The Amity Affliction drummer injured at Warped

During The Amity Affliction’s set at Warped Tour in Portland a few days ago, the band’s drummer Ryan sustained an injury while performing. A piece of his drumstick chipped off going right into his cornea which caused a cut and required immediate eye surgery. The band did not perform at yesterday’s Warped Tour set in San Diego however they are expected to return in Pomona tomorrow. Chad from Glass Cloud will fill in behind the kit for the rest of the tour

Like Moths To Flames announce new record, An Eye For An Eye

An Eye For An Eye upholds Like Moths To Flames’ notoriously aggressive energy while revealing the band’s most exciting and heavy-hitting work to date. The new album showcases maturing song structures leading with sleek guitar melodies rolling into robust riffs that compliment Roetter’s signature raw textured vocals and merciless lyrics. Guest vocalists Shane Told of Silverstein on “Into The Ground” and Ahren Stringer of The Amity Affliction on “Lord of Bones” also add to the evolving dynamic of the album that sets it apart from previous releases.

The much-anticipated follow-up to the band’s 2011 debut When We Don’t Exist was once again recorded at Machine Shop Productions in Belleville, NJ with producer Will Putney (Miss May I, For Today, Suicide Silence)

1) You’ll Burn

2) A Feast For Crows

3) The Common Misconception
4) I Solemnly Swear

5) Deathmarks

6) The Blackout

7) In Dreams

8) Into The Ground Ft. Shane Told Of Silverstein
9) Serpent Herders

10) Nothing But Blood

11) Lord Of Bones
Ft. Ahren Stringer Of The Amity Affliction
12) My Own Personal Hell

KTM Staff Albums of the Year List

2012 has came and disappeared as fast it entered and there were great albums to go along with it. We’ve compiled several lists below; enjoy!
Top 10 Albums

Awakening - As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying went what they know for this record and that’s creating straight up metalcore. Circle pit riffs, crushing double bass, powerful vocals and a live experience to back it up. It’s worth noting there’s much clean vocals on this record than previous releases.

Listen to: A Greater Foundation

Get What You Give - The Ghost Inside

One of my favorite hardcore bands (despite Scott Vogel’s irrelevant opinion) in recent years, The Ghost Inside decided to change it up on Get What You Give with clean vocal choruses and some group shouts but still retaining their melodic/breakdown driven song structures

Listen to: Engine 45

The Royal Thousand - Glass Cloud

When I heard two of the members graduated from Berklee College of Music; I immediately became hooked after hearing the first single, “White Flag”. You may know the talented guitarist, Joshua Travis from his old band, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza. His 8 string antics really add dynamics to a genre plagued by Hot Topic kids with swoop haircuts and V-necks. It must really suck to be Of Mice & Men right now.

Listen to: Ivy & Wine

Parkway Drive - Atlas

Australia has some of the best bands (Hands Like Houses, The Amity Affliction, I Killed The Prom Queen) and Parkway Drive are no exception. I’m truly convinced Winston McCall gargles some really fine Australian sand before he does a show because his vocals are some of the best I’ve heard.

Listen to: Old Ghost/New Regrets

Veil of Maya - Eclipse

A lot of people didn’t like this record cause they thought it was basically Periphery with Brandon Butler on vocals since Misha Mansoor co-wrote/produced this album. It’s some of their best work yet with lone guitarist Marc Okubo ripping up the fretboard. Sumeriancore at it’s best, at least until the new After The Burial comes out.

Listen to: Punisher

Whitechapel - Whitechapel

Lamb of God - Resolution

The Chariot - One Wing

Every Time I Die - Ex Lives

Periphery - Periphery II: This Time It’s Personal

Best New Band

Glass Cloud; they put out of the most impressive debuts for their respective genre.

Best Record Label

Sumerian Records; they have some of the most talented (and not so talented..) bands on their diverse roster.

Best PR/Publicist

George Vallee - Sumerian Records

PR people don’t get the recognition they deserve. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to cover shows and interview bands

Most Anticipated of 2013

Animals As Leaders
Austrian Death Machine
Born of Osiris
A Day to Remember
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Brand New
My Chemical Romance
Slipknot

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The following list is from fellow contributor, Emily Bunn

Best Album: Deftones “Koi No Yokan”

The guys of Deftones did not disappoint with their follow up to 2010’s “Diamond Eyes”. “Koi No Yokan” fits right in with the sound that the Deftones made their own with “White Pony” and their self-titled. This album embodies everything I love about Deftones and I couldn’t be more happy with the album.

Best Tour: Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends 10 Year Anniversary Tour

I was only 11 years old when I first heard “You’re So Last Summer” From Tell All your Friends. This was the first album I ever bought with my own money and the first album I ever obsessed over. It’s still one of my favorite albums. To see the band perform it live from beginning to end was indescribable. The 11-year-old in me was beyond ecstatic.

Best New Band: Dead Sara

Dead Sara have had a huge year with the release of their first full length, acting as tour support for some big names, and taking part in the Vans Warped Tour over the summer. Their sound is not what you have come to expect with a female-fronted band, but it’s pure rock’n’roll.

Best Record Label: Sumerian Records

The people at Sumerian handled the Falling in Reverse/I See Stars debacle really well. They stood up for I See Stars and supported them throughout the situation and were quick to support the band’s statements on the whole issue. It’s always great when a label thoroughly supports their artists in tough situations like this.

Most Anticipated of 2013: Bring Me the Horizon

If “Shadow Moses” is anything to go by, the new BMTH album is going to be one of the best albums of 2013. Their last release leaves big shoes to fill, but from the little information the band has released about the new album it’s sure to live up to the expectations.

Song of the Year: Enter Shikari “Arguing with Thermometers"

Enter Shikari’s latest album is amazing from beginning to end, but “Arguing with Thermometers” has to be my favorite track. Not only is it a banger of a song, but the lyrics send a strong message about how corrupt our society has become and the effect we are having on our environment. The world needs more songs like this.

Artist of the Year: Pierce the Veil

Pierce the Veil played the main stage at the Vans Warped Tour, released their newest album “Collide With The Sky”, and sold out almost all of the dates on their headlining tour of the same name in 2012. They’ve proved that they are a forced to be reckoned with and they’re not going anywhere. I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store for the quartet.

Interview: Ryan Neff of Miss May I

We caught up with Ryan Neff from Miss May I who are currently headlining The AP Tour with The Ghost Inside, Like Moths to Flames, Amity Affliction, and Glass Cloud.

State your name and role in the band, please.

Ryan, Bass Player, professional complainer, F1 champ in the making.

What are the best things to give you guys when you are on tour?

Gift cards to Starbucks or Chipotle. We spend more time going to those 2 establishments than anywhere else.

On a day off in a city, what do you do with your time? How do you find out which restaurants to go to?

Just depend in the city. Today, we had bus trouble after a wheel flew off the trailer, so we arrived at 4:30 instead of 1:00, so luckily I had been here before and knew Chipotle and Starbucks were both within a few blocks.

How is your diet on tour different from what you would eat at home?

I eat like an idiot all the time. I have a taste for unhealthy things I guess so it’s pretty similar. Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, and pizza most days.

What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, etc

I stretch, warm my voice up, warm my hands up to play, and take a few shots of Jack Daniels usually. Then I just try not to stress out before we go on. Playing well for me has always been a mental battle. If I approach it in a good mood it’s always better.

What are some tour rules that you have established?

Designated bunks and hotel rooms are a big one. And on bus tours we try to designate “G Rated” times if you will for when family visits and such.

Which song do you look forward to playing the most every night?

My favorite song to play is “Day by Day” but we added a few new ones that I’m into.

Who is your favorite up and coming artist out there at the moment?

I love the new Glass Cloud album. Stoked to have them supporting us on this tour

Will there be a deluxe reissue of At Heart?

No plans for that right now.

What has been the biggest highlight of the band’s career so far?

Being a main stage Warped Tour band was a big honor; and being selected to headline the AP tour is pretty awesome. Hard to pick 1 moment with so many good ones.
 
When a tour ends, what do you most look forward to about going home?

Relaxing for a bit. No deadlines, no stress, just hanging out!

What do you put into your music to differentiate yourselves from other bands in the genre?

We try to incorporate our inspiration from all genres/bands that we each individually enjoy. At Heart is a much different sounding album for us because of all the great music we were inspired by, and without allowing those different influences to make an impact on us we wouldn’t ever write anything new. Change is good in our book.

Last question: What advice do you have for bands or musicians trying to make a name for themselves today?

Have fun. If you’re in it for the glory and money you’re probably in for a rude awakening. 

Behind-the-Scenes of Miss May I's 'Day By Day' Music Video Shoot

Troy, OH’s MISS MAY I are getting ready to hit the road on THE AP TOUR FALL 2012, sponsored by PETERSAYSDENIM, next Tuesday, October 16^th! In celebration of the tour kick-off, the band will be unveiling their new music video for the track ‘Day By Day’ very soon. But don’t worry, you can get a sneak peek fix of the video now! Altpress.com just leaked an exclusive new behind-the-scenes look at the video shoot, which you can view at this location.

 THE AP TOUR FALL 2012, featuring a line-up handpicked by the AP staff, will run untl the end of November. MISS MAY I will receive direct support from California heavy hitters THE GHOST INSIDE, melodic metal act LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, Australia’s modern metal quintet THE AMITY AFFLICTION, and technical metal up-and-comers GLASS CLOUD. Tickets for the AP TOUR FALL 2012 are on sale now! Buy them at: http://www.altpress.com/theaptourtickets.com

MISS MAY I AP TOUR FALL 2012 Dates:

10-16 New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place

10-17 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

10-18 Boston, MA @ Royale Night Club

10-19 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts

10-20 Sayerville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

10-21 Baltimore, MD @ The Recher Theatre

10-23 Norfolk, VA @ The Norva

10-24 Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend Music Hall

10-25 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

10-26 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre

10-27 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

10-28 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

10-30 Houston, TX @ House of Blues

10-31 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

11-01 San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live

11-03 Mesa, AZ @ The Nile

11-04 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

11-06 Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues

11-07 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

11-08 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

11-09 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater

11-10 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

11-12 Salt Lake City @ In The Venue

11-13 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

11-15 Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4

11-16 Sauget, IL @ Pops

11-17 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

11-18 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection

11-20 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar

11-21 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

11-23 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall

11-24 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

Like Moths To Flames announce deluxe edition of "When We Don't Exist

Columbus, OH’s Like Moths To Flames will release a deluxe edition of their 2011 breakthrough full-length, When We Don’t Exist, via Rise Records on November 20. The new edition features two new songs, one of which will be premiering on www.altpress.com next week along with a new lyric video for the track. The song will be available for purchase on iTunes starting October 16.

Like Moths To Flames’ cover of fun.’s smash hit “Some Nights” will also be featured on Punk Goes Pop Volume 5, due out on November 5 on Fearless Records.

The rapidly emerging metalcore act recently wrapped a series of dates with The Word Alive and have toured with the likes of D.R.U.G.S., Texas In July, Hit The Lights and Sparks The Rescue. Starting October 16, the band will join label mates and headliner Miss May I on the AP Tour along with The Ghost Inside, The Amity Affliction and Glass Cloud. The trek runs through November 24. Tickets are more details are available at: http://theaptour.ning.com.

MISS MAY I Unveils New Lyric Video for ‘Ballad Of A Broken Man’

Troy, OH’s MISS MAY I have premiered a brand new lyric video for the track ‘Ballad Of A Broken Man’ today on their YouTube page. Head to this location to check out the video now!

MISS MAY I recently announced that the 3^rd Annual VEGAS ROCKS! Magazine MusicAwards will honor vocalist Levi Benton with the “Male Metal Star of Tomorrow” award! The VEGAS ROCKS! Magazine Music Awards honors the biggest stars in the music business and takes place on Sunday, August 26 at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at 8pm PT. This year, the VEGAS ROCKS! Magazine Music Awards will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on AXS TV. Coverage will begin from the Rock n’ Roll Royal Red Carpet at 6pm PT and stay LIVE with the Awards program at 8pm PT. For more information on the VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE AWARDS, log on to:  www.vegasrocks.com For more information about AXS TV :  www.axs.tv

MISS MAY I recently announced their upcoming headlining position on ALTERNATIVE PRESS MAGAZINE’s annual fall tour, THE AP TOUR FALL 2012, sponsored by PETERSAYSDENIM. The tour, featuring a line-up handpicked by the AP staff, will be heading out on a 32-day trek that kicks off mid-October till the end of November. MISS MAY I will receive direct support from California heavy hitters THE GHOST INSIDE, melodic metal act LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, Australia’s modern metal quintet THE AMITY AFFLICTION, and technical metal up-and-comers GLASS CLOUD. See below for current tour dates.

Tickets for the AP TOUR FALL 2012 are on sale now! Buy them at: http://www.altpress.com/theaptourtickets.com

MISS MAY I AP TOUR FALL 2012 Dates:

10-16 New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place

10-17 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

10-18 Boston, MA @ Royale Night Club

10-19 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts

10-20 Sayerville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

10-21 Baltimore, MD @ The Recher Theatre

10-23 Norfolk, VA @ The Norva

10-24 Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend Music Hall

10-25 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

10-26 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre

10-27 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

10-28 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

10-30 Houston, TX @ House of Blues

10-31 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

11-01 San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live

11-03 Mesa, AZ @ The Nile

11-04 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

11-06 Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues

11-07 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

11-08 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

11-09 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater

11-10 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

11-12 Salt Lake City @ In The Venue

11-13 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

11-15 Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4

11-16 Sauget, IL @ Pops

11-17 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

11-18 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection

11-20 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar

11-21 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

11-23 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall

11-24 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

The AP Fall Tour dates revealed; featuring Miss May I, The Ghost Inside, Like Moths To Flames, and more

Dates and info for the tour are below

10-16 New Haven, CT (Toad’s Place)
10-17 New York, NY (Irving Plaza)
10-18 Boston, MA (Royale Night Club)
10-19 Philadelphia, PA (Theatre of the Living Arts)
10-20 Sayerville, NJ (Starland Ballroom)
10-21 Baltimore, MD (The Recher Theatre)
10-23 Norfolk, VA (The Norva)
10-24 Charlotte, NC (Amos’ Southend Music Hall)
10-25 Atlanta, GA (The Masquerade)
10-26 St. Petersburg, FL (State Theatre)
10-27 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Revolution)
10-28 Orlando, FL (House of Blues)
10-30 Houston, TX (House of Blues)
10-31 Dallas, TX (House of Blues)
11-01 San Antonio, TX (Backstage Live)
11-03 Mesa, AZ (The Nile)
11-04 San Diego, CA (House of Blues)
11-06 Los Angeles, CA (House of Blues)
11-07 Anaheim, CA (House of Blues)
11-08 Sacramento, CA (Ace of Spades)
11-09 Portland, OR (Hawthorne Theater)
11-10 Seattle, WA (El Corazon)
11-12 Salt Lake City (In The Venue)
11-13 Denver, CO (Summit Music Hall)
11-15 Minneapolis, MN (Station 4)
11-16 Sauget, IL (Pops)
11-17 Chicago, IL (House of Blues)
11-18 Grand Rapids, MI (The Intersection)
11-20 Pittsburgh, PA (Altar Bar)
11-21 Cincinnati, OH (Bogart’s)
11-23 Detroit, MI (St. Andrews Hall)
11-24 Cleveland, OH (House of Blues)

Pre-sale Add-on: Purchase of a ticket + $17
• A one-year subscription to AP
• All 3 covers of the AP Tour Fall 2012 issue

 

VIP Bundle: Purchase of a ticket + $48

• One-year subscription to AP

• All 3 covers of the AP Tour Fall 2012 issue

• Meet & Greet with Miss May I

• A sit-in on Miss May I’s soundcheck

• Signed copy of Miss May I’s new record At Heart

• VIP AP Tour laminate

• AP Tour USB wristband with exclusive MP3’s, videos and more from this year’s fall tour line-up

 

TICKETS

Pre-sale: August 7 - 9 http://theaptour.ducatking.com/

On Sale: August 10 at 10 a.m. local venue time

More Info: http://www.altpress.com/theaptour

MISS MAY I to Headline THE AP TOUR FALL 2012

Cleveland-based youth-culture magazine ALTERNATIVE PRESS has just announced MISS MAY I as the headliner for their annual fall tour, THE AP TOUR FALL 2012, sponsored by PETERSAYSDENIM. The tour, featuring a line-up handpicked by the AP staff, will be heading out on a 32-day trek that kicks off mid-October till the end of November. Tour dates will be announced soon.

MISS MAY I will receive direct support from California heavy hitters THE GHOST INSIDE, melodic metal act LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, Australia’s modern metal quintet THE AMITY AFFLICTION, and technical metal up-and-comers GLASS CLOUD.

Once again, THE AP TOUR includes built-in incentives for both the fans and the bands. Presale purchasers will be given the first opportunity to buy a limited VIP package along with an exclusive add-on offer.  With the purchase of a ticket and an additional $17, fans will receive a one-year subscription to AP and all three covers of the AP TOUR FALL 2012 issue.  In addition, AP is offering a limited VIP Package with the purchase of a ticket and an additional $48. This package includes all three covers of the AP Tour issue, a one-year subscription to AP, access to a meet & greet with MISS MAY I, a sit-in on MISS MAY I’s soundcheck, a signed copy of Miss May I's new record At Heart, a VIP laminate and an AP Tour USB with exclusive MP3s, videos and additional content from all your favorite AP Tour bands.  Don’t miss out on this first-come-first served opportunity before they sell out!

Pre-sale tickets go on sale from August 7^th through 9^th at http://theaptour.ducatking.com/ and go on general sale on August 10^th at 10 am local venue time. To read more about the tour, please visit www.altpress.com/theaptour and www.twitter.com/theaptour.

 Guitar World Magazine and DRUM! Magazine recently posted exclusive videos highlighting MISS MAY I’s gear that they are using on this year’s VANS WARPED TOUR. You can check out the guitar/bass video here and the drum video here. Take a behind-the-scenes look at specific gear the band uses and hear explanations straight from the guys on why they use the gear they do and how it shapes their signature sound.

Additionally, MISS MAY I posted their third official VANS WARPED TOUR video update today! Head to the band’s official YouTube page right now to check out the video.

MISS MAY I’s most recent album, At Heart, was released on June 12, 2012 with Rise Records and reached #32 on the Billboard Top 200 it its first week.

See below for all current VANS WARPED TOUR dates:

2012 VANS WARPED TOUR

7/26 -Atlanta, GA @ Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood

7/27- Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds

7/28 -West Palm Beach, FL (Miami) @ Cruzan Amphitheatre

7/29 -St. Petersburg, FL (Tampa) @ Vinoy Park

7/30 -Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

7/31- Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center

8/01 -Milwaukee, WI @ Marcus Amphitheatre

8/04 -Redmond, WA (Seattle) @ Marymoor Park

8/05 -Portland, OR @ Rose Quarter Riverfront

Hands Like Houses Post New Clip From Snow Sessions Video EP

Hands Like Houses have posted their first video from the band’s Snow Sessions video EP.  It features acoustic renditions of two songs from their debut record Ground Dweller (Rise Records).

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ioymL4qvcM

 The band will also be playing acoustically in the parking lot after all the shows on the Rise Records tour next month!

Hands Like Houses will also be part of the 2012 edition of the Scream It Like You Mean It Tour. Details on that run will be announced soon.