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Interview with Butcher Babies at Aftershock Festival

September 20, 2013

We have been thoroughly enjoying BUTCHER BABIES debut album “Goliath” and I love their just released video for “Magnolia Blvd.” Last weekend we had the opportunity to catch BUTCHER BABIES take over the Aftershock Festival as they played to full crowd on Saturday. They put on an incredible set and had people talking about them the entire weekend as one of the crowd’s favorites. We had a chance to talk with the guys from the band and are pleased to bring you that interview here: On Sunday one of the lead vocalists, Heidi Shephard joined Asking Alexandria during their set and sang with Danny Worsnop “Final Episode”. You can check out that video here: Here is a fan filmed video of BUTCHER BABIES performing “I Smell a Massacre” during their Aftershock Festival set: I truly love their video for “Magnolia Blvd.” which was directed by Daniel Gomez (Eyes Set to Kill, Buckcherry) Check out the video here: BUTCHER BABIES have been garnering a lot attention and were hailed as the breakout [Read More]

We As Human interview and highlights from Aftershock Festival

September 18, 2013

This past weekend was one of the largest (if not, the largest!) festival in California; Monster Energy Aftershock Festival held in Sacramento over the weekend. Saturday morning, We As Human from Nashville, TN were the first band to play the main stage and they truly set the perfect tone for the weekend. HIGH ENERGY, IN YOUR FACE, BALLS TO THE WALL, ROCK N ROLL! Sometimes festivals start off with a band that puts out a mediocre performance and then builds them throughout the day. Well this time, that was not the case. We As Human came out and just got the crowd energized and ready to Rock. Fans with their fists in the air, came running up to the main stage as they walked through the gates, completely drawn in by their music. Who are the guys behind We As Human? Well, you have Justin Cordle on Vocals, Adam Osborne on Drums, Jake Jones and Justin Forshaw on Guitars and Dave Draggoo on Bass. Combined, you have a band that not only delivers intense music but creates a bond with [Read More]

We As Human interview and highlights from Aftershock Festival

September 18, 2013

This past weekend was one of the largest (if not, the largest!) festival in California; Monster Energy Aftershock Festival held in Sacramento over the weekend. Saturday morning, We As Human from Nashville, TN were the first band to play the main stage and they truly set the perfect tone for the weekend. HIGH ENERGY, IN YOUR FACE, BALLS TO THE WALL, ROCK N ROLL! Sometimes festivals start off with a band that puts out a mediocre performance and then builds them throughout the day. Well this time, that was not the case. We As Human came out and just got the crowd energized and ready to Rock. Fans with their fists in the air, came running up to the main stage as they walked through the gates, completely drawn in by their music. Who are the guys behind We As Human? Well, you have Justin Cordle on Vocals, Adam Osborne on Drums, Jake Jones and Justin Forshaw on Guitars and Dave Draggoo on Bass. Combined, you have a band that not only delivers intense music but creates a bond with [Read More]

We As Human interview and highlights from Aftershock Festival

September 18, 2013

This past weekend was one of the largest (if not, the largest!) festival in California; Monster Energy Aftershock Festival held in Sacramento over the weekend. Saturday morning, We As Human from Nashville, TN were the first band to play the main stage and they truly set the perfect tone for the weekend. HIGH ENERGY, IN YOUR FACE, BALLS TO THE WALL, ROCK N ROLL! Sometimes festivals start off with a band that puts out a mediocre performance and then builds them throughout the day. Well this time, that was not the case. We As Human came out and just got the crowd energized and ready to Rock. Fans with their fists in the air, came running up to the main stage as they walked through the gates, completely drawn in by their music. Who are the guys behind We As Human? Well, you have Justin Cordle on Vocals, Adam Osborne on Drums, Jake Jones and Justin Forshaw on Guitars and Dave Draggoo on Bass. Combined, you have a band that not only delivers intense music but creates a bond with [Read More]

Interview with Lydia Can’t Breathe as they set out on tour with Otep

September 18, 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. They have been furiously working on their second album and are set to release this gem of material on October 1st. Recently they released one of my favorite music videos for their first single off the album, “Time“. Check it out here: We had the opportunity to interview Kyle Bolduc, lead vocals/guitar and are pleased to bring that you that here: * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Can you tell us how Lydia Can’t Breathe started and have you added a permanent bassist? Kyle Bolduc: “I started jamming out with my drummer that I went to high school with, we started cutting class to practice, and eventually we got Dan to come join us. We do have some old [Read More]

Righteous Vendetta release video for “This Pain”

September 17, 2013

I love Metal with clean vocals and a lot of kick ass double bass. My prayers have been answered as I put on some Righteous Vendetta! These guys completely deliver everything you want in Metal and more! They have recently released their Official Music video for their KICK ASS song, This Pain. Singer Ryan Hayes told Noisecreep, “‘This Pain’ was a song that came to us as we witnessed people in our personal lives become victim to suicide. The song exists to speak to both young and old that no matter what pain you may be going through in life it can be overcome. Love is the key and it is all around us. The video was a visual representation of what we wanted ‘This Pain’ to be.” Check it out here: These guys truly know how to give us what we want with clean metal vocals, heavy double bass and shredding guitar work. They are set to release their full length album, The Fire Inside on October 8th and you can get your pre-order [Read More]

Interview with the Shredders of Shreds of Insanity!!

September 17, 2013

If you were lucky enough to see the “Shreds of Insanity” guitar exposition last month at Carvin Hollywood, you know that it featured some of the most talented young shredders! Presented by Century Media Records, Dunlop Manufacturing, and Cleartone Strings, straight from the world famous Sunset Strip at the Carvin Hollywood Pro Audio room, featured four metal shredders. Jake Dreyer of WHITE WIZZARD, Parker Jameson of STARKILL, Dave Silver of SAVAGE MESSIAH and Rick Di Marco of DEATH DIVISION. The showcase included a Q & A with the guitarists as well as solos, lick battles and an incredible all guitar rendition of Scorpions hit, “Rock You Like A Hurricane”. You can check out this incredible video that features the highlights of the show: Full Show Video: In addition, Music Junkie Press was honored to interview several of the members and are pleased to bring you the interview here: * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: How old were you when you first started playing guitar? Parker Jameson: [Read More]