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Watch MCR Record Their First Album, and Miss The Old Days…
Derek Oswald
As if the reality of My Chemical Romance’s 2013 breakup weren’t hard enough, here comes some never before seen early footage of the band to make us miss the good ol’ days. Filmed during ...
Weezer Tease New Song ‘Cleopatra’
Altwire Staff
As if we haven’t already been waiting long enough for the release of Weezer’s 10th studio album, the band has found it necessary to test our patience even more by letting out yet another ...
Finch Release Second Single From Back To Oblivion
Derek Oswald
After a series of breakups and short lived reunions from 2007 to 2010, it appears that the boys of Finch are finally ready to make their true return to rock music, and release their first ...
Radiohead Update ‘PolyFauna’ With New Unreleased Music
Derek Oswald
If you’re a Radiohead fan, you may want to sit down now and collect yourself, because the band’s PolyFauna app has been updated as of this morning, and it features brand new imagery and new ...
Royal Blood Have Fastest Selling Rock Debut in Three Years
Altwire Staff
After hitting the number one spot on the official UK album chart, Royal Blood have announced a new UK tour starting in late October. The tour will start on October 27th in Dublin, Ireland, ...
AltWire Photos – Linkin Park & AFI – 2014 Carnivores Tour
Derek Oswald
Featuring a trio of hard rock’s biggest heavyweights and most well known recording artists, Linkin Park’s 2014 Carnivores Tour with 30 Seconds To Mars and AFI has been one of the hottest tours of ...
Brandon Flowers Working on Second Solo Album
Altwire Staff
In 2010, Brandon Flowers of The Killers released his first solo album, ‘Flamingo’, and after a nearly four year break from solo material, he has just announced that he has been working on a ...
Reverse: The Epic Top 20 Single from SomeKindaWonderful
Derek Oswald
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
Derek Oswald
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
Altwire Staff
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 Delays Release of ‘Everything Will Be Alright In The End’
Altwire Staff
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
Derek Oswald
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?
Altwire Staff
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
Altwire Staff
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
Altwire Staff
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
Altwire Staff
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 Fight Against PTSD With Huge Media Campaign
Altwire Staff
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
Altwire Staff
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 Drummer Injured In Tour Bus Accident
Derek Oswald
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
Derek Oswald
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 ...
