The first item to address when we talk about Stone Temple Pilots is Jeff Gutt. The third permanent front man for STP already has a long standing link to the band having had former vocalist Chester Bennington present during the recording of the only album from Gutt’s first band of note, Dry Cell. Suitably titled … Read more
Huge news for Linkin Park fans! Some incredible new music from Linkin Park founder and co-vocalist Mike Shinoda has just dropped on all music streaming & purchasing services, and is available now for your listening delight and pleasure! Released early Thursday morning as the Post Traumatic EP, the brand new tracks (“Place To Start”, … Read more
We recently sat down with Rivals prior to their debut album. Learn more below! Erin Spencer/AltWire: There’s a lot of excitement around your upcoming debut album, what can fans expect? Kalie Wolfe/Rivals: More music videos, lots of tours and plenty of hugs from us! AltWire: How does Damned Soul Compare to your previous work? Micket … Read more
The Spark: Week of December 18th, 2017 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and buzz worthy music that we feel deserves your undivided attention. All available for immediate consumption and in satisfying servings for your cerebral taste buds. Fast food for your ears, what could … Read more
When I first received my review copy of One More Light Live, I’ll admit that I felt uncertainty and trepidation about how I would handle hearing the late Chester Bennington’s voice 5 months after his tragic passing. As a young teenager back in the early 2000s, growing up with the angst and emotions that come with adolescence, Linkin Park was … Read more
The Spark: Week of December 11th, 2017 Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and buzz worthy music that we feel deserves your undivided attention. All available for immediate consumption and in satisfying servings for your cerebral taste buds. Fast food for your ears, what could … Read more
The below interview with Wayland was conducted over email. It has been edited for clarity. [Samantha Warren/AltWire]: I first wanted to thank you for taking the time to do this interview with me today. For our readers who haven’t heard of you, can you tell us about yourself and the band? Mitch Arnold/Wayland: My name … Read more
Check out our interview with Andrew Neufeld of The Comeback Kid below: [Erin Spencer/AltWire]: This is your 6th album, but your first on the renowned Nuclear Blast records, how did that effect the making of Outsider? Andrew Neufeld / The Comeback Kid: Actually it didn’t effect making the record at all. We were unsigned when we … Read more
Frank Iero, also of My Chemical Romance fame has had a largely varied career as a solo artist. Check out our interview below: [Erin Spencer/AltWire]: The new EP, Keep The Coffins Coming is an interesting title, what’s the meaning behind it? Frank Iero: I started to think about how as artists we need to relinquish control of … Read more
After the response from our interview with TJ of Sleep on It, we decided to do yet another interview, this time with Zech. Check it out below! [Samantha Warren/AltWire]: Thank you for taking the time to do this interview with me today. I had the chance to do an e-mail interview with TJ back in … Read more
Sunny summer days, daydreaming, dancing in the moonlight and cocktails on the beach are great for a couple of months but it’s time to let autumn fall on you. Let September start by immersing yourself in these three releases. Ben Frost – The Centre Cannot Hold Ben Frost, for those of you who don’t know, … Read more
Who is K Enagonio? K Enagonio is a writer for Associated Press, as well as a professional photographer, director, and correspondent. We recently caught up with her to learn more about her for our readers. This interview with K Enagonio was conducted over email, it has been edited for clarity. [Samantha Warren/AltWire]: I first wanted … Read more
Teenage dreams came true for many music fans when emo mainstay Dashboard Confessional and pop rockers All American Rejects announced a co-headlining tour. On the #dcaar tour, opening support was provided by The Social Animals and The Maine. The nostalgic summer tour made a stop in Detroit at the Fillmore, and Altwire staff member Sarah … Read more
Editor’s Note: This interview with Pirates of Panama was conducted via email. Questions and answers may have been cleaned up for grammar and clarity, however the content has not been altered. [Samantha Warren/AltWire]: Thank you for taking the time to do this interview with me today. For our readers who haven’t heard of you guys … Read more
Editor’s Note: This interview with Chris Webby was conducted via email. Questions and answers may have been cleaned up for grammar and clarity, however, the content has not been altered. [Samantha Warren/AltWire]: I first wanted to thank you for taking the time to do this e-mail interview with me today. I know you’re getting ready for … Read more
Six days have passed since the unfortunate passing of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington. In the days and hours that have passed since, the AltWire staff have found ourselves struggling to find the right words to describe the impact of this tragic loss. Many of us, through our social media and conversations among friends, have … Read more
Editor’s Note: This interview with Theresa of The Nearly Deads was conducted via email. Questions and answers may have been cleaned up for grammar and clarity, but the content has not been altered. [Samantha Warren/AltWire]: Thank you guys for taking the time out to do this interview with me today. You currently released a new … Read more
Over the past 17 years, Lifehouse has sold over 15 million records, topped several of the most recognized Billboard charts, and sold out hundreds of shows worldwide. Since the release of their debut album No Name Face in 2001, Jason Wade (lead vocals, guitar), Bryce Soderberg (bass, vocals), and Ricky Woolstenhulme Jr. (drums, percussion) have … Read more
Welcome to The Spark, a feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on fun, exciting and diverse artists that we feel deserve your undivided attention. All available for immediate consumption and in satisfying servings for your cerebral taste buds. Filet mignon for your ears, what could be better then that? Below are some of … Read more
The scene: A rustic barn-type venue in middle-of-nowhere North Texas called Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas. A sold out crowd. This is clearly a toe-tapping, boot-scootin’ type party. The guest of honor: The Kiefer Sutherland Band. I’d familiarized myself with the album, “Down In a Hole” on the 4 hour drive down. After listening … Read more