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Louna is cancelled from MTV Documentary Series, “Rebel Music”

October 28, 2013

We have some news to report relating to one of our recent Tuesdays Travels pick, Louna. Also, I must tell you I carry my Louna CD from car to car wherever I go. It is one of my favorite CDs and we have all been rocking out to it since we saw them earlier this month in San Francisco as they played with Heaven’s Basement and The Pretty Reckless. Louna is such an amazing band of talented musicians who not only produce excellent rock n roll and recently were going to be part of the MTV Documentary Series, “Rebel Music”. They were going to have a worldwide platform to share their music and what they stand for. One thing is for sure, this band is so deserving of the feature and they are incredibly talented and deserve to be heard but unfortunately, that will not be so. It was reported today that Louna’s Inclusion in Forthcoming MTV Documentary Series “Rebel Music” Cancelled by Viacom Due to International Pressure from Russia. We wanted to share with you [Read More]

MYSTERY from Australia is our Tuesdays Travels Pick of the Week

October 22, 2013

So you think I forgot about telling you our Tuesdays Travels pick of the week? Hell no! It was a busy music day but tonight I want to introduce you to our Tuesdays Travels Band from Melbourne, Australia. MYSTERY is a kick ass band of four young talented rockers. At first look, you may think they are just another School of Rock band or some kids playing their dad’s instruments. Well, after you take one listen to them, you will know these four young artists mean business with their rock. They have a great rock metal sound that blends everything from AC/DC to Skid Row to Bon Jovi to Iron Maiden. Check out their video for “Raise Your Fist” It is so awesome to see such a young group dedicated to bringing rock n roll to the world! Especially now and days when you see the younger generation looking to 1Direction and Justin Bieber for musical inspiration…. they need to be introduced to REAL MUSIC….. ROCK! METAL! Need I say more? So check them [Read More]

Exclusive Interview with Ben Draiman on his cover of Disturbed’s “Stricken”

October 19, 2013

Just over a month ago, we featured the very talented Ben Draiman for our Tuesdays Travels pick. He had mentioned he was working on a cover he was soon to release. Well, the time has come and the cover is out and is AMAZING! Ben has released his new interpretation of Disturbed’s “Stricken“. As you might know, Ben is the younger brother of David Draiman from Disturbed/Device. He has taken a great metal song and transformed it into a spectacular ballad. We had the opportunity to interview Ben to discuss more about this remarkable cover. First check out the cover: * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you Ben for taking the time to talk with us about your recent cover. I know that in the past you have covered another Disturbed song, “Darkness” as you paid tribute to your brother David while he was visiting you at one of your shows. Can you tell us what made you choose “Stricken” for your next cover? Ben: It’s a good thing you [Read More]

AIRBOURNE releases new video “Back in the Game”

October 16, 2013

Earlier this year, we picked hard rockers Airbourne from Australia as one of our Tuesdays Travels pick. You can read more about that here. Well today, we wanted to share with you their new video for their rockin song, “Back In The Game” which is a balls to the wall song and you will be hooked instantly! We had been looking forward to seeing Airbourne at the Aftershock Festival back in September but they had to cut their North American tour short due to an emergency family situation. We hope that everyone is well. Here they are announcing with their new video they are back in the game with their old school rock sound that reminds me of when I first discovered my other favorite Aussie band AC/DC over 30 years ago. The video includes spectacular live footage shots that treat you to all the angles of their show and has you feel like you are part of the band. From slow-mo to Go-Pro to behind the scenes, it has it all! It makes you [Read More]

Louna from Russia is our Tuesdays Travels pick of the week!

October 15, 2013

For this Tuesdays Travels pick I want to introduce you to a band that we recently got to see perform live here in San Francisco. From Moscow, Russia I present to you hard rockers, Louna. Louna was in San Francisco performing with Heaven’s Basement and The Pretty Reckless for their Going To Hell Tour which in itself is quite historic with American, British and Russian bands together on the bill. Louna came out on stage and just rocked the place. Lou Gevorkian on vocals has not only has spectacular vocals but a high energy stage presence that reminds me of the days of the Runaways or early Pat Benatar. On bass, Vitaly Demidenko is jumping around with adrenaline flowing through his veins and gives us some crunchy bass lines. On guitars you are treated to a double dose of blistering guitars by Rouben Kazariyan and Sergey Ponkratiev. Bringing the sound all together with his lively drumming is Leonid “Pilot” Kinzbursky. Together, this band shows us that even though they may come from a country halfway across the [Read More]

Fear Me December is our Tuesdays Travel Pick!

October 8, 2013

Straight from Santa Fe, Argentina is an incredible alternative rock back that I have been listening a lot too lately. Allow me to introduce you to Fear Me December. This band formed only a little over a year ago but they definitely have a history with music. The members Emiliano, Victoria and Valentin are former members of Dark Secret. Victoria plays bass and also delivers captivating vocals. Valentin gives us the great guitar and backing vocals and Emiliano brings it all together with his drumming. They have recently released their EP out “Who Cares?” and I have been really enjoying their single off it, “Goodbye to You“. You can check the song out here on their video for the song: We are going to be bringing you an interview with this band soon but for now, make sure to visit their social media sites. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.fearmedecember.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmdband Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/fearmedecembercanal Twitter for Fear Me December: www.twitter.com/FearMeDec Twitter for Victoria: www.twitter.com/lintu_dll Twitter for Emiliano: www.twitter.com/EmiSpesot Twitter for Valentin: www.twitter.com/ValeFMD

The Charm The Fury from Holland is our Tuesdays Travels pick

October 1, 2013

From the Netherlands, comes our Tuesdays Travels pick which is The Charm The Fury. Get ready for some ferocious new music fronted with female screamer Caroline Westendorp. This band has been considered, “Holland’s best kept secret” but the time is now for all of us to enjoy their KICK ASS metal. Check them out here with their newly released video for Carte Blanche, Now that I have you excited about this new band, it is time to pick up their debut full length ” A Shade Of My Former Self”. This newly released album came out on September 17, 2013 via Pavement Entertainment. You can check out the band talking about the new album here: They are also going to be heading out on tour in supporting We Came as Romans and While She Sleeps. In addition, they are currently planning a full North American tour which we have to go to. We will see if we can bring you an album review as well as an interview with this up and coming metal [Read More]