Halestorm
20 women vocalists in metal who are a driving force for the genre
Metal is no longer a man’s world. All across the genre’s many subcategories, from folk to black metal, powerful female figures are putting their stamp on a genre that’s finally coming to terms with the inclusivity of the present day. Where symphonic icons Nightwish and Within Temptation blazed the trail for female leaders to step […]
Lzzy Hale, Code Orange’s Reba Meyers and more unleash Pantera cover
It’s a new day which means there’s another new cover somewhere on the internet to discover. This time around, a Pantera classic is getting a heavy metal refresh with the help of members of Halestorm, Code Orange and Baroness among others. Together, the talented musicians have teamed up with Two Minutes To Late Night for […]
Lzzy Hale just shared the story behind Rob Halford's new platform heels
Last month, Rob Halford shared a series of photos of him in some killer high heels. As it turns out, the impressive footwear was actually a gift from Halestorm‘s Lzzy Hale. Now, Hale has finally revealed the real story behind her gift to the Judas Priest frontman. Read more: Did this leak just reveal new […]
50 most anticipated albums of 2021 in alternative, metal and beyond
This year’s biggest lesson for most of us has been to expect the unexpected. While that mainly went for life itself, it certainly also applied to music. But still, there’s a lot to look forward to in the most anticipated albums of 2021. 2020 saw plenty of surprise drops and album release-date pushbacks. So, really, […]
15 recent Christmas songs that might replace your emo holiday favorites
Whether we like it or not, Christmas is here again. And this year, it’s going to be an even weirder one. We’re enduring a holiday season adulterated by limited celebrations with family and friends due to COVID-19. So we need a strong festive playlist to keep our minds off the unusual setting 2020 has handed us. […]
See how these musicians are using their voices on Election Day
Today marks Election Day in the United States, where Democratic candidate Joe Biden and Republican incumbent Donald Trump are hoping to obtain or retain The White House. This election is unlike any other in many ways. Not only are we living through a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, but we have also seen the current POTUS show signs […]
Here's how #iVoted Festival is breaking records with a 600-artist gig
Billie Eilish, Jeff Tweedy, Taking Back Sunday, Trey Anastasio of Phish and over 600 other artists will take part in the largest single-night digital concert ever this Election Day, the #iVoted Festival 2020. The event, which runs from noon to 2 a.m. ET Tuesday, will be held on the streaming platform Mandolin. Participating acts will […]
Evanescence did something they've never done before with "Use My Voice"
With 17 years under their belts since their debut album, Fallen, invaded prom nights and every rock radio station across America, Evanescence have homed in on creating a hybrid of rock ’n’ roll and symphony. With powerhouse vocalist Amy Lee at the helm, the group have amassed an enormously dedicated fanbase across their four full-lengths. […]
Industry misogyny led to Evanescence making “Bring Me To Life” a collab
Evanescence have released a number of hits throughout their career including “Bring Me To Life” featuring Paul McCoy. Now, Amy Lee has revealed just how their collaboration with McCoy came to be and the reason may surprise you. Read more: Billie Joe Armstrong’s next album is full of his ‘No Fun Mondays’ covers Over the […]
17 MGK songs that rock just as hard as ‘Tickets To My Downfall’
Machine Gun Kelly has carved out a name for himself with rapid-fire verses and an incredible live show, building a full-blown movement much bigger than his music. Backed by a family of loyal fans and a full band, the actor/musician has poured his all into four full-lengths and multiple mixtapes over the past decade. Having […]
20 Libras in the music scene celebrating their birthday season
We have made it to Libra season! Libras are known for living a life of luxury and appreciating the finer things. You’ll often find Libras to be the most fashionable of the zodiac, and their essence is alluring. Libras thrive at the forefront of the music community because of their unique style and confidence. If […]
22 women musicians who have been inspiring the scene since the 2000s
Throughout the 2000s, women started to dominate the alternative music scene with their powerful stage presence and otherworldly talent. Following in the footsteps of riot grrrls, they proudly represented the fact that women rock just as hard, if not harder, than men. Despite the “boys’ club” of emo, punk and pop-punk communities, the women on […]
Must-See Music: New tracks from Halestorm feat. Amy Lee, Joji and more
If it’s Friday afternoon, it’s time for Must-See Music, our recap of the week in video and song releases, as well as all the new exciting premieres brought to you exclusively by Alternative Press. Plenty of great music was heard this week. A team of rebooted/reinvented U.K. upstarts finally released their second album. Two dynamic […]
Halestorm highlight how concerts couldn't happen without touring crew
Fans of Halestorm know better than to expect the Grammy-winning band to take time off, even in the midst of a pandemic. Despite having dedicated the spring to write and record their next album, vocalist Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger have risen to the task of bringing entertainment to their homebound followers through concert […]
Corey Taylor was secretly recording his debut solo album and it's done
Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor is saying he’s completed his first-ever solo record during the coronavirus pandemic. In a chat with Halestorm‘s Lzzy Hale on We Are Hear‘s Raise Your Horns With Lzzy Hale, he reveals it’s been difficult not to drop the news but he’s completed the record along with the backing band for his live solo shows. Read More: […]
Here are the performances to livestream this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
Here are the performances to livestream this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
Here are the performance streams to watch this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
Inkcarceration Festival is officially canceling its 2020 event
Inkcarceration Festival is officially canceling its 2020 event due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The festival was set to run July 10-12 at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, but they’re revealing dates for next year’s event right now. Read more: Hear the first song from Machine Gun Kelly’s pop-punk album The festival’s lineup included […]
AP&R playlist: Haunting electro-rock, indie undercurrents and emo dad odes
You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]
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