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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]

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Concerts

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]

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Bands

Suicide Silence will continue on with new vocalist Eddie Hermida

October 2, 2013

Suicide Silence Will Continue…. UPDATE 10/4:  SUICIDE SILENCE HAS RELEASED THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF EDDIE HERMIDA (ALL SHALL PERISH) AS THEIR  NEW VOCALIST. HERE IS THE OFFICIAL POST AND PHOTO: “Suicide Silence is pleased to announce the addition of Eddie Hermida to the family. Many of you may be familiar with Eddie through his work with All Shall Perish. For those of you unfamiliar, our relationship with Eddie goes way back to the Spreading Disease Tour, our first U.S. headlining run, in 2006. Mitch & Eddie remained long-time friends and we felt that if the band were to continue it should be with someone Mitch knew personally and respected as both a friend and an artist. We’ve chosen Eddie as our new frontman in association with this long-standing relationship & countless other attributes from his quality of character to his dynamic vocal abilities that make him the absolute best fit for this band.  We hope you all will embrace this decision with open arms understanding that this is what Mitch would have wanted. He would [Read More]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Alternative

Counting down to the Smile Empty Soul release of Chemicals!

September 27, 2013

Three of the most amazingly talented musicians are set to release their new album, Chemicals on October 1st. I am talking about none other than Smile Empty Soul. These guys have been around delivering incredible music with some of the best lyrics in the industry since 1998. Every time a new album comes out, I hold my breath in anticipation since so many bands after years seem to set off and re-invent themselves and come out someone else. Other bands just put a replica of their last album wrapped in new chorus. Smile Empty Soul stays true to their sound and delivers original songs that just have me applauding at every song! Well, I have heard a peak of this new album and guess what, you are so in for an UNBELIEVABLE Smile Empty Soul album!!! You might have already heard their first single of the album, False Alarm and it is awesome. These guys give a  new definition to alternative rock because they give you such depth in lyrics and style that has you [Read More]