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Interview with Scott Stapp as he readies for more dates on his US solo Tour

May 29, 2014

“I’m saying hello to a new dream I’m taking it back what’s left of me Don’t even try You can’t stop me now! I gotta feeling where I used to be numb. I can feel it now rushing through my blood. I’m stronger than I ever thought I was, and now I found another way out of here.” – Scott Stapp ‘Break Out’ Lyrics Grammy award winning artist Scott Stapp will be hitting the road this summer in support of his solo album, Proof of Life. This is the second full length album and is quite a personal one for Scott. The album is a collection of amazing rock tracks yet filled with emotionally driven lyrics and sung through the amazingly unmistakable vocals of Scott. Proof of Life is the first new material since Scott‘s release of his 2012 uncensored memoir where he shared his life story of his fundamentalist upbringing, the rise of Creed, his ongoing battle with addiction, the rediscovery of his faith and the launch of his solo career. The album has [Read More]

Love Crushed Velvet release new video for Lover, Leave The Lights On

May 29, 2014

Love Crushed Velvet from New York City have released their new video for their song, “Lover, Leave The Lights On”. The track was originally released on Love Crushed Velvet’s compelling new EP Delusions in September, mixed by Mark Needham (Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers). Love Crushed Velvet brings to life their melodic rock track with captivating vocals. In regards to the video, lead singer/songwriter A.L.X. explains, “Lover, Leave the Lights On” is about a love triangle in which a woman would only be intimate with her husband with the lights off so she could pretend that it was her lover that she was sleeping with. The song was written from the husband’s perspective. For the video, we decided to go with the idea of the love triangle, but to take a more literal approach“. Check out the video here: We had the opportunity to talk with Love Crushed Velvet and are pleased to repost that interview here: * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music [Read More]

The Relapse Symphony set to tour with The Dead Rabbitts!

May 29, 2014

Our favorite band, The Relapse Symphony has just been announced on the tour with The Dead Rabbitts! There will also be Myka Relocate and Nightmares. They will be heading out on June 20th and will go through July. Check out the dates here: Friday 6/20/2014 San Diego, CA SOMA Saturday 6/21/2014 Van Nuys, CA White Oak Music Sunday 6/22/2014 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction Tuesday 6/24/2014 San Francisco, CA DNA Lounge Wednesday 6/25/2014 Portland, OR Branx Thursday 6/26/2014 Seattle, WA Studio Seven Saturday 6/28/2014 Missoula, MT Stage 112 Monday 6/30/2014 Colorado Springs, CO Black Sheep Tuesday 7/1/2014 Denver, CO Marquis Theater Thursday 7/3/2014 Joliet, IL Mojoes Saturday 7/5/2014 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom Sunday 7/6/2014 Lansing, MI The Loft Monday 7/7/2014 Toronto, ON Sneaky Dees Tuesday 7/8/2014 Montreal, QC La Sala Rossa Wednesday 7/9/2014 Worcester, MA Palladium Thursday 7/10/2014 Albany, NY Bogies Friday 7/11/2014 Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall Saturday 7/12/2014 Hartford, CT Webster Underg. Sunday 7/13/2014 Amityville, NY Amityville Music Monday 7/14/2014 Springfield, VA Empire Tuesday 7/15/2014 Whitehall, PA Planet Trog Thursday 7/17/2014 Greensboro, NC Greene St. Club [Read More]

The Dead Rabbitts announce tour dates for The Shapeshiftour!

May 29, 2014

Everybody loves super groups and don’t think super groups are reserved for ROCK! Check out the metalcore super group The Dead Rabbitts which is really getting a lot of attention. The Dead Rabbitts is comprised of Craig Mabbitt (Escape the Fate), Alex Torres (Eyes Set to Kill, Greeley Estates, Alesana), TJ Bell (Escape the Fate, Motionless in White), and Chris Julian. The music is reminiscent of Craig’s previous bands Blessthefall and The Word Alive and brings out a heavier edge to the music but still promises to deliver hooks and melodies. The Dead Rabbitts have released a lyric video for their song, My Only Regret, which will be on the band’s highly anticipated album ShapeShifter set for a July 1st release.. Check out the video here: Now that you are hooked on the music, it is time to see them LIVE! The Dead Rabbitts have just announced a new tour. It is going to be an AWESOME TOUR! It will also feature our fave The Relapse Symphony, Myka Relocate and Nightmares. Here are the [Read More]

Our Thirsty Thursday Featured band is Shattered Generation from England

May 29, 2014

We are bringing back our weekly feature of Thirsty Thursday Spotlight. Here is where we feature a band that has the thirst to rock and are determined to roll. Here is where we feature a band that you need to know. Today’s featured band is Shattered Generation from Nottingham, England. These young guys have the passion, energy, and music to satisfy your need for rock. Shattered Generation can be desribed as Glam Metal/Sleaze Rock, Hair Metal, 80’s style rock yet with a modernized sound. They are in way imitating the 80’s bands, these boys have their own unique style and sound. Shattered Generation is: Johnny Wildheart – Vocals Lexi Black – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Synths Acie Wilson – Bass, Backing vocals Jonno – Drums, Backing Vocals The first time I hear them was when I was at my desk playing submissions and I pressed play and went off to get my coffee. Within a couple seconds, I ran back, stubbed my toe as I rushed back to check out who was this band? I [Read More]

The forthcoming album Shadows brings The Relapse Symphony in the spotlight where they belong

May 28, 2014

The Relapse Symphony from Washington, DC are set to release their debut LP Shadows on July 8th via Standby Records. The highly anticipated album will show the progression of the band since their release of their 2013 EP, Time’s Running Out. Guitarist JC Charles explains, “When we recorded our EP we were still in the infancy of our band. We were still experimenting and finding ourselves as musicians, and as people. We all went through some of the toughest times of our lives during the making of this album, and we came out on the other side with something we are all extremely proud of. This record is something we know our fans are going to get a lot out of, and hopefully will make us some new fans along the way.” This album is truly a fantastic work by this young band. They have successfully brought together various styles and inspirations into this album which will have something for everyone to love. It actually brings back a very 80’s Skid Row vibe but in a [Read More]

Billy Idol set to release his self-written memoir “Dancing With Myself” in October

May 28, 2014

We have told you about how Billy Idol is set to release his new album, “Kings & Queens of the Underground in October through BFI. Well, now I have even more great Billy Idol news. Billy is set to release his self written memoir “Dancing With Myself” on October 7th with Touchstone and Simon & Schuster UK. The book is bold, searingly candid and written by Billy himself. Billy recounts his life story from his transient childhood to becoming a punk pioneer and from being one of MTV’s first megastars and revealing never before told tales of the culture, sex, drugs and rock and roll that colored Idol’s experience through fame. Later this week, Billy is set to appear at the annual book publishing convention BookExpo America in New York and then he will be heading out on his summer tour. We look forward to October and to Billy adding US Tour Dates after they return from overseas! Seeing Billy Idol perform two back to back shows in San Francisco in 2010 was the highlight of [Read More]