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Under The Covers: New Found Glory vs. Hey Mercedes
You think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you think. That’s why we bring you Under The Covers: Each week, we’ll pit two bands who have covered the same source material against one another, and it’s up to you to decide who comes out on […]
Former Valencia drummer Maxim Soria killed in motorcycle accident
Former Valencia drummer Maxim Soria was killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday, Sept. 30, in Warwick, Pennsylvania. He was 28. Local police say he lost control of his motorcycle while driving on a rural highway and hit a guardrail; he was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, reports PhillyBurbs.com. Soria joined Valencia […]
Exclusive: The Get Up Kids shoot down breakup rumors
Yesterday, news began spreading that the Get Up Kids were entering another hiatus or possibly even breaking up due to a Facebook post from the band that indicidated they would be “splitting off to do some different projects” after their current European tour ends. Alternative Press has received word directly from the band's camp that […]
In The Studio: Mighty Mighty Bosstones
In between jaunts to Europe and shows at Boston’s legendary Fenway freakin’ Park, THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES have had a busy summer. Still, very quietly, the ska-punk luminaries have also found time to record a new album. Frontman DICKY BARRETT, who continues to be the announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live! as well as the gravel-voiced […]
The Cure, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns N' Roses among nominees for Rock Hall's Class of 2012
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has announced the nominees for their Class of 2012. Among the 15 artists being considered for inclusion into the Hall of Fame include the Cure, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys, Joan Jett And The Blackhearts and more. You can see the full list of […]
Weatherbox announce tour with Sainthood Reps, stream new EP
Weatherbox have announced the dates of their fall tour in support of their new EP, Follow The Rattle Of The Afghan Guitar, out Oct. 4 on Youth Conspiracy Records [a label run by AP music editor Scott Heisel —full disclosure ed.]. The majority of the shows will be alongside Tooth & Nail act Sainthood Reps. Dates: Fri […]
Blink-182 - Neighborhoods
Blink-182 Neighborhoods Typically, we here at AP review albums based off of advance music provided to us by the band, their label or their management company, either physically or digitally. This ensures that the reviewer in question is receiving the album exactly as intended, instead of potentially lossy sound files that are mislabeled and out […]
Premiere: Enter Shikari's "SSSNAKEPIT"
Check out this exclusive world premiere of Enter Shikari's “SSSNAKEPIT” music video, then pick up the song now at iTunes (US/UK). “SSSNAKEPIT” will be on the band's new album, due in early 2012 via Hopeless Records.
Mastodon/Dillinger Escape Plan/Red Fang tour dates revealed
Mastodon have announced a North American headlining tour in support of their new album, The Hunter, out Sept. 27 on Reprise Records. Joining them will be the Dillinger Escape Plan and Red Fang. Dates: Nov. 1 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern Theater Nov. 2 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades Nov. 3 San Francisco, CA The Warfield […]