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Ted Nugent delivers a patriotic, high energy, soulful rockin set on his Shut Up and Jam Tour!

July 16, 2014

Multi-platinum guitar icon TED NUGENT has returned with his new full-length album SHUTUP&JAM!, which is out on Frontiers Records. The release marks the first all-new studio album from the Motor City Madman in seven years. NUGENT leads the pack of renowned musicians, handling guitar and vocal duties, alongside bassist Greg Smith, drummer Mick Brown and longtime musical cohort guitarist/vocalist Derek St. Holmes. SHUTUP&JAM! is available on Amazon andiTunes. To coincide with the release of SHUTUP&JAM!, TED hit the road on his national headlining SHUTUP&JAM Tour. We were there to experience first hand the non stop energetic set that Ted delivers for his shows. We were at the July 13th Anaheim show held at the City National Grove and it was amazing! The opening band was none other than the bad ass rockers, Pistol Day Parade. Make sure to read our complete coverage on their set here. Ted came out brimming with energy and started right off with non stop rock. He must have played about six songs before even taking a break to talk about the tour. He was fierce and unstoppable. This man has some incredible energy and truly rivals the young machines of today with [Read More]

Eyes Set To Kill cancel July dates as Anissa recovers from blood clot, wishing her a full recovery!

July 16, 2014

Eyes Set To Kill are one of our favorite bands. They are such a hard working band and have been busy touring in support of their current album, MASKS. We saw them perform earlier this year in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. They were amazing and completely blew the crowd with th eir high energetic set! Just last week, bass player Anissa Rodriguez was taken to the hospital for problems with her eye as they were performing at the Aftershock Bar & Grill in Merriam, KS. When we first got word that she was diagnosed with a blood clot behind her eye, we were hoping that things would get better from that serious situation. After being hospitalized, she has now been released so she can return to her home in Arizona and recover from. We wish you a full and speedy recovery Anissa!!!! She will be on bed rest for the next couple of weeks. Pictures of her eye and in the hospital can be seen on the bands Facebook page. The band has officially [Read More]

He is Legend premiere new song, ABRACADABRA from their forthcoming album, Heavy Fruit

July 15, 2014

He is Legend will have a busy summer as they set out on tour in anticipation of their new album album, Heavy Fruit which is set for an August 19th release. The 13 track album will be released through Tragic Hero Records on 8/19 but you can get your pre-order in now and get immediate download of the new song; Miserable Company. They are also premiering a new song off the album, ABRACADABRA. Check out the new song here: There are a variety of pre-order bundles that include some exclusive merch. Head over to http://tragic-hero.com/heislegend/heavyfruit and get your bundle ordered today! The swampy rock band He is Legend will be heading out on their Mega Deaf Tour starting on July 25th in Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade. The tour will feature Wilson, and Maylene & The Sons of Disaster. Check out the tour poster: We are glad to see that the tour will be making a stop at The Assembly in Sacramento on August 11th. We know that Music Junkie Press will be there to bring you full coverage and [Read More]

Singer Songwriter Yuna brings color to your life with her new video for Come Back

July 15, 2014

The brilliant Malaysian singer songwriter Yuna has released a new video for her song Come Back. The new video was directed by Adam Patch and is inspired by illustrator Jason Ratcliff’s charming series “Walking Shadows” and it captures the song’s core themes of being conflicted in a decision in a playful and colorful way. The track comes from her latest full length album Nocturnal, released last October via Verve Records. Check out the video here: Yuna has one of the most breathtaking voices that complete captivates the listener. She brings such emotion to her voice utilizing a range of tones and inflections. She is magical and her music creates such a euphoric atmosphere. Mountains is available on her latest album Nocturnal which is available on iTunes here.Yuna has been touring globally in support of Nocturnal and has made appearances on Conan and Letterman. You can catch her on the following tour dates: 7/17 Santa Monica, CA @ Twilight Concerts at Santa Monica Pier* 8/29 Vancouver, Canada @ The Imperial 8/30 Seattle, WA @ Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival 8/31 [Read More]

Lullwater is grabbing everyone’s attention as they are out on tour with Blacklite District

July 15, 2014

There is a great band that I must tell you about! They are Lullwater from Athens, GA and I am hooked on them. Their sound can be described as a grunge, rock, or alternative. Whatever you want to call it is fine with me, I just call it damn fine music! Lullwater have just headed out on tour with Blacklite District and they are capturing everyone’s attention with their energetic rockin sets. They will be touring well in to September so make sure to get yourself to a show. The tour dates are as follows: 7/16 Clifton, NJ Dingbatz 7/17 Wantagh, NY Mulcahys 7/18 Cranston, RI 1150 Oak Bar 7/19 Lawrence, MA Claddagh 7/24 Niagara Falls, NY The Evening Star 7/25 Pottsville, PA Goodfellas 7/26 Washington, WV The Pourhouse 7/29 Dayton, OH Oddbody’s 7/31 Fredericksburg, VA Hard Times Cafe 8/08 St. Petersburg, FL Octave 8/15 Corpus Christi, TX Theos 8/16 San Leon, TX 18th St. Pier 8/23 Bismarck, ND Rise Festive at Missouri Valley Fairgrounds 8/27 Crest Hill, IL Bada Brew 8/28 Chesterfield, MI Diesel [Read More]

Miss May I deliver a fierce kick ass set at Rockstar Mayhem Fest

July 10, 2014

Every time I see Miss May I, I get more and more impressed with their high energy powerful sets. This past weekend as we covered the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival in Mountain View at the Shoreline Amphitheater. We were at the Coldcock American Herbal Whiskey Stage promptly at 3:55 so we wouldn’t miss a second of Miss May I‘s set. Sure enough, they came out bustling with energy and had complete control over the crowd, infusing them with adrenaline. Everyone seem to be off their feet jumping, headbanging or with their fists in the air. It was an intense set and they played their fresh new take of old school metal that has longtime metal fans and new ones in acceptance. They have a very dedicated fan base which seems to span generations. Their new music has such a true old school metal sound but yet they have successfully infused their own new style and created music that everyone loves! Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan of their set: Earlier this year, [Read More]

Adelita’s Way gearing up for their album release with another instant download for pre-orders!

July 9, 2014

Adelita’s Way are gearing up for the release of their third studio album, Stuck via Virgin Records. The release is set for July 29th but you can get your pre-orders in now. They have added another song for instant download with the pre-order. Fans that pre-order Stuck will receive downloads of their hit single “Dog On A Leash,” title-track “Stuck,” and the recently added track “A Different Kind of Animal” instantly via iTunes. Exclusives bundles are now available on www.adelitaswaymusic.com and include several instant downloads and collectable items. To create the album, the Las Vegas-based quartet joined forces with the Grammy-winning Nick Raskulinecz (Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, and Queens of the Stone Age) and holed up for eight weeks of nonstop recording in a cabin deep in the woods outside Nashville. The first single off the album, Dog on a Leash, has been getting a lot of attention. It is a fierce new rock track that definitely shows how much this band has grown and is soon becoming everyone’s favorite new song. You can check out the song by watching their video [Read More]