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Our Tuesdays Travels pick DIR EN GREY is set for US Tour!

September 17, 2013

Japanese Rockers DIR EN GREY announce their US Tour and is set to start it off in Dallas Texas on November 3rd. They will be setting out on a headline run of 14 North American dates to include SAN FRANCISCO! This will be their first tour in two years and everyone is excited about their return. Lead vocalist Kyo suffered damage to his throat that led to the band’s hiatus. DIR EN GREY has a sound that transcends cultures and have led them to legendary status overseas. Once you take a listen you will be impressed by vocalist Kyo, guitarists Kaoru and Die, bassist Toshiya and drummer Shinya. I am hoping many of you already knew about this band since they have been around for over 15 years but I wanted to make them our Tuesdays Travels pick so you can make sure to check the tour dates and get yourself to one of their shows. Check out the tour dates and make sure to follow them on all their social media sites! ~ Marisol [Read More]

Butcher Babies release video for “Magnolia Blvd.”

September 5, 2013

BUTCHER BABIES release their video for “Magnolia Blvd.” and it is definitely one to watch! This is their first music video from their debut album, “Goliath” and was directed by Daniel Gomez (EYES SET TO KILL, BUCKCHERRY). I love the concept behind the video and I appreciate the fact that it didn’t have an overly gorey scene which seems to be so prevalent in today’s musici scene. Check out the video here: BUTCHER BABIES have been garnering a lot attention and were hailed as the breakout band on the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. They are set to head out in support of DANZIG and have also been added to the SHIPROCKED CRUISE in January. Check the tour dates below and get yourself to a show! Their live performance will have you adrenaline filled and screaming for MORE! ~ Marisol Upcoming Tour Dates: SEPTEMBER 14: Sacramento, CA – Discovery Park BUTCHER BABIES with DANZIG: OCTOBER 08: Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution 09: Tampa, FL – The Cuban Room 11: Nashville, TN – Marathon [Read More]

Interview with Robb Rivera of Nonpoint & Tour Updates!

September 3, 2013

Nonpoint delivers a shot of adrenaline with every song off of their self-titled ninth studio album. If you have been a long time fan of Nonpoint, then you know that this album captures their high energy charisma that exudes from their music. Even though the album was released late 2012, it has been having quite a successful run with the singles off it. The first single “Left for You” had everyone take notice of this album. They had some lineup changes and in 2011 it was like the rebirth of Nonpoint. You really could feel the energetic synergy that these guys were creating and couldn’t help be drawn to their music. You can pick up your copy at your local music store, Best Buy or head over to Itunes for download. Nonpoint has been touring quite extensively every since the release of the album and have a grueling schedule that has had them on tour across the country. They have a lot more shows too, so make sure to check out the tour dates [Read More]

RUSTED is our Tuesdays Travel Pick and they are keeping the 80’s rock spirit alive!

August 27, 2013

For today’s Tuesdays Travels, I didn’t travel far to bring you some over the top Hard Rock/Glam Rock. From Montreal, Canada, I want to introduce you to RUSTED! If you thought that only 80’s bands brought you heavy guitar riffs, pounding drums, power vocals and catchy choruses, the complete rock look, you are mistaken. RUSTED has everything you want in bad ass rock and roll band and their music will have you quickly hooked. It is almost as if they were sent from a time machine from a set at the Whisky on the Sunset Strip to here today. However, they got here, I am DAMN glad they are here! Check out this video for my favorite song of theirs, Young, Wild & Free: So who is RUSTED? You have Tony Rust on Vocals, Tommy D. Eagle on Lead Guitar, Mark Shark on Bass, D. Izzy on Drums, and Maniac on Rhythm/Lead Guitar. We had the opportunity to interview singer Tony Rust and we are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * [Read More]

Calling all Guitar Shredders: Don’t miss Shreds of Insanity in Hollywood!

August 22, 2013

Whether you are guitar shredder yourself or a fan of the metal scene, I know where you will want to be on Monday, August 26th at 5pm…. You won’t want to miss “Shreds of Insanity” guitar exposition which is being held at Carvin Hollywood location. They will be showcasing the guitar work of four up and coming guitarists from the metal scene and it will be filmed by Century Media. This is an event not to be missed. Here is the information on who will be featured: Dave Silver of Savage Messiah from London, England and is currently recording their third album with Scott Atkins (Amon Amarth, Behemoth, Sylosis) which is slated for an early 2014 release. Jake Dreyer of White Wizzard which released their third album, ‘The Devil’s Cut,’ on June 25, 2013, and just finished a west coast run in support of the album. Jake has studied under Chris Broderick and David Shankle and has an instrumental EP titled, ‘In The Shadows of Madness.’ Parker Jameson of Starkill from Chicago, IL and is [Read More]

An Interview with Death Makes Pretty

August 16, 2013

Sometimes change turns into a beautiful thing…. or should I say Pretty…. Last month Death Makes Pretty and former lead singer, Siren Sycho parted ways in mutual understanding. We wish all of them the best and we know all of them will be successful with what paths they choose. For now, we are pleased to bring you an interview with Death Makes Pretty and it includes their new lead singer, Peter Trash. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you very much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We have been enjoying your unique and energetic sound and want to introduce Death Makes Pretty to our audience. You guys are fairly new, how did you all meet and create Death Makes Pretty? Nika: Shell and I wanted to do this since a while so when I came back from LA with a bunch of songs we though to record them properly and it all started there… Peter: [Read More]

Interview with your new favorite metal band, Righteous Vendetta!

August 8, 2013

I had told you last month about a great new Metal band, Righteous Vendetta. I love Metal with clean vocals and a lot of kick ass double bass. My prayers were answered as I discovered Righteous Vendetta! These guys completely deliver everything you want in Metal and more! Check them out here on their latest video for their new single The Fire Inside: What did you think of that double bass? Kick ass right??? Ya, I thought so! and those vocals, HOLY SHIT! We need more clean metal vocals like that. They just finished putting together their full length album which is set to release this fall. Even those these guys are relatively young, they are delivering music wiser than their years and know what we want! Their song “This Pain” spent 15 weeks on the Billboard charts. Well, we had a chance to catch up with Justin Olmstead, guitarist and we are pleased to bring you that interview: * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: [Read More]