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An Interview with Hugo Ferreira as we discuss Tantric new album “37 Channels”

August 27, 2013

Tantric, one of my all time favorite bands have just announced they are releasing their 5th studio album titled “37 Channels” as they sign with Pavement Entertainment. This album will definitely have you exploring their diverse range of music that satisfies all your needs. You may wonder about the title but as frontman Hugo Ferreira explains, “What goes on in my brain constantly; 37 things or channels if you will, all at once vying for my attention”. Well Hugo they may all be vying for your attention but what you do with those 37 channels is pure magic! In addition to the many featured guests such as Shooter Jennings and members of Hinder, 3 Doors Down, Saving Abel and Uncle Kracker there is as special guest vocalist on “My Turn” that you would not believe or at least I can’t! Well it is none other than the hot Leif Garrett who spent years on my wall of my room during my teen years! As Hugo is quoted on Leif’s website: “It’s an absolute honor to have such a iconic [Read More]

Seventh Son delivering non-stop ROCK for over 30 years…. and still counting…

August 26, 2013

With over 30 years of history, Seventh Son is one band that you will never get tired of hearing. Formed in 1980 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England and performed their first gig at a “Speakeasy” in Wakefield. Since then, they have been delivering kick ass classic rock with a blend of heavy metal undertones. They recently went down in history as they were dubbed one of Barnsley’s oldest established bands. Well, if you have not heard of Seventh Son, first: shame on you!!!, second: let me open your ears to excellent polished rock that will kick your ass! Their music has everything rock, catch chorus, powerful vocals, great guitar riffs, from anthemic rock songs to stadium love ballads. Check out their video which celebrates 30 Years of Vinyl: We had the opportunity to interview Seventh Son and we are pleased to share it with you: * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you Seventh Son for talking with us here at Music Junkie Press! Can you [Read More]

An Interview with Stars in Stereo

August 20, 2013

Stars in Stereo If you are one to say Rock is Dead, then maybe you aren’t listening to the right bands!! As Stars in Stereo states: “This is Rock. Alive and well. Kicking and screaming. Meeting the moment. This is Stars in Stereo” Straight from Los Angeles, California they are delivering in your face rock and roll with phenomenal performances that will have you wanting more. Stars in Stereo is Bec Hollcraft on the amazing Vocals, Jordan McGraw raging on the Guitar, Frogs McCormick spicing it up on the Bass, and Drew Langan killing it on Drums. Together they are delivering true rock and roll ear porn! They literally just finished up one tour as they set out on another. We are going to try and catch them on tour with Bullet For My Valentine and Black Veil Brides at the end of September. Check out their latest video for one of my favorite songs, ” Every Last Thing” which is from their debut album now available on Itunes. For now, get to know the band with our recent interview: [Read More]

Interview with Siren Sycho formerly of Death Makes Pretty

August 6, 2013

Hey everyone it is Rockin Ryan here and I am proud to bring you another interview. This time I have a special one. Recently we heard the news of Siren Sycho parting ways with Death Makes Pretty due to differences between the needs and direction of the band and Siren. Siren is definitely still continuing on and I am sure in no time she will find a perfect fit with a new band. One thing is for sure, Siren delivers 100% INTENSITY with whatever she is doing. If a band is looking for an over the top frontman(woman) who will definitely take them to new levels with their music. Here is my interview with Siren: * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: This is Rockin Ryan here and thank you very much Siren for taking the time to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We recently heard the announcement that you and Death Makes Pretty have parted ways, can you tell us more about that? Siren Sycho: It was [Read More]

Jettblack is a band YOU HAVE TO KNOW NOW!!!!

July 17, 2013

Time to Crank it up Loud to Jettblack!! How about some off the hook hard rock with Jettblack from across the pond. Okay my 80’s and 90’s Rock lovers out there, here is another awesome high powered, energy driven rock band that you are going to fall in love with. I promise on this one! These guys deliver the goods and by the way, it is so nicely packaged… Jettblack are four rockers from High Wycombe, England and started back in 2007. They have cited their influences as “Anything up until 1994”. Well these guys have been touring Europe and we are waiting for our turn to Rock out to this fantastic band. Their music has everything from hot guitar licks, smoking riffs, melodic chorus, heavy basslines and rockin drums. Then you add all the incredible vocals and in time you are rocking heavy and asking yourself why didn’t you hear these guys sooner. Well better, sooner than never. Jettblack is Will Stapleton on Vocals, Guitar, Tom Wright on Bass, Matt Oliver on Drums, and Jon Dow on Vocals, Guitar. What a chemistry they bring [Read More]

Time for you to get to know Marshal Dutton

July 8, 2013

Last week I had told you about the news from Hinder and how lead singer, Austin Winkler was temporarily leaving the tour. You can read more of that post here. Stepping in for him was singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer Marshal Dutton. I had received many emails and messages asking for me about Marshal. I know about Marshal from his role in Drankmore with Jarrod Denton and if you haven’t check them out, you should at http://facebook.com/drankmoremusic. So I was excited to see Marshal coming in and helping the boys in Hinder out. I wanted to also let you all get to know more about Marshal Dutton, so here is our interview: * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: We understand that you have been filling in for Austin Winkler as he temporarily leaves the tour. We have heard you have been rocking the shows for Hinder and keep up the great work. We wanted everyone to get to know more about you. How has it been going for you? [Read More]

Sit back and get to know more about Candlelight Red

April 11, 2013

Candlelight Red came through San Francisco on March 30, 2013 as they played with Sevendust, Lacuna Coil, and Coal Chamber. We had the opportunity to interview Ryan Hoke and Jeremy Edge, right before their show at the Regency Ballroom. I was supposed to head out there but got tied up with a family emergency. This was Javier Rivas’s first interview for us and he went with Rockin Ryan andhere is that interview. I have had the great opportunity to see Candlelight Red live four times and I really didn’t wan’t to miss them. I heard about how they again delivered intense energy on just got the crowd pumped! We got to hear about how they are working on a new album and if you don’t have your copy of “Demons” make sure to get it on Itunes. It absolutely Rocks! Check out a video of them performing “Demons” live at the Regency Ballroom Show. Here is their video for another one of my favorites, “Closer”: Make sure to check out their music and see [Read More]