July 2015 | Music Junkie Press

Interview with our Mayhem Fest highlight, Kissing Candice

July 19, 2015

One of our highlights of this year’s Mayhem Fest is Kissing Candice, the gore core metal band from Long Island, New York. They have been destroying the Victory stage with their masks, blood, guts and metal. They recently released their debut album, Blind Until We Burn on Victory Records. You can pick it up on iTunes here. We had the chance to chat with the band before their set in Mountain View at Shoreline Amphitheater. Check out our interview here: You have a few more weeks to catch them out on the Mayhem Fest and make sure to get yourself to a show: 7/19 – Hartford, CT @ Xfinity Theatre 7/21 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center 7/24 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live 7/25 – Boston, MA @ Xfinity Center 7/26 – Wantagh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach 7/29 – Atlanta, GA @ Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood 7/31 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamo City Music Hall 8/1 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 8/2 – Dallas, [Read More]

Check out the new video from Emberville for Scare City

July 19, 2015

Emberville may be from a small isolated city but it is now time for everyone to know them. They have just released their new album Scare City and it is ready to deliver a much needed dose of Post hardcore ROCK N ROLL! The album carries enough heaviness to get your blood pumping and then takes you for a spin with screams and melodic cleans. They have just released their new music video for the title track, Scare City. Check it out here: Now that you are hooked, head on over to iTunes here and pick it up so you can introduce your neighbors to Emberville. Remember to crank it up LOUD!! We hope they will be coming out to the States soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Embervillemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/emberville Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/embervillemusic iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/scare-city/id1002159658

Interview with Sister Sin as they continue to tear it up out on Mayhem Fest

July 18, 2015

Sister Sin have been tearing it up out on the Victory Stage during Mayhem Fest this summer and it is one set you don’t want to miss. They completely bring out such a high energy to their stage performance that will have you headbanging in seconds. We had a chance to talk with Liv and Jimmy shortly after their set at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. Check out our interview here: Make sure you have their latest album, Black Lotus and crank it up loud so they neighbors can enjoy! We can’t wait for them to return for another tour soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.sistersin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SisterSin Twitter: https://twitter.com/SISTERSIN

Interview with singer/songwriter Sofia Donavan

July 18, 2015

We recently introduced you to the angelic vocals of Sofia Donavan. At only eighteen years old, she has been garnering the attention in the music scene, whether it be country, folk or pop. Her voice knows no genres, no boundaries, no limits. Just pure beautiful bliss when she sings. Now get to know her better with our new interview: Music Junkie Press: Thank you for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. Your music really brings in a fusion of pop, country, folk and much more. Can you tell us who are some of your biggest musical influences? Sofia: Hi! While growing up my parents exposed me to a lot of the great songwriters from the 60s and 70s like Joni Mitchell, Dylan and James Taylor and as I’ve grown older I’ve only began to appreciate them more, this generation of songwriters was really like no other. Some more contemporary writers that have influenced me are Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves. Music Junkie Press: Your song Note to [Read More]

Interview with XO Stereo at the Viper Room, Hollywood

July 17, 2015

Another Century which is a hard rock label launched by Century Media Records founder recently held an industry showcase at the Viper Room in Hollywood. We were excited to catch up with XO Stereo which recently announced their signing with Another Century. They are working on their debut release and have plans to have it out sometime this fall. XO Stereo is: Cooper Campbell – Vocals / Drums Justin Whitesel – Guitars / Keys / Programming Jon Weisberg – Guitars / Bass / Programming We had the chance to catch up with the band shortly before their show at the Viper Room. We are pleased to bring the interview to you: The line for the show wrapped around the block as everyone couldn’t wait to see the bands perform in such an intimate setting as the Viper Room. Also performing was 9 Electric, Vattica and Awaken The Empire. We are excited for the new music! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information [Read More]

American Monster delivers a punch of straight up rock with their new song, The Hourglass

July 17, 2015

The time has arrived for new music from Las Vegas rockers American Monster. These guys are ready to deliver a much needed dose of hard rock with a punch of metal. They have just released their first single, The Hourglass and it is a fierce new track that will grab a hold of you and never let go. In a time where so many bands are either comfortably following the current trend or scrambling to become the next biggest thing, I applaud American Monster for bringing us straight up no holds barred HARD ROCK N ROLL. Check out the new song here: The Hourglass is the first single off their debut EP, Make It Hurt which is set for a summer/fall release. American Monster features a powerhouse of rockers who have stood out in today’s music scene. with their previous bands. (Farewell, My Love, New Years Day, Down n Dirty, etc) American Monster is: Tyler Burgess – Lead Singer Brody DeRozie – Lead Guitar Logan Thayer – Rhythm Guitar Chris Nokia – Drums One thing is certain, that [Read More]

VAN HALEN delivered an epic full on ROCK N ROLL set at Shoreline Amphitheater

July 17, 2015

What a night it was! We just returned from the incredible performance by Van Halen as they brought their LIVE ON TOUR to the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. The venue was packed and with all the traffic getting in, we unfortunately missed Kenny Wayne Shephard Band. Several of our friends told us that it was a great set and really got the crowd fired up for Van Halen. The night sky was just starting to dim as the band took to the stage and performed a rare classic, Light Up The Sky. We instantly knew that we were going to be in for an incredible set and they definitely proved us right. With fan favorites like Everybody Wants Some, Beautiful Girls, Woman In Love, Panama and even some surprises like In a Simple Rhyme and Dirty Movies it was a set that you could only dream about. I was also excited to have my personal faves of Drop Dead Legs, Unchained and Ice Cream Man on the list too. Check out the photos from our [Read More]