April 2014 | Music Junkie Press

Interview with ReVerbed from the UK as they deliver fresh new aggressive pop punk!

April 29, 2014

Straight from the UK is the fast rising pop punk band, ReVerbed. They have quickly gained a lot of attention as they were nominated for the Kerrang Best British Newcomer Award 2013 and have performed at over 200 gigs in the last 18 months. Who is ReVerbed? You have George on Vocals & Guitar, Zoë on Vocals & Guitar, Josh on Drums & Vocals, and Joe on Bass. Check out a video for their song, Uncommonwealth which is from their album, This Machine: We had the chance to interview ReVerbed and are pleased to bring that to you here. * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. First we would like to get a bit of history on ReVerbed, How and when did you guys form? ReVerbed: We’ve been a band for just over 5 years now, myself, George and Josh met during secondary school and college. After being in other bands previously we decided to form one together. Then [Read More]

Australia Pop Rock band New Empire’s new album “In a Breath” OUT NOW!

April 29, 2014

Australian band New Empire is definitely garnering a lot of attention for their pop rock music. Their new album In a Breath is out today via Tooth & Nail Records. Their style is a blend of pop and alternative rock, complete with energetic songs brimming with catchy choruses and emotionally driven lyrics. This album is definitely a must have and is filled with songs for your every mood. The album starts off with what might be my favorite song, the emotionally stirring Tale of Jonah. It captures such a vulnerability in the vocals that soothes you. Then the next track The Sun Won’t Sleep sets in and is truly like sunshine on your face, you can’t help but feel alive and it has a great catchy chorus. The first time I heard Relight the Fire, the vocals instantly grabbed my attention. It reminded me of the way my favorite singer, John Waite could express such emotion in his tones. It is a beautiful track. With songs like Say It Like You Mean It and Left Behind with their [Read More]

SALIVA’s new album, Rise Up is OUT NOW!

April 29, 2014

Today is the release day of SALIVA’s new album Rise Up. Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated hard rockers SALIVA are pleased to reveal their entire new album, Rise Up, exclusively via stream with Pandora today! Their new album is released today via Rum Bum Records. You can pick up your copy now via iTunes and Amazon. To get yourself ready for some new hard rock by Saliva, check out a teaser video here for the album: If you want to check out more of the new album, SALIVA has posted several Rise Up track-by-track videos that were released. While youre online, check out the final two track-by-track videoss at DreadCentral.com now, here. Also, make sure to log into Soundrop.fm tomorrow (Wednesday, April 30th) at 4:00PM Eastern time for a special live fan chat with SALIVA, where you can also hear new tracks from Rise Up. Rise Up is produced by acclaimed producer Bobby Huff (Papa Roach, 3 Doors Down, Tim Finn). Rise Up marks the true revival of SALIVA, presenting the band doing what they do best true, gritty, heavy rock n roll. Long-time SALIVA fans will be beyond pleased with the Rise Up a bold record full of big hooks, major swagger and plenty of amazing guitar [Read More]

Lacuna Coil release video for I Forgive (But I Won’t Forget Your Name)

April 29, 2014

Lacuna Coil have just released their bad ass video for their song, I Forgive (But I Won’t Forgive Your Name) and it is awesome! It is one of my favorite songs off their new album, Broken Crown Halo. The entire album is filled with favorites from start to finish. They continue to keep making albums that take you on a musical metal journey that captivates you in every way. Check out the video here: We also had the chance to chat with the beautiful and amazingly talented Cristina Scabbia when they stopped in Sacramento for their tour. It was one of my most favorite interviews that I have done, check it out here: Lacuna Coil have been touring extensively in support of their highly successful album, Broken Crown Halo. After watching their spectacular set in Sacramento, I would strongly advise that you do everything to get yourself to a show and not miss them live. Lacuna Coil always deliver a set fueled with energy and captivates your every sense. Check them out on the following tour [Read More]

Take the HIGH ROAD with Night Ranger and check out their new video from their forthcoming album

April 29, 2014

Legendary rockers Night Ranger have released a new video for their song, High Road which is off their forthcoming album of the same title. The album is due out on June 10th in North America via Frontier Records. High Road was produced by the band themselves and will be available in a standard CD format as well as a deluxe DVD edition which will feature a bonus track, video clips and a look at the making of the album. Check out the video for High Road here: Once again Night Ranger do a great job at bringing the perfect fun track, as bassist/vocalist Jack Blades called “the feel-good song of the summer.” It is definitely the perfect feel good song, catchy lyrics, sweet guitars and that signature Night Ranger melodic rock sound which is infectious. The song was co-written with Jack’s son, Colin and it is amazing! It definitely has me excited for this new album. So mark your calendars for June 10th or you can head over to Amazon and get your pre-order in for the [Read More]

OUT NOW! New album “The Sum of Who We Are” by Framing Hanley

April 29, 2014

We recently told you the exciting news about Framing Hanley and how they are set to release their new album, The Sum of Who We on April 29th on their new label Imagen Records. WELL TODAY IS THE DAY! THE ALBUM IS OUT NOW! Head over to iTunes or Amazon and pick up your copy today. This is Framing Hanley‘s third CD and the first in 4 years. Frontman Nixon explains, “There was definitely a dark period during the 2 years we spent recording this.That’s not to say this album is some dark and brooding album. There are definitely some light-hearted tunes on here as well; some that are fun. This album is the past 2 years of our lives and is every part of our beings…that’s what the title means. This album really is the sum of who we are. The thing that I love most is, I think when the listener puts on those headphones, or puts the cd in the car, he or she is gonna listen and come to find out, hey, me and this guy have got some things in [Read More]

Guitar Legend NEAL SCHÖN releases new video for “Serenity” from new album with Marco Mendoza and Deen Castronovo

April 29, 2014

Guitar Legend Neal Schön best known as co-founding member and lead guitarist of Journey has teamed up with bassist Marco Mendoza (Black Star Riders, Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy) and drummer Deen Castronovo (Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Vai, Hardline). Together they are set to release their forthcoming album “SO U” on May 19th through Frontier Records. The album which is described as a jazz and blues inspired hard rock studio album can be pre-ordered now via iTunes, Amazonand via theJourney online store; which will include the download of their new track “Exotica”. They have also released a lyric video for their song “Serenity” and you can check it out here: Neal has had quite an extensive and successful career and it looks as there is no slowing down for him. In addition to 6 solo albums and 14 studio albums with Journey, Neal Schön has also performed with Joe Cocker, Sammy Hagar, Paul Rodgers, Larry Graham, Betty Davis, Michael Bolton, fusion legend Jan Hammer, Hardline and supergroup Bad English, as well as a variety of side projects. His latest instrumental solo album, THE CALLING, released in 2012 [Read More]