September 2018 | Music Junkie Press

SPOTLIGHT BAND: The Run Up release new EP. Contributed by Alex Bock

September 30, 2018

Bristol based melodic punk rock band The Run Up just released their new EP ‘Good Friends, Bad Luck’. A few weeks back, they introduced the first single off that album, ‘The Upside Of Being Down’: ‘Good Friends, Bad Luck’ is not only the title of The Run Up’s newest 5-track offering, but also a perfect summary of life in a DIY punk rock band. The new EP from the Bristol-based melodic punks is inspired by making the best out of terrible situations, friendships and being true to yourself. ‘Good Friends, Bad Luck’ has seen the band strengthen their existing relationship with Real Ghost Records, as well as linking ties with German punk rock label, Uncle M. ‘Good Friends, Bad Luck’ will be released worldwide on Special Edition 12” Etched Vinyl and Digital Download on Friday 28th September 2018. “We decided on ‘Good Friends, Bad Luck’ because of the amount of shitty luck we’ve had on the road recently with our van breaking down, missing shows and even getting robbed of our wheels on a duel [Read More]

Don’t miss catching Asking Alexandria for $1 show this Sunday night!

September 29, 2018

This weekend many were set to head out to the Louder than Life Festival in Louisville, Kentucky but the festival was cancelled due to unsafe conditions brought on by heavy rains. We applaud DWP with making the decision and keeping the fans safety as their priority. Many fans were planning on catching Asking Alexandria at the festival but there is no need to worry about missing them. Asking Alexandria will be playing a $1 show at the Diamond Pub Concert Hall for fans who had planned to attend the Louder Than Life festival this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Tickets are just $1 on the door, first come first served on the night. Asking Alexandria didn’t want to leave fans without a show so quickly got to work on scheduling their own concert at the local venue. The show at the Diamond Pub Concert Hall will give those who were heading to the festival a chance to see Asking Alexandria play in a more intimate venue than usual, meaning that this show is set to be one hell of a party. Speaking on their impromptu booking, Ben Bruce (guitarist) [Read More]

SPOTLIGHT BAND: Check out the new song from Swedish punk rockers, Browsing Collection

September 29, 2018

nes I have a great band for you to check out. It is the Swedish pop punk/punk rock band Browsing Collection. This all female band has just released a catchy new song, Something To Hold On To and you will definitely get hooked on it! The song is off their soon to be released EP Don’t Want To Dance. Check out the new song by heading over to Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0F30ad60rbzLXS1H2E0iIH or download it on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/se/album/something-to-hold-on-to-single/1436221838 Lead guitarist Moa Lenngren says, “I remember when I wrote the first demo version. I was home from work because my stupid ass fell off a container and broke my wrist in two places. Since I had six metal pieces screwed into my arm I had to record everything on a midi keyboard, one note at a time. I was really not happy with the song, so I decided not to show it to the others. Eventually they made me play it to them and we decided to give it a go. Now it’s actually one of my favorites!” Lead vocalist / guitarist [Read More]

AFTERSHOCK SPOTLIGHT: Check out the new video from SLASH ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators

September 29, 2018

I hope you have been enjoying the new album from Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators just as much as we have! The album, Living The Dream was released on September 21st via Snakepit/Roadrunner Records. This is SLASH’s fourth solo album, and third with his band featuring MYLES KENNEDY (Vocals), BRENT FITZ (Drums), TODD KERNS (Bass & Vocals) and FRANK SIDORIS (Guitar & Vocals). The band recently released a fun new video for their single, Driving Rain, SLASH describes the creation of “Driving Rain,” “This is a riff I specifically remember playing with the guys for the first time at a venue in New Hampshire on the World on Fire tour. It’s a cool guitar part we ran though, and from that point forward the rest of the song started to come together in my mind while on the road. We put it all together this year and Myles came up with a great melody for it.” MYLES KENNEDY adds, “The riff is very reminiscent of vintage Aerosmith. It’s got a certain funk to it that’s compelling. Lyrically, it’s a story about somebody who works on the [Read More]

Crown The Empire release new song

September 23, 2018

Just in time for their current European/UK tour, which is already under way, Crown The Empire release a new song/video ‘What I Am’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhQOUuq2V3I Don’t miss your chance to see the band live on their tour with special guests Volumes and Coldrain. For more information on the band follow their social media https://www.facebook.com/Crowntheempire/ http://crowntheempire.net/ https://twitter.com/CrownTheEmpire http://instagram.com/crowntheempire ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp

Godsmack back in Europe with special guest Like A Storm

September 22, 2018

Godsmack are currently touring the US with Shinedown until mid-October. After only a short break, the band will be back in Europe and the UK. Tour start will be October 29th in Stockholm, Sweden. Last show will be in Sofia, Bulgaria. Tickets are selling fast, some shows are already sold out. Godsmack released their current record ‘When Legends Rise’ in April 2018. Check out their short-movie music video for the song ‘Bulletproof’: Special guest for this European run will be New Zealand’s finest, Like A Storm. They released their second full length record ‘Catacombs’ in June 2018. Check out their latest single ‘The Devil Inside’: Make sure to check out this awesome touring package live in a town near you. For more information on both bands, check out their social media Godsmack https://www.facebook.com/Godsmack/ https://www.godsmack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/godsmack/ https://twitter.com/godsmack Like A Storm https://www.facebook.com/LikeAStorm/ http://www.likeastorm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/likeastorm/ https://twitter.com/likeastorm ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp

Andy Black releases surprise video. Contributed by Alex Bock

September 22, 2018

Andy Black, Black-Veil-Brides frontman and solo-artist, surprised his fans with an unexpected new video earlier this week. He released his version of the classic ‘My Way’ through VEVO on youtube. Check out the fun video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFKAISt7nqk For more information on his solo stuff and Black Veil Brides follow his social media https://www.facebook.com/officialandyblack/ http://www.andyblackmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andyblack/ https://twitter.com/andyblack https://www.facebook.com/Blackveilbrides/ www.blackveilbrides.net https://twitter.com/blackveilbrides https://www.instagram.com/blackveilbrides/ ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp