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Look back at some of the best Alternative Press covers in honor of issue 400
by Sam CoareFour hundred issues after the very first book to carry our name ran off the printers back in 1985, we...
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Lars Frederiksen announces U.S. tour in support of ‘To Victory’ EP
by Taylor LinzinmeirRancid‘s Lars Frederiksen has announced a US solo tour set for 2022 in support of his recent EP, To Victory....
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Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen on solo debut EP ‘To Victory’
by Alessandro DeCaroLars Frederiksen is one of the most influential figures in American punk-rock history. Frederiksen has been the co-vocalist and guitarist...
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Rancid were absolutely crucial to the fusion of ska, reggae and punk rock
by Tim StegallBerkeley’s Rancid, history’s most commercially successful street punk band, also have deep-running ska/rock steady/reggae roots. After all, both singer/guitarist Tim...
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10 times different artists collaborated to make inspiring music
by Tim StegallSeptember 1963: A young R&B combo called the Rolling Stones are rehearsing, preparing for a recording session. Their manager, former...
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1998’s top 15 punk albums simultaneously changed and preserved the form
by Tim StegallTop 15 punk albums of 1998? You’d be forgiven for thinking that there weren’t any in the year the Bill...
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These 15 classic albums made 1996 a crucial year in punk history
by Tim Stegall1996: President Bill Clinton was squaring off against Kansas Sen. Bob Dole in a successful bid for a second term...
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15 albums from 1995 that are a perfect gateway into the world of punk
by Tim StegallIn 1996, Your Punk Professor interviewed the Clash’s distinguished lead guitarist Mick Jones for a proposed Alternative Press piece on...
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15 punk albums that set up 1994 to be a year of major change for the genre
by Tim StegallTo consider Alternative Press’ list of 1994’s top 15 punk albums, one has to bear in mind two factors: Green...
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15 punk albums from 1993 that embraced contrarianism over prefab rebellion
by Tim StegallAlternative rock still dominated popular music in 1993. This obviously begged the question of just how “alternative” something was if...
