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Interview with Nadja of Coal Chamber in San Francisco

March 13, 2015

In addition to our coverage of Coal Chamber at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, we are pleased to bring you our interview with bassist, Nadja Peulen. The reunited Coal Chamber are set to release their first album in 13 years, Rivals in May on Napalm Records. They are busy touring in support of their much anticipated album and we were glad to catch their show in SF. You can check out coverage of the evening which also included sets by Saint Ridley, American Head Charge, Combichrist and Filter here. Coal Chamber opened up with Loco and the crowd went wild. There was such a vibe in the audience that everyone was literally in awe that they were there to be part of this intense and outstanding night. The passion that Coal Chamber brings to the stage was greeted and mirrored by the fans. Dez is a madman on the stage and he feeds off the energy of the crowd. His vocals were powerful and spot on. He is exactly where he belongs, front and center, what [Read More]

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New Years Day returns to Ace of Spades for an epic set!

March 13, 2015

The Beyond the Barricade Tour featuring Motionless in White, New Years Day, For Today and Ice Nine Kills is over the halfway mark and it has proven to be one of the hottest tours of the year! We were excited to catch New Years Day as they returned to the Ace of Spades since they always are one of our favorite shows. One thing was for sure, this night went down as one of the best sets that I have ever seen of New Years Day. They sounded spot on and delivered a fierce energetic and compelling stage performance.  You were mesmerized by Ash Costello as she completely holds the crowd captive with her presence and powerful emotive vocals. She could sing a page out of the dictionary and deliver it with such passion that you would remain enslaved in her existence. We had the chance to chat with Ash before her set and will be bringing that interview to you later this weekend. She is such an extraordinary vocalist and all around entertainer. Nikki Misery, Tyler [Read More]

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Interview with American Head Charge as they make a stop in San Francisco!

March 13, 2015

  The Regency Ballroom was the place to be on Sunday night! The night included amazing sets by Saint Ridley, Filter, Combichrist and Coal Chamber and of course American Head Charge. You can check out our coverage of the full night here: Regency Ballroom with Coal Chamber, etc. American Head Charge were fierce and the band sounded tight as ever! They got the crowd into a heavy frenzy of headbanging. They delivered 150% from the second they step on to that stage until they walk off. It is unbelievable and their high energy performance left quite an impression on many as you couldn’t help but look forward to the next time you would be able to see them!  We had the chance to talk with vocalist Cameron Heacock and guitarist Ted Hallows before they took the stage. Check out that interview here: One thing is for sure, you want to check out the meet and greets so you can hang with the guys. They are passionate about their music and make sure that you will have [Read More]

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Interview with young, rising Metal band Lost Haven from PA

March 12, 2015

The young Metal band Lost Haven from King of Prussia, PA are gearing up for their show this Saturday at The Croc.  They will be opening for I The Breather and will be delivering their fierce dose of metal to the crowd. These guys may be fairly young but after several lineup changes and a name change, they are hard at work making a name for themselves.  We had the chance to chat with drummer, David Adler and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press!  Can you tell us what you guys are currently working on?  David: Thank you for having us! We are working on numerous songs at the moment. We’ve been trying expand on the diversity of our music by incorporating many new styles into our music. Music Junkie Press: We understand you have a show coming up in March, can you tell us [Read More]

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Interview with Die So Fluid at DNA Lounge in San Francisco

March 10, 2015

Last week we brought you the coverage of The Dreaming and Die So Fluid as they took over the Above DNA Lounge in SF with incredible sets! In case you missed it, you can check it out here: The Dreaming and Die So Fluid in SF. We had the opportunity to chat with the band before their set and we are pleased to bring that to you here: It was exciting to hear that this was their first time performing in San Francisco. They have traveled the world, performed at major festivals and have a huge overseas following, so it was amazing to catch them perform at the Above DNA Lounge. The Above DNA provides an intimate environment which completely harnesses all the energy of the musicians and the fans all the while creating an unforgettable experience. Grog on vocals and bass is intensely captivating and powerful. Drew was flawless on guitars and Al was a powerman on the drums. Together this dark powerful trio of spectacular musicians killed it! Their set included some of [Read More]

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Interview with local rising rock band, Helen Blood

March 7, 2015

We love checking out new bands and even more so when we see them come from the Bay Area. Today we want to introduce you to Helen Blood from Alviso, CA. We met up with singer/songwriter Rexx and his guitarist Pat to chat about their music and what they are currently working on. Check out our interview with them here: Helen Blood might be a new band but with the determination and drive these guys have, they will be well on their for making a name for themselves. Their music blends their influences of punk, metal, rock and much more. They are breaking down the genre walls as they invite you to check out their music and you will love what you hear. You can check out a couple of their tracks by visiting their site at http://artistecard.com/thehelenblood. One of my favorite songs is their track  Bad To You in which has a great intro with swirling guitars and rockin vocals with a hint of punk attitude. Check them out and let me know what you [Read More]

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Don’t miss The Fail Safe Project at the Viper Room on March 10th

March 4, 2015

We ran in to a couple of the guys from The Fail Safe Project earlier this year at the NAMM 2015 convention. It was great chatting up with them and they have us excited for this year! Check out our quick interview with them here:   The Fail Safe Project are from the Northwest and have been delivering up a hefty dose of their energetic rock since 2010. They are set to perform next Tuesday, March 10th at the Viper Room. You can get full show details here: http://www.bandsintown.com/event/9396404?artist=The+Fail+Safe+Project. We know they are going to kick ass at the show and can’t wait for them to do more shows. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. The Fail Safe Project is: Jimmy Nuge-Vocals Jonny Hollingsworth-Guitars/Vocals Lenny Fuson-Bass Joel Hiatt-Drums Tyler James-Guitar Information & Links: Website: http://www.thefailsafeproject.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefailsafeproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/FailSafeProject