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ONE OK ROCK return with Ed Sheeran co-written anthem “Renegades”—watch
Today, ONE OK ROCK issued a rallying cry with their new single “Renegades” and its accompanying music video. Co-written alongside Ed Sheeran, the anthemic track will serve as the theme song for the live-action, manga-adapted film, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, which drops April 23. The highly-anticipated release marks the band’s first since their 2019 album, […]
Here are 10 of the spookiest fast-food items of all time
Halloween is the best time of the year for many reasons, one being all of the great festive food. Besides candy and pumpkin pie, many fast-food chains offer special limited-time-only menu items that are both spooky and delicious. From black burgers to pumpkin-shaped pizza, many of our favorite junk food places have and still do offer […]
Ray Toro recalls Natsu Basho sumo tournament before MCR Japan return
My Chemical Romance guitarist Ray Toro is clearly very excited for the band’s return to Japan based on the selective posts he’s made using the My Chemical Romance social media accounts. Today the guitarist posted a photo of the 2007 Natsu Basho sumo tournament while looking back on his feelings about the event. Read More: ‘Toy Story 3’ […]
JUMEX journeys through Japan, anime inspo and his debut EP
Teen angst emerged, and it seemed like the world was suddenly falling apart in all directions for Mark Kiessling. In times of unspeakable distress, fear and despair, Kiessling found his getaway in Chicago’s drug culture and fell into a rut of addiction and depression. In need of a fresh start, he abandoned his vices and […]
Iconic ‘90s rock band beats Ariana Grande on Japanese charts
Dinosaur Jr., a popular ‘90s alternative rock band, has beaten Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” on the charts in Japan this week. However, to make matters even weirder, the song that is topping the charts is 25 years old. A video for Dinosaur Jr.’s “Over Your Shoulder” has amassed millions of views in the region seemingly […]
Pringles flavored ramen noodles are a real thing
Who doesn’t love Pringles or ramen after a long day? We all have our favorite junk foods we turn to in both good and bad times. Some of us reach for that bag of potato chips, which we may or may not cry into, and others may opt for a big, healthy helping of pasta. […]
This adorable Japanese mascot plays children's show theme song, death metal-style
Following in the footsteps of the death metal and beer-loving Hello Kitty character released back in January, Japan is back at it again with the adorable characters gone metal. A new video has surfaced, and it features the theme song “Anpanman's March,” taken from the popular Japanese children's television show called Soreike! Anpanman, in a heavier version that’s […]
12 up-and-coming bands from Japan you need to know
Japan has gifted the rest of the world with several sought-after things, including their tasty cuisine, anime and, of course, music. From established bands like X Japan and Dir En Grey to more recent acts such as BABYMETAL and ONE OK ROCK, this island country has proven itself as a musical trailblazer. With so much […]
Japanese McDonald’s takes Halloween to next level with chocolate and pumpkin french fries
[Photo Credit: McDonald's] The pumpkin flavored foods trend has been taken to a brand new level. The Japanese McDonald's chain has revealed a brand new festive french fry option, complete with pumpkin and chocolate sauce. (via Kotaku) Read more: 10 Things You Need To Know about Babymetal The special Halloween recipe will be available Sept. […]
10 Things You Need To Know about Babymetal
In this special episode of APTV's 10 Things You Didn't Know, Japanese metal band Babymetal share some secrets. See BABYMETAL live at the 2016 APMAs! As the name implies, Babymetal attempted to create their own genre, one that melded “cute” with metal. This became the inspiration for their album name Metal Resistance, too. Lead singer Suzuka Nakamoto, […]
United States have challenged Japan to a giant robot fight
So, long story short: U.S. company MegaBots Inc. has challenged Japan's Suidobashi Heavy Industries to a giant robot death match. The event was proposed via a YouTube video, which Japan accepted through their own video. The battle will take place around a year from now, with Japan choosing both the location and overall terms. While […]
Full routing announced for AP Tour Japan
The full list of dates and locations have been announced for the 2015 AP Tour Japan, Rising. Teaming up for the tour this year will be co-headliners Set It Off and Swanky Dank. The previous AP Tour Japan featured the Used, Silverstein and Crossfaith. Tickets go on sale March 26. Check out the dates and locations […]
The Land Of The Rising Fun: Expire Goes To Japan
Photographer: Midwestern hardcore landmarks Expire recently toured Japan for four headlining dates. After seeing guitarist Zach Dear posting gold on Instagram, we had to see what else was hiding on their iPhones. They've finished their new studio album, Pretty Low, which will see a mid-2014 release on Bridge Nine Records. Expire are back on tour and making their way across […]
Fall Out Boy announce 'Save Rock And Roll' Japanese tour dates
Fall Out Boy have announced a trio of dates in Japan, two in Tokyo and one in Osaka, as part of their Save Rock And Roll world tour, which continues in 2014. The arena tour has already covered North America and Australia, and will hit Mexico and Europe, in in addition to the newly-announced Japanese dates, next year. Before […]
Five Faves: Crossfaith frontman Kenta Koie on the best stuff Japan has to offer
This week, Kenta Koie, vocalist of CROSSFAITH (one of AP’s 100 Bands You Need To Know In 2013), shares some of his favorite things about his home country of Japan. 1. Akihabara Akihabara is known as the “Center of Japanese Otaku culture.” Akihabara is the craziest part of Tokyo; there are so many strange things […]
Passport Japan: A look inside our international music scene
Punk and heavy rock have never truly been in vogue throughout Japan. Sure, some of the bigger names from the U.S. and the U.K. have managed to do well in the island nation: Bands like Green Day, Paramore and Fall Out Boy continue to draw huge crowds for their concerts there, and lesser known groups […]
Live Video Premiere: FACT, "Tonight"
Japanese genre-destroyers FACT play their explosive one-and-a-half minute song “Tonight” to a rowdy crowd in this new live video. The song comes from their U.S. debut album Burundanga. Watch it and tell us what you think. FACT vocalist/guitarist Adam Graham states, “The video was shot when we did a (sold out) headline show at a […]
AltPress Japan launches; AP Tour Japan wraps in Shibuya May 16
As the AP Tour Japan, featuring The Used, Silverstein and Crossfaith begins, our new website, AltPress Japan, has launched. Watch a video message from Alternative Press founder and CEO Mike Shea, below and check out the new site at AltPress.JP. As Mike notes in the video: If there are awesome Japanese bands you think we should know about, […]
The Used, Silverstein and Crossfaith to play AP tour Japan; AltPress Japan launching soon
AltPress are excited to announce that we will soon be launching a Japanese AP website at AltPress.jp in early May. In conjunction with the launch, we are producing the first ever AP Tour Japan featuring headliners The Used with Silverstein and 100 Bands You Need To Know artist and Japan natives Crossfaith. Dates are listed below. Tickets […]
All Time Low announce 2013 Japanese tour
All Time Low have announced that they will be doing a three-show Japanese tour in 2013. Catch them in Tokyo at the O-East March 11, Osaka at Akaso March 12 and Nagoya at Club Quattro March 13. For more event and ticket information visit Creativeman.
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