2016 marks the 35th anniversary of “Big Four” thrash metal band, Anthrax. Over their impressive career, the band has changed their lineup several times, released 10 albums (with an 11th slated to drop late this month), and has sold in excess of 10 million records worldwide earning them multiple Gold and Platinum certifications and a … Read more
Formed in 1995 (as Umlaut), and filled with a very diverse and revolving group of musicians, Puscifer is a band fronted by veteran hard rock singer Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle). The touring lineup is comprised of Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Carina Round (Guitar, Banjitar, Tambourine) , Mat Mitchell (lead guitar), Jeff Friedl … Read more
On hiatus since 2011, the popular metal-core band Atreyu excited many when they announced in 2014 that they would be heading back into the studio to work on their new album Long Live, their first studio album since 2009’s Congregation of The Damned. Featuring an impassioned return to the sound and style found on the … Read more
Last month, prior to our short holiday break for AltWire, I had the chance to interview Stone Sour‘s own Josh Rand on the band’s recent covers EP Straight Outta Burbank, and to get the scoop on their upcoming studio record which they intend and hope to have out by 2017. During our interview, Josh and … Read more
Alternative rock band 311 are celebrating their 25th anniversary in a big way, with the release of their 4-disc set titled 311-Archive. Archive is set to be released on June 30th and is comprised of 81 songs featuring unreleased material and outtakes. Archive will also feature a 60-page book filled with behind-the-scenes photos, and memorabilia from … Read more
Marc Martel, as an artist, has been described in many ways. Many publications have considered him to be THE Freddie Mercury incarnate, while an equal number of admirers have considered him to be “the kind of voice that comes along once in a generation”. Whether you’ve known of Marc Martel and his talents through the … Read more
After being absent from the rock music scene for nearly five years, the recently reformed Dashboard Confessional have announced plans for a massive 30+ date reunion tour with Third Eye Blind beginning later this month, sparking talk and prayers among their fans that the band will hopefully follow this tour with a new record. Formed … Read more
When you think of a “Jack of all Trades” you would usually follow that up with “and a Master of None”. Not when it comes to the multi-talented Lindsey Stirling. With a list of credentials a mile long including violinist, dancer, performance artist, composer; and a stylistic reach that encompasses everything from classical to EDM, … Read more
When you’re as energetic and animated as the world-famous singer/songwriter Chester Bennington, broken ankles can prove to be a real bitch. Tasked with fronting one of the biggest rock bands on the planet (Linkin Park), and continuing his duties as the new vocalist for the classic rock act Stone Temple Pilots, Chester’s plans for a … Read more
The music industry is a volatile place. Fraught with horror stories of bands owing millions in advances, not receiving royalties, and having their music modified from the original product, many musicians are finding out firsthand what it is like to be trapped in an ugly contract that benefits their label more than it does the … Read more
When we first caught up with Flyleaf guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya back in September, the band was on the verge of releasing their crowdfunded record Between The Stars, which would also be their first full length with vocalist Kristen May (having previously released an EP with Kristen titled Who We Are in 2013). At the time … Read more
Maria Brink of In This Moment is one of the most influential women in metal music right now. Check out our interview below: What is the true definition of an artist? In the olden days, an artist was known as a master of the liberal arts, but the modern definition of an artist is something … Read more
With their meteoric rise over the last twelve months, and smash-hit #1 Active Rock single ‘This Is The Time (Ballast)’, Nothing More is a band finally getting the attention they’ve deserved for well over a decade. Formed in 2003 and with 5 albums released independently under their belt, Nothing More made the leap to the … Read more
One of the biggest success stories of the last two years, Southwark London based musician Alex Clare took the music world by storm when his smash-hit single ‘Too Close’ was selected to be the background music for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9 advertisement, boosting it like a rocket into the stratosphere and ultimately driving sales of … Read more
When over 12,000 people sing along to a mixture of rap, rock, and dance, it must be Linkin Park performing at a large arena somewhere in Europe. Their show in Oberhausen, Germany at the Koenig-Pilsener-Arena this past Sunday was no exception to the rule. Check out our video interview with Mike Shinoda at the bottom … Read more
As one of the last remaining bastions of the British hardcore scene, Funeral for a Friend keeps re-inventing itself from record to record. Their next opus Chapter And Verse will be released through Distiller Records on 19th January 2015 – a follow-up of their vivid and aggressive record Conduit – and is one of the … Read more
Celebrating their tenth official year as a band, You Me At Six just finished their North American tour in support of their latest release, Cavalier Youth. Released earlier this year, the British quintet’s fourth studio album has encountered recent success on the Billboard Alternative Albums chart reaching the #22 spot. Moreover, their hit single, ‘Room To Breathe,’ has continued … Read more
Fresh off of a very successful US tour and the release of their brand new album, Massive Addictive, Amaranthe is proving that they are one of the most exciting and unique bands to come out of the Swedish metal scene in recent memory. Fronted by three vocalists and featuring a distinct blend of melodic power metal with … Read more
Longtime friends, Alex and Sam grew up together but split paths after high school to attend separate universities. The summer following their freshman year, the two decided to volunteer in France for the summer to do some organic farming through WWOOF. During their downtime, the twosome worked on music that ultimately followed them back to … Read more
Who doesn’t love the 80’s? A fantastic period for both music and artistic creativity, the decade witnessed many classic artists like Tears For Fears, U2, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and Journey leave their permanent mark on pop culture. With breathy synths and hook-laden tunes that blasted into the stratosphere, it is hard not to get … Read more