The Spark 03/07/15: Tracks From Our Twitter Followers
Derek Oswald
The Spark: March 7th, 2015 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and lesser known bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention (although we ...
Meredith Graves Launches ‘Honor Press’, Signs “So Stressed”
Derek Oswald
After serving duties as lead vocalist for one of the most refreshing and musically important noise-rock groups to come out of the New York punk scene in the last few years, Meredith Graves of ...
[AltWire Video Interview] Rick DeJesus of Adelitas Way
Derek Oswald
The music industry is a volatile place. Fraught with horror stories of bands owing millions in advances, not receiving royalties, and having their music modified from the original product, many musicians are finding out ...
Flyleaf Video Interview: Kristen & Sameer
Derek Oswald
When we first caught up with Flyleaf guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya back in September, the band was on the verge of releasing their crowdfunded record Between The Stars, which would also be their first full ...
Marmozets – The Weird And Wonderful Marmozets (CD)
Derek Oswald
First and foremost, it’s time to disregard the cheapening and blatantly false comparisons to Paramore you may have heard about this band. Marmozets are in a league of their own and in a completely different ...
Don’t Try This At Home: Tim Commerford Goes on Fire For New Band ‘Future User’
Derek Oswald
What do you get when you combine Lance Armstrong, a lit flame and Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford? You get the exciting new video for “Mountain Lion”, the latest single by Commerford’s ...
[AltWire Interview] Jonathan Wessel of Anakin: “When I Found Anakin My Head Exploded…”
Derek Oswald
With early alternative influences that harken back to Blue-Era Weezer and a layered atmospheric sound that occasionally pays homage to Phil Spector’s ‘Wall Of Sound’ ideals, Anakin is a band on the rise that ...
Linkin Park The Hunting Party Tour Press Conference Transcript 01/09/15
Derek Oswald
This past Friday (01/09/2015), AltWire.net, along with several other online and print publications, were invited to take part in a telephone press conference featuring Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, Rise Against’s Tim McIllrath and Of ...
Nothing More On Their Explosive 2014: Altwire Interview
Derek Oswald
With their meteoric rise over the last twelve months, and smash-hit #1 Active Rock single ‘This Is The Time (Ballast)’, Nothing More is a band finally getting the attention they’ve deserved for well over ...
The Prodigy Announce Brand New Single “Nasty, Nasty” For January Release
Derek Oswald
Update: Since the publication of this article, The Prodigy have since announced the name of their new record and it’s forthcoming release date. The album will be titled The Day Is My Enemy and ...
The Spark 12/17/14: Hot Tracks
Derek Oswald
The Spark: Wednesday December 17th, 2014 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and lesser known bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention (although ...
Alex Clare Interview: “I’m Beginning on Album Number Three”
Derek Oswald
One of the biggest success stories of the last two years, Southwark London based musician Alex Clare took the music world by storm when his smash-hit single ‘Too Close’ was selected to be the ...
Major League Interview: “I Want People To Know My Story…”
Derek Oswald
When a band parts ways with a member, it can either tear the band apart or it can force some big changes to happen within the band in order for the band to persevere. After Nick ...
Vinyl Theatre Interview: ‘It’s A Dream Come True For All Of Us…’
Derek Oswald
One of the hottest new signings to the Warner Bros. subsidiary Fueled By Ramen; Vinyl Theatre is a band whose fame grew exponentially over the last few months and almost in many ways overnight. ...
The Strange and Fascinating one and only PPL MVR
Derek Oswald
Picture this: You’ve traveled back in time to a period before mankind walked the earth. A time before Neanderthals, technology, or scientific advancement. Our prehistoric ancestors; the ape, roam the land in search of ...
Amaranthe: Intense Power Metal From Sweden
Derek Oswald
Fresh off of a very successful US tour and the release of their brand new album, Massive Addictive, Amaranthe is proving that they are one of the most exciting and unique bands to come out of ...
Static-X Lead Vocalist Wayne Static Dies at 48 [UPDATED]
Derek Oswald
UPDATE 11/03/14: Wayne Static’s Publicist has released an official statement on the vocalist’s death, denying all rumors that the death was related to a drug overdose. The statement in full can be read below: ...
Lead Vocalist Shimon Moore Leaves Sick Puppies
Derek Oswald
Fans of the Aussie-rock band Sick Puppies were in for a shock this morning, when it was announced that founding vocalist and longtime member Shimon Moore will no longer be serving as the band’s ...
Linkin Park Premiere New Song “White Noise” From ‘Mall’ Soundtrack
Derek Oswald
Still buzzing from The Hunting Party, and can’t get enough of Linkin Park’s latest record? Well you’re in luck. Linkin Park’s very own video director and DJ and Joseph Hahn has just released his ...
[AltWire Interview] Young Kato: “We Feel It’s Our Given To Make People Happy…”
Derek Oswald
Who doesn’t love the 80’s? A fantastic period for both music and artistic creativity, the decade witnessed many classic artists like Tears For Fears, U2, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and Journey leave their permanent ...
