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When I ask Edith Johnson, the formidable frontwoman of pop-punk outfit Meet Me @ The Altar, which emotion perfectly describes her past year, her answer surprises me. “Bittersweet,” she responds, still sounding and appearing bright from the other side of the screen with her blue-and-pink braids framing her face and her black lipstick ornamenting her […]

Turnstile are the most recent band to be featured on NPR‘s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. Surrounded by what looks to be hundreds of little stuffed animals (an art installation by John Scharbach), Turnstile burn through seven songs over 17 minutes. Despite the fact that the band seem to have gone with a more reserved approach […]

Spiritbox have released one of the most anticipated rock albums of the year, Eternal Blue, via Rise Records. The band’s debut album features a guest appearance by Sam Carter of Architects.  Eternal Blue solidifies Spiritbox‘s unforgettable sound. The album has everything that listeners have been waiting for—and more. Each song is beautifully crafted, with thumping […]

Hawthorne Heights have released their eighth full-length, The Rain Just Follows Me, via Pure Noise Records. The project was produced by Grammy-winner Cameron Webb (Alkaline Trio, NOFX, Megadeth) and tackles what it’s like for singer/guitarist JT Woodruff to be in Hawthorne Heights for over a decade, both physically and emotionally distanced from his wife and […]

Metalcore four-piece Afterlife have released the single “Miles Away,” along with a new music video to accompany the track. The song is the latest to be released ahead of the group’s upcoming record, Part Of Me, due Aug. 13 via Hopeless Records. Alternative Press is bringing you the premiere of the new track and video. […]

Weezer have released a stunning version of the iconic Metallica track “Enter Sandman.” The cover is surprisingly true to the original and is set to appear on The Metallica Blacklist album. The visual that accompanies the track takes viewers through a maze of eerie hallways, ghost-infested woods and whirling clouds. The blurring of scenes creates […]

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Thrice have announced their 11th studio album, Horizons/East. The album is set to drop via Epitaph Records Sept. 17. The new release was self-produced and recorded by the band—Dustin Kensrue (vocals/guitar), Teppei Teranishi (guitar), Eddie Breckenridge (bass) and Riley Breckenridge (drums)—in their New Grass Studio. The mixing was done by Scott Evans. The announcement comes […]

Iconic hip hop artist Biz Markie passed away July 16 from complications due to Type 2 diabetes. He was 57. The Juice Crew legend was known for his unpretentious, at-times playful approach to music, along with his exceptional skills as a beatboxer. Markie helped popularize hip-hop during the genre’s ascent, transforming the whole music world […]

NOFX have released an off-the-wall animated music video for the track “The Big Drag,” off their latest release, Single Album. The visual was created by the Ukrainian duo the Mad Twins, also known as Olya and Vira Ishchuk. The video starts with the members of NOFX cleaning up lead singer and bassist Fat Mike’s room. […]

[Photo by: College Humor/Facebook] Here's an oldie but a goodie: Watch and learn as blink-182's Mark Hoppus addresses an assembly of bored bass players in this hilarious CollegeHumor video, “Why Do Bassists Always Look Bored?” Yep, the longtime blink bass man drops some knowledge for those of us droppin' the bass in our bands. Read […]

[Photo credit: Graham Fielder] According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the bass is the most important part of a song.  Read more: 10 songs that showcase the under-appreciated bass player The study found that your brain has an easier time finding the rhythm when sound is played in a lower […]

Guitar Hero II quipped that a mini fridge is more important than a bassist. And while it is true that many people undervalue the role a bass guitar plays, it’s hugely important in providing a sturdy backbone to almost any song, giving it a fuller, more intense sound. (Not to mention that the drummer naturally […]

Paramore bassist Jeremy Davis produced and played bass on rapper B.o.B.’s new song, “Violet Vibrato,” which is taken from his latest album, ‘Psycadelik Thoughtz’. Stream the track below and be sure to let us know what you think. You may recall that Hayley Williams was first featured on B.o.B.’s hit single, “Airplanes,” and then again […]

Last night, during Slipknot's show in Hartford, Connecticut, bassist Alessandro “Alex” Venturella was rushed to the hospital for undisclosed reasons. The band have now shared a statement explaining the incident and how Alex is doing currently. “We are relieved to let everyone know that our bass player, Alex 'V-man' Venturella, is well on the road to […]

During Slipknot's show last night in Hartford, Connecticut, bassist Alessandro “Alex” Venturella was rushed to the hospital for undisclosed reasons. After roughly a 20 minute postponement, however, the band returned to the stage and managed to finish their set void of a bassist, (via Loudwire).  Read more: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor calls out Kanye West: “You are not […]

Former Set It Off bassist Austin Kerr has shared a second statement regarding the sexual harassment allegations that have been placed against him. You can read all of what he had to say below. Set It Off removed Kerr from the band near the end of May. In case you missed it, read his first statement. […]

This past Tuesday, Yellowcard bassist Josh Portman underwent surgery to have a tumor removed. We're wishing you a speedy recovery, Josh! Send him your wishes in the comments below. Read more: The Maine’s Kennedy Brock recently underwent surgery to have a tumor removed Yellowcard recently revealed that they will be hitting the road with New Found Glory […]

In the wake of the sexual harassment allegations made against Set It Off bassist Austin Kerr, the band have decided to relieve him of his duties.  In an official statement from the group, they apologize to anyone who has been affected by Kerr's actions and reassuringly state that they are taking the situation seriously.  The statement is as follows: Recently […]