November 2013 | Music Junkie Press

Interview with Alan Damien of Living Dead Lights

November 17, 2013

Yesterday when I was driving around, I was so excited to see Living Dead Lights come on XM Sirius Octane with their new song, “This Is Our Evolution“. We told you last week about their new video and you can read more about that here. You can also check out their bad ass video for that song below: Living Dead Lights have been busy working on their upcoming album,”BLACK LETTERS” which is set for a release date of January 27th, 2014. This much anticipated album has everything from gritty raw guitars, fierce insightful lyrics that will invade your mind and call it home! Guitarist Alan Damien explains about the album, “We realize that we need to put our own ideas about life behind us if we want to write songs that can reach out to the souls of people. We want them to see what’s really happening in the world.” We had the opportunity to talk with Alan and are pleased to bring you that interview here: * * * * * Music Junkie Press: [Read More]

Interview with Money Brothers formerly of Escape The Fate!

November 16, 2013

We recently told you of the news of another shake up in the Escape The Fate lineup. Monte and Michael Money announced their new musical venture, Money Brother$. These two guys have been working hard on their new music and literally taking a hands on approach to their music. Each one performing many functions and Kicking Ass while doing it. Monte Money is on Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, Composer, Production and Michael Money is on Guitar, Backing Vocals, Composer, Production. They have released their first single, Break Free and WOW! It is really good! You can pick it up now on Itunes, Bandcamp or Amazon. Check it out here: Break Free has a great acoustic intro and then starts right in to some heavy signature sweep picking guitar work. Vocals will definitely draw you in as well as the bad ass precision drumming. If this song is a precursor to what Money Brother$ has in store for us, I am damn excited!!! We had the chance to talk with the Money Brothers and are pleased to bring you [Read More]

DRAMARAMA to play at Whisky-a-Go-Go 50th Anniversary Party!

November 16, 2013

Earlier this year we brought you an interview with one of the most influential bands of my life, DRAMARAMA. You can check ou that interview here. As I said in that post, “Music has been my passenger on my rollercoaster ride of my life, with me during my highs and there to comfort me during my lows. No matter what mood I was in, music was always there to share in the moment. So many times when someone mentions an artist or a band, I can go back and remember the first time I heard them or how I was introduced to their music. It is almost like when someone asks you about how you met an old friend or boyfriend. You always know the facts.” You can read about the first time I ever heard Dramarama. What is exciting is that Dramarama is set to play at one of The Whisky-a-Go-Go for their 50th Anniversary shows. They will be playing on Sunday, January 12th, 2014! Make sure to pick up your tickets to this incredible [Read More]

State Line Empire to play at the Whisky’s 50th Anniversary Party!

November 16, 2013

One of the hardest working bad ass rock bands of California is set to play the legendary Whisky-a-Go-Go’s 50th Anniversary Party. That band is one of my favorite bands, State Line Empire! The best part is the party is on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 right during the NAMM 2014 show. We will be down there busy covering the NAMM show and checking out the latest and greatest in the music industry so it will be a long week. The highlight will be seeing State Line Empire on Saturday! It will be a great show and also playing that night is Jetboy and Faster Pussycat! This will be an epic HOLLYWOOD show that you can’t miss! So head over and pick up your tickets here. State Line Empire quickly became one of our family’s favorite bands with hits like and . They just had everything we were looking for in rock and roll band with a hint of metal strewn right in. You can read more about their EP review we did in September here. Their new EP [Read More]

Interview with high energy rockers, Spider Rockets!

November 16, 2013

Last month, we introduced you to a bad ass rock band Spider Rockets. You can read more about that here. Spider Rockets are from New Jersey and they have an incredibly unique sound that blends influences of punk, rock, metal and alternative and so much more. Helena Cos is on lead vocals and she has such a charismatic energy while she sings that draws you in. Johnny Nap is on lead guitar and backing vocals and Greg Manning on bass guitar and backing vocals. On drums is Dan Prestup. These four together conjure up some bad ass rock. Spider Rockets s is ranking #1 on ReverbNation in their area and is currently ranking #9 nation-wide across all genres and #4 nation-wide in rock for the FIAT Band Prix competition. Here is the link for the competition and you can get a free song download from Spider Rockets. Recently, we had the opportunity to interview Spider Rockets and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * * * * Music Junkie Press: What is Spider Rockets currently [Read More]

Derek Johnston parts ways with Adelita’s Way

November 16, 2013

Earlier today, we received the news via Facebook, that bassist, Derek Johnston is no longer with Adelita’s Way. We have had the pleasure seeing Derek play many times with Adelita’s Way and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Adelita’s Way is currently working working on their new album and we will see if we can get an update on it. They have mentioned that the new album is set for early 2014. Meanwhile, I will leave you with a video from the last time I saw Adelita’s Way which was last year in 2012 in Reno, NV. If you don’t have it already, pick up their last album, High School Valedictorian from Itunes here. For now, head over to their social media sites to stay up to date and we will keep you update as well with what Derek will be doing. Check out their video also for ALIVE which is a bad ass song! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://adelitaswaymusic.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adelitasway Twitter: https://twitter.com/adelitasway Instagram: http://instagram.com/adelitasway

Check out an incredible cover by Todd Morse and his new project TODDSPLANET

November 15, 2013

You all know that I love cover songs, particularly hybrid or unconventional cover songs. Those that completely have someone take the song and truly make it their own. They are imitating or covering a song like you might find during happy hour at the nightclubs. This is a cover that completely takes on a new life. Last month I wrote about Ben Draiman, brother of David DraimAn of Disturbed and Device and how Ben did an amazing cover of Disturbed’s song Stricken. You can read more about that here. This time I wanted to introduce you to a great groovin cover of AC/DC’s Back in Black. One of the most timeless covers that you might find at any rock and roll show. The cover is performed by Todd Morse and his new project TODDSPLANET. They released a video of the cover and I am completely blown over by this one. It has such a catchy cool sound yet you can pick up the familiar lyrics. It is like seeing an old friend for the first [Read More]