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Alice Cooper disagrees with Gene Simmons’ rock is dead claim—here’s why

Last month, KISS bassist Gene Simmons stirred up quite a debate again when he said that rock music is dead and fans are to blame for it. Now, Alice Cooper is disputing these comments and revealing why he thinks rock music is, in fact, still very much alive. Read more: BMTH confirm a ‘Sempiternal’ era […]

15 punk albums from 1992 that thrived in the era of grunge

The mood of 1992: “We won!” Nirvana’s Nevermind sold by the truckload hourly. All anyone could talk about was alternative rock and grunge. Record biz execs walked around that spring’s SXSW convention in Austin in floppy, artfully unwashed hair, just-purchased flannel shirts and ripped jeans. You’d pass a line of them in the parking lot […]

10 Sub Pop Records releases that set the stage for modern grunge

When Evergreen State College student Bruce Pavitt began his Subterranean Pop fanzine in the early ’80s, covering American independent bands and recordings, he had no idea he would virtually invent an entire rock genre. He was just looking to earn a course credit at the freewheeling Olympia, Washington, higher education outlet. But the ‘zine had […]

10 amazing fan art pieces made entirely out of food

Growing up, your parents probably taught you that it’s rude to play with food. Some artists chose to ignore that lesson and take their fan art to the next level by exclusively using food to make portraits and fan art of their favorite actors, singers and characters. From cakes to sandwiches, these food artists made […]

10 albums from the ’90s that need to be listened to front to back

Interestingly, some of our favorite albums ever recorded always seem to have one or two, if not more, tracks that we can just do without. The songs we hit the forward button on robotically, just as the one before it fades completely or comes to its triumphant cymbal-smashing final note. We have conversations about how […]

15 punk guitarists of the ’90s who paved the way for the genre’s future

Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk guitarists of the ’90s. One notable difference between this list and the other two we’ve compiled is the inclusion of several women. Punk did much to democratize rock ’n’ roll in the ’70s, with many pioneering all-female (the Runaways, the Slits) or mixed-gender lineups (X-Ray […]

Hear Metallica's stripped down take of this classic Alice In Chains song

Metallica is paying homage to fellow legends in heavy metal and rock Alice In Chains with a stripped-down acoustic cover of “Would?” The cover track comes as part of a livestream all-star tribute to Alice In Chains’ legacy and late singer Layne Staley. Read more: Spotify Wrapped is showcasing the one song that got you through the year […]

Record Store Day's Black Friday clearly saved the best releases for last

We hope you saved some money because Black Friday is Record Store Day’s final shopping event of 2020. If your toes don’t curl at the breadth of this month’s selections, well, do you even like music? There are plenty of great titles being reissued on the vinyl format for all of your post-Thanksgiving wonderment. Here […]

The top 15 alternative WWE entrance songs of all time

In wrestling, music is just as important as the gear a competitor wears to the ring or their finisher that’s used to end a match. It’s a part of a wrestler’s identity and how the fans know who’s coming through the curtain at the beginning of a match. For big companies such as WWE and […]

Chris Cornell's daughter Lily wants to destigmatize mental health

While most of the globe has transitioned into COVID-related lockdowns and restrictions for the better half of 2020, it’s no surprise that people are seeking answers on how to maintain their mental health. During these unprecedented times, Lily Cornell Silver, the daughter of Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell and Susan Silver, has admittedly struggled with her own […]

20 Leos in the music scene celebrating their birthday season

Happy Leo season! It’s that time of year again where we are celebrating our favorite Leos who were born from July 23 to Aug. 22. Leos are known for radiating confidence, ambition and creativity but deep down being emotional and introspective. Leos are a fire sign, and they sure do bring the heat, especially in […]

This company turned Black Veil Brides into strawberries in a new yogurt ad

Thanks to the company Danup, Black Veil Yogurt is now a thing. The company has been transforming musical artists into various fruit cartoons as part of its latest advertising campaign. Now, Black Veil Brides are the lastest group to be used for the campaign. As part of the advertising for Danup yogurt, the members of […]

My Chemical Romance explain taking government loans for reunion tour

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, various artists were forced to cancel or postpone their 2020 tours. This unforeseen circumstance has caused major financial losses for some in the touring industry. My Chemical Romance are just one of many bands who received government-backed loans to cover losses for their postponed reunion tour. Now, the band are […]

Danny Worsnop joins metal album-driven ‘Of Bird And Cage’ video game

Over the years, Danny Worsnop has been involved in various projects outside of Asking Alexandria. Now, Worsnop’s latest venture is part of the upcoming Capricia Productions video game Of Bird and Cage. Worsnop is voicing one of the game’s main characters named Ari. Read more: Here’s everything joining ‘Umbrella Academy’ season 2 on Netflix in […]

10 unexpected cameos Fall Out Boy snuck in their music videos

Fall Out Boy are one of the biggest bands in the scene, and they certainly have the music video cameo appearances to prove it. From fellow musicians all the way to reality stars, the rock quartet made memorable, hilarious videos to their most famous tracks with help from special guests.  From the guest themselves to […]

Kevin Lyman knows 320 Festival was worth it if one person was helped

Not even the coronavirus can stop Talinda Bennington and Kevin Lyman from doing good. The 320 Festival, a program designed to address aspects of mental health, goes live tomorrow morning online. Once the pandemic put a moratorium on live music performances and major gatherings, the widow of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington and the founder […]

‘Paradise City’ was almost named after a different classic rock song

Last week, American Satan fans got their first taste of the film’s series spinoff with a brand new trailer. Since being released on May 1, the Paradise City teaser has earned over 4 million views. Due to the trailer’s success, the show’s creator is sharing some behind-the-scenes secrets about Paradise City. Ash Avildsen, Sumerian Records […]

Coronavirus: Concerts, tours, festivals and more cancellation tracker

The coronavirus is having a massive impact on the entertainment industry, and as the pandemic continues to grow, more events are either canceling or postponing. With every industry from music, film, sports and more being affected by the spread of the virus, we’re keeping track of which events are being called off. Check back for […]

10 bands whose debut albums remain iconic to this day

How many bands do you stan for that have hit it out of the park on their first album? It’s a rhetorical question, don’t answer it. Because that’s why we’ve created this video for 10 bands whose debut albums remain iconic to this day. There is an often-quoted truism that all bands find themselves frustrated […]

Jutes comes to terms with “Everyone Knows” in genre-blending single

Singer-songwriter Jutes is continuing to lead the charge on the no-genre mentality. Blending the flow of hip-hop with the grit of punk like artists such as YUNGBLUD or Machine Gun Kelly, the rising singer is dropping off his latest song, “Everyone Knows.” This past summer, Jutes released his debut single “Start Over” with Capitol Records. […]
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