The 2017 Alternative Press Music Awards are almost upon us, and this year’s show has a star studded lineup. Some of the best bands going today will be performing and hopefully taking some awards home.
AP has announced three very special awards for this year’s ceremony, and they will be given to three musical acts who have had a big impact over the years.
It’s been announced that Against Me frontwoman Laura Jane Grace will be receiving the Icon Award for being a torchbearer of the LGBTQ community. Laura told EW that the award is “flattering as f***.”
“It’s flattering as f*** to be given something like that or be acknowledged in that way… It’s really an honor… I think that’s really commendable of [AP], for shining light on [the LGBTQ community] by having me there. That’s a really awesome thing for the event.”
Lynn Gunn of PVRIS will be presenting the Icon Award at the event.
Next up is Korn who will be receiving the Vanguard Award after almost a quarter of a century in the music industry. Jonathan Davis commented on the award and said that the ban is honored.
“All of us in Korn started out just like every other musician; a fan of music. Growing up in the 80s and 90s, we accumulated a great love and appreciation for all different genres of music; rock, metal, new-wave, alternative, industrial, R&B, hip hop – you name it. When we started Korn in ’93, we were adamant in our pursuit to create a heavy band with a sound that would embody all of the many genres of music that Korn members loved. Our unique sound, along with the real and raw emotional lyrical content in our songs, connected with a colossal amount of fans that none of us thought was possible. We are so grateful to have almost a quarter century in the music industry under our belt, and we’re so incredibly honored to be awarded the APMAs Vanguard award.”
Corey Taylor is set to present the award to Korn.
Last, but certainly not least is John Feldmann who will be receiving the Influencer Award for his work as a producer. Feldmann has helped to develop bands such as The Used, Story of the Year, 5 Seconds of Summer and more, and his production style has definitely had an impact on the music scene.
The APMAs will take place on July 17th, and they’re set to be hosted by Andy Biersack.
