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Recent Blu-ray CD DVD Reviews

Battle Beast | <em>Steel</em> Battle Beast | Steel

by Nikiforos Skoumas Staff Writer – And just when you thought major labels no longer invest on newcomer acts, comes Battle Beast. The plainly titled Steel is their debut album, issued by Nuclear... 

Chakras | <em>Cedric</em> Chakras | Cedric

by Joe Mis Staff Writer – Cedric is the debut release from Cincinnati-based alternative/heavy/goth rockers Chakras. Formed and fronted by singer Andrea Simler DeGolier, Chakras blends elements of... 

Various Artists | <em>New Year Killing Spree 2011</em> Various Artists | New Year Killing Spree 2011

by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer – AA country with a vast and incredibly diverse cultural heritage, India – strangely enough – offers rather slim pickings when it comes to metal. Or at least this... 

On Top | <em>Top Heavy</em> On Top | Top Heavy

by Nikiforos Skoumas Staff Writer – Top Heavy is the brand debut album by American sleaze-glam-metal band On Top. Lets get this out of the way before moving to the heart of the matter; what many... 

Blessed By A Broken Heart | <em>Feel the Power</em> Blessed By A Broken Heart | Feel the Power

by Mark Allen Staff Writer – Those of us lucky enough to grow up amidst the excess of the ‘80s fondly recall when Aqua Net and spandex ruled the metal world, when bands like Poison, Stryper, and... 

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Recent Interviews

Karl Demata Karl Demata

by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer – Best known for being a member of the British prog-rock outfit Crippled Black Phoenix, Karl Demata has also recently been receiving acclaim as a solo artist following... 

Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe

by Derric Miller Staff Writer – Lillian Axe guitarist Steve Blaze checked in to talk about their upcoming studio release The Days Before Tomorrow; the journey of finding and recording with... 

In Defense of the New: An Interview with Oath of Insanity In Defense of the New: An Interview with Oath of Insanity

by Alex Barbieri Staff Writer – In the Disney/Pixar film Ratatouille, food critic Anton Ego said, “There are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense... 

Dale Stewart of Seether Dale Stewart of Seether

by Cameron Edney Guest Staff Writer – Seether’s Stewart Talks Touring Australia, Fans and latest album. Forming in South Africa in 1999 and spending most of their time these days in the United... 

Greg Puciato of The Dillinger Escape Plan Greg Puciato of The Dillinger Escape Plan

by Cameron Edney Guest Staff Writer – In February American Metallers The Dillinger Escape Plan will once again return to Australia to take part in the Soundwave Festival’s. No stranger to touring... 

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Concert Reviews

LIVE! | Chickenfoot LIVE! | Chickenfoot

by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer January 14, 2012 at Brixton Academy in London, United Kingdom This was Chickenfoot’s second ever show in London, the band having played here previously in June 2009. During... 

LIVE! | Alice Cooper LIVE! | Alice Cooper

by Chris A. Staff Writer – December 12, 2011 at Taft Theater in Cincinnati, Ohio He’s one of the most recognizable people in the world, a big-time rockstar who inspired the likes of Kiss, Motley... 

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Latest News

SPV / Steamhammer comments on the passing of Mark Reale / RIOT

“With deep sadness we have to say goodbye to one of the most underrated guitar players and composers on this planet: Mark Reale. [Read more of this news post]  Read More →

Mark Reale Riot Guitarist Dead At 57 From Complications Related to Crohn’s Disease

Mark Reale, the founding guitarist of the legendary metal band Riot, passed away yesterday (January 25) in a San Antonio hospital, from complications related to Crohn’s disease. Reale lived with Crohn’s... [Read more of this news post]

Lana Lane Announces New Album, “El Dorado Hotel”

The iconic symphonic rock vocalist returns after a 4-year hiatus. After a four-year break since her last album, Lana Lane is back with her most powerful release to date, “El Dorado Hotel.”... [Read more of this news post]

JEFF LOOMIS Reveals Guest Vocalist on Upcoming Album

Legendary guitarist JEFF LOOMIS has been in the studio the last few months working on his highly anticipated sophomore solo album, to be released later this year. Since entering the studio, LOOMIS has... [Read more of this news post]

King Diamond offers an update; hints at upcoming shows

It has just been confirmed that King Diamond has joined forces with Nick Storch at ICM and Paul Ryan at The Agency Group. Nick Storch will be in charge of booking King Diamond concerts in North and South... [Read more of this news post]

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