridiculous MCR quiz already, but if you’re up for another, here you go! We’ll try to play nice this time! Pick up our special The Black Parade anniversary issue to learn more about the classic My Chemical Romance album! More...
The emo mashup album from 2007 you completely forgot about
In 2004, Chad Blinman and Face To Face’s Trever Keith formed an electronic/mash-up group called the Legion Of Doom. They are best known for their 2007 album, Incorporated, which combined popular songs of the screamo and emo genres. The LP saw several delays as certain artists whose songs are included on the effort didn’t want...