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Paramore’s 'Brand New Eyes' still resonates on its 12th anniversary

Warped Tour icons Paramore were featured on our October 2009 cover (#255). The band gave AltPress an exclusive look at their breakout success and their infamous surprise performance at the beloved festival. They also took us into the songwriting and recording process behind Brand New Eyes, their third studio album. Additionally, the members gave their thoughts […]

Return to blink-182's 'Neighborhoods' on the album's 10th anniversary

Our October 2011 cover (#279) turned to blink-182. The band connected with AltPress on the eve of their record Neighborhoods, recorded following a lengthy hiatus. In the interview, Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge discussed the challenging process that led to the new record. More than that, they spoke about the artistic journey that led to […]

Trent Reznor talks uncertainty, changing music world for 1999 cover

For the cover story of our September 1999 issue (#134), AltPress interviewed Trent Reznor. At the time, Nine Inch Nails was just on the eve of releasing their classic album The Fragile. At the time, five years had passed since the group’s landmark album The Downward Spiral. Reznor was uncertain, not only about his own […]

Drag superstar Adore Delano’s punk AF attitude is changing everything—and you’re next

After being launched into the greater consciousness via stints on American Idol and Drag Race, our latest cover star vocalist/performer Adore Delano has become as fierce as any mosh pit, fueled by both a massive, dedicated fanbase and the overarching need to get things done on her terms only. READ MORE: Adore Delano talks second […]

Twenty One Pilots' "Heathens" reimagined by hardcore/metal string quartet Seven)Suns—watch

Hardcore metal string quartet Seven)Suns have covered music from bands like Dillinger Escape Plan and Pantera in the past. Now the group is back, bringing a dissonant, raw take on Twenty One Pilots' “Heathens.” Read more: Earl Maneein, heard on the Dillinger Escape Plan’s ‘Dissociation,’ opens heavy metal violin concerto “Heathens,” Dillinger's “43% Burnt” and more […]

A Peek Into Taking Back Sunday's Early Days--In Their Own Words

Before Taking Back Sunday settled into the Taking Back Sunday lineup you know and love, they had a slightly different configuration: Eddie Reyes’ pal Antonio Longo was the vocalist—and a kid named Adam Lazzara was on bass. Of course, the latter eventually settled into the frontman role after Longo departed from the band, Shaun Cooper […]