Music Reviews 2014
Dalton | Pit Stop
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — “You’re not my lover, is it wrong or right…? You’re not my lover, but you were last night…” Do you remember this tune? Maybe not as much an […]
Month: October 2014
Music Reviews 2014
In Faith | There’s A Storm Coming
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Imagine a melodic rock album that takes back you right into the heyday of the genre, the one that screams the late ‘80s with every single note and […]
Concert Reviews 2014
Ginger V at Bar Sinister’s annual Halloween Ball
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — October 25th, 2014 at Bar Sinister in Los Angeles, CA. — Vaudevillian rock act Ginger V played at Bar Sinister’s annual Halloween Ball this past Saturday. One of, […]
Music Reviews 2014
Vega | Stereo Messiah
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — British melodic rockers Vega are back with their third album, titled Stereo Messiah. When Vega debuted back in 2010 with Kiss of Life it was tempting to […]
The PR Wires
Rockin’ the Wall – 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Announcing US Theatrical Tour & DVD and Digital Release! Featuring David Paich (Toto), Robby Krieger (The Doors), Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge), Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets), and Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot) Studio City, CA – Lightyear Entertainment […]
Music Reviews 2014
TEN | Albion
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — It has to be clearly stated that there’s one slight hitch in exploring the musical spheres of what the reviewers usually dub Melodic Hard Rock. As there’s been […]
Music Reviews 2014
Selene | Paradise Over
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Hailing from Northern Ireland, Selene is making a valid attempt to join the swelling ranks of female fronted metal. Paradise Over is their latest effort – a six-track […]
Music Reviews 2014
Bulletrain | Start Talking
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Never judge a book by its cover, the wise men say – and they couldn’t be all wrong, could they? Upon the first look at the album cover […]
Music Reviews 2014
American Mafia | Rock n’ Roll Hit Machine
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Making the best of a tragic situation is oftentimes impossible; why even bother reliving the moments of utter darkness when you can just walk away and hopefully put […]
Concert Reviews 2014
LIVE! | Gus G. with Lynam
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 17th, 2014 at Vam[‘d in LAs Vegas, NV. — Rocktober is living up to its high expectations as Lynam and Gus G rolled into Vamp’d for an […]
The PR Wires
FAITHSEDGE – ‘Comes Crashing Down’ Video Available
US Hard Rock/Progressive metallers Faithsedge have released a video for the song ‘Comes Crashing Down’, taken from their new album ‘The Answer Of Insanity’, out now on Scarlet Records. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8ldabtDKK0 After […]
Concert Reviews 2014
LIVE! | Flying Colors in the Netherlands
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — October 9th, 2014 at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Nethrlands — Flying Colors is currently out on the road and recently stopped in Tilburg, Nethrlands on October 9th. Hardrock […]
Off the Rails
dUg Pinnick’s Grinder Blues CD Release Party
by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — Back on April 5th, the multi-instrumentalist Bihlman Brothers, Jeff Jabo (Guitar) and Scot Little (Drums) appeared on stage at the Guitar Center Music Expo in Long Beach, CA […]
Music Reviews 2014
Knapp/Johansson | Unborn Spirits Immortal
by John Kindred – Publisher — Shredguy Records’ latest studio release arrives from known shredders Toby Knapp and Markus Johansson. Using the moniker, Knapp/Johansson, the duo has joined efforts to deliver an eight-track shredfeast titled […]
Music Reviews 2014
Legion | Tempest
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The busiest man in metal music strikes again. Phil Vincent’s full band, Legion, returns with a very solid release – their sixth CD – entitled Tempest. Phil seems […]
Interviews 2014
Tango Down guitarist Scott “Rif” Miller
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Tango Down guitarist Scott Miller caught up with Hardrock Haven to discuss their brand new album Charming Devil; the ornate and high-class (with beautiful models) photo shoot resulting […]
Music Reviews 2014
The Stones Finally Roll into Australia
“Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Sympathy For The Devil” and “Gimme Shelter” — the list of Rock ‘n’ Roll classics brought to us by The Rolling Stones almost is endless, as is […]
Interviews 2014
John Norten of Blue Eyed Christ
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Blue Eyed Christ mastermind John Norton at a local coffee shop in the magical city of Los Angeles. The two chatted […]
Music Reviews 2014
Slipknot | .5: The Gray Chapter
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Many bands have their fair share of ups and downs, setbacks and tragedies; and in the six years since All Hope Is Gone, it’s fair to say that […]
Concert Reviews 2014
LIVE! | The Devil City Angels
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 10th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — New super group, The Devil City Angels made a special stop in Las Vegas at Vamp’d and Hardrock […]
Off the Rails
Lenny Kravitz: 20-10-50
After 20 years, 10 albums and at age 50, Lenny Kravitz continues to deliver inspired rock ‘n’ roll. Tapping into the groove-oriented vibe of the ‘70s, which includes elements of R&B, Funk, Hard Rock and […]
Music Reviews 2014
Corevalay | This Beautiful Ride
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — From out of the wilds of northern New Jersey comes Corevalay, bringing with them an interesting musical mix of hard rock, metal, pop, and hip-hop. Laying down 10 […]
Interviews 2014
Clark Walker of A.Z.
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — AZ is a band that hails from Alabama. The band is about to embark on a headlining tour in support of Brutally Beautiful that’s kicks off Oct. 15 […]
Music Reviews 2014
Mr Pollack | Black Hawk
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — “It’s all in the family,” you might have thought when looking upon the family affairs that’s been the core of many a rock band throughout the history of […]
Interviews 2014
Concert Reviews 2014
LIVE! | Hellion
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 3rd, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, CA. — Hellion returned to the mix with an all-star lineup featuring Ann Boleyn on vocals, Scott Warren of Dio […]
Music Reviews 2014
Whitesnake | Live In ’84 – Back To The Bone
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Perhaps the most unique thing about Whitesnake is that this four- or five-piece band is in fact a one man’s band in many respects and that the frequent […]
Music Reviews 2014
Rated X | Rated X
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Call it postmodernism or think about the freedom of choice that comes with seniority – there’s more super groups in rock than you can enumerate in one breath […]
Interviews 2014
Tony Niva of NIVA
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — An average melodic rock/AOR fan doesn’t need to be specifically introduced to NIVA. The Swedish act has created quite a buzz among the aficionados of the genre with […]
Music Reviews 2014
Xtasy | Revolution
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Revolution is the debut release from Spanish rockers Xtasy. The band began as a studio project consisting of vocalist Silvia and guitarist Jorge in 2011, and the pair […]
Interviews 2014
Brandon Gibbs Talks Devil City Angels
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — New Super group Devil City Angels performed at Las Vegas at Vamp’d on October 10th. Devil City Angels is comprised of Rikki Rocket, Tracii Guns, Brandon Gibbs, and […]
Music Reviews 2014
Inside Metal: The Pioneers Of Los Angeles Hard Rock And Metal
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — If you loved the ‘80s, Inside Metal: The Pioneers of Los Angeles Hard Rock And Metal documentary will be right up your alley. Inside Metal chronicles the rise […]
Interviews 2014
Jacob Bunton of Lynam
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Lynam is gearing up for a West Coast trek with Gus G. The band will make a special appearance at Vamp’d October 17th. Halfway To Hell is Lynam’s […]
Concert Reviews 2014
Louder Than Life Festival 2014
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — October 4th & 5th, 2014 at Champions Park in Louisville, KY. — Thousands of rock and metal fans descended upon Champions Park in Louisville, KY on October 4th […]
Off the Rails
Lenny Kravitz “Struts”
Ep3: Strut, Are You Gonna Go My Way — Soundcheck’s three-part Internet exclusive with Lenny Kravitz wraps up with the last installment of the interview and the live concert performance of the new song “Strut” […]
Concert Reviews 2014
LIVE! | Five Finger Death Punch with Volbeat
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — September 28, 2014 at Mohegan in Uncasville, CT. — Nearly sold out, people shoulder to shoulder, seat to seat, lights dim … then it hits you; with the […]
Interviews 2014
Giancarlo Floridia of Faithsedge
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Faithsedge has recently released their second studio album entitled The Answer of Insanity. This California-based quartet consists of vocalist/guitarist Giancarlo Floridia, well-respected bass player and producer Fabrizio Grossi, […]
Music Reviews 2014
Sixx:A.M. | Modern Vintage
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — As Mötley Crüe are slowly bidding farewell to the rock world, Nikki Sixx has returned with his third studio album with Sixx:A.M. Over three years since This Is […]
Music Reviews 2014
Mike Tramp | Museum
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Mike Tramp is a name that you surely recognize – from his early days spent singing in a front of a Danish teenybopper audience, through White Lion and […]
Music Reviews 2014
Fatal Smile | White Trash Heroes
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Swedish hard rock/heavy metal wrecking crew Fatal Smile returned this year with a new album, their fifth overall, titled White Trash Heroes. The hard rocking and relentlessly touring […]
Music Reviews 2014
Synaptik | The Mechanisms of Consequence
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — UK-based technical metal band Synaptik makes their debut this year with a full-length album titled The Mechanisms of Consequence. Synaptik is a new band, but its members have […]
Interviews 2014
Charlotte Wessels of Delain
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Charlotte Wessels of Delain recently talked with Hardrock Haven’s Senior Photojournalist Anabel Dflux prior to their concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. on September 29, […]
Interviews 2014
Dianne van Giersbergen from Xandria
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Dianne van Giersbergen from Xandria recently talked with Hardrock Haven’s Senior Photojournalist Anabel Dflux prior to their concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. on September […]
Interviews 2014
Henrik and Pasi of Sonata Arctica
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Henrik Klingenberg and Pasi Kauppinen of Sonata Arctica recently talked with Hardrock Haven’s Senior Photojournalist Anabel Dflux prior to their concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, […]
Concert Reviews 2014
LIVE! | Xandria
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 29, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Symphonic metal act Xandria is currently embarked on their first US tour! Opening for Delain and […]
Concert Reviews 2014
LIVE! | Sonata Arctica
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 29, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Finnish metal band Sonata Arctica dominated Hollywood this past Monday night! Putting on a brilliant performance […]
Concert Reviews 2014
LIVE! | Delain
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 29, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Dutch symphonic band Delain played with Xandria and Sonata Arctica at the House of Blues Hollywood […]
Concert Reviews 2014
LIVE! | Overkill with Prong
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — September 26th, 2014 at Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. — Thrash metal legends, Overkill, call New Jersey home, but on Friday night, Connecticut was family. One of the […]
Off the Rails
Hardrock Haven’s Top 10 Hard Rock & Metal Albums of the 2000s
The 2000s see the Hard Rock and Metal genres at a crossroads. While modern Metal continues to push to the extremes, a resurgent interest in the sounds of the ’70s and ’80s has produced new […]
Music Reviews 2014
Shaman’s Harvest | Smokin’ Hearts & Broken Guns
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Shaman’s Harvest’s fifth studio album, their first since 2009, finds the band ready to cement their position amongst the best in the U.S. hard rock scene. Smokin’ Hearts… […]
Interviews 2014
Liv Kristine talks about her solo release Vervain
by Craig Newman – Columnist — The Norwegian singer (Leaves’ Eyes and ex-Theater of Tragedy) recorded her fifth solo album and took time to talk briefly about her new album on Napalm Records while doing […]
Music Reviews 2014
Tango Down | Charming Devil
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — American hard rockers Tango Down are back with a new album, their fourth overall, titled Charming Devil. The band made a major splash with their previous album (2012’s […]
Music Reviews 2014
Alberto Rigoni | Overloaded
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Overloaded is the latest release by Italian bass master Alberto Rigoni. In a departure from his older releases, Rigoni has moved his music in a much more progressive […]
Music Reviews 2014
Neil Daniels | Killers: The Origins of Iron Maiden
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — You don’t really have to be a staunch Maiden follower with Eddie the Head’s lovely face smiling from every t-shirt in your closet to know what this book […]
Interviews 2014
Sharon den Adel of Within Temptation
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux sat down back stage with Sharon den Adel from Dutch symphonic band Within Temptation at the beautiful Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. The […]
Off the Rails
The Spotlights On: Lenny Kravitz
Ep2 Always on the Run, Dirty White Boots — Lenny Kravitz is back with his 10th studio album titled Strut. Strut was released on his own label, Roxie Records, and features 12 new songs. Soundcheck […]