August 2014 | Music Junkie Press

Check out Cat from State Line Empire shred in his EMG Spotlight

August 27, 2014

One of our favorite guitarists, Cat from State Line Empire was recently featured on EMGtv performing his song Deus Ex Machina which is off his upcoming solo record, Marigold Project. We have been big fans of State Line Empire as they consistently deliver shows with a 150% energy and are true crowd pleasers. Cat is always there to shred away but in his recent spotlight, you will really get blown away by his performance. Check out the video from EMGtv with Cat performing Deus Ex Machina: Cat is using the EMG 81 and 60 humbucker pickups. “I have been using EMG pickups for ever. I find that they are responsive and cut through perfectly. Richie Faulkner turned me on to the 57/66 sets which are mind blowing. Best pickups and best company!!!“, Cat explains. You can purchase: EMG 81s here: http://www.emgpickups.com/guitar/humbucking/active-humbucking/81.html EMG 60 humbuckers here: http://www.emgpickups.com/guitar/humbucking/active-humbucking/60.html. Make sure to stay tuned for his solo record and also visit the social media sites of State Line Empire to catch their next show. Earlier this year, State Line Empire [Read More]

Havok announce their headlining “Until The Thrash Takes us” Tour in Mexico

August 27, 2014

Denver heavy thrashers Havok have been busy touring overseas which took them all over Europe. They are gearing up for their North American “Symmetry in Black” Tour featuring HAVOK w/ CROWBAR, REVOCATION, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, ARMED FOR APOCALYPSE. Right after that tour, you can expect to find them heading right back out. This time for their headlining tour in Mexico, the Until The Thrash Takes Us Tour. David Sanchez (lead vocals / guitars) comments: “Earlier this year was our first trip to Mexico and we liked it so much we’re coming back again this fall! We’re looking forward to seeing our maniacal fans south of the border this October. Mexico, prepare for attack…” Check out the tour dates below: “Symmetry in Black” tour dates feat. HAVOK w/ CROWBAR, REVOCATION, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, ARMED FOR APOCALYPSE Sept. 11 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco Sept. 12 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Sept. 13 – Charlotte, NC – Chop Shop Sept. 14 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater Sept. 15 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar Sept. [Read More]

Check out the video of EXMORTUS shredding to the National Anthem at local baseball game

August 27, 2014

Heavy metal guitarists of EXMORTUS stopped by a minor league baseball game in Bakersfield to play the National Anthem their way! They kicked up the heat a notch and decided to bring their own style with their fierce guitars and delivered a dose of metal shred to the anthem. Check out the video below: They are getting ready to head out on tour with Arsis and Allegaeon. Check the dates below to see if they will be coming to a venue near you: 8/27 Amarillo, TX – Wreck Room 8/28 Oklahoma City, OK – Leon’s Lounge 8/30 Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero 9/1 Springfield, VA – Empire # 9/2 Trenton, NJ – Championship Bar # 9/3 New York, NY – Santos # 9/4 Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall # 9/5 Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques # 9/6 Quebec City, QC – Dagobert # 9/7 Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall # 9/8 Lakewood, OH – [Read More]

Indie Rockers Fever Fever will captivate you with their new song, Hypnotized

August 27, 2014

Fever Fever from Columbus, Ohio are ready to capture your attention with their new song, Hypnotized. The song can be found on their upcoming album, Aftermath which is scheduled for a September 16th release through their recently signed label, Slospeak Records. Check out the new track here: The song has a great tempo amid compelling yet vulnerable vocals that glide you through the catchy melody. It is a delicious track that will be dancing in your head afterwords as you will find yourself humming to it after.Fever Fever are successfully creating songs that connect the listener and soon become the soundtrack of their life. Check out the track listing from the album: Track Listing: Aftermath Blue Hypnotized Sea Meets Earth Windward Fingertips Hope is a Child’s Toy Beautiful Dream Madness Line in the Sand Inceptiones Novae Collapse You can pre-order Aftermath on iTunes here. Fever Fever will be holding an album release party on October 5th at Skully’s Music Diner in Columbus, OH and also have an upcoming show on August 31st at Three [Read More]

Black Tongue release video for Eclipse

August 27, 2014

Black Tongue are known for their heavy dark deathcore style and they have just released their video for Eclipse to give you another dose of heavy! Check out the video for Eclipse here: They are gearing up for the release of their new album Born Hanged : Falsifier [Redux] which features fully remixed and remastered, re-ordered and with brand new artwork of Falsifier and Born Hanged. Check out the track listing: 1. Eclipse 2. Fauxhammer 3. Purgatory 4. Voices 5. Foreshadow 6. Waste 7. Ire Upon The Earth 8. Interlude 9. Falsifier 10. Blight 11. Coma (ft. Matt Jones) 12. H.C.H.C. 13. A Pale Procession 14. Wasted [Dellux Remix] Black Tongue will be heading out on a UK Tour with Suicide Silence this winter and are set to release a full length debut album in the spring of 2015. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacktongueuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/BLACKTONGUEUK

Check out the new music video by Manic Pixi for Kiss Me

August 27, 2014

Manic Pixi which features a unique pop-grunge-punk sound that is quite infectious and will easily grab your attention. They have just released a video for their single, Kiss Me which is off of their upcoming album, Sugar Bomb! They teamed up with Yacht Club Productions to bring their ideas to life. Singer Kat Hamilton commented, “Since this was our first video, we needed it to be one-hundred percent our brand: silly, sexy, confident and fun. We spoke to a ton of directors, but Yacht Club had a love of pop-punk culture that drew us to them immediately.” Check out the video here: The new album is set for a September 16th release. It will definitely be a great album to crank up loud and take you on a rock pop punk ride. Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: website : MANICPIXI Facebook: facebook: MANICPIXI Twitter: twitter.com/MANICPIXIMUSIC Bandcamp: bandcamp : MANICPIXI Soundcloud: soundcloud : MANICPIXI

Approaching Fiction delivered an energetic set of hard rock at The Phoenix Theater

August 27, 2014

Last Friday, we trekked out to Petaluma and the historical venue of The Phoenix for a night of live music and great bands. I wish more people would make an effort to get out to live shows. The Phoenix has always been a crap shoot and you never know what type of crowd you will get. It might have been a light crowd, but Approaching Fiction delivered a set as if they were playing to a sold out arena. Approaching Fiction are from San Diego were making a stop in Petaluma for their Outbreak Tour. They bring a fierce dose of hard rock with metal edge. Their guitar heavy songs energize amid some fluid basslines, we were even treated to a bad ass bass solo. The precision drumming brings it all together with the powerful vocals igniting your senses. This was the first time I had seen Approaching Fiction but definitely not the last! Check out photos by our Rockin Ryan of their set: We picked up their CD Theleventhour which is also available on [Read More]