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The end nearly began for Silent Planet frontman Garrett Russell during the creation of the band’s upcoming third album, an explosive blast of metalcore that will leave your heart as battered as your eardrums. Following their underdog win at the 2017 APMAs on the strength of the California-based act’s second effort Everything Was Sound, the musician found himself plumbing the depths of depression a

APTV correspondent Stevie James sat down with several of your favorite artists backstage at the 2017 APMAs. Check out some of the best moments with Chad Ginsburg from CKY, Hands Like Houses, power couple Beau Bokan (Blessthefall) and Lights and more ...

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed Broadside during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. They talk about the "emotional rollercoaster" of performing at the APMAs Fan Day at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the excitement of seeing all the concert goers come out to have a good time. I ...

APTV correspondent Stevie James caught up with Grayscale to talk about performing at the 2017 APMAs with State Champs' Derek DiScanio and their excitement as the curtain went up! Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here! ...

APTV correspondent Stevie James caught up with I Prevail after they presented at the 2017 APMAs. Going off-script, taking selfies with "some guy" and "bro-ing out" with the other bands is what they do best, apparently!  Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here! ...

APTV correspondent Stevie James caught up with New Years Day after their awesome performance with Lzzy Hale at the 2017 APMAs. NYD was Stevie's first interview years ago, so it's nice to see things come full circle! Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here! ...

APTV Correspondent Stevie James caught up with "Best Underground Band" Silent Planet, who were certainly not expecting to take home a Skully. At all. One of the guys was in the bathroom.  Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here! ...

APTV correspondent Stevie James interviewed William Control during this year's APMAs in our PRS Guitars Backstage Lounge. He talks about introducing New Years Day and the "special" feeling of taking the stage in front of so many cheering fans. I ...

UK's very own Creeper explain how it felt to present an award, rather than perform a song onstage. They also talk about how it feels to see all their musician friends on tour and at the APMAs.  Check out a list of all the 2017 APMAs winners here!  ...

After watching the Pretty Reckless perform at the APMAs, we started revisiting all of the band's biggest hits — including "Heaven Knows." Now, we all know the music video, featuring Taylor Momsen backlit by vintage televisions. But how well do you remember the lyrics? Take...

Sleeping With Sirens' have a new album, Gossip, on the way, and Kellin Quinn has been spotted rocking a pair of shoes inspired by their new album—and they're seriously as cool as they sound. Take a peek at his kicks below! Read more: The best o... Read More ... Read More ...

Getting arrested once sounds exhausting, but three times in 72 hours? That's actually what happened to Machine Gun Kelly, and not only did he survive the ordeal, but he made it to the APMAs despite the delays. Hear what happened below! Read m... Read More ...

Shortly after winning a Skully for "Best Music Video," State Champs caught up with APTV correspondent Stevie James to reveal how they originally had an idea for a music video inspired by the '95 movie Heavyweights, but then decided to create the "best music video" in a waterpark instead. Also, a ...

Nothing More put on an unforgettable show at the 2017 APMAs. We can only imagine how many things could've gone wong, from injuries on the robotic structure to sound effects not working correctly. Fortunately, everything ran as smoothly as it could have, and the boys admit how stressed out about the show they were when they sit down with APTV correspondent Stevie James shortly after their set.  ..

Shortly after winning their "first physical thing," we got to sit down with Waterparks to chat about how it feels to bring home the Skully for Best Breakthrough Band. The band talks fuzzy carpets, organic outfits and stealing left shoes from nursing homes ...

Photographer: Ryan Watanabe Sleeping With Sirens performed their new single "Legends" at the 2017 APMAs, accompanied by the sweet sound of a children's choir. View more: See the rest of the 2017 APMAs photo galleries here

Besides being a part of the epic drum collaboration that is bound to go down in history, Josh Dun also accepted Twenty One Pilots’ award for Most Dedicated Fanbase at the 2017 APMAs. And it appears he didn’t just thank the fans—but left a clue as to what his counterpart Tyler Joseph is up to. “Tyler wishes h ...

The Alternative Press Music Awards is truly the scene’s biggest night, and fans around the world were able to tune in to see this once-in-a-lifetime event take place. From seeing your favorite artists and musicians presenting awards to more of your favorite artists and musicians, to seeing the likes of Josh Dun and Sleeping With Sirens take the stage to perform our favorite songs, there are so man

Photographer: Ashley Osborn, Grizzlee Martin From prep to behind-the-scenes antics, here's what you didn't see during the APMAs this year. View more: See the rest of the 2017 APMAs photo galleries here

Photographer: Andrew Bastion, Steve Thrasher Waterparks performed "Stupid For You" at the 2017 APMAs—take a look below! View more: See the rest of the 2017 APMAs photo galleries here