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Best of 2013 in Concert Photos
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — 2013 was a pretty solid year for Rock ‘n’ Roll. As the year comes to a close, Rock ‘n’ Roll photographers are starting to post their “Best of” […]
Year: 2013
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HARDROCK HAVEN WRITERS’ TOP 10 FOR 2013!
Every year, Hardrock Haven staffers compile their Top 10 best releases. Our writers and photojournalists have diverse interests, allowing Hardrock Haven the ability to cover a broad spectrum of music. This is quite evident when […]
Interviews 2013
Peter Comerford of Cage the Gods
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Cage the Gods came to the fore at the end of 2013 with their debut EP Favourite Sin. There was a great blend of hard rock which was […]
Music Reviews 2013
Alan Williamson | Another Kind of World Revamp
by John Kindred – Publisher — Instrumental guitarist and composer Alan Williamson is back with his latest studio album. This time around, Williamson pays homage to the 2004 EP that started it all for him […]
Music Reviews 2013
Hardcore Superstar | C’Mon Take On Me
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Hardcore Superstar, the godfathers of the Swedish sleaze rock scene returned earlier this year with a new album, their ninth overall, titled C’Mon Take On Me. In […]
Music Reviews 2013
Varga | Enter The Metal
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Canadian rock band Varga returns to the rock scene with their latest release Enter The Metal. The band reformed in 2011. Enter The Metal was produced by Julius […]
Music Reviews 2013
Sonic Temple | The Nature of Time
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — The South Wales band, Sonic Temple, has added to their discography. Their second album is titled The Nature of Time, and it proves that the talented duo can continue […]
Interviews 2013
Joe Varga of Varga
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Canadian metal band Varga has just released their new CD Enter The Metal. Vocalist and bassist Joe Varga has checked in with Hardrock Haven to discuss Enter The […]
Music Reviews 2013
Armory | Empyrean Realms
by John Kindred – Publisher — The power metal band Armory was founded in 2001 by Chad Fisher (guitars) and Joe Kurland (guitars/drums). The band’s first album The Dawn of Enlightenment was released in 2004 […]
Music Reviews 2013
Kadavar | Abra Kadavar
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The bearded German stoner rock/doom metal/heavy rock power trio Kadavar quickly followed-up their 2012 self-titled debut EP with the full-length Abra Kadavar, which was released earlier this […]
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Bon Jovi’s 30th Anniversary of their Self-titled Debut
by Alex Smith Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Can you believe it been 30 years since Bon Jovi’s first album came out? Yup—their legendary debut with the megahit “Runaway” was released on January 21, 1984. […]
Music Reviews 2013
LaValle | Dear Sanity
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Dear Sanity is the debut offering from melodic hard rock newcomers LaValle. Led by guitarist Eddie LaValle and featuring bassist Paul Logue (Eden’s Curse), vocalist Carsten “Lizard” […]
Music Reviews 2013
Scorpion Child | Scorpion Child
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The folks at Nuclear Blast have been on a roll lately, signing retro rock bands left and right, from Kadavar to Graveyard to Orchid. The latest addition […]
Music Reviews 2013
Ajenda | Unrecognizable
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Belfast-based quartet known as Ajenda have just released a strong debut CD entitled Unrecognizable. Fans of female-fronted rock will truly enjoy the vocal butt-kicking they’ll receive from […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Jake E. Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — December 20, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — After being away from the music scene nearly 20 years, guitar virtuoso Jake E. Lee returned to his […]
Music Reviews 2013
Trucker Diablo | Songs of Iron
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — If you relish red-blooded hard rock with a southern-fried swagger, prepare to have your ears steamrolled like an 18-wheeler flattening an armadillo. It has been said that the […]
Interviews 2013
Jake E. Lee Discusses Red Dragon Cartel
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Metal history is about to be made as one of the most prolific guitarists to emerge out of the metal genre Jake E. Lee returns to the music […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Black Sabbath
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — December 14, 2013 at Sheffield Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, U.K. — Black Sabbath continued their U.K. tour at the Motorpoint Arena on a blustery Saturday evening in Sheffield. As […]
Music Reviews 2013
De Van | Current End of Days
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Where the hell did these guys come from? De Van’s new album Current End of Days is only their second release, following the incredible debut Planet Botox, and […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Burning Rain
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — December 13, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Hardrock Haven is always on the lookout for breakout bands. Although LA band Burning Rain has been together […]
Off the Rails
Ten Reasons Nu-metal is an Underrated Genre
by William Bradbury – Guest Columnist — Attempting to do this most likely is going to make me sound like Patrick Bateman in American Psycho, but hear me out: The inner 15-year-old in you wants […]
Music Reviews 2013
Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock | Bridge the Gap
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock is gearing up for the release of Bridge The Gap on Jan. 7 via Inakustik Label. The album comes in three configurations, including […]
Interviews 2013
Carmine Appice
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — One of the most innovative and powerful drummers Carmine Appice has a Rock ‘N’ Roll resume that any musician would be proud of. Carmine has worked with some […]
Music Reviews 2013
Angelica | Thrive
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Thrive is the debut solo album from Angelica Rylin, the lead vocalist of the Swedish rockers The Murder of My Sweet. Following a dream, Angelica has put together […]
Interviews 2013
Tony Harnell: Telling Tales and the TNT Reunion
by Alex Smith-Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Tony Harnell is a member of a very exclusive club called “the best singers in rock.” Along with Steve Perry, Ann Wilson, and a few others, Harnell has […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Emilie Autumn
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — December 9, 2013 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA. — The Troubadour welcomed a very special, unique, exquisite show inside of its doors on December 9th, 2013. […]
Music Reviews 2013
Inner Sanctum | Knowledge at Hand – The Anthology
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The second band to be spotlighted by Divebomb Records’ new Bootcamp series (which focuses on overlooked and forgotten demos, both new and old), is UK-based Inner Sanctum. […]
Music Reviews 2013
Javelin | Fragments of the Inner Shadow
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Fragments of the Inner Shadow is the full-length debut album from German progressive/power metal band Javelin, but unlike a lot of bands making their debut these days, […]
Interviews 2013
Joe Retta of Heaven and Earth
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — One of the most anticipated hard rock albums of 2013 was Heaven & Earth’s new release. Dig definitely met expectations of those who awaited for a full-length band’s release […]
Music Reviews 2013
Silver Cypher | Adfectus Infernus
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Adfectus Infernus is the fourth full-length release from Cincinnati-based metal band Silver Cypher. The band bills themselves as a “dark power metal” outfit, a term that brings […]
Music Reviews 2013
Atlantean Kodex | The White Goddess
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Three years after they stunned many a doom metal fan with their full-length debut The Golden Bough, Germany’s Atlantean Kodex is back with a much-anticipated follow-up. Their […]
Interviews 2013
Mille Petrozza of Kreator
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Teutonic thrash standard bearers Kreator recently laid waste to North America as part of the Legends of Thrash tour alongside Overkill and Warbringer. 2013 also saw the release […]
Interviews 2013
Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm
by Chris A. & Steve Patrick – Senior Photojournalist / Senior Columnist — On the heels of a European tour supporting Alter Bridge, Pennsylvanian rockers Halestorm are now in the middle of their own run […]
Music Reviews 2013
Boston | Life, Love & Hope
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — In the early ‘70s and ‘80s, one band that emerged out of Beantown and sold over 31 million records was Boston. Boston was the brainstorm of MIT Graduate […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Halestorm
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — December 8, 2013 at LC Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio — Halestorm fronted by energetic vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale, alongside her brother drummer Arejay, guitarist Joe Hottinger and […]
Music Reviews 2013
Red Dragon Cartel | Red Dragon Cartel
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Fifteen years after he last released original material, Jake E. Lee comes out of semi-retirement with a coup of an album. The tunes are brand new, and so […]
Interviews 2013
Interview with Guitar Virtuoso Michael Abdow
by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitar virtuoso, Michael Abdow, currently on the road with Fates Warning, has just released his second instrumental solo album Life Symbolic on Shredguy Records. Hardrock Haven talks with Michael […]
Music Reviews 2013
Hammerforce | Access Denied
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Russian sextet Hammerforce bring their power/progressive metal to the table with their second album Access Denied. Singing almost completely in their native language, it is an album that people […]
Music Reviews 2013
Amadeus Awad | Schizanimus
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Self-iteration has always been the biggest sin of rock songwriting. Some bands allow the same tune recur once in a while – rehashed and released under a different […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Faster Pussycat
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — November 30, 2013 at Vampd in Las Vegas, NV. — What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend than enjoying some Glam Rock with Faster Pussycat at Vampd? Faster […]
Music Reviews 2013
Rocka Rollas | Metal Strikes Back
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Just when you think there can’t possibly be any more songs about heavy metal, Swedish traditional metal warriors Rocka Rollas return with a new offering to prove […]
Music Reviews 2013
Manta Ray | Visions of Towering Alchemy
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The first band in the Divebomb label’s new Bootcamp series, which spotlights overlooked and forgotten demos (both new and old), is Dallas-based power metal band Manta Ray. […]
Interviews 2013
Rob Dukes of Generation Kill & Exodus
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — When he’s not fronting the legendary thrash band Exodus, Rob Dukes is also the driving force behind the thrash revival outfit Generation Kill. Consisting of Dukes on vocals, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Julia Kosterova | Springs of Time
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — You have to admire the sheer honesty of someone who releases an EP instead of a full-length album simply because this is how much top-drawer material they have […]
Music Reviews 2013
Ascension | Far Beyond The Stars
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Far Beyond The Stars is the long awaited full length debut release from Soctland’s Ascension. It may have taken almost a decade, but this power metal/speed metal release […]
Music Reviews 2013
Nästy Crüe | Rock’N’Roll Nation EP
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Nasty Crüe – spelled with the obligatory infamous “metal umlaut” (or röck döt, if you prefer) – was founded in Poland in 2007. The quartet (earlier, a quintet) is, […]
Interviews 2013
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | The Iris
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 30, 2013 at Bar Sinister in Hollywood, CA. Known as one of Hollywood’s most infamous gothic nightclubs, Bar Sinister welcomed Arizona locals The Iris to their stage […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Letter Black | Rebuild
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Rebuild is the latest release from Christian rockers The Letter Black, and a solid release it is. Fronted by the husband and wife team of Mark and Sarah […]
Music Reviews 2013
Red Line Chemistry | Tug of War
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — This album is a game-changer. Not so much for the modern hard rock genre itself, but definitely for Red Line Chemistry themselves. They have hit their stride and […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Joanne Shaw Taylor
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — November 28, 2013 at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, U.K. — Some concerts take off after a song or two, some — toward the middle, some – just […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Slayer with Gojira and 4ARM
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — November 26, 2013 at Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT. — Synonymous with metal. Icons in music. They are … Slayer! Tonight, Tommy Araya, Kerry King, Paul Bostaph and […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Airbourne
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — November 24, 2013 at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium — Airbourne is currently touring in Europe in support of their third studio album Black Dog. Band: Joel O’Keeffe – […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Fates Warning
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — November 22, 2013 at Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. Progressive metal icons, Fates Warning, is currently on tour to support their 11th studio album and first new release […]
Music Reviews 2013
Michael Abdow | Life Symbolic
by John Kindred – Publisher — Seven-string guitar virtuoso Michael Abdow returns with his sophomore instrumental solo effort titled Life Symbolic. At this stage of his career, Abdow offers 10 instrumental songs that were written […]
Music Reviews 2013
Cage The Gods | Favourite Sin EP
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — The debut release from Brits Cage The Gods is a diverse mix of American-style hard rock. This four-piece consist of members from all four corners of Great Britain, with […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Edge Of Paradise
by Matt Downy – Guest Columnist — November 9, 2013 at House Of Rock in White Marsh, MD. L.A. rockers, Edge Of Paradise took over the House Of Rock stage, as they commanded attention of […]
Music Reviews 2013
Ghost | If You Have Ghost
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Apparently not content with simply having released 2013’s best album (Infestissumam), Papa Emeritus II and his band of Nameless Ghouls is back with another unholy offering. Alongside […]
Music Reviews 2013
Witch Cross Axe To Grind
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been nearly 30 years since the debut album from Danish cult heavy metal act Witch Cross was released, but the newly reformed band is finally back […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | No Sinner
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — November 25, 2013 at The Black Heart in London, United Kingdom — You don’t have to be a nostalgia nut to dig this band. Frontwoman Colleen Rennison may […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Dir En Grey
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 24, 2013 at House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. One of the most recognizable Japanese metal bands to date, Dir En Grey made their way to Hollywood […]
Music Reviews 2013
Keldian | Outbound
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — The Science-Fiction melodic metal fanatics from Norway, Keldian, are back with their third studio effort, Outbound. Albeit they took half a decade off between their second and third […]
Interviews 2013
Mike D’Antonio of Killswitch Engage
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Massachusetts metalcore forebearers Killswitch Engage are currently well into a tour of North America alongside Huntress and Lamb of God. Earlier this year, the band also released their […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Black Star Riders
by Elsie Roymans – Photojournalist — November 20, 2013 at Biebob in Vosselaar in Belgium BLACK STAR RIDERS are currently on tour through Europe through December 15th. In 2012, the touring members of THIN LIZZY […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Buckcherry & Hardcore Superstar
by Elsie Roymans – Photojournalist — November 6, 2013 at Biebob in Vosselaar in Belgium L.A. rockers BUCKCHERRY and Swedish hard rock bad boys HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are currently out on the road co-headlining shows throughout […]
Music Reviews 2013
Aleks Sever | Danger Girl
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — The more you have to say, the less notes you play. Aleks Sever proves this adage with knowing elegance on her debut instrumental album released last September. Each […]
Interviews 2013
Music Reviews 2013
Leaves’ Eyes | Symphonies of the Night
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Symphonies of the Night marks the triumphant return of Leaves’ Eyes to the symphonic metal arena. Take everything about Leaves’ Eyes and magnify it – this means bigger […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Nonpoint with Beyond The Shore
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — November 17, 2013 at Webster Theater in Hartford, Conn. Kentucky boys, Beyond The Shore is currently touring with Nonpoint in support of their first full-length album Ghostwatcher. Mixing […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Black N’ Blue
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — November 16, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. Hot off the heels of performing in LA, Black N’ Blue made a special stop in Las Vegas performing […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | The Answer at Trix
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — October 31, 2013 at Trix in Antwerp, Belgium The Answer continue their 40 date European tour through October and November 2013. The band is touring in support of their […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Kamelot at jeugdcentrum Rondpunt 26
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — November 13, 2013 at jeugdcentrum Rondpunt 26 in Genk, Belgium Silverthorn Over Europe tour with Kamelot 2013 Kamelot, one of the most influential, exciting and innovative Metal acts in […]
Interviews 2013
Joe Duplantier of Gojira
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Joe Duplantier: “We are not a rock’n’roll band. We don’t get on stage drunk and we are not here to party.” I am catching Gojira’s frontman Joe Duplantier […]
Music Reviews 2013
Eden’s Curse | Symphony of Sin
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — After taking a three year hiatus and losing founding member and band namesake Michael Eden, Eden’s Curse are back with an impressive melodic metal masterpiece for their 4th full-length […]
Music Reviews 2013
Royal Hunt | A Life To Die For
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Danish melodic/progressive metal band Royal Hunt is back with a new album, their 12th overall, titled A Life To Die For. The band has been busy of […]
Music Reviews 2013
Aska | Fire Eater
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Long running, Texas-based traditional heavy metal band Aska is back after a six-year absence with a new album, their sixth full-length, titled Fire Eater. The band may […]
Music Reviews 2013
Now Or Never | Now Or Never
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Now Or Never’s self-titled debut finds a group of musicians, already masters of their craft through various stints in other bands, joining forces to fuse hard rock and heavy […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Sick Puppies
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — November 9th, 2013 at the Wolf Den in Uncasville, CT. — Every so often a band performs for a crowd and you can feel how much they enjoy […]
Music Reviews 2013
Flying Colors | Live in Europe
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Live footage of this recently hatched supergroup performing in Tilburg, Holland has been shot with unpretentious good taste. And it transparently shows that Steve Morse remains this outfit’s […]
Music Reviews 2013
Masters of Disguise | Knutson’s Return EP
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Masters of Disguise is a newer band formed by ex-Savage Grace touring members, Nuedi, Kalli Coldsmith, Roger Dequis, and Mario Lang. The vocals are done by Alexx Stahl who […]
Interviews 2013
William Francis of William Control
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux had the opportunity to sit down and chat with William Francis of William Control about his inspirations, literary opinions, and upcoming album. ::: Listen to the […]
Interviews 2013
Drew & Laurence of Fearless Vampire Killers
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux had a moment to chat with Drew Willnough and Laurence Beveridge of British band Fearless Vampire Killers, and although pleasantly interested by their dapper accents, they […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Fearless Vampire Killers
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 7th, 2013 at the Roxy Theatre, Hollywood, CA. — Get ready and get set for a new kind of British incursion to hit the states. London locals […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | William Control
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 7th, 2013 at the Roxy Theatre, Hollywood, CA. — The suave, dapper, and oh-so dark, William Control blew the minds of music enthusiasts on November 7th, at […]
Interviews 2013
Veronica Freeman of Benedictum
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — There is a new generation of female singers sweeping the nation. Benedictum featuring Veronica Freeman is gearing up for the release of Obey via Frontiers on Dec. 3 […]
Music Reviews 2013
Element | WTF Happened to Journalism
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Founded in 2006 by Adam Calderbank and Rob Urquhart, Element has released their forthcoming third album, WTF Happened to Journalism. The band has been working hard to produce the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Debra Devi | The Language of the Blues: from Alcorub to Zuzu
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — The book which became an instant classic when first published in 2006 now comes out in a new edition with a global distribution deal. Fans of Debra Devi’s […]
Interviews 2013
Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth of Overkill
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — New Jersey thrash pioneers Overkill are currently destroying North America with their German brothers-in-arms Kreator and Californian upstarts Warbringer as part of the Legends of Thrash tour. Never […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Davey Suicide
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 7th, 2013 at the Roxy Theatre, Hollywood, CA. — They’re back… Davey Suicide, hometown Hollywood heroes, are back to the Sunset Strip for yet another show. Taking […]
Interviews 2013
Ash, Nikki & Anthony of New Years Day
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux spent some time with Ash, Nikki, and Anthony of Hollywood band New Years Day, chatting about their Whisky a Go Go show, the formation of the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Metal Church | Generation Nothing
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Metal Church is not one of those bands you’d call “political,” at least not outright. But if you go back to songs like “Deafening Hypocrisy,” “Ivory Towers,” “More […]
Interviews 2013
Jill Janus of Huntress
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Columnist — Forward: Anabel Dflux hung out backstage with Jill Janus of Huntress, talking about her past, her future, and the band itself. Touring in support of their second album […]
Music Reviews 2013
Dario Lorina | Dario Lorina
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Dario Lorina has been turning heads on the guitar aficionado circuits for years. First as an awkward, but technically brilliant teenage virtuoso with amateur clips on YouTube, then […]
Music Reviews 2013
Avril Lavigne | Avril Lavigne
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Punk princess Avril Lavigne returns to the scene with her fifth self-titled studio release. The album finds Avril collaborating with Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger. The self-titled release features […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | New Years Day
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 9th, 2013 at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, CA. — Hollywood band New Years Day, although Anaheim locals, rocked the Whisky a Go Go on […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | Alter Bridge in Belgium
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — October 25, 2013 at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium Alter Bridge return to Europe for a sixteen-date tour that began in October and wraps up in November. The upcoming […]
Concert Photo Galleries
LIVE! | In White Noise
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 7th, 2013 at the Roxy Theatre, Hollywood, CA. — One of the hottest new bands to hit the Hollywood scene, In White Noise played their debut show […]
Interviews 2013
Mike Brown of Tracer
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — From Adelaide, Australia the hard-rocking young three-piece band known as Tracer have released their second full-length album titled El Pistolero. Produced by Kevin Shirley who has worked with Led […]
Interviews 2013
Derrick Green of Sepultura
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Legendary metal pioneers Sepultura have recently released a new record entitled The Mediator Between Head and Hands Must Be the Heart on Nuclear Blast. The album is produced […]
Music Reviews 2013
Damn Dice | Wild ‘N’ Ready
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — There are becoming more and more 80s’ influenced hard rock bands entering the scene as of late; a resurgence of one of the best decades that there has ever […]
Music Reviews 2013
Joanne Shaw Taylor | Songs from the Road
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Welcome to the new era of blues guitar. Since Sister Rosetta Tharpe we haven’t had a female guitarist of Joanne Shaw Taylor’s spirit and drive, and since SRV […]
Music Reviews 2013
Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow | Black Masquerade
by John Kindred – Publisher — Fans of Richie Blackmore who relish his return to his Neo-classical hard rock roots may not find a future Rainbow album on the horizon. But you can leave it […]
Interviews 2013
Matt O’Shaugnessy and Tony Gizzo
by Alex Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Three Decades of Metal Mayhem: It’s Friday night and it’s mayhem in the studio. Metal Mayhem, that is. About a half hour north of New York City in […]
Music Reviews 2013
Andrzej Citowicz | Not So Silent Night
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Andrzej Citowicz, the Polish guitarist Hardrock Haven readers should already be quite familiar with, is striking back again – this time, with a bit of Christmas spirit. A smart […]
Music Reviews 2013
Leah | Otherworld
by Craig Newman – Columnist — When you think of Ireland and Britain, you often envision green pastures, mountains, lakes, rivers, castles, pubs, the people (Celtic, Anglo-Saxons, Norseman and others), mythology, fables and more than […]
Music Reviews 2013
Trauma | Scratch and Scream
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Here is one of the best releases of 2013: an old obscure record by a little-known metal band with some even more obscure bonus tracks featuring Cliff Burton. […]
Music Reviews 2013
Edge of Paradise | Perfect Shade of Black
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — You might not be familiar with the band Edge of Paradise yet, but if their new EP is any indication then they will be making a major splash […]
Music Reviews 2013
Jessica Prouty Band | Set Me Free
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — If you’re a fan of female-fronted modern hard rock, then hearing a band described as “Halestorm meets Evanescence” probably makes you drool like an insane asylum inmate jacked […]
Interviews 2013
Davey Suicide
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux caught up with Davey again to inquire about his newest ventures as a band. ::: Listen to the interview ::: Your browser does not support this […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Stimulators | Rhythm Fever
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — These days when rock is losing its Dionysian steam and ditches its earnest romanticism, other genres lure in those looking for some back-to-the-basics essentials. The Stimulators may not […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Hookers ‘N’ Blow
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — November 2, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — On any given night there are numerous musical choices to celebrate the weekend. One surefire hit is to […]
Off the Rails
Exporting Doom Metal Pays Off
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — This month kicks off a North American tour for Japan’s top doom metal band, Church of Misery. On select dates, the tour will feature bands Bloody Hammers, Against the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Wolfpakk | Cry Wolf
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Sweeney and Voss are back! Their “pakk” again comprises a good few of the most respectable names in hard rock and metal – this time the list includes the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Benedictum | Obey
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — San Diego based band Benedictum is gearing up for their fourth studio release Obey on Frontiers Records in North America on Dec. 3. Benedictum was first discovered by […]
Interviews 2013
Michael Weikath of Helloween
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — German power metal legends Helloween recently completed a fall tour of North America in support of their latest album Straight Out of Hell. Hardrock Haven was fortunate enough to […]
Music Reviews 2013
Killer Dwarfs | Start @ One
by John Kindred – Publisher — Start @ One is the last release from Killer Dwarfs. The legendary Canadian band has reformed to support the release of this “lost” studio album. Start @ One was […]
Interviews 2013
Brian Korban of Heretic
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — During the heyday of thrash metal in L.A., one band that gained a lot of attention was Heretic. In the ‘80s Heretic performed with many great metal bands […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Prog Collective | Epilogue
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Once again, Billy Sherwood of Yes fame has assembled a group of some of the biggest names in progressive rock under the moniker of The Prog Collective. The […]
Music Reviews 2013
Gloryhammer | Tales From the Kingdom of Fife
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Sooner or later there was bound to be a band that looked at Rhapsody and Hammerfall and said “yeah, we can be even cheesier than that.” That […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Testament and Huntress
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — October 26, 2013 at Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT. — Huntress opened the night with vengeance. Their debut album, Spell Eater, hit the shelves in April of 2012 […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Rides | Can’t Get Enough
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Stephen Stills of Buffalo Springfield and CSN fame teams up with fellow classic rock vet Barry Goldberg and young guitar gun Kenny Wayne Shepherd to refresh some vintage […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Nearly Deads | Survival Guide EP
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Female fronted pop punk and rock bands have always existed, but it seems that since Paramore exploded onto the scene nearly ten years ago now, this formula for success […]
Interviews 2013
Andrew Hunt of Buffalo Summer
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — October 26, 2013 at the Bodega Venue, Nottingham — Influenced by the 70’s classic rock ‘retro era’, South Wales rock outfit BUFFALO SUMMER could well be the next in, […]
Off the Rails
20 CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS OF 2013
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — A summer in London resembles one big never-ending music festival: several A-listers playing on the same night at different venues, not to mention B-listers, C-listers, various up-and-comers, chancers, […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Slayer
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 25, 2013 at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV. — It has been five months since metal lost one of its guitar heroes Jeff Hanneman of Slayer […]
Music Reviews 2013
Larry Carlton and Robben Ford | Unplugged The Paris Concert
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — This polished combination of smooth jazz, pop, rock, and fusion should be at the top of this year’s compulsory viewing of each guitar nerd on the planet. And […]
Music Reviews 2013
Def Leppard | Viva! Hysteria
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Well that old cliché’ does not ring true in this case. As music fans worldwide can now enjoy the performance of […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Bullet For My Valentine
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — October 19, 2013 at Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT. — Bullet For My Valentine is touring the states and tonight they were playing in Connecticut. A general admission […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Whitechapel
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — October 18, 2013 at House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Opening for a sold out GWAR show, Whitechapel came onto the stage in a dark and brooding […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Diamond Plate
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — October 19, 2013 at Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, CT. — Embarking on the north American tour with Death Angel, Battlecross, and many more, Diamond Plate opened at the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Stryper | No More Hell To Pay
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Being a Christian metal band, Stryper undoubtedly eschews lying, so when they claim No More Hell To Pay is their best album ever, you want to believe they […]
Interviews 2013
Nate Garnette and Scott Hedrick of Skeletonwitch
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Ohio-based Skeletonwitch are about to release their latest blackened thrash masterpiece entitled Serpents Unleashed on October 29th. Serpents Unleashed is the band’s fifth full-length record and the fourth for […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | GWAR
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — October 18, 2013 at House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — One of the most uniquely characterized and memorable bands to hit the face of the music scene […]
Music Reviews 2013
The First | Take Courage
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — The First’s second album Take Courage is sure to send this rock quintet into the big league. Hailing from the small UK market town of Wisbech on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Alter Bridge & Halestorm
by Elsie Roymans – Photojournalist — October 25, 2013 at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium — Alter Bridge is currently on on tour in Europe with Halestorm. Hardrock Haven’s Elsie Roymans caught their recent performance […]
Music Reviews 2013
Dark Design | Prey for the Future
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — If the Heaven & Hell Records roster can be said to have a type, it’s probably a hybrid of thrash and power metal sounds with a strong […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | A Fire Inside
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — October 22, 2013 at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood, CA. — One of the most iconic bands of this day and age found their way to Los Angeles […]
Interviews 2013
Kelii Compulsive of Obsessive Compulsive
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — If the essential ingredients in all great rock ‘n’ roll are anger, energy, intensity and belief, then Manchester’s four-piece Obsessive Compulsive have them all in abundance. Formed at the […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Five Finger Death Punch
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — October 12, 2013 at Best Buy Theater in New York City, NY. — Two words … SOLD OUT! Playing small clubs in support of their newest release The […]
Music Reviews 2013
Noctum | Final Sacrifice
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — Described as a “fictional horror story where each song communicates a portion of the overall narrative,” Noctum’s Final Sacrifice, offers clear, solid vocals, rippin’ guitar solos and creative […]
Interviews 2013
Diamond Plate
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux sat down to chat with Chicago natives Diamond Plate during their recent show at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood on October 19th. […]
Interviews 2013
Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Finnish symphonic metal legends Nightwish have certainly had a tumultuous past year starting with dismissing their vocalist Anette Olzon in October of 2012 while on tour with Kamelot in […]
Interviews 2013
Roy DaVis of Farraday
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Farraday is a Greek-based melodic rock duo who has just put out its debut album Shades of Love on AOR Heaven records. In short what the melodic rock fan […]
Interviews 2013
Todd Kerns and Kurt Frohlich
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — What better way to spend Columbus Day weekend than at Vamp’d for the CD release party of The Underground Rebels with special opening guest Todd Kerns on Oct. […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | KORN in Las Vegas
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 12, 2013 at The Palms in Las Vegas, NV. — Korn is currently on tour in support of their latest release The Paradigm Shift. The band made […]
Music Reviews 2013
Siren’s Cry | Scattered Horizons
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Siren’s Cry is the latest band to make their way into the now crowded symphonic power metal scene with their debut full length album entitled Scattered Horizons. The […]
Off the Rails
Melodic Rock Fest 3 Memories
by Alex Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Feedback following the recent Melodic Rock Fest 3 Festival (MRF3) has been positive and enthusiastic. The general consensus is that MRF3 was an incredible weekend of music, friendship, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Harem Scarem | Mood Swings II
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Once again a strong Canadian Wind is blowing – this time it is a reunited Harem Scarem delivering a solid and complete re-recording of their classic 1993 album […]
Music Reviews 2013
Downfall 2012 | Every Man For Himself: Issue Two
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Smashing down genre barriers like a berserk bull blowing through a sheet of balsa wood, Texas-based metal act Downfall 2012 return with the aptly-titled Issue Two, the 2nd […]
Music Reviews 2013
Restrayned | Dark New Day
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Sacramento four-piece Restrayned play a combination of hard rock and melodic metal, which works well in some instances, but in others it lacks the muscle to make any serious […]
Music Reviews 2013
Voodoo Highway | Showdown
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Italian five-piece Voodoo Highway add their name to an ever expanding list of classic hard rock artists, with their sophomore album Showdown. The thing is, this genre has been […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Sixxis | The Sixxis
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — The Sixxis are an American hard rock trio whose influences are stated to include Zeppelin, Muse and System Of A Down. It is a rather strange and diverse list, […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | SAXON in Las Vegas
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 2, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Heavy metal band Saxon is currently on tour and made a special stop in Las Vegas at Vamp’d […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | The Winery Dogs in Las Vegas
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 4, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Every blue moon a super group comes along to grab the attention of the music industry. On Oct. […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Reckless Love with Laura Wylde
by Emma Jenkins – Columnist — October 5, 2013 at The Rock City in Nottingham, U.K. — Tonight’s opening act was Aussie relocated to L.A. Laura Wilde, a feisty female singer with surfer chick good […]
Music Reviews 2013
W.E.T. | Rise Up
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — It has been a good three years since the release of the remarkable melodic rock debut of all-star band W.E.T. (the musical combination of Work of Art, Eclispe and […]
Music Reviews 2013
Richie Scarlet | I Plead The Fifth
by John Kindred – Publisher — Aramis Records revisits Richie Scarlet’s 2012 I Plead The Fifth by re-releasing the studio effort on vinyl. The LP has been pressed on 180g red vinyl and is a […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Baroness in Luxembourg
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — Oct 2, 2013 at Den Atelier, Luxembourg in Luxembourg — Baroness 2013 Tour returns to Europe, U.K. and Australia. Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly caught the band live at Den […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Bret Michaels
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 2, 2013 at Henderson Pavillon in Henderson, NV. — Poison front man and reality television star Bret Michaels rocked Henderson Pavilion on Oct. 2. The outdoor arena […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Trivium with DevilDriver
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 at TOAD’S PLACE in NEW HAVEN, CT. — California’s own DevilDriver was met by a packed club eagerly awaiting their arrival. Touring in support of […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Reckless Love
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — October 5, 2013 at Rock City, Nottingham UK — In support of their recently released third studio album Spirit, Finland’s new heroes Reckless Love hit the UK for a […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Hatebreed with Shadow’s Fall, The Acacia Strain and Battlecross
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 at WEBSTER THEATER in HARTFORD, CT. — Fresh off the Mayhem Fest tour, Battlecross attacked the Webster’s stage with a vengeance! Technically on point and […]
Interviews 2013
Michael Valentine of Love and Death
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux had a chat with Michael Valentine, bassist for hard rock band Love and Death. They talked about tours, music, and inspirations. HRH: What has been your […]
Music Reviews 2013
Orchid | Mouths of Madness
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — At this point we’re well into a new wave of old school heavy rock/stoner metal/doom metal/(insert your favorite term here) bands. It seems like legions of bearded […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | The Winery Dogs
by Craig Newman – Columnist — October 3, 2013 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA The new power trio The Winery Dogs starts their first U.S. show at Southern California. The Winery Dogs […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | SAXON
by Craig Newman – Columnist — October 4, 2013 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, CA Saxon formed in 1976 in Barnsley, Yorkshire named as Son of A Bitch. They changed their name […]
Music Reviews 2013
New Day Dawn | Rise Above This
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Rise Above This is the latest EP release from New Jersey’s New Day Dawn, and the group not only brings it with tons of Jersey sass and attitude, […]
Interviews 2013
Rob Wylde of Teenage Casket Company
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Hot on the heels of Teenage Casket Company’s new release, Still Standing, lead singer/guitarist Rob Wylde checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about why they are still […]
Music Reviews 2013
Knightmare | In Death’s Shadow
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Here’s one that slipped by us at the tail end of 2012 and deserves another look. In Death’s Shadow is the debut full-length from Melbourne-based heavy metal […]
Music Reviews 2013
Tigertailz | Knives EP
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Tigertailz is back—well, sorta; this is hardly an all-original lineup—with a brand new EP that, against all odds, isn’t a rock ‘n’ roll train wreck. In fact, prepare […]
Interviews 2013
Music Reviews 2013
Black Label Society | Unblackened
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Zakk Wylde struck it double lucky when Ozzy hired him back in 1987. Not only was it one of the most prolific, best-paid gigs in rock, but the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Teenage Casket Company | Still Standing
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — It’s been a few years—ok almost seven—but Teenage Casket Company (TCC) is back with a new studio album called Still Standing. For their career, these musicians have found […]
Music Reviews 2013
Starfire | The Way I Am
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Way I Am is the third album release from the LA-based alternative/progressive rock act Starfire. Founded and fronted by vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist and songwriter Dairenn Lombard, Starfire’s […]
Music Reviews 2013
Jackal | Cry of the Jackal
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — As of late, reunions for bands have been pretty popular. This is true for different locations, including Denmark. Jackal will be re-releasing Cry of the Jackal with five bonus […]
Music Reviews 2013
Joanne Shaw Taylor | Almost Always Never
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Having made a name for herself and won accolades in the blues and classic rock circles, Joanne Shaw Taylor now seeks to expand her identity with a stunning […]
Interviews 2013
Diminished 7
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux sat down with goth-metal band Diminished 7 in the studio to talk about the band’s future plans, their upcoming Austin concert, and life as Hollywood rockers. […]
Music Reviews 2013
Legion | V
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — V is the fifth studio release from melodic metal rockers Legion. Despite being fronted by the seemingly boundless energy of Phil Vincent, Legion truly showcases the songwriting skills […]
Interviews 2013
Ray Luzier of Korn
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Korn is gearing up for their eleventh studio release The Paradigm Shift on October 8th. The CD marks the return of guitarist Brian “Head” Welch. The Paradigm Shift […]
Interviews 2013
Down Press Conference Hellfest 2013
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — JULY 21-22, 2013 in Clisson, France — DOWN’s press conference at this year’s Hellfest, which was held June 21-23 in Clisson, France. Band: Phil Anselmo – vocals, guitar (1991–present) […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Steve Vai
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — September 8th 2013 at Theatre Sébastopol in Lille, France — Steve Vai Story of Light Europe 2013 Tour Set List: 1. Racing the World 2. Velorum 3. Building the […]
Interviews 2013
J.Dracman of DARKC3LL
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux had the opportunity to talk to DARKC3LL’s very own Jesse Dracman, an Australian metal band that has caused quite the buzz. Anabel talked to Jesse about […]
Music Reviews 2013
Michael Lee Firkins | Yep
by Alissa Ordabai – Columnist — Starting his career in the early 90s as one of Mike Varney’s protégés, Michael Lee Firkins nevertheless managed to avoid participating in the chops game of the time. Composition, […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | KIX
by Ed Esposito – Photojournalist — September 6, 20132 at Bergen Performance Center in Englewood, NJ — Kix, the “old road warriors” made a successful return engagement at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Leprous | Coal
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — After delivering one of the absolute best progressive metal albums of the decade with 2011’s Bilateral, it’s safe to say that expectations were very high for Leprous’s […]
Music Reviews 2013
Eve To Adam | Locked & Loaded
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — With Locked & Loaded, Eve To Adam (ETA) have moved from the modern rock minor leagues to the majors. Not by proffering anything innovative to the proverbial table, […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | All That Remains
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 16th, 2013 on at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA. — Rockstar Allegiance Tour with Airbourne (not present during the LA date), All That Remains, and Volbeat. […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Carnival of Madness Tour
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 15, 20132 at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV. — The Carnival Of Madness Tour rolled into Las Vegas at The Joint with a vengeance. As I […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Sebastian Bach with The Sin City Sinners
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 14, 20132 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Sebastian Bach made a rare intimate appearance at Vamp’d with the Sin City Sinners on Sept. 14. Fans […]
Music Reviews 2013
Slammer | The Work of Idle Hands
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1989, The Work of Idle Hands was the debut album from UK thrash metal band Slammer. The band was a lesser known player in […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | HIM
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — September 16th, 2013 on at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA. — Finnish love metal-ers HIM returned to the states after a lengthy hiatus on September 16th. Due to […]
Music Reviews 2013
Blood Ceremony | The Eldritch Dark
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — One of the more promising bands in the whole resurgence of occult-themed heavy/stoner/psychedelic rock is Canadian act Blood Ceremony, who has returned with their third album, titled […]
Music Reviews 2013
Riot Kings | Devil’s Medicine
by Alex Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Looking for a new CD to rock during the fall/Halloween season? Check out Riot Kings’ Devil’s Medicine. One of the pleasures of following a good band is seeing […]
Music Reviews 2013
White Wizzard | The Devil’s Cut
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — California-based traditional heavy metal warriors White Wizzard are back with a new album this year. The Devil’s Cut is the band’s third full-length album, and as with […]
Music Reviews 2013
Charming Grace | Charming Grace
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — In 2010 German melodic rock label, Avenue of Allies released Shining Line, one of the most ambitious albums of their catalog, an all-star melodic rock project based on the […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — September 10, 2013 at The Jazz Café in London, United Kingdom — You scan the stage trying to spot the legendary star attraction, and for a moment become […]
Music Reviews 2013
Defy Tolerance | Stop the Bleeding
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Defy Tolerance occupy that middle ground between rock and metal. Heavier than Hinder, but not quite as gruffly bruising as, say, Five Finger Death Punch. This album—their debut—is […]
Music Reviews 2013
Farraday | Shades of Love
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — German AOR Label signs Greek-based melodic rock band. Déjà vu? Well, the renowned AOR Heaven seems to be keeping an attentive eye over the Greek rock industry having already […]
Interviews 2013
Floor Jansen of ReVamp and Nightwish
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Dutch songstress Floor Jansen has gone through quite a lot in the last few years and she lets all her emotions flow through on ReVamp’s sophomore record Wild […]
Off the Rails
Sinister Guitar Picks: Brings the Metal
by John Kindred – Publisher — Of all the tools in a guitarist arsenal, the pick may be the most overlooked. The guitar pick, or plectrum, typically is made of plastic, nylon or tortoiseshell but […]