[Track By Track] When Thieves are About – We’re Literally Almost There
Released last week via Manic Kat Records, When Theives Are About‘s debut record We’re Literally Almost There blends a classic pop-punk sound with the band’s vast array of influences, including but not limited to ...
Remix Post Traumatic – Presented by ALTWIRE – WINNER
Three weeks ago, AltWire and Mike Shinoda challenged artists and producers across the globe to put their most unique and creative spin on tracks from his recently released Post Traumatic EP. We were blown ...
Stone Temple Pilots: An Honest Chat With Robert DeLeo
I’ll never forget the first time I heard a Stone Temple Pilots record. Being a seven-year-old kid in 1993, I remember walking out to the garage and finding my father rocking out, completely uninhibited, ...
Remix Post Traumatic: Presented By ALTWIRE
Attention all musicians: We are excited to present to you an incredible opportunity to have your talents heard! Following the recent release of Mike Shinoda’s Post Traumatic [EP] as well as all the instrumentals ...
AltWire & Live Nation Present: Weezer & Pixies Tour Giveaway
Looking for an incredible show to catch this summer? AltWire and Live Nation have got you covered. We are giving away one pair of tickets to one of the hottest tours coming through North ...
Mike Shinoda Premieres Solo ‘Post Traumatic EP’
Huge news for Linkin Park fans! Some incredible new music from Linkin Park founder and co-vocalist Mike Shinoda has just dropped on all music streaming & purchasing services, and is available now for ...
Slayer Announce Final World Tour
Legendary thrash metal band Slayer have announced today via a video on their YouTube page that they will be playing a final ‘farewell’ world tour, with plans to ‘make their exit’ at the conclusion ...
Happy New Year From Altwire: Calling All Musicians!
As we move in to 2018, we here at Altwire are looking to help make this year a special one for new upcoming bands and artists from all around the world. Simply put, we want ...
This Week’s Rock/Hard Rock/Metal/Hardcore Releases
December 22nd Amenra – Mass III [Vinyl] Anguis – DeiAd Portas Serpentum Anthrax – The Greater Of Two Evils [Reissue] Anthrax – We’ve Come For You All [Reissue] Avenged Sevenfold– The Stage [Deluxe Edition] ...
The Spark – Week of December 18th, 2017
The Spark: Week of December 18th, 2017 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and buzz worthy music that we feel deserves your undivided attention. ...
Linkin Park – One More Light Live: A Somber Tribute
When I first received my review copy of One More Light Live, I’ll admit that I felt uncertainty and trepidation about how I would handle hearing the late Chester Bennington’s voice 5 months after his tragic passing. ...
New Music: The Nectars Release Debut Single “Heaven”
New Jersey is a state known for many fantastic music acts in recent memory. Credited as the breeding ground for acts like My Chemical Romance, The Misfits, Thursday, Senses Fail and many more, the ...
This Week’s Rock/Hard Rock/Metal/Hardcore Releases
December 12th Baroness – Morningstar [Picture Disc] Baroness – Try To Disappear [Picture Disc] December 15th Anathema – The Silent Enigma [Picture Disc] Asking Alexandria – Asking Alexandria Autopsy – Puncturing The Grotesque EP ...
Josh Homme Kicks Photographer In Face At KROQ Show
Photo Credit: Chelsea Lauren/REX/Shutterstock Shocking reports and video footage has surfaced from last night’s KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas show, where Queens of The Stone Age vocalist Josh Homme allegedly kicked a female photographer in ...
Linkin Park Release Hauntingly Beautiful Live Video For “Crawling”
Nearly five months after the tragic and unexpected death of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, we here at AltWire are still finding ourselves at times struggling to accept the reality that one of the ...
This Week’s Rock/Hard Rock/Metal/Hardcore Releases
December 1st Deinonychus – Ode To Act Of Murder, Dystopia And Suicide Demons – Embrace Wolf Dope – The Early Years 1997 / 1998 Down ‘N’ Outz – The Further Adventures Of [Re-Release] ...
[AltWire Interview] JJ and Jeff of Wither Away
[Derek Oswald/AltWire]: Thank you for taking the time to do this interview with us today. For our readers who don’t know about you, can you tell us who you are and your current band ...
Goodbye Old Friend: Chester Bennington 1976-2017
Six days have passed since the unfortunate passing of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington. In the days and hours that have passed since, the AltWire staff have found ourselves struggling to find the right ...
Saving Forever Release Debut Single ‘Twenty 1’
Chicago based band-of-brothers Saving Forever have just released their debut single “Twenty 1” through Epic Records. Saving Forever is comprised of 13-year-old Khaden Harris (lead vocals & guitar), 15-year-old Kye Harris (bass & vocals) ...
Famous Last Words Kicks Off Tour with Get Scared This Weekend
Post-hardcore outfit Famous Last Words will be kicking off their North American Summer Tour with Get Scared tonight in Denver, Colorado at the Marquis Theater, beginning a ten-date trek that will take the band ...