The Front Bottoms announce new 'Ann' EP, summer tour dates
The Front Bottoms have announced the second installment of their Grandma Series with a six-track Ann EP, along with a run of North American tour dates. Read more: 12 songs that sound happy but are actually super-sad The Ann EP follows 2014's Rose EP, featuring five new recordings of never before released fan favorites, including a new track “Tie Dye Dragon.” Preorders...
Pikachu with teeth is the stuff of nightmares
[Photos by: The Pokémon Company, Pexels] After our alarm at Pikachu's new middle-aged man voice in Detective Pikachu, we're wary of any more startling Pokémon revelations. In the face of our reservations, this meme of Pikachu with human teeth could be nightmare fuel. Read more: See pics from Ryan Reynolds' Pokémon movie The viral art...
Andy Biersack on growing up a pariah in eyeliner and the Warped Tour that renewed his sense of home
FROM THE ALTPRESS ARCHIVE: Originally published November 21, 2013 Andy Biersack, the 22-year-old lead singer of Black Veil Brides, is one of the most captivating artists in the AP community today. Growing up in suburban Cincinnati, Andy quickly found himself to be the different kid on the block. Since he was young, he knew that...
Lush unveils spring-vibing new Easter collection
[Photo by: Lush] Lush is ready to help scrub away those winter blues with their new, spring-inspired Easter collection. We couldn't pick a favorite, so you can check out all the sunshine-y new products below. Read more: John Mayer wrote a song about a Lush bath bomb, Twitter has the best response Settle in and get ready...
Shinedown, Godsmack announce co-headlining tour
[Photos by: Godsmack/Facebook, Shinedown/Darren Doane] Shinedown have announced select co-headlining tour dates with Godsmack, set to take place this summer. Read more: Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown announce U.S. co-headlining tour dates These tour dates kick off July 22 in Detroit and wrap up Sept. 2 in Wantagh, New York. Tickets are available here. Check out the list of...
“There’s always someone you can talk to”––UK rockers Fizzy Blood discuss ADHD, mental illness
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder––or A.D.H.D. as it’s more commonly known––is a mental illness that affects millions of people around the world. It has a wide spectrum of symptoms (hyperactivity, restlessness, mood swings), and can make daily activities such as going to class or being in a confined space very difficult. READ MORE: Sleep On It...
Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson announce North American tour
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson will once again be hitting the road together for the “TWINS OF EVIL: The Second Coming” tour. Read more: Marilyn Manson melts down, walks off stage at NYC show The dates kick off July 11 in Detroit, wrapping up Aug. 29 in Irvine, California. Presale begins March 19, and general tickets go...
Avenged Sevenfold, Prophets Of Rage, Three Days Grace announce North American tour
Avenged Sevenfold have announced a massive “End Of The World” tour, with support from Prophets Of Rage, Three Days Grace and special guests on select dates. Read more: Three Days Grace are officially back, debut seismic new single “The Mountain” Avenged Sevenfold are offering specially-curated VIP packages, and you can check out the details here. General tickets...
Corey Taylor is writing lyrics for the next Slipknot album
[Photo by: Slipknot/Facebook] It looks like Corey Taylor's putting pen to paper for new lyrics to Slipknot's next album. On Saturday, the singer (and Stone Sour frontman) posted a preview of his latest work-in-progress Knot-words to Instagram—see the post below. Read more: Corey Taylor and Jensen Ackles cover Bon Jovi While Slipknot's M. Shawn “Clown”...