July 2014 | Music Junkie Press

SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators announce takeover of Hollywood clubs

July 31, 2014

SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators have been quite busy out on tour with Aerosmith for the Let Rock Rule World Tour 2014. But in September for a few select dates, it will be all about SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators as they takeover iconic Sunset Strip nightclubs for headlining shows. They will be celebrating the release of their highly anticipated album, World on Fire which is set to release on September 16th through Slash’s own label Dik Hayd International, distributed through Caroline- also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Guitar Center. The three one-night only performances are scheduled as: Tue September 23 The Troubadour Thu September 25 The Roxy Fri September 26 The Whisky A Go Go Tickets for all shows go on-sale August 1 at www.SlashOnline.com. “We’re excited to unleash ‘World On Fire’ in a big way and be a part of Guitar Center’s 50th celebration,” says SLASH. “They’ve been really supportive of me since the very beginning on the Sunset Strip.” Fans can be a part of [Read More]

Above and Beyond release spectacular cinematic sci-fi music video for Blue Sky Action

July 31, 2014

Yes, I must confess, I love music videos. I love all kinds, live footage videos, abstract, literal interpretation and most of all, the ones that bring to life the song through a cinematic storyline. A perfect example would be the new video by Above and Beyond featuring Alex Vargas for Blue Sky Action. The video was directed by Ken Clark (who also did the same honors for the band’s “Sticky Fingers” video). The video is a cinematic sci-fi immersion that joins the dots between the apocalyptic desert terrain of Mad Max and the toxic town love story of Wall-E. It is awesome and I think I have already watched it a dozen times! Check it out here: The song will appear on ABOVE & BEYOND’s early 2015 album (title TBA) on Anjunabeats/Ultra Music. This Friday, August 1 ABOVE & BEYOND will perform on Perry’s Stage at Lollapalooza at Grant Park in Chicago. Later in the fall they’ll return for their sold-out headlining show at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, October 18, to be [Read More]

Check out the new live video by Hour 24 for Take Me Away

July 31, 2014

Hour 24 have really been getting a lot of great attention for their high energy rock and most recently the female fronted rock/metal band have released a music video for Take Me Away which features footage from their live performances. The video really highlights how this band takes the stage with a 150% energy load and literally leave it all out there. They are amazing. Check out the video here: Take Me Away is available for sale on on iTunes here. Hour 24 are set to release a full length debut album and will soon start work on the new album with Dan Korneff (Motionless In White, Crown The Empire, Pierce The Veil) before heading on tour this September. Band Members: Rachel Mayer – Vocals Dan Quigley – Guitar Cody Sizemore – Guitar, Backing Vocals Max Klein – Bass Mike Neumann – Drums 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 with them soon to discuss their upcoming [Read More]

Girls and Boys open for Goo Goo Dolls at Sonoma Mountain Village

July 31, 2014

Last night we ventured out to the new music venue at Sonoma Mountain Village for the inaugural concert which featured Goo Goo Dolls. It was an awesome night. Check out coverage of the Goo Goo Dolls here: Goo Goo Dolls at Sonoma Mountain Village Let me tell you about the opening band. The Goo Goo Dolls are currently out on tour with Daughtry and the Plain White T’s. This show was off of their regular tour dates and we were unsure if there was going to be an opening band. We were excited when we saw another drum set on the stage giving us the assurance of an opening act. What I really love is seeing a completely new band with out knowing anything about them. I wish more people would get excited about warm up bands. You never know if you are about to find yourself a new favorite band. Well that happened last night for us. The band happened to be a local band from Santa Rosa, Girls & Boys and they blew [Read More]

Black Label Society is our Monster Aftershock Featured Band of the Day

July 31, 2014

When we first heard that Black Label Society would be playing at this year’s Aftershock Festival, our excitement went through the roof! If you have not seen them perform yet, do whatever you can to make sure you get yourself to a show. We recently caught BLS when they came into San Francisco for the Revolver Golden Gods Tour and it was unbelievable. You can read our review of the night here: Black Label Society – Regency Ballroom. Black Label Society have been busy with some non stop touring including their headlining US tour with special guests Wovenwar and Kyng as well as their worldwide tour! They have also announced that they will be on the lineup for the first annual KNOTFEST with Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch and Volbeat. So get ready to be in awe of Zakk’s playing as you are fiercely thrust into the BL family. There is no turning back, you are now one of us, a BERZEERKER. SDMF Band Members: Zakk Wylde – Vocals, Guitar John DeServio – Bass Jeff Fabb – Drums [Read More]

Goo Goo Dolls set the bar high for the inaugural concert at Sonoma Mountain Village

July 31, 2014

Sonoma Mountain Village kicked off their first outdoor concert tonight and they really set the bar pretty high for other musicians. The Goo Goo Dolls performed and delivered a spectacular concert which will be a hard act for musicians to follow. First, the new venue is really going to be one of my favorites, boasting free parking, easy access, very well organized and set in a beautiful backdrop of the Sonoma county. It has been a couple years since the last time I saw Goo Goo Dolls perform and they have always been a personal fave of mine. Their latest album Magnetic was released in 2013 and it was awesome to hear them play several songs from their album such as the fan favorite Come To Me and my faves Caught in the Storm and Rebel Beat. John Rzeznik and Robby Takac sounded spot on and delivered an above studio quality set! It was amazing how well it sounded, especially for being an outdoor concert. Kudos to Sonoma Mountain Village for really providing an excellent [Read More]

Check out the trailer for the new Spongebob movie and catch Slash in it!

July 31, 2014

Ok so we all have to admit Spongebob is not just for children. I know that my kids might have been the reason I began watching it many years ago but our entire family watches it. Whenever someone wants to put on a kid friendly movie, our first choice is Spongebob and no one complains, not even the adults! Well get ready for a new Spongebob movie which is set for a 2015 release. They have released a new trailer for the movie and you can even catch the guitar legend himself, Slash in it! Check it out here: So stay tuned and get ready for more fun with Spongebob in Sponge out of Water. ~ Marisol SPONGE OUT OF WATER Online: WEBSITE: http://www.squarepantsmovie.co.uk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/spongebobmovie.uk TWITTER: https://twitter.com/paramountuk