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The UK band The Family Ruin set as support for Crown The Empire headlining tour

June 25, 2014

The UK bad ass band, The Family Ruin has been confirmed as support to Crown The Empire on their headlining fall tour. The ‘Welcome To The Resistance Tour’ begins August 30th in Anaheim, CA. Special guests on this run will also include Volumes, Secrets, and Ice Nine Kills. Earlier this year we announced the signing of The Family Ruin to KBB Records and a new album is in the works. The Family Ruin have a very fresh new sound complete with hard and heavy riffs blended with infectious harmonies, where they blend their metal and alternative influences with melodic hard rock. There is something for everyone in their sound. Think about a mix of Avenged Sevenfold with Escape the Fate. They have recently released their lyric video for their first track, Let It Burn which is set to be featured on their upcoming album. Check it out here: Check out the tour dates below and make sure to not miss them when they come through your town. Ticket sales launch Friday June 27th, visit www.facebook.com/thefamilyruin for more details. Stay [Read More]

Interview with Jake Furia and catch him on tour this summer

June 25, 2014

The multi genre performer, Jake Furia definitely has a passion for music. I love that this young talented musician is so versatile with his music and it truly shows with his well crafted songs on his new EP, The Acoustic EP. The EP, which was recorded at Get Open Studios in Long Island and engineered by Michael Coppola, it can be purchased on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/1elu3gd. “‘The Acoustic EP’ for me is a starting point. It’s music in a really raw and bare-bones format, and I wanted to start with it for that reason. In my career, I want to get to experience music in as many ways as I can. Everyone who loves art has something in specific to them that they love about it. I think thats beautiful and I want to discover all’ve those things.” explains Furia. We had the opportunity to talk with Jake and are pleased to bring that to you here: * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: The Acoustic EP is quite impressive, for [Read More]

The Dead Rabbitts bring to life the DNA Lounge on their Shapeshifter Tour

June 25, 2014

The Dead Rabbitts made their stop in San Francisco last night for the Shapeshift Tour! We were glad to make it to the DNA Lounge after a relentless 2 and a half hour traffic stop ride from Santa Rosa. As soon as the music hit, all our troubles went away and we were instantly in a good mood. The night started off with great sets by NightMares, Myka Relocate and The Relapse Symphony. Make sure to stay tuned for our individual band coverage coming on each of them. Then the time came for us to receive a savage dose of metalcore complete with infectious melodies, fierce hooks and always a catch chorus. The Dead Rabbitts hit the stage. What is really special about their music is, that it can’t be described as simply “metalcore” because The Dead Rabbitts have brought much more depth and layers to their music. Whether it be violins, keyboards, symphonic element, they are bringing a much needed facelift to metalcore. The charismatic personality of Craig Mabbitt truly shines through his music and [Read More]

Brody Dalle releases music video for “Don’t Mess With Me”

June 25, 2014

Brody Dalle‘s Debut Solo release, Diploid Love is available now on CD and Vinyl. This solo album is a deeply personal album as it takes the listener on a journey about life, creating it, living it and surviving it. Brody spent a year writing, playing, recording and co-producing her first solo album, a riotous blast of punk rock with a pop sheen that storms through ideas about the modern age, triumphing against the odds and even spirituality. The ex-Distillers front woman co-produced the album with Alain Johannes (Arctic Monkeys, Them Crooked Vultures, Mark Lanegan) at his studio, and at her and husband Josh Homme’s studio Pink Duck, both in California. “I’ve always had a hand in crafting how it’s going to sound and hearing it and trying to make that happen. But it’s the first time I’ve put my name on something for production,” she says of the release. Brody wrote all the songs and played almost all the instruments you can hear on the album herself, with a few incredible guests that included Shirley Manson [Read More]

Kobra and the Lotus release music video for Soldier and their album, High Priestess is out now!

June 25, 2014

Hard rock and metal fans; get ready because the High Priestess has arrived! High Priestess the new studio album by Kobra and The Lotus was released yesterday via Titan Music and is true metal musical gem. Produced by the Grammy-nominated Johnny K (Megadeth, Disturbed, Three Doors Down), HIGH PRIESTESS delivers a blend of fiery vocals (courtesy of lead singer Kobra Paige), heavy riff-laden melodies and ferocious musicianship. HIGH PRIESTESS was a Top 5 Most Added album in its first week at CMJ Loud Rock radio. It definitely infuses your metal mind and will captivate you from start to finish! Kobra and the Lotus have just released a video for their song, Soldier. It is an awesome one and the vocals of Kobra Paige are powerful and passionate and you will get hooked! Check it out here: To order High Priestess via iTunes, click here; to order via Amazon, click here. Kobra And The Lotus has just hit the road as support for legendary bands KISS and Def Leppard for their massive North American tour this summer; please see below for [Read More]

The Gallery announce their summer headlining tour!

June 25, 2014

American infused rockers, The Gallery have announced tour dates for their summer headlining tour. The tour begins in San Francisco on July 22nd and wraps up in Flagstaff, AZ on August 26th. Performing alongside the Americana-infused rock-and-roll band will be co-headliner Honor By August, and openers, Alexis Keegan, Shayna Leigh, and Mikey Wax. Tour dates are listed below: July 22 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, CA #* July 23 Hotel Cafe Los Angeles, CA #* July 24 Slidebar Fullerton, CA #* July 25 Pub Rock Live Scottsdale, AZ #* July 28 Holy Mountain Austin, TX @ July 29 502 Bar San Antonio, TX @ July 31 Southport Music Hall New Orleans, LA August 1 The Loft Columbus, GA August 2 Vinyl Atlanta, GA # August 4 The Windjammer Charleston, SC #^ August 5 Evening Muse Charlotte, NC # August 6 The Pour House Music Hall Raleigh, NC # August 7 Jammin Java Vienna, VA # August 8 Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, MA # August 9 Brighton Music Hall Boston, MA #^ August 10 Mercury Lounge New York, NY #^ August 12 World Cafe Live Philadelphia, PA #^ August 13 Southgate House Revival Newport, KY #+ August 14 The Rathskeller Indianapolis, IN #+ August 15 Martyrs Chicago, IL # August [Read More]

Survive This! is a set not to be missed on Vans Warped Tour!

June 24, 2014

This past Saturday we were at the Mountain View date for Vans Warped Tour. So many great bands, so many stages, and so many decisions to be made! One thing is for sure before you arrive at Warped Tour write down your list of Must See Bands and then make sure to walk around and try to get to as many other stages as possible. You really may be missing some of the highlights of Warped Tour and possibly your new favorite band. One band that I hope you have on your Must See list is Survive This! We saw them earlier this year when they opened for Falling in Reverse on the Bury The Hatchet tour. You can read more about that here: Survive This at Regency Ballroom We were excited to catch their set at Warped Tour and they did not disappoint! They are performing on the Hard Rock Kevin Says Stage. These guys are full of intense energy and give on a show that is deserving of main stage presence. They capture [Read More]