Fionn Regan: A Quick Guide and 5 Great Songs
Fret “Knot” Slipknot Fans, The Band Is Not Breaking Up
It looks like the masks will live to be worn another day. Corey Taylor has recently taken to twitter to dispel rumors that Slipknot are falling apart, or on the verge of calling it ...
This Preteen Heavy Metal Band Rocks Harder Than You Ever Could
Hats off to these three awesome little youngsters; called “Unlocking The Truth” who have been breaking down barriers and rocking festivals and Times Square…all while still in the 7th grade. Coming from Brooklyn, New ...
Sticks and Stones: New Found Glory Announce Departure Of Original Guitarist Steve Klein
Well it looks like it’s gone all downhill from here, and that things have reached a head on collision as New Found Glory have announced that they are officially parting ways with their lead ...
New Video: The Vaccines – I Wish I Was A Girl
Director Yousef Eldin has shot a short film with The Vaccines’ “I Wish I Was A Girl” taken from their 2012 album “Come of Age”. It was released via Noisey: “A throwback to the ...
The Weather Outside Is Frightful, But This Surf-Rock Sure Is Delightful…
So Wintertime is finally here in the United States (greetings Electra!), and with the first huge snowfall of the season, we all know what’s on the way this Holiday season. Flight delays, power outages, ...
New Album Plans by Muse and Halestorm
After wrapping up their North American Tour on December 15, US-Rock Band Halestorm will now concentrate on writing new material for their next album at their home base in Nashville. “With all the touring ...
Slipknot part ways with Joey Jordison
One the biggest bands in metal, Slipknot, have split ways with drummer and founding member Joey Jordison. The band released this statement via the bands official website: “To our Maggots and fans around the ...
Nine Inch Nails Release Free HD Concert Film, ‘Tension 2013’
Nine Inch Nails have released a free 80 minute HD concert film from their recent ‘Tension 2013 tour’, according to the band’s official website. The footage presented by Vevo was filmed at Staples Center ...
Foo Fighters Surprise Fans With Moorpark,CA Pizza Place Performance
Foo Fighters played a secret show in a Moorpark, California pizza restaurant December 9th. Patrons did not know of the performance ahead of time and it served as practice for the band’s upcoming full ...
Interview – Versus The World: “Punk Rock is Everything To Me”
Versus The World are a post-hardcore/pop punk band hailing out of Santa Barbara, CA comprised of Chris Flippin (Lagwagon), Mike Davenport (The Ataris), Bryan Charleson and Donald Spence (Crooks and Liars). Signed to Viking ...
The Spark: Week of December 8th – December 15th, 2013
The Spark: Week of December 8th – December 15th, 2013 Welcome to The Spark, a weekly feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and electrifying bands that we feel deserve ...
Avenged Sevenfold Release Animated Series and Videogame With New Songs & More
M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold has posted a new update on the band’s official website. While talking about the upcoming summer dates, including Download Festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, Nova Rock Festival and Aerodome, the ...
VERSA (Formerly Versa Emerge) Release New Song “Neon”
Rock duo VERSA have released their first single after their departure from record label Fueled by Ramen. Formerly known as VersaEmerge, the song “Neon” is also the first release with their new band name ...
We The Kings Release New Single “Art of War” From Crowdfunded Album
We The Kings have released their new single “Art of War” via their official Facebook page. The song is from the upcoming album “Somewhere Somehow” which will be released on December 16th. Instead of ...
Imagine Dragons, Lorde nominated for Record of the Year
Two of the most talked about musical acts of this year have been nominated for a Grammy for Record of the Year by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Lorde, the young singer/songwriter ...
A Strange & Enjoyable Pleasure: Still Corners – “Strange Pleasures”
So you’ve listened to every single track in every single playlist you’ve made. Yes, even that show tunes playlist you secretly hide yet know it’s there. You’ve turned to Pandora or to iTunes radio ...
The High & Low of It: Low – “The Invisible Way”
If you’re a minimalist with an appreciation for simplistic melodies and serene vocals, The Invisible Way by Low fits all your requirements. Hailing from Duluth, Minnesota, their sounds have traveled far and wide to ...
Interview – Harkland: “We Try to Be The Hardest Working Band…”
Harkland are an independent Alternative Rock band based out of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania and founded by lead vocalist and singer-songwriter Paulie Knakk. After performing as a band for over two years and touring the ...
Bombay Bicycle Club Announce Tracklist and Release Date of New Album
London based Bombay Bicycle Club have released details about their upcoming 4th album titled “So Long, See You Tomorrow” on their Facebook page. The album will be released on February 3rd, 2014 and can ...
You Me At Six Release Video For “Fresh Start Fever”
British Alternative Rock Band You Me At Six have released a new video for their latest single, “Fresh Start Fever” off of their upcoming new album Cavalier Youth, due for release on January 27th, ...
