Last night, the alternative music scene came together and descended upon Columbus, Ohio’s Schottenstein Center for the annual Alternative Press Music Awards, hosted by the magazine of the same name. With All Time Low duo Jack Barakat and Alex Gaskarth handling presenting duties, it was sure to be another fun-filled evening which lured in bands from all corners of the scene. Check out all the winners below.
Best Vocalist (presented by SharpTone Records): Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy
Vans “Off the Wall” Award: Yellowcard
Best Guitarist (presented by Paul Reed Smith Guitars): Jack Fowler of Sleeping With Sirens
Best Bassist (presented by Razor & Tie): Skyler Acord of ISSUES
Best Drummer (presented by DW Drums): Christian Coma of Black Veil Brides
Best International Band (presented by Joey Sturgis Tones): You Me At Six
Best Music Video (presented by Journeys): Panic! at the Disco – Emperor’s New Clothes
Icon Award (presented by Equal Vision Records/MerchNow): Marilyn Manson
Song of the Year (presented by Epitaph Records): Panic! at the Disco – Hallelujah
Best Breakthrough Band: State Champs
Best Underground Band: Too Close To Touch
Most Dedicated Fanbase: The Ghost Inside
Artist of the Year: twenty one pilots
Album of the Year: twenty one pilots – Blurryface
The APMAs will return next year.
