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These 11 punk-rock drummers defined the 1980s
Welcome to Alternative Press’ selection of the 1980s’ 11 best punk drummers. One key factor happened that changed it, and the character of its musicianship: hardcore. ‘70s punk posited that Anyone Could Do It. While this was true on paper, some degree of basic musicianship was required to make truly great punk rock. This was […]
Here's how to get free tickets for Rise Against's upcoming summer tour
In May, Rise Against announced their Nowhere Generation tour. The summer run will see the group perform in over a dozen U.S. cities. Alternative Press and Live Nation have partnered to offer an exclusive ticket giveaway for the tour. Pairs of tickets will be available for five cities and can be won by tagging your […]
Rise Against tackle the American Dream in rock anthem "Nowhere Generation"
Rise Against are officially back with a powerful black-and-white video for their dynamic new single “Nowhere Generation.” The new song tackles the idea of the American Dream and the sacrifices people make in order to be successful in the United States. “Nowhere Generation” is the title track off of Rise Against’s first full-length studio album […]
Fat Mike knew NOFX's new record couldn't be a double album– here's why
It’s hard to believe that SoCal punk-rock legends NOFX have been around for nearly 40 years, but the band are still proving naysayers wrong song after song with their enduring and tenacious success. To showcase such, the band are releasing their 14th full-length Feb. 26 via Fat Wreck Chords. The aforementioned record is called Single […]
20 pop-punk drummers who set the beat for the whole genre
If you’ve been a pop-punk fan for quite some time now, we’re willing to bet it was a fast, upbeat song that first made you fall in love with the genre. You probably still remember the jolt of energy you felt when your now-favorite songs blasted through your speakers for the first time, and you […]
NOFX tackle gender identity in new song "Fuck Euphemism"—listen
NOFX are back with another taste of their forthcoming 14th studio album Single Album. On Feb. 2, NOFX unleashed a powerful lyric video for “Fuck Euphemism,” a track that addresses Fat Mike‘s sexuality and gender identity. Read more: Post Malone has finally addressed being cursed by that haunted box Last month, NOFX debuted the first […]
See NOFX honor all of those fan covers in “Linewleum” featuring A7X
It looks like NOFX fans are in for quite a treat this year. This week, the band announced that Single Album, their 14th full-length album, is officially on the way. To help kick things off, NOFX have teamed up with Avenged Sevenfold for their new single “Linewleum,” which is honoring all of the fans who […]
10 essential punk Christmas songs to add to your holiday playlist
Christmas is quite possibly the most musically controversial holiday of the year. Not everyone digs the varying styles of seasonal music, though it’s a genre unto itself. You have the ancient carols, full of religious imagery, usually sung by hoary old choirs. The early 20th century’s awash with hokey Tin Pan Alley Christmas standards, sung […]
Watch and learn how Descendents make the perfect cup of coffee
SoCal punk legends Descendents are known for three things. First, their mastery of what has now been termed “melodic hardcore.” Second, the quaint line drawing of their lead singer Milo Aukerman they’ve adopted as a mascot logo of sorts. Last but not least is their legendary penchant for consuming coffee. And not that Frappuccino, moo-latte […]
The Dangerous Summer, Diamond Youth, more announced for Fest 12; pre-fest schedules posted
The Dangerous Summer, Diamond Youth and On My Honor are among 25 acts newly announced for Fest 12, culminating in a total of 395 bands having been announced to play so far this year. The full list of new additions to the Fest's 2013 lineup is: Sleepytime Trio RVIVR Diarrhea Planet The Last (featuring Bill Stevenson and Karl Alvarez) Brainworms (reunion) […]
Alkaline Trio enter studio with Descendents drummer Bill Stevenson
Alkaline Trio have announced they are recording their ninth studio album–the follow-up to 2011's Damnesia–with the Descendents drummer Bill Stevenson, who has produced the likes of Rise Against, NOFX, Hot Water Music, Comeback Kid and more. Frontman Matt Skiba said, “If someone would have told 20 years ago that I would be making a record with Bill […]
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