The 1st ever Alternative Press Music Awards were held last night at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH where the magazine is based, and what better place to have a bevy of performances from bands in the worlds of pop-punk and metal that equally satisified those in attendance and those who were outside just thrilled to be in the presence of such incredibly talented musicians.
The winners were determined by votes to AP's website, and they represent what the general music listening public is obsessed with at this very moment and what they're passionate about. Here are the winners:
Album of The Year
Bring Me The Horizon - Sempiternal
Band of The Year
Fall Out Boy
Song of The Year
All Time Low f/ Vic Fuentes - A Love Like War
Most Dedicated Fans
Black Veil Brides
Best Drummer
Mike Fuentes - Pierce The Veil
Best Guitarist
Philip Manansala - Of Mice and Men
Most Philanthropic Band
All Time Low
Best Breakthrough Band
Crown The Empire
Best Bassist
Jaime Preciado - Pierce The Veil
Best Live Band
Pierce The Veil
Best Vocalist
Brendon Urie - Panic At The Disco