Entertainment | Music Junkie Press

SLASH to co-produce horror flick, Nothing Left to Fear by SLASHER FILMS

July 29, 2013

Iconic artist and Grammy winning guitarist SLASH is set to release on October 4th, a soundtrack album for his first co-produced horror film by his production company SLASHER FILMS, Nothing Left to Fear. The original motion picture soundtrack has been written and produced by SLASH and Nick O’Toole. In addition to film score it will include the original song, “Nothing Left to Fear” that features vocalist Myles Kennedy. “It’s been equally intriguing for me to be involved with producing, writing and performing the music in NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR. Film scoring prompts me to engage different styles of writing and guitar playing that don’t always present themselves when I make Rock n Roll records.” –SLASH Fans of SLASH will be able to get the album exclusively through PledgeMusic/Slash as well as other perks like interviews, video clips, signed vinyls, signed posters, merchandise and much more. The movie will be released in select theaters on October 4th as well as Blue-Ray, DVD and On-Demand. You can watch a video by SLASH where he talks more about this [Read More]

Moovalya announces Summer Exposure Tour

July 29, 2013

Melodic punk rock band, Moovalya from Phoenix, Arizona announces their Summer Exposure Tour set to start August 17th. Moovalya has been delivering solid punk rock music on the Phoenix scene since 2009. This three piece band shows you how much they love to perform as they played as many shows as they could. With that, they brought their energy to the stage and leave everyone wanting to see them again and again. Moovalya has Benjamin Jones on Guitar/Vocals, Sean Stroud on Bass/Vocals and Mitch Hosier on Drums. Their sound is a blend of alternative, punk, and rock and there is no denying that their sound is contagious. Take a look at their video for their song, To The Throne which I love: So if you are out here on the West Coast, make sure to check the listing for the upcoming shows and come out and enjoy some solid refreshing punk/alternative rock. We will be at the San Francisco show so if you are there, let us know and say hi. Make sure to also check out their social media [Read More]

Top 25 Cover/Remake Songs You have to know!

July 23, 2013

I have always loved cover songs, most specifically cover songs that I end up liking even better than their original. During many of my my interviews with bands, one of my favorite questions I ask is if they could take a song from any other genre and turn it into their own, what would it be? I have had some great responses, like Jettblack rockers doing a cover of Tina Turner’s “We Don’t Need Another Hero“, or Wratchchild doing a cover of the Beach Boys, “California Girls” or A Story Beneath doing a cover of the Mamas and the Papas, “California Dreamin“. Those are all remakes that I hope get made. What I really like is when an artists takes the original song and completely makes it their own, truly owns it and not just imitates. Haven’t you ever heard a remake where you are singing the lyrics and then it comes to you, that this is a remake of an old familiar song, just made completely different. Well here is my list of my [Read More]

Righteous Vendetta gives you clean vocal metals & kick ass bass drum!

July 21, 2013

I love Metal with clean vocals and a lot of kick ass double bass. My prayers have been answered as I put on some Righteous Vendetta! These guys completely deliver everything you want in Metal and more! Check them out here on their latest video for their new single The Fire Inside: What did you think of that double bass? Kick ass right??? Ya, I thought so! and those vocals, HOLY SHIT! We need more clean metal vocals like that. They just finished putting together their full length album which is set to release this fall. Even those these guys are relatively young, they are delivering music wiser than their years and know what we want! Their song “This Pain” spent 15 weeks on the Billboard charts. So check them out these guys from Cody, Wyoming as they take over the Metal scene with their new music! They have a couple upcoming shows worldwide so take notice and get yourself there! Jul 26 Sheridan Fairgrounds Sheridan, WY Aug 02 Freakstock Festival Kassel, Germany Aug 10 Sonar [Read More]

The Smiths + Dexys Midnight Runners and a side of The Cure = Apollo Junction. Great New Music

July 21, 2013

Music is always the master of my emotions. If I am feeling down and need to vent, I can always turn to music to help me through the process. Or if I am feeling good and need music to just energize me and complement my good mood, I put the right songs on to do that. Well, today I was in one of those where I am literally in a doldrum type of state and went to do some work. I put on some of the music that was given to me to check out and I have to tell you…. it was like magic… My energy level quickly rose, I couldn’t help but smile and instantly feel good. I love when music can take you to a great place, especially when it is the first time you hear someone. Today I have Apollo Junction to thank for the great escape of their music! These 5 guys from London are really something to listen to. As their bio describes perfectly, “Apollo Junction born into the [Read More]

The Red Rocker Sammy Hagar giving us Rum, Rock and Bday Bash!

July 20, 2013

A lot is happening in the Red Rocker camp these days from album release, birthday bash and tour. Legendary artist, Sammy Hagar is set to release his “Sammy Hagar & Friends” Deluxe DVD/CD in September through Frontier Records. This highly anticipated album features collaborations with Toby Keith, Mickey Hart, and Taj Mahal. Joining Sammy on his album includes the star studded talent of Joe Satriani, Ronnie Dunn, Kid Rock,Nancy Wilson, Michael Anthony (Mad Anthony’s Cafe), Denny Carmassi, Bill Church, Chad Smith, Neal Schon, and The Wabos (Vic, Mona and Bro). The cover art and the track listing have just been released. Track listing: 01 Winding Down (with Taj Mahal) 02 Not Going Down (with Bill Church & Denny Carmassi) 03 Personal Jesus (with Neal Schon, Michael Anthony & Chad Smith) 04 Father Sun (with Denny Carmassi & Aaron Hagar) 05 Knockdown Dragout (with Kid Rock, Joe Satriani, Denny Carmassi) 06 Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man (with David Lauser, Mona Gnader & Vic Johnson) 07 Bad On Fords and Chevrolets (with Ronnie Dunn, David Lauser, Mona Gnader & Vic Johnson) 08 [Read More]

Brian Dugan announces his departure from Candlelight Red

July 16, 2013

Earlier today, Brian Dugan, drummer for Candlelight Red announced his departure from Candlelight Red. He posted the following on Facebook today. “Well another tour down and in the books. Unfortunately it will be my last playing the drums for Candlelight Red. Due to a busy tour schedule, which is good for the band, and family obligations at home,I felt it to be the time to step aside. In this business it is difficult at best to find a balance between both. This band is off to great things and I would never want to hinder its progress. To all the friends and fans I have met….thank you! This has been one of the best experiences of my life and one for which I am truly blessed. It saddens me to leave but at this stage is an unfortunate necessity. I will always be a fan of this band which has taught me so much about music and myself. To them I say thank you and to all my friends I say the same. Who knows [Read More]