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25 must-see first Instagram posts from your favorite artists
Instagram recently turned 6 years old, and to celebrate, we're taking a look back at the first posts from our scene. From great uses of filters to first selfies, there's nothing we don't love about these photos. Take a look at the list below and tell us your favorite in the comments. Black Veil Brides' […]
Son of Sex Pistols’ manager actually burns $6M of rare punk memorabilia—watch
It's official—over $6 million worth of rare punk memorabilia have been burned today in the River Thames by Joe Corré. Read more: From the Smiths to Green Day, map explains the detailed history of alternative music As Alt Press reported earlier this week, Corré, son of Vivian Westwood and Malcolm McLaren protested the popularity of punk by promising to […]
12 must-see tweets from the scene this week
From updates about recording to their latest thoughts on food, their surroundings and T.V., our scene’s tweets are not to be missed. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best of the week from your favorite musicians. Read more: 16 things you need to know that happened this week Check them out below and let […]
RIFF RAFF would perform at Trump's Inaugural Ball for $50,000
While many artists want nothing to do with President-Elect Donald Trump, rapper RIFF RAFF reveals that he'd play at his Inaugural Ball—for a price. Read more: “I’m heartbroken and I’m sorry”: Bands react to U.S. election results “Give me about $50k and I'm good,” the rapper says (via TMZ). The reasoning behind his decision? “I’m in America. […]
Babymetal are releasing a live album
Japanese band Babymetal have announced that they'll be releasing a live album titled Live at Wembley recorded at Wembley Arena in London earlier this year. The band was the first Japanese band to ever play at the legendary arena and they even broke merchandise sale records there. Read more: Babymetal to star in animated web series The […]
Blink-182 announce 2017 UK arena tour
While on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, Blink-182 announced their 2017 summer tour in the UK. “It's going to be awesome,” Mark Hoppus says. Read more: Tom DeLonge releases new statement on Blink-182 Dates kick off July 3 at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff and continue through July 19 at the O2 in London. Tickets go […]
18 artists to follow on Snapchat
While Twitter is a great way to stay connected to your favorite band members, following them on Snapchat provides endless entertainment. See below for some of our favorites accounts, and don't forget to follow us @AltPress. Best band updates—up-to-the-minute news on your favorites! Twenty One Pilot's Josh Dun (joshuadun) Machine Gun Kelly (friedpiper) State Champs' Derek DiScanio (dereksteez42069) […]
'Harry Potter' fans can attend wizarding school in 2017
Whether you're a Harry Potter fan still waiting for your Hogwarts letter to arrive or just want to wave a wand around without being judged by Muggles, we have good news! Read more: Johnny Depp joins cast of ‘Harry Potter’ spin-off sequel The Mimbulus Mimbletonia Association will host a Hogwarts-inspired school for 100 students at the […]
Asking Alexandria’s Ben Bruce pays $500 to fan allegedly scammed by former member Denis Stoff
[Ben Bruce photo credit: Instagram] Around the same time that Asking Alexandria's singer Denis Stoff was replaced by original frontman Danny Worsnop, a fan, named Maxime Solemn, claims on his YouTube channel that Stoff allegedly owed him $500 for a guest vocal spot he purchased while Stoff was in the band Down & Dirty. Read […]