Music Reviews 2012
Magnum | On the 13th Day
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — Long running British melodic rockers Magnum are back with a new studio album, their 16th overall, titled On the 13th Day. The band has been active since the […]
Month: October 2012
Off the Rails
The Top 12 Guitar Players You Must See Live
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Influential, timeless and just plain smokin’ players who have and are setting the standard.
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Dead Can Dance
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — October 26, 2012 The Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom — Six years between tours and sixteen years between albums is enough for a whole generation of fans […]
Music Reviews 2012
Nasty Idols | Back to Kalifornia
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — These guys have been called the godfathers of the Swedish Sleaze Metal Movement. Newer acts like Crazy Lixx and Hardcore Superstar may be resurrecting that sleazy ‘80s hard […]
Interviews 2012
Simon Wright of Dio Disciples
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — In tribute to of one of the greatest singers in Metal, Ronnie James Dio, the Dio Disciples are taking the metal scene by storm on their current U.S. […]
Music Reviews 2012
EnChanTya | Dark Rising
by Joe Mis – Columnist — Dark Rising is the debut release from Portugal’s EnChanTya. The band bills itself as Progressive Goth Metal, and that seems to be an apt term. Their music is definitely […]
Music Reviews 2012
Gretchen Menn | Hale Souls
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — It is rare for an artist’s influences to be so obviously transparent but at the same time to be absorbed so organically into personal style to create an […]
Music Reviews 2012
The Dollyrots | The Dollyrots
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — After The Dollyrots third studio album, A Little Messed Up, things seemingly got a little messed up. Drummer Chris Black left the band, and they decided to forgo […]
Music Reviews 2012
Walking Papers | Walking Papers
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Walking Papers being referred to in the press as a “supergroup” says little about the past record of each member of this newly formed Seattle quartet. But a […]
Interviews 2012
Yanni, Alexi & Cheshire of Stinking Lizaveta
by Caitlin Hardee – Guest Columnist — We were upstairs in the Berliner club Cassiopeia, and it was the last stop of a lengthy European tour for Stinking Lizaveta. The band lounged on torn beige […]
Interviews 2012
James Rivera of Helstar
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Few bands can say they have sustained 30 years in the music business. But Texas band Helstar stands loud and proud with the release of 30 Years Of […]
Interviews 2012
Doro Pesch of Doro and Warlock Fame
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Often referred to as the Metal Queen, Doro Pesch has reached her legendary status through a combination of innate musical talent and an insatiable work-ethic. The German vocal powerhouse […]
Music Reviews 2012
Candice | Night Reflections
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Candice Night’s style – which is a total unity of her artistic devices and her ultimate purpose – connects the diversity of genres on her debut solo release […]
Music Reviews 2012
Ten | Heresy And Creed
by John Kindred – Publisher — Ten returns with their 10th studio album titled Heresy And Creed. Singer and songwriter Gary Hughes pulls in new members to the Ten family and follows up last year’s […]
Music Reviews 2012
Rattleshake | Rattleshake
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — The San Francisco Bay Area metal scene in the mid to late 1980s is obviously famous for its thrash metal bands, but there was also a smaller, but […]
Music Reviews 2012
Staind | Live From Mohegan Sun
by John Kindred – Publisher — Live From Mohegan Sun is the first official live album released by Staind. The CD was recorded in November 2011 at the Mohgan Sun Casino in Montville, Conn. The […]
Music Reviews 2012
Cathrine Jauer | When I Sing
by Joe Mis – Columnist — When I Sing is the triumphant solo release from German-born singer/songwriter Cathrine Jauer. Better known as the vocalist and bassist for the rock-pop band First Child, Jauer has come […]
Music Reviews 2012
Jason Becker | Boy Meets Guitar
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — 2012 has been an eventful year for Jason Becker. A documentary film about him is premiering all over the world, Carvin’s custom shop has just released a tribute […]
Music Reviews 2012
Vision | Hope & Fear
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Chicago-based Heavy Metal group Vision’s latest studio effort Hope & Fear is a follow-up to their 2009 effort, The Other Side of Grey. The band features Nefarious on […]
Music Reviews 2012
Paul Gilbert | Vibrato
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Venturing to widen his ever-expanding musical horizons even further, Paul Gilbert on his new solo release is stepping outside of his stylistic comfort zone with trademark diligence. Apart […]
Off the Rails
Led Zeppelin Celebration Day Film Premiere
by Jadranka Jade – Photographer —
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Richie Sambora
by Marcel M. Groeneveld – Columnist — October 10, 2012 at De Melkweg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Richie Sambora kicks off tour in Europe! What do you do if you are in one of the biggest […]
Interviews 2012
Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — He is often called one of the most charismatic characters in rock, the last true great front-man of Rock ’n’ Roll to walk the stage. Warrior Soul front-man Kory […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Steve Vai
Steve Vai ‘s The Story of Light ends US tour 2012 at Agoura Hills, California. October 13, 2012 Review and photo’s by: Craig Newman October 13, 2012 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA […]
Interviews 2012
Ryan Hoke and drummer Brian Dugan of Candlelight Red
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Earlier this year Hardrock Haven introduced their readers to an up and coming band that hailed from Pennsylvania called Candlelight Red. It has been a whirlwind year for […]
Music Reviews 2012
Epidemic | Pandemic – The Demo Anthology
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — Hailing from Palo Alto, CA, Epidemic was one of the lesser known bands to emerge from the legendary Bay Area thrash scene in the late ‘80s. Epidemic released […]
Interviews 2012
Jason Fuller of Blood Duster
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — Aussie Extreme Metaller’s Blood Duster are back on the touring scene, currently hitting Australia as part of the Bastardfest line-up featuring an array of Australian bands from various […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Marty Friedman
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — October 12, 2012 at The Underworld Club, London, United Kingdom For many the choice this evening was between going to see Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul […]
Music Reviews 2012
Dokken | Broken Bones
by Alex Barbieri – Columnist — Don Dokken has said publicly that Dokken’s latest album, Broken Bones, will be their last. If the new album is Dokken’s swan song, then the band is finishing a […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Slash with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — October 11, 2012 Brixton Academy, London, United Kingdom It’s difficult to pinpoint what exactly made this show so special. One thing is for certain: this was undeniably the […]
Interviews 2012
Heleno Vale of Soulspell
by Joe Mis – Columnist — Soulspell is the Brazilian metal opera project created by drummer Heleno Vale, and the “cast” has recently released their third full length album entitled Hollow’s Gathering. Once again, Soulspell […]
Music Reviews 2012
Becoming The Archetype | I Am
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Becoming The Archetype (BTA) are in no danger of being pigeonholed; none of their albums have sounded alike. They dabbled with death metal on their debut (Terminate Damnation), […]
Music Reviews 2012
Ulver | Childhood’s End
by Trevor Portz – Columnist — Ever since they followed up a black metal debut with an acoustic folk album, the members of Ulver have continually changed and metamorphosed, challenging fans—both old and new—with each […]
Music Reviews 2012
Green Day | Uno!
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — It’s been three years since we’ve seen a new studio album from Green Day, and given the success of their ambitious 2009 concept album 21st Century Breakdown it’s […]
Music Reviews 2012
The Chimpz | Who Can I Trust
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — The Chimpz and Jesus have something in common: both possess the power of resurrection. Christ may have brought Lazarus—not to mention Himself—back from the grave, but with their […]
Music Reviews 2012
Youngblood | No Retreat
by John Kindred – Publisher — Youngblood originally signed a recording contract with Sony/Epic Records in 1989. At that time, the band included vocalist Bobby Sisk, guitarists Jeff Diehl and Eric Saylors, keyboardist Danny William, […]
Music Reviews 2012
Bonrud | Save Tomorrow
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — It’s been a long time coming, but melodic rockers Bonrud are finally back with the follow-up to their 2004 self-titled debut album. The new album is titled Save […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Anthrax, Testament & Death Angel
by Alex Barbieri & Jonna Ambur – Senior Columnist / Photojournalist — OCTOBER 4, 2012 AT WEBSTER THEATER, HARTFORD, CT On a Mission to Bring Back Old School Metal Some of Connecticut’s best and heaviest […]
Interviews 2012
Jon Levin of Dokken
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — One band that helped define the metal genre is DOKKEN. The band has recently released their latest CD BROKEN BONES on Frontiers Records. In this Exclusive interview for […]
Music Reviews 2012
Hotel Diablo | The Return to Psycho California
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Motel Six might leave the light on for you, but Hotel Diablo will rock your socks off and make you want to bang your head, not lay it […]
Music Reviews 2012
KIX | Live in Baltimore
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — Disclaimer: This record is being released as a CD/DVD combo (on Oct. 21 in Europe and Oct. 25 in the U.S.) but this review is just for the CD. […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Edge of Paradise
by Eric Nikolaev – Guest Columnist — October 10, 2012 at the Majestic Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA Edge of Paradise live at the Majestic Ventura Theater was a great night for the band and […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Nightwish with Kamelot
by John Kindred – Publisher — Sept. 27, 2012 at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City, Mo. Nightwish’s Imaginaerum North American tour rolled through Kansas City on Sept. 27, with special guest Kamelot. Interestingly enough, […]
Music Reviews 2012
Dio | The Very Beast of Vol. 2
by John Kindred – Publisher — There is no doubt that the legacy of Ronnie James Dio will burn forever in the heart of metal fans all over the world. With that said, Niji Entertainment […]
Music Reviews 2012
Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi | WhoCares
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Humanitarianism and metal music are rarely closely associated (except for the glory of Hear ’n Aid, of course). However, in 2011 Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi, two metal legends, […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Dee Snider
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 1, 2012 at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, NV As Summer refuses to come to a close in Vegas, the very successful Rock Of Vegas Summer […]
Music Reviews 2012
Eugenic Death | Crimes Against Humanity
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Crimes Against Humanity is the debut full-length release from Greensboro, NC thrash metal band Eugenic Death, who are one of a growing legion of new bands that are […]
Music Reviews 2012
D.A.M. | Human Wreckage and Inside Out (reissues)
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — When it comes to the thrash metal scenes in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, the Bay Area and German scenes tend to garner the most attention, and […]
Music Reviews 2012
Cold Steel | 20 Years of NY Thrash – The Demo Anthology
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — The fourth installment in Stormspell Records’ Red, White and Heavy “arcane collector series” of previously unreleased demo recordings comes from New York thrash metal band Cold Steel. The […]
Music Reviews 2012
Hellsingland Underground | Evil Will Prevail
by Derric Miller Managing Editor — “Everybody seemed so depressed, yet nobody sang the blues. Except for this little band … we made the music feel new.” While that at first glance appears a grand […]
Music Reviews 2012
Soulspell | Hollow’s Gathering
by Joe Mis – Columnist — Hollow’s Gathering is the latest release from the Brazilian metal opera project Soulspell created by drummer Heleno Vale. Once again, Soulspell uses an number of well know vocalists as […]