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Girls and Boys open for Goo Goo Dolls at Sonoma Mountain Village

July 31, 2014

Last night we ventured out to the new music venue at Sonoma Mountain Village for the inaugural concert which featured Goo Goo Dolls. It was an awesome night. Check out coverage of the Goo Goo Dolls here: Goo Goo Dolls at Sonoma Mountain Village Let me tell you about the opening band. The Goo Goo Dolls are currently out on tour with Daughtry and the Plain White T’s. This show was off of their regular tour dates and we were unsure if there was going to be an opening band. We were excited when we saw another drum set on the stage giving us the assurance of an opening act. What I really love is seeing a completely new band with out knowing anything about them. I wish more people would get excited about warm up bands. You never know if you are about to find yourself a new favorite band. Well that happened last night for us. The band happened to be a local band from Santa Rosa, Girls & Boys and they blew [Read More]

Black Label Society is our Monster Aftershock Featured Band of the Day

July 31, 2014

When we first heard that Black Label Society would be playing at this year’s Aftershock Festival, our excitement went through the roof! If you have not seen them perform yet, do whatever you can to make sure you get yourself to a show. We recently caught BLS when they came into San Francisco for the Revolver Golden Gods Tour and it was unbelievable. You can read our review of the night here: Black Label Society – Regency Ballroom. Black Label Society have been busy with some non stop touring including their headlining US tour with special guests Wovenwar and Kyng as well as their worldwide tour! They have also announced that they will be on the lineup for the first annual KNOTFEST with Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch and Volbeat. So get ready to be in awe of Zakk’s playing as you are fiercely thrust into the BL family. There is no turning back, you are now one of us, a BERZEERKER. SDMF Band Members: Zakk Wylde – Vocals, Guitar John DeServio – Bass Jeff Fabb – Drums [Read More]

Rockstars on Mars release music video for Fancy Panoucha

July 30, 2014

We recently told you about the Sleaze Rock n Roll band Rockstars On Mars. These guys are breathing the Vodka tinged air back into Sleaze Rock and having you crank up the music to 11, and you begging for more. They have just released a new music video. This time it is for Fancy Panoucha and it was mixed/mastered by Martin Sweet of Crashdiet. Check it out here: I hope you love these guys as much as we do! They really bring the sleaze rock n roll into your soul. In case you missed our interview with lead vocalist, London Le Grand, here it is one again. * * * * * * Band Members: London LeGrand – Lead Vocals /harmonica/percussions/piano Dave – Bass Guitar /back vocals Johnny – Guitars /back vocals Caesar – Drums /percussion/back vocals Music Junkie Press: Thank you very much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! First, I have to ask…How in the hell did you guys get to Mars??? London: u mean [Read More]

Catch punk rockers Moovalya out on tour this August!

July 30, 2014

Old school punk rock has been given the revived and thriving with the band, Moovalya from Phoenix, Arizona. Moovalya has been delivering solid punk rock music on the Phoenix scene since 2009. This three piece band shows you how much they love to perform as they played as many shows as they could. With that, they brought their energy to the stage and leave everyone wanting to see them again and again. Moovalya has Benjamin Jones on Guitar/Vocals, Sean Stroud on Bass/Vocals and Mitch Hosier on Drums. Their sound is a blend of alternative, punk, and rock and there is no denying that their sound is contagious. They are ready to set out on tour so get ready for some great shows! Tour dates are listed below: If you don’t already have it, make sure to pick up their EP Sixer. The songs are complete with punk angst filled energy and fueled with fierce guitars and drums. The vocals are true to fashion punk but yet bring a bit of melodic style to the music which fits perfectly well. Cheated has a great [Read More]

Swedish metal band WOLF premiere video for Shark Attack

July 30, 2014

Swedish metal band, Wolf have returned and they are set to release their seventh studio album DEVIL SEED later this year. This time around, the wolves have teamed up with Jens Bogren (Kreator, Paradise Lost, Opeth) over at Fascination Street Studios and have delivered not only a heavy sounding release but also one chock full of clarity and complexity. The are premiering the music video for their new song, Shark Attack. Check it out here: WOLF comments: “Here it is… the “Shark Attack” video in all its glory. No story, no acting, no bullshit – just full throttle velocity of in-your-face Heavy Metal. Once again we have teamed up with Owe Lingvall at Dreamday Media, who directed our previous videos “Absinthe”, “Voodoo” and “I Will Kill Again”. We filled an old barn with lights, smoke, sweat and pure metal and almost burned it down. So until you hear the full “Devil Seed” album, please enjoy the SHARK ATTACK!“ The album is set to release on Century Media Records on August 25th in Europe and September 2nd in North [Read More]

DIAMANTE does it again with another spectacular cover, this time Nirvana

July 30, 2014

Teen rock sensation, DIAMANTE has once again created a spectacular cover. This time she chose to cover a song from one of her favorite bands, Nirvana. ” ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ is the best track to connect those who don’t know me yet to something familiar. This cover is my own token of mad respect for Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.” – Diamante in a recent interview with Revolver Magazine Check out the video here as she really brings her rock goddess vocals to Smells Like Teen Spirit. The The live band in the video features ex members of rock band, KITTEN. DIAMANTE and her powerful vocals are ready to take over the music scene. She is the next rock goddess, so get ready! At only 17, DIAMANTE has also taken home the title of Best Rock Record at the Indie Music Channel Awards two years in a row, as well as wins in the categories of, Best Young Rock Artist, Best Rock Recording, Best Music Video for IMPOSSIBLE, and the coveted title of Teen Artist [Read More]

Interview with The Cherry Bluestorms and fall in love with their modernized Britpop!

July 30, 2014

Earlier this year, we told you about the amazing new modernized 60’s vibe music by The Cherry Bluestorms. If you missed it, make sure to check out our album review here: The Cherry Bluestorms Bad Penny Opera Review. One thing is for sure The Cherry Bluestorms is one band that I wanted to know more about. With their latest album Bad Penny Opera they bring to life a psychedelic 60’s inspired rock pop to life with vocal harmonies that feeds your soul and an infectious pop rock edge. We had the opportunity to interview Glen Laughlin and Deborah Gee 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! We have to tell you that your album Bad Penny Opera was one of the highlights of this year. In a time when music gets muddled with genres, quick fix albums, etc it is refreshing to hear a [Read More]