Halloween
The story behind POORSTACY’s horror-influenced 'Party At The Cemetery'
POORSTACY’s second album, Party At The Cemetery, is here just in time for the Halloween season. On the new record, POORSTACY builds upon the eerie nature of his music by bringing a more cinematic approach to the sound. In a number of ways, Party At The Cemetery is the audible equivalent of a horror film, something […]
The Aubreys, DED, Bishop Briggs & Sueco make AP October cover debuts
From the Aubreys, Spiritbox and DED to Bishop Briggs, Sueco The Child and Tom Morello, issue #399 is jam-packed with musicians who are leading the way for alternative music. The onset of fall and the fast approach of Halloween offer an occasion for us to reflect on the passage of time. With this issue, Alternative […]
Good Charlotte and Clay Mates tease exclusive Halloween NFT collection
Clay Mates and Good Charlotte have announced an exclusive collaboration: the planned release of a collection of NFTs to celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31. Shared by both Good Charlotte and Clay Mates on their socials, the creative duo revealed limited details of a “Trick or Treat”-themed drop that will be available exclusively to Clay Nation […]
Nick Hexum on 311's tour, the band's 30th anniversary and more
311 are in the midst of a major tour with special guests Iration and Iya Terra, taking them on the road to over three dozen U.S. cities. The band also will be livestreaming select shows via their streaming platform, 311 Streamsystem. Additionally, they recently announced three shows over Halloween weekend, including an appearance at The […]
Ice Nine Kills drop ‘Child’s Play’-inspired “Assault & Batteries”—watch
Ice Nine Kills have released a Child’s Play-inspired single “Assault & Batteries” from their upcoming album, The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood. The new track was accompanied by a highly cinematic music video that continues to build the universe of Ice Nine Kills. “Assault & Batteries” is the second single to be released from […]
Former Roadrunner Records A&R exec remembers Joey Jordison of Slipknot
Monte Conner, the music industry veteran who signed Slipknot to Roadrunner Records in 1998, has written a tribute to Joey Jordison on Variety. Jordison was an iconic drummer and one of the founding members of Slipknot. Conner starts off his piece by discussing the depth of Jordison’s multifaceted creativity. At the time, Conner was the […]
10 duos who prove two people can make the biggest sounds on stage
When you think of musical duos, your first thought may be twenty one pilots, but they’re not the only two-piece creating killer tunes. These bands have certainly proven that you don’t need to fill out the stage to fill the room with hits, so open your mind and your heart to these other twosomes worthy […]
Read AltPress’ first interview with Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance
Featured in the August 2004 issue 193, My Chemical Romance made their major Alternative Press feature debut before appearing on the cover of issue 197 in December 2004. Following the release of their sophomore album in June 2004, ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge,’ the group were interviewed by Leslie Simon and shot by Anthony Saint […]
Frank Iero loves that fans dress up as My Chemical Romance years later
When Frank Iero first got his start in the New Jersey hardcore and punk scene, the only thing he had on his mind was creating something loud and disruptive onstage. Adorned in dirty band T-shirts, at-home bleached hair and a zero-fucks-given attitude, Iero adamantly dedicated himself to creating a wave of sound up until he […]
10 alternative artists who have defined Riot Fest throughout the years
Over the years, Riot Fest has taken over Chicago’s Douglas Park with circus sideshows, carnival games and, most importantly, an incredible lineup. But its history stretches even further back, drawing people of all ages and backgrounds between its hub and offshoots in Toronto and Denver. The festival has been running for 15 years strong, solidifying […]
10 artists who brought the alternative scene to your favorite TV shows
Across the 2000s and 2010s, there was a whole lot of angsty entertainment to watch on TV or in movies. Often, the lines between those different types of entertainment became blurred, much to superfans’ delight. Cameos from big-name musicians or even entire bands were a constant in the biggest TV shows and movies of the […]
Creeper’s Will Gould never expected his Salem side project to be so massive
Last October, in a brief interim between strict U.K. lockdowns, Creeper’s Will Gould played four shows in two cities with his side project, Salem. In a dark, small venue in London the night before Halloween, fans sat at separate tables, some sitting devoutly through both the matinee and evening show. With the restrictions, it could […]
My Chemical Romance reschedule tour dates for 2022
My Chemical Romance are rescheduling their reunion tour dates for 2022. The highly anticipated run will mark the follow-up to the band’s return at The Shrine in Los Angeles in December 2019 following a clue-filled reunion announcement weeks prior on Halloween. Originally set to play their next shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan in […]
10 most unexpected musical moments from 'Saturday Night Live'
Performing on Saturday Night Live is a milestone for musicians in any genre, as it’s a moment in history that will be looked back on for years to come. For decades, some of the biggest artists of the time have taken the SNL stage, and most take the opportunity to give a memorable performance. Read […]
7 artists who were banned from ‘SNL’ for their badass performances
Getting booked as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live is the perfect way for any artist to become a household name. But with the national spotlight comes the show’s strict standards for guests, leaving some outspoken artists to feel restrained. As punk and alternative became more mainstream in the ’80s, the show began to […]
10 horror movies made before the '70s that every genre fan should see
Horror movies today are a lot more shocking and violent than they used to be. This push for increasingly gory films came about in slasher films from the ’70s and onward. While most people know classics such as Halloween, A Nightmare On Elm Street or Friday The 13th, it’s important to know the history of […]
10 extreme fashion trends musicians have actually pulled off
For some musicians, their fashion choices are almost as important as their art. Pop divas, rappers, rock stars and more have given us some of the most cutting-edge looks of all time that aren’t exactly wearable for an everyday person. We decided to take a look back and find 10 of the most extreme fashion trends […]
Tyler Posey and phem channel blink-182 for 'Valentine's Day In Hell' song
Audio Up gave us a special treat in October with their Machine Gun Kelly-fronted musical comedy podcast, HALLOWEEN IN HELL. Now, the show has returned to set the mood for the season of love… Well, OK, it’s a mood but probably not the one you’d expect. Just go ahead and forget the cliche of heart-shaped […]
10 ways Maggie Lindemann is keeping emo alive in a whole new way
Singer, songwriter and fashion entrepreneur Maggie Lindemann has been making waves in the alt scene in 2020, and she’s just getting started. Having come from a pop background, Lindemann started blending genres and experimenting with rock and metal sounds. She even created a pop-punk version of one of her radio singles, and it became a […]
Hear Senses Fail cover the Christmas songs no one else wants to play
As the holiday’s inch closer and closer, artists are helping get us in a festive mood and Senses Fail are doing their part with two brand new Christmas covers. The band are revealing two fresh cover tracks helping spread some holiday cheer and brighten your mood today. Read More: See Bayside celebrate life’s little moments in acoustic […]
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