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Reverse: The Epic Top 20 Single from SomeKindaWonderful

After releasing their self titled record earlier this year through Downtown Records/White Clover Records, rock group SomeKindaWonderful have premiered their music video for their top 20 single “Reverse” today on VEVO. Directed by the the critically acclaimed  Marc Klasfeld (whose ...

The Spark – Artists To Watch: Deer Mother

Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and electrifying bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available for immediate consumption and in satisfying ...

Meg Myers Supporting Royal Blood In North America

Just off an incredible performance at LOLLAPALOOZA, Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Meg Myers has announced a new set of fall tour dates, including a run with UK rock duo Royal Blood. Can you imagine ...

Weezer Everything Will Be Alright In The End

Weezer Delays Release of ‘Everything Will Be Alright In The End’

Weezer fans have patiently waited for the band to release a new album for four years now,  and only recently did the band answer the prayers of their fans and announce the pending fall release ...

Breaking Benjamin Announce Return With New Members

After a nearly four year hiatus, Breaking Benjamin have announced via their official Facebook page that they are reforming with four new members.  Original vocalist Benjamin Burnley will remain on lead vocals. The new ...

Gerard Way’s Solo Career: A Sonical Romance or Break Up?

After an extremely successful era with My Chemical Romance, Gerard Way is getting his solo career started! His debut solo album Hesitant Alien is due out on September 30th via Warner Bros. Records. Pre-order ...

Watsky’s New Album Hits #1 on iTunes Rap Chart in Four Countries

George Watsky is having a fantastic week. The fast rapping slam poet recently released his new album, ‘All You Can Do’, on August 12th and in less than a week the album has already ...

Alt-J Releases Third Single Off Upcoming Album

Alt-J have released the third single, ‘Every Other Freckle’ off of their second album, This Is All Yours. The album is scheduled for release on September 22nd, and is said to have the same ...

Death Cab For Cutie Announces Departure of Guitarist Chris Walla

After 17 years, and 8 studio albums with Death Cab for Cutie, guitarist Chris Walla has made the difficult decision to leave the band. Although Chris will definitely be missed, the remaining members of ...

Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch Fight Against PTSD With Huge Media Campaign

Rock heavyweights Five Finger Death Punch have launched a new campaign to help veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Depression, and Homelessness. Many veterans have severe problems with entering ...

Kaiser Chiefs Tour In The UK Announced

The Kaiser Chiefs have some great news for their fans in the United Kingdom. Starting January 31, the band will be scheduled to play 11 shows from Liverpool to Leeds: “Coming Home! Kaiser Chiefs ...

Kings of Leon

Kings Of Leon Drummer Injured In Tour Bus Accident

Kings Of Leon’s Nathan Followill has been injured in an accident involving the band’s tour bus Saturday night (August 9th). Occurring en route to their hotel room after their recent Boston, MA show, the ...

Linkin Park Discuss The Hunting Party and Upcoming Carnivores Tour

On Monday August 4th; AltWire, and several other members of the media, were given the opportunity to sit in on a nearly two hour telephone press conference with Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda of ...

Les 15 meilleurs sets complets pendant la saison des festivals… avant Lollapalooza !

Lollapalooza a de nouveau frappé le monde de la musique. Le festival de Chicago a une multitude de bons groupes à offrir, mais pas seulement aux festivaliers ! Comme beaucoup d'autres festivals, Lollapalooza diffuse sur le Web de nombreuses ...

Slipknot Surprises Fans With “The Negative One”

After much teasing on their social media networks over the last few weeks, the Iowa metal giants Slipknot have today revealed their first new music since 2008’s All Hope Is Gone. The new track ...

NehruvianDOOM Release Second Song ‘Om’

Seventeen-year-old rap prodigy Bishop Nehru and his mentor MF Doom, have released a second song from their upcoming album NehruvianDOOM. ‘Om’ as the song is called, is the second track on the album. Unlike ...

The Spark 07/27/14: Artists To Watch

The Spark: Sunday July 27th, 2014 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and electrifying bands that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available ...

We Came As Romans Announce Present, Future, Past Tour

We Came As Romans have announced a brand new tour starting this fall. Titled the “Present, Future, Past Tour”; the tour will comprise of 16 dates and will feature support from For Today, the ...

The Mowgli's on tour this fall with American Authors

The Mowgli’s Join American Authors For Honda Civic Tour

In a post through their official website, alternative rock band The Mowgli’s have announced that they will be part of the lineup for the second leg of the 2014 Honda Civic Tour, providing support ...

Fred Durst Directs Spot For eHarmony, Watch It Here

In his latest career move, Fred Durst is now telling people to Take A Look Around eHarmony.com in the first of three television commercials directed by the Limpbizkit front-man. Titled ‘Caroline and Friend’, the ...