Month: August 2013

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Bands

Interview with your new favorite metal band, Righteous Vendetta!

August 8, 2013

I had told you last month about a great new Metal band, Righteous Vendetta. I love Metal with clean vocals and a lot of kick ass double bass. My prayers were answered as I discovered 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. Well, we had a chance to catch up with Justin Olmstead, guitarist and we are pleased to bring you that interview: * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press:  [Read More]

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Aftershock Festival

Enter to WIN Buckcherry Flyaway to Harley Davidson Anniversary Concert!

August 7, 2013

Guess what is coming up at the end of this month?  Harley Davidson Anniversary Concert which is a 3-Day Festival including performances by BUCKCHERRY, AEROSMITH, KID ROCK, TOBY KEITH, HALESTORM, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS,ZZ TOP, DOOBIE BROTHERS, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, SICK PUPPIES, and many more! What is even more exciting is BUCKCHERRY is holding a contest where you can call in and leave a short message for Josh Todd at (310)693-4782 and explain to him why they should pick you to come out and hang with the band. The contest includes round trip air fare for two to Milwaukee, WI, tickets to the three day festival, VIP tour of the Harley Davidson Museum with BUCKCHERRY and a three night hotel accommodation.  Complete contest details are available here: http://buckcherry.com/harley-davidson. For more information on the Harley Davidson Festival you can visit here.    Don’t worry if you don’t win, you can still catch BUCKCHERRY out on tour in support of “CONFESSIONS”, their debut release through Century Media Records.  We all love the kick ass hit single “Gluttony.”  You can check out the [Read More]

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Breaking News

Papa Roach cancels South American tour due to Jacoby’s strained vocal chords

August 7, 2013

Vocal issues have plagued lead singer Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach for some time now. It was last year that he spoke about a node forming on his vocal chord and which eventually led him to  have surgery. He successfully recovered from that surgery and has gone on to kick ass at shows with his incredible voice. He truly is one of my favorite vocalists! Papa Roach just released a statement announcing suspension of their South American tour dates due to Jacoby Shaddix’s strained vocal chords. Here is the post from their Facebook page: “To our fans in South America, we are sorry to say our tour is canceled. Jacoby is having vocal issues, and has been ordered to rest. We will be rescheduling the tour for next year. – Jerry” It was not long for fans to show their shock, support and even some quite rude and irrational comments that led to Jacoby himself adding this post: “TO ALL THE SOUTH AMERICAN FANS……. I write this with a heavy heart. I have read a [Read More]

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Bands

Interview with Siren Sycho formerly of Death Makes Pretty

August 6, 2013

Hey everyone it is Rockin Ryan here and I am proud to bring you another interview. This time I have a special one. Recently we heard the news of Siren Sycho parting ways with Death Makes Pretty due to differences between the needs and direction of the band and Siren.  Siren is definitely still continuing on and I am sure in no time she will find a perfect fit with a new band. One thing is for sure, Siren delivers 100% INTENSITY with whatever she is doing. If a band is looking for an over the top frontman(woman) who will definitely take them to new levels with their music.  Here is my interview with Siren: * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: This is Rockin Ryan here and thank you very much Siren for taking the time to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We recently heard the announcement that you and Death Makes Pretty have parted ways, can you tell us more about that? Siren Sycho: It was [Read More]

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Bands

the GazettE from JAPAN is our Tuesday Travels Band

August 6, 2013

Get ready for some great ROCK N ROLL from JAPAN!! Today’s Tuesdays Travels takes us to a band that started back in 2002 in Kanagawa, Japan. The GazettE is described as visual kei rock which has been characterized by the use of varying levels of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics.  Well whatever it is I really LOVE the sound of The GazettE.  They will be releasing a  new single, “Fadeless” on August 21st and a new album sometime in October. Check out a video for their song, Remember the Urge:   The GazettE features  the vocals and rhythm guitar of Ruki (ルキ), guitar by Uruha (麗), acoustic guitar and backing vocals by Aoi (葵), bass and piano by Reita (れいた) and drums and backing vocals by Kai (戒).  They are also embarking on a World Tour that is selling out as quickly as the tickets are being sold. Make sure to check them out and visit their Youtube channel where you can listen to a lot more of their songs. I will keep [Read More]

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Bands

the GazettE from JAPAN is our Tuesday Travels Band

August 6, 2013

Get ready for some great ROCK N ROLL from JAPAN!! Today’s Tuesdays Travels takes us to a band that started back in 2002 in Kanagawa, Japan. The GazettE is described as visual kei rock which has been characterized by the use of varying levels of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics.  Well whatever it is I really LOVE the sound of The GazettE.  They will be releasing a  new single, “Fadeless” on August 21st and a new album sometime in October. Check out a video for their song, Remember the Urge:   The GazettE features  the vocals and rhythm guitar of Ruki (ルキ), guitar by Uruha (麗), acoustic guitar and backing vocals by Aoi (葵), bass and piano by Reita (れいた) and drums and backing vocals by Kai (戒).  They are also embarking on a World Tour that is selling out as quickly as the tickets are being sold. Make sure to check them out and visit their Youtube channel where you can listen to a lot more of their songs. I will keep [Read More]

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Bands

Halestorm release new video for “Here’s To Us”

August 6, 2013

Halestorm has finally released the long awaited video for “Here’s to Us“. We had been hearing about the release for a couple weeks now but I guess they wanted to keep our anticipation growing.  Check out the video which is for their song, “Here’s to Us” which was released last spring on the band’s second album, “The Strange Case of…”      Lzzy Hale explained more about the song to Rolling Stone magazine: “We wrote this song literally as our personal anthem. We’ve been through a lot together as a band, and we’ve learned to celebrate the low times as well as the highs.  It’s about toughin’ out and respecting the journey for us, and that’s how we have kept it together as a foursome for 10 years!  Here’s to us!” I swear when I see the thumbnail for the video I can’t help but think that Lzzy Hale reminds me of Tony Montana’s sister from Scarfare!   Also make sure to check out the upcoming tour dates for Halestorm.  ~ Marisol   Information & Links: Website:  www.HalestormRocks.com  [Read More]