October 24, 2016

10 album anniversary tours that need to happen in 2017

As we head into 2017, the anniversary and reunion tours are still going pretty strong, with this fall producing both Cute Is What We Aim For and Mayday Parade pop-punk goodness in full-album form. But what can we hope for next year? We’ve already found out that August Burns Red and Circa Survive will be...

"The Back Issue" starring Creeper (APTV Original Horror Film): Part One

In July 2016, Southampton punk band Creeper embarked on their first North American tour. Before they headed back to the UK, they nicked one peculiar issue of Alternative Press from the magazine's office. Things have not been the same since…  APTV Presents: “The Back Issue,” an original horror film, directed/produced by Bobby Makar and Cassie Whitt, starring...

Quinn Allman (ex-Used) and Megan Joy premiere VadaWave debut—listen

Today, we’re excited to premiere “Escape,” the first single by VadaWave, a new project from former Used guitarist Quinn Allman and singer-songwriter (and American Idol season eight contestant) Megan Joy. The husband-wife duo will be releasing their self-produced debut EP, Out Of Body, on December 9. Read more: Andy Black forms emo supergroup with ex-My Chemical...

GWAR launch Kickstarter for new comic series: ‘Orgasmageddon’

Everyone’s favorite armor-clad, heavy metal shock rockers, GWAR, are finally getting their own comic series! A Kickstarter page was launched today to help the band and comic creators make this crazy nightmare a reality. Cover art by Jonathan Brandon Sawyer, colors by Josh Jensen Writer Matt Miner (Toe Tag Riot, Critical Hit) Artist Jonathan Brandon Sawyer (Welcome Back, Critical Hit)...

Couple accidentally encounters black metal band in forest while taking engagement photos

[Photo credit: ABC News and Wheeland Photography] Engagement photos are typically a romantic affair—a couple will look lovingly into each other's eyes on a beautiful beach or in a scenic forest. They also typically don't contain black metal bands. That wasn't the case, however, for John Awesome and Nydia Hernandez, who just wanted to enjoy...

Bring Me The Horizon hope to “push it a bit weirder” on new album

Following a successful run and a considerable change in sound on That's The Spirit, Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes sat down with NME to talk more about the group’s hopes for album number six. “I think there’s an element of what we’re doing now that will stay in the music,” Sykes tells NME. “People...

Daisy Ridley teases possible reveal of Rey's parents in 'Star Wars: Episode VIII'

If there was one question on everyone's mind after watching The Force Awakens, it was wondering who Rey's parents actually were. Some thought her father might be Luke Skywalker, while others thought it was possible that she was the daughter of Han Solo and Princess Leia, however Daisy Ridley might have revealed when we'll actually find...

Fans react in a big way to Asking Alexandria's original lineup reunion

Asking Alexandria shocked the music scene this weekend by announcing the departure of singer Denis Stoff and reunion with original frontman Danny Worsnop. Fans have—unsurprisingly—reacted in a big way. See what the scene is saying below, and give us your reaction in the comments. Read more: Ex-Make Me Famous member responds to Asking Alexandria controversy:...