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Jonny Hetherington of Art of Dying talks with us about pianos, Sinatra and new album!

November 1, 2013

Rockers, Art of Dying from Canada have a constant spot on my daily music playlist. Their music not only kicks ass in rock n roll but also have such emotionally charged lyrics that many can connect and relate to. I personally, have experienced the power of healing through music by listening to my favorite Art of Dying songs at one of the hardest times in my life. It truly is music to feed your soul wrapped in blazing rock and roll. Art of Dying is Jonny Hetherington on Vocals, Greg Bradley on Guitar, Jeff Brown on Drums, Cale Gontier on Bass/Vocals and Tavis Stanley on Guitar and Vocals. Recently, frontman Jonny Hetherington has released piano versions of a couple of their songs. God For a Day, a heartfelt favorite of mine, is now available on Itunes. You can pick it up here as well as Best I Can which is amazing too! We recently had the chance to talk with Jonny about his piano songs and what is next in store for Art of Dying. [Read More]

Gear Highlight: Signature Solos using technology to perfect that Solo

November 1, 2013

Have you ever wanted to perfect your favorite solo and just couldn’t quite get it right? Or how about wanting to add those certain solos to repertoire? Yes, you can research tabs or watch videos over and over but how about a quick and easier way??? Signature Solos is the answer for you. They are utilizing today’s technology with application software and have developed a state of the art learning tool that has the visuals you need to hit that right note. Signature Solos have created a guitar app for the Ipad or Iphone that will have you perfecting those famous solos. We had a chance to talk with one of the guitarist, Tommy Girvin (Eddie Money guitarist and founder of Mr. Tommy’s Mobile Music Bus Program) and here is an excerpt of that interview where he explains more about the Signature Solos app: Original Interview post click here Music Junkie Press: So now that we got to know a little more about you, tell us about this iOS Guitar app that you have been working [Read More]

Against All Will new single, Another Nail in the Coffin is out now!

November 1, 2013

A lot of my favorite songs are by Against All Will and they have another one out that I am lovin! They have recently released their new single, “Another Nail In The Coffin” and it is available on Itunes. The song has just been added to the Digital Streams via IHeart Radio on the Clear Channel Rock Stations as well as being picked up on radio stations across the country. This song has been on replay for a couple days now and I am just drawn to the incredible vocals by Mizzy Pacheco as he has returned to the band as frontman. Jimmy Allen delivers his amazing guitar hooks and riffs that have you rockin out! Steve Wilson on drums creates some great build-up in the song and Cello Dias on bass brings it all together with his solid basslines. Check it out on Youtube here: It definitely is a great one that you have to check out and share! So head over to Itunes and pick it up. Also head over to their social [Read More]

Check out Mick James new video for “Speeding Like a Fiend”

October 31, 2013

Last week I was going to feature a great new video for “Speeding Like a Fiend” from highly noted singer/songwriter/musician/actor/producer/engineer, Mick James. Mick has been highly successful in many careers as well as has his own studio, Freedom of Speech Recording Studios in New York. Unfortunately, last week as I was about to post his video, it was taken off by Youtube for whatever reasons they claim. It is quite ironic that Mick, someone who truly believes in Freedom of Speech and then yet, becomes a victim of it by the video platform. The video has since returned to Youtube but they had to start over again and lose all the original views. We asked Mick about the video takedown and he had this to say, “I do feel I have been a victim of haters. It seems the more popular you get the more people try & tear you down. I have seen much worse on Youtube. They had no problem letting me put it back up It just had to start over again. So I [Read More]

French Metal band DAGOBA release new video for “The Great Wonder”

October 31, 2013

I have been really digging the new music by French metal band, DAGOBA! Even though they have been around since 1997, they are finally getting the recognition and attention they deserve here in the States. They have just released their new video for “The Great Wonder” which is off of their new LP “Post Mortem Nihil Est,” that will be available here in the US on November 5th. Check out the video: These guys truly have a great clean Metal sound that I am really loving! They kind of remind me of a mix of Five Finger Death Punch and All that Remains. The vocals are clean and sharp, precision drumming and bad ass guitars. DAGOBA is currently out on tour in support of DIR EN GREY and they are making a stop in San Francisco at the Regency Ballroom on November 23rd. We will see if we can bring you an interview with this amazing metal band. DAGOBA is Shawter on Vocals/Machines, Franky Costanza on Drums, Zon Guitar and Werther Ytier on Bass. ~Marisol Information [Read More]

Strange Talk from Australia set to play San Francisco Nov. 5th!

October 31, 2013

Strange Talk, eletropop band from Melbourne, Australia is coming to San Francisco next week! They will be performing at Brick & Mortar on November 5th, 2013. You can more details on tickets at their website. Strange Talk is set to release their self-produced debut album Cast Away in early 2014 via Wind-Up Records. They have their debut single, “Climbing Walls” is out on radio play now. These guys have a great new refreshing sound. They blend a bit of the eighties pop with a touch of 90’s electro and then wrapped into their own edgy style. Check out their video for their song, “Climbing Walls” and you will definitely enjoy their music: If you are in the Bay Area, make sure to head over to their show in San Francisco on November 5th or check their website for upcoming tour dates. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.strangetalkmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangetalkmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/strange_talk Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/StrangeTalkVEVO

Falling in Reverse unplugged show proves they are Born To Lead!

October 30, 2013

This has been a busy week for Falling In Reverse news. Yesterday they announced their upcoming tour with Escape The Fate. For details on the “Bury The Hatchet Tour” you can read more here. We just came back from the opening night of the Falling In Reverse tour, “An Evening with Falling in Reverse, Unplugged and Uncensored”. Today was the first night of their 14 show tour and it started off at Slim’s in San Francisco. It was hard to picture how things were going to go, being an acoustic show and with a band that has such energetic and heavy music. Well, I will tell you honestly, it went SPECTACULAR! From the second these five guys came out on stage and until the last song, it was absolutely amazing. The set included some Q&A time in between songs and I had wished fans would have put more thought into some of their questions. There were some funny questions though which truly brought out all of the best of their personalities and it was nice [Read More]