Toranaga
Music Reviews 2013

Toranaga | God’s Gift (Deluxe Edition)

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1990, God’s Gift was the second album from UK-based thrash metal band Toranaga. The two years since their Peaceville debut Bastard Ballads found the […]

Ramos
Music Reviews 2013

Hedras Ramos | Atoms and Space

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Attention Hedras Ramos is receiving this month as the guitarist on Sir Christopher Lee’s freshly released album sparks an interest in Guatemalan player’s solo work. It turns out […]

AMBERIAN DAWN - Re-Evolution
Music Reviews 2013

Amberian Dawn | Re-Evolution

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Symphonic metal and Scandinavia go together like chocolate and peanut butter, thus the newest release from Finland’s Amberian Dawn should not come as a surprise. As one would […]

Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Tom Keifer

by Gary Dean Ash – Columnist — May 14, 2013 at Knuckleheads in Kansas City, MO. Tom Keifer took the stage at Knuckleheads, a venue off the beaten path in Kansas City, Mo., that is […]

Music Reviews 2013

Meroe | Sick Society

by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Meroe has released their third album, Sick Society, and is already working on their next one. This heavy rock band originates from Munich and has a very ’80s style […]

Spocks Beard
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Spock’s Beard

by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — May 2, 2013 at Spirit of 66 in Verviers, Belgium — InsideOut Music’s 20th Anniversary is extremely proud to present the European tour from progressive-rock legends Spock’s Beard, who […]

The Resistance
Interviews 2013

Jesper Strömblad of The Resistance

by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Swedish death metal pioneer Jesper Strömblad, formerly of In Flames, is currently supporting the first full-length album from his new band The Resistance alongside guitarist Glenn Ljungström (ex-In Flames), […]

madlife
Music Reviews 2013

Madlife | 21st Century Megalomaniac

by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Madlife’s much anticipated fourth album, 21st Century Megalomaniac, has released, and it proves that this band is redefining metal and hard rock. Madlife formed in 2000, and ever since […]

Dokken
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | DOKKEN

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — May 11, 2013 at Henderson Pavillion in Henderson, NV. On any given night in Las Vegas there is multiple choices to make for your weekend entertainment. This weekend […]

Electirc Child
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Electric Child

by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — May 18, 2013 at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Electric Child enjoyed an electrifying performance at Hollywood’s legendary Roxy Theatre on May 18. Originally formed in 2008, and […]

Lord
Music Reviews 2013

Lord | Digital Lies

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Australian traditional/power metal force Lord is back with a new album, titled Digital Lies. It’s the fourth full-length from the band, which of course was formed as […]

Giuntini Project IV
Music Reviews 2013

Giuntini | Giuntini Project IV

by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Aldo Guitini is a guitarist that tends to take his time when he is crafting new music. It has been over six years since part three of his Giuntini […]

The Germ
Music Reviews 2013

The Distorting Glass | The Germ

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Distorting Glass is a four-piece electronic rock act based in London, and their music is perhaps best described on the band’s own web site as “Faustian Rock” […]

Rich Antonelli
Music Reviews 2013

Rich Antonelli | Voiceless

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — $kyhigh guitarist and lead guitarist of the Bon Jovi tribute band Bon Jersey drives home a simple point on his debut release. Fame and hype – he reminds […]

Redrum
Music Reviews 2013

Redrum | Victims of Our Circumstance

by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — It has been a good five years since the release of Redrum’s debut album No Turning Back. The Greek-German outfit fronted by renowned singer Michael Bormann has returned with […]

Music Reviews 2013

Artlantica | Across The Seven Seas

by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Artlantica’s debut album, Across The Seven Seas, is a compilation of Neo-classical charm and witty instrumentals. The band comes from the remnants of Artension and Angel of Eden and […]

Hey Vanity
Music Reviews 2013

Hey Vanity | Breathe, Bleed, Grow

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Hey Vanity is not something you yell at someone looking in a mirror. Rather it is a four-piece indie rock band that hails from Essex in the UK. […]

Santa Cruz
Music Reviews 2013

Santa Cruz | Screaming For Adrenaline

by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Fans of that Scandinavian neo-sleaze sound will think Christmas has come early when they hear the combustible licks and red-hot hooks of Santa Cruz, the Finnish band poised […]

Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | ROCK ON THE RANGE 2013 DAY 1

by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Grey skies welcomed the attendees to the 2013 Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio’s Crew Stadium on the opening Friday morning. Now an institution and in […]

Devour the Day
Interviews 2013

Joey “Chicago” Walser of Devour The Day

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Devour The Day featuring former members of Egypt Central, Joey “Chicago” Walser and Blake Allison, have released their debut album Time & Pressure on Fat Lady Music. Their […]

Kristof Bathory
Interviews 2013

Dawn of Ashes Kristof Bathory

by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — Kristof Bathory talks about their latest album Anathema, the band’s symbolism, and what fans should expect from Dawn of Ashes in the future. Hardrock Haven: Congratulations on your newest […]

Device 2013
Interviews 2013

Will Hunt of Evanescence & Device

by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — “Device” the new project by Disturbed front-man David Draiman is making waves in the heavy metal world. Selected as the 2013 “Best New Talent” Draiman’s taken the act […]

Dawn of Ashes
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Dawn of Ashes

by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — May 11, 2013 at Bar Sinister in Hollywood, CA — Brainchild of Kristof Bathory, Dawn of Ashes formed in 2001 and has since been a prevalent force in the […]

Age of Days
Music Reviews 2013

Age of Days | Radioactivity

by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — If you’re weary of modern hard rock that is so blatantly mainstream that every song is designed around ear-candy hooks and radio-ready choruses, then you’ll want to avoid […]

warmaster
Music Reviews 2013

Death Dealer | War Master

by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Just listen to the opening scream from Sean Peck (Cage) on Death Dealer’s ode to themselves “Death Dealer” from their new album War Master and explain to someone […]

No Picture
Interviews 2013

Scott Holiday of Rival Sons

by Marija Brettle – Columnist — APRIL 13, 2013 INTERVIEW AT THE METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY IN LEEDS, U.K. In late 2008, four Californian retro rockers decided to be a band and called themselves, Rival Sons. From […]

Shinedown
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Shinedown with Bush and Airbourne

by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — MAY 3, 2013 at MOHEGAN SUN ARENA in UNCASVILLE, CT. Shinedown is from Jacksonville Florida. Producing hit albums since 2003, Brent Smith (vocals), Eric Bass (bass/piano), Zach Myers […]

Volbeat
Interviews 2013

Michael Poulsen of Volbeat

by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Danish metal outfit Volbeat recently toured North America alongside support bands Spoken and Danko Jones in conjunction with the release of their latest studio album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady […]

Jeff Hanneman
Off the Rails

Another Fallen Metal God: Jeff Hanneman

by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — Slayer is officially over. The founding member and guitarist of the thrash-metal band, Jeff Hanneman, passed away last Thursday May 2, 2013 of liver failure at Hemet Valley Medical […]

Slayer Jeff Hanneman
Off the Rails

Forever a Legend: Jeff Hanneman

by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — The metal world recently experienced a major loss with the death of Slayer guitarist, Jeff Hanneman. Hanneman died Thursday, May 2 of liver failure. He was only 49. A […]

Zakk Wylde
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Zakk Wylde

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — APRIL 27, 2013 at Vinyl in Las Vegas, NV. — Book Of Doom Acoustic Tour Black Label Society front-man Zakk Wylde recently made a special appearance on his […]

Ghost
Music Reviews 2013

Ghost B.C. | Infestissumam

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — After months of speculation, controversy and sheer hype, we finally have the new album from Swedish band Ghost – or Ghost B.C. as they’re calling themselves in […]

Crashdiet
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Jetblack & Crashdiet

by Emma Jenkins – Guest Columnist — April 26, 2013 at Rock City in Nottingham, U.K. JettBlack kicked off its co-headlining set to thunderous applause. These guys have built a loyal following, and, after having […]

Dead On
Music Reviews 2013

Dead On | Dead On (Deluxe Edition)

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The ‘80s were just drawing to a close when Long Island-based power/thrashers Dead On unleashed their self-titled debut album. The thrash metal scene was in full sway […]

Delain - Interlude
Music Reviews 2013

Delain | Interlude

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Dutch symphonic metal band Delain will be shortly releasing Interlude, a CD and DVD combo package, as a tribute and “thank you” for their fans and supporters. […]

No Picture
Interviews 2013

Sebastian Bach

by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Vocal powerhouse Sebastian Bach recently released his first-ever solo live package with the 2CD/DVD set entitled ABachalypse Now. The live outing documents a tumultuous time in Bach’s solo career […]