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In early phases of a band, a stage sometimes isn't even an option. There's something about playing directly on the concrete of some shifty basement at eye-level with the audience that creates a very special mood. But sometimes bands are compelled to recreate that basement show vibe in a setting with hundreds or thousands of […]

Whether you're a vocal vampire person or you instead choose to keep your undying love under wraps, these ten songs are the ideal soundtrack to anyone's obsession for supernatural bloodsuckers. Read more: 10 bands that are actually terrifying Take a scroll through our vampire playlist below, and let us know which track is your favorite in […]

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? It's Halloweek on APTV! Stay tuned for new creepy videos […]

If you're looking for quintessential spooky tunes, you're probably going to turn to our “grampires” of the late-'70s and '80s goth rock movement. But you'd be mistaken to think there are no new creepcore torchbearers. Here's a quick primer on songs from the past 10 years by artists who've continued the tradition of casting a […]

Aiden performed their final show ever last night in Camden, London at the Underworld. Good news for those who didn’t get a chance to see it themselves—the band announced, during their AP Instagram takeover, that the final show will be released as a DVD. Check out the post (and the show’s setlist): Read more: Hear Aiden […]

As Aiden move on to the final chapter of their Last Sunrise tour—the band's final run—we took some time with frontman William Francis to celebrate Aiden history with a guitar tutorial for one of their most iconic songs: “Die Romantic.” The song was one of three singles from Nightmare Anatomy (which, by the way, is […]

We asked vocalist William Francis of Aiden to tell us 10 things we may not have known about Nightmare Anatomy for the album's 10th anniversary.  Did you know the story behind the album art? Or the secrets behind the vocal loop at the end of the album? Which three songs weren't played live until Aiden's 'Last Sunrise' […]

Aiden's Last Sunrise tour, their final U.S. headlining tour, concludes this weekend on Saturday Nov. 21, 2015 in the band's hometown Seattle.  In this APTV interview, we appointed William's tourmate Ashestoangels vocalist Adam Crilly as an honorary correspondent to talk Aiden's legacy, history, complicated relationship with the music industry, motivation behind putting out a final album, touring again […]

To coincide with the release of their new, self-titled (and final) album, Seattle goth punks Aiden are giving fans the opportunity to download their entire back catalog for free. Including the newest album, there are eight total releases available, dating back to 2004's Our Gangs Dark Oath. You can start downloading to your heart's content […]

Aiden are teaming up with AltPress to premiere their diabolical new single, “Animals,” which features a guest appearance from Motionless In White frontman Chris Motionless. Hear the track below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. “Animals” is taken from the band’s new, self-titled studio album. The LP will be released […]

Aiden will release their final album later this month on October 31. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) The effort, which features an extensive list of guests, including Falling In Reverse drummer Ryan Seaman, will be available for free. You can stream the lead single, “Crawling Up From Hell,” below. Read more: “I’ve decided to make one […]

Aiden's second studio album and first Victory Records release, Nightmare Anatomy, will be turning 10 on October 6, and like so many bands in our scene as of late, WiL Francis and the gang will celebrate the release's decade of existence with an anniversary tour that will feature the Seattle rock band performing the album […]

Aiden's William Francis announced via Instagram that Falling In Reverse drummer Ryan Seaman is playing drums on Aiden's comeback album. Check out Francis' Instagram post below and share your thoughts with us!  Read more: William Control to auction pieces of Aiden history to fund final album Hey @ryanseaman, you handsome mother fucker. Thanks for stopping by […]

Aiden's William Francis has released an update video via his YouTube channel to share some new details on the final Aiden record. Most notably, the record will be available as a free download to fans, and will be funded by auctioning off old Aiden memorabilia.  Read more: “I’ve decided to make one more Aiden record”—Aiden’s William […]

Aiden frontman William Francis has penned an open letter to his former bandmates, in which he states that he is writing a new record for the group. Throughout the piece, he dedicates a segment to each member, and then wraps it up with a general conclusion. “I also want to let you all know that […]

William Francis has posted an extremely lengthy update on what fans can expect from him in 2015, which included the surprising statement, “There will be an Aiden record and most likely a tour. Aiden has been on hiatus for a while now but it’s time for me to answer your requests.” You can read the entire […]

“Wait, AP. Halloween month? Isn’t Halloween just a day?” Psh! No! Halloween and punk rock go together like bloo-… milk and cookies, so we’re making a month of it with our SEVEN CIRCLES OF SCARE series, where we’ll be bringing you seven new frightful stories in the weeks leading up to October 31. Four circles of Scare so […]

William Control The Neuromancer It’s been two years since William Control (né Wil Francis) abandoned sweaty teen-male circle-pits with Aiden in pursuit of an audience populated by new-gen Goths and electro-rockers. That’s a scene that doesn’t have a whole lot of talismans to hold onto (Decades-old Depeche Mode singles? Blaqk Audio?), and on his fourth […]

Mortality has a cruel mistress. October 31, 2005. It’s nearly three in the morning. We are trying to navigate our way through ice and pitch-black desolation in the melancholy landscape of Wyoming. This section of Interstate 80 is treacherous, renowned and violent. She is disturbed and unrelenting, calculating and carnivorous. Her desire is to take […]