Month: July 2013

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'80s Rock

Jettblack is a band YOU HAVE TO KNOW NOW!!!!

July 17, 2013

Time to Crank it up Loud to Jettblack!! How about some  off the hook hard rock with Jettblack from across the pond. Okay my 80’s and 90’s Rock lovers out there, here is another awesome high powered, energy driven rock band that you are going to fall in love with. I promise on this one! These guys deliver the goods and by the way, it is so nicely packaged… Jettblack are four rockers from High Wycombe, England and started back in 2007.  They have cited their influences as “Anything up until 1994”.  Well these guys have been touring Europe and we are waiting for our turn to Rock out to this fantastic band.  Their music has everything from hot guitar licks, smoking riffs, melodic chorus, heavy basslines and rockin drums. Then you add all the incredible vocals and in time you are rocking heavy and asking yourself why didn’t you hear these guys sooner.  Well better, sooner than never. Jettblack is Will Stapleton on Vocals, Guitar, Tom Wright on Bass, Matt Oliver on Drums, and Jon Dow on Vocals, Guitar.  What a chemistry they bring [Read More]

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Bands

Brian Dugan announces his departure from Candlelight Red

July 16, 2013

Earlier today, Brian Dugan, drummer for Candlelight Red announced his departure from Candlelight Red. He posted the following on Facebook today. “Well another tour down and in the books. Unfortunately it will be my last playing the drums for Candlelight Red. Due to a busy tour schedule, which is good for the band, and family obligations at home,I felt it to be the time to step aside. In this business it is difficult at best to find a balance between both. This band is off to great things and I would never want to hinder its progress. To all the friends and fans I have met….thank you! This has been one of the best experiences of my life and one for which I am truly blessed. It saddens me to leave but at this stage is an unfortunate necessity. I will always be a fan of this band which has taught me so much about music and myself. To them I say thank you and to all my friends I say the same. Who knows [Read More]

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Bands

Morganostic from Indonesia is our first Tuesday Travels Feature Band

July 16, 2013

Tuesdays Travels  Feature Band We have a new feature here at Music Junkie Press where we will be introducing you to a new band each week from anywhere in the World. Today we are going to travel  to Surabaya, Indonesia and ask you to welcome Morganostic into your playlist. They describe themselves as “We are a legion of groovy riffs, jaw dropping tones, sweet harmonics, and angry vocals. We have no rule in creating our songs, each song is a different masterpiece. We are limitless.. ”  Well, they do have the music to back up that claim. As soon as I checked them out, I was really loving their sound, they definitely fuse some electonic with their high energy guitar riffs to create a fresh new metal sound.  Check out their new song, ‘To Conceive”  which is going to be released on their debut EP in a few months as they are being supported by Youtube promoter, Beheading the Traitor. They are currently working on their debut EP and we had a chance to talk more [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Talking with The Last Vegas about Febreeze, Bee Gees and BVB!!

July 15, 2013

If you haven’t heard of this next band…..well.. then where have you been hiding? The Last Vegas has been one of the hottest fastest rising rock bands that delivers 80’s hard rock blended with heavy metal, a contagious attitude while creating their own unique sound. From the first listen, you will get hooked on their glam-punk sound with smooth sexy vocals and endless guitars. Check out The Last Vegas on their single, “She’s My Confunsion”  from their album Bad Decisions. You can really get to know this great band!  From the bad ass bass intro to the vocal slide, this song is catchy and just gets you moving! We are pleased to bring you an interview with Danny Smash, bassist for The Last Vegas: * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much guys for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. I look at your tour schedule and you have a very busy schedule ahead. We really appreciate your [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Interview with Modern Day Renaissance Man… JINXX of Black Veil Brides

July 12, 2013

For years, the Baroque period of music has influenced many rock musicians as they brought out intense emotions through their music. During the ’80s, several rock acts also brought forth their ability to play classical music into their own style.  From Richie Blackmore to Yngwie Malmsteen they brought a new life to rock.  Some heavy metal musicians would take inspiration of the loud, dramatic tones that would come from Bach, Vivaldi, Beethoven and Paganini. Today you even have sub genres of music that completely encompass these sounds, ranging from symphonic rock, baroque pop, rock opera, etc.  What I truly enjoy is when a rock/metal band infuses their own sound with these classical influences without overpowering or completely altering their sound. For me, one of the most successful bands that has achieved this today is Black Veil Brides. Not only do they deliver incredible music that is filled with emotionally driven lyrics, but has classical compositions interwoven through their songs.  Their most recent album, Wretched and Divine, The Story of the Wild Ones captures this essence with their [Read More]

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Concerts

Heaven Below releases preview of new single, “The Needle Lies Again”

July 10, 2013

It is time to get ready for some new music by Heavens Below. These guys have been delivering nonstop rock and roll and some of the most entertaining videos in the industry. Well, they have just finished their latest CD, “The Deadlight Sessions” which will be set for release in August/early September. They have released their first single, “The Needle Lies Again” for preview. So I can tell you that this new song is just incredible, from vocals to lyrics to guitar to everything. You are just engaged with this song. We asked Patrick Kennison, lead singer/guitarist of Heaven Below  about this song and  had this to say: “The song has an interesting story behind it. When I played the Ozzfest in my last band I made friends w/ several people in the other bands. One guy in particular was very cool & fun to talk to offstage. The ironic part is that his band was so over the top & brutal onstage. When I got the news that he had passed on May 24th 2010 [Read More]

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'80s Rock

An Interview with Tommy Girvin – talented musician/songwriter who is inspiring children musically

July 9, 2013

Today we bring you an interview with a very talented and busy musician, Tommy Girvin. You might know Tommy from his 25+ year history as lead guitarist for Eddie Money. Tommy has been know for his blazing guitar work for Eddie. Many don’t know about Mr. Tommy who shares his love for music with children, his work in Signature Solos or his solo music career as well.  We are pleased to bring you our in depth interview with Tommy Girvin: * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you Tommy for taking the time to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! You have been quite a busy guy playing and touring with Eddie Money for the past (25+? Correct) years. In addition, you seemed to have find the time with a new app Signature Solos which we will talk about later as well as your latest launch of the Mr. Tommy’s Mobile Music Bus. Wow!, we have so much to talk about here but let’s first [Read More]