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The Used's self-titled debut at 20: an oral history
This week marks 20 years since the release of the Used’s self-titled debut album. To celebrate, singer Bert McCracken, bassist Jeph Howard, producer John Feldmann, and other key players tell the story of the emotional opus that inspired a generation of fans and bands.
Bring Me The Horizon discuss their musical evolution in AltPress issue #401 cover story
The best laid plans can even go awry for one of the biggest rock bands in the world. The day before Alternative Press connects with Bring Me The Horizon was scheduled to be the band’s first in earnest working with BloodPop (aka Michael Tucker, the man who’s overseen records by Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber) […]
The Ultimate AP Movie Night: 17 rock 'n' roll films you must see
The best movies tend to be those you can relate to, and here at AP, all we know is rock ‘n’ roll, so we put our heads together to curate this list of some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) rock movies. Invite your rowdiest friends over, pop that popcorn, hardcore dance in the living room […]
Ex-Taking Back Sunday bassist opens up about getting kicked out
Earlier this week, ex-Taking Back Sunday bassist Matt Rubano was featured on the What Else? podcast, hosted by comedians Shannon O’Neill and Keaton Patti. The musician-turned-comedian discusses, in-depth, his eight year stint with the band—recording, touring and the “tumultuous relationship” between the members. He also reveals that he was kicked out in 2010. We have […]
August Burns Red all have a superhero they identify with most– here's why
The second single from August Burns Red’s Guardians features a guitar lead that resembles the theme from Spider-Man: The Animated Series. However, the parallel was a mere coincidence according to the man who wrote the music for “Bones,” guitarist JB Brubaker, while lyric writer Brent Rambler hears A Perfect Circle in the instruments’ effects. The […]
‘Punk Goes...’ has one volume Fearless Records is still hoping to pull off
On one level, punk is an extreme reaction to the music taking place around it. And that’s why Fearless Records’ long-running Punk Goes… series is the essence of punk, even though its various and sundry volumes are full of pop songs and unplugged renditions of fierce, fiery and furious punk tunes. Now 19 years old, […]
For Today members hope their band leaves a legacy of faith, inspiration after farewell tour
Before embarking on their final tour, Mattie Montgomery and Ryan Leitru of For Today sat down with AP to reflect on the final chapter of the band and what they've learned over the years. The Christian metalcore group discuss the challenges they've faced, the virtue of integrity and thank their fans for all the support. Read the […]
“Boring boy, don’t hurt yourself”: The feminist punk of Daddy Issues
[Photo credit: Kelsey Hall] Daddy Issues, made up of Jenna Moynihan, Jenna Mitchell and Emily Maxwell, are equal parts “fuck you forever” (the searing opening line from first single “In Your Head”) and falling in love. Doses of the realities of womanhood—heartbreak, sexual assault, band boys that don’t know when to shut up—strike mercilessly in […]
Why do people mosh?
As far as our scene as a whole is concerned, moshing is embedded into our culture. For many of us, push pits, circle pits, slam dancing and more are just second nature when we go to a show. But why? What makes us want to run into each other while music is being performed? Is […]
Movements, Halflives, more discuss mental health in the music industry
There’s been an encouraging trend in both the music world (and society at large) over the last few years toward a more open dialogue about mental health. Now more than ever, both high-profile musicians and fans alike are engaging in conversations raising awareness around mental illness in an effort to break down outdated stigmas. However, […]
