March 2016 | Music Junkie Press

BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the Day is Guardian Ghost

March 23, 2016

Today we feature Guardian Ghost as our featured BottleRock Napa Band of the Day. Guardian Ghost is an incredible band from LA that brings a new level to ambient rock as they create a dreamlike atmosphere when they perform. You are drawn in as you escape into a depth of music with emotive vocals and emotional lyrics taking you on a journey. Their music is good for your soul and spirit! So make sure not to miss them playing at the Lagunitas Stage on Friday, May 27th at 1:30. Guardian Ghost is: Jesse Glick – Vocals, Guitar Robert Katrikh – Guitar Cole Seigel – Keys Tim Alek – Drums Music: Shadowlands available on their website: https://jesse-glick.squarespace.com/store/ Song to Check out: Awaken! Video to check out: The Wilderness Check them out out and make sure to visit their social media sites for the latest news. Make sure to mark your calendars for the weekend of May 27-29th for the BottleRock Napa 2016 Festival. You can get more details about the festival and pick up your tickets at http://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com You can check out below all [Read More]

Symphonic Metal band, CRETURA releases video for their track, Funeral Roses

March 23, 2016

The Symphonic extreme metal band, CRETURA from Norway have just released their new video for their dark powerful track Funeral Roses. The song is off their upcoming debut album, The Fall of the Seventh Star. Check out the video here: Their new album “Fall Of The Seventh Golden Star” will be officially out via Wormholedeath / Aural Music Group through worldwide digital market and CD on April the 8th! The band will embark on a full scale European Tour as co-headliner with croatian metal band AngelSeed. Make sure to visit their social media sites. Information & Links: www.facebook.com/Cretura https://twitter.com/Cretura www.youtube.com/CreTura soundcloud.com/cretura-official

Catch WHITECHAPEL out on 10th anniversary tour and Vans Warped Tour 2016

March 23, 2016

Metal band WHITECHAPEL are celebrating 10 years of being a band and what better way to celebrate than hit the road touring! They will be heading out on their Decade of the Blade Tour this May. Their headlining tour will feature support from Fit For a King, The Plot in You, and Enterprise Earth. Check out the tour dates below: WHITECHAPEL w/ Fit For A King, The Plot In You, Enterprise Earth:5/04/2016 Georfe’s Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville, AR5/05/2016 The Outland Ballroom – Springfield, MO5/06/2016 89th Street Collective – Oklahoma City, OK5/07/2016 Jakes Sports Cafe – Lubbock, TX5/08/2016 Rock Island – Wichita, KS5/10/2016 Lefty’s Live Music – Des Moines, IA5/11/2016 Gabe’s – Iowa City, IA5/12/2016 The Stache – Grand Rapids, MI5/13/2016 Basement Transmissions – Erie, PA5/14/2016 Reverb Concerts – Reading, PA5/15/2016 Cafe 611 – Frederick, MD5/17/2016 Higher Ground South – Burlington, VT5/18/2016 Upstate Concert Hall – Clifton Park, NY5/19/2016 The Canal Club – Richmond, VA5/20/2016 The Blind Tiger – Greensboro, NC5/21/2016 New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC5/22/2016 Ziggy’s by the Sea – Wilmington, NC They are [Read More]

COUNTRY JAM lineup includes Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett and more!

March 23, 2016

COUNTRY JAM which is set for July 21-23 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has quite a lineup this year. On the bill is Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, The Band Perry, Cole Swindell and many more! Check out the news below: EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (March 23, 2016) – Country Jam USA is once again bringing the biggest and brightest stars in Country music to Eau Claire, Wis., for what has become THE event of the summer. Country superstars Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Eli Young Band, LOCASH, Colt Ford, A Thousand Horses, Brothers Osborne, The Cadillac Three, Clare Dunn, Jackson Michelson and Sasha McVeigh will take the main stage for a three-day party (July 21-23) that includes live Country music, camping, shopping, eating, partying and more! Three-day general admission passes are available for $165, student and military three-day passes for $125, one-day general admission passes for $105, Reserved seating starting at $185 and VIP starting at $235 until April 21. For those wanting the best Country Jam [Read More]

Michael Mormecha releases live video for “Happily Lost” off upcoming solo album

March 23, 2016

Mojo Fury frontman, Michael Mormecha is set to release his debut solo album, LOFi LiFE on May 9th via Swallow Song Records. He has just released a live video of his song, Happily Lost which is off his new album. He comments on the song, “This is one of my favourite songs on the album and probably the heaviest too – think Prince meets Death from Above!” Check out the video here: Just under two months out from the release date, Michael has already reached over 80% of the target of the PledgeMusic campaign that will be funding hisdebut solo album ‘LOFi LiFE’, which is set for release on 9th May 2016 on Swallow Song Records. Fans can check out the various options and Pledge for the record here.His chosen charity to support through the campaign is Brake, a road safety charity who help and support victims of road traffic accidents and teach kids to be aware of the dangers on the road.Commenting on the campaign, he says: “I’m so happy to see a release date on the horizon for my debut [Read More]

Vans Warped Tour 2016 lineup announced!

March 23, 2016

Vans Warped Tour announced their lineup for the 2016 Tour and it is a great one! Check out all the bands that will be on the tour this year: You can pick up tickets and confirm all the dates by heading over to www.vanswarpedtour.com. We had a blast covering Warped Tour and we look forward to bringing you more coverage next year to include interviews, show highlights, photos, features and much more! We are already looking forward to next year. In case you missed any of our Warped Tour interviews, check them out below. ~ Marisol and Rockin Ryan * * * * * * * * *

Poynte release video for Take Control and announce tour dates

March 22, 2016

One of our featured Bands of the Day, Poynte continues to garner high praise for their hard work. They have just released a video for their song, Take Control. The song is the second single from their debut full length album, Discreet Enemy. Check out the video here: POYNTE brings music that highlights their passion with well written songs wrapped in emotionally driven lyrics and delivered with a fierce dose of hard rock. They have also announced tour dates with headliners Screaming For Silence and their bearded brethren in Guns Out At Sundown. Check out the tour dates below: POYNTE 2016 Take Control Tour: (POYNTE and Guns Out At Sundown only 3/29-3/31 & 4/30) 3/29 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar 3/30 – Columbus, GA – Soho Bar & Grill 3/31 – Clarksville, TN – The Warehouse 4/7 – Waterloo, IA – Spicoli’s 4/8 – Algona, IA – Afterlife 4/9 – Sioux City, IA – The Chesterfield 4/12 – Indianapolis, IN – 5th Quarter Lounge 4/14 – Battle Creek, MI – The Music Factory 4/15 – [Read More]