October 2013 | Music Junkie Press

Check out Mick James new video for “Speeding Like a Fiend”

October 31, 2013

Last week I was going to feature a great new video for “Speeding Like a Fiend” from highly noted singer/songwriter/musician/actor/producer/engineer, Mick James. Mick has been highly successful in many careers as well as has his own studio, Freedom of Speech Recording Studios in New York. Unfortunately, last week as I was about to post his video, it was taken off by Youtube for whatever reasons they claim. It is quite ironic that Mick, someone who truly believes in Freedom of Speech and then yet, becomes a victim of it by the video platform. The video has since returned to Youtube but they had to start over again and lose all the original views. We asked Mick about the video takedown and he had this to say, “I do feel I have been a victim of haters. It seems the more popular you get the more people try & tear you down. I have seen much worse on Youtube. They had no problem letting me put it back up It just had to start over again. So I [Read More]

French Metal band DAGOBA release new video for “The Great Wonder”

October 31, 2013

I have been really digging the new music by French metal band, DAGOBA! Even though they have been around since 1997, they are finally getting the recognition and attention they deserve here in the States. They have just released their new video for “The Great Wonder” which is off of their new LP “Post Mortem Nihil Est,” that will be available here in the US on November 5th. Check out the video: These guys truly have a great clean Metal sound that I am really loving! They kind of remind me of a mix of Five Finger Death Punch and All that Remains. The vocals are clean and sharp, precision drumming and bad ass guitars. DAGOBA is currently out on tour in support of DIR EN GREY and they are making a stop in San Francisco at the Regency Ballroom on November 23rd. We will see if we can bring you an interview with this amazing metal band. DAGOBA is Shawter on Vocals/Machines, Franky Costanza on Drums, Zon Guitar and Werther Ytier on Bass. ~Marisol Information [Read More]

Strange Talk from Australia set to play San Francisco Nov. 5th!

October 31, 2013

Strange Talk, eletropop band from Melbourne, Australia is coming to San Francisco next week! They will be performing at Brick & Mortar on November 5th, 2013. You can more details on tickets at their website. Strange Talk is set to release their self-produced debut album Cast Away in early 2014 via Wind-Up Records. They have their debut single, “Climbing Walls” is out on radio play now. These guys have a great new refreshing sound. They blend a bit of the eighties pop with a touch of 90’s electro and then wrapped into their own edgy style. Check out their video for their song, “Climbing Walls” and you will definitely enjoy their music: If you are in the Bay Area, make sure to head over to their show in San Francisco on November 5th or check their website for upcoming tour dates. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.strangetalkmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangetalkmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/strange_talk Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/StrangeTalkVEVO

Saliva release new lyric video for “1000” Eyes

October 31, 2013

It is Halloween time and what a perfect time for a new creepy video from hard rockers, Saliva for their new song, “1000 Eyes” which is off of their new album, In It To Win It. The lyric video was inspired by the hit television series, “The Walking Dead” and you can check it out here: In It To Win It is Tennessee rockers, Saliva’s eighth full length album release and is out on Rum Bum Records, an independent record label from Florida. Saliva is Bobby Amaru (vocals), Dave Novotny (bass), Paul Crosby (drums) and Wayne Swinny (guitar). If you don’t have the album, make sure to pick it up. It is filled with hard rock songs with an edge. Enjoy, Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://saliva.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saliva Twitter: https://twitter.com/Saliva

Falling in Reverse unplugged show proves they are Born To Lead!

October 30, 2013

This has been a busy week for Falling In Reverse news. Yesterday they announced their upcoming tour with Escape The Fate. For details on the “Bury The Hatchet Tour” you can read more here. We just came back from the opening night of the Falling In Reverse tour, “An Evening with Falling in Reverse, Unplugged and Uncensored”. Today was the first night of their 14 show tour and it started off at Slim’s in San Francisco. It was hard to picture how things were going to go, being an acoustic show and with a band that has such energetic and heavy music. Well, I will tell you honestly, it went SPECTACULAR! From the second these five guys came out on stage and until the last song, it was absolutely amazing. The set included some Q&A time in between songs and I had wished fans would have put more thought into some of their questions. There were some funny questions though which truly brought out all of the best of their personalities and it was nice [Read More]

NEW POLITICS announce their headlining tour “Harlem, USA Tour”

October 29, 2013

Just announced….. Our friends in one of our favorite bands, New Politics which we had the the opportunity to interview on the Uproar tour, have just announced their headlining tour for USA. These guys have been so busy and just keep going. From the first time I saw them in 2010 I called them the Energizer Bunny Meets Nirvana and here they are… like the energizer bunny… they keep going and going and going! They have had quite a year touring on the Uproar Festival, then they set out on Tour in support of Pink and then 30 Seconds to Mars. They are just on fire and this is truly a great year for them. But be prepared, they are starting 2014 off with their own headlining tour across the U.S.A. with special guests Magic Man and Sleeper Agent. You can watch their fun video announcement here: I know always tell you to make sure to get out to shows, but SERIOUSLY this is one show you WANT to BE AT! New Politics are [Read More]

Mike Tramp is our Tuesdays Travels Pick of the Week

October 29, 2013

This week our Tuesdays Travels pick takes us over to Copenhagen, Denmark to introduce you to a very familiar voice, Mike Tramp. You may know Mike, (honestly… you better know!) from his years with White Lion and Freak of Nature. I loved and still love White Lion. They are definitely one of those ’80s bands that I continue to keep on my regular playlist. Mike Tramp has an extensive and successful career with his solo work as well. He most recently released Cobblestone Street earlier this year and it is amazing! This album truly takes you on a soulful journey with music through Mike’s life. He has mentioned that all of his songs have come from just playing the old faithful acoustic guitar and singing. Mike mentions that this album is what like coming home after a long journey. Mike says, “I am not lost, I am not confused, I am not taking a break. This is the album I have waited a long long time to record, because I didn’t have the guts to [Read More]