Alternative

Interview with His Dream of Lions

October 2, 2015

Alternative rockers His Dream of Lions have been rocking everyone with their new video for their song, Cradle. The song highlights their fresh new music that combines an alternative edge and rock in their catchy new track.  We had the chance for interview with Guitarist/Vocalist, Seth Coggeshall and are pleased to bring that you to you here: * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you very much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. You guys did a great job with the new song and video for Cradle. Can you tell us more about that song? Seth: Of course thanks for having us! Cradle was the song that spurred us onto this new record. We spend a while reflecting on our previous work and realized the only way we could open doors for the band was by writing better music. Cradle, and the rest of the songs on this EP are the result of that process. Music Junkie Press:  We understand [Read More]

Aftershock 2015

Our Aftershock Spotlight Band is Black Veil Brides

October 2, 2015

  Today our Aftershock Spotlight Band is the Black Veil Brides. We are so excited to see that they will be performing at this year’s Aftershock Festival on October 24th. Black Veil Brides have been enjoying another highly successful year after winning Album of the Year at the APMAs. They recently released their Alive and Burning DVD/Blue Ray which has topped the charts at the #1 spot. In addition, earlier this year they celebrated their fifth anniversary of their debut full length album, We Stitch These Wounds.  They continue to dominate with their straight up rock and roll and have made a name for themselves that will continue to bring them to legendary status. Their live performances are unrivaled and they have a fiercely dedicated fanbase. One thing is for sure, they always deliver epic performances that are fueled by their passion for rock and high energy. It will be great to see them perform at this festival. If you are in Southern California don’t miss their upcoming shows with Aiden and Ashestoangels. These will be epic shows [Read More]

Hard Rock

Don’t Miss Black Veil Brides with Special Guests Aiden and Ashestoangels

September 9, 2015

Hey Southern California, are you ready for two incredible nights of Black Veil Brides with special guests, Aiden and Ashestoangels? Hell Yes!! What an incredible lineup. The dates are October 22nd at the Majestic Ventura Theater in Ventura and October 23rd at The Observatory in Santa Ana.  This promises to be one hell of a show. We have been waiting to catch Ashestoangels live and we are very excited for the return of Aiden. Make sure to pick up your tickets at  www.bandsintown.com/BlackVeilBrides. Also don’t forget that Black Veil Brides will be performing at this year’s Aftershock Festival on October 24th. Black Veil Brides have been enjoying another highly successful year after winning Album of the Year at the APMAs. They recently released their Alive and Burning DVD/Blue Ray which has topped the charts at the #1 spot. In addition, earlier this year they celebrated their fifth anniversary of their debut full length album, We Stitch These Wounds.  They continue to dominate with their straight up rock and roll and have made a name for themselves [Read More]

Festival

Tickets on sale now for It’s NOT Dead Festival

September 9, 2015

Get ready for Punk and Ska Music’s biggest bands take over three stages at this year’s inaugural It’s NOT Dead Festival in San Bernardino to include Bad Religion, Pennywise, Descendents and many more! The festival is set to take place on October 10th at the San Manuel Amphitheater. The festival was created by co-founders, Kevin Lyman, John Reese and Live Nation’s Rich Best. The festival will also include: Vans Old School Skate Jam featuring Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, and many more ‘Art’s Not Dead’ Exhibition To showcase works of the scene’s finest artists ‘Punk’s Well Read’ Book Signings to highlight punk rock authors All tickets are general admission and available on the festival website for $42.50, with general parking included. Kids 10 and under are free. Prices do not include ticket service fee. Tent camping is available at the adjacent Glen Helen campground.   It’s Not Dead sponsors thus far include Vans, Rockstar Energy Drink, FYE,Coldcock Whiskey, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Epitaph Records, Fat Wreck Chords,Fueled By Ramen, Kung Fu Records, Machete MFG, Pure Noise Records,SideOneDummy Records, [Read More]

Band

New Found Glory launch Ready and Willing Video Cover Contest and catch them on tour

August 27, 2015

  Pop-punk icons New Found Glory have launched a cover contest for their track “Ready and Willing” surrounding the upcoming release of their re-issue, Resurrection: Ascension. Fans will record themselves covering the track and have a chance for their video footage to be used in the band’s upcoming music video for “Ready and Willing II.” All video entries must uploaded to Vimeo.com and tagged with the hashtag #ReadyandWilling. Once in downloadable format, the Vimeo link should then be emailed to [email protected]. The band will pick their favorite videos an add them into their upcoming music video! The band comments, “The lyrics and message of this song are to encourage people to never be afraid to take a chance towards something they are aspiring to be. In our case it was New Found Glory. This video and your bands participation is to bring some of that platform to bands everywhere that share the same vision and to hope it encourages them to do the same.” New Found Glory is additionally gearing up to release Resurrection: Ascension, a [Read More]

Blues

Piston release brand new live track, Fade out featuring new vocalist Rob Angelico

August 3, 2015

Hailing from England, Blues infused rockers, Piston have toured and played shows with Sebastian Bach, The Temperance Movement, Reckless Love, The Union, Tim Ripper Owens, Voodoo Six and appearing at Hard Rock Hell & Planet Rock Stock. They have been featured in Classic Rock Magazine and online segments with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Playlisted by Planet Rock, Team Rock, Total Rock & Kerrang! #20 most played on Planet Rock.  They have just released a brand new track, Fad Out which introduces their new vocalist Rob Angelico. Guitarist Jack Edwards comments about the track, “This is the first official video back with our new frontman – Rob Angelico. Its a super cool live video and the track is more of our best work. The video is also an insight to how we sound, and the prep coming to the shows! Rob was the first guy I had in mind before Piston even started and had a full line up a few years back. We couldnt work out schedules so it didnt end up working, but as [Read More]

Entertainment

Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators announce World On Fire North American Tour Dates

July 16, 2015

SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have announce dates for their World On Fire Tour. The tour will kick off September 18th on the East Coast and wrap up on October 24th on the West Coast. Pre-Sale tickets are on sale now and general admission is on sale tomorrow morning. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. The regular on-sale for tickets will begin onFriday, July 17 (www.slashonline.com). Check the dates below and don’t miss them! SLASH: FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS: “WORLD ON FIRE” FALL U.S. TOUR: FRI 9/18 Providence, RI Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel SAT 9/19 Clark, NJ Food Truck and Rock Carnival -festival MON 9/21 Hamilton, ON Hamilton Place Theatre WED 9/23 Toronto, ON Sound Academy THU 9/24 Montreal, QC Metropolis SAT 9/26 Northfield, OH Hard Rock Live SUN 9/27 Detroit, MI The Fillmore TUE 9/29 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection WED 9/30 Fort Wayne, IN Piere’s Entertainment Center FRI 10/2 Marksville, LA Paragon Casino – Mari Center SUN 10/4 Louisville, KY Louder than Life Festival WED 10/7 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights FRI 10/9 [Read More]