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MADLIFE brings high magnitude intensity to the stage!

June 24, 2013

A few months ago I had the pleasure of introducing MADLIFE to many of you. We had so many of you write in and tell us about your love for them. Well, it is no surprise since this industrial hard rock band from Los Angeles gains fans seconds after you first hear them. I can only imagine what seeing them live will do. We have been excited about catching one of their shows since we have heard amazing things about their stage presence and high octane filled shows and couldn’t wait to witness it firsthand. Well Friday night, we jumped at the opportunity to head down to Hollywood and catch their show at the Troubadour. It was the first time I had been back to the Troubadour since maybe 1986? 1987? I know it was right before Warrant getting banned from there and I don’t even remember who was playing. Oddly enough, the place like many from the Sunset Strip actually looks the exact same. MADLIFE definitely delivered the most intense and engaging live performance [Read More]

Drown yourself in Villains of Vaudeville and come ALIVE!

June 15, 2013

Do you know what is coming up and you have to be ready for???? The premiere of Villains of Vaudeville‘s video for Demolition Baby! If you don’t know who I am talking about, let me share my love for Villains of Vaudeville with you. I have been secretly in love with my new favorite CD that has been hidden away because I just don’t want to lose this one to ANYONE! It has remnants of everything from Marilyn Manson to Rob Zombie with a hint of STP and everything in between! Just as stated from Villains of Vaudeville, it is “Beats that threaten to entrance your soul. Riffs that will rake you from the flames of hell to the rapture of heaven… Listening is a surrender to the right of passage… an Initiation to the dance… You have been warned.” That is so true in so many ways. Youcan just get lost in the music in the very best way. Drowning in a romantic array of lyrical beauty that is Kenny Kweens. It [Read More]

Get to know your new favorite band, Crashing Broadway

June 11, 2013

Crashing Broadway Summertime for me always reminds me of long days filled with great new music. It is a time to enjoy life and take the time to find new bands whether they be at festivals or nightclubs, it is the time to explore. I have a band for you straight from Tupelo, MS that I have been enjoying and you need to know about them. They are Crashing Broadway and they have a sound that blends rock with alternative and just the right amount of pop. They will have you dancing one minute as you raise your fists in the next. Together they bring energy driven songs that awaken your senses, whether it be with their catchy melody, thought provoking lyrics or powerful vocals. They have what you have been waiting for. We had a chance to interview their guitarist, Tee Jay Timms and we are pleased to share it with you: One thing we have been told many times is that their live shows are incredible and kick ass. Vocalist Kacye Haynes also explains about [Read More]

State Line Empire takes over the Whisky!

June 7, 2013

Okay Bay Area, you better have your calendars marked for June 15th and have your tickets ready for another awesome show at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco! Who is going to be playing???? Well, how about the kick ass rock and roll of State Line Empire! Now I have your attention. These guys just deliver an adrenaline filled show that just has you asking, “‘when is the next show?” You can still get tickets to their show by visiting their Facebook page or click here. We had the opportunity to catch State Line Empire at their concert at the world famous, The Whisky a Go Go last week. I have to tell you they were, once again incredible and just satisfy all your rock and roll needs. They were planned to open for Steven Adler but with his bout in rehab, he was replaced by the legendary rockers, London. State Line Empire sounded awesome, probably one of the best sounding shows I have heard at the Whisky. We had gotten word that the Whisky [Read More]

Midnight Cinema delivers harmonious symmetry at its finest

May 24, 2013

I wanted to tell you about a new band which is more like reacquanting yourself with a long lost friend. Midnight Cinema is composed of members of the highly successful band, Thriving Ivory. It is not as much a reincarnation but more of an evolution of their creative talents. Clayton Stroope will have you again, magically transported as his vocals take you on an emotional journey that truly touches your soul. Drew Cribley’s melodic guitar playing will heightens your senses and Paul Niedermier brings it all together on drums. Midnight Cinema is truly harmonious symmetry at its finest. They are currently working on their EP that will be released in July and if you are near San Francisco, you can join us in going to their EP Release show on July 11th. They have recently shared their first “hit” off the EP titled, “Hurricane”. I say “hit” because it really is incredible and I can see it having a rapid climb on the charts. I love it. Here is the video for “Hurricane” That [Read More]

Station – our featured band from Rocklahoma lineup not to be missed!

May 23, 2013

Station I told you about Station last week and as promised, here is our interview with Pat. Take a read and you can get to know more about this incredible Rock Band from New York. Also included below is our original post on them! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: How did Station form? Pat: Station formed in September of 2010 when I met our guitarist Chris. We found each other through the NY music scene and set up a jam session/audition with each other. From that moment on, Chris and I have been working together. * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Who does the writing or is it a collaborative effort? Pat: There is no set way we write. Sometimes it’s one of us with an idea or a group effort. Either way, once we start fleshing out the song, it takes on a life of it’s own that truly makes it sound like Station. Station is the sound of [Read More]

Surrender the Fall’s Jared Cole talks with Music Junkie Press

May 22, 2013

Let me tell you about a band that I have been listening to lately and DAMN THEY ROCK! They are Surrender the Fall from Memphis and they have a new album out that you are going to have to check out! Their debut album “Burn in the Spotlight” is now out on RUM BUM Records and is really having everyone take notice of these guys! From start to finish, they deliver energy driven songs that are emotionally charged and engage you from the first note. We had the chance to talk with singer, Jared Cole before he headed out to play at last week’s Dysfunctional Family BBQ Festival in New York. We are happy to share with you that interview: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much Jared for talking with us here at Music Junkie Press where those who are addicted to music, get their fix! Now let’s talk about Surrender the Fall. What are you guys currently up to? [Read More]