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Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators set to release second album in September

May 27, 2014

SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have had amazing success with their last album and it is on my daily playlist. One of my favorite albums. Well, they are set to release their second album, “World On Fire” on September 16th on their own label Dik Hayd International and distributed through Caroline. The title track is set for a radio release in just a couple weeks on June 13th. The cover art for the album was designed by Ron English. Check it out here: Check out the song titles to be featured on the new album: “World on Fire” “Shadow Life” “Automatic Overdrive” “Wicked Stone” “30 Years to Life” “Bent to Fly” “Stone Blind” “Too Far Gone” “Beneath the Savage Sun” “Withered Delilah” “Battleground” “Dirty Girl” “Iris of the Storm” “Avalon” “The Dissident” “Safari Inn” “The Unholy” SLASH and MYLES KENNEDY talk about the album and the forthcoming tour dates in this Q&A: WORLD ON FIRE marks your second album with your band MYLES KENNEDY (vocals), BRENT FITZ (drums) and TODD KERNS (bass). How do you feel the dynamic [Read More]

Heavy Metal band No More Solace represents San Francisco in a heavy way at the Whisky a GoGo

May 26, 2014

Last week when we went down to cover the Skid Row show at the Whisky a GoGo, it was an awesome night filled with hard rock and heavy metal. In addition to the legendary Skid Row kicking ass, we had epic performances by Shattered Sun , State Line Empire, Ragdoll, and No More Solace. Being a Bay Area native, it was awesome for me to see San Francisco Heavy Metal band No More Solace show the Whisky that we still have a lot to offer in the heavy metal scene. They came out blazing with heavy riffs, vicious melodies and harmonious and powerful vocals. They were there to kick it up a notch and they definitely achieved what they came to do. It was great to see Chuck Billy (Testament and co-founder of Breaking Bands Management) watching them as well. I am sure he was proud to see this Bay Area Band tear up the Whisky with their heavy metal. Check out the photos from Rockin Ryan of their set: You can also check out a tribute [Read More]

Turning the tables as we interview Alex from Journey of a Frontman

May 26, 2014

Today, I wanted to bring you something a bit different. How about we take you on the other side of the interviewing process and bring you an interview with the young man, Alex Obert of Journey of a Frontman. So check it out and make sure to visit his website. ~ Enjoy, Marisol * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you Alex for taking the time to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. Can you tell us how Journey of a Frontman started? Alex: I have always had a love and passion for writing, but I never knew what to write about. I am a clever poet, but unless I am writing a poem to a person, I can’t think of any ideas. I’m not quite the poet that would write about wind blowing past the trees into a pile of leaves, so that’s out the window. I had flirted with the idea of blogging for several years, but I never consistently maintained [Read More]

Knee High Fox tears it up at The Boardwalk with their fierce set!

May 26, 2014

We are still recovering from the incredible night of music on Friday at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA. It was an awesome night and Powerman5000 unleashed their energetic set and 9Electric killed it as well with their electronic rock. Now we can’t forget to tell you about one of the coolest sets of the night, Knee High Fox from Los Angeles. This was the first time I had heard of Knee High Fox but definitely not the last! They were incredible. You have Simon Nagel on bass who is incredible at engaging the crowd through his eye contact, making that solid connection that fuels their energy. Neal Tiemann on guitar was delivering a heavy set, headbanging like the rest of us and treating us to his sweet backing vocals. Matt Hankle on drums shines his character through his stage presence as he bangs out some fast precision drumming. Then front and center you are captivated by the vocals of their frontwoman Christine Connolly. She is incredible and has a fantastic vocal capabilities as she takes you from [Read More]

Powerman5000 stops in at The Boardwalk and delivers a nonstop energetic set

May 25, 2014

Energy: – noun intensity or vitality of action or expression; forcefulness capacity or tendency for intense active; vigor, exertion Powerman5000 Friday night we headed out to The Boardwalk in Orangevale to catch Powerman5000 and it was a damn good night for music! They had some great opening bands and a killer set by 9Electric. One thing is for sure Powerman5000 = ENERGY. These five guys come out on stage and just bleed energy and feed the crowd with their electronic metal rock. Even with the soundstage technical difficulties they had to deal with, didn’t break this band from delivering an adrenaline filled set. Check out this tribute video that Rockin Ryan made which includes live footage of their set: In addition to playing fan favorites, they treated us to several of their new songs and really got everyone pumped for the release of their new album, Builders of the Future which is out later this week on May 27th. Check out Rockin Ryan’s photos from their set here: The crowd went wild for their new track, How [Read More]

Charming Liars new release lyric video and EP “We Won’t Give Up” Out Now

May 25, 2014

The British/American rock band Charming Liars have released their new EP, “We Won’t Give Up” and it is just in time to be the soundtrack of your summer. The EP which was released through Caroline/Chartmaker and was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue) and John Fields (Pink, Jimmy Eat World, Goo Goo Dolls). The music is a perfect blend of melodic alternative rock, infused with arena size choruses and pop hooks. They just released a lyric video for their song, “The Desperation” which is off the new EP. The song was produced by Bob Rock and John Fields. Check out the song here: Charming Liars Is: Charlie Cosser Karnig Manoukian Mike Kruger Nick Krein Zack Riel The other songs on the EP are My Kinda Crazy and Fingers; both produced by Bob Rock and the other two songs; Wasted and Little Scar, both produced by John Fields. Charming Liars are planning on touring this summer in support of their EP release so make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. Also, [Read More]

Check out Dot Dash for some new pop/punk music and get a free song download

May 25, 2014

Dot Dash from Washington D.C. are definitely making a name for themselves. With three albums under their belt, they are set on presenting catchy and creative songs that will have you singing along. You can categorize them as a post-punk pop band but yet they bring fresh influences in to their music. Dot Dash is: Terry Banks – guitar, voice Steve Hansgen – guitar Hunter Bennett – bass Danny Ingram – drums Their latest album, Half-Remembered Dream is currently available via their bandcamp page. Dot Dash is currently giving away a free download of their song, (Here’s To) The Ghosts of the Past which is off Half-Remembered Dream. Check out the song here and pick up your download here: http://dotdashdc.bandcamp.com/track/heres-to-the-ghosts-of-the-past The song is a catchy tune with emotionally driven lyrics and vocals that are captivating. The tempo resonates it’s eclectic vibe and is definitely one to have on your playlist. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. We will see if we can bring you an interview [Read More]