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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”...

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 moon that occurs close to the autumnal equinox (the official start of fall) will illuminate th

“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. But it’s the ugly detuned ri...

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 conceptualist Dustin Bat...

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 7:12 a.m. EST on Friday,...

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. Read more: Stan Lee will be hon... Read More ...

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 mor...

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...

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 last October, being observed as something literally from out

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 are seemingly just as helpful to those suffering depression a

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 a reality The BBC finds young folks feel lonelier than the older generation in a survey of 55,000 people

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 "sensation deprivation" in the digital age, Live Nation p

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 the modern miracle of corporate synergy, you can let your $99 AncestryDNA info di

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 mo...

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...

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 impact of sad news on your psyche, the study shows that

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 York Times, researchers at the University Of California At Irvine reported in the Royal Society Open S

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 los ...

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 ...

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... Read More ... Read More ...