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Carolina Rebellion by Danielle Carter

May 7, 2014

There is a huge difference between an Annual festival and a tour that was just announced. Concerts are more spontaneous, so to speak, while festivals are something we wait for all the details to be announced, even right after that same festival just happened. Carolina Rebellion is one of those Festivals. With it being the biggest music festival in the Carolinas, I knew before arriving that it would be a crazy weekend. Some of the Headliners included Rob Zombie and Avenged Sevenfold, along with Kid Rock and Staind. I was only able to attend the first day of this Festival but it was definitely one for the books! Seeing some of the bands I have loved for years, like Seether and Avenged Sevenfold, made me even more excited it! I have to commend the staff for Carolina Rebellion for one major thing: You were able to see all the bands over the course of the weekend. They didn’t overlap at all so even though you may not be front for every band (They have two [Read More]

Trivium parts ways with drummer Nick Augusto

May 7, 2014

We just received word that Trivium have announced they are parting ways with their drummer, Nick Augusto. They made the following post via their Facebook page: To Trivium Fans, Friends and Family: I had asked everyone to make this statement regarding Nick, personally and on behalf of the band because of the history we both have had together as friends and bandmates. There is no easy way to go about parting ways with someone; whether it’s in a band or not, but if it is coming directly from one of us, I hope that it will be perceived out of our respectfor him. This past Sunday, Matt, Corey, and I decided that it was best to part ways with Nick and to move forward as soon as possible. This decision was not one that we took lightly, given the fact that we are in the midst of a tour, and more importantly, that Nick has been with us for almost 3 and half years. We spoke face to face for about an hour on [Read More]

Foo Fighters put on a surprise show at the 9:30 club in Washington, DC

May 7, 2014

The Washington Post reported yesterday about a surprise Foo Fighters show at the 9:30 Club in DC this past Monday night. What was supposed to be a birthday bash for Trouble Funk bassist Big Tony Fisher actually turned out to be a surprise show from their hometown hero Dave Grohl and their mega uperstar band Foo Fighters. “I’m so glad I got to grow up here,” Grohl said from the stage while toasting Trouble Funk. “Because as a drummer, there’s no city funkier than Washington, D.C.” The night was filled with stories, great performances, and a night that no one would soon forget. Dave opened the show by keeping time for the Don’t Need Its, a band featuring bassist Darryl Jenifer and guitarist Dr. Know of Bad Brains, and vocalist Pete Stahl, frontman of Grohl’s pre-Nirvana punk group, Scream. They went on to play many early Bad Brains songs. The Don’t Need Its are Pete Stahl (Scream), Darryl Jenifer & Dr. Know (Bad Brains) and Dave on drums. (this may turn out to be more than a one [Read More]

Suicide Silence release new single, Cease To Exist and lyric video

May 7, 2014

Suicide Silence released their new single, Cease To Exist earlier this week and the song is available on Itunes here. You can check out the new lyric video for the song here: Also make sure you picked up the Suicide Silence “Ending Is The Beginning. The Mitch Lucker Memorial Show” which features CD/DVD of the memorial show. The Blue Ray/DVD was directed by Jeremy Schott of MentalSuplex Productions & Zafer Ulkucu of Backseat Conceptions and available on Century Media Records. The official track listing and performers is as follows: 1. Destruction of a Statue with Jonny Davy 2. Distorted Thought of Addiction with Greg Wilburn 3. Ending is the Beginning with Brook Reeves 4. Bludgeoned to Death with Ricky Hoover 5. Unanswered with Phil Bozeman 6. Girl of Glass with Myke Terry 7. Price of Beauty with Danny Worsnop 8. No Pity For A Coward with Johnny Plague 9. Disengage with Cameron “Big Chocolate” Argon 10. No Time To Bleed with Burke VanRaalte 11. Smoke with Anthony Notarmaso 12. Wake Up with Tim Lambesis [Read More]

Valhalla Java by Zakk Wylde and Death Wish Coffee will wake up the ROCKER in YOU!

May 7, 2014

Remember when I told you about Zakk Wylde’s and Death Wish Coffee’s latest coffee addition, the Valhalla Java? Well you know how our family are big supporters of musicians and their products, we had to give it a try and it really is AWESOME! It has a bold rich taste that you can enjoy all day long. Rockin Ryan and Lil Rocker Brandon teamed up to make a mini-episodie commercial for VALHALLA JAVA ODIN FORCE BLEND. They had so much making it and now you can check it out here: It was pretty cute when Brandon kept calling it the Hall of Jaba – he was convinced at first that Zakk had created a coffee for Star Wars lovers! Anyway, it was a lot of fun and we hope you head out and pick up your supply of Valhalla Java today! VALHALLA JAVA ODIN FORCE BLEND This is the kind of the coffee that you need after one of those nights when you think nothing can wake you up! Death Wish Coffee Co. [Read More]

Tom Keifer announces summer tour for solo debut, The Way Life Goes

May 6, 2014

Last year we were so excited to bring you our interview with the amazingly talented Tom Keifer as we discussed his solo record, The Way Life Goes. Now, Tom has announced several Summer Tour dates in support of his solo record and you don’t want to miss them! Check out the dates below: Make sure to visit Tom’s social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news as well as updates on upcoming shows. I will leave you with a repost of our interview with Tom from last last year here: * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Hi Tom, Thank you for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We have been enjoying your solo record, “The Way Life Goes” and we can’t wait to see you out here on the West Coast. Do you have any upcoming plans to play out here in California? Tom: Well, we were just out there in May, when we did [Read More]

Former Reliant K drummer Releases Acoustic Videos and set to perform with Red Giants

May 6, 2014

Former Reliant K drummer Stephen Cushman has dabbled in a few different projects since his departure from Reliant K. Stephen is now the the frontman for the band Red Giants. The former drummer turned vocalist has an amazing voice and you can check it out on a video that captured Stephen in the studio working on some new tracks. He then decided to jam out a couple acoustic covers and it is quite stellar! A staff member quickly grabbed his camera and captured his U2 cover of With or Without You and John Legend’s All of Me. Check it out here: Red Giants will be making their debut at their show will take place at The Auricle in the band’s hometown of Canton, OH as part of Promise Me Scarlet’s CD Release on May 10th. Tickets are available at the box office or via this link. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on this truly promising band, Red Giants. ~ Marisol Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redgiants Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEckQx33QYTiopsJ0SjuXg Band Members: Stephen Cushman-Lead Vocals Keith [Read More]