Caskets

Caskets Interview: We Chat with Matt Flood about “Reflections”

Derek Oswald

Today we are thrilled to be conversing with Matt Flood, the powerhouse lead vocalist of the badass English hard-rock band – Caskets. Renowned for their electrifying performances and emotionally charged lyrics, Caskets has left ...

Kailee Morgue

Kailee Morgue Stops By to Talk Girl Next Door (and Much More)

Derek Oswald

Prepare for another mesmerizing episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we bring you in-depth conversations with some of the most talented artists shaping the alternative music scene. We are delighted to welcome our next ...

Treat Williams Gone Too Soon: Remembering The Actor

Derek Oswald

The entertainment world is in collective mourning today as we process the loss of Treat Williams, the legendary actor who died Monday, July 12th, 2023, following a motorcycle accident on Route 30 in Vermont, ...

Gin Blossoms

Gin Blossoms: Blossoming Beginnings To Timeless Tunes – A Chat With Robin Wilson

Derek Oswald

Growing up in the 90s, my days were filled with the joys of watching Nickelodeon, playing games on my Super NES, and immersing myself in the rock revolution that unfolded before my very ears. ...

Andrew Hagar

Andrew Hagar on His Own Path, His Family’s Legacy, and Dealing With it All

Derek Oswald

Get ready for another episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we bring you in-depth conversations with some of the most talented artists shaping the alternative music scene. We are thrilled to welcome our next ...

The Used Toxic Positivity

The Used Toxic Positivity: It’s OK to Not Be OK

Derek Oswald

In May 2022, The Used Frontman Bert McCracken made headlines with a candid public announcement about his mental health. With this revelation, he declared a hiatus from touring to focus on his well-being. Fast ...

Sum 41

Sum 41 Announce Breakup After 27 Years

Derek Oswald

Sum 41, the iconic Canadian punk rock band, has announced its breakup after 27 years as a band. The news was first announced on the band’s official social media pages, where they thanked their ...

Taproot

Taproot Vocalist Stephen On Ill-Fated Layne Staley Collab

Derek Oswald

In a recent Altwire podcast episode, Taproot frontman Stephen Richards spoke about his ill-fated collaboration with the late grunge icon Layne Staley. Called “Kevin Spacey” and originally intended to appear on the band’s 2002 ...

Taproot

Stephen Richards of Taproot Shares Tales of Life on the Road (NSFW)

Derek Oswald

We’re “ca-ca-ca-calling” on all Taproot fans to check out The Altwire Podcast‘s latest episode, featuring a special guest: the legendary nu-metal icon Stephen Richards. You won’t want to miss your chance to listen in ...

Theory of Deadman

Unleashing A Roar: Theory of a Deadman Talks ‘Dinosaur’

Derek Oswald

Altwire recently had the pleasure of speaking with the lead singer of Theory of a Deadman, Tyler Connolly, about the band’s March 2023 release, Dinosaur. In this interview, Tyler delves into the inspiration behind Dinosaur and ...

Michigander

Michigander’s Jason Singer on How the Pandemic Challenged Him Creatively

Derek Oswald

Prepare for another fascinating episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we bring you in-depth conversations with some of the most talented artists shaping the alternative music scene. As we love to spotlight newer artists, ...

Linkin Park Meteora 20 Cover

Review: Exploring Linkin Park’s Meteora | 20 Lost Demos

Derek Oswald

Warning: The following review and article concerning the Lost Demos CD on Meteora 20 contain massive spoilers. You have been warned! The announcement of Linkin Park‘s Meteora|20 box set release on April 7th, 2023, ...

From Ashes To New

Danny Case of From Ashes To New Stops By, And Doesn’t Dissapoint

Derek Oswald

Get ready for another riveting episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we connect you with the most influential artists in the alternative music scene through engaging conversations. We are excited to announce our next ...

Of Virtue

Of Virtue Suffer From “A.N.X.I.E.T.Y.” In New Track

Derek Oswald

Michigan metalcore band Of Virtue is back, and they’re bringing the heat with their latest single, “A.N.X.I.E.T.Y.” With its crushing riffs, driving beats, and intense vocals, “A.N.X.I.E.T.Y.” is a tour-de-force of metalcore energy. The ...

Ashnikko

“You Make Me Sick” – The Bold New Single by Ashnikko

Derek Oswald

Alt-pop has a new queen, and her name is Ashnikko. The up-and-coming artist took the music world by storm with her hugely successful 2021 mixtape DEMIDEVIL and 2019 EP Hi, garnering 2.5 billion streams ...

Plain White T's

The Plain White T’s are Back with “Spaghetti Tattoo”!

Derek Oswald

It’s been a little bit since we’ve heard from the Plain White T’s, but they’re finally back with a new single and video for “Spaghetti Tattoo”. “Tattoo” is an acoustic love song in which frontman Tom ...

Linkin Park Lost

Linkin Park Release New 2003 Track “Lost”

Derek Oswald

Linkin Park fans, the time has finally arrived! After years without the iconic voice of the late Chester Bennington, Linkin Park has just released “Lost,” a never-before-heard track from their 2003 Meteora sessions. Fans ...

Godsmack

Shannon Larkin Calls in to Discuss the Legacy of Godsmack

Derek Oswald

Gear up for another kickass episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we bring you in-depth conversations with some of the most influential artists from the alternative music scene. Continuing our mission to provide a ...

Story of The Year

Ryan Phillips of Story of The Year Discusses Tear Me to Pieces

Derek Oswald

Prepare for another captivating episode of the Altwire Podcast, where we connect you to the most influential artists in the alternative music scene through up-close and personal conversations. In keeping with our commitment to ...

Crosses Band

Crosses Comeback (2022): Chino Moreno & Shaun Lopez Discuss Their Exciting Return

Derek Oswald

Crosses is a band that made waves in the alternative music scene upon their formation in 2011, blending a unique mix of Shoegaze, Industrial, New-Wave influences, and dream pop to create their own distinct ...

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