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Defeater have announced their summer vacation—a headlining tour across Europe in June and July 2015. Supporting acts haven't been announced yet at this stage in the game. The band signed to Epitaph Records in January. Their highly anticipated fourth full-length album is due out later this year, set to follow 2013's Letters Home. During that album […]

Melodic-hardcore's future stars Household have entered the studio with Defeater guitarist Jay Maas to record a new album. The effort is scheduled for a tentative release later this summer. You can check out a few photos from the group below.  Video: Household (Blood & Ink Records) release must watch video for “Purpose” The impending LP will follow the band's […]

Alcoa, the side project of Defeater frontman Derek Archambault, have premiered a new song from their upcoming sophomore album, Parlour Tricks, titled “Always Chasing Me.” You can listen to the track below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Alcoa (Defeater’s Derek Archambault) premiere new single, “All Dolled Up” (exclusive) Parlour Tricks is due out on February 24 […]

Defeater have officially signed to Epitaph for the release of their highly anticipated fourth full-length album, which is due out later this year. You can check out an announcement from the band below. Check out clips of Defeater in the studio The impending record will follow the band's 2013 LP, Letters Home. Defeater has remained fairly […]

After recovering from hip replacement surgery, Derek Archambault (who also spits fire for hardcore punks Defeater) is bringing his alt-rock/country project Alcoa back to life with a new sophomore LP, Parlour Tricks. The record will be released on February 24 via Bridge Nine Records and is up for pre-order now. Today, the band are teaming up with […]

Defeater are currently in the studio recording what will be their fourth full-length album. Members Jay Maas and Joe Longobardi have been posting video clips and pictures documenting their progress online, a few of which you can check out below. The impending record will follow the band's 2013 LP, Letters Home. Defeater has remained fairly inactive in 2014 due […]

Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) recently underwent hip replacement surgery made possible by his PledgeMusic campaign, where you can still purchase remaining copies of Alcoa's Thank You EP. Defeater were forced to drop a tour earlier this year due to Archambault's withholding medical issues—likely for the last time. An update on Alcoa's page reads: “The surgery was a great success, […]

San Diego, CA’s Capsize are continuing to prep the impending release of their latest LP, The Angst In My Veins, as they have premiered the title track from the effort over at Rocksound. You can listen to the track, which features Defeater guitarist/vocalist Jay Maas, below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Pre-orders for The Angst In My […]

Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) has one week left on his PledgeMusic campaign to raise funds towards the costs of his hip replacement surgery. In the past, issues with his hip have prevented him from touring; most recently forcing Defeater to drop off their spring tour as support for the Wonder Years. AP is proud to premiere the beautifully done trailer for Thank […]

Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) recently launched a PledgeMusic campaign to raise funds that will go toward paying off the costs of his hip replacement surgery. In the past, issues with his hip have prevented him from touring; most recently forcing Defeater to drop off their spring tour as support for the Wonder Years. Archambault has recorded a new Alcoa EP, titled Thank You, which is available digitally for […]

Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) has launched a Pledge Music Campaign to raise funds that will go toward paying off the costs of his hip replacement surgery. In the past, issues with his hip have prevented him from touring; most recently forcing Defeater to drop off their spring tour as support for the Wonder Years. Archambault has recorded a new Alcoa EP, entitled Thank You, which is available […]

With winter about to exit stage left, we're beginning to think of all things spring. After scouring countless merch outlets online, we came up with 21 of the best picks for your upcoming tank top needs. 1. Defeater – Ash Tray Realistic photo art on tank tops is oddly scarce. Defeater really nail their aesthetic […]

Defeater have dropped off the Wonder Years’ Greatest Generation World Tour due to medical issues with frontman Derek Archambault. You can check out a full statement from the band below: “Hey all, we have some bad news with a silver lining.  Derek's doctors and surgeons have strongly recommended that he get his hip taken care […]

In tangent with the European leg of The Greatest Generation World Tour, The Wonder Years have announced a North American tour for spring of 2014 with Defeater, Citizen, Real Friends and Modern Baseball. General admission tickets go on sale Friday, December 13 at 10 am local time. The band is offering an Acoustic VIP Bundle, which includes a […]

Defeater have released a music video for “Bastards,” the opening track to 2013's Letters Home. The band are currently supporting the Bridge Nine Records release on tour with August Burns Red now through December, then they will head over to the UK and Europe for a headlining run early next year. Rob Soucy directed the video, […]

Defeater have announced a European/UK headlining tour with support from Caspian, Landscapes (EU only), More Than Life (UK only) and Goodtime Boys. They'll head overseas from January to February 2014. Check out the tour flyer followed by its full itinerary below. The band are currently on the road in North America with August Burns Red, Blessthefall […]

August Burns Red have announced a fall tour with Blessthefall, Defeater and Beartooth. Several artists on this tour will be out in support of recently released albums including August Burns Red’s Rescue & Restore (out now via Solid State Records), Blessthefall’s Hollow Bodies (August 30 via Fearless Records), Defeater’s Letters Home (out now via Bridge […]

Defeater are preparing to release their new album, Letters Home, on July 16 via Bridge Nine Records. Pre-orders are available on Bridge Nine Records' webstore and Bandcamp. Fans can stream the album in its entirety below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts! Defeater are currently on the Vans Warped Tour. Tickets are on sale […]

Defeater have premiered a new single titled, “No Shame.” The song is the third single from the band's upcoming album, Letters Home. Fans can pre-order the record before it's officially released on July 16. Stream the track below and tell us what you think! Defeater will be on the Vans Warped Tour from July 11 […]

Every week, AP receives mountains of new releases to review. In this recurring list, we will count down a few of the most anticipated albums we received (that have been announced and are cleared to talk about) and give you a couple quick fun facts about each. You heard it here first! CONTRIBUTORS [SH] Scott […]