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Lamb Of God don't have the answers, but they know listening is crucial
Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe is one of the most recognizable metal musicians of his generation. And right now, for once, he’s living just like you, sitting around his home and draining his phone battery. Granted, his life is normally more exciting. But you probably wouldn’t trade if you had to pay the price […]
These 15 crime-inspired songs made art as terrifying as real life
Most of us already know that life isn’t about rainbows and unicorns. Nope. You can fall to your death sliding down a rainbow. You can get gored by a unicorn having a bad day. Life can be very sad, ugly and violent. And these 15 crime-inspired songs capture the essence of some of the worst […]
Here's what Slayer would sound like mixed into an emo rap song
Slayer are widely known as one of the most iconic thrash metal bands of all time but their music has also made its way into the world of hip-hop before. While rappers like Lil Jon and Public Enemy have previously used the band’s shredding metal for beat samples, Youtuber Red Sky is taking “Raining Blood” and transforming it into an […]
15 songs based on true crime stories that will keep you up at night
Curiosity about the human mind has led to a mass interest from people about why some decide to become murderers. Countless musicians have used the gripping stories of well-known serial killers for their songs. Whether they’re based on the infamous true crime accounts of notorious killers such as John Wayne Gacy, Ted Bundy and Jeffrey […]
30 classic discographies to immerse yourself in while at home
While everyone is self-isolating, we’re all looking for ways to fill our time. Why not spend it digging into some of the classic bands you’ve always been meaning to learn about but haven’t been able to? With the amount of spare time everyone has, sitting down and listening to an iconic band’s entire discography is […]
10 shocking genre-crossing collabs that are better than you thought
With Altpress having nearly 35 years in the rock ‘n’ roll circus, we will gladly adhere to one evident truth. “Anything can happen.” Remember that iconic punk band who vowed for decades they’d never reunite? How about those superstars who vowed they’d never play Warped Tour? Who ever thought these people would ever be in […]
Here are 20 punk and metal songs you can easily learn on guitar
While people are stuck at home over the next while, picking up new skills and hobbies has been at the top of their minds. If you’ve ever had a guitar just collecting dust in the corner of your closet and you never had the time to really learn, the world has presented us all with […]
Gary Holt says he tested positive for COVID-19 but is "in the clear"
A few weeks ago, Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt revealed he was suffering from all of the symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus and today he’s confirming he has tested positive. In a now-deleted post on his Instagram account, Holt explains that his test results came back positive while his wife Lisa tested negative. Read More: Watch Tom DeLonge parody himself with […]
Gary Holt finds humor in “suffering from all the symptoms” of coronavirus
Gary Holt, the legendary and at times controversial guitarist of Slayer and Exodus might have coronavirus. In a recent social media post, Holt said he is showing the symptoms and is now self-quarantining. Holt last made headlines for re-releasing his “Kill The Kardashians” shirt and calling Tekashi 6ix9ine a “little rainbow brite asshole.” Read More: Picturesque […]
Black Sabbath, the Killers dubbed over clip of quarantined Italians dancing
While Italy is being hit especially hard by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, quarantined residents have been finding joy with each other by interacting on their balconies leading to some truly incredible moments while Black Sabbath and the Killers are getting in on the fun. In the midst of stories of people playing Slayer‘s “Raining Blood” to the […]
Top 10 songs for metalheads to smoke weed to
If you’ve ever been to a metal concert or festival, you’ve surely smelt someone sparking up some sticky green stuff as weed has always been a go-to for heavy music listeners. From Black Sabbath bringing potheads their soundtracks in the ’70s to the sludge and stoner bands of the past few decades and everything in […]
10 fans who got massive band tattoos to show their dedication
Tattoos are the most permanent way to show your dedication to something, and countless music fans have proven theirs to their favorite artists by getting some ink. Smaller tattoos and subtle references still show a massive level of love. But some can’t help but scream out how much they love a certain band with massive […]
Top 50 metal songs from the past 20 years
Metal has come a long way across the past two decades. From breaking away from the ’90s nü-metal boom into the new wave of American heavy metal and the shift to metalcore, deathcore and hardcore taking over once that scene started to fizzle out, there have been a ton of developments from bands both old […]
Gary Holt reprints “Kill The Kardashians” shirt to combat “bootleggers”
Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt is the king of being outspoken. Just last week the musical legend aired his thoughts on Tekashi 6ix9ine in one of the bluntest social media posts of all time. Now, Holt is returning to the roots with one of his first controversial moments regarding the Kardashians. The guitarists printed […]
Funko reveals Slipknot, Weezer, 'The Craft' and other Pop! vinyl figures
Funko is unleashing an onslaught of new Pop! vinyl figures including ones for bands like Slipknot, Weezer, Ghost and more, plus movies like The Craft and Creepshow. The company just launched a massive line today and are rolling out photos of all of the different vinyl figures they’ll be releasing. Read More: Black Veil Brides ex-bassist Ashley Purdy says he “technically” didn’t […]
Gary Holt reacts to “snitch” Tekashi 6ix9ine’s prison request: “F— you”
Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt recently had a few blunt words to say over Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s recent request to serve the remainder of his jail sentence at home. Holt took to Instagram to vehemently express his feeling towards the jailed rapper. Holt is well known for displaying his feelings towards certain things he doesn’t […]
Slipknot, Dillinger Escape Plan, Slayer members talk injuries in new book
Metal and hardcore bands have notoriously been known for chaotic live shows that put the musicians in harm’s way, and a new book is exploring the injuries the big bands have suffered. Author Jon Wiederhorn has a new book called Raising Hell: Backstage Tales From Metal Legends which drops tomorrow (January 7) and includes quotes from […]
10 Vans collabs from some of your favorite bands
The presence Vans has brought to punk, rock and metal over the years is undeniable, not only through 25 years of Warped Tour but also its constant support of the scene in sponsorships, promotions and collaborations. The company has made some incredible styles over the years, but creating custom shoes with bands is one of […]
Slayer end their reign with career-spanning final show
Slayer have been on a very extensive final tour and it finally came to an end last night (November 30) with their last-ever show. The band tore through a career-spanning, emotionally-charged set for their final night on stage together. Read More: Knotfest Mexico canceled for safety issues, fans set fire to equipment The band capped off […]
Slayer may stay active after final tour, manager says
The end of thrash legends Slayer has been a very long goodbye but it may not actually be over after they play their “final” show this month. The band’s manager, Rick Sales, says in a new interview that the end of them touring may not be the end of them as a band. Read More: Instagram testing […]
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