by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — AqME is a French Alternative Metal band originating from Paris. Vocalist Vincent Peignart-Mancini recently talked with Christophe Pauly about replacing Thomas Thirrion, his bands before AqME, the new […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — As for Riot, the band wouldn’t have needed any introduction among the metal circle – there’s an entire generation of fans who banged their heads and pumped their […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Southern Rock is a subgenre of rock that was always all about the quality and impact of the live performance, often favored to the studio crafts. Playing live […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1991, Play God was the second full-length album from Reverend, the power/thrash metal band formed by vocalist David Wayne (R.I.P.) after his departure from […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Now here’s an album no one saw coming. Swedish band Dynazty already had three albums under their belts, all of which followed the basic sleaze/melodic rock approach […]
The 1970s … Ah – It was the decade of giants. Following in the footsteps of the great bands of the ’60s, including The Beatles, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Who. etc. The bands of […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Well, the guys in Adriangale sure didn’t waste any time following up their 2013 release Suckerpunch. Granted, it did take them the better part of a decade […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — With their American counterparts having the time of their lives down the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California, in the late ‘70s and the ‘80s the British must […]
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Musician’s cite “musical differences” in their departure Arguably one of the best lineups in the history of heavy Megadeth has come to an end. In a sudden and […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Where do you start with Rock or Bust? The anticipation surrounding the release of AC/DC’s 15th international studio album has been heightened by both tragedy and chaos. First, […]
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Forte’s dazzling 2012 debut established him as a new generation torch bearer of neoclassical shred, but now the Frenchman ventures further afield with a sophomore record. Flashy chops […]
by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — A farewell tour is always some kind of bittersweet for any band. For Anberlin, the decision to part ways was amicable and the Farewell Tour coincides with promotion for […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Stever’s latest studio album Idiot Savant finally has seen the light of day. The 12-track studio album is a concept record that tells the story of 9-year-old Ian, an […]
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — Her creativity has inspired others to feel free to express their feelings and individuality. Canadian, Karen Stever is a Metal, Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock singer and songwriter that has […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Norway’s Triosphere returns with its latest album The Heart of the Matter, which follows up its 2010 release The Road Less Traveled. It has taken four years for fans […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — The first thing that comes to your mind when you think about Bernie Marsden – one of the most underrated guitarists of rock – is obviously Whitesnake in […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Vervain is the latest solo release from Norwegian-born singer/songwriter Liv Kristine, who is also the lead singer for the symphonic folk metal powerhouse band Leaves’ Eyes and former […]
For the first time ever many of the biggest and emerging artists of the NL Heavy Music Scene have collaborated to record and release a track to help raising funds for the Red Cross, in […]
by Emma Jenkins – Guest Columnist — November 14th, 2014 at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, England — Tyketto is a band that has seen its ups and downs, break-ups and reformations, and it just missed out […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — George Lynch is a man in constant motion. Continuing his reunion and partnership with original Lynch Mob vocalist Oni Logan, the duo’s latest studio effort Sun Red Sun offers […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Starting with Wolf and carrying on through bands like Enforcer and Air Raid, Sweden has been at the forefront of the traditional heavy metal revival. Stockholm-based Starblind is […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It took more than a decade, but Swiss melodic progressive/power metal band Kirk is finally back with a follow-up to their 2003 debut The Final Dance. Their new […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — November 14 at the Pearl Theater at the Palms in Las Vegas, NV. — Rock and Roll is alive and well. As metal fans rushed into the sold […]
“Il Guanto Nero”, the new video from Voyag3r (pronounced Voyager 3) – the horror/sci-fi/action soundtrack synth rock band from Detroit – can be seen below. The video was shot, edited and directed by the bands […]
Edge Of Paradise signs to Twin Peak Records for following territories: Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia. Twin Peak Records, Australian based record label, is pleased to announce the signing of Californian heavy rockers, Edge […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — If the so-called New Wave of Traditional Metal is a real movement, it’s definitely a global one. Hailing from Australia, traditional heavy metal band Johnny Touch delivered their […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Regardless of the actual genre, for a band that’s labeled “classic” making new album may be a risky business. Some appear determined to go on channeling their inner […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 11th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Arch Enemy came out with an explosive bang at the House of Blues Hollywood on November […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 11th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Metal band Kreator played alongside Starkill, Huntress, and Arch Enemy on November 11th, but held it […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 11th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Metal act Huntress absolutely devoured the stage at the House of Blues Hollywood on November the […]
FRONTIERS MUSIC Srl SET TO RELEASE THE EPIC DRACULA CONCEPT ALBUM FROM JORN LANDE AND TROND HOLTER Frontiers Music Srl, is pleased to announce the release of a new exciting album written and performed by […]
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — — November 07, 2014, London — Back in the 2010, at the top of the newly emerging LA punk scene, Greek punk rockers Barb Wire Dolls have fast become […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Once the wind filled his sails, Nigel Bailey’s apparently not about to rest on his laurels. This year he gained major recognition from fronting a British three-piece band […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After releasing a string of instrumental solo recordings, a Cairo-based Polish guitarist Andrzej Citowicz returns with a new EP. This time, however, he abandons the convention his listeners […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — The music industry is always looking for the next big thing. Hardrock Haven recently caught up with Super Troup . This new band is comprised of veteran performers […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — November 11th, 2014 at Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo. — Touring in support of their self-titled fourth full-length album, the Black Veil Brides arrived in Kansas City, Mo., […]
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Davey Suicide slashes back onto the scene with his sophomore album and his musical creed is loudly defined as “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So if […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Dutch symphonic metal masters Within Temptation have released a masterful DVD/Blu-Ray/double CD live recording entitled Let Us Burn – Elements & Hydra Live In Concert. Anyone who claims […]
After back to back albums welcomed by fans and critics alike, Faithsedge featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia and former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso will enter the studio in 2015 to record the third Faithsedge […]
by Marissa Ann – Photojournalist — November 7th, 2014 at Muchmore’s in Brooklyn, N.Y. — Gotham Rocks returned on Friday, Nov. 7, with its rising New York City concert tour Weekend of Wreckage, hosted by […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Sister Sin’s fifth studio album Black Lotus brings more 80s’ influenced heavy metal to the table. The Swedish quartet, led by the charismatic vixen that is Liv Jagrell […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — While thinking about the bands in the history of rock who eagerly utilize theatricality of performance to build their image and then end up accused of “style over […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — “Never judge a book by its cover”, wise men used to say, a rightful approach in about nine cases out of ten. However, there’s always some exception to […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The music of Luxembourg’s My Own Ghost is difficult to pigeon-hole. Perhaps the band’s own words describe it best: “We are a rock band. And sometimes a pop […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — What is it with Swedish bands and the Toto-worship? The Swedes have always led the rest of the world in melodic rock, but lately they’ve cornered the market […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Andy Alt introduces A Little Thunder™ – a revolutionary humbucker pickup that adds a bass signal to electric guitars. The addition of the bass feature comes at no […]
by Brian Sims – Photographer — November 3rd, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima, Ohio — Alice Cooper performed live at the Lima Civic Center Monday, Nov. 3. Alice Cooper Band: Chuck Garric […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Just in time for the cheerful holidays comes the new release Dead Winter Sun from the American metal band Born of Fire. Although they’ve been around since 1998, […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s hard to believe that German power metal band Mob Rules has been around long enough to be celebrating their 20th anniversary. Their debut album was released 15 […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been five years since Bulgarian melodic/progressive/power metal band Project Arcadia’s debut album From the Desert of Desire, but the band is finally back with a follow-up. Project […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Chicago’s Hessler is back with a revamped lineup and a new studio release. Following the departure of vocalist Lariyah Daniels, who left the group and then joined the occult […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Although it’s just their debut album that’s hit the shelves this summer, State Of Salazar are a group of experienced and versatile musicians, skilful in both progressive pop […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Richie Kotzen is embarking on a solo tour to promote his latest release The Essential Richie Kotzen on Loud And Proud Records. The iconic singer will return to […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel DFlux caught up with the twins backstage at the Halloweekend Black Mass Tour at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Opening for Black Veil Brides, Falling In […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournlaist — Brothers Max and Igor Cavalera latest project Cavalera Conspiracy released their recent studio album, Pandemonium, on Halloween. Max Cavalera talked with Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly and discussed reuniting […]
The lineup for the 2015 ProgPower USA Kickoff event has been confirmed. Former Silent Force (and current Royal Hunt) frontman DC Cooper will headline the event, with support from Sweden’s DRAGONLAND and Brazil’s ALMAH (featuring […]
Midweek Mayhem, opening night of the renowned ProgPower USA festival has its lineup officially unveiled for the 2015 edition of the show, to take place on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 at the Loft at Center […]
Fromer Enuff Z’nuff singer/songwriter DONNIE VIE will release his brand new solo album “The White Album“, on 1st December 2014 via Cargo Records. The doulbe CD album contains 17 all new classic Vie cuts as […]
Sparing countless metalheads from a meaningless, metal-less Halloween, grindpunk project Bite Wound is back with the third installment of the nauseatingly heavy Hallowed Grind EP series. Hallowed Grind III: Season of the Wound boasts three […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Making of George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead: “Uncensored – unseen – undead … this is the complete, no-holds-barred history of George A. Romero’s Day of the […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been four years since melodic metal project Allen-Lande last released an album (2010’s The Showdown). Russell Allen has been active in Symphony X and Adrenaline Mob in […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Swedish quintet Crazy Lixx have followed up 2012 release Riot Avenue with another record full of 80’s influenced glam tinged metal. Along with fellow countrymen Crashdiet and Finns […]
A SOUND OF THUNDER and VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT Bring Exclusive”Punk Mambo” Benefit Single to Humble Bundle Metal band A SOUND OF THUNDER has partnered with comic book publisher Valiant Entertainment to create a new benefit single, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Starting out a musical career in your teens usually ends up with a highly-publicized nervous breakdown, a string of DUI accusations and, as a grand finale, the act […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — October 28th, 2014 at Loaded Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. — Industrialized rock band The Dark performed at Loaded Hollywood this past Tuesday, during their theme night Toxic […]
The solid-body Les Paul Standard and semi-acoustic ES-335 are the two most influential electric guitars ever to hit their respective genres. Now Gibson brings them together in the ES-Les Paul, a stunning “meeting of minds” […]
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