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Doyle discusses new album and veganism at NAMM 2016

Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein talked with APTV about his in-the-works album which follows the 2013 release of his first solo album, Abominator at the 2016 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) convention,  In terms of the new album, he says jokingly, “shoddy guitar playing will be there,” but also noted the skill of the band's new drummer […]

Jacky Vincent talks about new projects at NAMM 2016

At this year's National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) convention, Jacky Vincent talked to APTV about his new solo project and about his new signature Dean guitar. As far as being solo goes, Vincent had a change of pace after exiting Falling In Reverse. “It's been a little trippy,” said Vincent, “but it feels good.” […]

Rock legend David Ellefson of Megadeth tells us about his favorite new bands

In this video, AltPress chats with rock legend David Ellefson of Megadeth at the NAMM show. Ellefson describes the gear-oriented event as “Disneyland for adults,” while our correspondent Ryan J. Downey jokes about NAMM being the music industry's Comic-Con. Ellefson continues to discuss how Megadeth has been supportive of the punk scene and which bands from […]

"We're starting on new stuff now"—Ashton Irwin of 5 Seconds Of Summer chats with APTV

AltPress correspondent Ryan J. Downey ran into none other than Ashton Irwin of 5 Seconds of Summer at NAMM this past weekend to get a little taste of what's to come for the band. While Irwin couldn't give us much detail (“we haven't written a bar of music yet”), he did admit that 5SOS have […]

NAMM 2016 with 5 Seconds Of Summer, Miss May I and more

APTV caught up with some of your favorite artists—including Ashton Irwin, Levi Benton and Jacky Vincent—while exploring the happenings of NAAM 2016! — Videographer: Possum Hill

5 things we can't wait for at NAMM this year

The world's largest trade-only music convention, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) will be making its return to Anaheim, California's Convention Center starting today. This year's convention will feature premiere artist performances, signings, interviews and showcases on new product lines and gear from some of your favorite bands and brands. Alternative Press will be there […]

Exploring NAMM with Pierce The Veil, Green Day and Of Mice & Men

APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major catches up with Tré Cool (Green Day, SJC Drums), Mike Fuentes (Pierce The Veil, Truth Custom Drums, Vater, Zildjian) and Tino Arteaga (Of Mice & Men) at NAMM. Stay tuned to the end for part two at AP's NAMM after-hours bowling party where we chatted with with Memphis May Fire, New Years Day […]