August 2013 | Music Junkie Press

Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals Make a Kid’s Wish Come True!

August 1, 2013

Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals did something very special last night at their Tulsa, Oklahoma performance. They worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and brought up young Peyton Arens who is battling a rare form of Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer to play with them onstage. They hooked him up with a guitar and they played the infamous PANTERA track, “WALK”. You can check out the video for it here: Phil posted on his Instagram a couple photos of the band playing with Peyton as well as a quick video. Here is one: You can check out more on Peyton and donate to help fund childhood cancer research here. As quoted on the Prey For Peyton page: “On a personal note, we are very proud of Peyton. He has maintained a great attitude since he was diagnosed. He is a fighter and we are so proud of how brave he has been. Not once has Peyton complained nor has he asked “why me”. Keep up the fight Peyton. We love you!” Peyton definitely is a bad ass [Read More]

Black Veil Brides release limited edition shirt for Anti-Bullying Campaign

August 1, 2013

October is Anti-Bullying Awareness Month and Black Veil Brides are doing what they can to help eradicate bullying! I have brought you stories in the past about the increase of bullying and the severity of it even leading to deaths. You can read more about my article on Amanda Todd; Bully No More here. Black Veil Brides have created an awesome shirt that contains the lyrics, IF WE STAND TOGETHER WE WILL BE UNBROKEN, from their song, “Unbroken“. They have teamed up with The Bully Project and 100% of the profits are being donated directly to The Bully Project in hopes that they can help eradicate bullying forever. In addition if you take a picture of yourself wearing the shirt and email it to Black Veil Brides at [email protected] they will include it in a collage they are putting together for the Anti-Bullying cause. The shirt comes in a short sleeve shirt as well as a tank top and is available for a limited time ending on August 21st. Take a look at the cool design and [Read More]

Mesmerizing Blues by the Dave Jackson Band

August 1, 2013

If you enjoy really good classic rock and roll, you can always pick up the blues influences. From the great music of Blues, Rock and Roll was born and what I really enjoy is when I find some good kick ass rockin blues. I would like to introduce you to my recent find that I have been enjoying, the Dave Jackson Band. Dave delivers intense grooves wrapped in spellbinding solos that you are magnetically drawn to. We had the opportunity to talk with Dave Jackson and we are pleased to bring you that interview: * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much Dave for talking with us here at Music Junkie Press. How old were you when you first started playing guitar? Dave: I grew up in Africa and when I was five years old, I made my own guitar out of a tin box, part of an old broom handle, some nails and rubber bands and I just went out and played. I [Read More]