Metallica announce new album 'Hardwired…To Self-Destruct', drop new song
Metallica have announced their new studio album, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, is set to drop Nov. 18. You can check out the lead single, “Hardwired,” along with an accompanying music video, below. Read more: 12 metal albums you’re going to need in the second half of 2016 The long-awaited follow up to Death Magnetic will be “two discs, nearly 80 minutes...
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Tyler Posey discusses collaborating with Tom Delonge at the 2016 APMAs
Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey and his brother Jesse Posey were living their best pop-punk life at the 2016 APMAs. “This is where we really thrive and where we want to be,” the actor said enthusiastically while shouting out a ton of his favorite artists, like Alkaline Trio, Blink-182. He's certainly not picking sides there; as...
Mutemath share open letters to Twenty One Pilots following Emotional Roadshow Tour
[Photo credit: Brad Heaton] Twenty One Pilots have completed the first North American leg of their massive Emotional Roadshow Tour. Both Mutemath and Fueled By Ramen labelmates Chef’Special served as supporting acts. Listen: Twenty One Pilots changed the lyrics to “Stressed Out” and they’re brutally honest Each member of Mutemath has shared open notes and...
10 books everyone in the scene should read
Rock ‘n’ roll has a rich history. Without the punk movement, the grunge movement, new wave and hardcore, the scene as we know it today would not exist. Here are 10 books everyone involved in our scene should read that deliver innovative views on various forms of alternative music. Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R....
Yellowcard post new song from farewell album
Yellowcard have released the second single from their upcoming farewell album. Watch the music video for “The Hurt Is Gone” below. Read more: Yellowcard receive Vans “Off The Wall” Award for creative expression at APMAs “The Hurt Is Gone” follows up the first single, “Rest In Peace” (listen). After this album, Yellowcard, after almost 20 years...
‘I never thought I would need to take pills to feel human’—hip-hop artist Upgrade on mental health
Hip-hop artist Upgrade has teamed up with AP to premiere his new video for “Road Less Traveled,” off his full-length Chemical Imbalance: Another Dose (available for purchase here). Upgrade also shared a personal essay explaining the inspiration for Chemical Imbalance and his driving force as an artist: finding a balance in his mental health. Read...
Rob Halford and Babymetal on how their APMAs collab became a reality
PRS Backstage Lounge Correspondent Ryan J. Downey interviewed both Rob Halford and Babymetal after their killer performance at the APMAs. Halford discussed planning the performance for months, adding an additional song and Babymetal commented on how the award show is a “dream come true.” Check out the interview to hear Halford discuss his appreciation for Babymetal....
Hear Real Friends, Knuckle Puck singers on pop-punk side-project's new song
Real Friends and Knuckle Puck vocalists Dan Lambton and Joe Taylor are members of a side-project called rationale. They have released a demo of a new song, which follows their debut EP, Confines. Listen to the new track, along with a message from both members, below. Read more: Knuckle Puck explain why they will “never” play...