Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Papa Roach, BABYMETAL and Beartooth to Perform at the 2016 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, Fueled By Monster Energy - Tickets On Sale Now
THE JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE PRESS MUSIC AWARDS
FUELED BY MONSTER ENERGY
REVEALS FIRST WAVE OF 2016 PERFORMING ARTISTS
GOOD CHARLOTTE | YELLOWCARD
PAPA ROACH | BABYMETAL | BEARTOOTH
2016 APMAS * JULY 18, 2016 * COLUMBUS, OH
LIVE FROM SCHOTTENSTEIN CENTER
Additional Performers, Honorees, Presenters and More Coming Soon
The 2016 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, Fueled by Monster Energy is pleased to announce the first wave of performers confirmed to appear at this year's main event. Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Papa Roach, BABYMETAL and Beartooth round out the first five of numerous confirmed artists. This year's APMAs, hosted by Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat of eight-time AP cover stars All Time Low, will broadcast live the evening of July 18 from Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH (555 Borror Dr., www.schottensteincenter.com).
Formed in the mid-90s, Good Charlotte has five albums and
two collaborations under their belt. The band was integral in
establishing a global critical mass for the pop-punk genre. The group's
2000 self-titled debut laid the foundation with the singles "Little
Things" and "Festival Song." Then in 2002 the breakthrough success of The Young and the Hopeless catapulted
pop-punk into the stratosphere, and set them on the path to worldwide
superstardom. After releasing two multi-platinum albums (The Chronicles of Life and Death and Good Morning Revival) and their most recent release, 2010's Cardiology,
the group needed to take a breather. After a five-year break, the band
released a one-off video for the song "Makeshift Love" this past
November, a track with all the elements of Good Charlotte's classic sound. The band will release their new album Youth Authority via MDDN on July 15, three days before the APMAs. Currently, the brothers serve as coaches on the highly-rated Australian version of "The Voice."
At this year's show, the band will be honored with the very first "Classic Album Award", presented by Eleven Seven Music. The APMAs will salute The Young and the Hopeless,
which has sold more than five million copies to date. The album
featured their breakthrough singles "The Anthem," "Lifestyles of the
Rich and Famous" and "Girls and Boys."
Good Charlotte's Benji Madden states, "AP has been such a
part of our history, and has had an impact on so many other bands as
well. We are excited to come and celebrate that history and be a part of
the awards show. Especially, this year as we've decided to come back
with GC, celebrating 20 years as a band, it means a lot to us, to be
given such a special platform to reconnect with our fans, and share our
new record, Youth Authority, with everyone on the big night."
Since 1997, Jacksonville, Florida's Yellowcard have always
played by their own set of rules while creating an impressive legacy of
pop-punk anthems, catchy choruses and of course, violin. Yellowcard
are being honored with the first-ever Vans "Off The Wall" Award. This
new annual award honors one special band that exhibits and inspires
creative expression.
"Pure raw talent - Yellowcard is a great example of a
talented group of musicians who embody creative expression and the 'Off
The Wall' spirit! As Vans celebrates 50 years of heritage in music, art,
street culture and action sports, we are honored to team up with Alternative Press to present Yellowcard with the "Off The Wall" award. Congrats!" says Eladio Correa, Vans Director of North American Brand Marketing.
Yellowcard vocalist Ryan Key adds, "We are truly humbled to be asked to be a part of the show and to be honored with this special award. Alternative Press has been such a huge support not only for Yellowcard, but for all the bands in this scene."
For nearly two decades, hard rockers Papa Roach have led the
pack with countless top-charting singles, successful tours and millions
of fans worldwide. Having undoubtedly influenced many of this year's
award nominees in their formative years, the band was first honored by Alternative Press as cover stars of issue #147 (October 2000).
"We are super excited to be part of the 3rd annual APMAs," states Papa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix. "The
line-up this year is sick, plus, the magazine has been a huge part of
keeping the American punk, rock and metal scene alive all these years.
Plus, we got some tricks up our sleeves for this one. It's gonna be
dope."
Japanese teen phenoms BABYMETAL have taken the world by
storm with their infectious brand of pop metal! This year, the band is
nominated in the "Best International Band" category. The APMAs will mark their first U.S. award show, as well as their only show confirmed in Ohio for 2016. Make sure to check out thevideo for their new single "Karate", which has amassed over four million views since mid-March, as well as their brand new album trailer. Their new album Metal Resistance
hit stores this past Friday, April 1 via RAL/Sony Music Entertainment
and debuted at #1 on the iTunes Metal Chart. The group will make their
U.S. late night TV debut tonight on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
and will be supporting the album on their "BABYMETAL World Tour 2016".
BABYMETAL's SU-METAL states, "I am extremely thrilled that BABYMETAL
is nominated among a great list of other bands for "Best International
Band". I am above ecstatic seeing how we have been able to connect with
our fans from across the globe through our music, surpassing language
barriers and just making it to far places all over the world on our
tours. I just hope that we, BABYMETAL, will be able to continue to bring our music to more people worldwide, here on out."
Hailing from the home of the 2016 APMAs-Columbus, OH-local heroes Beartooth
have been making waves over the past few years as a strong
up-and-coming force in the metalcore scene, rapidly advancing from local
basement shows to tours with bands such as Bring Me The Horizon,
Atreyu, Slipknot, Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens, and
performances at festivals like Rock on the Range, Reading & Leeds
and Carolina Rebellion. Beartooth will release a new album later
this year via Red Bull Records. The band has been nominated for three
awards-"Best Vocalist," "Best Live Band" and "Artist Of The Year"
presented by Monster Energy-at this year's APMAs. To date, frontman Caleb Shomo has been featured on two Alternative Press Vans Warped Tour issue covers.
Shomo says, "Pretty crazy to be nominated for three awards this year and be able to play some music live. It's always a fun time at the APMAs. Tons of good friends, good hangs, and everybody is partying their ass off!"
In addition to the award nominees mentioned above, visit the APMAs Vans Voting Site at www.altpress.com/apmasvote2016
to check out all of this year's award nominees and vote for your
favorites now! Also, visit this location for more information regarding
future performing artist announcements, tickets and VIP packages,
honorees, presenters, pre-show parties, red carpet appearances and
beyond - all being announced in the coming weeks.
Voting for the Alternative Press Music Awards opened last
week, and within just 24 hours, more than doubled its first round voting
numbers within the first 24 hours from 2015. Votes were cast from 128
different countries around the world (including all 50 U.S. states).
Alternative Press Music Awards tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster here, and VIP experience packages are available via SoundRink- An Experience Company! SoundRink
VIP packages will include limited merchandise, elite access to both the
red carpet and prime indoor seating and VIP meet and greets.
In addition, the APMAs offered a select number of Monster Package tickets, which gives purchasers an unforgettable experience and the best seat in the house: a floor table amongst the stars! Monster Package ticketsalso
include the same benefits offered to VIP purchasers, but will
additionally offer two nights (one room) at a premier local hotel. These
packages sold out within the first hour of on-sale, and because of
high-demand, the APMAs may be opening up an additional small quantity in the upcoming dates through SoundRink.
In addition to the VIP and Monster Packages, the APMAs will be opening up a small quantity of fully-immersive Pit Experience tickets.These
tickets will include access to the "standing room only" section located
on the floor, closest to the stage. Tickets for the Pit Experience will also be available through SoundRink.
As previously announced, the APMAs is also partnering with PromoWest Fest (www.promowestfest.com, Columbus, OH, July 15-17), so tickets will be available via their box office through Ticketmaster as well.
Each Alternative Press Music Awards show has featured some of the greatest artists in modern music, ranging from today's biggest rock stars such as Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Panic! At The Disco and Weezer, to musical legends such as Aerosmith's Joe Perry, Slash, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Smashing Pumpkins and Ice-T. Countless renowned artists such as Rob Zombie, Blink-182, Twenty One Pilots, Taking Back Sunday, All Time Low, Motionless In White, Run of RUN DMC, Bring Me The Horizon, and beyond have appeared at the APMA's, with spectacular performances from artists including (but not limited to) New Found Glory, Yellowcard, A Day To Remember, Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace, Motion City Soundtrack and more. Additionally, the APMA's is recognized for presenting collaborative cover performances unlike music fans have ever seen before, like Joan Jett and Slash teaming up to perform "Star Star" by the Rolling Stones, Asking Alexandria performing Duran Duran's "Hungry Like The Wolf" with Jonathan Davis of Korn, Halestorm and Slipknot/Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor covering Temple Of The Dog's "Hunger Strike", and many more.
Last year's event - which took place July 22, 2015 at Quicken Loans
Arena in Cleveland - was a massive victory for the music community,
garnering unprecedented support demonstrated by a staggering 15.7
billion total media impressions (over seven times the impressions of the
2014 show). Last year's event also earned the title of "The GRAMMYs of
Alternative Music" by TIME Magazine. The 2015 Alternative Press Music Awards achieved
over 1 million views on AXS TV, and over 3 million views on YouTube.
Re-live 2015's best moments via the highlight reel here.
Building upon the success of last year's event, the APMAs is thrilled to once again be supported by returning title sponsor Journeys,
a leader in the teen specialty retail scene focused on lifestyle-driven
branded footwear and accessories in over 800 stores across all 50
states, Puerto Rico and Canada. In addition to Journeys, the APMAs also welcomes fellow sponsors Monster Energy, CreativeLive, DW Drums, CD Baby, Disc Makers, Rise Records, Eleven Seven Music, Better Noise Records, Musicians Institute, EarthQuaker Devices, Razor & Tie, Hopeless Records, Sub City, Roadrunner Records, Fueled By Ramen, Ernie Ball, Epitaph Records, Equal Vision Records, MerchNOW, Vans and Fearless Records.
Don't miss the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards and your chance to cast your vote for your favorite bands! Checkwww.altpress.com/apmas over the coming weeks for new announcements and information.
The APMAs are produced by Mike Shea, Joe Scarpelli, Josh Bernstein, Kevin Lyman and Marc Grant.
About Alternative Press:
Now in its 30th
year, Alternative Press continues to be on the forefront of discovering
new artists, breaking news and reporting on the latest trends in music
and youth culture. Since its early days as a pasted-up fanzine in the
mid-'80s, Alternative Press is one of the largest music magazines in the
world. AP provides in-depth interviews and exclusive photos, making it
an essential collectors piece for a passionate fan base, as well as
digitally through various mobile formats. AP has expanded its digital
reach via an enhanced mobile app and Altpress.com, one of the world's fastest-growing websites. The site has become
a necessary destination for up-to-the-minute breaking news, coverage
from our national APTV correspondents, exclusive multimedia premieres
and much more. Additionally, the brand has been successfully extended
through live events, beginning with the launch of the AP Tour and the
company's annual AP Music Award Show, which trended No. 1 worldwide on
Twitter and Facebook. Independently owned and operated, AP continues to
reach millions of fans, offering them insight to the hottest artists and cultural trends first.
About Journeys:
Journeys is a
leader in the teen specialty retail scene, with more than 800 stores in
all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. Journeys uses fashion savvy and
merchandising science to keep in step with the fast-paced footwear and
accessories market for 13- to 22-year-old guys and girls. Journeys
offers a wide variety of trendy, relevant brands that cater to teens who
seek the hottest, new styles. The Journeys store is more than a retail
environment; it's an extension of the teen lifestyle. From the plasma
TVs playing exclusive content and the latest music videos, to the visual
merchandising strategy and promotions, to the employees whose image and
style reflect the customers' lifestyle and attitude. In addition,
Journeys reaches its customers through www.journeys.com,
catalog, national advertising, strategic cross-promotions, social media
and grass-roots events like national concert tours and the Vans Warped
Tour. Journeys is, in every way, an attitude you can wear!
About Monster:
Most companies
spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and
billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy,
we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our
athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out
of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can
visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing
parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality. www.monsterenergy.com | www.facebook.com/monsterenergy
About Vans:
Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans
authentic collections are sold globally in more than 75 countries
through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international
offices. Vans also owns and operates nearly 600 retail locations around the world. The Vans
brand promotes the action sports lifestyle, youth culture and creative
self-expression through the support of athletes, musicians and artists
and through progressive events and platforms such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, Vans Warped Tour®, and Vans' cultural hub and international music venue, the House of Vans.
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