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In 2003, major scene bands were gaining popularity on the Warped Tour circuit. The musical mixture of emo, pop punk and punk was growing in both the mainstream and the underground. As some of the millennium’s biggest names in the alternative scene started changing their sound, younger musicians joined in with their own take on […]

The connection between music and video games is a long and storied one whether it’s the inclusion of our favorite musicians’ songs in a game, small references to their careers or a band having a complete release based on themselves. Going all the way back to the ’80s, artists such as Journey, Michael Jackson, Prince […]

Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]

2000 paved the way for modern pop-punk, metal and rock music fans enjoy now, such as  All Time Low, Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance. The influence of artists such as Marilyn Manson and Sum 41 is still evident in today’s alternative scene, too. This list may make some fans feel a little old, […]

Earlier this month, Alkaline Trio teased new music would be released the day before they kicked off their tour with Bad Religion. With most events and tours being canceled and postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic, the two bands were no exception. With fans wondering if Alkaline Trio would still be releasing that new music despite […]

It’s hard to believe we’ve been screaming “Radio” at the top of our lungs for two decades now, but it’s true. Today marks 20 years since Alkaline Trio released Maybe I’ll Catch Fire, their quintessential sophomore album. Celebrate by seeing if you still remember every line from the Alkaline Trio track below. Read more: 13 new […]

The coronavirus is having a massive impact on the entertainment industry, and as the pandemic continues to grow, more events are either canceling or postponing. With every industry from music, film, sports and more being affected by the spread of the virus, we’re keeping track of which events are being called off. Check back for […]

Many Hollywood names, from A-list celebrities to scene stars, have gotten tattooed by Kat Von D, some even appearing on LA Ink. While many people know Von D for her iconic makeup brand and music career, we can’t forget what started it all—her amazing tattoo work on some of the most well-known celebrities.  Read more: […]

We at AltPress hold the emo title in high regard and fully embrace all subsects of fans who proudly stand under the genre’s umbrella without discretion, only pure, kindred acceptance. We celebrate those who have first pressings of Sunny Day Real Estate vinyl, early 2000s My Chemical Romance fanatics who enlisted in the MCRmy during […]

Chicago punk-rock act Alkaline Trio have been around for over two decades, and their catalog holds tons of references to heartbreak, drugs and pop culture.  In honor of the icons’ seventh album, This Addiction, turning 10 today, we’ve compiled some of our favorite pop culture references across their discography. Check out our list below.  Read […]

If you’ve ever tried to hold hands with that special someone while pogo dancing, these songs are for you! From the creepy-crooning of the Michael Graves era Misfits to Masked Intruder‘s ski masked, saccharine-serenades and Alkaline Trio, here are 10 essential punk rock songs that wear their hearts on the sleeves of their leather jackets […]

Since their return on Dec 20 (and the mad planetary scramble to get tickets for their return tour), enthusiasm for My Chemical Romance is at a ridiculously all-time high. Indeed, the work of Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Frank Iero and Ray Toro has filled the hearts of many. But did you ever wonder what bands […]

Buddy Nielsen has always been painfully honest. Whether he’s throwing down against industry vermin or discussing his own personal horror stories, the lead singer for Senses Fail always delivers. Call it “transparency” or call it “ownership of a mouth that needs shut,” Nielsen is keen to set records straight, even when he looks like the […]

With the decade coming to an end, it’s hard to believe that 2010 was already 10 years ago. From post-hardcore to pop punk, the scene did not disappoint. We saw major releases (and some temporary final releases) from My Chemical Romance, A Day To Remember, Circa Survive and Underoath, just to name a few. Read […]

Call it “neon punk,” call it “Myspace-core,” call it something even nastier, but we won’t stop listening to the weird-ass genre that emerged in the mid-2000s. Some of these artists went on to have huge mainstream success, and others, well…you can’t delete anything off the internet, right? Bring the party on, studded belt and all. […]

Bona fide punk-rock icons Bad Religion celebrate 40 years of punk-rock incisiveness by teaming up with Alkaline Trio for a spring co-headlining tour next year. The campaign starts March 26 at the Palladium in Los Angeles and ends April 19 at the Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Bad Religion frontman Greg Graffin says, “This tour […]

While celebrating Corey Taylor’s birthday this week, we compiled a list of some musicians who are so talented, they’ve been a large part of multiple successful bands. Taylor, being the vocalist of both Stone Sour and Slipknot, shows this to be true. This list is in no particular order and transcends genres and boundaries. We […]

2020 is rapidly approaching, which means this decade is coming to a close. Because we are coming closer to our generation’s roaring (or RAWRing) ’20s, let’s not get sad and instead take a look at some essential punk bands to watch in 2020.  Maybe punk isn’t exactly what Jay Gatsby was listening to, but we […]