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15 unforgettable mosh pits that made history in music
There is no such thing as a “traditional” mosh pit, but these heavy concert staples sometimes go to extremes. Here are 11 mosh pits that have been remembered for their ridiculousness, tragedy or danger. Read more: Ashley Purdy drops first solo song since Black Veil Brides departure 1. Joe “King” Carrasco appears crowdsurfing in 1981 […]
Friday the 13th will be extra creepy thanks to rare full moon coincidence
Today is Friday the 13th, which is always a big day for us to celebrate due to our love of all things creepy. This year is particularly special, though, thanks to the moon deciding to be extra festive tonight. Read more: Ghost drop second ‘60s-inspired track “Mary On A Cross” from vinyl EP Tonight, the […]
Starset deliver a metallic sci-fi experience on “Divisions”
“Manifest,” the first real song (after the spoken-word piece “A Brief History Of The Future”) on sci-fi modern-rock outfit Starset’s new album, is both a call to adventure and a mission statement. Frontman Dustin Bates’ vocal prowess is richly melodic and in the present without having to resort to going alien Cookie Monster on us. […]
Starset find personality and purpose with anthemic ‘DIVISIONS’—listen
As a civilization, we’ve come too far along to just require our bands to be able to simply “rock out, man.” Sci-fi rockers Starset realize this, which is why the term “half gestures” isn’t in their vocabulary. Anticipation is high for the release of their new album DIVISIONS and it’s more than just empty hype. Frontman/chief […]
Full moon tonight won't actually be pink like name suggests, here's why
Here at Altpress, we love all things spooky, so Friday’s full moon is definitely something we’re interested in. The moon will not only be full, but also pink, so it’ll definitely give us pastel goth vibes. Read more: Patrick Stump discovered he could sing by accident The moon is officially going to be full at […]
Skrillex songs could repel mosquitos away from humans
Skrillex is pretty much one of the most popular EDM artists ever. Now scientists believe his music could be good for more than just listening — it can also ward off mosquitoes. We’re being serious. A study by Acta Tropica featured scientists playing the artists’ popular song “Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites” to yellow fever mosquitos. […]
Mars rover gives super emo final goodbye to NASA before death
NASA proclaimed that Opportunity Mars rover was officially dead on Wednesday, and it’s last message to Earth was the most emo thing we’ve ever heard. Opportunity was slated to operate for just 90 days but spent 15 years sending data back to our planet. Read more: Gerard Way reveals how ‘The Umbrella Academy’ came to […]
This horrifying pizza video is enough to break our pop-punk hearts
Happy National Pizza Day! Whether it’s thin crust, Chicago style, or pineapple (I’m judging you) that brings you joy, we’re celebrating all types of pizza pies on this glorious holiday. But one horrifying pizza video has surfaced that is so disgusting and painful to watch that our pop-punk hearts can hardly take it. Hold on […]
Alien probe may have passed near Earth last year, scientists say
Last year, a mysterious interstellar object known as Oumuamua passed through outer space. Now, two scientists at Harvard are hypothesizing that the celestial body may have been an alien probe as opposed to just a simple asteroid. Read more: Billie Joe Armstrong reacts to Vince Staples’ Green Day-ish album art The object shot past our Sun […]
Depressed? Taking a bath could help, study finds
Spending quality time in the bathtub could assist with mood disorders, a new study finds. That’s right, taking a warm bath can reportedly help with depression. At least, that’s according to the findings recently reported by New Scientist. Read more: See Machine Gun Kelly film’s intense first trailer Indeed, the benefits of taking a bath […]
Smartphones aren't to blame for young people's loneliness, survey says
It’s almost a given that you’re going to feel lonely at some point in your life. And a new survey says that young people are the loneliest age group, overall. But that may not be due solely to smartphone use, as is often suggested. Read more: Apple update makes fear of texting the wrong person […]
Fans more likely to value live music over sex, survey finds
A new study from concert giant Live Nation claims that music fans are 10 percent more likely to value live music over sex, as reported by Billboard. The finding’s just one detail revealed in the promoter’s new “Power Of Live” survey. Read more: Childish Gambino plots new tour dates after injury Citing a phenomenon called […]
Spotify, Ancestry to create DNA-curated playlists
Now you can rock a playlist curated by your own genetic code. That is, if you’re willing to share your Ancestry.com DNA results with Spotify. The odd pairing yields a website that makes a playlist based on the geography of your ancestors. Read more: 13 pop-punk lyrics you’ve been singing wrong That’s right, thanks to […]
Patrick Stump uses his sounds in support of science
Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump is a busy man these days. Not only is the musician on tour with his main act while sculpting soundscapes for upcoming thriller Spell, he’s also providing incidental music for a six-part documentary series promoting a more rational reading of science among the public. Read more: MGK’s “already over” his feud with […]
Having tattoos won't keep you from landing a job, study finds
Your elders’ wisdom isn’t necessarily your wisdom, and it looks like that universal ground rule is finally bearing out when it comes to tattoo culture. According to a new study, having a tattoo doesn’t necessarily harm your chances at getting a job. Read more: 10 reasons you shouldn’t get that band tattoo That’s right, the […]
Empathetic people get more joy out of music, study finds
Ever wonder why metalheads can often be the nicest people? Apparently, those who more intensely understand the pain or pleasure of others find more happiness in listening to music, a new study from Southern Methodist University finds. Read more: Here are the year’s 50 highest-paid musicians While the more empathy you have also heightens the […]
Mainstream pop music exhibits more sadness than ever, study finds
[Photo by: Pexels] Does pop music contain more sadness than ever before? A new music study that analyzed hundreds of thousands of songs from the past three decades has concluded as such, identifying a depressive content trend in mainstream pop. Read more: Study shows metal music is good for you As noted by The New […]
Psychopaths tend to prefer these two songs, according to a study
[Photo by: EminemVEVO/YouTube] Can one’s taste in music reveal a psychopathic streak? A recent study reportedly shows a link between music and psychopathy, and the details seem to infer that a couple key songs usually make up the proposed psychopath’s playlist. Better lose yourself in the music… Read more: Study shows metal music is good […]
Going to concerts can help you live longer, study claims
[Photo by: Pexels] Does a gig a day keep the doctor away? Regularly attending concerts can apparently increase your life span and boost wellbeing, according to a new study commissioned by British telecom company O2 and carried out by behavioral science expert Patrick Fagan. Read more: Study shows metal music is good for your brain […]
Pizza a healthier breakfast food than cereal, dietitian says
[Photos by: Pexels] In the latest dietary news—from a nutrition expert who's clearly doing the Lord's work—a piece of pizza may be a more beneficial breakfast food than your regular ol' bowl of cereal. Time to trade your Lucky Charms for a slice! Read more: MCR-themed pizzas seem better than revenge Dietitian Chelsey Amer tells […]
