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We Are Harlot release video for new song, The One

February 17, 2015

We Are Harlot are busy as hell on a press tour promoting their new album. They have just released a new music video for their song The One which is off the new album. Check it out here: You can pre-order their album by visiting on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-are-harlot/id957528135. The album is scheduled for a March 31st release date. Album cover and track list: Dancing on Nails Denial Dirty Little Thing Someday Easier To Leave One More Night Never Turn Back The One Love For The Night Flying Too Close To The Sun We Are Harlot are set to perform at many festivals this year including Rocklahoma, Rock on The Range, Download and many more. Visit their social media sites for a complete list of upcoming tour dates. Check out their other video for their song, Dancing On Nails as well as our previous interviews with them. In case you missed our We Are Harlot coverage, check out our previous posts: Interview with We Are Harlot at Aftershock 2014 Day 1 of 12 [Read More]

Within The Ruins have serious van accident, no major injuries

February 16, 2015

We were getting excited to catch Within The Ruins as they are set to tour with Suicide Silence, Emmure and Fit For An Autopsy for the month long tour. We will be heading out to see Suicide Silence but we will miss Within The Ruins in Sacramento as they have to sit out the first couple shows of the tour due to a serious van accident. It has been reported that they flipped their van and trailer off an interstate in Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon. It was great news to hear that no one was hurt but their van, trailer and gear were completely destroyed. Guitarist Joe Cocchi reports, “We rolled about three times from what I can remember and landed on the median. Our van and trailer are totaled. All I can say is that we’re happy to be alive. I don’t know how, but none of us were injured. We’re on the road touring because this is all we know and love, and we want to continue. Help us get back on our feet by picking [Read More]

The Phantoms are our Band of the Day

February 16, 2015

Today’s Band of the Day goes to The Phantoms from West Lothian, Scotland. This four piece rock band have a drive and passion for their music that shines through their rock. They have gained a lot of exposure across Scotland with their debut EP This Is How It Should Be. They are set to release their new single, Wasting Time next month but you can check out the catchy new track in their video which was directed, cut and shot by Stuart Breadner. The Phantoms are: Colin Simpson – Vocals and Rhythm Guitar Colin McKillop – Lead Guitar Peter Stewart – Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals Blair Cullen – Drums Genre: Rock/Alternative/Indie Location: West Lothian, Scotland Feature: Infectious energy, upbeat tempo rock songs, alternative infused, fresh new sound Music: EP This is How It Should Be released in 2013 and available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/this-is-how-it-should-be-ep/id755966603 Song to Check out: We’re Coming For You Video to check out: Wasting Time We will try and bring you an interview with them soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to [Read More]

Interview with Bumblefoot as we talk about his solo album, Little Brother is Watching

February 16, 2015

Guitar virtuoso extraordinaire, singer/songerwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal is set to release his 10th CD, Little Brother Is Watching on February 24th. We had the chance to chat with Bumblefoot before he set off overseas. Check out our interview here: The album is an eccentric, upbeat collection of modern epic rock with haunting melodies, huge choruses and witty lyrics about life in the digital age and beyond. Specifically, his own life and coming to terms with what we all face – beginnings, endings, and moving on. The album was composed, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Bumblefoot at his studio in New Jersey, and also features drummer Dennis Leeflang and a crowd of 100 fans stomping, chanting and singing backing vocals recorded at a listening party in New York. The album’s first single and title track “Little Brother Is Watching” is now available digitally. Check out the tracklisting for the CD: Clots Little Brother Is Watching Argentina Don’t Know Who To Pray To Anymore Livin’ The Dream Cuterebra Higher Women Rule The World [Read More]

Interview with Ashes Of Our Sins, contributed by Meryl DeWitt

February 14, 2015

Ready for a new group of young gun, guitar slingin’, heavy drinkin’, rockers? I present to you… Ashes of Our Sins. Four hot-to-trot headbangers take to the scene in Philadelphia, PA. With influences of Mötley Crüe and Crashdïet, they adorn the hair metal look and sound. Recently Drift & Die Press sat down and interviewed the band. Make sure to pick up Ashes of Our Sins’ debut EP Born In Blood coming soon! DND: What’s the general concept & mission of Ashes of Our Sins? Izzy Addams: That’s the best question you’ve asked so far! We want this to be fun. For us, for the fans, and for everyone. Just because this is a business doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while doing it. We’ll never be the band that goes on stage and just stare at our shoes while we play. Fuck that! Tommy Hayze: Our mission is to not be the band this scene deserves, but the band the rock scene needs. Austin Balthaser: To create and play the music we love [Read More]

Otherwise release video for Coming For the Throne

February 13, 2015

We are excited to announce that Otherwise have released their new video for their song, Coming For the Throne. Definitely one of my favorite tracks. Check out the video here: Otherwise have been extensively touring this year in support of their highly well received album, Peace At All Costs. The album has been solidly on our daily playlist since it’s release, definitely proving it is a MUST HAVE! We had the opportunity to talk with frontman Adrian Patrick earlier this year, make sure to check it out by visiiting here: Interview with Adrian Patrick of Otherwise. Here is a brief excerpt of it where he talks about the song, Coming For The Throne: Music Junkie Press: Now, how about If you could go back to your 14 year old self, what advice would you give to yourself? Patrick: That is so funny that say that, Mari, we actually wrote a song on the album on Peace at All Costs that is called Coming for the Throne and that song is, is exactly how I approached that song. I imagined if [Read More]

Interview with Ryan of Requiem at NAMM and catch them out on the Where Darkness Plays Tour

February 13, 2015

During NAMM we had the chance to catch up with so many great artists. We ran into Ryan Heggum of Requiem and he gave us a quick update on what they are working on. Check out the interview here: Requiem are gearing up to set out on tour with Farewell, My Love for the Where Darkness Plays Tour. Tour dates are listed below: March 14 – Fresno, CA @ Blackbeards March 15 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst March 16 – Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar (21+) March 18 – Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry’s Pizza March 19 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues (Voodoo Room) March 20 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction March 21 – Van Nuys, CA @ White Oak Music March 22 – Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto Make sure to get your tickets to the show and we hope to see you out there! You will be glad you did. They have such an infectious sound that will have you begging for more. You can visit their social [Read More]