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20 artists who defined the sound of nü metal from past to present
Whether or not you lived through the golden age of MTV and JNCO jeans, the discovery of the nü-metal phenomenon was an awakening for any generation. Slamming orchestrated metal intensity in the same track as raw, off-the-cuff hip-hop energy sounds like a contradiction. In many ways, the genre seemed like a musical oxymoron that would […]
The final Record Store Day drop may very well be the best one yet
It looks like Record Store Day 2020 turned out to be a success for both stores and fans this year. While farming exclusive releases over a series of months initially drew criticism, the gambit did pay off for retailers hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns and collectors who wanted something amazing to color their ample free […]
DevilDriver got robbed of a Guinness Book Of World Records spot
When Dez Fafara put an end to the nü-metal unit Coal Chamber in 2003, nobody knew what he was up to. Today, the history is there. As frontman of DevilDriver, Fafara has been kicking all the ass while keeping his integrity intact for over two decades. With the impending release of DevilDriver’s ninth album, Dealing […]
Slipknot are canceling all of their summer 2020 tour dates
Slipknot are canceling all of their summer Knotfest tour dates today over the coronavirus pandemic. The band made a post on their social media accounts saying they’re looking forward to performing for fans again while refunds are going to be made available for all ticket holders. Read More: An original Ghostface killer wants to make comeback in ‘Scream 5’ The […]
Slipknot unveil epic Knotfest At Sea lineup with Anthrax, Behemoth, more
Slipknot just announced the lineup for their very special inaugural cruise Knotfest At Sea. The lineup is stacked with incredible bands. Anthrax, Behemoth, Devildriver, Sevendust, Skindred, Ho99o9, Higher Power and Sleep Token will all join them on the ship. Plus, even more bands are yet to be announced. The voyage was announced in November and […]
All Hail The Yeti have zero tolerance for bullying on new song
Metal-for-life diehards All Hail The Yeti have a lot to celebrate this year. First and foremost on the list is “Felo De Se,” the track whose lyric video AltPress is premiering today. Translated from its original Latin, the song title means “felon of himself”: a person who has died by suicide or has perished after […]
15 unforgettable mosh pits that made history in music
There is no such thing as a “traditional” mosh pit, but these heavy concert staples sometimes go to extremes. Here are 11 mosh pits that have been remembered for their ridiculousness, tragedy or danger. Read more: Ashley Purdy drops first solo song since Black Veil Brides departure 1. Joe “King” Carrasco appears crowdsurfing in 1981 […]
13 songs for Friday the 13th
There’s only one Friday the 13th this year, and you’re in the midst of it. Some people celebrate the occasion by watching Jason Voorhees slaughter unsuspecting youths who are just trying to get some action while others spend the day performing rituals to ward off bad luck. However you spend the day, we decided it […]
Chat live with DevilDriver tonight
Tonight at 6 p.m. ET, AP will host a live video chat with DevilDriver. Please submit your questions for the band in advance using the Twitter hashtag #APAskDevilDriver, then head to the chat page at 6 p.m. to tune in! CHAT LIVE WITH DEVILDRIVER
DevilDriver, Trivium announce co-headlining tour with After The Burial and Sylosis
DevilDriver and Trivium have announced a co-headlining fall tour with support from After The Burial and Sylosis. The co-headliners will be touring in support of their upcoming albums. DATES: 9/12: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 9/13: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory 9/14: Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom 9/16: Calgary, AB @ Macewan Ballroom 9/17: Edmonton, AB @ Union […]
Exclusive Stream: DevilDriver's "Blur"
Check out this exclusive stream of “Blur” from DevilDriver's new album, Beast, out Feb. 22 on Roadrunner Records. You can buy the album on iTunes here. Frontman Dez Fafara had this to say about the song: “This track is simple [and] to the point: [It's about] when you walk in the bus or backstage to […]
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