by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — If you check out the cover of Red Zone Rider’s self-titled release and see the sci-fi-ish artwork – a motorcycle rider in the desert with a space-scene behind […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hookers & Blow, the band featuring Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi celebrated its 10th Anniversary September 5th at The Whisky A […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 5th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Puddle Of Mudd made a return appearance to Las Vegas for a sold out show at Vamp’d on […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 6th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Hookers & Blow is celebrating their 10th Anniversary and performed a special show at Vamp’d on Sept. 6. […]
by Kent McIntire – Columnist — Murder FM is a deep, dark, hard hitting rock band that will leave you wanting more. A lot of the same is said about a lot of bands. However, […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Most people, if they think of the Australian thrash metal scene in the late ‘80s at all, will most likely name Mortal Sin as the standout band. […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Teenage Casket Company lead singer Rob Wylde checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about a side project he had a few years ago called Sins of America; […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German melodic/power metal supergroup Unisonic is back with their second full-length album, titled Light of Dawn. Unisonic of course features bassist Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69), drummer […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Former Stratovarius mastermind Timo Tolkki, yes the one who swore he was retiring from the music scene, is back with the second volume in his Avalon symphonic […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Swedish ‘Death Glam’ band Deathstars have recently released their fourth studio album in the form of The Perfect Cult, a broodingly dark yet deliciously melodic record. I caught […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — September 5, 2014 at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. — The 5th annual Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival at Cricket Ampitheater in Bonner Spring, Kan., started off with […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Do you remember Vanilla Ninja? This Estonian all-female band, whose music skillfully balanced on a border between radio-friendly pop rock and keyboard-driven ‘80s-infused pomp rock, enjoyed some success […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Promoting themselves with a combination of words “rock” and “sex” and all possible derivations of the two, Midnight Sin may appear to be an Italian answer to Steel […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — August 30th, 2014 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, CA. — Hollywood band Ginger V opened for London After Midnight at the Roxy on Sunset Boulevard this past […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — August 30th, 2014 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, CA. — The infamous band London After Midnight stole the night at the Roxy on Sunset this past Saturday, […]
by Alex Smith Barbieri Senior Columnist — Rock fans worldwide let out a collective sigh this week at the news that legendary rock singer and Cobra/Survivor frontman, Jimi Jamison, died of a heart attack at […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Voyag3r (pronounced Voyager Three) has released its debut album titled Doom Fortress. The album features six instrumental songs. What sets Voyag3r apart from its peers is that the band’s […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After the days under the moniker of Black Country Communion, a supergroup that created an enormous buzz among the rock fans all around the globe, there comes a […]
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — David A. Saylor is an artist who consistently comes up with authentic first-class AOR songs regardless of the context. Strength of One is his third studio album, one that […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — It might have been eliminated by the flannel-shirt clad, continuously depressed grungers, ridiculed and laughed at by the ‘serious’ metalheads and dismissed as the cheesiest genre of all […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — If you were a guitar player with solid chops and were looking to release an album that let you display them all, you’d want to put together something […]
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — For his new 2-disk compilation Richie Kotzen chooses tracks that pitch him to the mainstream audience – 22 easily accessible, but nevertheless stunning cuts. No matter if he […]
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — A one-line review of this German hard rock band would read: Unbreakable sound like the Scorpions. However, a writer who dared submit such a succinct review would probably […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — After a few years away from the limelight, 2014 has seen Framing Hanley return with a big bang. Their third record The Sum Of Who We Are was […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Sound And Fury is gearing up for the rebirth of the band. Singer Luke Metcalf recently relocated to Los Angeles from Ontario, Canada. L.A. is where it all […]
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Fifteen years and six albums later, Machinae Supremacy is back with their combination of power metal and pop, which results in odd but catchy grooves and sounds. This Swedish […]
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Dragonforce has released their latest contribution to their over-the-top, power metal collection. The speeds and technicality of their music is always a topic of interest for metal fans. Whether […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Founded in early 2012, Grey is a five-piece band, comprising members from Macedonia and Croatia. The band features guitarists Aleksandar Taci and Chris Wolf; bassist Dime; drummer Filip; and […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — My Way or the Highway is the second solo studio release by guitarist Tore St Moren. While Moren’s first solo disc, Devilbird, was an instrumental album, this time around, […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish heavy metal warriors Grand Magus returned earlier this year with their seventh full-length album, titled Triumph and Power. In the years since their 2001 self-titled debut, […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Thermonuclear Epiphany is the debut full-length release from Portuguese thrash metal band Perpetrator, a recent discovery of the Stormspell label. The three-piece band is made up of […]
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — One of South Africa’s finest heavy metal bands, Octainium, will be releasing their long awaited second album on Aug. 29. The timing is everything in this album. From the […]
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — A Sound of Thunder is getting ready to release their fourth full-length album titled The Lesser Key of Solomon. This album was produced by Kevin “131” Gutierrez (While Heaven […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1989, Dead End was album number two from German thrash metal band Grinder. Of course, when you say “German thrash metal” obviously the first […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — A fleeting glimpse of the cartoon-ish album cover… and the first thought you have is “how come it’s 1989 again?” You must know it’s a sign of progress […]
by Craig Newman – Columnist — Being the guitarist for one of the ‘80s most popular metals bands, Jeff Labar of Cinderella releases a raw rock album One For the Road that has Jeff on […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1990, Check & Mate was the debut (and only) full-length album from Swiss heavy metal band Sultan. Switzerland wasn’t exactly a hotbed of heavy […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — It was after the release of their debut record that Framing Hanley really made their breakthrough. When they released the deluxe version, there was a cover song included […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Once again, Dave Goddess and friends have proven that classic rock isn’t dead! The Dave Goddess Group has recently released a 4 track EP of new material entitled […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — After the more mature sounding Confessions album from last year, Buckcherry have returned with an expletive filled EP simply titled Fuck. All six songs feature the F-bomb in […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 15th, 2014 at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, LV. — The Rock Of Vegas Concert Series is well underway at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas […]
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Michael Vampire of The Killing Lights, the Hollywood heart throb for many. They chatted about the band’s name, how the aesthetics […]
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — On Saturday, August 9, 2014 Nothing more performed at Dirt Fest 2014 in Birch Run, Michigan. Hardrock Haven Photojournalist Kent McIntire was on hand and hand a chance to […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s hard to believe, but we’re already up to album number six from U.S.-based hard rockers Bombay Black. The hangover is barely faded from their 2012 album […]
by Craig Newman – Columnist — Sweden’s Amaranthe’s new album Massive Addictive will be released on Spinefarm Records on October 21 in the U.S. With a U.S. tour planned with Within Temptation, as well as […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been six years since we last saw a new studio album from heavy metal icons Judas Priest, and that was the controversial 2008 release Nostradamus. In […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything new from Firehouse, but vocalist C.J. Snare hasn’t been sitting idle. Along with Furyon guitarist Chris Green (as well […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Monuments is an apt name for the new release by Swedish rockers We Are The Catalyst, as it borders on monumental. The hard working duo of Cat Fey […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Break out band of the summer The Dead Daisies are currently on tour in support of their latest EP entitled Face I Love. This Summer finds The Dead […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Eagle Rock Entertainment transferred the release of Banger Film’s Super Duper Alice Cooper from theater to the Blu-ray and DVD format. The film chronicles Vincent Furnier’s childhood to his […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — One of the most weirdly awesome bands in the world are back, releasing a brand new studio album after an eight-year hiatus called Sweet Nothings. Yes, that band […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Put your acid-washed denim jacket and your favorite worn-out Foreigner tee on … and don’t forget to comb back your hair, as it’s going to be a long […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — August 14th, 2014 at Starlight Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Kansas is out on the road on its 40th anniversary tour, supporting Boston. Returning to Kansas City on […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 5th, 2014 at Vamp’d Las Vegas, NV. — The London Quireboys are celebrating their 30th anniversary and made a special stop in Las Vegas at Vamp’d on […]
The Gaslight Anthem latest album Get Hurt was just released in the U.K. on August 11, 2014, through Virgin EMI, and in the United States on August 12, 2014, through Island Records. Their fifth album […]
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — August 9th, 2014 at Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, MI. — This was my first trip to Dirt Fest in the quaint Michigan town of Birch Run, […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — New Super group The Dead Daisies has just released their new four song EP entitled Face I Love. The band has just wrapped up a tour with Bad […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — July 7th, 2014 at Trix in Antwerp, Belgium — Machine Head is currently out on the road on the band’s “Killers And Kings” Tour. The 15 date “Killers […]
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux chatted with brand new Victory Records band Meridian, covering their upcoming release, what it means to be young in the industry, and what’s coming […]
by Zane Cash – Photojournalist — August 7th, 2014 at the Downtown OKC Airpark in Oklahoma City, OK. — The hottest (literally) metal festival of the year was in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Aug. 7, […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Back in 2011, Swedish AOR sensation Houston followed up their acclaimed self-titled debut with a collection of covers (and a few extras), titled Relaunch. Now with two […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — At the start of July, Seether released Isolate and Medicate, their sixth studio album. It is one of the strongest records the band have put out to date […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Vinnie Paul former Pantera and current Hellyeah drummer talks about their new album Blood on Blood, the new lineup, a little bit about Dimebag and gets fans up […]
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Many rock ‘n’ roll enthusiasts believe that Bon Jovi’s albums strike the perfect synchronicity between rock and pop; others believe that the best thing to do with Bon […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 2st, 2014 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV. — Aerosmith with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators From the East Coast to the West […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — After a long four years since The Oracle, some began to wonder whether a new Godsmack album would ever be released, and now over half way through 2014, […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 1st, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Rock and Roll gypsies LA Guns invaded Vamp’d on Aug. 1. LA Guns featuring Phil Lewis is one […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — This year saw the release of a unique album Love Is Magic – the compilation of selected ballad-esque highlights of Michael Bormann’s career so far. And yet, it’s […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Although most of us are familiar with the Teutonic thrash metal term describing the particularity of the German thrash metal scene, its counterpart related to heavy metal genre […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — What can be say about this – or actually, any – book on ZZ Top…? Well, one certain thing is that it’s neither The Dirt nor a story […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Singer Ronny Munroe of Metal Church recently released his third solo album entitled Electric Wake. It is one of his strongest albums to date, as the singer keeps […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish traditional heavy metal band Portrait is back with a new album, their third overall and second for Metal Blade, titled Crossroads. Portrait’s previous album (2011’s Crimen […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Over the years there have been a handful of Dio tribute albums, but it’s always fun to hear new ones. Between the late, great heavy metal icon’s […]
by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — August 2, 2014 at at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA. — On a muggy Aug. 2, 2014, packed venue saw and listened to Bay Area rockers […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — The departures of band members often end up shaking the foundations of the group, but can also result in some fruitful additions to the line-up further on. One of […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — A long, long time ago… that’s how a fairy tale about the Swedish band which never joined the first league of fame dominated by their peers Mötley Crüe and […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — With their 2009 debut Time Elevation and 2011 Idolizer, Grand Design made quite a buzz among melodic rock fans, having crafted what is perhaps the best Def Leppard albums […]
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Photographer Anabel DFlux spent the day at a beautiful photo studio in California with the lovely Grog of Die So Fluid. Afterwards, the two sat down to talk […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Five years after their splendid debut hit the stores, outshining perhaps all albums their heroes Def Leppard made since 1992 Adrenalize, the Swedish act Grand Design returns with what […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — July 31, 2014 at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kan. — Settling in for a long day of music festivities, the Vans Warped Tour made a stop in […]
by Chris Baird – Photographer — July 24th, 2014 at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC. — Zach Wylde’s Black Label Society is currently on the road in support of their latest LP Catacombs of […]
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — The last time Hardrock Haven interviewed Jeff LaBar, he had no plans of a solo album. Now three years have flashed by and what do you know – […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — X-Drive is another star-studded, rock-oriented project worth taking a look at. Founded by Oregon-based guitarist and songwriter Jeremy Brunner, it’s comprised of Midline/Cure For The Fall drummer Fred Fischer […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 26th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — It is not very often that you get to see two legendary drummers perform on the same stage. […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — The wait is over. The Rock and Roll Pride of Maryland, Kix, is gearing up for release of Rock Your Face Off via Loud And Proud Records on […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 22nd, 2014 at Country Club Saloon in Las Vegas, NV. — One of the busiest bands in music, Saving Abel, played a special show in Las Vegas […]
After reminiscing about the top Hard Rock and Metal albums from the ’80s, the Hardrock Haven staff decided we shouldn’t stop there. We now turn our attention to the ’90s. Again, taking aim at the […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Clint Boge rose to fame as the vocalist for The Butterfly Effect, an Australian progressive hard rock outfit that quickly became one of the biggest bands down under […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Miss Behaviour is certainly a band every AOR/melodic hard rock fan should have kept on their radar since quite a few years. A reminder of this fact is the […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Gone are the days when hard rock was exclusively a boys’ thing, women’s role within the genre limited only to rolling around on the hood of a Jaguar – […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s always good to see a band that has lost their way return to making great albums. After a pair of disappointing releases (2008’s Two Tragedy Poets […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German hard rock group 21 Octayne makes their debut this year with Into the Open. While probably not quite a “supergroup,” the band is made up of […]
by Kathy Kindred – Editor in Chief — July 26th, 2014 at Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge in North Kansas City, MO. — The VooDoo Lounge, Harrah’s Casino, Kansas City, Mo. (July 26, 2014) — Slash with […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitarist Michael Abdow continues to amaze fans with his virtuoso talent. After releasing his latest solo album Life Symbolic in 2013, his name resurfaced with the re-release of the […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Breaking Free is the debut EP from Copenhagen’s Forever Still. While not groundbreaking or evolutionary, this four track release is a shining example of the female-fronted Gothic Rock […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — July 22nd, 2014 at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA. — Metal lords Society 1 played an incredible set at the Whisky a Go Go […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Drummer Marco Minnemann, currently touring with Joe Satriani, checked in with Hardrock Haven and discussed his new solo album EEPS. Chris: Hi, Marco! Thanks for this interview about […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Year after year, it’s getting clearer and clearer it must be something in the air in Scandinavia (or maybe it’s the water that is to blame?). Just because it’s […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — UFO – who celebrate their 45th anniversary this year – remain a group as influential and important as their peers Deep Purple, Black Sabbath or Uriah Heep. However, it’s […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitarist Jeff Summers (Statetrooper) and vocalist Danny Hynes have revived their ‘80s NWOBHM band, Weapon. Officially known today as Weapon (UK), it seems another group had formed under the […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Gregory Lynn Hall is a name that all hard rock and melodic rock fans should be familiar with – from his Sunset Strip days and his tenure in Rat […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Guitarist and entrepreneur Andy Alt recently talked with Hardrock Haven about his music career, working with Steve Vai and gives advice on the music business. CP: I’d like […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — It has been two decades since Kix has released any new music. This is all about to change, as the pride of Maryland gear up for the release […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Generic and repetitive, being a third-league copy of the particular artist’s original band – or too drastically apart from the previously taken music direction, laden with unnecessary sound experiments. […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The band name enkElination is a play on words and perhaps a bit of a gimmick, but that’s where the silliness ends. “Enkeli” means “angel” in Finnish, and […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Skid Row is gearing up for the release of one of its strongest EPs to date Rise Of The Damnation Army – United World Rebellion: Chapter Two on […]
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — July 14th, 2014 at The Outer Space in Hamden, CT. — Punk metal band from NOLA, EYEHATEGOD greeted several hundred fans at The Outer Space this week. Bringing […]
by Craig Newman – Columnist — July 12th, 2014 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA. — The Motor City Madman performed to a pack of the same age range audience at the Canyon […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 12th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Faster Pussycat turned Las Vegas club Vamp’d into the Sunset Strip Glam-Rock haven for one night on July […]
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — July 15th, 2014 at Riverbend Amphitheater in Cincinnati, OH. — Kiss and Def Leppard have teamed up this summer for a 42-city North American tour that will “deliver […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Do you remember 91 Suite? They created quite a buzz among melodic rock fans with their self-titled debut back in 2002 and even topped it with its follow-up Times […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Corruption are no newbies to the Polish metal scene – founded in 1991, they’ve come a long way from their doom/death metal beginnings to their current stoner metal incarnation. […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Metal Church singer Ronny Munroe is back with his third solo CD Electric Wake. This could be his strongest release to date with shades of vocals that are […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — You can love them or hate them – and it’s probably an equal number of rock fans on both sides of the spectrum – but one thing you have […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German power/speed/traditional heavy metal band Stormwarrior is back with a new album, their fifth full-length release, titled Thunder & Steele. It’s the perfect title for a band […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Answer Of Insanity marks the triumphant return of Faithsedge to the metal scene. This near super-group brings a harder and heavier approach music on their sophomore release […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — One of the hottest tours this summer is the Motley Crue Final Tour. Joining the bill is Alice Cooper and The Raskins. Hardrock Haven recently had the opportunity […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 4th. 2014 at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, NV. — The 4th of July weekend in Las Vegas proved once again to be one of the […]
by Matt Karp – Senior Columnist — After 2011s’ Top Heavy album, Pennsylvanian trio On Top follow up with a four track EP full of sleazy swagger. 80s’ influenced glam metal continues to be a […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The busiest man in Rock and Roll strikes again. From the heavy metal hotbed of Rhode Island, vocalist-multi-instumetalist-songwriter Phil Vincent has recently released another solo album entitled Slave […]
by Matt Karp – Senior Columnist — Think of the best 80s’ hair metal albums and Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz will always get an honorable mention. Fast forward to 2014 and the face of […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Although France might not be the country you’d associate with traditional heavy metal – well, at least not the very first choice of yours – Existance might change the […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Leave Your Mark is a solid attempt by the LA-based band Stars In Stereo to do just that – and they succeed. Good riffs, flowing melodies, and superb […]
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Gor of new Victory Record’s band Erimha. An enthusiastic and kind lad, the two discussed the band’s sound, music videos, latest […]
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux sat down to chat with Ryan Neff of Miss May I, during the San Bernardino date of the 2014 Mayhem Festival. Braving the sweltering […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — July 5th, 2014 at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA. — The most anticipated metal extravaganza in North America hit California this past weekend- the opening date […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Denver-based hard rockers Red Tide Rising delivered a new studio album – their third overall – earlier this year. The album is appropriately titled The Rising, and […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Have you, melodic rock aficionados, managed to cool off after the late 2013 release of Frédéric Slama’s AOR project, The Secrets Of LA…? The apparently restless French musician and […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — July 2nd, 2014 at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg — Soulfly are currently on tour Europe and the U.K. They recently opened for Rob Zombie at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — July 2nd, 2014 at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg — Rob Zombie tour itinerary as he tours through to Europe recently stopped at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Hardrock Haven’s […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — From Kerrang! and Metal Hammer to Classic Rock and Fireworks, Night By Night are gaining enthusiastic reviews from every rock-oriented media outlet. With their unique, ‘80s-AOR-meets-contemporary-rock sound, this UK-based […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Skid Row return to the mix with a vengeance with their heart pulverizing new seven song EP Rise Of The Damnation Army – United World Rebellion: Chapter Two. […]
The Hardrock Haven staff is taking a nostalgic trip back to the ’80s, taking aim at those Hard Rock and Metal albums that made us fans of the genre(s). Whether it was the angst-driven anthems […]
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — In 2012, Norwegian melodic rockers Valerie (an all-male band, despite what the name would lead you to believe) released their eponymous debut with the stated goal of being […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Is progressive rock long gone, or can we talk now about the genre returning to its glory? While it’s maybe a bit too early to nod for the latter, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — With his newest book Let It Rock: The Making of Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet hitting the shelves just recently, Neil Daniels doesn’t have any intention of putting his […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish power metal battalion Sabaton is back with a new album, their seventh overall, titled Heroes. It’s the band’s first studio release since the lineup change that […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German heavy metal icon Udo Dirkschneider and his band U.D.O. are back with a new live offering, titled Steelhammer – Live From Moscow. Long time U.D.O. fans […]
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Should someone walk up to you and say, “If Laney’s Legion appears on any Top Ten lists at the end of the year, I’ll eat my shorts,” go […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Finnish masters of melancholy Insomnium are back with a new studio album, their sixth overall, titled Shadows of the Dying Sun. The band, which initially emerged as […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Two years after the release of the original album, The Veer Union have re-packaged their third record, fully remastering the 10 tracks that made the first cut, and […]
To celebrate the company’s 120th anniversary, Gibson has unveiled a set of new guitar models. The new models include two new Les Pauls in the form of the Light Flame Top and the Traditional Flame […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — With enthusiastic reviews from the renowned UK music magazines – from Kerrang! and Classic Rock to Fireworks – and names such as Voodoo Six or Sisters of Mercy featured […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German power metal band Sinbreed is back after a four-year absence with their second album, titled Shadows. The band, of course, features a pair of Blind Guardian […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Nowadays it seems that Ted Nugent gets more attention for what he does off the concert stage, whether it be hunting or debating politics. Thankfully, the Motor City […]
by Chris Baird – Photojournalist — June 25th, 2014 at Southland Ballroom in Raleigh N.C. — Connecticut’s Dead By Wednesday is currently out on tour supporting Shadows Fall. Hardrock Haven’s Chris Baird caught up with […]
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel DFlux caught with Alexx Calise, a Los Angeles transplant making a name for herself with music. They chatted about her amazing TV show opportunities, her infamous song […]
by Chris Baird – Photojournalist — June 25th, 2014 at Southland Ballroom in Raleigh N.C. — Shadows Fall are currently on tour headlining dates from June through July. Supporting Shadows Fall are Connecticut’s own Dead […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — June 21st, 2014 at Backstage Bar and Billiards in Las Vegas, NV. — Devour The Day made a special stop at Backstage Bar and Billiards in the heart […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Tothem is one of the latest entries into the now crowded Gothic Metal scene in Italy. Formed back in 2003, the band misfired and broke up after releasing […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Dark, creative artist mastermind and renowned Dawn of Ashes drummer, Ritual Aesthetic is a unique new project about to take the metal wold by storm. Anabel DFlux had […]
by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — Continuing the epic struggle of a hard rock legacy during a time of one hit wonders and the stage escapades of artists like Miley Cyrus proves the strength […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — June 21st, 2014 at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, CA. — Los Angeles natives Six Days Til Sunday held the Whisky a Go Go hostage to […]
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — A Stan Bush record is like an episode of “Modern Family”— you can always count on it being good. The Ultimate, his twelfth studio album in over 30 years, […]
by Justing Gaines – Senior Columnist/news Editor — Well, Swedish melodic death metal mainstays Arch Enemy definitely got people talking in advance of their ninth full-length album, titled War Eternal. The departure of co-founding guitarist […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Classic rock band Yes is gearing up for release of Heaven And Earth on July 18 via Frontiers Records. The release inspires the signature symphonic sound of the […]
by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — Kristy Majors Comes Out Strong with the Thrill Kills CD Release party at the Viper Room — The legend of Hollywood Glam Rock has cornerstones and foundations that […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — June 13th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas — Australia’s latest export Ragdoll wrapped up their North American Tour in Las Vegas at Vamp’d on Friday 13. Although, […]
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — June 10th, 2014 at Hi-Tone Café in Memphis, TN. — Who is Man On Earth? Where are they from? Why have I not heard of them? Started by lead […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — South Africa’s finest rock band return with their sixth studio album Isolate and Medicate, with just under 40 minutes of trademark post-grunge anthems. Seether have always been masters […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — June 14th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — The Las Vegas music community joined together with the Sin City Sinners for a special cause Cystic Fibrosis […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Having released an album of new music in 2013, Grip, M!ss Crazy wasted no time in churning out another blazing and brazen gem of ‘80s flavored Hard Rock/Metal […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Guitar virtuoso Ethan Brosh will join forces with Vinny Appice and Carmine Appice in New York City for Drum Wars. Ethan has also just released an instrumental album […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Over the years, Linkin Park have always had the ability to amaze and stun. After setting the bar to incredibly high with a debut album of record breaking […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — It’s been more than a decade since the Polish band Kruk (‘kruk’ is ‘the raven’ in English, hence a bit of ornithological terminology) left the nest and embarked on […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — “Shred is not dead!” is the proclamation of Shredguy Records. With the release of Adrian English’s third, mostly instrumental album, Total Chaos, both English and Shredguy Records put their […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been seven long years, but Australian progressive metal band Vanishing Point is finally back with a new studio album, their fifth overall, titled Distant Is the […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — After nine studio albums over the course of a nearly two-decade career, it makes sense for Swiss melodic hard rockers Shakra to release a “best of” collection, […]
AweSome Musical Instruments has released their amazing new “Life” guitars. Using the familiar Strat-style and Tele-style body shapes, these exceptional entry level guitars combine several incredible features that are not available from anyone else. Some […]
Do You Want Your Own Signature Series Guitar? Most electric guitar manufacturers release Signature Series models to honor pickers they believe have merit. This is an arbitrary process with very few people getting that recognition. […]
by Kim Shockley Ash – Columnist — June 8th, 2014 at Starlight Amphitheater in Kansas City, MO. — A gloomy rainy day turned into the perfect night for rock and roll in Kansas City. Don […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hot off the heels of performing at Rocklahoma, Ragdoll is currently taking the U.S. by storm. Hailing from the land down under, this is the Australians band third […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — June 6th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — As temperatures soared to 100 degrees, Firehouse turned up the heat at Las Vegas hottest concert club Vamp’d […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — With his instrumental album Voiceless out and the charity purpose behind its release, his tribute band Bon Jersey doing their best to impersonate the Jersey giants Bon Jovi and […]
by Stephen Fourie – Photojournalist — June 9th, 2014 at Scala in London, U.K. — “Simply the best rock group on the planet at the moment,” “the coolest rock band around” and “these guys are […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — June 7th, 2014 at Bar Sinister in Hollywood, CA. — Provocateur metal band Genitorturers embarked on their 20 Years of Depravity tour this year, with Bar Sinister being […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Me and four of my best friends went on vacation to Las Vegas, and on May 30 I had a chance to hang out with the one and […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — It’s been five years since some of us pumped our fists to “Deal With The Devil” and dealt with the “Stone Cold Killer” … as well as walked down […]
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — May 16th – 18th, 2014 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH. — America’s Largest Rock Festival Sells Out … Again! It will go down as the coolest […]
by Shawna McHenry – Photographer — May 31st, 2014 at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO. — Rain or shine, Kansas City’s Rockfest has turned into a well-oiled machine. Staying true to the one-day event, […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Iconic singer and bassist Glenn Hughes is classic rock history personified. Also known as the “Voice of Rock,” Hughes’ seemingly limitless vocal range is the stuff of legend. […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — May 26th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Memorial Day in Las Vegas lived up to its high expectations. As thousands of tourists descended upon The […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Typically a musical supergroup sounds better on paper then it does in practice. Killer Be Killed, the supergroup formed by The Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg Puciato and […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hardrock Haven is always looking for that break out band. This time around Nothing More based out of San Antonio has captured our attention. Nothing More has earned […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly talks with Marty Friedman and Gus G. at their gig in the Muziek-O-Droom in Hasselt, Belgium on May 17th. Both Marty Friedman and Gus […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — In the case of posthumous albums, there’s always an uneasy feeling of the possible motivation behind their release – all this being about the financial profit rather than a […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — The Swedish act Lake Of Tears, active since the mid-‘90s, is labeled anything from ‘Death to Doom to Gothic/Dark metal – and there is no doubt about their sound […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Although not easy to digest for everyone, progressive rock is a form of music that requires both technical skill and artistic sensitivity – and yet, because of complexity, elaborate […]
by Chris Baird – Photographer — May 3rd, 2014 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. — Carolina Rebellion’s second consecutive year in Concord, N.C., at the Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Rock […]
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — May 15th, 2014 at LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH. — The 3rd event in Revolver and Guitar World’s Rock and Roll Roast Comedy Series came to Columbus, OH […]
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — May 16th – 18th, 2014 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH. — ROCK ON THE RANGE 2014 — once again upped the ante by growing to three […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — May 17th, 2014 at Muziek-O-Droom in Hasselt, Belgium — Gus G., born in Thessaloniki, Greece is a heavy metal guitarist. He currently plays with Ozzy Osbourne and his […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — May 17th, 2014 at Muziek-O-Droom in Hasselt, Belgium — Marty Friedman began his career as a Shrapnel solo recording artist and later recruited a then 17 year old […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — San Antonio rock band Nothing More is gearing up for their self-titled release June 24 via Eleven Seven Music. They say Texas does everything bigger and Nothing More […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Lillian Axe is gearing up for the release of acoustic album One Night In The Temple on May 27. Founding member guitarist Steve Blaze tells Hardrock Haven what […]
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux casually sat down with Kristof Bathory and Syrus to talk about their exciting new musical venture Urilia- as Dawn of Ashes is put to […]
by Chris Baird – Photographer — May 3rd, 2014 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. — Carolina Rebellion’s second consecutive year in Concord, N.C., at the Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Rock […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — May 15th, 2014 at Centrum Promocji Kultury in Warsaw, Poland — The tribute concert form is probably the most demanding one – a tough nut to crack, if you […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Australian melodic progressive metal band Voyager is back with a new album, their fifth overall, appropriately titled V. The band has generated a fair amount of buzz […]
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