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Shattered Sun take over the Whisky a GoGo as they open up for Skid Row

May 20, 2014

Just a couple weeks ago, we told you about Shattered Sun as they set out on the road to California to play at the Whisky a GoGo. We were able to catch that show of theirs at the Whisky a GoGo where they opened up for Skid Row. It was an awesome show! This band is never short on energy. They came out delivering a fresh new style of heavy thrash metal with emotionally driven lyrics that captivate the listener and immediately draw them into the Shattered Sun family. What is awesome to see is a full band complete with two guitarists and keys. It really does complete the sound and takes their music to greater depths and adds many layers to enjoy. Shattered Sun was the first band to be signed to Breaking Bands Management which is the directed and founded by the powerhouse team of Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula, and Testament vocalist and co-manager Chuck Billy. Chuck made it out to the show at the Whisky and was in attendance as the crowd went [Read More]

Ragdoll makes their debut at the Whisky a Go Go and delivers a solid rockin set!

May 20, 2014

Australia rockers Ragdoll have returned to the the US in support of their upcoming release, Ragdoll Rewound which is a compilation of Ragdoll‘s first two releases (‘Ragdoll Rock’ and ‘Here Today’) plus four live recordings, one of which is a new composition, “Rewind Your Mind.” The album is set to release later this week on May 23rd. The trio revisited the first EP and had it remixed and polished the way they had always wanted to hear it. Songs like “Foot to the Floor” sound leaner and meaner while “The Feeling” is even more epic! Any issues the band may have had with the original ‘Here Today’ master have been fully rectified here too; while the new master of “Tell Me” in particular is a lot more dynamic and more true to the original mix. Ragdoll is Ryan Rafferty on (lead vocals, bass), Leon Todd (guitar), and Cam Barrett (drums) and together they are creating a powerful strong rock and roll sound worthy of your attention. With an intense desire to inject new life into the music they love; Ragdoll‘s [Read More]

Powerman 5000 premiere new song and announce new tour dates!

May 20, 2014

Powerman 5000 premiere new song, Invade. Destroy. Repeat. today on Loudwire and it is an awesome new track. Check it out here: Loudwire. The song is off their forthcoming album, Builders of the Future which is set for a May 27th release. If you happen to be in the Southern California area, make sure to head over to the Viper Room for their Album Release Show on May 27th. You can get more details and tickets here: http://bit.ly/PM5K_AlbumReleaseShow In addition to their album release show, you can catch them as they are currently out on tour. They have also just announced a Fall tour with (hed) P.E. and Sunflower Dead both whom we just caught at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco for the Born To Ride 2 Tour. Check the dates below and make sure to catch Powerman 5000 live. I promise you will witness one of the best live perfomances out in the industry today! May 20 Lofi Cafe Salt Lake City, UT May 21 The Alley Sparks, NV May 23 Boardwalk Orangevale, [Read More]

Local Santa Rosa band chosen in top 25 KBB Records Battle of the Bands!

May 20, 2014

KBB Records, the new label by Asking Alexandria’s Ben Bruce and Kyle Borman have announced their Battle of Bands finalists. Ben & Kyle received hundreds of submissions and handpicked 25 artists. You can now take a look at the list and vote to chose the 10 bands that will make it on the KBB Records Digital Summer Sampler! One Band will be win a record deal with KBB Records. What has us really excited here at Music Junkie Press is that one of the bands on the list is our very own local band, A Hero To Fall. They are a post hardcore/ progressive rock band which is comprised of some very hard working members. These guys have the music, the passion and the drive to succeed in the tough music industry. Check out their song, Disappear here: We had the chance for a brief interview with A Hero To Fall and are pleased to bring you that here: * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Congratulations on making [Read More]

Roses and Revolutions: a conversation before heading for the Coast. By Patrick O’Heffernan

May 19, 2014

By Patrick O’Heffernan, Host Music FridayLive! Roses and Revolutions, aka Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt, a New York-based duo, has released a new self-titled EP that debuted at #1 on iTunes bestselling Singer/Songwriter EPs & Singles chart and #22 on Top Albums. They are coming to my town, Los Angeles, next week but took time off this week for an interview. Patrick. There is so much to talk to you about – your tour, the new EP, the video, being on American idol, but first, I understand there is a story behind Elvio Fernandes being on one of the EP’s cuts? Alyssa. The song he is on, The Walls, is a recent song, but I have known him since I was 12 years old. He listened to my first song – it wasn’t good – but he made his contributions. The most recent song is very close to me and was very honored to have him on it. Patrick. How did you get the song to him? Alyssa. Before he was a big rock star, [Read More]

Adelita’s Way announces release date for Stuck and tour dates with The Pretty Reckless

May 19, 2014

Adelita’s Way put on a hell of a show yesterday at Rock on The Range. They definitely have the power to drive an entire festival crazy! They really put on an incredible set and even singer Rick took a ride crowd surfing during their set. They have also just announced the official date of July 29th for the release date of their new album, Stuck. To create the album, the Las Vegas-based quartet joined forces with the Grammy-winning Nick Raskulinecz (Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, and Queens of the Stone Age) and holed up for eight weeks of nonstop recording in a cabin deep in the woods outside Nashville. Stuck is now available for pre-order on iTunes HERE. Exclusives bundles are now available for fans on www.adelitaswaymusic.com and include several instant downloads and collectables. The first single off the album, Dog on a Leash, has been getting a lot of attention. It is a fierce new rock track that definitely shows how much this band has grown and is soon becoming everyone’s favorite new song. You can check outt the song by watching [Read More]

We Are Harlot set to play Rocklahoma as Trivium cancels due to doctor’s orders

May 19, 2014

Trivium has announced that due to doctor’s orders, they must cancel their upcoming performance at Rocklahoma this Saturday. In their place, will be our fave band, We Are Harlot. We are Harlot just made their debut at Rock on The Range yesterday and made quite an impression on everyone! Here is the post from Rocklahoma on their Facebook page: * * * * * Due to doctor’s orders, TRIVIUM has had to cancel their performance at Rocklahoma this Saturday. Filling their slot at the festival will be We Are Harlot, coming off their debut, much talked-about performance at Rock On The Range this past weekend. The new project from Danny Worsnop (of Asking Alexandria), Jeff George (formerly of Sebastian Bach), Brian Weaver (of Silvertide) and Bruno Agra will perform on the Hard Rock Stage on Saturday night at 8:30pm. * * * * * So if you are going to Rocklahoma, make sure to catch them on the Hard Rock Stage on Saturday night at 8:30 pm. Last week, We Are Harlot released their much anticipated [Read More]