2017 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards Fueled By Monster

The 2017 Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards Fueled By Monster celebrated its fourth year in Cleveland, OH last night at the KeyBank State Theatre. With a lineup of kick ass presenters and a massive assortment of performances it was undoubtedly proof that rock music and its sub cultures will forever stay and are still holding strong. The crowd fed off of not only the incredible award show vibes but also the setting and its outstanding features which only amplified the anticipation of what was to come that evening. Couldn’t attend the show? Amazon Music and Twitch had those fans covered allowing the show to go international, broadcasting worldwide for your viewing pleasure.

Who was hosting?

Black Veil Brides and Andy Black frontman Andy Biersack

The run down:

-It all began with a vivacious version of "Good Time" by All Time Low, from there performers continuously kept the crowd entertained and begging for more.

-Collaborations included  Japanese rock ambassadors ONE OK ROCK teaming up with Goldfinger frontman John Feldmann on"I Was King"

-New Years Day-led by Ash Costello with help from Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale on a cover of "Only Happy When It Rains" by alternative rock icons Garbage.

-Fearless Records' Punk Goes... series came alive when Grayscale covered Justin Bieber ("Love Yourself") before enrolling State Champs' Derek DiScanio to jam to Sean Mendez' "Stitches."

-Plain White T's performed an acoustic version of their hit "Hey There, Delilah"

-Nothing More kept the amps off for a set that included three songs, "Go To War," "This Is The First Time (Ballast)," and a captivating version of Skrillex's "First Of The Year."

- The Pretty Reckless performed "Hangman."

-Pierce The Veil offered a stimulating presentation of "Circles," as well as a moving cover of Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun."

- Starset mesmerized the crowd with "Satellite."

-Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness visited "Cecilia And The Satellite" and additional points in his career from Something Corporate days ("I Woke Up In A Car") and Jack's Mannequin ("Dark Blue").

- Waterparks performed "Stupid For You."

-Dance Gavin Dance got the crowd going with "Betrayed By The Game."

-Sleeping With Sirens recruited a youth choir to perform "Legends," the first single from their awaited album.''

 

The Pretty Reckless, winners of Best Hard Rock Band, at the 2017 APMAs

 

Andrew McMahon performing a career spanning medley featuring songs from Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin

Features included:

-"Drum explosion" from drummers Adrian Young of DREAMCAR and No Doubt; Sum 41's Frank Zummo and special guest Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots.

-Host Biersack and wife Juliet Simms performed Adele's "When We Were Young."

-Performances were also presented by Bone Thugs ("1st Of Tha Month," "Crossroads," "Coming Home") and Machine Gun Kelly ("Gunner," "Let You Go").

Josh Dun backflips during one of the many highlights of the night, featuring fellow drummers Adrian Young and Frank Zummo

Award deets:

-This year's set of honorary APMAs "Skullys" included the introduction of the new Influencer award, which was given to John Feldmann for his multi-faceted and exceedingly storied career working with artists of all genres.

-Icon Award recipient Laura Jane Graceof Against Me! was acknowledged for her support in the transgender community, encouraging awareness and cultural understanding.

-After receiving this year's honorary Icon award from PVRIS' Lynn Gunn and Mina Caputo of NYC metal unit Life Of Agony, Grace took the stage with Against Me! for versions of "I Was A Teenage Anarchist" and a medley including "Delicate, Petite And All -The Things I'll Never Be," the Supremes' 1964 hit "Where Did Our Love Go," and "True Trans Soul Rebel" - two of which featured passionate, crowd-stirring duets with Caputo.”

Laura Jane Grace gives a passionate speech while accepting the Icon Award

- Korn were given the Vanguard award for their momentous impact in heavy music.

-This year's Philanthropic Grant award sponsored by Hopeless/Sub City was given to Cassie Wilson, founder of Half Access, whose organization (halfaccess.org) provides information about music venues' capability to accommodate disabled patrons.

Full list of all the APMAs 2017 award winners:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR presented by Monster Energy: PANIC! AT THE DISCO

ALBUM OF THE YEAR presented by Journeys: Misadventures, PIERCE THE VEIL

SONG OF THE YEAR presented by Epitaph Records: ANDY BLACK, "We Don't Have To Dance"

BEST MUSIC VIDEO presented by Journeys: STATE CHAMPS, "Losing Myself"

BEST NEW ARTIST MUSIC VIDEO presented by Journeys: WITH CONFIDENCE, "Voldemort"

BEST VOCALIST  Lynn Gunn, PVRIS

BEST GUITARIST presented by PRS Guitars: Jordan Buckley, EVERY TIME I DIE

BEST BASSIST: Fieldy Arvizu, KORN

BEST DRUMMER presented by Guitar Center, Remo and SJC Drums: Frank Zummo, SUM 41

BEST LIVE BAND presented by Eleven Seven Music: FALLING IN REVERSE

BEST HARD ROCK BAND presented by Metal Blade Records and Blacklight Media: THE PRETTY RECKLESS

BEST UNDERGROUND BAND: SILENT PLANET

DEDICATED FANBASE presented by Fearless Records: TWENTY ONE PILOTS

HONORARY AWARDS: ICON AWARD presented by Laura Jane Grace, AGAINST ME!THE

INFLUENCER AWARD: JOHN FELDMANN

VANGUARD AWARD: KORN

PHILANTHROPIC GRANT presented by Sub City/Hopeless Records: Cassie Wilson of Half Access, presented by Dan Campbell of the Wonder Years.

Music fans may view encore presentations of the show via Amazon for a limited window of 72 hours. Go to music.amazon.com/apmas to watch the entire show before 7 p.m. ET, July 20.

For recaps and other show information, visit www.altpress.com/apmas.