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RUSTED is our Tuesdays Travel Pick and they are keeping the 80’s rock spirit alive!

August 27, 2013

For today’s Tuesdays Travels, I didn’t travel far to bring you some over the top Hard Rock/Glam Rock. From Montreal, Canada, I want to introduce you to RUSTED! If you thought that only 80’s bands brought you heavy guitar riffs, pounding drums, power vocals and catchy choruses, the complete rock look, you are mistaken. RUSTED has everything you want in bad ass rock and roll band and their music will have you quickly hooked. It is almost as if they were sent from a time machine from a set at the Whisky on the Sunset Strip to here today. However, they got here, I am DAMN glad they are here! Check out this video for my favorite song of theirs, Young, Wild & Free: So who is RUSTED? You have Tony Rust on Vocals, Tommy D. Eagle on Lead Guitar, Mark Shark on Bass, D. Izzy on Drums, and Maniac on Rhythm/Lead Guitar. We had the opportunity to interview singer Tony Rust and we are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * [Read More]

Calling all Guitar Shredders: Don’t miss Shreds of Insanity in Hollywood!

August 22, 2013

Whether you are guitar shredder yourself or a fan of the metal scene, I know where you will want to be on Monday, August 26th at 5pm…. You won’t want to miss “Shreds of Insanity” guitar exposition which is being held at Carvin Hollywood location. They will be showcasing the guitar work of four up and coming guitarists from the metal scene and it will be filmed by Century Media. This is an event not to be missed. Here is the information on who will be featured: Dave Silver of Savage Messiah from London, England and is currently recording their third album with Scott Atkins (Amon Amarth, Behemoth, Sylosis) which is slated for an early 2014 release. Jake Dreyer of White Wizzard which released their third album, ‘The Devil’s Cut,’ on June 25, 2013, and just finished a west coast run in support of the album. Jake has studied under Chris Broderick and David Shankle and has an instrumental EP titled, ‘In The Shadows of Madness.’ Parker Jameson of Starkill from Chicago, IL and is [Read More]

Killin Theory delivers progressive instrumental for Tuesdays Travels!

August 20, 2013

Killin Theory This Tuesday I want to treat you to something special. I look outside and the leaves are starting to change colors, it is a very muggy/hazy day. I need some special music to make this a great day…. Well for Tuesdays Travels, let’s head out to Qazvin, Iran and introduce you to Killin Theory for some intense progressive instrumental. Killin Theory is three guys, Richie, Donnie and Dave who started their band 4 years ago and together have written over 85 songs! They are currently ranked No. 1 in Iran for Prog/Rock/Instrumental and that is no surprise, after you take a listen to their song, “Roll on Journey” which they just released on July 30th. You can head over to Reverbnation and take a listen here http://www.reverbnation.com/killintheory/song/18220302-roll-on-journey or click picture below: I know I am telling you about this band fairly early since they have only two songs posted, but I think these guys are going to really take off once they start posting more of their vast collection of songs. Truly virtuosic [Read More]

An Interview with Death Makes Pretty

August 16, 2013

Sometimes change turns into a beautiful thing…. or should I say Pretty…. Last month Death Makes Pretty and former lead singer, Siren Sycho parted ways in mutual understanding. We wish all of them the best and we know all of them will be successful with what paths they choose. For now, we are pleased to bring you an interview with Death Makes Pretty and it includes their new lead singer, Peter Trash. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you very much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We have been enjoying your unique and energetic sound and want to introduce Death Makes Pretty to our audience. You guys are fairly new, how did you all meet and create Death Makes Pretty? Nika: Shell and I wanted to do this since a while so when I came back from LA with a bunch of songs we though to record them properly and it all started there… Peter: [Read More]

Interview with your new favorite metal band, Righteous Vendetta!

August 8, 2013

I had told you last month about a great new Metal band, Righteous Vendetta. I love Metal with clean vocals and a lot of kick ass double bass. My prayers were answered as I discovered Righteous Vendetta! These guys completely deliver everything you want in Metal and more! Check them out here on their latest video for their new single The Fire Inside: What did you think of that double bass? Kick ass right??? Ya, I thought so! and those vocals, HOLY SHIT! We need more clean metal vocals like that. They just finished putting together their full length album which is set to release this fall. Even those these guys are relatively young, they are delivering music wiser than their years and know what we want! Their song “This Pain” spent 15 weeks on the Billboard charts. Well, we had a chance to catch up with Justin Olmstead, guitarist and we are pleased to bring you that interview: * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: [Read More]

Halestorm release new video for “Here’s To Us”

August 6, 2013

Halestorm has finally released the long awaited video for “Here’s to Us“. We had been hearing about the release for a couple weeks now but I guess they wanted to keep our anticipation growing. Check out the video which is for their song, “Here’s to Us” which was released last spring on the band’s second album, “The Strange Case of…” Lzzy Hale explained more about the song to Rolling Stone magazine: “We wrote this song literally as our personal anthem. We’ve been through a lot together as a band, and we’ve learned to celebrate the low times as well as the highs. It’s about toughin’ out and respecting the journey for us, and that’s how we have kept it together as a foursome for 10 years! Here’s to us!” I swear when I see the thumbnail for the video I can’t help but think that Lzzy Hale reminds me of Tony Montana’s sister from Scarfare! Also make sure to check out the upcoming tour dates for Halestorm. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.HalestormRocks.com [Read More]

Fates Warning announce new album title, artwork, release date and tour!

August 5, 2013

Fates Warning announces a new album “Darkness in a Different Light” which is set to release on October 1st, 2013. Here is the cover art for the new album by the US Progressive Metal band, It has been almost 10 years sine we last heard from Fates Warning with their release of “FWX“. FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder checked in with a comment as follows: “Darkness in a Different Light” is the result of almost two years of very hard work from everyone in the band. I believe that this line-up is the best that Fates has ever had, and I also think that it comes through in the music on this album. It’s been almost nine years since our last studio album and I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished here. We are looking very much forward to playing some new songs for our fans who have stuck by us over all these years. We plan on touring as much as possible for “Darkness in a Different Light” and hopefully we’ll [Read More]