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QUIZ: Which Oli Sykes tattoo are you?
It's not uncommon for artists in our scene to be drenched in ink. Take our quiz to find out which piece of Oli Sykes' body artwork reflects your personality! Read more: Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes performs live with While She Sleeps—watch Watch more: APMAs 2014: Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes wins Album Of The Year with speech about his addiction → Read More
QUIZ: Which Oli Sykes tattoo are you?
It's not uncommon for artists in our scene to be drenched in ink. Take our quiz to find out which piece of Oli Sykes' body artwork reflects your personality! Read more: Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes performs live with While She Sleeps—watch Watch more: APMAs 2014: Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes wins Album Of The Year with speech about his addiction → Read More
QUIZ: Which MySpace-era accessory are you?
We're taking you back to the cringe-worthy days of MySpace where we regrettably participated in some questionable trends and fads. Which one are you? Read more: 10 historic inventions that revolutionized scene culture Want more? Take ALL THE QUIZZES here. → Read More
Four artists that hit it big after competing in Ernie Ball’s Warped Tour contest
Garage band today, international rock sensation tomorrow—that’s what happened to dozens of bands over the years with the opportunities from Ernie Ball, and it could happen to you, too. Ernie Ball’s annual unsigned artist program recently launched PLAY Warped Tour, giving 41 bands the chance to hit the main stage at Vans Warped Tour. Go to to sign up. If you’re still unsure about signing up,… → Read More
Circa Survive cover “Love Buzz” on Nirvana tribute album (exclusive)
Last year, Robotic Empire released a Nirvana tribute album, Whatever Nevermind, featuring Circa Survive’s cover of “Drain You.” Robotic Empire is back at it again with the Nirvana jams! The label has announced their third Nirvana tribute LP to be released on Record Store Day, Doused In Mud, Soaked In Bleach, featuring Circa Survive's new cover of "Love Buzz." Check it out: Vocalist Anthony Green… → Read More
Speaking With Ghosts premiere new single “The Boy Who Lived”
[Photo by Andrew Boschini] Chicago metalcore outfit Speaking With Ghosts has teamed up with AltPress to premiere a brand new music video for their single “The Boy Who Lived.” “’The Boy Who Lived’ is about discovering [one’s] self. Figuring a way to push past day to day problems and finding clarity though everything by pressing forward in our lives,” vocalist Ryan Wilmot says. Inspired by the… → Read More
QUIZ: Which MySpace-era accessory are you?
We're taking you back to the cringe-worthy days of MySpace where we regrettably participated in some questionable trends and fads. Which one are you? → Read More
Hear new music from Vic Fuentes’ nephew’s band Keyes (exclusive)
Californian quartet Keyes are set to release a 7-inch split with Wearing Thin on April 15. The band recently signed to Tragic Hero Records. The post-hardcore outfit teamed up with AltPress to bring you an exclusive premiere of the track “Sewing Circle” from the record. "'Sewing Circle' was an older song that we had revisited a few times. It finally came to a fruition we were happy with once in… → Read More
In Dying Arms premiere new song “Blackwater” from upcoming album (exclusive)
Maryland metalcore act In Dying Arms are set to release their new album Original Sin on April 1 via Tragic Hero Records. The band teamed up with AltPress to bring you an exclusive premiere of the track “Blackwater” from the record. “Blackwater is a personal favorite off the record,” lead singer Orion Stephens says of the track. “This song really shows the true range of the band as well as… → Read More
Tiny Moving Parts announce album release date, premiere new song (exclusive)
The charming math rock trio Tiny Moving Parts have announced the release of their newest album Celebrate for May 20 via Triple Crown Records (Big Scary Monsters in Europe). The band hooked us up with an exclusive premiere of the track “Happy Birthday,” featured on the record. "’Happy Birthday’ is about trying to understand yourself and getting over a troubled past,” guitarist and vocalist Dylan… → Read More
QUIZ: Which ‘Limitless’ Jenna McDougall look are you?
In celebration of Tonight Alive's newest album Limitless being released today, we're putting fans to the test. We have seen Jenna McDougall rock a wide variety of hairstyles and looks from a short blond bob to long, vibrant green braids. Find out which one of Jenna's "limitless" looks is most like you! → Read More
Weekly radio show aims to bring hardcore punk to broader audience
New York award-winning film studio A24 launched its first episode of Green Room Radio (GRR!) this week. The new online punk rock radio show is hosted by hardcore scholar Tony Rettman—author of NYHC: New York Hardcore 1980-1990. The radio show features a programming format of intimate interviews, anecdotes and a rotating playlist to bring hardcore punk to a broader audience. The first episode… → Read More
Get the first listen of the Maddigans’ new album ‘No Place Like Here’ (exclusive)
Canadian pop-punk quartet the Maddigans are set to release their latest album, No Place Like Here on March 4, and AltPress has the exclusive first listen. “We write all of our songs together as a band – anyone’s part is up for critique from anyone, so they’re a complete team effort by all of us,” drummer Benn Kimmis says. “We’ve never used any co-writers or even had much in the way of producers.… → Read More
Stream Affiance’s new, fully crowd-funded EP (exclusive)
Cleveland metal outfit Affiance are geared up to release their new, fully crowd-funded EP Gaia on March 11. The band teamed up with AltPress to bring you an exclusive stream of the album before it drops. "This is the embodiment of the support from our fans and our dedication to them," vocalist Dennis Tvrdik says. "A truly D.I.Y. experience that our fans can be proud of. GAIA speaks volumes to… → Read More
Stream Affiance’s new, fully crowd-funded EP (exclusive)
Cleveland metal outfit Affiance are geared up to release their new, fully crowd-funded EP Gaia on March 11. The band teamed up with AltPress to bring you an exclusive stream of the album before it drops. "This is the embodiment of the support from our fans and our dedication to them," vocalist Dennis Tvrdik says. "A truly D.I.Y. experience that our fans can be proud of. GAIA speaks volumes to… → Read More
Hear Tragic Hero Records’ latest signee Vesuvius (exclusive)
Canadian metal outfit Vesuvius have officially signed with Tragic Hero Records, joining the company of A Skylit Drive, Everyone Dies In Utah and more. The band is set to release their new album My Place Of Solace And Rest on May 5. Versuvius teamed up with AltPress to bring you an exclusive premiere of the track “Nurture.” "’Nurture’ is a reflective piece about discovering the contrast of life… → Read More
Hands Like Houses release new album, premiere video for “Glasshouse”
Today, Australian rockers Hands Like Houses released their new full-length album, Dissonants. “It feels like not only a step forward, but also a step to the right,” lead vocalist Trenton Woodley says. “We never want to make the same album twice, but we also never want to leave anybody behind. "We're pinching ourselves, Dissonants is finally here! This album represents everything we've poured… → Read More
Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen premieres first song as Surgical Meth Machine
Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen is giving Walter White a run for his money with his latest musical endeavor, Surgical Meth Machine. “Uncle Al” started the speed-metal project Surgical Meth Machine in collaboration with engineer Sam D’Ambruoso. The self-titled debut is set to release April 15. “Going through this album is a really long, strange journey,” Jourgensen explains. “The album starts out… → Read More
Being As An Ocean sign to Equal Vision, premiere new single, announce tour (exclusive)
Being As An Ocean have officially signed with Equal Vision Records, joining the likes of Say Anything, Set It Off, Waterparks and more. "We are ecstatic to finally get the opportunity to work with the family at Equal Vision Records,” lead vocalist Joel Quartuccio says. “Our relationship has been a long time in the making, and it is like a dream come true to be able to call ourselves part of the… → Read More
Myka, Relocate premiere trippy new music video for “Nerve”
Mighty metalcore outfit Myka, Relocate dropped a trippy new video for “Nerve,” and AltPress has the exclusive premiere. The angsty track is from the band’s latest album The Young Souls, which was released Oct. 30. “’Nerve’ sparks the fire inside all our heads and hearts,” vocalist John Ritter explains of the track. “A first person account divulging the urges to kill our vices or let them kill… → Read More