The Misfits talk future plans at Riot Fest; North America, Europe and... the #APMAs?
APTV caught up with the Misfits' Jerry Only at Riot Fest in Chicago, and he talked about the possibility of a new Misfits record and wanting to perform at the 2017 APMAs. “I need an album if we continue and an album if we don't,” Only says. “I would like to hit the West Coast and...
Post-hardcore band members carjacked at gunpoint after concert, crashed vehicle to escape
[Photos via Facebook] Louisiana-based post-hardcore band Viridian had a scary run-in with a gunman after their show in San Antonio, Texas early Sunday morning. After loading up their van around 1:45 a.m., the band was confronted by an unidentified man who pulled out a gun and told them to drive their vehicle, reports Time Warner...
42 things you need to know that happened last week
A lot happens in our scene each week. In an attempt to capture what you might've missed, we gather up noteworthy moments and package them in one convenient post every weekend. Check out this week's roundup below! Read more: 28 things you need to know that happened last week (9/5-9/11) 1. Tampa-natives Set It Off...
There's a metal cover of “Everything Is Awesome” from ‘The Lego Movie’—listen
The Lego Movie was a massive hit back in 2014, and Frog Leap Studios are reminding us just how much we loved it. The channel released a metal cover of the movie's theme song, “Everything Is Awesome,” and it’s everything we never knew we needed. Check out the track in full below! Read more: QUIZ:...
Bad Religion’s view on punk today: “Punk rock music right now is as vibrant as it was then”
APTV caught up with legendary punk rockers Bad Religion at Riot Fest in Chicago, and the group talked more about their history as a band, as well as the state of punk today. “People say, ‘Oh, what happened to punk?’,” says vocalist Greg Graffin. “But I think you can look around and say, ‘I’m not...
Green Day postpone tour dates after band, crew members fall ill
Green Day recently announced their North American headlining tour, but they have now postponed the first three dates—St. Louis, Chicago and Detroit—and canceled their Sept. 23 Toronto show because of illness. Video: Watch Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong in first lead movie role “We're so sad to announce we have to postpone three shows and cancel...
Oli Sykes shared previously unreleased Bring Me The Horizon demos—listen
Seriously, where did these even come from? Almost reminiscent of The Chillout Sessions’ release—anyone remember that? Oli Sykes took to his Instagram at the end of Aug. to surprise fans with two clips of previously unreleased Bring Me The Horizon demos. While his direct followers flocked to them upon posting, they have just now begun...
Laura Jane Grace calls out fashion brand for selling $700 Against Me! jacket
Against Me! lead singer, Laura Jane Grace, was not happy when she saw UK-based retailer Topshop selling a $700 DIY-inspired leather jacket with her band's name on it. Read more: Against Me! release new music video starring ‘Orange Is The New Black’ actress The singer called out the company on her Twitter with a photo of...
Chase Huglin (InVogue Records) premieres "Niagara” video—exclusive
Acoustic artist Chase Huglin has a new music video for “Niagara,” taken from his upcoming album You Deserve An Island, set to drop September 30 via InVogue Records. This exclusive follows his previous video for “Pills,” which also premiered on AltPress. Head to the bottom to see details of Huglin's November/December tour with SayWeCanFly. “'Niagara' is a song about...