December 2015 | Music Junkie Press

Grave Digger, Garagedays in Munich. Concert Review by Alex Bock

December 30, 2015

Concert Review – Grave Digger, Garagedays in Munich, Backstage Halle, December 27, 2015 This past Sunday, right after three days of Christmas celebrations, Grave Digger came to town to celebrate 35 years of existence in the Heavy Metal business. The announced opening act for the night was Motorjesus. Due to a broken hand of their guitarist a substitute had to be found, which in the end was the Austrian Band Garagedays. However they were a perfect choice musicwise and fit perfectly on a line up for an 80’s birthday-bash. Grave Digger’s set was a time travel through their earlier music years with a 12 song setlist and five songs that brought everyone to the now as an encore. As to be expected, the average age of the audience was not late teens/early twens, but almost a generation older. But don’t you think that didn’t stop everyone from rockin’ really hard. With every song came along a little story told by Chris Boltendahl, the singer of Grave Digger, which included tour stories, studio times and also [Read More]

21. Live Hart NAMM performance is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 30, 2015

For number 21 on our Countdown we wanted to remind you to check out all the incredible artists that will be performing during NAMM. One of them for you to add to your schedule is singer/songwriter Live Hart from New Jersey. Live has a special way of bringing to life emotions through her alternative soul music. You can’t help but be drawn closer to her music when she sings. She describes herself as “I think of myself first and foremost as a songwriter. I love to tell stories through song and melody, simply using the guitar as a vehicle to convey those stories.” Live will be making her debut at NAMM on Thursday, January 21st on the Marriott Lobby Stage at 1 pm. Check out her video for her song, We Can Change The World: You can pick up her new album HONESTY by heading over to iTunes here. Make sure to visit her social media sites and stay up to date on her latest news. Website: http://www.livehartonline.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Live-Hart-71658356167/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiveHart NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see [Read More]

Downey Orrick set to release debut solo album Love & Fear

December 30, 2015

Downey Orrick is set to release his debut solo album in January 2016 titled Love & Fear. All songs written by Downey Orrick. Recorded April-December 2015 at ‘The Grove Studios’ Corte Madera, California and ‘Laughing Tiger Studios’ San Rafael, California. Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Murray Orrick & Downey Orrick. Downey brings together heartfelt emotion through his lyrics and delivers a great alternative rock style through his music. You can stream the first single, the title track by visiting his website at http://www.downeyorrick.com/solo. You can also check out a teaser for the album here: You can also pre-order the album for a discounted price for the first 25 orders by heading over to: http://www.downeyorrick.com/store/love-fear-album-physical-copy. Make sure to check him out and visit his social media sites. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.downeyorrick.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowneyOrrick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downeyorrick91/

Mötley Crüe set to release full length live concert film of final performance

December 30, 2015

It is amazing to think that we are just a day away from the final performance of Mötley Crüe. They are set to perform one last time tomorrow night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The two year Final Tour has been quite a success and definitely the tour of the decade! We caught one of the last dates of the tour in Las Vegas and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish! We were blown away with their spectacular performance last Sunday at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The venue was packed to capacity and the adrenaline was running high. The set was incredible and included fan favorites, both old and new. Tommy Lee and his Cruecifly had us in awe as well as when Nikki and Vince circled the arena on huge overhead platforms, and Mick rose from the stage on a mighty lift. The passion was evident in every member as well as every audience member. It created a magical night that will live on in my memory. Our photographer [Read More]

Check out the new single from London alternative rockers Forrest

December 30, 2015

As we head into the new year, I hope you make a very special resolution to find new music and bands to fall in love with in 2016. How about I start you off with the great alternative rock band from London, Forrest. Forrest was created by frontman/guitarist, Ollie Forrest, in early 2015. Just a week after forming, the band, which is now completed by Flora Connell on keys, Louis Potts on drums and Paul Taylor-Wale on bass, played their first gigs at South by Southwest in Austin, TX, where they recorded their first two songs, “Without A Care” and “Fire.” Forrest have just released a new single that will capture your attention. Check out the new single, Give You My Love here: They have such an infectious sound that has hints of 80’s retro, swaddled in 90’s alternative and updated with a modern rockin vibe. This is one band that you will be hearing a lot from in 2016. We will see if we can bring you an interview with them so you can [Read More]

Kings of Leon take over Nashville with exclusive New Years Eve live stream performance

December 30, 2015

Kings of Leon are ready to takeover downtown Nashville with a New Years performance but you won’t have to miss it! You will have the opportunity to watch the live stream of the event for free via mobile video streaming app go90. The concert will livestream on go90 Thursday, December 31 at 11pm CST, and video of the concert will be available on go90 following the livestream. Make sure to head over and pick up the app https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1036435323?mt=8 and live stream the show!

Pick up the new single from Adelitas Way and promote The Bad Reputation Tour

December 30, 2015

As you know Adelitas Way recently announced the tour dates for their upcoming Bad Reputation Tour. The Bad Reputation Tour” which features special guests Failure Anthem, Through The Fire, & Eye On Attraction. The tour kicks off on January 16th in Scottsdale, Arizona and works it’s way throughout the United States wrapping up on February 14th in Colorado Springs, Colorado. You can help promote the tour and win exclusives by heading over to: https://www.activatr.com/campaigns/adelitasway/badreptour. Check out the details on the campaign: Help promote AW coming to your town, and win awesome Exclusive prizes! THREE (3) Grand prize winners will be chosen, randomly, to win: 2 Free tickets to a show of your choice 2 Free VIP golden ticket to meet the band Stand side-stage for 3 songs, FREE digital single of “Bad Reputation“ 25% Discount to our merch store online Adelitas Way have recently released their bad ass new single, Bad Reputation and it has since become the best selling single debut in the bands history. It is an incredible track that has you ready to [Read More]