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Lzzy Hale and Tom Keifer perform “Nobody’s Fool”

September 7, 2013

Growing up in the 70’s/80’s, I listened to a LOT of ROCK n ROLL. One of my favorite bands from the 80’s was the Philadelphia based blues rock band CINDERELLA. I went to many of their concerts to just to hear the raspy, distinctive gritty voice of Tom Keifer. His vocals were incredible and always drew me to their music. Tom had suffered some nodules on his vocal chords and at one time, left him unsure if we was going to ever be able to sing again. Tom has succeeded in treating his issues with his vocal chords and continues to amaze us with his powerful and amazing voice. Earlier this year, Tom released his solo record, The Way Life Goes on Merovee Records (through WMG ILG) and went out on the first part of his tour in support of the album. Tom has two singles out from this spectacular album, Solid Ground and The Flower Song. We recently brought you our interview with Tom Keifer here where you can find out more about Tom and [Read More]

Black Label Society release video for their cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine”

September 4, 2013

Black Label Society debut music video for “Ain’t No Sunshine” which is off their upcoming CD/DVD “Unblackened” which is due out on September 24th! Check out the great video that definitely highlights Zakk’s humor, here: This CD/DVD is set to have two covers and is currently available for Pre-Order on Itunes here. You can also head over to the label which is giving away a signed CD booklet and poster to the first 200 orders. Get your order QUICK! The DVD/CD is going to be quite amazing. It was filmed and recorded earlier this year at famed Los Angeles’ “Club Nokia”. Zakk Wylde is playing both guitar and piano, joined by Nick Catanase on guitar, John DeServio on bass/vocals, Chad Szeliga on drums, Derek Sherinian on keyboards/piano, and Greg Locascio providing additional vocals. It is going to be a definite Black Label Society treasure so make sure to get your pre-order in! ~ Crank it up loud, Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.zakkwylde.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zakkwylde Twitter: https://twitter.com/zakkwyldebls Instagram: http://instagram.com/zakkwyldeBLS Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/zakkwyldetv Itunes Pre-Order: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/unblackened-live/id684447594 EOne Entertainment Pre-Order: http://www.indiemerch.com/eonemusic/item/22001

Interview with Robb Rivera of Nonpoint & Tour Updates!

September 3, 2013

Nonpoint delivers a shot of adrenaline with every song off of their self-titled ninth studio album. If you have been a long time fan of Nonpoint, then you know that this album captures their high energy charisma that exudes from their music. Even though the album was released late 2012, it has been having quite a successful run with the singles off it. The first single “Left for You” had everyone take notice of this album. They had some lineup changes and in 2011 it was like the rebirth of Nonpoint. You really could feel the energetic synergy that these guys were creating and couldn’t help be drawn to their music. You can pick up your copy at your local music store, Best Buy or head over to Itunes for download. Nonpoint has been touring quite extensively every since the release of the album and have a grueling schedule that has had them on tour across the country. They have a lot more shows too, so make sure to check out the tour dates [Read More]

AIRBOURNE is our Tuesdays Travels PICK & Aftershock Festival Spotlight!

September 3, 2013

For our Tuesdays Travels, I wanted to bring you a band that is not only from Australia but is also one of the bands that will be playing at the upcoming Aftershock Festival on September 15th. You may already know about this band since they have been getting tremendous airplay over the summer. Our Tuesdays Travels pick is none other than AIRBOURNE! AIRBOURNE is an intense hard rock band formed in 2003 in Warrnambool, Australia and started by two brothers, Ryan (on drums) and Joel (lead vocals and lead guitar) O’Keefe and David Roads (on rhythm guitar and backing vocals). They were later joined by Justin Street (on bass guitar and backing vocals). These four guys have been rocking all over Australia and New Zealand for years and have had quite a following. Earlier this year, AIRBOURNE released their album “Black Dog Barking” on Roadrunner Records and they have created quite a buzz in the States since then. This year was definitely the year of AIRBOURNE and everyone wanted to know more about this band! [Read More]

Girl on Fire releases “Not Broken” and set to play Aftershock Festival

September 3, 2013

Seattle Rockers, Girl on Fire release their spectacular debut album through Century Media Records, “Not Broken” today . Their first single, “The Takedown” has been getting great airplay and is rising on the charts on Sirius XM Octane. For a debut album, it is packed with energy driven and amazing songs from start to finish. You can pick up your copy today at your local music store, Best Buy, fye, or pick it up online at Century Media Records, Itunes, Amazon. It doesn’t matter where buy it at, as long as you pick up this “gotta have” CD! They currently are out on tour with Buckcherry and will be wrapping up that tour as they take the stage at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento on September 14th! We will be there to bring you all the Aftershock Festival coverage. We had a chance to chat with Austin as he is out on tour and are pleased to bring you that interview here: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * [Read More]

Come Rock with the Road Crew at The Oakland Battle of the Bands!

August 31, 2013

Hey Bay Area, make sure to come and support The Road Crew with true rock and roll as they compete in the the Oakland Battle of the Bands on September 15th at the Oakland Metro. ALL AGES EVENT! The Road Crew is a local band from Santa Rosa with a larger than life sound that will leave you craving more! The Road Crew delivers non stop adrenaline filled rock, high energy shows that will have you thinking you are back on the Sunset Strip in 1984. So, if you have a thirst for rock and roll and want to make sure it is here to stay, get yourself to the Oakland Battle of the Bands on September 15th and cheer them on! These guys are going straight to the top. We have watched this band grow over the last year, and they have truly refined their sound and have taken it to a whole new “balls to the wall rock ‘n roll” level. The show is sponsored by Studio 132 and is being presented by [Read More]

Interview with Chris Jericho as we talk about Fozzy and the upcoming US Tour!

August 29, 2013

Heavy Metal Rockers, Fozzy recently returned from touring overseas but don’t think they are ready to slow down anytime in the future! They have just announced their US Tour with none other than the legendary Saxon. They are set to tour the US in support of their critically acclaimed album, Sin and Bones. Sin and Bones is one album that everyone should have in their collection. It is amazing from start to finish and is their best work to date. It came out last year but they are still touring in support of this great album. We had a chance to talk with frontman Chris Jericho and we are pleased to bring you that interview here: * * * * * * * * * * * * * For an audio of the video, you can check it out here: * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Hi Chris, thanks for taking the time to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! I think the last time we got to chat was [Read More]