July 2013 | Music Junkie Press

Asking Alexandria release video for “The Death of Me”

July 23, 2013

Today is a big day for English heavy metal band, Asking Alexandria. Not only will you find members Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell on the cover of Guitar World but they are releasing their long awaited video for their new single, “The Death of Me”. The Guitar World issue hits newstands today, July 23rd so make sure to pick up your copy. The video which was filmed back in June and features a young version of Danny Worsnop as well as dancing girls in vending machines! I absolutely love it and the guys just kick ass in this video too. Make sure to check out the video: In addition, their new album “From Death to Destiny“ is set to release on August 6th and I personally am anxiously awaiting its arrival. I love the first single off it, “The Death of Me” and they also put out a Rock version of it that is equally as incredible. You can pre-order the release along with a merchandise bundle through Sumerian Records. We are still awaiting news of [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]

Fight or Flight’s new release “A Life by Design?” is one not to miss!

July 22, 2013

Another awesome side project from Disturbed! With Disturbed being on hiatus for the past two years, David Draiman has had great success with his side project of Device and John Moyer going on to play with Adrenaline Mob. This time it is the work of Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and Disturbed drummer Mike Wengren and they are called Fight or Flight. The band also features vocals from one of my favorite band, Dan Chandler of Evans Blue and Ra’s bassist, Sean Corcoran and completing the band is Jeremy Jayson on rhythm guitar and backing vocals. Together they create the powerful hard rock that is brimming with talent. Their debut record, “A Life by Design?” is set to release tomorrow, July 23rd so get ready to pick it up or download it. Their first single off of it, “First of the Last” is a kick ass song that has been getting some great airplay and this week was No. 7 on Octane’s Big Uns Countdown. Another song I am looking forward to you hearing is their [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]

Sick Puppies new CD, “Connect” is out!

July 19, 2013

Earlier this week, the new album by Sick Puppies, “Connect” came out. I have been a long time fan of these Australilan rockers and they never cease to amaze me. For them I have my new saying, ” I love you more than your last album but less than your next album”. I can’t imagine ever loving them any more than I do and then… BAM… their new music just has me loving them even more. I just had the opportunity to listen to the whole “Connect” album and I am just in awe of this new phase of Sick Puppies! I love when a band explores their adventurous side and steps outside their comfort zone and displays a new side to themselves. That is what I feel they have down with this CD. From the moment I first heard their new single, “There’s No Going Back” and it instantly became my favorite song. I just the chorus, the energy, the lyrics, everything!! As soon as I hear it come on the radio, I am [Read More]