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Interview with SpiralArms and SF show highlights

November 13, 2013

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of catching SpiralArms as they opened up for Steel Panther at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. One thing about a Steel Panther show is everybody is ready to ROCK and have some fun! So it was awesome to see Bay Area local band, SpiralArms take over the stage and literally captured the crowd. SpiralArms is a six piece band and they literally create an amazingly complete sound. With the addition of a keyboardist and second guitarist which is often missed, you really get to hear the layers in their music and it just adds so much texture and depth to their sound. They are definitely one of the hottest contemporary rock bands out there and their live performances will completely ROCK YOU! Their unique sound might remind you of a blend of Soundgarden and Black Sabbath which is a damn good combination! SpiralArms is: Tim Narducci – Vocals/Guitar Craig Locicero – Guitar Anthony Traslavina – Guitar Chris “Cornbread” Lombardo – Bass/Vocals Brad Barth – Keyboards Ron Redeen – Drums You can check out a [Read More]

Denmark’s Cold Black releases killer new video!

November 12, 2013

Last year I told you about a great Heavy Hard Rock band, Cold Black. You can read more about them here. I described them as “having a great heavy sound that reminds me of some of my favorite bands, like Asking Alexandria blended with Black Veil Brides and a touch of Motley Crue old school style!”. They have just released a new video for their song, “These Lips Will Go Blue” and it is BAD ASS all the way!!! They have also added Jeff Polson for bass which Victor Rimpler was handling before with his KILLER vocals. Then you have Alex Rimpler and Martin Dupoint on guitars and Jamal Aaron Gordon on drums.Check out the video here: The new song is off of their upcoming EP “In Motion” which is set for a December 15th release on Itunes. The new video deo which is produced by Tony Gammalo at Spider Studios, Olmsted Falls, Ohio. I love Cold Black and so wish they would come out here to California. We need more of their music. So make [Read More]

Hillbilly Herald returns to San Francisco and takes over The Regency Ballroom

November 12, 2013

One of my favorite bands, Hillbilly Herald returned to San Francisco last Friday night to open up for Steel Panther. It was a last minute show announced by Hillbilly Herald and we were so glad to make it down there and not miss these balls to the wall rock-n-rollers! Hillbilly Herald truly just had the crowd in it’s hands as they came out and played many of my favorites, Bad Boy Bruiser, Gold Digga, their cover of TNT, Greedy, Shame on Me and Rock n Roll is All I Wanna Do. Their energy was nonstop and their music is so damn fun, it is like old school rock that you LOVE! We will be bringing you an interview with Jimmy Heral in the next couple weeks. For now, check out this tribute video by Rockin Ryan which includes footage and photos from their San Francisco show. If you don’t have it already (SHAME ON YOU!!!) head over to Itunes or Amazon and download their latest album, Sunday’s Best. Also check out their video for [Read More]

Royal Bliss set to release new album “Chasing The Sun” February 18th, 2014

November 11, 2013

Royal Bliss have announced their release date of February 18th, 2014 for their upcoming album, “Chasing The Sun”. These Salt Lake City rockers have been hard at work on this album. Their first single they released, “Cry Sister” has been climbing the active rock chart! You can pick up the new single today on Itunes here. I can’t wait to hear more from this new album. So mark your calendars for the release date of February 18th, 2014. We will also see if we can bring you another interview with the band. If you missed our first interview with Neil Middleton from October 2012 you can read it below or check it out here. * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you Neal for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! We had the great pleasure of catching a couple of your shows when you were opening up Hinder and Candlebox. We instantly fell in love with your music and we are so excited to [Read More]

Davey Suicide returns to DNA Lounge in San Francisco!

November 7, 2013

Last night was the first night of William Control’s “Revel Without a Cause” Tour. Day 1 kicked off at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco. First up was a great band from England, Fearless Vampire Killers and you can read more about them here. Next up was the shock rock act of Davey Suicide. They were playing in the upstairs of the DNA Lounge which always brings such challenges for bands with limited space and sound qualities. In addition this being the first night of the tour, they have yet to iron out the kinks in their set but that in no way stopped them from delivering a 150% performance. Their dark atmospheric rock n roll wrapped in fine tuned electronics and engaging lyrics had everyone fired up and ready for more. Davey Suicide is on Vocals, Drayven Davidson kills it on drums, Ashes tears it up on guitar and Brent Ashley plays some crunchy bass and provides backing vocals. You can check out a Tribute Video that Rockin Ryan made which includes photos and [Read More]

William Control’s “Revel Without a Cause” Tour is one not to be MISSED!

November 7, 2013

Last night was the first night for the Revel Without a Cause Tour by William Control and I have been counting the days to this one! I have been looking forward to this tour since it’s announcement and William Control once again exceeded my expectations. We got to the show in time to see Fearless Vampire Killers from England and Davey Suicide. Both were amazing sets! Every time I have seen him perform, whether with Aiden or with Black Veil Brides on their tour, he puts on a climatic performance. Being the first show of the tour always can put performers in a rough position as they test out their material, set and also have to deal with what the nightclub’s issues might be. They were performing in the upstairs stage of the DNA Lounge in San Francisco and that always brings challenges to artists with the sound issues as well as space limitations. When William performed all that was a distant memory because you could not help but be energized by him. He literally [Read More]

Buckcherry release video for new single “Wrath”

November 7, 2013

Rockers Buckcherry have just released a new music video for their bad ass single, “Wrath” which is off of their “Confessions” album. This is definitely a rockin fight song. As Josh Todd says, “They say it’s the quiet ones you gotta look out for, you know why? Because they keep all their WRATH inside… This is a fight song, fuck the system or the system fucks you!” Check out the video here: A couple months back we say Buckcherry as they performed at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento and we had a chance to talk with Stevie D. backstage and here is that video for you: If you don’t have it yet, make sure to pick up their latest album, “Confessions” and you can even pick up some merch bundle packs here. Visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on upcoming shows and the latest Buckcherry news! I will leave you with some great photos that Rockin Ryan took at Aftershock as well as another of [Read More]