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Stardog Champion new EP, Exhale draws out emotion and great rock!

May 15, 2013

Stardog Champion and their new EP, Exhale will have you craving more and more! You might have been hearing a buzz recently about a new band, Stardog Champion. Well their musical roots are definitely not new and are now stronger than ever. You have two former members of Breaking Benjamin; Aaron Fink and Mark James. They then reunite with their old bandmate from Lifer, Nick Coyle and completed their band with the addition of Josh Karis. Together you are treated to a great rock band that everyone will soon be talking about. We had the chance to talk with Aaron Fink and here is that interview: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Hi Aaron, Thank you for talking with us here at Music Junkie Press. We are very excited about your new band, Stardog Champion. I understand that you and Mark teamed up with your band mate from Lifer, Nick Coyle. During your time with Breaking Benjamin, did you see yourself playing with Nick in [Read More]

Interview with Jeff Rains of Rains

May 14, 2013

We had the chance to sit down with Jeff Rains of Rains at the infamous Viper Room on the Sunset Strip. Jeff was getting ready to play an acoustic set for the Revolver Golden Gods “Aftermath” Party. Jeff talks about his new album which we are all so excited about! Check out the interview and make sure to visit his social media sites so you can stay up to date on his tour dates, upcoming album and not to mention they have another treat for us this Christmas! So join me in the Rains Revolution and crank it up loud! ~ Marisol Website: www.rainsmusic.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/Rainsmusic Twitter: www.twitter.com/RainsBand Youtube: www.youtube.com/Rainsband Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stories/id481740621 Rains Merchandise: http://www.rainsmusic.com/#!store/c60z Video created by Rockin’ Ryan’s Garage: Youtube.com/Rockinryansgarage and Facebook: www.facebook.com/RockinRyan

Interview with Delta Rose – Featured Band of Warped Tour

May 8, 2013

Last week when we were down in Los Angeles for the Golden Gods Awards we went to the Revolver Golden Gods Aftermath Party at The Viper Room. What was even better about this night was that, Delta Rose was going to be opening up for Heaven’s Basement. Delta Rose is one of our featured bands from the Warped Tour 2013 and we had a chance to interview them right out on the Sunset Strip. Truly a place where these guys belong. They bring out true old school rock and roll just like many of the bands that I have been featuring. So, when people say, “Where is our Rock and Roll?’ All you have to tell them is check out Delta Rose! Here is our interview: I love the energy and enthusiasm these guys have. It is no wonder they recently got endorsed by Gibson. They are also working on the completion of their debut music video which is being shot by none other than the great Rob Fenn. Rob’s work has become unparalled in [Read More]

Bands

It is time for you to hear A Story Beneath

May 7, 2013

I have recently been listening a lot to a great band from Santa Clarita, California. I hope you are familiar with them and if not, it is time to get acquainted with A Story Beneath. Phil Goff is on Guitar and Vocals, Toddy Libby on Bass and Keys, and Markus Flick on drums. These three guys come together with driving rhythms, melodic chords blended with some powerful rock reminiscent of Silverchair, early Tool and Incubus but they definitely have a sound of their own. Once you start listening to them, believe me, you might not stop. They currently play one of my new “Go To” Songs, “Chamelion”. This song just gets up in me and has me revived in an instant. Make sure to check it out on their Reverbnation page or on their band profile from Facebook. A Story Beneath has as a lot of great things ahead for them. They currently are in the Battle of the Bands competition to play the Ernie Ball stage at this year’s Warped Tour. You can vote [Read More]

The Music Junkie Press “After Golden Gods Awards” Awards!!

May 7, 2013

Well I am home from my trip to the 5th Revolver Golden Gods Awards which took place last week at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles. I hope all of you had a great time watching the Black Carpet and the award show live on XBOX, Facebook or AXS TV. There was so many great stories to share from that night, some we may have to keep quiet; but all in all it was a fantastic show. Sadly, hours before the Black Carpet, we got word of the passing of the great Jeff Hanneman from Slayer who died at the young age of 49 from liver failure. The night soon became filled with stories about Jeff and tributes to our fallen hero. Many drinks were shared and toasted to the life of Jeff and he will be greatly missed. Many awards were given out and here is the list of who won: BEST GUITARIST presented by Epiphone John 5 (Rob Zombie & solo) BEST DRUMMER presented by Drum Workshop Arejay Hale (Halestorm) PAUL GRAY BEST BASSIST presented by Dean [Read More]

Steven Adler back in rehab, Summer Tour postponed!

May 2, 2013

Breaking News! The much anticipated Adler “Back from the Dead” tour has been postponed. It is reported that Steven has checked himself into a undisclosed rehabilitation facility to continue working on his sobriety. We all send Steven our support and look forward to his return. I am sure he will come back stronger than ever since nothing can keep him down. Make sure to get the Adler CD which has become our favorite album of the years favorites are “Good to be Bad” featuring John 5, “The One that you Hated”, and “Own Worst Enemy”. I will get more info for you since I am posting this from Los Angeles as we are getting ready for the Revolver Golden Gods Awards!! * * * Update May 6, 2013 * * * Steven has put out a statement regarding his return to rehab which was posted earlier today on his blog. “I picked up a bottle and drank. This occurred a few times and that is a few times too many. I knew that this had [Read More]

Time to rock out to The Jaded

April 29, 2013

The Jaded It has been quite some time that I can say that my old stomping grounds, San Francisco has produced a great rock and roll band. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of great things have come from San Francisco. Sourdough soup bowl from Boudin’s. Seafood at the Wharf. The Stinking Rose. Fun nights at Candlestick. but a great rock band…. not in a while… until now. We had the pleasure of seeing San Francisco rock band, The Jaded up here at the Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa. These guys just bring old school rock and roll and wrap in everything from funk to old school sound, that just has you wanting more and more. The Jaded is Jimmy Steal aka Sergio on vocals/rhythm guitar, Matt Notter on bass, Downey Orrick on lead guitar/backing vocals and Elliot Starno on drums and percussion. These four come together to send you into rock and roll bliss with their sound. We had the chance to catch up with The Jaded at their recent show at the [Read More]