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Anti-Flag condemn President Donald Trump on new album, '20/20 Vision'

Anti-Flag have been an active band for over 20 years, and at the rate that it’s moving right now, we envision at least 20 more. This time around, the group decided to stand in the present with an album called 20/20 Vision written solely about the Trump administration. And it more than delivers, as its […]

10 holiday concerts you can attend to ring in the new decade

This season is all about giving, and the bands we obsess over all year long often host holiday concerts during this time of year to give something back to their communities. While some such as Every Time I Die have made it a tradition for well over a decade, others such as August Burns Red […]

10 bands who should reunite after My Chemical Romance

With My Chemical Romance reuniting on Halloween this year, we got everything we’ve been wishing for these past six years. With how great this news is, maybe we forgot about some bands who broke up and left us hanging. Outside of MCR, several other scene favorites have reunited or announced plans this year including Rage […]

Epicenter 2020 lineup has Papa Roach, I Prevail, more joining Metallica

Epicenter is back and louder than ever with the release of its 2020 festival lineup. The three-day music festival features an enormous array of top rock groups performing on four different stages.  As previously announced, Metallica will exclusively headline all five of Danny Wimmer Presents’ hard rock festivals in 2020, with Epicenter being the first. They […]

Frank Iero, Dallon Weekes, more share the songs that saved their lives

Music has a mesmerizing power to generate memories and emotions, be they good or bad. When AltPress visited the Riot Fest concert site in Chicago this summer, we asked various artists to share with us the songs that truly affected them. On the following pages, members of Fall Out Boy, Future Violents, Every Time I […]

Anti-Flag announce giant tour with Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Doll Skin, more

As Anti-Flag ramp up towards the release of their upcoming album and followup to 2017’s American Fall, they’ve announced a new round of tour dates. The punk veterans will be heading across North America and Europe starting this month and capping off in 2020. Read More: American Music Awards mark first show to use TikTok for […]

Anti-Flag drop new anti-fascist anthem "Christian Nationalist"

Anti-Flag are returning with a brand new politically-charged single titled “Christian Nationalist” alongside a lyric video. The new single arrives as the band continue to work on the followup to their 2017 record, American Fall, and their Live Vol. 2 record that dropped earlier this year. Read More: twenty one pilots channel home movie vibes in “The Hype” […]

Faces of Riot Fest: Frank Iero, iDKHOW, the Damned Things, grandson, more

It’s been nearly a week since Riot Fest celebrated its 15th year with a stacked lineup and legion of fans. Taking over Douglas Park in Chicago, the fest featured everyone from the Struts to GWAR. You may have seen them perform onstage with your own eyes or vicariously through social media posts. But we wanted […]

Tom Morello, Anti-Flag protest Ticketmaster facial recognition technology

Last year, we learned that Ticketmaster began testing facial recognition technology to allow people to enter a show using their image. Now, many musicians such as Tom Morello, Anti-Flag and Atmosphere are protesting against the technology, fearing it could be used for more than just ticketless entries to shows.  Read more: Tyler Joseph thanks twenty […]

10 times musicians covered each other in our scene

There’s really only two outcomes for cover songs: They’re either nothing special or the best thing on the planet. Luckily, we’ve selected some sublime moments of bands exchanging a neat back-and-forth so you don’t have to sort through all the hellishly boring renditions out there. From Green Day and Tim Armstrong converging onstage to New […]

Vic Fuentes has PTV-like “crazy determination” for Living The Dream

Earlier this month, Pierce The Veil frontman Vic Fuentes shared the “life-changing” and heartwarming news that he’s now stepping into the role of CEO and co-chairman of the Living The Dream Foundation. The nonprofit organization helps children and young adults with life-threatening illnesses stay positive, maintain hope and appreciate each and every day in the […]

Warped Tour 25: Everything you missed from the anniversary shows

All good things must come to an end, and Warped Tour is no exception. While we’re still figuring out how to spend our summers, we look back on the stacked sets that headlined everyone’s festival wishlist this year. The select dates kicked off in Cleveland, OH, fittingly in the shadow of the Rock And Roll Hall Of […]

Warped Tour Mountain View kicks off with Frank Iero, LTJ and more

Yesterday marked the first day of the final Vans Warped Tour date in Mountain View, CA. Showcasing a stacked lineup of summer veterans, Saturday was the perfect start to the final Warped sendoff.  Day one featured sets from Anti-Flag, Doll Skin, Frank Iero, Goldfinger, I The Mighty, Less Than Jake, Plague Vendor, Set It Off, […]

15 Fourth Of July scene anthems to blast at your BBQ

It’s that time of year again: fireworks, barbecues and a whole lot of liquids. Although the Fourth of July may not be the most popular holiday among the scene, there’s nothing wrong with an excuse to soak up the sun and enjoy some summer activities.  If you can possibly wrestle the aux cord from your […]

Warped Tour Atlantic City from the pit: ADTR, SWS, Neck Deep and more

Warped Tour hit the Atlantic City beach this past weekend to continue their 25th anniversary celebration. Despite some weather delays, the second bash went off without a hitch, solidifying the festival’s importance to the scene. The kickoff featured sets from A Day To Remember, Andrew W.K., Good Charlotte, Less Than Jake, MC Lars, The Pink […]

Warped Tour: The only tour that mattered since 1995

Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]

Hayley Williams addresses “current war on women’s bodies”

Earlier this morning, Hayley Williams weighed in on the recent controversy regarding women’s bodily autonomy on Twitter. In a tweet, the Paramore frontwoman calls upon men specifically to direct their attention to the recent changes in the government and lawmaking. Additionally, Williams makes a comparison to the Hulu show The Handmaid’s Tale, suggesting that some […]

10 most memorable Warped Tour lineups

Warped Tour is quickly approaching its 25th anniversary shows, kicking off its first in Cleveland June 8. As if you needed another reason to relive its legendary history, here are 10 of the most memorable lineups to grace the traveling punk-rock summer camp. Read more: Neck Deep guitarist’s football team wins cup final 1. 1995 Without […]

twenty one pilots, Paramore and more albums turning 10 in 2019

Ah, 2009. Ten years ago. A stellar year for the scene—one where rock, punk and metalcore continued to construct exciting new avenues, while flagging trends such as neon pop punk showed their fatigue. Major releases from All Time Low, Every Time I Die and Paramore kept the pace for an alternative music world seemingly bursting […]

Anti-Flag’s Chris #2 wants you to listen to Russian punk act Tarakany!

While everyone has a sense of pride for their own country, not everyone wants their leader or their government to solely define it. Russian punk act Tarakany! are certainly no exception to this, as defined in A-F Records’ new mini-documentary, From Russia With Punk. A-F Records released the band’s The Power Of One full-length in […]
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