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Five Finger Death Punch and Godsmack talk about headlining Rock Allegiance, their friendhship, the development of rock music, its cyclical nature and a hybrid of shooting guns and playing poker poker with APTV. Stay tuned this week for more APTV segments from Louder Than Life, Rock Allegiance and Aftershock festivals, brought to you by Orange […]

Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust caught up with APTV’s Ryan J. Downey at Louder Than Life for a birthday chat, where he spoke about the new album, turning 43, hitting the road and all the great food at the festival. Stay tuned this week for more APTV segments from Louder Than Life and Rock Allegiance festivals, brought to […]

The guys of Beartooth sat down with APTV Senior Editor Ryan J. Downey at Louder Than Life to discuss how the festival is more than just music, but an experience. Awesome BBQ offerings and alcohol galore are just some of the perks! The band also divulged that they plan to start working a record after […]

After their hiatus, Atreyu are “back and on attack!” Senior Editor Ryan J. Downey sat down with drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller at Louder Than Life Festival discuss the love (and hate) the band has gotten on the new album Long Live, vocalist Alex Varkatzas’ varied jobs, the wisdom they've gained over the years and how they've combined it with […]

Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes talks to APTV's Ryan J. Downey about life's (and music's) grey areas and, specifically, not wanting to glamorize or have his personal recovery from addiction be a typical “drug addict recovers” story, AKA what people expect to hear and want him to say. Sykes talked about his growth throughout […]

APTV’s Ryan J. Downey sat down with Rob Zombie at Louder Than Life festival. In part one of the two-part interview, the two talk setlists, the new record and what it’s like being in a band this long. “Being in a band is hard. Not hard work. But it’s hard holding people together,” he says. […]

APTV's Nick Major catches up with the hottest new DJ at Taste Of Chaos—the one and only Mark Hoppus!  Learn about Hoppus' sweet DJ moves, how he practices for a DJ set, Emo Night LA, why he identifies with bad speed-skaters, how he will cover up any mistakes he makes on stage and what he's going […]

Of Mice & Men's Austin Carlile recently discussed the band's upcoming album, Restoring Force, in a new video on Loudwire. The record will be released on Jan. 28. Pre-orders are available on MerchNOW and iTunes. Check out the video below and tell us what you think! The band's tour with Bring Me The Horizon, Issues, […]

Conditions chatted with APTV Chicago Correspondent TJ Horansky on their December tour about their impending farewell tour, their decision to end the band and more. https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xg3aj6ziTO8

AP 304 cover star Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco tells AP about his ultimate musical inspiration–Frank Sinatra. Hear Urie perform his songs and explain what Sinatra means to him.

Dayshell have released a new video where they discuss how the band first formed. The band's debut full-length is due out on Oct. 15. Pre-orders are on sale now. Fans can watch the interview below.

For such a young band, Crown The Empire have already learned and experienced a lot. Managing editor Scott Heisel sat down with the band when they visited our office to get to know them better and hear their story from the beginning.

When The Used swept through New York recently, Soundwaves Recording Studio caught up with them for a brief interview. Check out the video below that they provided AP and learn about the Take Action Tour, which recently wrapped up, and more!   About Soundwaves Studio: Soundwaves Studio, located in Union, NJ, is the pinnacle of […]

In new two-part interview Joe Trohman and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy did with O2 Academy, the bandmates discuss the word “hiatus” and how it was misinterpreted and the deciding factors in their breaking said hiatus. In part two of the interview, they discuss the accessibility of artists by fans and how hip-hop influences […]

I Am Empire's Andrew Stanton and Austin Lyons recently discussed the band's upcoming album, Anchors. The album will be released on March 26 via Tooth & Nail Records. Pre-orders are on sale now. Check out the interview below and let us know what you think!

Welcome to part two of our “Conversation with Andrew McMahon” series.  In this installment, the former Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate frontman discusses his plans as and the challenges of being an independent, solo artist. PART ONE: Ending Jack's Mannequin Stay tuned for part three of this interview series, coming tomorrow (November 23).