November 2013 | Music Junkie Press

Great News for Vivian Campbell

November 6, 2013

I love hearing good news like this! Vivian Campbell, Def Leppard guitarist extraordinaire has announced on Facebook via a post that his cancer is in remission! His post read: “For anyone who gives a toss, after doing another PET scan and all the other follow up tests, then getting a second opinion etc., I’m officially in remission from Hodgies. That’s the good news. The bad news is: I no longer have an excuse to not go to the gym.” We are excited for the news and wish Vivian all the best. Vivian did not let Cancer take over his life. Since his diagnosis last year of Hodgkins Lymphoma. He continued to tour with Def Leppard and now it looks as though he will be heading in to the studio to work on the group’s next album! We will keep you updated but for now, let’s all toast to Vivian’s good health! Vivian has also been playing in Last in Line which features the other original Dio members; VINNY APPICE, JIMMY BAIN CLAUDE SCHNELL, along with [Read More]

Join RED9 in the making of their new music video!

November 5, 2013

I remember the first time I saw Red9. They were personally chosen by Slash to open for him at his Los Angeles Wiltern show in 2012. They were incredible. Red9 is a Southern California rock trio. Just because there are only 3, does not mean they do not deliver a huge sound! These guys are a powerhouse of rock and adrenaline. Then earlier this year, they released their CD “Under Dark Skies” and it KICKED ASS! You can read my review of their CD here. Well, here we are in November and they are ready to make a video for their song, Ignoramus off their CD. I can only imagine what they will do that song. It is great, it has a dark edgy sound with an exuberant build up. They have just announced a Kickstarter campaign to fund their Official Video. They had great success with their first music video “Fanatico” that included an Orange County Music Award nomination for best music video. So head over to their Kickstarter page and see how you can [Read More]

Five Finger Death Punch Tribute Video and Countdown to Vol. 2

November 5, 2013

First off, I may need to remind you we are 2 WEEKS away from the release of Five Finger Death Punch‘s album, “The Wrong Side of Heaven and The Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 2”. It is set for a November 19th release via Prospect Park in North America and Eleven Seven Music elsewhere. You can still pre-order your copy here. They have been garnering such great success from Volume 1 and I can’t wait to see what Volume 2 brings. They played at the Aftershock Festival in September and were absolutely amazing. At Aftershock, these guys come out with adrenaline running through their veins and they do not let up on their fierce energy. The crowd was intense and Ivan had control of them from the front of the pit to the very back of the crowd. His magnetic drew them all in as they were then treated to the spectacular guitar shredding by Jason Hook and Zoltan Bathory. But then you couldn’t help but watch the beard, the man himself, Chris Kael, bassist [Read More]

Asking Alexandria release video for “Killing You”

November 5, 2013

Today English heavy metal band, Asking Alexandria release their new video for “Killing You” Their last video for their single, “The Death of Me” was awesome and we even had an interview with Erin Johnson, one of the women in the vending machines. You can check out that interview here. This video is much more insane and after watching, you might think they were filming a Saw sequel. So lock up the kids and get ready for some craziness. Here you go: You can also check out another video which Rockin Ryan put together for my favorite song off their new album, “Moving On”. It includes photos and footage from their set at Aftershock Festival. Make sure to also check their social media sites for updates on tour dates. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.askingalexandriaofficial.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/askingalexandria Twitter: www.twitter.com/AfuckingA Danny Worsnop Twitter: www.twitter.com/Thedannyworsnop James Cassells Twitter: www.twitter.com/JamesAFuckingA Ben Bruce Twitter: www.twitter.com/BenAFuckingA Cameron Liddell Twitter: www.twitter.com/CamAFuckingA Sam Bettley Twitter: www.twitter.com/SamAFuckingA Sumerian Records Pre-Order: www.merchconnectioninc.com/collections/asking-alexandria

Lynam releases lyric video for new song “Halfway to Hell”

November 5, 2013

You may already know how much I LOVE LYNAM but I need to restate the fact again! Last year we had the pleasure of interviewing Jacob Bunton to discuss his work with Adler. You can read that post here. Jacob has some of the most unique and breathtaking vocals in the rock industry today! I swear he could melt ice with those vocals…. HOT! HOT! HOT! I told you last month how, Lynam has recently recorded a new ablum “Halfway to Hell” that is set to release in November and I can’t wait for it. In addition to touring, they have just released their lyric video for their new song, “Halfway to Hell“. This song is just so intensely rockin! Take a look and I am sure it will soon become one of your faves: If you really want more, head over to their Youtube channel and you can watch some live Lynam from their recent shows. They put on such a great show and I hope they come out here soon! Here is [Read More]

NiteRain from Norway is our Tuesdays Travels Pick of the Week

November 5, 2013

This week, I have incredible ’80s inspired rock band from Oslo, Norway as our Tuesdays Travels Pick. They are NiteRain and they have an amazing sound. Their music reminds me of catching early Motley Crue out on the Sunset Strip in the ’80s. Early Vince Neil style vocals, Kick ass guitar riffs, slamming bass and energetic drums. Together you have the intense rock n roll of NiteRain. Check out this teaser from NiteRain: NiteRain is Adrien Persen on Guitar, Sebastian Tvedtnaes on Vocals, Morten Garberg on Drums and Frank Karlsen on Bass. They have been known to have explosive stage presence and deliver high velocity sleaze rock. These guys are definitely in the running to take over the glam sleaze rock scene! They have had great success in touring with L.A. Guns across Europe and we hope they come out here to the US soon. Their glam infused rock is just as contagious as their fierce energy and is something we need. NiteRain is releasing their album Crossfire on November 15th worldwide and will [Read More]

Falling in Reverse release video for “Bad Girls Club”

November 5, 2013

Today Falling In Reverse release their new video for my favorite song, “Bad Girls Club” off of their new album, “Fashionably Late”. It is a great fun video that you have to check out: So now that you are energized and ready to listen to more Falling in Reverse, make sure to pick up your tickets for the ‘Bury The Hatchet Tour” which features Falling in Reverse and Escape The Fate, Survive This and Chelsea Grin. For details on the “Bury The Hatchet Tour” you can read more here. We recently went to one of their acoustic shows and they were amazing. I will tell you honestly, it went SPECTACULAR! You can read more about their acoustic performance here and below are some photos from that set: Here are some photos from Rockin Ryan from tonight: I will leave you with a tribute video that Rockin Ryan put together which includes photos and footage of Falling In Reverse from the their Unplugged performance and another one from their set at Aftershock Festival: Also pick [Read More]