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How The Pretty Cult creates gothic clothing for the modern-day “Rock & Roll Witch”
The Pretty Cult is for “misfits and dark hearts.” Founder Arielle Salsa explains how the fashion and lifestyle brand is rooted in a love of witchcraft and rock.
Here's how Dance Gavin Dance became their own hometown heroes
While Dance Gavin Dance have had to put touring in support of their phenomenal new record Afterburner on hold this year, they’ve managed to find new and creative ways to connect with fans. In lieu of a cross-country headlining tour and their annual Swanfest celebration, the band are giving fans something they’ve been requesting for […]
Louder Than Life is officially canceling their 2020 festival
After calling off all of their spring music festivals, Danny Wimmer Presents is making the unfortunate announcement that Louder Than Life, Hometown Rising and Bourbon & Beyond are all canceling their 2020 editions. The organizer made the announcement today (April 24) and are offering full refunds for all ticket holders. Read More: Here’s how Vans is […]
Metallica cancel upcoming festival sets in support of James Hetfield
Metallica have announced that they will not be appearing at this year’s Sonic Temple (May 15 and 17 in Columbus, Ohio) and Louder Than Life (September 18 and 20 in Louisville, Kentucky). The cancelation of the dates is to support frontman/guitarist James Hetfield in his recovery process. The band stress they will be appearing at […]
Sonic Temple single-day passes launch with 2020 daily lineup reveal
We already know which bands are playing the second annual Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio early next summer. Now we know which bands are playing which day, in case you could only swing of the days in May. As previously announced, Metallica will exclusively headline all five of Danny Wimmer Presents’ hard rock festivals in 2020. Epicenter will be the […]
Welcome to Rockville 2020 has Disturbed, MIW and more joining Metallica
The Welcome to Rockville lineup is officially here and it is amazing. In addition to Metallica playing two different sets over two different nights, fans are also treated to the likes some of the most legendary acts in rock. This Danny Wimmer Presents Welcome to Rockville will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in […]
Metallica to headline five Danny Wimmer 2020 festivals with two-night set
Metallica were recently named the world’s biggest all-time touring act by Pollstar and they’re not done yet. The legendary rock icons will exclusively headline all five of the Danny Wimmer Presents hard rock festivals in 2020. These five festivals are Epicenter, Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, Louder Than Life and Aftershock. Metallica will […]
Louder Than Life, Aftershock, more festivals post ominous “hack” teaser
A few of Danny Wimmer‘s festivals including Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festival are posting ominous “hacks” on Twitter. Many fans are unsure what the posts mean, whether it could be teasing an upcoming announcement or something else. Read more: Grayscale give “Tommy’s Song” emotional live debut with gospel choir While it wasn’t posted on […]
Epicenter Festival backlash ensues over set cancellations, traffic issues
In its first year, Epicenter Festival has proven to have experienced some hiccups. Between canceling some of the headlining acts on Saturday evening due to weather, to intense traffic problems, Carolina Rebellion’s replacement is now facing the opinions of hundreds of angry festival goers. Now, some patrons have taken to social media to express their […]
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 […]
Tom Morello to join Pauly Shore, more at Sonic Temple fest
Tom Morello and Pussy Riot member Nadya are the latest headliners announced for Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival‘s SiriusXM Comedy & Spoken Word Tent, where speakers such as Henry Rollins and comedians including Pauly Shore and Andrew Dice Clay are scheduled to entertain at the new festival. Rock On The Range’s co-creator Danny Wimmer Presents announced […]
Rock On The Range ending, will be replaced by new festival
Rock On The Range’s co-creator Danny Wimmer Presents announced the debut of a new spring music destination, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival. The festival will be replacing the iconic Rock On The Range and take place at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, OH. Read more: Blink-182 cancel Riot Fest performance, mini tour, more Sonic Temple […]
Watch Monster Truck perform a stripped-down version of "Don't Tell Me How To Live"
Monster Truck perform a stripped-down version of “Don't Tell Me How To Live” from their latest album, Sittin' Heavy at Carolina Rebellion for APTV's Zippo Encore sessions! We have new acoustic sessions every weekend, so be sure to subscribe! — Massive thank you to our friends at Zippo Encore who helped make this video possible! […]
WWE NXT's Samoa Joe on the philosophy of smacking vs. punching
NXT Superstar Samoa Joe chats with APTV backstage at Aftershock Festival 2015. The two reminisce about the epic Corey Taylor vs. Corey Graves battle of 2015. As you may have remembered, that feud culminated in Corey Taylor smacking Baron Corbin at the festival, allowing Samoa Joe to win the match! “When you slap a dude, […]
Clay Busch of Danny Wimmer Presents on combining food, wrestling and rock for great music festivals
Clay Busch, Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships for Danny Wimmer Presents, the company behind massive rock festivals like Aftershock, Rock On The Range, Louder Than Life, Welcome To Rockville and more, chats backstage at Aftershock about how the festivals combine food, wrestling and rock to create a different kind of experience. FOOD Each of […]
Coheed And Cambria on how parenthood influenced 'The Color Before The Sun'
In this video, APTV caught up with Coheed and Cambria’s Zach Cooper and Travis Stever backstage at Aftershock to talk about their latest album The Color Before The Sun. “I think that it [has] new sounds, but I think that there’s a lot that you can find in there that dates back to all the […]
Beartooth get Bull-Fit with WWE NXT superstar Bull Dempsey
It’s no secret that when bands are on the road, eating healthy and proper exercise are put on the backburner, but have no fear: NXT superstar Bull Dempsey is has teamed up with APTV and Beartooth to teach you how to get Bull-Fit. Beartooth seem to be in peek physical condition, though—blazing through their pre-work […]
Beartooth scarf down giant sandwiches in the Muncheech Challenge
Earlier this year, we brought you a rib-eating contest with Nothing More, and we're back today for more stomach-challenging delights. This time, Beartooth take on Jacksonville's Up In Smoke Barbecue truck's Muncheech. What is a Muncheech, you ask? Oh boy… It's a pulled-pork sandwich with macaroni and cheese on top, folks. Find out who wins […]
Watch twenty one pilots, PVRIS and more perform in APTV's The Big Ticket recap
APTV goes inside Jacksonville, Florida's The Big Ticket Festival featuring twenty one pilots, PVRIS, the Neighbourhood, Of Monsters And Men, Robert DeLong, X Ambassadors and more! Check out our exclusive gallery from The Big Ticket! — Video/Editing: Alexis Howick
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor assembles his wrestling dream team
Today, Carolina Rebellion Festival is announcing its 2016 line-up, and to get stoked, APTV is looking back on the fun we had at the festival last year. Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor got vulnerable (and silly) with us in this chat that, ultimately, turned into an ode to wrestler Ric Flair and Taylor's assembling his wrestling […]
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