Interview

Interview

Interview with Swedish heavy metal band; Lancer

May 1, 2015

Swedish heavy metal band recently premiered their new music video for their new track, Iwo Jima. The track is taken from the band latest release, Second Storm, via Despotz Records. We are pleased to bring you our interview with LANCER guitarist and avid record collector, Fredrik Kelemen: * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press.  Congratulations on the release of Second Storm earlier this month. It has been well received. How are things now that the album has released? Fredrik: Thank you very much! It feels really good to finally have new music out, two years after our debut album. Things are really starting to move for us, and more and more people find out about us every day. We have just finished our four release shows for the album, and we have got nothing but positive response. Music Junkie Press: You have recently signed to Despotz Records, Congratulations. Can you tell us what this opportunity will allow for [Read More]

Alternative Rock

September Mourning releases tribute to Ben E. King with cover of Stand By Me

May 1, 2015

Sadly we learned of the passing of the great Ben E. King. What an amazing musician who inspired so many will be remembered.  We want to share with you a spectacular cover from September Mourning of the classic Ben E. King hit, Stand By Me. What a wonderful tribute to the late Ben E. King. September comments on Revolver, “With dramatic dark lyrics that show glimpses of hope and redemption, I couldn’t resist a reinterpretation of this standard. It begged for a dynamic dramaticism that we couldn’t resist bringing to life.” Check out the cover here: In case you missed it, check out our interview with September Mourning from NAMM 2015. In case you haven’t already seen it, check out their video for their powerful new single, Children Of Fate. It is like a heavy dose of cinematic hard rock that captures your attention. The vocals of September are passionate and soaring as she takes you through melodic bliss. The song has a powerful message as well, vocalist September explains, Children of Fate is a call to arms for [Read More]

Aggressive Rock

CIMINO head back in the studio and get their new song by sending them to Rockfest 2015

April 30, 2015

One of our favorite bands, CIMINO have headed back in to the studio to record new music. We are so excited and can’t wait for what is in store with this hard working non stop rockin band. Here is the latest from CIMINO: As of April 2nd, 2015 CIMINO have entered the studio and began tracking for their next release. Conceptually, the band has taken a completely different approach overall in the writing, recording and engineering process. The group concurs that the project is completely unlike anything they’ve done thus far. “It’s still Rock and Roll, we’re still playing the same instruments, and our sound is still unique and identifiable to previous releases, but that’s about it,” says CIMINO. The influences for this record are a little bit more Rolling Stones, a little bit less Shinedown, and it really does show. We’re recording them in the fashion that they were intended when written. In regard to what we’ve recorded so far, there is absolutely no click track, drum triggers, and auto tune, we’re keeping the computer [Read More]

Bands

SOiL announces new tour dates with Powerman 5000

April 30, 2015

We are excited to announce more dates for SOiL. This will be the third leg of touring in support of their kick ass album, WHOLE. This trek takes them across the UK and Europe during May/June in support of the recently reunited Coal Chamber. It also brings them back through the United States in June/July alongside Powerman 5000. Check the dates below and make sure you don’t miss the show! Last year when SOiL came into San Francisco, they blew the roof of the DNA Lounge. One thing is for sure when SOiL performs, the energy is intense and you feel charged and ready to go.  As always, there was non stop energy and the crowd was equally fired up.  We had the chance to chat with singer Ryan before his set and you can check out that interview here: SOiL always puts on an energetic fired up set that gets the crowd moving. They can achieve studio quality sound when they perform and then adrenalize the crowd. Their live performance is spot on and they sound awesome. [Read More]

Interview

New Interview with Faith And Bullets as they make new announcement

April 22, 2015

This past weekend, we celebrated the birthday of one of our favorite guitarists, Rikki Bullets of Faith and Bullets. It was great to check in with the band as they have some exciting news and announcements.  Check out our exclusive new interview with Faith and Bullets here:   We are so excited to see how this band has grown in such a short time. It was only a year ago since their show at the Whisky a GoGo in Hollywood and they have achieved so much in that short time. They are gearing up for the release of their EP soon and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Also they have an upcoming show at Toots Tavern in Crockett. Check the flier below and get out there to get your fix of rock n roll!   In case you missed it, check out an interview with Stevie and Rikk as they made their first trip to NAMM 2015 back in January. Faith and Bullets have a sound that blends old 80′s rock  like Motley [Read More]

Band

Interview with Farewell, My Love from NAMM 2015

April 22, 2015

We had the chance to chat with Farewell, My Love earlier this year at NAMM 2015. We got to meet their newest member, London McKuffey and you can check out our interview with them all here: They are gearing up to set out on tour in just a couple weeks. Check the tour dates below and get yourself to a show! 5/14 Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub 5/15 St. Paul, MN @ Skyway Theatre 5/16 Omaha, NE @ The Hideout 5/17 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep 5/18 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Loading Dock 5/20 Seattle, WA @ Studio 7 5/21 Portland, OR @ Analog 5/23 Fresno, CA @ Azteca Theater 5/24 Anaheim, CA @ Malone’s 5/25 San Diego, CA @ Woody’s 5/26 Van Nuys, CA @ White Oak Music Hall 5/27 Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto 5/28 El Paso, TX @ Mesa Music Hall 5/29 Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar 5/30 San Antonio, TX @ Korova 5/31 Houston, TX @ Walter’s 6/1Tyler, TX @ Crossroads Music Venue 6/2 Fort Worth, TX @ [Read More]

Alternative

Check out our Interview with Lever

April 22, 2015

We recently introduced you to the great punchy alternative rock sounds of Lever from Chicago. Now we would like to bring you our interview with this rising band so you can get to know them better. * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We are loving the new single, Who Cares. Can youtell us more about the song? Jeff:  Thanks! Well, I came up with the guitar riff probably a couple of years ago or so, and kept it in my back pocket. I showed it to Mike one day at practice and we just started working on the structure of the song. It was actually one of the first songs that we wrote with Jon when he first joined in early 2014. Out of nowhere he just started singing, “The clocks are ticking in my mind, I wish that I could turn back time”. The song pretty much came together right away as soon as [Read More]