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Picture this: After 14 years in the rock ’n’ roll trenches, your band is at its peak, with admirable record sales and sold-out shows all over the planet. And when you’re offstage, everything around you is either on fire or falling apart. That’s exactly what frontman Oli Sykes and keyboardist/programmer Jordan Fish, the braintrust of […]

Lil Peep first came to my attention early in 2017 when a friend sent me a link to his song “Crybaby” and asked, “Have you heard this guy?” A quick dive into his music revealed a tattooed kid singing vulnerable lyrics over trap beats and guitar samples from scene favorites. It was intriguing. Going through […]

Besides navigating his roles as pop-crooning raconteur (Andy Black) and rock god seemingly descended from Valhalla (Black Veil Brides), the real Andy Biersack is grateful for his fans and eager to help make the world a better place. In this lengthy interview, we gave him topics and let him address them without prejudice or filter. […]

Panic! At The Disco mainstay Brendon Urie returns to the cover of AP prior to the release of Panic!’s sixth album, Pray For The Wicked. And while he’d probably say that his pop life is business as usual, many fans have embraced his work in a new capacity, one that aligns with their socio-political worldviews. […]

[Photo by: Nick Fancher] Underoath started out nearly two decades ago as Christian boys who just wanted to play music that excited them. They built their reputation on uncompromising art and faith-based initiatives only to end up driving wedges between themselves via mental breakdowns, substance abuse and the demands of real life. Now armed with […]

[Photo by: Giselle Dias]  Lynn Gunn got caught up in the whirlwind of being in a successful band, and it almost carried her far and away from her goals. Now, she’s sharing her travails and breakthroughs in the latest issue of AP. While recording PVRIS’ ambitious and ornate All We Know Of Heaven, All We […]

[Photo by: Elliott Ingham] Nobody thought the next brightest hopes of pop punk would be coming out of Wrexham, U.K. On top of that, nobody thought NECK DEEP were going to be the band to spread the gospel. It hasn’t always been the smoothest ride, though. Our newest cover stars open up about their climb, their struggles […]

[Photo by: Grizzlee Martin] Comedy best described as “no-he-didn’t,” progressive-thought icons, awesome creative collabs and full-on rock action: You must be at the fourth annual Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, Fueled By Monster Energy, where we’re bringing together all of your favorite rockers for a night of celebration and surprises. This month’s issue is your […]

[Photo by: Graham Fielder] The 22nd year of punk rock’s most enduring tour is about to kick off, and we’ve got the essential guide for any Warped Tour warrior. This year, we’re looking backward and forward: We caught up with the frontmen of Attila, Creeper, Dance Gavin Dance, I Prevail, Knocked Loose, Movements and Too […]

Thirteen years and seven albums in, the wiseguys of All Time Low have carved their space in pop-punk history. That’s why we’ve dedicated this month’s cover to exploring their storied past, as well as what their ride to the next level will bring. From making the party scene to achieving young renegade status, everything you […]

[Photo by Brendan Walter] Today, longtime favorites and AP’s newest cover stars Fall Out Boy dropped “Young And Menace,” their first new music since 2015’s American Beauty/American Psycho. The track comes from their upcoming seventh album, M A  N   I    A, and you can hear it below! M A  N   I    A  comes out Sept. 15, but […]

We are stoked to welcome PANIC! AT THE DISCO back to the cover of Alternative Press. We went back in time and had Brendon Urie reread his first-ever cover story for AP and add in commentary 11 years later. (How did P!ATD really feel about those baseball bats in their cover shoot?) Read more: Halsey asks […]

You’ve heard of “Bad Things” but there’s nothing but good vibes in this new issue—we’re welcoming MACHINE GUN KELLY to the cover of Alternative Press! He talks covering Blink-182 at his shows, collabing with a former member of Fifth Harmony and how he’s attacking 2017 with everything he’s got. Read more: Watch Papa Roach perform a […]

Welcome HEY VIOLET to the next cover of Alternative Press! From touring with the Smashing Pumpkins as middle schoolers to starting their own headline tour this spring, the members of Hey Violet have a lot to say. In their most in-depth interview ever, they’re ready to prove why they’re the next revolution in music. Read […]

[Photo by Brad Heaton] Welcome TWENTY ONE PILOTS back to AP’s cover! In a NEW INTERVIEW, they talk about the most inspiring moments with their fans, where they’re at with new music and the next steps in their world domination. Plus, we reveal the 21 moments that defined Tyler and Josh as they continue to conquer […]

Get deep inside the head of MELANIE MARTINEZ. In our newest cover story, she opens up about insecurities, fears, influences and much, much more. Included is an exclusive art piece she created just for AP, talking directly to her fans about how she has stayed strong and inspired throughout her career. We’re also getting behind […]

Suns out, fun's out—it's finally here! Our annual Warped Tour issue has arrived! We've been talking to the bold people (and pup!) fronting Sleeping With Sirens, Motionless In White, Tonight Alive, Real Friends, the Word Alive and Waterparks. We also got your all-access pass to everything behind the scenes for what makes Warped Tour run—from […]

We're all fans here—including Brendon Urie! So of course we got him in a room with his idol, Rivers Cuomo of WEEZER, to talk all about the Panic!/Weezer summer tour, math class and even Kanye West! We also called up members of PIERCE THE VEIL, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS, THE WONDER YEARS and REAL FRIENDS to […]

Our cover star for issue 292 is All Time Low! We've also got features on the Deadmau5/Gerard Way collaboration, Between The Buried And Me, Hostage Calm, VersaEmerge and Sean Mackin of Yellowcard. All of the regulars are in there, too: DIY, record reviews, Op-Ed, the AP Poll and more. Get all your info on the […]

Below you can view a new video from Minus The Bear during their time recording their upcoming album, Infinity Overhead. The album will be out August 28 via Dangerbird.