2013 Archives

Vanlade | Iron Age

January 29, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – News Editor/Senior Columnist — They say you should never judge a book (or in this case, album) by its cover, but man is that hard not to do when you’ve got […]

M-16 | Locked and Re-Loaded

January 29, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1988, Locked and Loaded was the debut album from New York hard rock/heavy metal band M-16. The band, which was active in […]

The Loyalties | ’Til the Death of Rock & Roll

January 28, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Trevor Portz – Senior Columnist — As the title of the new Loyalties album alludes, perhaps the rumors of rock and roll’s demise are greatly exaggerated. Hard as it may be to believe, especially […]

Brett Walker | Nevertheless

January 28, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1994, Nevertheless was the debut album from melodic rock singer/songwriter Brett Walker. For this effort, Walker, who himself was a seasoned songwriter, […]

Carla Harvey & Heidi Shepherd of the Butcher Babies

January 28, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Video Interview Interview with Carla Harvey & Heidi Shepherd from Butcher Babies Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd, AKA the Butcher Babies, have been making quite a name for themselves […]

Pink Cream 69 | Ceremonial

January 28, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Pink Cream 69 is an undisputed member of the elite class of melodic hard rock, the kind of band that rarely disappoints. Yes, some releases are better than […]

LIVE! | The Darkness

January 25, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick & Chris A. – Columnist / Senior Photojournalist — January 23, 2013, Newport Music Hall, Columbus, Ohio — Every once and a while, a show will come along that totally restores the […]

Tom Keifer of Cinderella

January 25, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Exciting news is arriving this week from Tom Keifer’s camp announcing his first ever solo tour. In this interview I talk to Cinderella’s frontman about his influences and […]

Aeon Zen | Enigma

January 25, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Enigma is Aeon Zen’s third offering. The British progressive metal band has two independent releases under their belts. A Mind’s Portrait and The Face of the Unknown are their […]

Juggernaught | Bring The Meat Back

January 24, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — South Africa’s Juggernaught has been making a name for themselves since their inception four years ago. Their debut album Act Of Goat was released in 2009 and the first […]

Tellus Requiem | Invictus (The 11th Hour)

January 23, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Tellus Requiem is the name of an upcoming band in Progressive music. The Norwegian band was formed in 2007 by guitarist Stig Nergård. In 2010, Tellus Requiem released their […]

Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects | Counterclockwise

January 22, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The self-proclaimed “eclectic rock trio” of Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects has recently released Counterclockwise, another gem that builds on the strong guitar rock foundation of their prior […]

Heaven’s Basement | Filthy Empire

January 22, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — The resurgence of hard rock and metal bands hailing from the old empire continues as Heaven’s Basement releases its debut album on Red Bull Records. Original members Chris Rivers […]

Stonebreed | Stonebreed

January 21, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Craig Newman – Columnist — DEEP FROM THE SOUTH ARRIVES A NEW BREED OF ROCK FROM STONEBREED. Their debut album has been released for the world of rock n’ roll to hear and delivers […]

Adler | Back From the Dead

January 19, 2013 Publisher 1

by John Kindred – Publisher — Steven Adler has been battling demons for quite some time, from his brief time in Guns N’ Roses to his more recent appearance on Dr. Drew’s “Celebrity Rehab.” Over […]

Royal Hunt | 20th Anniversary – Special Edition

January 19, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Danish melodic progressive metal band Royal Hunt has released a massive 4-disc retrospective titled 20th Anniversary – Special Edition. This […]

Rocka Rollas | Conquer

January 19, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — Swedish traditional metal warriors Rocka Rollas returned late last year with a new EP titled Conquer. The 4-song offering is intended as a preview of […]

Kobra and the Lotus | Kobra and the Lotus

January 19, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Craig Newman – Columnist — Canada’s new metal band, Kobra and the Lotus strike metal venom with first International album. Canada music scene has given the world of rock bands such as Rush, Triumph, […]

Pinnick Gales Pridgen | Pinnick Gales Pridgen

January 18, 2013 Publisher 1

by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — When some people hear the term “supergroup,” they assume it’s just a group of well-known musicians who are looking to make a quick buck. However, that is not the […]

Jacob Bunton, vocalist for Adler

January 18, 2013 Publisher 1

by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Steven Adler’s been around the world and he’s lived an insane, self destructive existence. But a year ago, itching to return to the stage, Adler hooked up with […]

Richie Scarlet & Peter Gallinari

January 17, 2013 Publisher 1

by Alex Barbieri – Columnist — Return of the Emperor: An Interview with Richie Scarlet One of the things Hardrock Haven prides itself on is letting you know about bands and artists you should know […]

Edge Of Attack | Edge of Attack

January 17, 2013 Publisher 1

by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Edge Of Attack are newcomers to the metal scene, but they have already generated a lot of buzz. The five piece from Alberta, Canada recently released two singles from […]

Mariusz Duda of Riverside

January 16, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Christophe Pauly – Columnist — Riverside is progressive rock band from Warsaw, Poland that was founded in 2001 by friends Mariusz Duda, Piotr Grudziński, Piotr Kozieradzki and Jacek Melnicki. The band is best described […]

Static Fiction | Static Fiction

January 15, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Ask anyone familiar with Static Fiction what the band sounds like and the answer will almost always be, “They sound like Green Day.” Fair enough, but the answer […]

Netherfall | Netherfall

January 15, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Italy’s Netherfall has recently released a self-titled debut album. This Milan-based four piece metal act for some odd reason the band is labeled as “alternative metal,” but they […]

Lee Barratt of Gallows

January 15, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — Gallows Drummer Lee Barratt Talks On Tour Craziness, Recording and Soundwave Festivals Since forming in 2005 British Punk Rockers Gallows have certainly had their share of highs and […]

Stray Cats | Live At Montreux 1981

January 14, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — As Eagle Rock Entertainment wrapped up 2012 and moves forward into 2013, it continues to drop classic concerts on DVD and Blu-ray. This time around, the nostalgic Stray Cats […]

Torpedohead | Greetings From Heartbreak Key

January 12, 2013 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Torpedohead is a three-piece melodic-punk-rock outfit that hails from Hessen, Germany. The band features vocalist and guitarist Sven Spacebrain, bassist Hardy Wildheart and drummer Zasch Zasch. Touring throughout Germany […]