the prodigy

Netflix releases trailer for ‘Choose Or Die,’ horror thriller with soundtrack by the Prodigy's Liam Howlett

Netflix has released a new trailer for the upcoming film Choose Or Die. The horror-thriller movie about a cursed video game features the Prodigy‘s Liam Howlett presiding over the soundtrack. Read more: Denzel Curry remains unpredictable, but now he’s taking off the mask A synopsis of the movie reads, “In pursuit of an unclaimed $125,000 […]

WARGASM on creating their spiky brand of electro-rock in AltPress issue #402 cover story

WARGASM are taking a break from recording one of 2022’s most eagerly anticipated debut albums. When Alternative Press checks in with them, they’re at Chapel Studios in Lincoln, in the east of their native England — or, more specifically, sat on the sofa, where Sam Matlock is eating toast, and Milkie Way, fittingly given her […]

From DEVO to Le Tigre and more, these artists defined synth-punk

One of punk rock’s original goals was “the destruction of rock ‘n’ roll.” While that didn’t happen, most early punk musicians were rock fans, in spite of their espoused rhetoric. Hence why most early pogo soundtracks were basically Chuck Berry with a Marshall amp. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But this is hardly […]

Slipknot emphasize the importance of family at this year's Knotfest

On Friday, Nov. 5, Los Angeles hosted what could be argued as the biggest event metal and hard rock has seen in this decade so far. The event was none other than Knotfest, the traveling roadshow curated and headlined by metal legends Slipknot, who brought with them an incredible roster of bands and artists who […]

NOAHFINNCE on self-care, trans rights and Gen Z activism

YOUR FIRST MUSICAL LOVE. I consider Busted my first musical love. They made me want to play guitar, and then I got a guitar for Christmas. But it was an acoustic guitar, so it didn’t sound the same. Then, my friend ended up breaking it because she tuned it too tight. I remember the first […]

20 artists who defined the sound of nü metal from past to present

Whether or not you lived through the golden age of MTV and JNCO jeans, the discovery of the nü-metal phenomenon was an awakening for any generation. Slamming orchestrated metal intensity in the same track as raw, off-the-cuff hip-hop energy sounds like a contradiction. In many ways, the genre seemed like a musical oxymoron that would […]

Hot Milk are expanding their musical family with each new performance

Han Mee and Jim Shaw took a big risk when they quit their jobs in the music industry to start Hot Milk. But soon enough, the Manchester-based band, rounded out by bassist Tom Paton and drummer Harry Deller, were supporting bands such as Foo Fighters and You Me At Six. In May 2019, they released […]

15 punk albums that set up 1994 to be a year of major change for the genre

To consider Alternative Press’ list of 1994’s top 15 punk albums, one has to bear in mind two factors: Green Day’s Dookie was released Feb. 1. Kurt Cobain died by his own hand April 5. The alternative nation’s voice was suddenly, shockingly stilled. After three years of the most popular music being an agonized scream […]

2019 in memoriam: Remembering the ones we lost

Music, movies, tours: Obviously, there were plenty of cool and wonderful things that were brought into the world in 2019. But there was a significant amount of sadness, as well. We did lose many members of the scene and pioneering alt-rock artists, as well as respected and loved pop culture figures. Here are a few […]

Keith Flint honored with Papa Roach cover of The Prodigy track

Papa Roach have paid tribute to the late Keith Flint by covering “Firestarter” during Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival. The Prodigy were set to perform at the festival, but Papa Roach replaced their spot since Flint’s death in March. Read more: ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’ author announces horror novel release “We’re honored […]

Keith Flint's death may not have been a suicide, coroner shares

The coroner’s report on the Prodigy frontman Keith Flint has unveiled that the singer’s death cannot be ruled a suicide, recording an open conclusion on his death. Flint was found dead in his Essex home March 4. At the time, it was being reported as an apparent suicide due to the nature of his untimely […]

The Prodigy invite fans to honor Keith Flint during funeral procession

Earlier this month, the Prodigy frontman Keith Flint passed away at the age of 49. Yesterday, the band took to social media to invite fans to line Flint’s funeral procession route ahead of his memorial service on March 29. Read more: ‘Drake & Josh’ stars’ new project isn’t a reboot, Josh Peck confirms The Prodigy mapped […]

Festivals reveal the Prodigy replacements following frontman’s death

Following the untimely death of the Prodigy frontman, Keith Flint, the band have decided to pull from their scheduled festival appearances. The band have decided to exit four festival appearances put on by Danny Wimmer Presents. The scheduled festivals include Jacksonville’s Welcome To Rockville on May 3, Rockingham’s Epicenter on May 10, Columbus’ Sonic Temple […]

The Prodigy frontman Keith Flint cause of death confirmed

The Prodigy frontman Keith Flint passed away at age 49 last week and the coroner has just confirmed the cause of death. The cause was suicide by hanging according to the coroner in Essex, England, the BBC reports. Read more: twenty one pilots bring back Josh Dun’s drum solo against himself They are still awaiting […]

Op-Ed: The Prodigy’s Keith Flint taught the value of self-expression

Imagine seeing Keith Flint at 10 years old. Terrifying doesn’t even begin to cover it. I didn’t know who or what this creature was, but I was stunned. His hair was shaved right down the middle and shaped into devil horns. He had a huge metal septum piercing protruding below his nostrils, and his wide […]

The Prodigy frontman Keith Flint dies at 49

The Prodigy vocalist Keith Flint passed away at age 49. He was found in his home in Essex Monday, according to NME. An Essex Police spokesperson told NME they were contacted to check on Flint Monday morning around 8 a.m. GMT. Read more: Halsey gets hate for ‘Umbrella Academy’ opinions, blames Gerard Way “We were called […]

New 'The Prodigy' trailer turns childhood into a living hell

The eerie trailer for Orion Pictures‘ upcoming fright-fest The Prodigy shows a struggling mother with a gifted young son “whose disturbing behavior signals that an evil, possibly supernatural force has overtaken him,” according to the movie’s ominous synopsis. But will that wickedness within the bright whippersnapper destroy his entire childhood? Read more: 7 ‘School Of Rock’ […]

This horror movie’s new poster will give you major goosebumps

Back in October, The Prodigy debuted its first teaser ahead of the Halloween reboot. The great minds from Orion Pictures who released such films as The Belko Experiment (2017) and the iconic The Silence Of The Lambs (1991) later dropped the trailer online. Now, following that creepy clip, we’re seeing a new just as terrifying poster ahead of a second trailer, […]

'The Prodigy' is so scary the director had to change a scene

This year has been full of some truly treacherous new horror flicks, but The Prodigy might earn the top spot. The film is apparently to scary the director had to make some major changes in some scenes after the preview. Read more: 19 Halloween costumes your favorite musicians wore this year The film was created by Orion Pictures, famous for […]

This horror movie trailer‘s final moments will scare the sh*t out of you

This year has been full of some truly treacherous new horror flicks. From John Krasinski’s haunting film A Quiet Place all the way to the mind-boggling thriller Hereditary, how can any movie top what we’ve seen in 2018? The great minds from Orion Pictures who released such films as The Belko Experiment (2017) and the […]