Sisteray – The Spark – Artistes à suivre
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 are available for immediate consumption and in ...
La tournée Sno-Core annulée, The Pretty Reckless se retire pour cause de maladie (MISE À JOUR)
Derek Oswald
MISE À JOUR 28/01/13 : Alors que nous avions déjà écrit sur la tournée du 22 (voir le message original ci-dessous) ; selon un communiqué de presse publié aujourd'hui, il semble que la tournée Sno-Core ait été officiellement annulée avec ...
Fans de Slipknot, le groupe ne se sépare pas
Derek Oswald
Il semblerait que les masques soient encore là pour être portés un jour de plus. Corey Taylor s'est récemment servi de Twitter pour dissiper les rumeurs selon lesquelles Slipknot s'effondrerait ou serait sur le point de l'arrêter...
Ce groupe de heavy metal préadolescent est plus rock que vous ne le pourriez jamais
Derek Oswald
Hats off to these three awesome little youngsters; called “Unlocking The Truth” who have been breaking down barriers and rocking festivals and Times Square…all while still in the 7th grade. Coming from Brooklyn, New ...
Sticks and Stones : New Found Glory annonce le départ du guitariste original Steve Klein
Derek Oswald
Well it looks like it’s gone all downhill from here, and that things have reached a head on collision as New Found Glory have announced that they are officially parting ways with their lead ...
The Weather Outside Is Frightful, But This Surf-Rock Sure Is Delightful…
Derek Oswald
So Wintertime is finally here in the United States (greetings Electra!), and with the first huge snowfall of the season, we all know what’s on the way this Holiday season. Flight delays, power outages, ...

Interview – Versus The World: “Punk Rock is Everything To Me”
Derek Oswald
Versus The World are a post-hardcore/pop punk band hailing out of Santa Barbara, CA comprised of Chris Flippin (Lagwagon), Mike Davenport (The Ataris), Bryan Charleson and Donald Spence (Crooks and Liars). Signed to Viking ...

Interview – Harkland: “We Try to Be The Hardest Working Band…”
Derek Oswald
Harkland are an independent Alternative Rock band based out of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania and founded by lead vocalist and singer-songwriter Paulie Knakk. After performing as a band for over two years and touring the ...
L'étincelle : semaine du 1er au 8 décembre 2013
Derek Oswald
The Spark Double Shot: Week of November 24th-December 1st, 2013 and December 1st – December 8th, 2013 Sorry about the lack of a Spark feature last week folks! To make up for the lack ...
PHOTOS: Weezer Live w/ Harkland [Sands Bethlehem Event Center – 11/23/13]
Derek Oswald
On November 23rd, 2013; we here at AltWire were on site to photograph and cover the Weezer concert (with special guests Harkland), at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Below are some ...

Interview – Perfect Pussy on Anti-Oppression Politics
Derek Oswald
Perfect Pussy is a band that is both as bold and adventurous as their moniker suggests. The band first came to fruition on the set of John Cusack’s “Adult World” when the director Scott ...

Sickening: Ian Watkins Pleads Guilty to 2013 Child Sex Abuse Charges
Derek Oswald
In what is surely one of the more shocking pieces of news to come out of the rock music world as of late; vocalist Ian Watkins of Lostprophets has today pleaded guilty to 13 ...
Cage The Elephant Release Music Video For “Come A Little Closer”
Derek Oswald
Cage The Elephant have revealed a brand new music video for their latest single “Come A Little Closer” released off of their third album Melophobia. The video now available on YouTube; places the rock ...

Darkhaus – “My Only Shelter” (2013): A Solid Debut Effort
Derek Oswald
The following Darkhaus review is a guest review submitted by a member of our community, Andreina. “Open your eyes, now buckle up and enjoy the ride, but don’t close your eyes” Mr. Kenny Hanlon ...
L'étincelle : semaine du 17 au 24 novembre 2013
Derek Oswald
The Spark: Week of November 17th-November 24th, 2013 Welcome to The Spark, a weekly feature on AltWire where we put the spotlight on a fun, exciting and electrifying band that we feel deserves your ...

[Entretien AltWire] : Mike Shinoda de Linkin Park
Derek Oswald
Dans notre toute première interview, nous interviewons le légendaire Mike Shinoda de Linkin Park. Lisez la suite ci-dessous… Je me souviens avoir entendu mon premier disque de Linkin Park alors que j'avais seulement quinze ans. C'était ...

Linkin Park sort une superbe démo en 2010, « Primo »
Derek Oswald
Chaque année depuis 2001, le groupe de rock Linkin Park publie une collection annuelle de démos inédites, de chansons inachevées et de faces B aux membres de leur fan-club officiel The Linkin Park Underground, dans le cadre de ...
Artistes en plein essor : We As Human (Atlantic Records)
Derek Oswald
For this month’s “Artists On The Rise” segment, we are putting the spotlight on Nashville, TN based Alternative Rock band We As Human, currently signed to Atlantic Records via the imprint Hear It Loud. ...
Les éditeurs publient la vidéo de leur nouveau single « Honesty » – Écoutez-la ici
Derek Oswald
Alternative Rock band Editors have dropped the video for their latest single Honesty (out November 25th, 2013 via PIAS records) and you can watch it below via their official VEVO channel. Although they have ...

Enter Shikari sortira « Rat Race » le 4 novembre
Derek Oswald
A Rat Race has begun, and this time it wont include Mr. Bean, and Cuba Gooding Jr. Enter Shikari have announced plans through their official website to release ‘Rat Race’, the third single from their ...