2015 Archives

Visual Tribute to Lemmy Kilmister

December 30, 2015 Publisher 1

by Chris A. – Sr. Photojournalist — Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister — 1945 – 2015 “Death is an inevitability, isn’t it? You become more aware of that when you get to my age. I don’t worry […]

Metal Allegiance: Menghi, Portnoy, Ellefson & Skolnick

December 28, 2015 Publisher 1

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Anabel DFlux caught up with all four the core members of Metal superpower – Metal Allegiance: Mark Menghi, Mike Portnoy (Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater), David Ellefson (Megadeth), and […]

Room Experience | Room Experience

December 24, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Recent years brought abundance of Melodic Rock/AOR bands and projects – almost to the point of losing track among the vast number of them. One of the projects […]

The Poodles | Devil In The Details

December 23, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Whatever seemed to be swept away by a giant grunge wave twenty years ago, now is back in all its bombastic, melodic glory. Recent years brought a huge […]

Reverence | Gods of War

December 22, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — U.S.-based Heavy/Power Metal band Reverence returned this year with their second full-length album, titled Gods of War. The band, which features vocalist Todd Michael Hall (Riot V, Jack […]

Everthrone | The Dawning

December 22, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After wowing fans and critics (including this one) with last year’s Evil Tongues EP, South Carolina-based Progressive Metal band Everthrone is back with a new album, their first […]

Wulfhook | The Impaler

December 22, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After a series of well-received demo releases, Detroit-based Heavy/Power Metal band Wulfhook finally unleashed their full-length debut album this year. It’s titled The Impaler, and as the fierce […]

Thunderhead | Thunderhead 2010

December 20, 2015 Publisher 1

by John Kindred – Publisher — Thunderhead follows up its 2013 release of ’75 with Thunderhead 2010. The new album is a compilation of music originally written in the ‘70s, some new songs and four […]

Phil Collen with Chris Epting | Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard And Beyond

December 19, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — From the perspective of the ‘80s Rock fan, is 2015 a year of Def Leppard? In many respects, yes. Of course, the credit has to be given to […]

Imperia | Tears Of Silence

December 19, 2015 Publisher 1

by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Tears Of Silence is the fourth release from the multinational European quartet know as Imperia. Crossing genre boudaries, Imperia’s latest should prove a popular choice for fans of […]

Forever Still | Tied Down

December 17, 2015 Publisher 1

by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — At long last the Copenhagen-based modern rock act Forever Still has readied their full length debut album – and Tied Down was definitely worth the wait! Their debut […]

Final Sign Hold High the Flame

December 13, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Hold High the Flame is the debut album from North Carolina-based Traditional Heavy Metal band Final Sign, which was put together by October 31 guitarist Brian “Hellstorm” Williams […]

Bad Pollyanna | The Broken Toys

December 13, 2015 Publisher 1

by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Things must be pretty bleak and depressing in the world of the U.K.’s Bad Pollyanna. The Alternative/Gothic quarter has put the finishing touches on their second album, entitled […]

U.D.O. | Navy Metal Night

December 11, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Another year, another U.D.O. live set, right? Well, it seems that way at least, what with three separate live packages in the past four years. Navy Metal Night […]

Voodoo Circle | Whisky Fingers

December 11, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Melodic rockers Voodoo Circle help close out 2015 on a high note with Whisky Fingers, their fourth studio album. The band is, of course, the brainchild of Silent […]

Gregg Russell & Dieter Schanzer of Wraith

December 8, 2015 Publisher 1

by Marija Brettle – Sr. Columnist — Hailed as “the new hope” for the British Hard Rock scene, Nottingham based WRAITH had an illustrious and successful career playing capacity crowds worldwide and even having Lemmy […]

S.A.Y. | Orion

December 5, 2015 Publisher 1

by Ron Higgins – Columnist — Sweden once again offers up some tasty melodic hard rock to satisfy the world’s musical appetite. S.A.Y. is a new project featuring longtime members of StoneLake, which pumped out […]

Tank | Valley Of Tears

December 5, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — A bizarre but common situation in the world of Rock these days is to have two (or more) versions of the same band. Each of them is usually […]

Know Your Killer – James Dillon of KillSET

December 2, 2015 Publisher 1

by James West – Columnist — With an interesting concept and band name, anyone can travel through the music scene garnering praise and attention. But when a band like KillSET releases an album entitled Know […]

CETI debuts “Fight To Kill” video; Release Details On 25th Anniversary Compilation Album

December 1, 2015 Publisher 1

CETI debuts Fight To Kill video; a double compilation album in celebration of their 25th anniversary out now … The fourth music video from Brutus Syndrome, the Polish Hard Rock/Heavy Metal legend CETI’s ninth studio […]

Zakk Wylde

December 1, 2015 Publisher 1

by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — In the late 80’s a long blonde haired, starry eyed guitar player smashed onto the Heavy Metal scene full of ambition and truck loads of talent. It wouldn’t […]

Apocalyptica LIVE! in London

December 1, 2015 Publisher 1

by Stephen Fourie – Photojournalist — November 27, 2015 at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire – London, England — Three cellists, a drummer and an occasional vocalist came and fed London’s Metal hearts. It’s fair to […]

Alan Byrne | Are You Ready? Thin Lizzy: Album by Album

November 29, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Once a counterculture and an expression of defiance against the social norms, now Rock music is re-appropriated even by the apparently fossilized academic environment. However, if there had […]

Norway’s Lars Lind Set to Debut Soul Kicker on Shredguy Records

November 29, 2015 Publisher 8

Norway has long been associated with great guitar players like John Norum, Ronni Le Tekro, Gunnar Westlie, Tore Moren, and now you can add LARS LIND to that list. Lars Lind is a guitarist/composer from […]

Spoken Releases “Falling Apart” Music Video From Upcoming Album “Breathe Again”

November 27, 2015 Publisher 1

Spoken has released a music video for their track “Falling Apart” off their upcoming record “Breathe Again” (out December 11th on Artery Recordings). “Falling Apart” is the 2nd single to be released from the album […]

Obscene Jester | Citadel’s On Fire

November 24, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — For the 22nd installment in their Bootcamp series, which spotlights overlooked new and vintage Metal demos, the Divebomb label set its sights on Wichita Falls, Texas-based band Obscene […]

Dean Wells of Teramaze

November 21, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Dean Wells of Teramaze talks with Hardrock Haven about the groups new album Her Halo. Wells provide fans insight into the song-writing process, the addition of Nathan Peachy […]

Rage Against the Machine | Live At Finsbury Park

November 19, 2015 Publisher 1

by John Kindred – Publisher — Back in late 2009 English DJ Don Morter put forth a challenge to Simon Cowel’s X-Factor to push the current X-Factor winners #1 Christmas hit out of that spot […]

LIVE! | The Misfits

November 18, 2015 Publisher 1

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 14, 2015 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA. — With the fiend skull in full glory, the sold-out Roxy played host to one of the most famous […]

She Demons Release Hell-fire LIVE!

November 18, 2015 Publisher 1

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 14, 2015 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA. — Accompanying The Misfits, the She Demons are a female group straight out of the hell-fire gates of Rock […]

LIVE! | Combichrist

November 17, 2015 Publisher 1

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 11, 2015 at Whisky a Go Go in Las Angeles, CA. — Adrenaline-induced Metal act Combichrist absolutely stole the evening at the world famous Whisky a Go […]

LIVE! | The Birthday Massacre

November 15, 2015 Publisher 1

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 11, 2015 at Whisky a Go Go in Las Angeles, CA. — With haunting vocals and an infamous melody The Birthday Massacre are an absolute crowd favorite. […]

LIVE! | Echo Black

November 14, 2015 Publisher 1

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 11, 2015 at Whisky a Go Go in Las Angeles, CA. — Hailing from New York, Echo Black found their way to Los Angeles supporting The Birthday […]

Echo Black

November 13, 2015 Publisher 1

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Echo Black at the sold-out Whisky a Go Go on November 11. After finding their way backstage, the group sat down […]

Phil Vincent | Melody & Madness

November 13, 2015 Publisher 1

by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Melody & Madness is the new dynamic 6 song EP from the multi-talented duo of Phil Vincent and Vince O’Regan. Despite being only a duo, this pair continues […]

Wild Fire (formerly Cathercist) Reveals Brand New Track “Villain” + Lyric Video

November 12, 2015 Publisher 9

Mississippi rockers Wild Fire released their new track Villain along with a statement washing their hands of the bands old name Cathercist. With a fresh new sound and name the band is ready to close […]

Casablanca | Miskatonic Graffiti

November 12, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Now here’s something you don’t see every day. Swedish Hard Rock band Casablanca, which features former Alice Cooper/Electric Angels guitarist Ryan Roxie as well as members of bands […]

Artch | For the Sake of Mankind

November 10, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Originally released in 1991, For the Sake of Mankind was the second album from Norwegian Heavy/Power Metal band Artch. The band made quite an impression with their critically […]

Def Leppard | Def Leppard

November 5, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — What does an established act releasing a self-titled album suggest? The usual policy in the music industry is that the self-titled album is a debut one, therefore an […]

Judicator | At the Expense of Humanity

November 5, 2015 Publisher 2

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — America has a very vibrant underground Metal scene. Regardless of your preferred genre, you’re likely to find some extremely talented bands making great music. In the Power Metal […]

Betsy | Betsy

November 3, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — As the 1980s came to a close, Los Angeles-based Heavy Metal band Bitch thought it was time for a change. Bitch was one of the earliest bands signed […]

Artch | Another Return

November 3, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Originally released in 1988, Another Return was the debut album from Norwegian power metal band Artch. Obviously Norway’s best known contribution to metal is their infamous Black Metal […]

Darkyra Black | Fool

November 1, 2015 Publisher 1

by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Fool is the second full length studio release from the Australian symphonic rock singer known as Darkyra Black. Like its predecessor Dragon Tears, Fool is a powerful, full […]

LIVE! | Escape the Fate

November 1, 2015 Publisher 1

by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — October 26, 2015 at Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, MI. — Monday, October 26, 2015 “A Nightmare On Pike Street”, an all-ages show, came to the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, […]

Nalle Pahlsson

November 1, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Alhtough his name is recognizable in the Swedish Melodic Rock scene for years, Nalle Pahlsson has released a solo album only recently. A bassist for bands such as […]

As Darkness Dies | As Darkness Dies

October 29, 2015 Publisher 2

by Jonna Ambur – Sr. Photojournalist — When you mention “old school” Metal, bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest come to mind. As Darkness Dies has earned the privilege to be added to that […]

Biff Byford of Saxon

October 29, 2015 Publisher 1

by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — In the months leading up to the October 30th North American release date of their latest studio album Battering Ram, U.K. Metal legends Saxon toured the States alongside […]

Margarita Monet Releases Video & Download of “Sally’s Song” from Nightmare Before Christmas

October 28, 2015 Publisher 6

Happy Halloween week from Edge Of Paradise! — “As a treat we wanted to bring you Margarita’s take on “Sally’s Song” from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. Hope you guys enjoy and have a great […]

Rockett Queen Reveal’s “I Hate You” Video

October 24, 2015 Publisher 6

Rockett Queen has unveiled the first video from their Goodnight California EP, “I Hate You.” A fan favorite at live shows, “I Hate You” brings the story of a contentious romantic relationship to life through […]

Gibson Custom Launches Limited Edition Peter Frampton “Phenix” Guitar

October 23, 2015 Publisher 1

EACH DETAILED REPLICA OF HISTORIC GUITAR HAS BEEN PERSONALLY PLAYED AND SIGNED BY FRAMPTON Gibson Custom has announced a collaboration with GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Peter Frampton for a very limited release of the Peter Frampton “Phenix” […]

Cage Announce November Live Dates For U.S. East Coast

October 23, 2015 Publisher 8

San Diego-based metallists Cage are set to return on October 30th (pre order here: http://tinyurl.com/psow5j4), with the release of their latest metallic tour de force, ‘Ancient Evil’ (via SMG Records), and a little more than […]

Monsters of Rock Cruise presents: “Shredders From The Deep”

October 22, 2015 Publisher 1

–THE FOUR-DAY, FOUR-NIGHT VOYAGE OUT OF MIAMI THIS FEBRUARY 22-26, ABOARD THE NCL PEARL– ANNOUNCES BIGGEST LINE-UP EVER IN ITS 5-YEAR HISTORY TESLA, STEVE VAI, EXTREME, SEBASTIAN BACH AND QUEENSRYCHE ARE AMONG 40-PLUS BANDS CONFIRMED […]

Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall | Kingdom of Rock

October 22, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — In 2013 guitarist/songwriter Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Kiske-Somerville, Starbreaker, Allen-Lande) released his debut solo album, titled Free Fall, which featured guest vocals from several A-list singers who had […]

Radiodrone | The Truth Syndicate Diaries

October 22, 2015 Publisher 1

by James West – Columnist — Coming in hot from Orange County is RadioDrone, a band that features heavy instrumentals and melodic vocals packed behind sound bites of famous political speeches on government and humanity. […]

Kickstarter Campaign for ROCKSHOW Pop-Up book

October 21, 2015 Publisher 1

For Hard Rock Classic lovers there is a very particular project online. It’s Rockshow, a Pop Up book that narrates the history of Rock through the three-dimensional reconstruction of concert scenes from the 70s. Deep […]

The Baltimore Ravens Marching Band Plays Van Halen

October 21, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Тhe Baltimore Ravens Marching Band, The Marching Ravens, led by the legendary John Ziemann, was asked to play a Van Halen medley in September. The Marching Ravens is […]

Halloween Book Signing Announced for South Dakota Horror Writer Derric Miller

October 21, 2015 Publisher 1

On Halloween, Oct. 31, horror writer Derric Miller will be holding a book signing at Poppadox Pub, located at 2808 S. Minnesota in Sioux Falls, S.D. The book signing begins at 4 p.m., and later […]

Lynam To Release New EP “Bombshell” October 30th

October 19, 2015 Publisher 7

Lynam, the rock band from Birmingham, AL, will release its new EP entitled “BOMBSHELL” October 30th via New Ocean Media. The EP was produced by Jacob Bunton and Lonny Paul and mixed by Jason Elgin […]

Nalle Pahlsson’s Royal Mess | Royal Mess

October 19, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — A musician who’s been recognizable and sought-after for years, touring and recording a lot, but still not able to show all his talents – until now. That’s Nalle […]

Intrinsic | Nails

October 17, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — California-based power/thrash band Intrinsic was doing pretty well as the 1990s rolled in, especially when you consider how far removed they were geographically from both the L.A. and […]

The Paralydium Project | The Paralydium Project

October 17, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Oh, now this is going to be something special. This self-titled, 3-song EP is the first taste we get of The Paralydium Project, a new band featuring former […]

Family Force 5 Announces Dates For Fall 2015 “Tour Stands Still”

October 16, 2015 Publisher 7

Pre-Order Upcoming Remix Album “Time Still Stands” Atlanta based Party Rock band Family Force 5 have announced the dates of their Fall 2015 “Tour Stands Still”. The tour kicks off on October 16th in Vienna, […]

Nine Miles South | Nine Miles South

October 14, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — A British Hard Rock band with a soft spot for a sound that’s the American heritage rather than their own – this may raise a few eyebrows at […]

Andy Parker of UFO

October 14, 2015 Publisher 1

by Scott Alisoglu – Guest Columnist — UFO’s Andy Parker is a true Rock ‘n Roll journeyman and a hell of a nice guy to boot. Parker is one of the remaining original members (along […]

EVERTHRONE return with “The Dawning” on October 30

October 13, 2015 Publisher 1

Divebomb Records has announced the return of EVERTHRONE, whose new album The Dawning will be released on October 30. No strangers to Divebomb Records, South Carolina’s EVERTHRONE have returned to the label after the successful […]

Magnus Rosén Joins SHADOWSIDE‏

October 13, 2015 Publisher 1

Brazilian female-fronted metallers SHADOWSIDE have announced the addition of Swedish bassist Magnus Rosén (ex-HAMMERFALL) to the group’s ranks. Shadowside 2015 (Magnus Rosén photo by Gabriel Henningson) SHADOWSIDE, was formed by singer Dani Nolden, Raphael Mattos […]

FINAL SIGN Join Divebomb Records, Debut Due October 30

October 13, 2015 Publisher 1

Divebomb Records has announced the signing of heavy metal band FINAL SIGN. The musical partnership between vocalist Shawn Pelata and guitarist Brian “Hellstorm” Williams dates back to 1999, when Brian contacted Shawn with the hope […]

Ronnie Atkins (PRETTY MAIDS) joins AVANTASIA

October 13, 2015 Publisher 1

Fans in Europe and Asia have already had the pleasure to see the Danish rocker on stage with the metal opera. Now the whole world is going to get their share of PRETTY MAIDS’ powerhouse […]

Progressive Metal Supergroup ZIERLER Premiere “No Chorus” Lyric Video‏

October 13, 2015 Publisher 1

(New York, NY – 12 October 2015) Transatlantic progression metal conglomerate Zierler, featuring members of Beyond Twilight, Fates Warning, Scar Symmetry, and Circus Maximus, have released a lyric video for the song “No Chorus”, the […]

Divebomb Records to Reissue Rare HOLOSADE Debut on October 30

October 13, 2015 Publisher 1

Divebomb Records has announced the upcoming reissue of the 1988 HOLOSADE debut Hell House. HOLOSADE hail from Darlington in the North East of the UK which was also home to such revered acts as VENOM, […]

Joel Hoekstra’s 13 | Dying To Live

October 12, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Few things in this world are as predictable as line-up changes within Whitesnake. Last year’s brought the news of Doug Aldrich leaving the group only to be replaced […]

Royal Hunt | Devil’s Dozen

October 12, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Devil’s Dozen is an appropriate title for the 13th studio album by Danish Melodic/Progressive Metal band Royal Hunt. It’s the band’s third album since vocalist DC Cooper rejoined […]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra release their new album Letters From The Labyrinth

October 10, 2015 Publisher 1

Trans-Siberian Orchestra release their new album “Letters From The Labyrinth” on 13th November via Universal Music TSO has become one of the most successful stories in rock ‘n’ roll history. Defying the odds with each […]

John 5

October 9, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Driven not by killer ambition, but by a sense of refuge his instrument gives him, John 5 remains one of the most industrious guitarists to have ever played […]

Gary Hughes of Ten

October 9, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Not even a year after their album Albion saw the light of day, gaining rave reviews all across the globe, the British Melodic Rock giants Ten are back […]

Iron Savior | Megatropolis 2.0

October 8, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Long-running German Power Metal band Iron Savior has been quite productive this year. It’s only been a year since they released their last studio album (the most excellent […]

Enertia | Piece of the Factory

October 8, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been more than a decade since we last saw a new studio album from Enertia, one of the more overlooked bands to emerge from the American Progressive/Power […]

John Bush of Armored Saint

October 6, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin DelPrince – Columnist — Twenty-eight years after recording their only live album, Saints Will Conquer, at the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio, Armored Saint came back to the same iconic venue, this time […]

Madame Mayhem | Now You Know

October 4, 2015 Publisher 1

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Native New Yorker Madame Mayhem brought all her NYC attitude and swagger into the studio when she laid down the vocal tracks for her latest album, Now You […]

Ghost | Meliora

October 4, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Has there ever been a “hype band” that was actually worth the critical buzz and who continued to live up to that hype over the course of three […]

Street Talk | Transition, Restoration, V – Reissues

October 4, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been nearly a decade since we last heard from Street Talk, the Swedish AOR band featuring Goran Edman (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Brazen Abbott). Street Talk was arguably the […]

Ten | The Dragon And Saint George

September 30, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Apparently set to remain the most prolific – and also the busiest – band in the Melodic Hard Rock universe, Ten returns with a new EP only a […]

Beverly Killz

September 30, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After three years of silence, the Italian Hard Rock outfit Beverly Killz returned with their sophomore full-length. However, a few things about Kingdom could have raised quite a […]

ODIN’S COURT Crowd Sourcing Campaign Enters Final Days

September 28, 2015 Publisher 1

Baltimore, MD – USA based progressive rock and metal band Odin’s Court’s announced a crowd sourcing campaign to release 2 albums: Deathanity (R3) and Turtles All the Way Down Vol, II. Deathanity (R3) is a […]

Nitehawks

September 27, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Things just don’t disappear indeed – it is so indeed, if you look upon music genres. It’s been more than thirty year now s after the powerful sound […]

XO Stereo

September 27, 2015 Publisher 1

by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux stopped by Another Century Record’s headquarters to meet up with rock band XO Stereo. Alongside a press-only acoustic set, the musical trio chatted with […]

Michael Amott of Arch Enemy

September 26, 2015 Publisher 1

by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Swedish/Canadian/American melodic Death Metal masters Arch Enemy made a stop in Columbus, Ohio at the inaugural Metal show of Cap City Concerts LLC at the Northland Performing Arts […]

Operation: Mindcrime | The Key

September 24, 2015 Publisher 1

by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — OK, so everyone knows the story of why Geoff Tate is no longer part of Queensryche, and everyone knows that he had to give up the band name, […]

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie Adds Amp Collection to its Custom Shop

September 23, 2015 Publisher 1

by John Kindred – Publisher — AmpliTube, a guitar and bass amp and effects modeling software, offers guitarists and bassists virtual guitar amps and cabinets that create and customize their sound on PCs or MACs. […]

CAGE Announce New Album “Ancient Evil.”

September 23, 2015 Publisher 6

San Diego-based metallists Cage are set to return on October 30th, with the release of their latest metallic tour de force, ‘Ancient Evil,’ which has been prefaced by a lyric video for the killer composition, […]

Chris Musser of From Ashes To New

September 22, 2015 Publisher 1

by John Kindred – Publisher — Chris Musser band From Ashes to New is currently on tour with Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, and In This Moment. Musser discusses the upcoming release of the […]

NWOBHM Cult Act SAVAGE Return With New Double Album

September 21, 2015 Publisher 7

NWoBHM cult act SAVAGE, will release their brand new studio album “7”, on October 9, 2015, via Minus 2 Zebra Records (distributed by Plastic Head). The double disc release will include complete live album titled […]

Joel Grind from Toxic Holocaust

September 20, 2015 Publisher 2

by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Toxic Holocaust frontman Joel Grind had a drink with Hardrock Haven at Ace of Cups in Columbus, Ohio and discussed his recent switch from guitar to bass, his […]

W.A.S.P. | Golgotha

September 19, 2015 Publisher 6

by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — It’s been six long years since Babylon, W.A.S.P.’s last studio release, in part due to Blackie Lawless’ visits to hospital for reconstructive shoulder surgery and then later a […]

Blinding Sunrise

September 19, 2015 Publisher 1

by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Melodic Metalcore band Blinding Sunrise, to chat about their upcoming album This World Won’t Listen. Hardrock Haven: Hi there! Thank you […]

Annihilator | Suicide Society

September 17, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — When a thrash veteran starts chasing trends after 30 years of plugging away as a niche act, you realize that a show biz career is indeed an unpredictable […]

Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster | Wires/Dream\Wires

September 17, 2015 Publisher 1

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster, the self-described “instrumental Progressive, Metal, Alternative Rock Band” from London, have completed work on their third self-released album entitled Wires/Dream\Wires. This latest release follows […]

Diemonds | Never Wanna Die

September 6, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Third time and charmed Canadian rockers Diemonds return with their third album Never Wanna Die via Napalm Records. Fronted by the sultry Priya Panda, this female-fronted band offers fans […]

Dominic St. Charles of URN

September 6, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux chatted with Dominic St. Charles, of the band URN, about their brand new album Epiphany (their first studio album in nearly six years!), their […]

Phosphene | Phosphene

September 2, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Phosphene may not be a familiar name (or word) to many, but this Chicago-based 4 piece is trying to make it a household term. The modern rockers have […]

AmpliTube MESA/Boogie for Mac/PC is available now

September 2, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

IK Multimedia and Mesa Engineering proudly announce that  AmpliTube MESA/Boogie for Mac/PC is available now Now players can inject high-gain magic and mayhem into their recordings with ease with AmpliTube MESA/Boogie for Mac & PC […]

LIVE! | The Cringe

September 2, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Chris Baird – Photographer — August 28, 2015 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. New York City rockers The Cringe have announced they will be supporting Mötley Crüe on “The Final Tour” this summer, […]

Badlands House Band, Fans Weather Apocalyptic Storm to Experience World Premiere Concert

September 2, 2015 Publisher 4

SIOUX FALLS (September 2, 2015) The Badlands House Band, the musical voice of Chuck Brennan’s new Badlands Pawn entertainment destination, made their debut in true post-Apocalyptic fashion on Thursday, August 27 at The District in […]

Louder Than Life Set To Be Louder Than Ever

September 1, 2015 Publisher 1

by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Fans of hard rock, gourmet man food, craft beer, whiskey and bourbon finally have their own Woodstock. The Louder Than Life music festival will be returning to Champions […]

Caleb Bingham of Ascension

September 1, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with musician Caleb Bingham to chat about his band Ascension, what happened between him and Five Finger Death Punch, and what fans […]

Dimino | Old Habits Die Hard

August 28, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Old Habits Die Hard may just be the most unexpected release of 2015. Former Angel (yes, that Angel, whose last release was in 1979) frontman Frank DiMino returned […]

Poltergeist | Nothing Lasts Forever

August 28, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1993, Nothing Lasts Forever was the third album from Swiss Thrash Metal band Poltergeist. Now, you might have just read “Swiss” and “Thrash” and went […]

Kore Rozzik Premiers “Rockstar” Video Exclusively @ Hardrock Haven

August 28, 2015 Publisher 5

New York City’s Bastard Child KORE ROZZIK will released the debut single “Rock Star” July 21. “Rockstar” was produced by Paul Bento (Carnivore/Type O Negative) and Mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More/Dokken). “Rockstar” is […]

AirTurn Introduces TAP with the Roland® BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad for Drummers and Percussionists

August 26, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

The TAP BT-1 Triggers Wireless Page Turning and Other Events with a Bigger Target and Greater Fault Tolerance NEDERLAND, Colorado – July 29, 2015 – AirTurn, a leading manufacturer of wireless, hands-free controllers for tablets […]

Progressive Supergroup Jane Getter Premonition Launches New Track “Surprised”

August 26, 2015 Publisher 5

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Progressive supergroup, Jane Getter Premonition, launches a new track, “Surprised,” taken from the band’s Madfish debut, On, out October 2. Stream album opener, “Surprised,” below: “‘Surprised’ is based on the opening […]

Motörhead | Bad Magic

August 26, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Thirteen brand-new tracks straight out of Motörhead’s crucible of frenzy may not deviate from the familiar recipe, but they do hit the spot with the hallmark nonchalance of […]

Seven Witches Announce New Album The Way of the Wicked

August 26, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

Led by guitarist Jack Frost, Seven Witches has been one of America’s best classic 80’s-inspired metal bands – specializing in American traditional power metal, reminiscent of bands such as Helstar, Manowar, and Metal Church. And […]

Madame Mayhem Enlists Rock’s Top Names for Now You Know Studio Album

August 26, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

Madame Mayhem is certainly a commanding and unforgettable figure – all you have to do is check out the new video for the song “Monster” for the proof. But dig a bit deeper, and you […]

Leaves’ Eyes | King Of Kings

August 25, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — King of Kings marks the triumphant return of Leaves’ Eyes to the pinnacle of the Symphonic Metal world. After adopting somewhat of a softer and more varied sound […]

Veronica “The V” Freeman | Now or Never

August 25, 2015 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Best known as the frontwoman for Heavy/Power Metal band Benedictum, Veronica “The V” Freeman is spreading her wings with the launch of her solo career. Now or Never […]

Slave Raider | Take the World By Storm

August 25, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Originally self-released in 1986 (then remixed and reissued in 1989), Take the World By Storm was the debut album from Minneapolis-based Glam Metal band Slave Raider. The term […]

Powerwolf | Blessed & Possessed

August 24, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Get ready to howl! German Power Metal wolf pack Powerwolf is back with a new album, their sixth, titled Blessed & Possessed. The band has been issuing albums […]

Kelly Keeling | Mind Radio

August 24, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Even though the cover artwork of this album could have been a rejected idea for a mid-‘90s Skynyrd album (or a washed-up country star even), it’s no such […]

Lucid Fly launches IndieGoGo campaign for first LP release

August 24, 2015 Publisher 5

LOS ANGELES – Established Alt/Prog/Rock band, Lucid Fly, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help support its upcoming full-length album release titled, ‘Building Castles In Air.’ Lucid Fly’s sound is unerringly Progressive – rock solid […]

KC Summer Jam: Def Leppard with STYX and Tesla

August 21, 2015 Publisher 1

by John Kindred – Publisher — August 11, 2015 at Starlight Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Starlight Theatre’s latest round of summer concerts featured three heavy-hitting Rock bands that, in their prime, delivered fans […]

Neil Daniels to release book on KISS Frontman Paul Stanley

August 20, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

LIVE TO WIN – A CASUAL GUIDE TO THE MUSIC OF KISS FRONTMAN PAUL STANLEY BY NEIL DANIELS PUBLISHED BY CREATESPACE WORLDWIDE RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 ISBN-13: 978-1508762140 ISBN-10: 1508762147 As “Starchild”, the frontman […]

Polish Hard Rock band Kruk to release their first live album

August 20, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

On the 18th of April, at the studio of Radio Katowice, the hard rock band Kruk played a very special concert. With the auditorium packed tight, the band performed a two-hour-plus set, which included their […]

LIVE! | Rob Zombie

August 20, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — August 2, 2015 at Lokerse Feesten in Lokeren, Belgium — Rob Zombie stops off in Belgium to appear at the Lokerse Feesten. Set List: 1. Teenage Nosferatu Pussy […]

LIVE! | Black Label Society

August 20, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — August 2, 2015 at Lokerse Feesten in Lokeren, Belgium — Following the release of their latest studio album Catacombs of the Black Vatican, Black Label Society are currently […]

6th Edition of Very ‘Eavy Metal Festival Brings in Bigger Acts

August 19, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

The sixth edition of the heavy metal festival Very ‘Eavy will take place on Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd of April, 2016 in “Fox” in Stadskanaal, Netherlands. For this edition, only 500 tickets […]

Beverly Killz | Kingdom

August 19, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — It was 2012, Denis Ward’s finishing touch and Perris Records’ auspices when the previous album released by the Italian act under the moniker of Beverly Killz saw the […]

Black Veil Brides | Alive and Burning

August 16, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Grace Kindred – Columnist — With Alive and Burning, Black Veil Brides releases their first-ever live concert Blu-ray/DVD via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The Blu-ray/DVD was filmed Nov. 1, 2014, at Wiltern Theater in Los […]

LIVE! | Panzie

August 15, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — August 6, 2015 at Arlene’s Grocery in New York City, NY. — Where more demure cities feel awkward about their sleazy side, New York flaunts it. And for […]

Lynch Mob | Rebel

August 15, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Some bands have invented Classic Rock, some took decades to become classic, but George Lynch managed to latch on to the formula right off the bat — ever […]

LIVE! | Trapt

August 13, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Chris Baird – Photojournalist — July 30, 2015 at Ziggy’s by the Sea in Wilmington N.C. — Trapt caught live during their Life in Your Own Hands tour. The band recently released their new […]

Forever Still | Save Me

August 13, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Save Me is the third EP released by modern rockers Forever Still, the crowning glory of a trilogy that will eventually be released as a full length CD. […]

Margarita Monet of The Edge of Paradise

August 12, 2015 Publisher 1

by John Kindred – Publisher — The Edge of Paradise is a female-fronter Metal band from Los Angeles, CA. Currently the band has released the full length studio album Immortal Waltz produced by the legendary […]

Sonja Perenda | Winter Eyes

August 10, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Operatic songstress Sonja Perenda has recently released her second full length album, and is building a fan base that now spreads well outside of her native Austria. Sonja’s […]

Edge Of Paradise signs with Extreme Management Group

August 8, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

Los Angeles based hard rockers, EDGE OF PARADISE just signed a management deal with EXTREME MUSIC GROUP. EDGE OF PARADISE are a melodic powerhouse with the soaring vocals of Margarita Monet, towering guitars of Dave […]

Vans Warped Tour 2015

August 6, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — July 30, 2015 at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Kansas City, MO. — The 21st edition of the Vans Warped Tour rolled into Kansas City on a sunny day, when […]

Marty Friedman

August 5, 2015 Publisher 2

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — After 13 years of absence from the U.S. music scene, guitar guru Marty Friedman returns to native soil to tour his latest album. Chart-breaker Inferno released by Prosthetic […]

Steve Kaynan

August 3, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — It’s been a long way from his first recordings made at the tender age of 17 to his independently released second solo album Multiverse Collision. Hardrock Haven caught […]

LIVE! | Samantha Crain

August 3, 2015 Publisher 1

by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — July 25, 2015 at Cafe Nine in New Haven, CT. — A young woman with a seasoned soul. Samantha Crain, barely 29 years old from Shawnee Oklahoma, has […]

LIVE! | Whitesnake

August 1, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alex Barbieri – Senior Columnist — July 28, 2015 at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT. — “Be safe, be happy, and don’t let anyone make you afraid.” Those show-closing words by […]

Ray Andersen

August 1, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Marija Brettle – Senior Columnist — Growing up in the West Orange house where legendary songwriters Carole King and Gerry Goffin lived, young Ray Andersen knew early on that music would be his life’s […]

J. D. Overdrive | The Kindest Of Deaths

July 29, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — In the 1970s, a new subgenre of music – called Southern Rock – was born out of the Allman brothers’ bluesy vibe and Skynyrd’s Dixie pride. Little did […]

Exises | Exises

July 29, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Dutch Heavy Metal band Exises made their debut in 1986 with this self-titled release on the Megaton label. This is a band that ran in the same circles […]

LIVE! | Powerman 5000

July 27, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — July 21, 2015 at Roxy Theatre in Denver, CO. — “Laser-wielding-light-show-galore…” is probably the best way to accurately describe a Powerman 5000 show. This infamous robot inspired band […]

Dragon Kings | Dragon Kings

July 24, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — The trans-media project, Dragon Kings, is spearheaded by Timothy Brown, who is a Dungeons and Dragons setting designer, fantasy author and musician. Dragon Kings is a role-playing action, adventure […]

Forever Still release video for “Awake the Fire”

July 23, 2015 Publisher 4

Forever Still release music video for their new single “Awake The Fire”, and lets fans pay ‘what they want’ for it at their website www.foreverstill.dk. “We believe that music should be available to everyone – […]

Phil Vincent | Unreleased Trilogy

July 23, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Prolific singer and songwriter Phil Vincent (solo artist, Legion, D’Ercole, Tragik) has struck again! He’s just released what in effect are 3 CDs worth of material with long […]

Jeff Beck | Live at Ronnie Scott’s

July 23, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Live albums rarely carry the weight and impact that they once did. Nowadays it seems that a live album is only produced and distributed as a way to […]

Sinister Guitar Picks: Edging Out the Competition

July 23, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Sinister Guitar Picks made its product line debut at the 2015 Winter NAMM convention. At the trade show, Sinister Guitar Picks showcased its latest product line of metal-edged guitar […]

Emberville Releases “Scare City” Music Video

July 19, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

Post Hardcore band Emberville have released their “Scare City” music video from their new album of the same name which is available for purchase now on iTunes. Watch Emberville’s “Scare City” music video below: About […]

Mario Percudani of Hungryheart

July 19, 2015 Publisher 1

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Five years ago Melodic Hard Rock aficionados were awed by their second album One Ticket To Paradise; now after five long years of keeping their fingers crossed they […]

LIVE! | There Is No Us

July 18, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — July 13, 2015 at Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, NV. — Las Vegas, Nevada held host to the debut concert for There Is No […]

Jim Louvau & Andy Gerold of There Is No Us

July 18, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Jim Louvau and Andy Gerold of There Is No Us, at a local bar in Las Vegas, Nevada. The trio chatted […]

LIVE! | Adler

July 18, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 11, 2015 at The Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV. — Adler is “Back From The Dead” and invaded Las Vegas on July 11 at The Brooklyn […]

Praying Mantis | Legacy

July 18, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It has been way too long since NWOBHM-turned-melodic rock band Praying Mantis delivered some new music. It’s been four years since their Metamorphosis release, and that was just […]

Iron Savior | Live at the Final Frontier

July 18, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Long-running German Power Metal band Iron Savior is certainly delivering the goods this year. No, not with a new studio album (besides, it’s only been a year since […]

Karyn Crisis’ Gospel of the Witches | Salem’s Wounds

July 18, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — After a lengthy absence, Karyn Crisis – vocalist for Death Metal turned Metalcore band Crisis – has resurfaced with a new project, titled Karyn Crisis’ Gospel of the […]

George Lynch’s Shadow Train

July 14, 2015 Publisher 2

by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitar virtuoso George Lynch is back for the attack with another new project, which provides the musical support for his upcoming documentary on the plight of modern Native American […]

Satan’s Host | Pre-Dating God, Part 2

July 14, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Long-running cult U.S. Heavy Metal band Satan’s Host returned this year with not one but two new studio albums, titled Pre-Dating God, Parts 1 and 2. The Colorado-based […]

Satan’s Host | Pre-Dating God, Part 1

July 14, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Long-running cult U.S. heavy metal band Satan’s Host returned this year with not one but two new studio albums, titled Pre-Dating God, Parts 1 and 2. The Colorado-based […]

Graveworm | Ascending Hate

July 12, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Italian Symphonic/Death/Black Metal (the exact mix keeps changing) band Graveworm is back with a new album, their ninth full-length offering to date – titled Ascending Hate. Newly signed […]

Michael Bormann | Closer

July 12, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — With Michael Bormann’s new solo material being finally finished, recorded and released, one could have treated his last year’s “best of ballads” compilation Love Is Magic as a […]

Hellfest 2015

July 10, 2015 Publisher 1

by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — June 19-21, 2015 at Val de Moine Sport Complex in Clisson, France — France’s annual music festival, known to the world as Hellfest, marked its 10th anniversary this […]

Edge Of Paradise | Immortal Waltz

July 9, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — American rockers Edge Of Paradise have just released a new full-length album entitled Immortal Waltz. Fans of the band will be immediately at home since the lineup fronted […]

Shotgun Messiah | Second Coming

July 9, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1991, Second Coming is the – you guessed it – second album from Swedish glam metal band Shotgun Messiah. The band, which was more or […]

Shotgun Messiah | Shotgun Messiah

July 8, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Swedish glam metal band Shotgun Messiah made their debut in 1989 with this self-titled release. The band, which was more or less Sweden’s answer to the Hollywood hair […]

Hungryheart | Dirty Italian Job

July 8, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Even if pink’s the new black, the deliberately cheesy cover artwork for this album is not exactly a sight for the sore eyes. And still, it’s good news […]

Mark Allen and Derric Miller | Gristle

July 5, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Literary duo Mark Allen and Derric Miller know how to chill spines with their own ferocious brand of horror fiction. Still, their newest novel titled Gristle pushes the […]

Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz

July 5, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Finnish melodic/glam/sleaze/party (take your pick) rockers Santa Cruz are back with a new album, their third overall. It’s a self-titled release, which typically means a band is: a) […]

The Circle: Hager, Bonham, Anthony & Johnson

July 4, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — June 20, 2015 at The Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, OH. — The career of Sammy Hagar is a rarity in the music world, not only because […]

Philip H. Anselmo of Superjoint

July 4, 2015 Publisher 26

by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Even while he was the frontman of the massively successful band Pantera, Phil Anselmo was always staying busy with offshoot musical projects like Southern Isolation and Viking Crown. […]

Divebomb Records Release Two Digital Samplers For Free Download‏

July 3, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

The Divebomb Records label is celebrating summer with some free music. They have announced the release of two digital samplers full of new and classic bands. The first volume features 25 tracks, of which all […]

COLDSPELL Post New Video For ‘Legacy’, Festival Dates‏ Announced

July 3, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

Swedish hard rockers ColdSpell posted a brand new video for the song ‘Legacy’, out of their album ‘Frozen Paradise’. The video can be viewed below. ColdSpell are going in the studio this fall, to record […]

SOTO (Jeff Scott Soto) Confirmed For Monsters Of Rock Cruise

July 3, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

SOTO, featuring vocalist Jeff Scott Soto is confirmed to play Monsters Of Rock Cruise. Jeff Scott Soto (Soto, Talisman, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) will also play on the MOR Cruise a show with Gus G (Firewind, Ozzy […]

Barren Earth | On Lonely Towers

July 1, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Finnish “all-star” – Progressive, Melodic Death, Doom Metal – band Barren Earth is back with a new album, their third full-length release, titled On Lonely Towers. The band […]

Joe Bonamassa | Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks

July 1, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Plenty of artists have graced the stage at Red Rocks in Colorado, but very few of them have offered a set of classic Blues tunes from the catalogs […]

Sisters Ov The Blackmoon

June 30, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — June 20, 2015 at Bar Sinister in Hollywood, CA. — Spawning from the City of Angels, comes Sisters Ov The Blackmoon, a Rock/Metal band with an affinity for […]

Odin’s Court | Turtles All the Way Down

June 30, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Turtles All the Way Down is the seventh full-length release from Maryland-based progressive rock band Odin’s Court. It’s also the first album of all-new material since the band’s […]

Degreed | Dead But Not Forgotten

June 30, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Swedish melodic hard rockers Degreed are back with a new album, their third to date, titled Dead But Not Forgotten. Degreed of course features the vocal (and bass) […]

SAXON and ARMORED SAINT to Replace DC COOPER at ProgPower USA Kickoff Event

June 23, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

D.C. Cooper has announced that he will no longer be appearing at this year’s ProgPower USA Kickoff Event. He has released the following statement: “It is with great disappointment and sadness the we are announcing […]

UK’s ERADIKATOR returns to Divebomb Records‏

June 23, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

ERADIKATOR are a four piece thrash metal band from Birmingham, England, the birthplace of heavy metal monsters such as BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST and NAPALM DEATH. No strangers to Divebomb Records, ERADIKATOR have returned to […]

DIAMOND DOGS announce ‘Quitters & Complainers’ Album Details, Video Posted‏

June 23, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

Diamond Dogs, Swedish rock and roll band formed in 1992 are now back with their 10th full length album “Quitters & Complainers” that also includes a 70 minute long bonus live disc “Let’s Have It […]

TOWER OF BABEL – Current Exorcism, Holy Hell, Royal Hunt, Tainted Nation Members Launch New Band‏

June 23, 2015 Publisher Comments Off

Singer/producer Csaba Zvekan (Exorcism, Metal Machine, Zvekan), guitarist Joe Stump (Exorcism, Holy Hell), drummer Mark Cross (Tainted Nation, ex Firewind,Helloween), keyboard/hammond player Maestro Mistheria (Vivaldi Metal Project, Mistheria) and bassist Andreas Passmark (Royal Hunt) have […]