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QUIZ: Can you guess the year based on the band photo?
As you venture forth into this band photo quiz, remember context clues (hair) are key. Look for visual indicators (hair) that encompassed an era and use your best judgment to pick the year! (Hint: Hair!!)
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At this point, it’s pretty common knowledge that Post Malone grew up with fellow Texan and Crown The Empire singer Andy Leo. As a result, w
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QUIZ: Which horror villain are you based on your taste in music?
My taste in music is your face...being severed by a hatchet. Or cursed into silence. Or vomiting up cockroaches! Or all of the above! Find out which horror villain you are based on what's on your playlist.
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Can you pass this ridiculous My Chemical Romance trivia quiz?
Soldiers of the MCRmy, the day is finally here. My Chemical Romance will be returning to the stage for the first time since 2012.
In celebration, we think it's time to brush up on our MCR knowledge! Take this quiz to find out if you need to spend more time researching or if you're ready to lead the fight...
My Chemical Romance return—here’s our dream setlist for their reunion show
After six years of pining for the return of My Chemical Romance after their 2013 disbandment, fans would be more than happy to hear them play anything at their return show at Shrine Expo in Los Angeles next month. That said, there are a few songs fans old and new absolutely must hear again or for the first time since their final show in 2012...
Ash Costello and Rob Zombie bring Halloween to daily life with ‘Party Monsters’
The Haxans
Party Monsters
ROCKS LIKE: Creature Feature, the Birthday Massacre, Jack Off Jill
WHAT'S DIFFERENT: While the Haxans’ members may be derived from two bands that are positively spooky—New Years Day and Rob Zombie—their debut album brings the idea of Halloween every day to fruition, turning up the boo-scary and the fun dials up to 666. Delivering groovy tu
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Creeper to release novel ‘The Last Days Of James Scythe’
If you have not been immersed in Creeper’s spooky online mischief, you may be unfamiliar with exactly who missing paranormal investigator James Scythe is or why you should care about him, but the band have now announced that they will be releasing a book and detailing the fictional character’s companion narrative to their album Eternity, In Your Arms, so here’s the gist.
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QUIZ: Which Gerard Way tweet are you?
Gerard Way's Twitter feed is a modern masterpiece filled with positivity, art, encouragement and the downright absurd. Mostly the latter. For his birthday, we've compiled some of the (((vibes))) so you can potentially match your innermost self to a rodent cruising through potato salad...
QUIZ: Which musical city should you be living in?
Thinking about moving soon? Here are the cities where the local scene and music history might best fit your taste!
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Watch: APMAs 2016 Performance: NECK DEEP perform the ultimate POP-PUNK medley
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QUIZ: Who is your goth style inspiration?
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I traveled halfway around the world to watch my favorite band break up—here’s how it felt
My new Fearless Vampire Killers tattoo isn’t healing well. It sits in the crook of my arm, rubbing against my bicep when I bend. I suppose that’s what I get for making an impulsive, passion-driven walk-in on Halloween at a tattoo shop in a foreign country. It was mer
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Gerard Way: Steve Aoki “Black Parade” remix captures essence of song, turns it into something new
Learning that one’s favorite band has been remixed tends to elicit one of two major responses: Either curiosity and excitement, or dread that the original work has been tampered with too heavily. World-renowned producer Steve Aoki took on the task of remixing My Chemical Romance’s iconic 2006 single “Welcome To The Black Parade” in the absolute best way—with admiration for the track that could mak
“People were angry it was even mentioned”—Creeper on backlash for calling out industry sexism
Following a particularly frustrating instance on Creeper’s current European tour, keyboardist/vocalist Hannah Greenwood took to the band’s Facebook to air her frustrations.
During load-out, Greenwood, clearly displaying her pass, was denied readmittance to the venue by a male security staff member who had allowed her tourmate letlive. bassist RJ
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Former FVK co-vocalist Kier Kemp reveals new band, Inklings
Kier Kemp, former co-vocalist and guitarist of FVK (Fearless Vampire Killers), has annouced is new project, Inklings. The band comprises Kemp (vocals/guitar) and Michael Lane (guitar), whom fans may recognize from FVK's "Neon In The Dance Halls" music video.
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Creeper star in APTV’s “The Back Issue” (Full Directors Cut)
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...
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Tour Knott’s Scary Farm with New Years Day’s Ash Costello
Did you know New Years Day frontwoman Ash Costello used to play a character at horror attraction Knott's Scary Farm? To celebrate Halloween, we sent Nick Major out for a tour of the spooky attraction! Meet some of the characters who make the experience horrifying and more!
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Watch GWAR disembowel our APTV correspondent
GWAR have infiltrated the AP offices and are causing chaos! They've decided to disembowel our own Stevie James, with terrifying results.
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10 Essential creepy songs for Halloween
For most people, Halloween is just a day of the year that gives them permission to indulge in candy and to play dress-up. For others (like myself), it’s a lifestyle, and frankly, with music this bloody and fun, why don’t you join our dark side?
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“The Back Issue” starring Creeper (APTV Original Horror Film): Part Four
Don't Start Here! Watch Part Three
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
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How to dress as Maria Brink, Ash Costello and Melanie Martinez for Halloween
If you've ever wondered what it may be like to live the life of a rock goddess, this Halloween you can give it ago with one of these three costumes! We give you simple makeup and costume tips for becoming Melanie Martinez, Ash Costello from New Years Day and Maria Brink from In This Moment!
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“The Back Issue” starring Creeper (APTV Original Horror Film): Part Three
Don't Start Here! Watch Part Two
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
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