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Protest The Hero's 2008 album 'Fortress' certified Gold
Canadian metal darlings Protest The Hero have announced that their 2008 full-length, Fortress—arguably their best work to date—has been certified Gold in Canada after selling 50,000 copies since its original release through Vagrant Records and Underground Operations. On Facebook, the band jokingly explains, “We can finally join in on a tradition that might not be […]
Simple Plan stream new single, "I Don't Wanna Be Sad"
Montreal pop-punk veterans Simple Plan are streaming a brand new single, titled “I Don't Wanna Be Sad,” a track that's tonally upbeat and cheery for the most part, contrasting with vocalist Pierre Bouvier's darkly depressive lyrical content. “I Don't Wanna Be Sad” follows the band's previous single, “Boom,” and is presumed to also be taken […]
Whether, I (InVogue Records) release video for "Among Lions"
Houston post-hardcore band Whether, I have shared a brand new music video for “Among Lions,” the opening track from their most recent InVogue Records release, Catalyst, which came out in December of last year. You can view the video below and pick up your own copy of Catalyst here. Let us know what you think. […]
Cane Hill (Rise Records) release video for new single, "Ox Blood"
[Photo cred: Emily Bobrowicz] New Orleans metal band Cane Hill are sharing a live performance video for a brand new single, titled “Ox Blood.” The wildly refreshing track, which features unique production and a heavy, electronics-tinged nu-metal influence awesomely reminiscent of Slipknot, is taken from the band's upcoming, self-titled EP which is due out on October 23 […]
Ice Nine Kills sign to Fearless Records, announce headlining tour
Boston's Ice Nine Kills have announced that they've signed with California label Fearless Records. Furthermore, the band will be headlining the label's upcoming Fresh Faces Tour with support from Wage War and the White Noise. The tour kicks off on October 24 in Rochester, New York and travels out to the West Coast before making […]
Hop Along announce tour dates with Modest Mouse, more
[Photo cred: Shervin Lainez] Philly indie/alt-rock four-piece Hop Along—one of our 100 Bands You Need To Know In 2015—who have been gaining significant traction with the release of their most recent album, Painted Shut, have been announced as the lead support on an upcoming run of Modest Mouse tour dates; another great opportunity for much-deserved exposure. […]
coldrain (Hopeless Records) share video for "Gone"
Japanese rockers coldrain have premiered a brand new video for their single, “Gone.” The song is taken from the band's upcoming Hopeless Records release, titled VENA, which is due out on October 23. Pre-orders are ongoing. Regarding the meaning behind their newest single, coldrain frontman Masato Hayakawa explains, “'Gone' is about giving someone you love everything […]
How to easily and flawlessly rip your jeans with APTV's Ci Babs
In our fifth episode of “Style With Ci Babs,” our APTV correspondent Caity Babcock shares the secrets to getting her signature torn-jeans look! You loved this style in her “Three go-to looks for Warped Tour” and asked for a tutorial on how she gets her flawless torn jeans! So, here you have it! Be sure […]
Reflections stream new album, 'The Color Clear'
Twin Cities metalcore band Reflections are now streaming their brand new album, titled The Color Clear, in full ahead of its official release tomorrow, September 18, through eOne. You can stream Reflections' newest effort, in its entirety, below. On some of the emotional weight and rediscovered self that went into the album, vocalist Jake Wolf tells […]