Interview

Guitarist

Interview with Bumblefoot as we talk about his solo album, Little Brother is Watching

February 16, 2015

Guitar virtuoso extraordinaire, singer/songerwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal is set to release his 10th CD, Little Brother Is Watching on February 24th. We had the chance to chat with Bumblefoot before he set off overseas. Check out our interview here: The album is an eccentric, upbeat collection of modern epic rock with haunting melodies, huge choruses and witty lyrics about life in the digital age and beyond. Specifically, his own life and coming to terms with what we all face – beginnings, endings, and moving on. The album was composed, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Bumblefoot at his studio in New Jersey, and also features drummer Dennis Leeflang and a crowd of 100 fans stomping, chanting and singing backing vocals recorded at a listening party in New York.  The album’s first single and title track “Little Brother Is Watching” is now available digitally. Check out the tracklisting for the CD: Clots Little Brother Is Watching Argentina Don’t Know Who To Pray To Anymore Livin’ The Dream Cuterebra Higher Women Rule The World [Read More]

Band

Interview with Ashes Of Our Sins, contributed by Meryl DeWitt

February 14, 2015

Ready for a new group of young gun, guitar slingin’, heavy drinkin’, rockers? I present to you… Ashes of Our Sins. Four hot-to-trot headbangers take to the scene in Philadelphia, PA. With influences of Mötley Crüe and Crashdïet, they adorn the hair metal look and sound. Recently Drift & Die Press sat down and interviewed the band. Make sure to pick up Ashes of Our Sins’ debut EP Born In Blood coming soon!   DND: What’s the general concept & mission of Ashes of Our Sins?  Izzy Addams: That’s the best question you’ve asked so far! We want this to be fun. For us, for the fans, and for everyone. Just because this is a business doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while doing it. We’ll never be the band that goes on stage and just stare at our shoes while we play. Fuck that!  Tommy Hayze: Our mission is to not be the band this scene deserves, but the band the rock scene needs.  Austin Balthaser: To create and play the music we love [Read More]

Interview

Interview with Jake Ekelman of Throw Logic at NAMM 2015

February 12, 2015

Another great artist we ran into at NAMM 2015 was bassist, Jake Ekelman of Throw Logic. He was busy meeting up with all their great endorsements (listed at bottom). Check out what is new with this great hard rock band from Arizona: Make sure to not miss Throw Logic as they are set to perform at the Viper Room on March 10th. More details can be found on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ThrowLogicBand. We really look forward to more new music from Throw Logic and can’t wait to get energized at one of their shows. They are fierce when they perform and truly bring out the passion in their music. This is an exciting year for them as you will definitely be hearing a lot more from them. Throw Logic is: Ricky Elam – Vocals Mikey Ballinger – Guitars Jacob Ekelman – Bass Cory Michalski – Drums ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.throwlogic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThrowLogicBand Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwlogic Instagram: http://instagram.com/throwlogic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/throwlogic  Throw Logic Endorsements: COLDCOCK WHISKEY DirtBag Clothing Fractal Axe FX Bogner amplification and Cabinets Warwick Bass Guitars Ampeg Bass [Read More]

Entertainment

John 5 delivers an epic flawless set at sold out San Francisco show!

February 11, 2015

One of my favorite guitarists who we have featured many times here on Music Junkie Press has conquered the DNA Lounge in San Francisco!  Yes, that is right John 5 guitarist extraordinaire made his debut performance at the DNA Lounge for the second show of his instrumental solo tour. What a show it was! Absolutely epic performance from John 5 & The Creatures. The Above DNA which is known for it’s energy harnessing environment was packed to capacity as John 5 delivered a flawless, awe inspiring and jaw dropping instrumental performance.  His set which was rich in diversity and included all types of his playing; shred, fast and furious riffs, thrash, metal, sweep picking, teeth plucking and everything in between.  The crowd was equally as diverse as it had young ones from 6 years old to seasoned rockers, men and women were in attendance for this special show. Everybody was there to catch this stellar performance by a guitar virtuouso. We had the chance to chat with John 5 before his set and are pleased to [Read More]

Bands

State Line Empire releases new single, Kill It With Fire

February 9, 2015

State Line Empire have just released their new song, Kill It With Fire. It is a bad ass new track that will get you amped up and ready to rock! We first heard them perform the song last year as they opened for Skid Row at The Whisky A GoGo. We are so glad that the new song is out and you can head on over to iTunes and pick it up now. In addition to the new single, State Line Empire will be performing tomorrow night at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco as they open up for John 5. They are also set to open up for him on Wednesday as they return to the Whisky a GoGo. For more details, make sure to visit their social media sites! We will try and bring you an update from them and coverage from their San Francisco show. I will leave you with our last interview from when they performed with Skid Row. Also check out a live footage video for Break Me Down: Visit [Read More]

Alternative Rock

Interview with September Mourning at NAMM 2015

February 9, 2015

We had the pleasure of chatting with alternative dark hard rockers, September Mourning at NAMM 2015. We met up at Blackstar Amplification booth and are pleased to bring the interview to you here: 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 every person who has felt helpless, hopeless or worthless…a battle cry against the negativity we are surrounded by everyday. It is a song about the strength of knowing it’s not just you, alone, verses the world, it is all of us together verses whatever stands in our way. Musically, It is the first chapter in the story of September Mourning. Check it out here: September Mourning is: September – Vocals Shadou – Bass Riven -Guitar Wraith – [Read More]

Bands

Interview with Justin Emord of Love and a .38 at NAMM 2015

February 6, 2015

  One thing about NAMM is that we not only get to see all the new products and features on display but we get to run into our favorite musicians. This year we got the chance to chat with Justin Emord of Love and .38. He was busy this year visiting many of his sponsors as well as doing a signing at Rock n Roll Industries. He told us all about the new addition of Diablo. Check out the interview here:   Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on all their news. We will keep you updated on their upcoming album release. ~ Marisol Information & Links:  Website:  www.loveanda38music.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/loveanda.38 Twitter:  www.twitter.com/loveanda38 Youtube:  www.youtube.com/loveanda38 Instagram:  www.instagram.com/loveanda38