Megadeth member's label teams up with horror director to create ArieScope Records
In a hard rock/horror collab of epic proportions, iconic horror director/writer/producer Adam Green has created his own label, ArieScope Records, an imprint that will be manufactured, marketed and distributed by EMP Label Group, which was founded by Megadeth’s David Ellefson. Read more: 12 awesome songs that sample from other artists The first release for ArieScope...
PRS Backstage Lounge: State Champs reveal a secret at the 2017 APMAs
Shortly after winning a Skully for “Best Music Video,” State Champs caught up with APTV correspondent Stevie James to reveal how they originally had an idea for a music video inspired by the '95 movie Heavyweights, but then decided to create the “best music video” in a waterpark instead. Also, apparently guitarist Tony Diaz is still...
PRS Backstage Lounge: Nothing More compare the events leading up to the 2017 APMAs to speed dating
Nothing More put on an unforgettable show at the 2017 APMAs. We can only imagine how many things could've gone wong, from injuries on the robotic structure to sound effects not working correctly. Fortunately, everything ran as smoothly as it could have, and the boys admit how stressed out about the show they were when...
PRS Backstage Lounge: Dan Campbell and Cassie Wilson on what it was like winning a fan-voted award
APTV correspondent Stevie James got a chance to sit down with the Sub City Grant Recipient Cassie Wilson and Dan Campbell from the Wonder Years. This year, Sub City — the charitable arm of Hopeless Records — donated a grant to a charity that fans voted on: Half Access, in which Cassie works to accommodate disabled...
PRS Backstage Lounge: Corey Taylor says Korn have been a huge influence on his music
APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) during this year's APMAs in the PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. Taylor talks about getting the opportunity to present the Vanguard award to friends and fellow musicians, Korn. Interested in hearing more from Taylor? Check out the rest of the interview to hear him talk about how...
PRS Backstage Lounge: Lynn Gunn tries not to "f**k up" during the 2017 APMAs
APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Best Vocalist winner Lynn Gunn of PVRIS during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. Gunn talks about presenting the Icon Award to Laura Jane Grace and trying not to “fuck this up.” Check out the rest of the interview to hear her experience on the LGBTQ In...
James Hetfield speaks out on Kendall & Kylie's Metallica T-shirt: "Show some respect"
[Photo credit: NY Daily News/Instagram] Kendall and Kylie Jenner just keep on taking heat for their misguided vintage band T-shirts that were launched earlier this month but quickly nixed. Now, Metallica's James Hetfield has spoken up about the T-shirt controversy. Read more: Slayer's Gary Holt has some strong words about Kendall, Kylie, and the Kardashians...
Circa Survive and Thrice announce co-headlining fall tour with Chon and Balance And Composure
Get excited: Circa Survive and Thrice have announced a co-headlining tour with support from Chon and Balance And Composure, and we’re already looking forward to this. Check out the full list of cities and dates below! Read more: Circa Survive announce new album, debut new song “Lustration”—listen The fall tour is set to kick off...
Dethklok mastermind Brendon Small shares preview from new album 'Galaktikon II'—listen
[Photo by: Jim Donnelly] Brendon Small, the brain behind virtual death-metal act Dethklok is back with a new story to tell. Brendon Small's Galaktikon II: Become The Storm, the new album from the musician, writer and producer, is due out on Aug. 25 from Megaforce Records. Check out an exclusive preview of the new album...