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Sara Skinner releases new song, “Always Storming”

December 31, 2013

What better way to start off 2014 than with my new favorite Sara Skinner song. Sara has one of the most amazing voices that truly embraces your soul. Truly the work of an angel. From the first time I heard her, that is the only way I could ever describe her. Sara first became well known by her spectacular cover songs on her Youtube channel. She then continued to gain attention and praise for her original work. Her song, “Break” truly had everyone taking a second listen to this artist. Well, here she is again, giving us an amazing new song to fall in love with. Today, she released her new original song, “Always Storming” and it is BRILLIANT! Sara‘s voice not only has a smooth as silk feel but creates a mysterious edge to her sound. She always leaves you wanting to hear more from her! Check out her new song here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h_TuGDNufY&feature=youtu.be] Sara is not only a spectacular singer but she is also a highly talented writer. I will share with you some of my [Read More]

Ben Mitchell shares his Top Ten Albums of 2013

December 31, 2013

Ben Mitchell has not only been a great friend to all of us here at Music Junkie Press but also is one of hell of a concert goer. We get to run in to him at almost every show we are covering! He also worked with us when we covered the Dir En Grey show in San Francisco and interviewed bassist, Toshiya for us. You can check out that video right here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxE0G-ItVlc&feature=youtu.be] Ben has been sharing his Top Ten Albums of 2013 and we are pleased to present them here for you: #10 album goes to “The Paradigm Shift” by Korn. I was never a huge Korn fan by any means, but this new album was very impressive. It is their first album welcoming back original guitarist Brian “Head” Welch and the band continues to evolve their sound while keeping its roots. Check out their video for “Never Never” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl2D7J_FL_U&feature=youtu.be] #9 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Feel” by Sleeping With Sirens Big year for SWS. “Feel” reached No. 3 overall on the Billboard charts [Read More]

Check out Switchblade Serenade and their new release “Who Are You?”

December 30, 2013

Rockers Switchblade Serenade are only a couple weeks away from the release of their album, “Alive at Night”. We can’t wait for it! We featured Switchblade Serenade as Day 6 on our 12 days of Bands You Have To Know. These guys definitely have the rocker look and the talent to back it up! Their new album is going to have you hooked. Bassist Ed Mandevil tells us more about their new single, “Who are You?”. “The song is about asking the listener who they really are. There are so many fakes and phoneys out there and we’re a bit tire of it!” The song has a bad ass bass intro, vocals are edgy yet mysterious, love the backing vocals, great guitar solo and rockin drums! How about checking out the song before it’s January 10th release?? Check it out here! [wpvideo lDHEF7il] Switchblade Serenade is Austin Jaser on Guitar and Lead Vocals, Luke Barone on Drums and Vocals and Ed Mandevil on Bass and Vocals. These three young guys bring a great big sound that you [Read More]

Day 12 of 12 Days of Guitarists goes to Zakk Wylde

December 25, 2013

This is it! Our last day of 12 Days of Guitarists and it goes to none other than the MOST BAD ASS GUITARIST…… Zakk Wylde!!! Zakk shreds like no other!!! Zakk has been very busy this year. He released with Black Label Society, “Unblackened”, the new live DVD/Blue Ray and CD. The double disk release not only featured a stripped down approach to all the classic hits like “Stillborn,” “The Blessed Hellride,” “In This River,” “Throwin’ It All Away,” “Losin’ Your Mind,” but fierce guitar solos that you love from Zakk. There is also bonus material that includes photo gallery, music video and Interview with Zakk. Make sure to pick up your copy to add to your Zakk Wylde collection. Zakk also teamed up with Death Wish Coffee to bring you their newest addition, Valhalla Java!! This is the kind of the coffee that you need after one of those nights when you think nothing can wake you up! Death Wish Coffee Co. known as The Responsible Coffee Company with an Irresponsible Product Try at Your Own Risk! Check [Read More]

Countdown of 14 Bands that will rule 2014, #3 goes to Living Dead Lights

December 22, 2013

Here we are in the final three on the Countdown of 14 Bands That Will Rule 2014. We are excited to announce the Number 3 Spot goes to Living Dead Lights. 2014 is the time for Living Dead Lights to rise and demand to be heard. They have had a lot of success from their 2010 Dead Edition EP and toured extensively through Europe. Living Dead Lights has been hard at work for the past few years to bring you their much anticipated full length album, Black Letters which is set for a release on January 27th. They have released their first single, “This Is Our Evolution” and it didn’t take long to hit the airwaves, XM Sirius Octane and charts. Their song created such a buzz that when we first posted about their new release back in November, it quickly became our most read article of the month. So check out their bad ass video for their song, “This Is Our Evolution” here : [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxpaTphRUQI&feature=youtu.be] This much anticipated album has everything from gritty raw [Read More]

Interview with Rob Eddy of Quick Wicked

December 19, 2013

Energy. Depth. Intensity. Bliss…. That is what you will get when you take a listen to Quick Wicked out of Brantford, Ontario, Canada…. I recently told you about how I was blown away when I first heard Quick Wicked just only a few weeks. Read more here They are an amazing Progressive Hard Rock band that have some great bass intro lines that just captivate you and the vocals are spectacular as is the guitar and drums. They are definitely adding layers to their progressive rock and making their own unique sound. Quick Wicked is Kyle Love, Kevin French, Rob Eddy, Jeff Love. We recently had a chance to talk with guitarist, Rob Eddy and are pleased to bring you that interview here: * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: How did Quick Wicked form? Rob: Jeff, Kyle and I were in another serious project prior to Quick Wicked and after that ended we took some needed time off. Up until that point Jeff played guitar and I played bass. Jeff wanted to [Read More]

Countdown of 14 Bands that will rule in 2014, #8 goes to While She Waits

December 17, 2013

Today we are at #8 on the countdown of 14 bands that will rule in 2014. We are pleased to bring you While She Waits, a Hard Rock Rock band with some Southern flare from Phoenix, Arizona that are rapidly gaining attention in the music scene. They have been signed to TMG Records and are currently working on their next album. 2013 has brought them a lot of much deserved attention. With their Southern Rock sound that rumbles in like a rock n roll freight train, you just have to hop on board and enjoy While She Waits. Their music is filled with catchy hooks, powerful lyrics, nice thunderous double bass drums like cannons being set off, amid some crunchy slamming bass lines. From first listen, their music enters, and you literally feel all your senses awaken and you are held captive by their songs. Check out their video for one of their bad ass rockin songs, “Stars and Bars” here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYcfXiQmeCQ&feature=youtu.be] We spoke to singer,James Ryan Cole and he was telling us about [Read More]