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These 15 punk albums from 1989 ended the ’80s loudly

Welcome to Alternative Press’ 15 best punk albums of 1989. It’s easy to look at the final year of the decade and see it as transitional. But there are portents of the future all over this list. Yet, truth be told, haven’t we seen that with all these lists? As we’ve worked on this series, […]

My Chemical Romance aren't the only reunion set for Aftershock 2021

It looks like Aftershock Festival will be bigger and better than ever in 2021. On Thursday, the festival confirmed that Machine Gun Kelly, Rise Against, Parkway Drive and Rancid are just a few of the artists joining the 2021 festival lineup. As well, it looks like headliners My Chemical Romance aren’t the only ones performing […]

20 Virgos in the music scene celebrating their birthday season

It’s finally Virgo season! It’s time to celebrate some of the coolest Virgos, born from Aug. 23 to Sept. 22. Virgos are known for being organized, creative, efficient, independent and charitable. Virgos are earth signs, which means they are also grounded and well adjusted. In the music industry, it’s great to have a Virgo around […]

These 20 bands from the late-'90s helped define alternative rock

The foundation of the alternative-rock scene had already been leavened by the late ’80s. The boundaries between the underground and the mainstream started to fragment thanks to Nirvana‘s success. Sadly, that band came to a tragic end before the halfway point of the decade. Fortunately, there were many great bands from the late-’90s moving things […]

Here are 20 bands from the ’90s you probably forgot about

The 1990s started out with DS-1 distortion pedal grunge bands viciously stomping on the global spandex-wearing hair-metal movement from the decade before and ceremoniously ended with the rise of the baggy-pant rockers of nü metal and bleached-blond boy bands with chiseled faces, courtesy of TRL. However, some incredible acts and songs fell under the radar […]

Why you’re not punk if you don’t support BLM according to Brett Gurewitz

Since being founded in 1980 by Bad Religion guitarist/songwriter Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records has become synonymous with punk rock. Whether you’re a punk lifer or a casual fan of the Offspring’s Smash, Epitaph has had a big, loud effect on your life. Scan the spines in your vinyl collection. You’ll see their signature tombstone logo […]

Booking agencies help artists and crew through the pandemic with NITO

The moratorium on live music events affects more than just artists. From sound technicians to catering people, the universe behind your favorite bands’ tours is significant. That’s why a group of independent booking agencies created the National Independent Talent Organization (NITO). The nonprofit group seeks to promote the welfare of its members, advocating for a […]

These 5 essential Misfits albums practically defined punk

Oct. 19, 2019: The original Misfits—singer-songwriter Glenn Danzig, bassist Jerry Only and guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein (with ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo and guitarist Acey Slade, formerly of Joan Jett‘s Blackhearts) headlined NYC’s Madison Square Garden over ’90s punk heroes Rancid and OG late ’70s Brit-punks the Damned.  The sold-out pre-Halloween celebration was a triumph […]

These 20 bands defined the sound of the late ’90s

In the wake of grunge and just before Linkin Park reanimated the next decade, these 20 bands dominated the late ’90s and made their respective marks on rock ’n’ roll from 1995-1999. With the exception of a few, most of the acts listed here still play shows today. 311 Let’s start this list with the […]

“TOP 10 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE” as told by Hot Knife

Brooklyn pop-punk quartet Hot Knife are here to stick it to the corporate elite in their brand-new track “TOP 10 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE.” The band are exclusively premiering the riffy and sarcastic song with AltPress. The single comes from their forthcoming five-track EP Dread, due April 20 via Black Numbers. The EP was […]

20 essential songs from 2000 that still hold up today

2000 paved the way for modern pop-punk, metal and rock music fans enjoy now, such as  All Time Low, Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance. The influence of artists such as Marilyn Manson and Sum 41 is still evident in today’s alternative scene, too. This list may make some fans feel a little old, […]

Dropkick Murphys and Rancid tour to make your spring punk AF

Boston bruisers Dropkick Murphys and West Coast punk lifers Rancid are teaming up for a spring tour that’ll make you ball your fists and jump around. The “Boston To Berkeley II” tour begins May 3 in Concord, North Carolina, and ends May 24 in Lewiston, New York. Fans will recall that both bands went out […]

Green Day music videos ranked in order of greatness

Green Day are a famed punk-rock band who’ve been around for decades—from breaking out on MTV with their 1994 hit album Dookie to the mainstream success of 2004’s American Idiot. The band recently released their 13th full-length, Father Of All Motherfuckers, adding even more visuals to their insane catalog. To celebrate, we’ve ranked every Green Day […]

Epitaph announces genre-blending artist Lil Lotus as newest signing

Epitaph Records just announced its most recent signing. It’s none other than genre-blending hip-hop/rapper Lil Lotus. To celebrate the announcement, Lil Lotus dropped a new video for his single “Never Get Away” Watch the video and check out the announcement below. Read More: ‘Fortnite’ files complaint as Dancing Pumpkin Man threatens emote lawsuit Lil Lotus combines […]

Welcome to Rockville 2020 has Disturbed, MIW and more joining Metallica

The Welcome to Rockville lineup is officially here and it is amazing. In addition to Metallica playing two different sets over two different nights, fans are also treated to the likes some of the most legendary acts in rock. This Danny Wimmer Presents Welcome to Rockville will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in […]

Sonic Temple 2020 lineup has Slipknot, BMTH, more joining Metallica

The second annual Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival will return to Columbus, Ohio early next summer. The three-day music festival features an enormous array of top rock groups performing on three different stages. As previously announced, Metallica will exclusively headline all five of Danny Wimmer Presents’ hard rock festivals in 2020. Epicenter will be the […]

Epicenter 2020 lineup has Papa Roach, I Prevail, more joining Metallica

Epicenter is back and louder than ever with the release of its 2020 festival lineup. The three-day music festival features an enormous array of top rock groups performing on four different stages.  As previously announced, Metallica will exclusively headline all five of Danny Wimmer Presents’ hard rock festivals in 2020, with Epicenter being the first. They […]

10 self-titled albums that are just as epic as ‘blink-182’

blink-182 are celebrating the 16th anniversary of their scene and world-renowned self-titled (or untitled) album. With that being said, we’re taking a look back at some of the best self-titled albums over the years. With the self-titled album being a music staple and well more than 10 bands naming albums after their bands, this list […]

Top 15 punk LPs of 1977 that undeniably defined the year

Punk festered the entire ’70s: The Stooges and New York Dolls cleared the field as all the misfits on the margins waited their turn, marinating in a stew of poverty, filth, midnight John Waters screenings, scratchy thrift-store garage and rockabilly 45s, ancient dimestore William S. Burroughs paperbacks and clothes stolen out of Goodwill dumpsters, then […]

Misfits New York City show confirmed by Danzig as last reunion set

Ever since they started playing reunion shows, fans have wondered how long the original Misfits would be performing and it looks like Glenn Danzig has confirmed the end. The band’s show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 19 will be the band’s final one together before they go their separate ways. Read More: Chris […]
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