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Established in 1994, Fearless Records has progressed into a label renowned for its influence, innovation and Punk Goes… cover compilations. Kick-starting the careers of Mayday Parade, Motionless In White and As It Is, the label soon became synonymous with launching successful scene-setters and bolstering the progression of established bands, including the reunion of Underoath and […]

Established six years ago purely as a means of paying homage to their metal forefathers Korn, Slipknot and Pantera, the buzz surrounding DED soon grew way beyond the members’ expectations. Before they knew it, the band were caught up in a whirlwind of intense touring, mounting public attention and the opportunity to record their debut […]

In the music world, everybody has to start somewhere. While a producer’s early albums are their proving ground for a bright future in the field, they also need luck on their side to find a successful band and a scene-changing album to springboard the rest of their career into the stratosphere. From legendary production masters […]

You know when an album is all fun and games, then the last track has you existential? What is it that makes artists want to leave us down and out? Maybe it’s the fact that we can’t simply say, “That was fun!” and move on. Sometimes, it might take a sad song to feel the […]

Being a parent with a normal job is hard. Now imagine being on the road much of the year and still tackling the responsibilities of having a family. Many musicians balance their crazy work schedule with family hangouts and, of course, changing diapers. So we’ve compiled a handful of rock star parents who have the […]

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard. We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

With COVID-19 decimating live music and shows this year, it’s only natural for us to wax nostalgic.  As long as we can listen to shredding solos, blast beats and singers imitating velociraptors, everything would be fine. Not this year, though. Instead, we’re going to remind you about 12 forgotten metalcore tracks that ruled the damned […]

2020 is set to be a big year for Slaves. On Friday, they announced that their new album To Better Days will be released in August. To Better Days will be the first full-length LP Slaves have released since 2018’s Beautiful Death. Along with the new album announcement, Slaves have also released a music video for […]

Coronavirus or not, the British heavy music scene is thriving in 2020. Although bands are being forced to cancel tours as fans stay at home, more and more of us are streaming the music we love and discovering new acts while working remotely. With a promising year ahead on both sides of the pond despite […]

Changing band members can have a huge effect on the music, but swapping vocalists can be considerably more detrimental. While a singer’s voice can make or break a band, some have managed to maintain successful careers with multiple vocalists and even improve their sound through a shake-up in the vocal department.  Take a look below […]

Kayzo continues to dominate the EDM-alternative crossover space with another epic collab. Recruiting rock act Bad Omens, the scene’s favorite DJ is teaming up exclusively with AltPress to premiere their new riff-fueled track, “Suffocate.” Bad Omens frontman Noah Sebastian and guitarist Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson join Kayzo’s ever-expanding resume of collabs. Previous team-ups include All Time […]

With the love-struck-turned-murder story of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, the music community has been filled with love stories from musician couples spanning all genres that we just can’t get enough of.  From the twenty one pilots drummer Josh Dun and his fiancé Debby Ryan to the late great Kurt Cobain and his widow Courtney […]

The true golden era of metalcore can—and will—be debated until the end of time, but the years between 2006 and 2011 were a notable period for our scene. Heavy music progressed into something that resonated with so many people. Aggressive verses, soaring choruses and, of course, outrageous, scene-shattering breakdowns ruled our speakers. It’s hard to […]

Hayden Capuozzo, known as the DJ and producer Kayzo, is cementing his spot in the world of rock and electronic music with his new album, Unleashed. Teaming up with some of the most revered artists in alternative and modern rock, Kayzo has created a crossover genre that challenges sonic boundaries with its versatile sound. Unleashed […]

Kayzo has announced his forthcoming album featuring collaborations with We Came As Roman‘s late vocalist Kyle Pavone, Of Mice & Men, Underoath and more. Check out the full tracklist of collabs below! Read more: A Day To Remember announce the Degenerates tour with stacked lineup Today, the producer and DJ announced his new album, Unleashed, slated to […]

Everyone goes through bouts where they feel unsure of themselves. It could be from starting a new journey in life or questioning something someone said in passing.  Luckily, one of the greatest things about music is that there’s a song for every emotion. Whether it’s happiness, sadness, love and everything in between, there’s probably a […]

2009—a tremendous year of defining albums from big bands and soon-to-be game-changers in metalcore—seems like a lifetime ago. The Devil Wears Prada released their iconic third album, and blessthefall started a new era with vocalist Beau Bokan. Many bands did their part in cultivating the genre to its peak. Among the many memorable releases, we’ve […]

Blending alt-rock instrumentation with electronic music and its many subgenres, rock/EDM collaborations and crossovers have been on the rise lately. Many big-name artists are teaming up together to create a unique sonic hybrid. Here are 10 crossovers and cross-genre collabs you can’t miss. Read more: Mark Hoppus jokes MCR are next after Motion City Soundtrack […]

Alex Gaskarth has been keeping plenty busy between All Time Low and Simple Creatures, but that’s not to say he doesn’t have time to try something new. Hardcore ATL fans might argue Gaskarth dabbled in electronic with joke track “Sticks, Stones And Techno” circa 2005. However, Kayzo collab “Up In Flames” marks his first true venture into […]