July 2015 | Music Junkie Press

Concerts

Concert Review of Hardcore Superstar, Avatar & Q-Box in Munich by Alexandra Bock

July 23, 2015

Munich, Backstage Werk, July 22nd, 2015 It was one of the opening events of the annual ‘Free & Easy’ festival at the Backstage in Munich. It’s three clubs and an open air stage with bands from different musical backgrounds performing for free. 18 days party starting daily at 5pm. The atmosphere is awesome there. There’s a constant coming and going, ‘cause you can move around the areal and watch a bit of every band or just stick to one show. There’s different bars outside and places to sit or just hang out and talk. The weather god was with us and after a short shower it stayed dry, so from time to time you could leave the venue for some fresh air and a little talk. There’s many awesome bands taking part in that event. Best check the schedule out at http://www.backstage.eu/f-e So yesterday evening I decided to stick with one show. The evening started with a band called ‘Q-Box’. Based in Pentenried, which is a small town close to Munich, they can be considered [Read More]

OWL breaks the rules – as always – blowing away the Whiskey A Go Go. By Patrick O’Heffernan

July 23, 2015

Chris Wyse, founder, vocals and bassist lead of the LA-based hard rock band, OWL, responded to people who told his child self that he couldn’t play a bass that way with the rejoinder, “Rock music is not supposed to have rules. That’s the whole point… I don’t want to fit into anyone’s idea. I want to show you new ones.” Chris and his bandmates, guitarist Jason Achilles Mezilis and drummer Dan Dinsmore, have been showing the rock world new ideas, new ways of playing and new rock concepts for almost a decade. And those new ideas were on full display for an adoring crowd Tuesday night at Hollywood’s storied Whiskey A Go Go. A three quarter full house was well-warmed up by pounding beats and screaming guitar licks of the journeyman band Chemical Burn when OWL began to set up. By the time Chris Wyse turned his flashing grin on the crowd and hit his the first chord, the room was jam-packed full – a sea of upturned faces of all genders and [Read More]

5 Seconds of Summer and Hey Violet ROCK the Shoreline

July 23, 2015

The 5 Seconds of Summer “Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour” made its stop in Mountain View tonight for the final California date before heading across country. The tour also features Hey Violet as they started the night with their high energy and contagious enthusiasm. It has been amazing for us to watch this band grow over the years and tonight their sound was bigger than ever. They sounded amazing as they treated the audience to songs off their recent EP, I Can Feel It as well as a stellar cover of Taylor Swift’s Blank Space. Rena killed it on bass while delivering powerful vocals that were fueled with energy. Miranda does an extraordinary job on rhythm guitar, backing vocals and keyboards. She has such a bubbly personality and invites the audience to join in the fun. Casey is a madman on the guitar as he rocks all over the stage. He would be greeted with screams from the girls as his image would pass across the big screen. Nia is one of [Read More]

Davey Suicide release music video for World Wide Suicide

July 22, 2015

Industrial rockers Davey Suicide have just released a new music video for their album title track, World Wide Suicide. The video was co-directed & filmed by Needlz & MichellexStar in downtown UnHolywood Killafornia. Check out the video here: Davey comments about the video, Often times we can be imprisoned by people in our lives that intentionally try and break us. Their ego can’t let themselves make the logical decision, so they make it hell for everyone who defies them. This video symbolizes freedom from that. – Catch Davey Suicide in August on “The Dirty Rotten Road To Dirt Fest“. “The Dirty Rotten Road To Dirt Fest” Tour Dates: 08/05 – Club X – Salt Lake City, Utah 08/06 – Roxy Theater – Denver, Colorado 08/07 – Vaudeville Mews – Des Moines, Iowa 08/08 – Dirt Fest – Birch Run, Michigan with Hellyeah, Coal Chamber, Fear Factory, Mushroomhead, Down, Pop Evil, We Are Harlot, Periphery, & more! Need more Davey Suicide fix? Check out a Tribute Video that Rockin Ryan made which includes photos and footage from when Davey played [Read More]

Solo Artist Glenn Symmonds premieres new video for Santa Fe

July 22, 2015

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” That quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson has always been a favorite of mine. Solo artist Glenn Symmonds seems to be the perfect example of the quote as he has been making his own path with his music after a lineup change in the Eddie Money Band. Glenn has not only been an exceptional drummer but he is quite a talented singer, songwriter, and all around musician and has an extensive catalog of his solo work. Glenn recently released a music video for his song, Santa Fe which he explains more about the song, The song was written about a family vacation riding the rails… I’m the son of a hobo after all. The video was shot on location in and around Bloomington, Illinois and specifically at the astounding Vrooman Mansion. The entire experience was absolutely amazing and far beyond my expectations! Thank you to the cast & crew for the time, effort, dedication, hospitality & laughter… [Read More]

Awake At Last gearing up for their End of Summer Tour

July 21, 2015

Awake At Last are gearing up for their End of Summer Tour which is set to start on July 31st in Richmond, VA at the Canal Club and wrap up in Stafford, VA on September 5th. Check the dates below and see if they will be coming to a town near you. They are ready to bring their infectious hard hitting melodic rock to a stage near you. The tour will travel the East Coast and we hope they will treat us West Coast to some dates later this year! Check out their video for their song King Of The World here: Awake At Last is: Vincent Torres- Vocals Eric Blackway- Lead Guitar Imran Xhelili – Rhythm Guitar Jon Finney- Drums Tyler Greene- Bass Guitar Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.awakeatlastrock.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awake.at.last Twitter: https://twitter.com/awakeatlastrock Instagram: https://instagram.com/awakeatlastrock/

TOKIO HOTEL ready to launch US Tour with first show in San Francisco, July 27th

July 21, 2015

TOKIO HOTEL had a highly successful sold out European Tour earlier this year and are now ready to launch the US leg of the “Feel It All World Tour 2015: Part 2 The Club Experience North America”. The tour will kick off next Monday, July 27th in San Francisco, CA at the legendary Fillmore. The headlining tour–with support from De-Code labelmates Pionearand INGLISH on select dates and MXMS–will bring the international superstars coast-to-coast with stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and other major cities along the way. Lead singer Bill Kaulitz comments, “We wanted to bring an arena-like production to small venues and give the fans a unique experience in a more intimate setting. We’ve grown up and so has our music. We are really into electronic music and the show production on this tour is more of what you would expect at an EDM show. Our light system, costumes and projected visuals play an integral part of the Club Experience.” Tour dates are listed below: Catch TOKIO HOTEL on tour in the U.S.: DATE CITY [Read More]