July 2014 | Music Junkie Press

Flyleaf set to release new album Between the Stars on September 16th

July 1, 2014

Flyleaf are set to release their new album, Between the Stars on September 16th through Loud and Proud Records. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Doug Gilmore (Pearl Jam, Linkin Park, Bullet For My Valentine, Avril Lavigne). They are premiering their new song, “Set Me On Fire” today, Tuesday, July 1, onRevolvermag.com HERE. “We’re excited to release our first single, ‘Set Me on Fire’ today and we can’t wait for people to hear it,” explains FLYLEAF lead vocalist KRISTEN MAY. “It’s about the passion we feel when we first fall in love and our emotions are running high, along with our thirst for this great life and all it has to offer. There is so much beauty, excitement and hope in this world and when we collide with one another and fall in love, magic happens. I hope everyone turns this song up to eleven, and sings at the top of their lungs.” Last week, the group–KRISTEN MAY (vocals), SAMEER BHATACHARYA (guitars), JARED HARTMANN (guitars), PAT SEALS (bass), JAMES CULPEPPER(drums)–shot a video for the song with director Noel Maitland (Speechless, Kings of Summer) in an abandoned warehouse in downtown Los Angeles. The video is [Read More]

It Lies Within announces “Music Over Matter Tour” in August with Curses

July 1, 2014

It Lies Within, who recently finished up their tour run with One Year Later that included a stop at Driven Fest, just announced that they will be touring this August on the Music Over Matter Tour with Curses. The tour, which is sponsored by Music Over Matter, begins August 1st in Toledo, OH at Frankie’s before ending August 16th in Reading, PA at Reverb. The tour will hit ten states during the span of sixteen weeks. It Lies Within is still touring off their 2012 release, Chrysalis (Luxor Records), while finishing work on their new album. The new release is being produced by Jonny Mcbee of The Browning and will feature new guitarist Alex Maggard and new bassist/singer Erik McKay. Check out the tour poster with dates below: So make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Also don’t forget that you can catch It Lies Within on August 9th at this year’s Dirtfest. More details on Dirtfest here. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.itlieswithin.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/itlieswithin Twitter: www.twitter.com/itlieswithin

Get ready for the final album by Anberlin and make sure to catch them on Warped Tour

July 1, 2014

We were so excited to catch Anberlin when we covered the Warped Tour Bay Area dates last month. They always deliver an intense set that has you on your feet the entire time. They had mentioned during the set that their upcoming album would be there last and that they would no longer be a band after. It was heartbreaking to hear but it had us enjoy their set even more. They are set to release their new album lowborn on July 22nd via Tooth & Nail Records and follow it up with a farewell world tour. Here are some photos from their Warped Tour set: This album brings Anberlin full circle as lowbornwill be released on Tooth & Nail, the first record label to which Anberlin was signed. Instead of recording the album together, the musicians did their parts with separate producers they each selected. Drums were recorded with Matt Goldman in Atlanta and later combined with bass and guitar in Lakeland, FL with Copeland’s Aaron Marsh. Vocals were recorded with the band’s longtime collaborator Aaron Sprinkle in Franklin, TN. Consisting [Read More]

Take a listen to the new album, Ashes to Ashes by Chelsea Grin, set to release July 8th

July 1, 2014

Chelsea Grin is set to release their new studio album, Ashes To Ashes on July 8th via Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie. The 15 track album was produced by Chelsea Grin and Diego Farias (Animals As Leaders, Volumes, Stray From The Path). You can take a listen to the new album by streaming it here. Check out the track listing for Ashes To Ashes: 1. Playing With Fire 2. Pledge Allegiance 3. Morte ætérna 4. Nightmares 5. Illuminate 6. Sellout 7. Waste Away 8. Ashes.. 9. …To Ashes 10. Angels Shall Sin, Demons Shall Pray 11. Letters 12. Cheers To Us 13. Clockwork 14. Undying 15. Dust To Dust… Chelsea Grin is out on this year’s Vans Warped Tour and you can visit www.vanswarpedtour.com for a list of tour dates. Don’t miss their energetic kick ass set! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.chelseagrinmetal.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChelseaGrinMetal Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChelseaGrinUT

Aftershock adds TECH N9NE, ESCAPE THE FATE, ATREYU and ISLANDER to the lineup

July 1, 2014

MONSTER ENERGY’S AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 13TH & 14TH In our opinion here at Music Junkie Press, California’s BEST festival is returning to Sacramento! The Monster Energy Aftershock Festival be held on the weekend of September 13th & 14th. Mark your calendars and make sure you are free that weekend. If you are from out the area, get working on your travel plans to get out here and be part of one of the funnest and best festivals, Monster Energy’s Aftershock Festival.They have just announced the addition of 4 more bands and they are: TECH N9NE ATREYU ESCAPE THE FATE ISLANDER Saturday, September 13 Weezer, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, TECH N9NE, AWOLNATION, Chevelle, Bad Religion, Pepper, Black Label Society, Hellyeah, Memphis May Fire, Fuel, Dead Sara, Nothing More, The Last Internationale, Butcher Babies, Emmure, Sleepwave, Anti-Mortem, Eyes Set To Kill, Viza, Dig The Kid, Islander Sunday, September 14 Rob Zombie, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Rise Against, Seether, Mastodon, Pennywise, Theory of a Deadman, Buckcherry, Of Mice & Men, We Came As Romans, Atreyu, Black Stone [Read More]

Interview with Finch and be sure to catch them this week on Warped Tour!

July 1, 2014

Vans Warped Tour has always been known for delivering an amazing array of music which will satisfy everyone’s needs. Many new bands and many longtime bands. The Kia Soul Stage features bands like Breathe Carolina, For Today, Less Than Jake, Motionless in White, Finch and several more. We were excited to get the chance to talk with a couple of the guys from Finch before taking the stage at Wheatland date of Warped Tour. Check out our interview here: Long time rockers, Finch have been delivering incredible energetic sets on the Kia Soul Stage and you have only a couple more dates to catch them on. The dates are listed below. Check the schedule upon arrival so you don’t miss their bad ass set: Jul 2, 2014 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Maryland Heights, MO Jul 3, 2014 – Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville, IN Jul 4, 2014 – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON Jul 5, 2014 – Parc Jean Drapeau, Montreal, QC Jul 6, 2014 – PNC Bank Arts Concert Center, Holmdel, NJ Finch [Read More]