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Hell or Highwater is the band to keep your eye on!

October 3, 2013

I love it when a band that I have loved takes themselves to a new level and just has everyone talking about them. That band for me is Hell or Highwater. I first saw this band back in 2011 at (I think) Uproar at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. I just remember we were there to see Art of Dying and after their set, we walked away and heard the first few chords of them and turned around and made our way to the front! They just held us captive with their incredible Hard Rock. Fast forward a few short years and we have been listening to them ever since. Then Aftershock Festival came and they were on the Monster main stage and just took over the place. They have the most incredible energy when they perform and you can’t help but be mesmerized by them!!!! They blew the place away when they performed “Gimme Love”. You can check out a tribute video that Rockin Ryan put together to that song which includes his [Read More]

STRYPER releases audio track for “Legacy” from their forthcoming album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY

October 3, 2013

Get ready die-hard STRYPER fans, you can head over here and take a listen to their song “Legacy” which is off of their forthcoming studio album, NO MORE HELL TO PAY which is set to release on November 5th. I just checked the song out out and I am blown away. It has me so excited about this new album. It has everything you want from STRYPER and more. You have the incredible vocals by Michael Sweet, Oz Fox with his intense guitar, legendary Tim Gaines kills it on the bass and precision drumming by Robert Sweet. These guys deliver ferocious energy and are truly spot-on and I think if you weren’t a fan before, you will be after taking a listen. The album is set for November 5th release but you can do a pre-order here; and all iTunes pre-orders include an instant download of the album’s title track. Physical copies of the album are available for pre-order via Amazon.com – the standard CD can be pre-ordered here, while the deluxe digipack version may be pre-ordered here. If you [Read More]

3 DOORS DOWN will stage the 10th Annual The Better Life Foundation Concert

October 3, 2013

3 Doors Down have been committed for over a decade in helping THE BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION and this year marks the 10th Anniversary of their annual concert. The Better Life Foundation helps bring a positive change in the lives of children in need of food, shelter, and medical assistance, and to enhance the lives of children and young adults with special needs. Every year funds are raised an distributed to organizations and hospitals that help fulfill the band’s mission. Singer Brad Arnold explains, “This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Better Life Foundation and the weekend is going to be better than ever! Thank you to all the fans and sponsors who continue to support the foundation and the amazing work that it does.” The 10th annual concert will be held on November 16th at Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. This incredible event is being sponsored by Paul Benton and the Mississippi Army National Guard and will be featuring special guests Black Stone Cherry and Kris Ford from Red Jacket Firearms. This event is open to [Read More]

A chat with Xander Demos, shredder extraordinaire

October 2, 2013

As you know I love my rock and roll, but I have a special place in my heart for great shredder guitarists! Well I tell you there is one shredder that you might already know about but I want to make sure you do! He is Xander Demos and when you take a listen to him playing, you can’t help but be in awe of how his fingers just sweep that guitar. It is truly incredible. If you are new to him, the perfect song for you to check out right now is “White Knuckle Driving” from his CD “Guitarcadia” that one just blows me away every time! You can check out a video of him playing it here: He is just amazing. We had the chance to talk with Xander and we are pleased to bring you that interview: * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: How old were you when you first started playing guitar and can you remember what was the first song you [Read More]

Suicide Silence will continue on with new vocalist Eddie Hermida

October 2, 2013

Suicide Silence Will Continue…. UPDATE 10/4: SUICIDE SILENCE HAS RELEASED THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF EDDIE HERMIDA (ALL SHALL PERISH) AS THEIR NEW VOCALIST. HERE IS THE OFFICIAL POST AND PHOTO: “Suicide Silence is pleased to announce the addition of Eddie Hermida to the family. Many of you may be familiar with Eddie through his work with All Shall Perish. For those of you unfamiliar, our relationship with Eddie goes way back to the Spreading Disease Tour, our first U.S. headlining run, in 2006. Mitch & Eddie remained long-time friends and we felt that if the band were to continue it should be with someone Mitch knew personally and respected as both a friend and an artist. We’ve chosen Eddie as our new frontman in association with this long-standing relationship & countless other attributes from his quality of character to his dynamic vocal abilities that make him the absolute best fit for this band. We hope you all will embrace this decision with open arms understanding that this is what Mitch would have wanted. He would [Read More]

Lydia Can’t Breathe release new album and video today!

October 1, 2013

Lydia Can’t Breathe, Florida rock/metal band has just hit the road to tour with Otep. These metal fused rockers deliver catchy progressions as they blend growling and natural vocals and wrap them in forthright vocals. They have a sound that will have you wanting more. Today was a busy day for Lydia Can’t Breathe with not only the new release of their album, “Time” but they also released a video tonight for their song, “Enemies of the Night“. You can head over to Itunes or CDBaby and pick up your copy of their highly anticipated new album. This new album brings together Punk and Metal with some great catchy progressions. One of their songs off the new album is “Enemies of the Night” and here is their Official video: These guys have been insanely busy with their new album, new video and they are currently on a U.S. tour with Otep. You can check out the tour dates listed on their website and make sure to catch this ferociously energetic band in your town. [Read More]

The Charm The Fury from Holland is our Tuesdays Travels pick

October 1, 2013

From the Netherlands, comes our Tuesdays Travels pick which is The Charm The Fury. Get ready for some ferocious new music fronted with female screamer Caroline Westendorp. This band has been considered, “Holland’s best kept secret” but the time is now for all of us to enjoy their KICK ASS metal. Check them out here with their newly released video for Carte Blanche, Now that I have you excited about this new band, it is time to pick up their debut full length ” A Shade Of My Former Self”. This newly released album came out on September 17, 2013 via Pavement Entertainment. You can check out the band talking about the new album here: They are also going to be heading out on tour in supporting We Came as Romans and While She Sleeps. In addition, they are currently planning a full North American tour which we have to go to. We will see if we can bring you an album review as well as an interview with this up and coming metal [Read More]