September 2014 | Music Junkie Press

Catch Cyanotic on the Terminatour with support from The Rabid Whole

September 28, 2014

Chicago based Industrial Rock band Cyanotic have announced the dates of their upcoming North American “TerminaTour” which features support from Toronto based Alternative Rock band The Rabid Whole. The tour kicked off this weekend in Chicago, IL and will wrap up on November 8th at The Warehouse in LaCrosse, WI. Sean Payne from Cyanotic said this about the tour, “We have been through 18 tours now and this is gonna be a really good demonstration of everything we have learned from all those years of playing with bands like Skinny Puppy, Dillinger Escape Plan, Front Line Assembly, and so many of our other biggest influences. This is us at our prime, and we’ve never felt more confident about delivering a memorable time for all our new and old school fans alike. 😀 “ Andreas Weiss from The Rabid Whole added, “We are beyond stoked to be hitting the road again, especially with Cyanotic. Those guys know how to put on a show & this is going to be a solid tour. You won’t be sorry [Read More]

Instrumental rock band, STS9 ready to set off on 25 date Autumn Tour

September 28, 2014

The instrumental rock band STS9 from Atlanta are ready to embark on a 25 date Autumn Tour 2014 which will kick off on October 9th at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis. This will be the first official headlining tour in over a year for STS9. Hot off their two-night sold-out run at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado earlier this month, the group–Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps(keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)–will be supported on select dates by Grammy-winning producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. The 25-date tour will kick off October 9 at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis and then make its way east stopping in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Portland before hitting New York Cityon Friday, October 17 at the Best Buy Theater. From there, the tour heads to Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, DC, Richmond, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville. As the birthplace ofSTS9 over 15 years ago, the group will perform back-to-back nights in Atlanta on November 1 and 2 at The Tabernacle and then stop in Fayetteville, Tulsa, Dallas [Read More]

Interview with Heidi Shephard of Butcher Babies at Aftershock Festival

September 27, 2014

We recently brought you our coverage of the return of the Butcher Babies at this year’s Monster Energy Aftershock Festival. They are one of the most energetic female fronted bands out today. What is really awesome is that these frontwomen could give many men a run for their money when it comes to bringing power and presence to the stage. They hit the stage and took control of the crowd, energized everyone and definitely raised the heat a dozen or so degrees! We had the opportunity to chat with vocalist, Heidi Shepard at Aftershock and we are pleased to bring that interview to you here: One thing is for sure, they definitely delivered an intense and energetic set. Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan from their blazing set: We were glad to hear them perform songs from their new EP Uncovered which is due out this week on September 30th through Century Media Records. The 5 song EP will feature cover songs that were chosen by each band member, and in the early summer [Read More]

Check out our coverage of Escape the Fate at Aftershock Festival

September 26, 2014

One band we wanted to make sure to see at Aftershock Festival was none other than Escape the Fate. They have been longtime favorites of ours and to see them perform at this year’s Aftershock was a true highlight. They conquered the 100+ temps and delivered the fans a powerful energetic set. They came right out and started off with my favorite track, You’re Insane. The crowd went wild and if you didn’t think they could get any louder, they did. Everyone was moving around and singing along when they played another favorite, Gorgeous Nightmare. Check out photos from the set by our Rockin Ryan here: The setlist included the following: You’re Insane Gorgeous Nightmare One For The Money Ungrateful Issues The Aftermath (G3) Escape the Fate will be heading out on tour in Europe with Glamour of the Kill and New Years Day. The tour starts on October 7th in Norwich, United KIngdom and ends on October 30th. Check the dates below and see if you will be lucky enough to catch a show with [Read More]

AC/DC announce release date of Dec. 2, 2014 for Rock or Bust and retirement of Malcolm Young

September 24, 2014

AC/DC have announced the official release date of their new album, Rock or Bust as December 2nd, 2014. They have also announced the retirement of Malcolm Young and that the nephew of Angus and Malcolm, Stevie Young played rhythm guitar on Rock or Bust and will be heading out with the band on a world tour. Here is the statement below from AC/DC on their website: ‘Rock or Bust,’ the highly anticipated new studio album from AC/DC, will be released December 2, 2014. Featuring 11 new tracks and recorded in Spring 2014 at Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, BC, ‘Rock or Bust’ finds AC/DC once again working with producer Brendan O’Brien and mixer Mike Fraser. “Rock or Bust” is the first AC/DC album in the band’s 41 year history without founding member Malcolm Young on the recordings. Earlier this year AC/DC released a statement explaining that due to illness, Malcolm would be taking a break from the band. Unfortunately, due to the nature of Malcolm’s condition, he will not be returning to the band. AC/DC will undertake [Read More]

'80s Rock

Snakebite will set sail and perform on this year’s Kiss Kruise!

September 23, 2014

Earlier this year we brought you an interview with the amazingly talented Brev Sullivan (Rock of Ages). In case you missed it, make sure to check it out here. Interview with Brev Sullivan. Brev has been quite busy, with the release of his contemporary jazz guitar CD, Brand New Day (available on iTunes here) and performing with his bands. His band, Snakebite are about to set sail next month for the 4th KISS KRUISE which will sail to the Great Stirrup Cay on October 31st to November 4, 2014. The headliners of the cruise feature Kiss, Cheap Trick, Robin Zander’s, and Pat Travers. Snakebite will be performing on the Soundcheck Stage and will deliver some old school Original Heavy Vinyl Rock definitely proving that Rock n Roll is alive and thriving! Snakebite are also set to release their new CD, Feel the Bite in early October. Just in time for you to be singing along with them on the Kiss Kruise! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. [Read More]

PVRIS premiere new song My House off upcoming new album White Noise

September 23, 2014

PVRIS recently announced the upcoming release of White Noise, their debut full length album on November 4th through Rise Records/Velocity Records. The 10-track album was produced by Blake Harnage, and is now officially available for pre-order at: http://pvris.merchnow.com/. Fans who pre-order White Noise digitally will receive instant downloads of the singles “St. Patrick” and “My House“. Click here to pre-order on iTunes: here. PVRIS is premiering a video for their new song, My House which is off the new album. Check it out here: “I think this record is very different from what a lot of people were expecting but in the best way. The key is to not have any expectations, just listen and I believe it will speak volumes.” says vocalist Lynn Gunn. PVRIS is the first female fronted band signed to Rise Records and features Lynn Gunn on vocals, Alex Babinski on guitar and Brian MacDonald on bass. Check out the album cover and track listing below: White Noise Track Listing 1. Smoke 2. St. Patrick 3. My House 4. Holy 5. White Noise 6. Fire [Read More]