christmas song

Hear twenty one pilots’ surprise holiday song “Christmas Saves The Year”

twenty one pilots fans can finally take “Level Of Concern” off of repeat (or should we say a never-ending loop) because the duo have returned with another brand new song, “Christmas Saves The Year”. Following Tyler Joseph’s hidden nod to Clancy and the tease of a pending “gift” Monday, the band finally shared the new […]

QUIZ: What scene Christmas song are you?

Ahh, it’s that time of year again. If you haven’t started blasting the Christmas songs already today, then we have you covered. We put together a quiz to help you nail down your Christmas jam, so grab yourself a mug of cocoa and be prepared to dance (or mosh) around the tree in no time! […]

Craig Owens aims to provide “musical therapy” for holidays with new song

Craig Owens released heartfelt Christmas track “It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way” just in time for the holidays. The former Chiodos singer hopes the track can lift people’s spirits when they’re feeling down this season. Read More: Denny’s gig mosh pit damages dining room, band raising repair funds Earlier this year, three years after […]

Lil Jon, Kool-Aid Man team up for Christmas song and it's, uh, something

In what might be the most bizarre collab of the year, Lil Jon has teamed up with the Kool-Aid Man for a Christmas song that will either have you saying “Oh, yeah!” or “Oh, no!” We’ll let you decide for yourself. Read more: Tumblr issues rule clarification after adult content ban Lil Jon is easily […]

Ryan Ross, Z Berg team up on Christmas song, “The Bad List”—watch

Former Panic! At The Disco guitarist Ryan Ross joined forces with Z Berg to premiere their Christmas duet “The Bad List” exclusively with AP. “The song is about the beginning and the end of our relationship…both of us losing our minds,” Berg explains. “I put Ryan in a car on Christmas Eve and shipped him […]

Hear Pale Waves' new take on the classic "Last Christmas"

English indie-poppers Pale Waves ring in the holidays with a seasonal Spotify single sporting a cover of classic Yuletide tearjerker “Last Christmas” from George Michael‘s ’80s Wham! outfit. Hear the band’s twist on the tune, below. Read more: James Corden says we’re all pronouncing blink-182’s name wrong, but are we? The spirited cover song divining […]

August Burns Red's "Carol Of The Bells" is being played at Disneyland

[Photos by: August Burns Red/Facebook, Disney, Solid State Records] A Disney resort is reportedly rockin' August Burns Red's cover version of the holiday tune “Carol Of The Bells,” including a live marching band performance set to the metalcore rendition of the popular Christmas carol. Watch below! Read more: 18 winter tours you should definitely check […]

August Burns Red bring Christmas spirit with cover of “What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)”—listen

[Photographer: Ray Duker] Having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit? August Burns Red has you covered. The band just released their cover of “What Child Is This? (Greensleeves),” and it’s bound to get you dancing (or moshing) around the tree in no time. Give it a listen below! Read more: August Burns Red mosh around […]

Four Year Strong give us an early Christmas present with 'Home Alone' cover—listen

[Photo by Edward Carmin] Four Year Strong have given us a gift for the holidays. The Massachusetts natives have released their version of “Somewhere In My Memory”—originally written/composed by John Williams for the 1990 film Home Alone—just in time for the holiday season, and we have an exclusive first listen.  Read more: Ever wonder what happened to […]

This Wild Life tell story behind "Sleigh Ride" cover for 'Punk Goes Christmas'

When This Wild Life's Kevin Jordan and Anthony Del Grosso sat down to record “Sleigh Ride” for Fearless Records' Punk Goes Christmas (Deluxe Edition), it wasn't the duo's first crack at covering the song.  Hear the guys tell the story of their first time trying to record the track as a gift for Del Grosso's mom. The […]

From First To Last stream outrageous "Santapacolypse" Christmas song

It’s the holiday season yet again, which means From First To Last have returned with a new Christmas song. This year, they’ve unleashed an outrageous track, titled “Santapacolypse,” which you can stream below. The single features Periphery frontman Spencer Sotelo on vocals. Read more: Watch this guy in a From First To Last shirt eat a five pound […]

Drama State's "It's Starting to Hurt a Lot Like Christmas" shows holidays aren't always happy

Indianapolis pop-rockers the Drama State are teaming up with Alternative Press for the exclusive premiere of their original holiday song, “It's Starting to Hurt a Lot Like Christmas.”  The Midwest quintet explores the lonelier side of the Christmas season with the new track. “I wrote this song around the time I spent my first Christmas […]

Panic! At The Disco, Falling In Reverse members team up for Christmas song

Panic! At The Disco bassist Dallon Weekes and Falling In Reverse drummer Ryan Seaman have teamed up for a holiday ditty, titled “Sickly Sweet Holidays.” The idea to make a Christmas song together came about when the former bandmates had some downtime in their respective groups and got together to jam. Weekes assumes vocal and bass duties […]

Song Stream: August Burns Red, "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"

Today, August Burns Red re-release their 2012 Christmas album Sleddin' Hill: A Holiday Album with the addition of their reimagining of “Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy,” originally composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky for the ballet “The Nutcracker.” Stream the song below and pick up the album now on iTunes.

Video Premiere: Never Shout Never, "Under The Mistletoe" (ft. Dia Frampton)

Never Shout Never recently released his new Christmas collection, The Xmas EP via his label, Loveway Records.  The third track is his holiday original which features Dia Frampton of Meg & Dia. Check out the APTV premiere of the video which features studio footage of the two!

Song Premiere: Masked Intruder, "Under The Mistletoe"

Masked Intruder are gearing up for the holidays with the release of a Christmas 7-inch, Under The Mistletoe, which comes out December 10 via Fat Wreck Chords. You can get festive today as you decorate for the season with our exclusive stream of the A-Side, “Under The Mistletoe.” We received the following message from the Intruders. Might we […]

Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance) posts Christmas song, "xmas sux"

Perhaps following the lead of My Chemical Romance bandmate Gerard Way, who posted a mysterious track on Soundcloud last night, guitarist Frank Iero has also uploaded a song. xmas sux soundcloud.com/frnkiero-1 — frnkiero (@FrankIero) December 7, 2012   Listen to “xmas sux,” a disgruntled anti-Christmas song below:

This Century recording Christmas cover song

This Century are recording a new cover song for the holiday season. Check out a tweet from the band's official Twitter below. Recording our Christmas cover today, be prepared for something a bit different 🙂 — This Century (@thiscentury) November 28, 2012

Song Premiere: Wolves At The Gate, "The King"

In time for the holidays, Wolves At The Gate will release “The King,” an original Christmas song, via iTunes on December 4 through Solid State Records. Stream the holiday song below, and let us know what you think in the comments.