metal

TarantisT call out against injustices in Iran with their political metal

The Tehran-bred, LA-based heavy metal band has long made protest music and spoken out against the oppressive regime.

Aesthetic Perfection embraces absurdism and industrial-pop philosophies with MMXXI

Aesthetic Perfection have released their eighth studio album MMXXI. Daniel Graves discusses his artistic philosophies and embarking on the American Psycho tour.

Chelsea Grin return with a smile on Suffer In Hell / Suffer In Heaven

With their double LP Suffer In Hell/Suffer In Heaven, Chelsea Grin continue to evolve. Guitarist Stephen Rutishauser details the release and their journey.

Ithaca are pushing conversations around fatness and feminism to the forefront of metal

Ithaca are pushing the boundaries of metal through music and conversation. That defiance shines through on their sophomore album, ‘They Fear Us.’

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.

Inside the next wave of British heavy metal

The British are coming? Nah, they never really went away. Whether it be the prototypical likes of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, game-changing extremists Napalm Death, Bolt Thrower and Carcass or more recent globe-straddling champions such as Architects, Bring Me The Horizon and Asking Alexandria, there’s scarcely been a moment since Tony Iommi […]

Ghost: “We’re not a nostalgia band; I refuse to be there yet”

TOBIAS FORGE IS CONCERNED. It’s Valentine’s Day in Pittsburgh, where Ghost are halfway through their co-headline tour with Volbeat, but the only love the Swedish mastermind is pining for is that of the listening public, who he fears are about to be overwhelmed by a deluge of music. “We’re facing an insane tsunami of bands,” […]

With 'Pantychrist,' Dana Dentata speaks on sexual assault without filters or shame

The 2021 tidal wave of creativity in the wake of the pandemic unleashed the full potential of rap–metal goddess Dana Dentata. The brutal persona of Canadian singer-songwriter Dana Marie Wright, Dentata not only brings a bleak aesthetic edge back to the metal scene akin to Poppy on a Rob Zombie binge but also introduces an […]

The best punk drummers of the 2000s, from Travis Barker to Meg White

As the new century’s first decade unwound, things evolved or deteriorated rapidly, depending on your perspective. The entire world was changing in every aspect. So of course, punk rock was gonna change with it. The fundamentalists would scream and moan about how these changes weren’t punk at all, that we needed to go back to […]

Comeback Kid release seventh full-length ‘Heavy Steps’—listen

Comeback Kid have released their long-awaited seventh studio album, Heavy Steps. The album is out via Nuclear Blast Records.  Heavy Steps is the band’s first release in nearly five years since their 2017 record Outsider. It finds the band treading into heavier ground sonically and upping the production value, all while retaining their signature brand […]

SETYØURSAILS' Jules Mitch on fusing metal and melody on 'Nightfall'

SETYØURSAILS have released their new album Nightfall via Napalm Records. Coming from Cologne, Germany, SETYØURSAILS have crafted a unique sound that synthesizes elements of hardcore, old school metal, melodic rock and more. Drawing from across the rock spectrum, lead singer Jules Mitch cites a wide range of artists from Paramore to Korn as musical influences. […]

Vein.fm release "The Killing Womb" ahead of sophomore album

Vein.fm (previously known as Vein) have announced their new album, This World Is Going To Ruin You. They celebrated the news by dropping a music video with their lead single, “The Killing Womb.” Read more: 10 underrated metalcore albums that deserve another listen “The Killing Womb” is a ferocious example of Vein.fm’s dark style of […]

From Waterparks to the Regrettes, these 15 artists are influenced by blink-182

You could argue that blink-182 are one of the major reasons why pop punk exploded into the mainstream in the 2000s. Following Green Day’s release of Dookie in ‘94 and Weezer’s nerd-positive brand of rock, blink were the reason a lot of kids wanted to pick up guitars. It was through TRL hits such as […]

Nandi Bushell improvises to Fatboy Slim's "Right Here, Right Now"—watch

Nandi Bushell said goodbye to 2021 with another Instagram video of her showcasing her killer drum skills. The video, which you can check out below, also marked a first for the 11-year-old musician. Read more: Nandi Bushell shares her biggest influences and upcoming musical endeavors Instead of covering a song, Bushell improvised a drum part […]

Meet the 22 artists set to have a massive year in 2022 – AltPress issue 402

2022 is finally here. A new year is always packed full of potential, offering both a chance to start over and an opportunity to continue building on past success. Enter 22 in ‘22. We’re kicking off the new year with issue 402, showcasing 22 of the bands and musicians who are poised to have a […]

Look back at some of the best Alternative Press covers in honor of issue 400

Four hundred issues after the very first book to carry our name ran off the printers back in 1985, we look back on 36 years of our favorite-ever AP covers, the stories they told and the secrets behind their creation. You can pick up an issue here, starring twenty one pilots. Read more: In issue […]

The 20 most underrated pop-punk albums from the last two decades

At this point, you could practically write a textbook on the art of creating a pop-punk song. Ever since people discovered Green Day’s Dookie and the masses fell in love with “All The Small Things” on MTV, the genre has blossomed. Pop punk’s big break didn’t mean the genre got locked into a formula, either. […]

BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders' mission to help the world find new music

Ever since he discovered his love for radio as a young teenager, Jack Saunders dreamed of working for BBC’s Radio 1. However, having a dream and trying to realistically accomplish it are two very different things. It takes passion, perseverance and hard work to make your dreams come true, and luckily, Saunders knew this better […]

DED's positive message behind their new album 'School Of Thought'

Established six years ago purely as a means of paying homage to their metal forefathers Korn, Slipknot and Pantera, the buzz surrounding DED soon grew way beyond the members’ expectations. Before they knew it, the band were caught up in a whirlwind of intense touring, mounting public attention and the opportunity to record their debut […]

Poppy enters the Metaverse with new interactive PoppySphere app

Grammy-nominee Poppy just announced she has created a new app called PoppySphere. PoppySphere, created in partnership with HIFI Labs, is a virtual 8-bit universe that fans can explore and use to connect with other fans. Read more: HEALTH preview upcoming album with Poppy collab “DEAD FLOWERS” “I am overjoyed to be launching my very own […]
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