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Slipknot percussionist and all-around band visionary M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan hints at a 20th anniversary edition of the group’s watershed self-titled album in a new interview with Lazer 103. The longtime metal act’s founder and figurehead cryptically teases the reissue while promoting this Halloween’s Slipknot-themed haunted house in the band’s home state of Iowa. Are […]

Slipknot will be re-releasing their fourth record, 2008’s All Hope Is Gone, for the album’s 10-year anniversary. Read more: Slipknot haunted house is surely the most metal Halloween attraction Percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan has been gathering material for the re-release, and confirmed the news in an interview with The Des Moines Register. “I’m in a […]

In 2011 Valencia shattered our hearts by announcing their hiatus, ending their statement with a “This is not goodbye, it’s I’ll see ya later.” Well, they weren’t lying. Judging by their latest social media posts, the band is definitely up to something. Read more: “Give us some time, and if you will stick with us […]

A cryptic teaser video posted by Greeley Estates yesterday has fans on high alert for an anniversary show announcement, and we are HERE for it! Read more: GREELEY ESTATES PREMIERE NEW SONG, DISCUSS UPCOMING EP ‘CALLING ALL THE HOPELESS’—LISTEN Arizona-based metalcore band Greeley Estates took to Facebook yesterday to share with fans a cryptic teaser video […]

It's been a decade since we were graced with classic albums such as Panic! At The Disco's Pretty. Odd. and Bring Me The Horizon's Suicide Season. Think you feel old now? Just check out these and other albums celebrating a 10-year anniversary in 2018.  QUIZ: Which 2008 album are you? To find out more about these albums, check […]

[Photo by: The Cure/Facebook] English goth-rock legends the Cure will celebrate 40 years as a band next summer with an anniversary concert in London's Hyde Park. Check out the details and the stellar supporting acts for the celebratory fest below. Read more: Our staff picks the 28 best songs of 2017 As reported by Consequence […]

It’s hard to believe that 17 years have passed since Linkin Park released one of the best-selling debuts of the 21st century. Coming in with a whopping 30 million copies sold, Hybrid Theory is a beast of its own volition and presented Linkin Park as a force to be reckoned with. Littered throughout the album […]

[Photo by: Jimmy Eat World/Instagram] Whether you’re into rock music or not, Jimmy Eat World are one of those bands that are universally known. The band have been thriving since the ’90s and still are going strong with the recent release of their record Integrity Blues and actively touring in support of it. But instead […]

Twenty years ago, Green Day released Nimrod, the sprawling, genre-hopping masterwork best remembered for the acoustic campfire ballad “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” which became one of their biggest hits and a lifelong concert staple. But Nimrod’s legacy extends far beyond this track—if not for this album, Green Day might not exist today. Read […]

Is rock music dead in 2017? According to one recent study, hip-hop has finally overtaken rock as the most-listened-to genre in America, seemingly a result of music streaming’s dominance. On the flip side, rock apparently remains the big winner in album sales, signifying the nostalgic strength of the long-playing rock record. As we move further […]

Though it’s not Smashing Pumpkins’ most critically acclaimed album, Zeitgeist proved to be a turning point for the band (who starred in AP 61, by the way). And the production of the album was unique from other creations at the time. For the 10-year anniversary of Zeitgeist, here are 10 things you might not have […]

There was a decent selection of solid metal releases in 2007. To recall a few, the Ocean, Blotted Science, Rosetta and Baroness all released some of their best work that year. This list, however, serves as a reminder of some metal bands that had a bit more crossover appeal with fans of other genres, the […]

[Photo credit: John Chapple] To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nirvana's album, Nevermind, photographer John Chapple recreated the iconic artwork with Spencer Elden—the baby who was originally featured on the cover. Read more: Alesana’s Annabel: More than just a cult phenomenon “The anniversary means something to me. It’s strange that I did this for five minutes when […]

We The Kings are approaching the 10-year anniversary of their debut self-titled record, which houses the track that solidified them as scene favorites: “Check Yes Juliet.” Some may be shocked, however, to learn that “Check Yes Juliet” is no longer their most popular song to date based on Spotify streams and YouTube views. That honor […]

Think you’re a My Chemical Romance expert? We know we’ve broken your heart with one ridiculous MCR quiz already, but if you’re up for another, here you go! We’ll try to play nice this time! Pick up our special The Black Parade anniversary issue to learn more about the classic My Chemical Romance album! More […]

After a decade of lying unfinished in the Matches’ archives, the video for “Little Maggots” premieres today, exclusively with Alternative Press. It all started a little over 10 years ago when the Matches frontman Shawn Harris was having a moment with some crows in a Warped Tour parking lot. That was the impetus for much […]

This year, the legendary 9:30 Club will actually be celebrating a double anniversary—35 years of existence and 20 in its current location. The Club has hosted the likes of everyone from Johnny Cash and Nirvana to the Smashing Pumpkins and Foo Fighters, and even modern acts like Twenty One Pilots and Halsey. Read more: 8 Haunted […]

While on their 10-year Commit This To Memory tour, Motion City Soundtrack stopped by the AP offices and did some decade-old soul-searching for stories you might not have heard from the album's recording.

In this recurring column, we pull back the curtain on the making of your favorite songs, taking a retrospective look at the bands who wrote them. In this installment, Brian Kraus spoke with Anberlin bassist Deon Rexroat about their rock radio hit, “Feel Good Drag.” ANBERLIN “Feel Good Drag” FROM: Never Take Friendship Personal (Tooth & Nail, 2005) […]