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These 10 bands made Boston one of America’s greatest punk-rock towns
A greasy R&B riff rips from the speakers, coated in more fuzz than a peach orchard wearing a 50-year-old wool sweater. A singer with a sneer that could wilt Elvis’ upper lip indicates he’s gonna tell you a story about his town. He snarls about hanging out by the notoriously polluted Charles River, “along with […]
10 underrated '90s lead singers who stepped in when another vocalist left
Replacing an original band member is never a fun experience, and there’s surely no role more difficult to fill than that of the lead singer. There have been exceptions to the rule, in the sense that the band went on to continue being successful (think Sammy Hagar in Van Halen), but there have also been […]
9 musicians who left music to pursue a different career
Rock ‘n’ roll is a wild and crazy career to pursue. Some handle it well, throw up devil horns and spray their hair, even in the afterlife. Others enjoy the experience but discover that they want to pursue other things outside of touring and playing music. There’s certainly nothing wrong with this, as passion ebbs […]
2020 in memoriam: Remembering the ones we lost
Each year comes with loss and change. 2020, in particular, has been one with an overwhelming amount of grief. It’s hard to know what to say when you lose people you admire, whether you know them personally or were inspired by the art they created. Hold the people you care about close and thank them. […]
20 underrated punk albums that should be considered classics
Some of your favorite punk bands released (what should be) classic albums that, for whatever reason, superfans and the general public just couldn’t get behind. And sometimes bands you’ve never heard of release an album that would top many “best of” lists had there been a proper push and an ardent buzz behind the record. […]
15 punk guitarists of the ’90s who paved the way for the genre’s future
Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk guitarists of the ’90s. One notable difference between this list and the other two we’ve compiled is the inclusion of several women. Punk did much to democratize rock ’n’ roll in the ’70s, with many pioneering all-female (the Runaways, the Slits) or mixed-gender lineups (X-Ray […]
Eddie Van Halen's official cause of death has been revealed
The official cause of death for legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen has been revealed. Eddie passed away at the age of 65 back in October. Read more: See Hyro The Hero and Hellyeah’s Chad Gray team up in “Fight” video Eddie Van Halen died at St. Johns Hospital in Santa Monica on Tuesday, […]
Google's most-searched artist this year reminds us of pre-pandemic times
2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year and despite live music taking a back seat since March, the industry hasn’t stopped moving and fans have been actively keeping up with their favorite artists. Google put out their Year in Search List showing all of the various trending topics throughout the year so now you […]
Here’s why Wolfgang Van Halen is criticizing the auction of Eddie’s guitars
This week, three of late Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Halen‘s guitars were auctioned off for $422,050. Now, his son Wolfgang Van Halen is criticizing the event, accusing them of “taking advantage of my father’s passing.” Read more: You’ll be able to stream every 2021 Warner Bros. film, but there’s a catch In October, Eddie […]
Hear Wolfgang Van Halen honor late father Eddie in emotional new single
Back in October, the world lost legendary rock guitarist and Van Halen co-founder Eddie Van Halen. Now, his son Wolfgang Van Halen is paying tribute to his late father in his emotional debut solo single “Distance.” Read more: Jack Black’s attempt at the “WAP” dance is exactly what you’d expect In October, Eddie Van Halen […]
10 hits from the ’90s you probably didn’t know are from movies
There are some songs that you hear that immediately make you think of the movie they were featured prominently in, such as Celine Dion’s smash “My Heart Will Go On.” You just can’t help but think of Rose on that block of wood, pledging her love to an exhausted, descending Jack, even while she won’t […]
Andy Biersack is tired of hearing that rock is dead and here's why
When he was a tweener, Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack would frequently accompany his father for trips to their favorite record store in the Cincinnati vicinity. On one particular visit, the elder Biersack asked his son to make a choice as to which records he wanted. He held up the debut album by the Sex […]
Members of Weezer, Fall Out Boy and more pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen
On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has passed away at the age of 65. Now, the music world is coming together to honor the late musician. Ozzy Osbourne, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, the Who and Billy Joel are just a few of the acts that […]
Legendary Van Halen co-founder and guitarist Eddie Van Halen dies at 65
Legendary Van Halen guitarist and co-founder Eddie Van Halen has passed away at the 65 after a long battle with throat cancer. According to reports, he died at St. Johns Hospital in Santa Monica on Tuesday, Oct 6. Read more: Watch FINNEAS make a “very metal” James Bond remix for Jimmy Fallon Eddie reportedly saw […]
10 bands from the ’90s you probably didn't know were still releasing music
While a singer’s precious declaration mid-set of “Here’s a song off our new record” may be the bathroom battle cry for many at a concert (you remember those, don’t you?), there are plenty of music lovers who either can’t wait to hear some of the new stuff or already know it and went there specifically […]
Queen have new music with Adam Lambert but you might never hear it
In a deleted scene from Sammy Hagar‘s (Van Halen) AXS show Rock & Roll Roadtrip, Hagar spoke with Brian May. Within, May revealed that he and Adam Lambert have done some Queen recording in secret. Further alone, May stresses the importance of a singer in a band. Even though May is known as the legendary guitarist […]
A new book reveals Eddie Van Halen allegedly pointed a gun at Fred Durst
A lot of people have shown hate for Limp Bizkit‘s Fred Durst before but a new story is emerging showing Eddie Van Halen took things a step further than most by pointing a gun at his head. In a new book from Andrew Bennett discussing his time filming and photographing Van Halen from 2004 to […]
Jutes comes to terms with “Everyone Knows” in genre-blending single
Singer-songwriter Jutes is continuing to lead the charge on the no-genre mentality. Blending the flow of hip-hop with the grit of punk like artists such as YUNGBLUD or Machine Gun Kelly, the rising singer is dropping off his latest song, “Everyone Knows.” This past summer, Jutes released his debut single “Start Over” with Capitol Records. […]
10 bands referenced in ‘The Dirt’ who new fans should check out
When The Dirt premiered early in 2019, it reignited the buzz around Mötley Crüe. It introduced the legendary glam-rock band to a generation of music fans who never really caught on to them. Their music was at the forefront of people’s minds and led to them reuniting and announcing a tour after they said they […]
Van Halen bassist defends Billie Eilish after saying she doesn’t know band
If the massive surge in interest for Motley Crue from a young audience proved anything, it’s that the bands of yesteryear are forgotten amongst Gen Z and Billie Eilish is solidifying that point by not knowing who Van Halen is. The 17-year-old artist made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on November 22 where she was questioned about music history and […]
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