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QUIZ: Is this a Black Veil Brides or Andy Black solo lyric?

Vocalist, actor, writer and Cincinnati native Andy Biersack goes by many names. He appeared as Andy Six when first fronting Black Veil Brides and releases solo music as Andy Black.  No matter where or who he’s performing with, he puts on a phenomenal show with deep messages and smooth vocals. Undoubtedly, we are stoked to […]

Sleeping With Sirens tease epic fall tour at the APMAs

PRS Lounge correspondent Ryan J. Downey sat down with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens after he performed alongside Good Charlotte at the 2016 APMAs.  Quinn discussed the feeling of appearing on stage with Good Charlotte, how Dashboard Confessional and The Starting Line were inspirations for their live-unplugged album and how he once bumped into Bono […]

Sleeping With Sirens and One Ok Rock welcome you to the Feldmann Universe

Today on APTV, we enter the Feldmann Universe (copyright Ryan J. Downey, 2015) with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens and Taka Moriuchi of One Ok Rock.  Downey discusses how the two frontmen met, their work with producer John Feldmann, Taka's secret to opening up his vocal cords before a set and more!  Plus, Kellin […]

APTV talks birthdays and festival food with Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust caught up with APTV’s Ryan J. Downey at Louder Than Life for a birthday chat, where he spoke about the new album, turning 43, hitting the road and all the great food at the festival. Stay tuned this week for more APTV segments from Louder Than Life and Rock Allegiance festivals, brought to […]

Beartooth gets cozy with APTV, talk plans for the rest of 2015

The guys of Beartooth sat down with APTV Senior Editor Ryan J. Downey at Louder Than Life to discuss how the festival is more than just music, but an experience. Awesome BBQ offerings and alcohol galore are just some of the perks! The band also divulged that they plan to start working a record after […]

Brandon Saller talks bringing back the spirit of young Atreyu with 'Long Live'

After their hiatus, Atreyu are “back and on attack!” Senior Editor Ryan J. Downey sat down with drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller at Louder Than Life Festival discuss the love (and hate) the band has gotten on the new album Long Live, vocalist Alex Varkatzas’ varied jobs, the wisdom they've gained over the years and how they've combined it with […]

Hollywood Undead talk writing new music, finding treasures at swap meets

Hollywood Undead go unmasked with APTV Senior Editor Ryan J. Downey at Louder Than Life. They talk keeping up the image of their rapper image (and mystique), cruising under the radar, touring the world and writing new songs and going to swap-meets. Stay tuned this week for more APTV segments from Louder Than Life and Rock […]

"I was excited about Star Wars in 1977. I'm not anymore."—Rob Zombie talks '31' and Groucho biopic

Rob Zombie and APTV’s Ryan J. Downey talk about stage production, special effects and Zombie’s new movie, 31 at Louder Than Life. 31 takes place on Halloween night where five people are kidnapped and brought to a remote location to be hunted for sport.  Stay tuned this week for more APTV segments from Louder Than Life and Rock Allegiance […]

Oli Sykes Won’t Pander: ‘’I didn’t want to be the classic 'drug addict recovery story’"

Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes talks to APTV's Ryan J. Downey about life's (and music's) grey areas and, specifically, not wanting to glamorize or have his personal recovery from addiction be a typical “drug addict recovers” story, AKA what people expect to hear and want him to say. Sykes talked about his growth throughout […]

If Bands Ruled The World with Beartooth, Atreyu, Hollywood Undead and more

We asked Beartooth, Atreyu, Hollywood Undead, Butcher Babies, Sevendust, Trivium and more what their policies would be if they were in charge. Find out which countries would they invade, whom would they pardon and where Donald Trump's ridiculousness fits into the mix. Do you think the world would be a better place if bands ruled […]

Rob Zombie talks new record and more at Louder Than Life Festival

APTV’s Ryan J. Downey sat down with Rob Zombie at Louder Than Life festival. In part one of the two-part interview, the two talk setlists, the new record and what it’s like being in a band this long. “Being in a band is hard. Not hard work. But it’s hard holding people together,” he says. […]

Oli Sykes: "Bollocks" to addiction, political correctness, selfish celebrities (exclusive interview)

Bring Me the Horizon’s, Oli Sykes, talked about his view on ‘controversial’ topics, with APTV’s Ryan J. Downey at Louder Than Life festival last week. Skyes talked about distinguishing jokes from serious comments and his opinion on political correctness saying of his sometimes shocking onstage banter, “I’m actively trying to find the most offensive thing […]

Ferris Wheels & Festival Food: APTV goes on an adventure with Tyler Carter

Issues frontman Tyler Carter went on a flavor exploration with and nearly made APTV's Ryan J. Downey wet himself at Louder Than Life festival last weekend. Watch as the two try out some gourmet tater tots and tamales, then go for a thrill ride on one of the Festival's many attractions: The ferris wheel. Stay […]