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18 emerging pop-punk artists backed by Pinkshift’s Ashrita Kumar

Back in February, Alternative Press hailed Pinkshift as one of 100 Artists You Need To Know. Now, vocalist Ashrita Kumar is expanding that list with 18 of her favorite emerging pop-punk-adjacent bands. It might not surprise you to learn that the Baltimore-based outfit’s influences are just as eclectic as their sound. In fact, Kumar is quick to note […]

Supergroup Fuckin Whatever (Circa Survive, TBS, Grouplove) only had one rule

It’s been nearly five years since Adam Lazzara, John Nolan, Anthony Green and Ben Homola took to privately closing out their summer tour stops with improvised, instrument-less displays of their far-reaching creative talents. Now, the Taking Back Sunday, Circa Survive, and Grouplove supergroup, Fuckin Whatever, are actively collaborating for the first time ever. It seems a strange twist of fate that a collective first […]

Brendon Urie reveals how he prepped for first Panic! At The Disco demo

Panic! At The Disco vocalist Brendon Urie has opened up about the band’s first demo during his Twitch stream a few short days ago. You can watch a clip of the discussion below. Read more: Slipknot stop for fans: “No one’s f—ing getting hurt on my f—ing watch” Following the conclusion of P!ATD’s massive Pray For The […]

Joey Jordison teases Slipknot demos, ponders return to band

Joey Jordison says he’s sitting on a wealth of unreleased Slipknot material in the new issue of Metal Hammer, the former drummer for the iconic masked metalheads teasing unheard demos and expressing a muted desire to return to the band while celebrating the 10th anniversary of the group’s fourth album, All Hope Is Gone. Read […]

David Bowie's first demo, thought lost, recovered in bread basket

David Bowie‘s long-lost first demo was recently found in an “old bread bin” by a former bandmate, as reported by Pitchfork. The recording’s of a song by one of the late artist’s earlier groups, the Konrads — listen to a short clip below. Read more: Check out these Bowie-themed transit cards Konrads drummer David Hadfield […]

Three 'Dookie'-era Green Day demos have surfaced—listen

Green Day Authority is reporting of three newly surfaced Green Day demos that seem to date back to the Dookie era, sometime between 1992 and 1993. Read more: Green Day covers by Neck Deep, Bayside, Taking Back Sunday drop on Spotify The first track is “J.A.R.,” which stands for Jason Andrew Relva, who was a […]

Fall Out Boy's "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark" was a demo for 'From Under The Cork Tree'

As if you don't remember, Fall Out Boy made a triumphant return from their hiatus in February 2013 with the lead single from Save Rock And Roll, “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up).” Read more: Here’s who will do Panic! At The Disco Drunk History if Brendon Urie wins […]

The Killers release previously unheard 'Sam's Town'-era demo, "Peace of Mind"

The Killers are releasing a limited edition vinyl reissue of Sam's Town on October 7, along with an unheard demo of “Peace of Mind”, celebrating the ten year anniversary of the album. The new double LP is limited to only 5,016 copies and includes a ten year anniversary gatefold book along with the record. Sam's […]

Chiodos demo song surprise-released—here's the exclusive interview with Craig Owens

[Photo cred: Ashley Osborn] Chiodos’ socials roared to life Friday morning with the sharing of a demo song, which you can listen to below. This is the first material from the band since 2014’s Devil. We have an exclusive interview with frontman Craig Owens, who wasn’t aware that guitarist Pat McManaman was going to be releasing the […]

Rare demo tape from Kurt Cobain's pre-Nirvana band surfaces online

Before Kurt Cobain formed Nirvana, he fronted a band called Fecal Matter. The group, which also consisted of future Melvins drummer Dale Crover on bass, only released one demo throughout their time together, titled Illiteracy Will Prevail. (Kurt had just dropped out of high school at the time.)  Read more: Almost all of new Kurt Cobain […]

Ion Dissonance return with catastrophic "Ill Will" demo

Canadian heavyweights Ion Dissonance have broken their silence with a catastrophic new demo track, titled “Ill Will.” You can give the song a listen below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! In an official statement, ID revealed that due to health issues, Dominic Grimard from the Last Felony will be taking over bass duties for […]

Hear a clip of a new Sleeping With Sirens song

Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn recently revealed that the band were in the studio recording new material. Now, Quinn has posted a rough clip of what appears to be a new SWS demo being played in the studio to his Instagram account. Listen to the song clip below, and let us know your thoughts.  […]

Soundgarden share 1994 “Black Hole Sun” demo

Soundgarden have shared frontman Chris Cornell’s 1994 demo for “Black Hole Sun,” ahead the release of the band’s anniversary Superunknown reissue. It’s obviously a rougher cut than the final version, but it still has all the same bells and whistles. Listen to the demo below, and let us know what you think. The Superunknown deluxe […]

Green Day stream “State Of Shock”

Green Day are streaming “State Of Shock,” a previously unreleased track from their upcoming demo LP, Demolicious, which will be released on Record Store Day (April 19). Listen to the song below, and let us know what you think. Demolicious will include “State Of Shock,” 18 demos and an acoustic version of “Stay The Night.”

Artist Vs Poet release "Where I'm Gonna Be" for free download

Artist Vs Poet have released a new studio demo for “Where I'm Gonna Be.” The final version appeared on the band's latest EP, Sleep. Fans can download the track for free here. Leave us a comment with your thoughts! AVP's upcoming album, Sake Of Love, is due out on March 4. The band's most recent […]

Wolf:Speak (ex-Oceana and Decoder) stream demo

St. Petersburg, Florida's Wolf:Speak are streaming their debut four-song demo. The band includes original Oceana vocalist Keith Jones, who recorded on 2008's the Tide, then later joined another former Rise Records act, Lead Hands/Decoder, who released an album and broke up in 2012. Check it out below and let us know what you think! Sell Music online at ReverbNation.com

Anti-Flag stream unreleased demo song "I Hate People Like You"

Anti-Flag stream an unreleased demo from 1992, “I Hate People Like You” in celebration of their 20 year anniversary. The 20 Years of Hell 7″ vinyl/online subscription series, which was announced earlier this year will include six digital Archives EPs of rare and unreleased material. Pick up the series here and get it for a […]

Death Spells post sixth demo clip, "I don't know much, but I know I loathe you."

Death Spells have posted their sixth one-minute demo preview clip, “I don't know much, but I know I loathe you.,” which you can stream below. Stay tuned to AltPress for more Death Spells next week!

Cute Is What We Aim For release new demo, "Titanic"

Cute Is What We Aim For released two new demos, “Next To Me” and “Songs For Summer” earlier this month. Today, they unleashed yet another demo, “Titanic,” via Purevolume. Stream the song below and let us know what you think and head to PureVolume to see what frontman Shaant Hacikyan had to say about the song.

Eyes Set To Kill release "True Colors" demo for free download

Eyes Set To Kill have posted a demo version of their new song, “True Colors.” The band recently signed to Century Media Records and plan to release their new album in spring 2013. Fans can download the demo here and stream it below. Tell us what you think!
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