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My Enemies & I premiere behind-the-scenes video for "Toxic" (exclusive)
My Enemies & I have teamed up with AP to premiere a teaser that shows their behind-the-scenes experience of putting together the “Toxic” music video. “The idea of this video originated from an article we read about the boomslang snake,” says vocalist Jeff Hill. “The snake's venom breaks you down from the inside out and […]
"It's been quite freaky"—Creeper go behind the scenes of their "Black Mass" video
In a behind the scenes video from the making of Creeper's “Black Mass,” vocalist Will Gould reveals more about the concept behind their impending EP The Stranger. Enter The Stranger himself (pictured): “[The Stanger] represents time and all the things we fear. He's something that keeps you up at night, so that's why in this […]
How and when to approach industry pros with your music
Supporting every successful artist or band is a great behind-the-scenes team. This can include a manager, record label, booking agent, publicist etc. all of who play key roles in a growing musician’s career. But, how do you know you’re ready to approach these people who can help you to take your career to the next […]
Ice Nine Kills used audio from an actual exorcism for "Communion Of The Cursed" (exclusive)
Ice Nine Kills are teaming up with AltPress to premiere an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their Exorcist-inspired “Communion Of The Cursed” music video. Directors Dan Kennedy and Rasa Partin of Little Sky Film helped breathe life into the clip with various spooky elements. The band even threw in their own twist by putting audio from […]
Go Behind-The-Scenes with Andrew McMahon and New Politics
Did you know today, September 22, is the final day of Summer 2015?!?! Well, we hope you enjoyed every single second of it! While the temps outisde might be dropping, fall tours are only beginning to heat up. Ahead of their #WildernessPolitics Tour, Andrew McMahon and New Politics took a moment away from rehearsals to […]
What you didn't see at the 2015 APMAs
Beyond the performances, presentations and the occasional resurrected beef, there were many other moments that our cameras didn’t catch at the Alternative Press Music Awards. Here are a selected few. Top photo by Paris Visone Chris Motionless’ big ticket item If you follow this purveyor of goth chic on Twitter, you might have caught this […]
Behind the scenes at the 2015 APMAs
Photographer: Paris Visone, Grizzlee Martin, Graham Fielder, Lindsey Byrnes A whole year of prep goes into the APMAs. From backstage portraits to soundcheck, we're taking you behind the scenes of the Alternative Press Music Awards. All photos by Paris Visone, Grizzlee Martin, Graham Fielder, and Lindsey Byrnes
Two-Minute Warning, Warped Tour 2015: Senses Fail
Warped Tour Two-Minute Warning presented by DW Drums returns this year, and we're kicking it off at the Monster Stage with Senses Fail. Watch the band's pre-set rituals, malfunctions, worries and sick, “Sporty Joker” fashion choices unfold. We'll be bringing you new episodes of Two-Minute Warning every other Tuesday throughout Warped Tour, so be sure […]
Fearless Vampire Killers show off their moves in behind-the-scenes “Maeby” video
Fearless Vampire Killers have released a behind-the-scenes clip compilation for their “Maeby” video, which was released last fall preceding the band’s sophomore album Unbreakable Hearts. Watch the guys perform, goof off and put their ballet skills to the test against dancer Maleficent Martini in the clip below. FVK are currently on tour with Black […]
Go behind the scenes of Pierce The Veil's AP 321 cover shoot
Go behind the scenes with Pierce The Veil and photographer Jonathan Weiners for their AP cover shoot where the guys “steal” a car, get stuffed into lockers, ride skateboards and more! AP 321, which features our cover story on PTV and our annual 100 Bands You Need To Know special is available online and on […]
Go behind the scenes of Sleeping With Sirens' AP 320 cover shoot
Go inside Sleeping With Sirens' cover shoot with photographer Jayme Thornton for AP issue 320, which is available now online and on newsstands. Videography: Derek Scancarelli Song: “Kick Me” by Sleeping With Sirens
Behind The Scenes of As It Is' "Dial Tones" music video
Photographer: Matthew Willcocks Today, Fearless Records newcomers As It Is released a music video for “Dial Tones” from their debut album Never Happy, Ever After, which is coming out this year. The song, vocalist Patty Walters says, is the way the guys dealt with the distance between them and the ones they love. “During the writing process, the five of […]
Behind the scenes of All Time Low’s AP cover shoot
You've seen the photos on the cover of and inside AP issue 319 featuring All Time Low, but what did it take to create those shots? Go behind the scenes with photographer Jonathan Weiner and the band to see the photos come to life. AP 319 is on newsstands and available for purchase online now!
Title Fight show you how they made the artwork for their new album, 'Hyperview'
Kingston, PA grunge-punks Title Fight have posted a behind the scenes video that shows fans how the artwork for their upcoming studio album, Hyperview, was made. Check it out below and let us know your thoughts! Hyperview is set for release on February 3, 2015 via Anti-. In case you missed it, listen to the record's lead single, “Chlorine.” Bassist/vocalist Ned […]
Slipknot take you behind the scenes of "The Devil In I" video
Slipknot have posted a video, narrated by Michael “Clown” Crahan, that takes fans behind the scenes of their gruesome video for “The Devil In I.” Crahan details each member and the motives behind how they wanted to die in the clip. Check it out below and let us know your thoughts! Slipknot's latest studio album, .5 The Gray […]
Behind the scenes of Motionless In White's AP cover shoot
You've seen the photos on the cover of and inside AP issue 318 featuring Motionless In White, but what did it take to create those shots? Go behind the scenes with photographer Douglas Sonders and the band to see the photos come to life. AP 318 is on newsstands and available to purchase online now!
Making The Video: Wounds' "Dead Dead F*cking Dead"
APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major goes on-set for the creation of AP 100 Bands You Need To Know artist Wounds’ “Dead Dead Fucking Dead” music video, which will be coming very soon. “Dead Dead Fucking Dead” is from Wounds’ latest album Die Young, which is out now.
Enter Shikari take you behind the scenes of "The Last Garrison" music video
Enter Shikari have posted a behind the scenes clip of their “The Last Garrison” music video. Check it out below and let us know your thoughts! “The Last Garrison” is taken from the band's upcoming fourth studio album, The Mindsweep, which is set for release in the U.K. on January 19 via Ambush Reality/Hopeless Records. US pre-orders are on sale now. Frontman Rou Reynolds […]
Go behind the scenes of Fall Out Boy's "Centuries" music video
Fall Out Boy recently debuted a music video for their single, “Centuries.” They have now posted a behind the scenes clip, which gives fans some insight into the making of the video. You can check it out below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Most recently, Fall Out Boy released their […]
Go behind the scenes of Twenty One Pilots' AP cover shoot
Twenty one pilots are on the cover of AP 316, which is out today, but you knew already. What you didn’t know is exactly how those cover and inside photos came to life. In this APTV exclusive we take you behind-the-scenes, upside down and beyond the masks in downtown Columbus with Tyler, Josh and AP photographer […]
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