December 2013 | Music Junkie Press

Burn Halo releases new song, Wolves of WAR

December 31, 2013

Tonight Burn Halo released their song, “Wolves of War” which is off their new album and it is INSANE!! It definitely has a deep 18 Visions influence….. Heavy! Heavy! Heavy! It is solid and intense on all levels. Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/burnhalo?sk=app_182222305144028 We featured Burn Halo on our Countdown of 14 Bands that will rule 2014. You can read more from that post here. Burn Halo was created by James Hart (frontman of Eighteen Visions) sometime in 2007. We have had the pleasure of seeing Burn Halo about a dozen times since 2009 and they always put on an incredible show. James Hart always delivers intense energy with his vocals and Joey Roxx, their kick ass guitarist is right up front and center (well stage left to be exact!) We are excited to see Ryan Frost returned to playing rhythm guitar. When we ran in to Joey Roxx during Aftershock Festival in September and he told us to be prepared for a heavier sound and a throwback to 18 Visions roots. He also gave [Read More]

Rockin Ryan shares his Photo Highlights of 2013

December 31, 2013

Our very own Rockin Ryan has had quite a busy year. This was his first year getting in the pit and down to business covering concerts. He not only handled all of our video interviews but covered numerous concerts, tours, festivals, NAMM coverage,tribute videos and so much more. He was busy today putting together his photography highlights of 2013. We did want to share his responses on our Best of 2013 so here they are…. Best Concert to Photograph? Steel Panther, Regency Ballroom Best Artist to Photograph? Ronnie Radke and Jacky Vincent of Falling in Reverse – Aftershock Festival Sacramento and Slim’s, San Francisco Favorite Photo of 2013 for you? Hell no! My pictures are like children, I don’t play favorites! So I will share all my favorites in a slide show below! But here are my Top Twenty: Best Venue of 2013? Club Nokia, Los Angeles, CA Best Tour or Festival of 2013? Aftershock Festival, Sacramento, CA Best Song of 2013? Moving On by Asking Alexandria…. So much his favorite song, he made this tribute [Read More]

Sara Skinner releases new song, “Always Storming”

December 31, 2013

What better way to start off 2014 than with my new favorite Sara Skinner song. Sara has one of the most amazing voices that truly embraces your soul. Truly the work of an angel. From the first time I heard her, that is the only way I could ever describe her. Sara first became well known by her spectacular cover songs on her Youtube channel. She then continued to gain attention and praise for her original work. Her song, “Break” truly had everyone taking a second listen to this artist. Well, here she is again, giving us an amazing new song to fall in love with. Today, she released her new original song, “Always Storming” and it is BRILLIANT! Sara‘s voice not only has a smooth as silk feel but creates a mysterious edge to her sound. She always leaves you wanting to hear more from her! Check out her new song here: Sara is not only a spectacular singer but she is also a highly talented writer. I will share with you some of my favorite [Read More]

Ben Mitchell shares his Top Ten Albums of 2013

December 31, 2013

Ben Mitchell has not only been a great friend to all of us here at Music Junkie Press but also is one of hell of a concert goer. We get to run in to him at almost every show we are covering! He also worked with us when we covered the Dir En Grey show in San Francisco and interviewed bassist, Toshiya for us. You can check out that video right here: Ben has been sharing his Top Ten Albums of 2013 and we are pleased to present them here for you: #10 album goes to “The Paradigm Shift” by Korn. I was never a huge Korn fan by any means, but this new album was very impressive. It is their first album welcoming back original guitarist Brian “Head” Welch and the band continues to evolve their sound while keeping its roots. Check out their video for “Never Never” #9 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Feel” by Sleeping With Sirens Big year for SWS. “Feel” reached No. 3 overall on the Billboard charts when it [Read More]

Full Devil Jacket’s new album Valley of Bones is the way to start off 2014!

December 31, 2013

I have told you earlier about the new album that Full Devil Jacket from Jackson, TN has been working hard on. Well the time has almost arrived for you to get that much anticipated album in your pretty little rockin hands! Their album, Valley of Bones is set for a January 20th, 2014 release. I just got a first hand listen to the album and I need to tell you….. IT FUCKIN ROCKS! From start to finish; AMAZING ALBUM!! It might have been 12 years since their last release but if you have listened to them today, you wouldn’t have guessed it. They are focused, passionate and determined at bringing their big sound rock to your ears. Under the management of Southern Dirt Coalition, Full Devil Jacket put their passion into action and created an incredible album that everyone must be so proud of. The album was recorded with Justin Rimer (12 Stones) at Cross Trax in Memphis TN and includes many special guests like Zach Myers (Shinedown), Jeff Caughron (Jessta James), Paul McCoy (12 Stones),Justin Rimer (12 [Read More]

Check out Switchblade Serenade and their new release “Who Are You?”

December 30, 2013

Rockers Switchblade Serenade are only a couple weeks away from the release of their album, “Alive at Night”. We can’t wait for it! We featured Switchblade Serenade as Day 6 on our 12 days of Bands You Have To Know. These guys definitely have the rocker look and the talent to back it up! Their new album is going to have you hooked. Bassist Ed Mandevil tells us more about their new single, “Who are You?”. “The song is about asking the listener who they really are. There are so many fakes and phoneys out there and we’re a bit tire of it!” The song has a bad ass bass intro, vocals are edgy yet mysterious, love the backing vocals, great guitar solo and rockin drums! How about checking out the song before it’s January 10th release?? Check it out here! Switchblade Serenade is Austin Jaser on Guitar and Lead Vocals, Luke Barone on Drums and Vocals and Ed Mandevil on Bass and Vocals. These three young guys bring a great big sound that you have to [Read More]

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Jared Weeks announces departure from Saving Abel to pursue solo career

December 26, 2013

What a year it has been for Jared Weeks. He not only has been busy with Saving Abel, but also filling in for Austin Winkler during his absence with Hinder. Jared has just announced his departure from Saving Abel to pursue his solo career. We just read he post here on Facebook: A MESSAGE FROM JARED WEEKS– A lil over 10 years ago Jason Null and myself (Jared Weeks) started the band Saving Abel, and little did I know how much our lives would change for the better. It’s been so amazing over the past decade, to meet so many fans, tour with so many of my favorite and amazing bands, and travel all over the world, to places I couldn’t never imagine myself going. It really has been one hell of a ride for me. I’ve had such a great time experiencing all that we have accomplished with my brothers in SA: Scotty B. Eric T., Mikey M. & Jason N. these fellas have been a family to me on the road and part [Read More]