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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 ...
Manchester Orchestra, Jimmy Eat World Announce ‘Amplified Echoes Tour’
Brian Wells
Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull can’t say he believes his co-headliner is crazy because his co-headliner claims he’s not crazy because he takes the right pills. Last week, Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra announced ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 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 ...
Jimmy Eat World at Saint Andrew’s Hall 9/11/22: Concert Photos and Recap
Altwire Staff
On September 11th, 2022, Jimmy Eat World played a show at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, MI, USA. The show was part of the band’s Something Loud tour, which shares a name with the ...
Post Malone Massive Fall At St Louis Show – Posty is OK!
Derek Oswald
Last night’s St. Louis show had a bit of a gasp-worthy moment for Post Malone fans. As shown through a TikTok video by @xaviierw0lf, during a performance of his hit song “Circles,” Post Malone ...
My Chemical Romance Delivers Electrifying Show in Philly!
Altwire Staff
On Monday, August 29th, 2022, My Chemical Romance put on an explosive show in Philadelphia, PA. The long-awaited concert was everything that fans could have hoped for and more. From the opening notes of ...
PHOTOS: Slightly Stoopid Summer Traditions Tour 2022
Derek Oswald
Slightly Stoopid’s Summer Traditions Tour is coming to a close, and our team recently caught them in Cocoa, Florida, on a sold-out show! Joining them were Fortunate Youth, Common Kings, and Pepper. The highlights ...
Iration On Tour: Our Recap & Awesome Video Q&A With Adam!
Derek Oswald
Iration is currently on their summer tour, and joining them was Atmosphere and The Grouch with DJ Fresh. Originally, Katastro was supposed to join them, but due to the tragic passing of their lead, ...
BREAKING: Nichelle Nichols, ‘Uhura’ – Dead at 89
Derek Oswald
Nichelle Nichols, best known for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series and its film sequels, died Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at the age of 89. The announcement was made ...
Musical Sensation Payton Releases Debut EP ‘Insomnia’
Derek Oswald
On his nineteenth birthday, July 28th, (happy birthday!), singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist payton dropped his six track debut EP, Insomnia. With hook-heavy catchy pop songs combined with confessional lyrics, the Insomnia EP is a ...
Nick Catoire Wants You To “SHINE” In His Sweet New Track
Derek Oswald
On this wonderful Friday, we’re excited to present you some fantastic new music by Nick Catoire. “Shine,” Nick Catoire’s new hot single, premieres today. The song is a message to the world encouraging individuals ...
Calgary Stampede / July 8th, 2022: Half Moon Run
Derek Oswald
On July 8, 2022, Montreal-based indie rock band Half Moon Run took the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede. Half Moon Run has recently been playing shows throughout their home province, Quebec however, they ...
Calgary Stampede – July 11th, 2022: Alexisonfire
Ceilidh McQuillan
On July 11, 2022 St. Catharines, Ontario band Alexisonfire took to the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede. The crowd was packed in anticipation for Alexisonfire with fans chanting and cheering while waiting for ...
Calgary Stampede Sneak-A-Peek Night / July 7th: Renforshort
Ceilidh McQuillan
On July 7, 2022 Calgary Stampede hosted their annual sneak-a-peek night which included a performance from upcoming Canadian singer-songwriter, Renforshort on the new Coca-Cola Stage. The evening started off with an unexpected hail storm ...
Shinedown Celebrates Release of Planet Zero (2022) with Free Livestream
Derek Oswald
Attention! Attention! Shinedown fans! Rock band Shinedown is celebrating the release of their new studio album Planet Zero with a free Veeps global Livestream of their album release day event on July 1st, 2022. ...
Hailey Haus Debuts Lively New 2022 Track “Flavor of the Month”
Altwire Staff
Pop singer-songwriter Hailey Haus has unveiled her new single, “Flavor of the Month”. Co-written by Hailey Haus and produced by David Burris, a snippet of the song went viral on the social media platform ...
Parkway Drive Joins Energetic ShipRocked 2023 Cruise
Derek Oswald
It’s been a little while since Parkway Drive graced American shores, but they’re coming back in a big way. The Australian metalcore veterans have just been announced as Co-Headliners for ShipRocked 2023, alongside Falling ...