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STRYPER releases audio track for “Legacy” from their forthcoming album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY

October 3, 2013

Get ready die-hard STRYPER fans, you can head over here and take a listen to their song “Legacy” which is off of their forthcoming studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY which is set to release on November 5th. I just checked the song out out and I am blown away. It has me so excited about this new album. It has everything you want from STRYPER and more. You have the incredible vocals by Michael Sweet, Oz Fox with his intense guitar, legendary Tim Gaines kills it on the bass and precision drumming by Robert Sweet. These guys deliver ferocious energy and are truly spot-on and I think if you weren’t a fan before, you will be after taking a listen. The album is set for November 5th release but you can do a pre-order here; and all iTunes pre-orders include an instant download of the album’s title track. Physical copies of the album are available for pre-order via Amazon.com – the standard CD can be pre-ordered here, while the deluxe digipack version may be pre-ordered here. If you [Read More]

3 DOORS DOWN will stage the 10th Annual The Better Life Foundation Concert

October 3, 2013

3 Doors Down have been committed for over a decade in helping THE BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION and this year marks the 10th Anniversary of their annual concert. The Better Life Foundation helps bring a positive change in the lives of children in need of food, shelter, and medical assistance, and to enhance the lives of children and young adults with special needs. Every year funds are raised an distributed to organizations and hospitals that help fulfill the band’s mission. Singer Brad Arnold explains, “This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Better Life Foundation and the weekend is going to be better than ever! Thank you to all the fans and sponsors who continue to support the foundation and the amazing work that it does.” The 10th annual concert will be held on November 16th at Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. This incredible event is being sponsored by Paul Benton and the Mississippi Army National Guard and will be featuring special guests Black Stone Cherry and Kris Ford from Red Jacket Firearms. This event is open to [Read More]

A chat with Xander Demos, shredder extraordinaire

October 2, 2013

As you know I love my rock and roll, but I have a special place in my heart for great shredder guitarists! Well I tell you there is one shredder that you might already know about but I want to make sure you do! He is Xander Demos and when you take a listen to him playing, you can’t help but be in awe of how his fingers just sweep that guitar. It is truly incredible. If you are new to him, the perfect song for you to check out right now is “White Knuckle Driving” from his CD “Guitarcadia” that one just blows me away every time! You can check out a video of him playing it here: He is just amazing. We had the chance to talk with Xander and we are pleased to bring you that interview: * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: How old were you when you first started playing guitar and can you remember what was the first song you [Read More]

Lydia Can’t Breathe release new album and video today!

October 1, 2013

Lydia Can’t Breathe, Florida rock/metal band has just hit the road to tour with Otep. These metal fused rockers deliver catchy progressions as they blend growling and natural vocals and wrap them in forthright vocals. They have a sound that will have you wanting more. Today was a busy day for Lydia Can’t Breathe with not only the new release of their album, “Time” but they also released a video tonight for their song, “Enemies of the Night“. You can head over to Itunes or CDBaby and pick up your copy of their highly anticipated new album. This new album brings together Punk and Metal with some great catchy progressions. One of their songs off the new album is “Enemies of the Night” and here is their Official video: These guys have been insanely busy with their new album, new video and they are currently on a U.S. tour with Otep. You can check out the tour dates listed on their website and make sure to catch this ferociously energetic band in your town. [Read More]

The Charm The Fury from Holland is our Tuesdays Travels pick

October 1, 2013

From the Netherlands, comes our Tuesdays Travels pick which is The Charm The Fury. Get ready for some ferocious new music fronted with female screamer Caroline Westendorp. This band has been considered, “Holland’s best kept secret” but the time is now for all of us to enjoy their KICK ASS metal. Check them out here with their newly released video for Carte Blanche, Now that I have you excited about this new band, it is time to pick up their debut full length ” A Shade Of My Former Self”. This newly released album came out on September 17, 2013 via Pavement Entertainment. You can check out the band talking about the new album here: They are also going to be heading out on tour in supporting We Came as Romans and While She Sleeps. In addition, they are currently planning a full North American tour which we have to go to. We will see if we can bring you an album review as well as an interview with this up and coming metal [Read More]

State Line Empire releases new EP Raise Your Sins

September 30, 2013

I love new releases of music. What really gets me excited is when I have a band that I found just by them being an opening act for a headliner and have them become one of my favorite bands. It is the excitement that I get when I got to a show and not know anything about the opening bands and then be treated to a true gem of music. That is what happened several years ago as I watched State Line Empire open up for Steven Adler’s then titled band, Adler’s Appetite at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco. State Line Empire quickly became one of our family’s favorite bands with hits like and . They just had everything we were looking for in rock and roll with a hint of metal strewn right in. Fast forward to today and I have to share their new release with you. It is awesome! Sometimes bands come out with a new EP trying to re-invent themselves or just giving you a cookie cutter of [Read More]

Shotgun Harlot previews song from their new EP

September 28, 2013

A little over a year ago I introduced you to an incredible local band with a big sound, Shotgun Harlot. You can read our original post here. We told you about how they are delivering down and dirty ROCK n ROLL that will have you raising your fists in the air, drink in the other and raising hell with friends! We also featured an interview with lead singer, Dylan D. Waltz and you can read that post here. Well, fast forward to today and Shotgun Harlot is about to release their new EP next month. They have given us a preview of what is to come with a couple leaks from the EP, to include one of my new favorite songs, “Crescent Moon“. You can check it out here” So now I have you wanting more, right??/ Well just last week they released another song, “Severed Wings” that you can check out on their Reverbnation page or find it on their Facebook page. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up [Read More]