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Here's how 3OH!3 grew as artists after 'WANT' for their comeback
2020 has been a whirlwind of a year, full of things we couldn’t anticipate in our wildest dreams. One of those was the triumphant return of 3OH!3. The duo from Boulder, Colorado, made up of Nathaniel Motte and Sean Foreman, have been a staple in the scene since they started making music in the early […]
10 rock auditions from ‘American Idol’ you need to see
American Idol has had some wild auditions over the years, and we’re taking you on a tour of the very best and the very worst of rock and metal. Brace yourself for the weird, wacky and wonderful. Here are 10 of our favorite American Idol auditions every alternative fan should see for both laughs and […]
10 music videos that are totally goth (with the sound off)
From the underground in the ’80s to fashion runways in the 2000s to malls in 2010s to TikTok in 2020, goth aesthetic has been expanding and changing with the times. Due to its versatility and room for creative expression, the dark look and gloomy vibe have been a long-standing influence in many visual art forms, […]
Lars Ulrich’s least favorite Metallica song may surprise you
Lars Ulrich has finally revealed which Metallica song is his least favorite and his choice may surprise you. The song is off of Metallica’s classic 1988 album …And Justice For All. Read more: MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with ‘Tickets To My Downfall’ Ulrich recently revealed that “Sad But True” is one […]
MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with ‘Tickets To My Downfall’
On Sept. 25, Machine Gun Kelly released his highly-anticipated album Tickets To My Downfall. Now, the early sales projections for the LP are in and MGK could have his biggest chart debut yet with Tickets To My Downfall. Read more: Mariah Carey made a secret alternative album, and it’s full-on 90s grunge Throughout his career, […]
QUIZ: Which ’90s metal band are you the most like?
Some people claim that classic-rock juggernauts Led Zeppelin started the heavy metal genre. Other purists say that isn’t the case, and heavy metal owes everything to Black Sabbath (and Ozzy Fuckin’ Osbourne). Regardless of where you stand on the genealogy, the oft-lampooned genre hit its commercial peak in the ’90s, with albums from the Big […]
Joe Biden’s merch is a nod to concert shirts and Kamala Harris’ Converse
With the general elections this November drawing closer, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are continuing to hit the campaign trail (both in the United States and in Animal Crossing). Now, the Biden-Harris campaign has unveiled some brand new merchandise and the designs may surprise some of you. Read more: Eminem’s home intruder reportedly said he […]
The longest Wikipedia page has just been updated and it may surprise you
For those out there looking for quick information or to cheat on your homework, Wikipedia is a very familiar website. With millions of subjects and articles to choose from, Wikipedia remains one of the internet’s top resources for information. Now, the website has just updated its longest-ever page and the article’s subject may surprise some […]
Metallica surpasses Katy Perry in debut album sales
On Aug. 28, Metallica released their second live album collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony called S&M2. As well, Katy Perry debuted her sixth studio album Smile on the same day. Last week, it was projected that Metallica’s new album may outsell Perry’s Smile, giving the metal band the top debut album spot this week. Now, Billboard has confirmed that S&M2 has […]
Metallica and Katy Perry are battling for the top debut album spot
On Aug. 28, Metallica released their second live album collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony called S&M2. As well, Katy Perry debuted her sixth studio album Smile on the same day. Now, new projections predict that Metallica’s latest LP could beat sales of Perry’s Smile this week. Read more: Kanye West says God wanted him […]
These are 19 of the best music videos to come out of the scene
MTV launched Aug. 1, 1981, and eventually took over the planet as a youth authority and a music video jukebox that had the power to catapult an artist’s career to the stratosphere. As YouTube and other streaming platforms took flight in 2005, MTV slowly started becoming more obsolete and less meaningful as a video network, […]
MTV announces the first round of performers for the 2020 VMAs
We are just under a month away from the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. Last week, the full list of nominations was announced. Now, MTV has shared the first three performers confirmed for this year’s ceremony. So far, Doja Cat, J Balvin and K-Pop group BTS are all scheduled to perform. This year’s VMAs are happening on Aug. […]
Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift make history with 2020 VMA nominations
The full list of 2020 MTV Video Music Awards nominations is finally here. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, MTV is still planning to host the Video Music Awards on Aug. 30. The awards show is taking place in Brooklyn for the first time since 2013. Read more: This is why McDonald’s is closing 200 locations this year Last week, voting opened […]
Watch AJR honor Adam Schlesinger with a new Fountains Of Wayne cover
Back in April, Fountains Of Wayne‘s Adam Schlesinger tragically passed away due to COVID-19 complications. Since then, tributes to Schlesinger have continued pouring out. Now, AJR are paying tribute to the late musician, songwriter and creator in a new Fountains Of Wayne cover. On June 17, AJR shared a cover of “Hackensack,” taken from Fountains […]
See how Katy Perry and Taylor Swift influenced Sharptooth’s new video
Hardcore band Sharptooth hit us with a big announcement this week. On July 10, they will be releasing their new album Transitional Forms on Pure Noise Records. In celebration of the announcement, Sharptooth have released a music video that reimagines some of pop music’s most iconic videos. On Thursday, the band released a music video […]
Here are the Easter eggs we found under Fall Out Boy's 'Cork Tree'
Fall Out Boy‘s legendary second album Under The Cork Tree is a bacchanal of killer hooks and lyrics. It also has more pop culture references than a month’s worth of Jeopardy questions. To celebrate the record’s 15th anniversary, we did a deep dive to unravel all of the strands of references at play. The culture, […]
10 hilarious music videos that will put a smile on your face
Nothing’s worse than a music video that thinks inside of the box. The best visuals have storylines, kooky characters or hilarious costumes—some of the musicians on this list even love wearing mustaches no matter the occasion. Most often, punk and rock artists are comfy with being nontraditional, and they’re usually creative when it comes to […]
Katy Perry reveals pregnancy in “Never Worn White” music video
Katy Perry is officially pregnant with her first child. The singer/songwriter officially confirmed the news on social media, but her most recent music video “Never Worn White” got everyone talking. Perry says her and Orlando Bloom are “very excited” about the news. Read More: Asking Alexandria make an anthem for the unappreciated on “Antisocialist” Katy Perry […]
Nick Jonas embraces inner emo with Fall Out Boy, P!ATD sing-along
The Jonas Brothers continue to prove their scene cred, from the infamous My Chemical Romance reunion murmurs, jamming to All Time Low, blink-182 memes and throwing down at an MxPx show—just to name a few. Now, Nick Jonas is adding to that ever-growing list by covering Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco on […]
QUIZ: How much emo trivia do you really know?
We at AltPress hold the emo title in high regard and fully embrace all subsects of fans who proudly stand under the genre’s umbrella without discretion, only pure, kindred acceptance. We celebrate those who have first pressings of Sunny Day Real Estate vinyl, early 2000s My Chemical Romance fanatics who enlisted in the MCRmy during […]
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