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Check out the awesome cover of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody by Steel Prophet

July 7, 2014

One of my all time favorite songs is Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and I am even more in love with the song after watching the video of Steel Prophet covering the song. Power metal band, Steel Prophet performed the spectacular cover and it will be on their newest album, Omniscient which will be released tomorrow, July 8th on Cruz Del Sur Music. The video which features footage of their performance at last year’s Keep It True Fest. Check it out here: Omniscient marks the return of the originators of the ‘Progressive Power Metal’ movement 10 years after their last full length studio recording. It features the powerful metal melodies of founding members Steve Kachinsky Blakmoor and Rick Mythiasin.The album’s concept is actually based on an original story written by STEEL PROPHET guitarist Steve Kachinsky Blakmoor. The album is definitely one to pick up tomorrow. Make sure to pick up the new album tomorrow and visit their social media sites to stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteelProphet

Black Label Society to headline Revolver Golden Gods Tour 2014!

January 28, 2014

The boys in Black Label Society have been quite busy lately! Just last week during the NAMM 2014 Convention they headlined the 12th annual Schecter Party at the Grove in Anaheim as well as released their new single My Dying Time. They have just announced that they will be headlining the Revolver Golde Gods Tour presented by Epiphone and is set to start on April 16th in Seattle, Washington and end on June 7th in Los Angeles, California. Their new single is now available on Itunes, My Dying Time is off of their upcoming album, Catacombs of the Black Vatican” which is set for an April 8th release. You can pre-order the album Itunes here. Check out the new song: You can check out the tour dates for the Revolver Golden Gods Tour below and make sure to mark your calendars for the new album release on April 8th! ~ Crank it up loud, Marisol Revolver Golden Gods Tour Dates: Wed/Apr-16 Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo Thu/Apr-17 Portland, OR @ Roseland Fri/Apr-18 [Read More]

Lions Among Us take Katy Perry to a hard core place!

November 27, 2013

First you know I love my metal and I love my Katy Perry. So can you imagine what would happen when those two worlds collide??? Well, you don’t have to. Hardcore band, Lions Among Us from Pittsburgh, PA did a cover of Katy Perry’s “Part of Me”last year and I am finally getting around to checking it out! Check out the song here: Lions Among Us recently released their new album, “Re:awakening” on November 5th and with songs like #Sorrynotsorry, Call to Arms and Silence The Ocean they are demanding to be heard! So if you need to heavy up your playlist, head over to Itunes and download Lions Among Us… We did! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.lionsamongus.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/lionsamongus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LionsAmongUs Youtube: www.youtube.com/lionsamongus Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/lionsamongus Merch Store: www.lionsamongus.storenvy.com

Katey Sagal debuts her cover of “Free Fallin” today

October 22, 2013

The multi talented Katey Sagal who you might know as Gemma Teller Morrow on the hit FX Series “Sons of Anarchy” has debuted her cover of Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin” on RollingStone.com today. Although many know of Katey from her acting career, she has had a long standing musical career that included the release of two solo albums, performing back up vocals for Bob Dylan, Gene Simmons, Bette Midler and Tanya Tucker as well as contributing music to the “Sons Of Anarchy” soundtrack. One thing is for sure, Katey has such an amazing voice that not only emotionally draws you in but her powerful vocals wrap around you as if to keep you safe. She is purely magical when you hear her sing. She will be releasing her album “Covered” on November 11th but you can head over to Itunes and pick up her “Free Fallin” single now. Asked about this upcoming album, Katey replied, “Covered is my third solo record. My two previous records were mostly original compositions. This one is not. I was tired [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]

Black Label Society “UNBLACKENED” out now!

September 24, 2013

Black Label Society release their highly awaited CD/DVD of their stripped down performance from the Club Nokia in Los Angeles several months ago. By no means is it stripped down in quality and performance! UNBLACKENED is Unbelievable, whether you are a long time Zakk Wylde and BLS fan or just finding out about this new album. You will be treated to live renditions that create an incredible bluesy rock jam style feel to them. The DVD/CD is quite amazing. It was filmed and recorded earlier this year at famed Los Angeles’ “Club Nokia”. Zakk Wylde in addition to his vocals, plays both guitar and piano, joined by Nick Catanase on guitar, John DeServio on bass/vocals, Chad Szeliga on drums, Derek Sherinian on keyboards/piano, and Greg Locascio providing additional vocals. Some of my favorites so far are Sold My Soul, House of Doom, Queen of Sorrow, Throwing it All Away, Rust, I Thank You Child, Song for You and of course Ain’t No Sunshine. But believe me, the list can go and on with every song. This is [Read More]

Black Label Society release video for their cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine”

September 4, 2013

Black Label Society debut music video for “Ain’t No Sunshine” which is off their upcoming CD/DVD “Unblackened” which is due out on September 24th! Check out the great video that definitely highlights Zakk’s humor, here: This CD/DVD is set to have two covers and is currently available for Pre-Order on Itunes here. You can also head over to the label which is giving away a signed CD booklet and poster to the first 200 orders. Get your order QUICK! The DVD/CD is going to be quite amazing. It was filmed and recorded earlier this year at famed Los Angeles’ “Club Nokia”. Zakk Wylde is playing both guitar and piano, joined by Nick Catanase on guitar, John DeServio on bass/vocals, Chad Szeliga on drums, Derek Sherinian on keyboards/piano, and Greg Locascio providing additional vocals. It is going to be a definite Black Label Society treasure so make sure to get your pre-order in! ~ Crank it up loud, Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.zakkwylde.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zakkwylde Twitter: https://twitter.com/zakkwyldebls Instagram: http://instagram.com/zakkwyldeBLS Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/zakkwyldetv Itunes Pre-Order: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/unblackened-live/id684447594 EOne Entertainment Pre-Order: http://www.indiemerch.com/eonemusic/item/22001