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10 bands who should open for a dream My Chemical Romance return tour
It’s safe to say that 2019 was the year of My Chemical Romance. The band performed their long-awaited return after a six-year hiatus with hopes of a full comeback tour. As the tour theories keep coming in, we’ve started to think about who we’d like to see join the legendary band on the massive run, […]
10 David Bowie-inspired artists helping keep his legacy alive
On Jan. 10, 2016, the music community took a hit that we weren’t expecting and never could have prepared ourselves for. Just two days earlier on his 69th birthday, David Bowie released his album Blackstar, but the glam-rock musician knew a secret about that record that the world wasn’t aware of yet: It would be […]
The most anticipated albums of 2020 in alternative, metal and beyond
With a new decade kicking off shortly, we’re taking a look at what we can expect in 2020. While we can’t predict the future, we do know that the new year will bring us plenty of fresh albums. Several artists have already released album titles and the dates we can expect them in 2020. Others […]
MGK wants Fronz, the Used on his Travis Barker-produced pop-punk LP
Machine Gun Kelly has made quite a name for himself within hip-hop but it looks like the musician is planning to double down on his rock-leaning tracks with a pop-punk album. In an interview with Zane Lowe, the rapper reveals he is working on a pop-punk project with Travis Barker alongside YUNGBLUD, blackbear, Trippie Redd and Young Thug, while […]
The best emo songs of the decade that defined the 2010s
One of the greatest feats of the emo genre is its ability to cross barriers, genres and fandoms to unite us all under the common denominator of music. Whether there’s a tinge of rap or a twist of pop-punk, the branches of emo music all extend from the same familiar source. While the early 2000s […]
The Used recruit FEVER 333’s Jason Aalon Butler on biting “Blow Me”
Scene veterans The Used are back in a big with a new single and video “Blow Me”. The song and video both feature Jason Aalon Butler of FEVER 333. “Blow Me” is the first new music The Used have released in two years. They are currently working on their eighth full-length album. Read More: Spotify Wrapped […]
Can you match the lyrics to the Used ‘In Love And Death’ track?
In Love And Death from the Used was hugely influential for any true emo, and it’s still highly regarded in the scene. In celebration of its 15th anniversary today, we’re testing out our reader’s knowledge of the album’s lyrics to help relive the memories. Do you think you can match the lyrics to the correct […]
The Used, Anthony Green honor Kurt Cobain with acoustic performance
During Emo Nite last evening, the Used teamed up with Anthony Green to honor the late Kurt Cobain on the anniversary of his death. Yesterday marked 25 years since the legend’s passing. Additionally, Green says the event last evening was the first time he had ever performed with Bert McCracken. That said, their Nirvana covers […]
Four photographers explain why other women shouldn’t be competition
It’s a cutthroat world out there no matter what career path you choose, and professional photography is no different. AP spoke with four established photographers regarding the tools of the trade, their favorite shot they have ever taken and more. Whether you plan to pursue photography or are just looking for some general words of […]
The Used's Bert McCracken shares just how emotional the new album will be
[Photo by: @TheUsed/Instagram] The Used's Bert McCracken recently opened up on a podcast about the band's upcoming seventh album, The Canyon, and how much the album means to him. Check out what he said below. Read more: Op-Ed: In defense of the Used’s “Over And Over Again” and their ‘new’ sound “Every day before we'd leave the […]
"The music industry is smaller than you think"—Craig Mabbitt & Telle Smith on unlikely friendships
Craig Mabbitt (Escape The Fate, the Dead Rabbitts) and Tyler “Telle” Smith (The Word Alive) take you through their extended intertwined history and talk about the unlikely friendships bands make on the road in part one of three in our latest artist-on-artist conversation. “I remember being young and walking around and seeing the older bands […]
The Used stream new album, ‘Imaginary Enemy’
UPDATE: You can also stream the album via Pandora. The Used are currently streaming their new album, Imaginary Enemy, ahead of its release on Amazon MP3. The album will be streaming their in full until March 31. While the Amazon player is absolutely awful—you can’t even skip songs—it still offers an early listen to the […]
Ask The Used anything on April 14
Have you ever wondered what actually goes on inside the mind of Bert McCracken? Well, here's your chance to find out: The Used will be hosting a Reddit AMA on Monday, April 14 at 2 p.m. EST from the Reddit HQ in NYC. Get your questions ready. The Used are set to release their new […]
List: Punks on the small screen, 14 musician television appearances
A couple weeks ago, AltPress brought you a list of musician movie appearances. This week, we thought we’d scale the screen down a bit and highlight the times when our television and music worlds have collided and we’ve had to rub our eyes and do a double-take. “Is that-?” Yes. Enjoy! CONTRIBUTORS: Scott Heisel [SH] […]
Watch Bert McCracken of the Used cook a spicy seafood stew
The Used frontman Bert McCracken recently took the interwebz to host a new cooking show, choosing to make cioppino, a spicy seafood stew. Rachel Ray jokes aside, the man downs a full habanero, gets stoned and cooks up a huge pot of stew along the way while keeping the mood lighthearted–you'd swear he's a natural. […]
Bert McCracken reveals the Used are to headline Take Action tour in January
In a new interview, Bert McCracken has revealed that the Used are set to headline the Take Action tour this January. While no official announcement has been made, AltPress have spoken to people familiar with the situation who have confirmed this news to be true.
The Used frontman barred from Canada
As Rolling Stone reports, the Used frontman Bert McCracken was denied entry to Canada and the band has been forced to cancel all upcoming Canadian tour dates. McCracken reports he won't be allowed in for 10 years due to misdemeanor criminal charges from 2001 and 2003.
Exclusive Interview: Bert McCracken on the Used partnering with Hopeless Records
After a quiet 2011, the Used are getting ready to re-emerge in a big way in 2012. For starters, they’re partnering with Hopeless Records to release their fifth studio album, Vulnerable, which is due March 27. And that’s not the only development: While it was widely reported the band were starting their own label, Dental […]
The Songs That Changed My Life: 24 Special Playlist
In our 24th anniversary special in AP 252, 24 artists including PATRICK STUMP of FALL OUT BOY, JADE PUGET of AFI, MARK HOPPUS of BLINK-182 and, well, 21 more told us about the bands who changed their lives. We asked each of the contributors to suggest one quintessential track from their icons, culminating in one […]
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