Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Steve Vai
by Jonna Ambur – Sr. Photojournalist — December 12, 2016 at the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center in Scottsdale, AZ. — The lights dimmed at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts and the video screen on […]
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Music Reviews 2016
Avenged Sevenfold | The Stage
by Cynthia Jo – Sr. Columnist — “Surprise” albums have been the norm lately by mainstream artists. At the beginning of 2016 Avenged Sevenfold was on lists of most anticipated albums of the year. In […]
Music Reviews 2016
KISS | Rocks Vegas
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — With the obvious exception of KISS’ die-hard fans, the general audience may not be that familiar with the band’s particular albums and line-up changes as well as treat […]
Music Reviews 2016
Cathrine Jauer | Hear The Sound
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Hear The Sound is the second solo release from German-born singer/songwriter Cathrine Jauer. Once better known as the vocalist and bassist for the rock-pop band First Child, Jauer […]
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The Dead Daisies Release Acoustic Christmas Song
The Dead Daisies have recorded a Christmas Song … “Happy X-mas (War is Over)” This one’s for you… The Daisies have been overwhelmed by the great fan reactions throughout the year and especially on this […]
Interviews 2016
Abbath: The Holiday Edition
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — One of the best gifts given to the metal community in 2016 was the stellar first album from Abbath Doom Occulta since his departure from Norweigan black metal […]
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Introducing Scarleth, Melodic Female-fronted Metal Hailing from Ukraine
Female fronted melodic metal hailing from Ukraine – Est. 2005 Scarleth present a melodic tidal wave of Ukranian metal, blending heavy riffs with diverse melodies, led by singer Ekaterina Kapshuk. The band is comprised of […]
Music Reviews 2016
Nymphs | Nymphs
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Rock Candy Records Remastered & Reloaded — The groundbreaking self-titled release from Hard Rock legends Nymphs has been remastered by the good folks at Rock Candy Records. More […]
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Metal Blade Records, Scorpions, and The Rainbow Nominated to The Hall of Heavy Metal History
Metal Blade Records (Celebrating their 35th Anniversary), Scorpions, and the Rainbow Bar and Grill have just joined the list of Metal Royalty who have been nominated for induction into the 2017 Hall of Heavy Metal […]
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Former MISFITS guitarist DOYLE WOLFGANG VON FRANKENSTEIN Signs Label/Distribution Deal with EMP Label Group
European Tour Dates Announced for Abominator UK/European Invasion Tour — As announced on the Black Carpet at the The Epiphone Revolver Music Awards 12/13, former MISFITS guitarist DOYLE WOLFGANG VON FRANKENSTEIN has signed a label […]
Interviews 2016
Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — North American audiences were recently treated to Dark Tranquillity’s distinctive Melodic Death Metal during their November/December tour. The pioneering Swedish band ripped through the US and Canada in […]
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Judas Priest 10th Studio Album Turbo Remastered as a 3 CD Reissued February 3rd 2017
British metal legends Judas Priest announce the reissue of their 10th studio album, Turbo. The album has been remastered and will be released via Sony Music on February 3rd, 2017 on 3 CD (the original […]
Music Reviews 2016
Tyketto | Reach
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — 2016 has proven itself to be one hell of a year for lovers of Melodic Hard Rock with Treat, Cry Of Dawn, Palace, Tango Down, Nordic Union, Seven, […]
Music Reviews 2016
Enuff Z’Nuff | Clowns Lounge
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Coming together in 1984 as Enough Z’nuff in Illinois, it was in the latter part of that decade that the band would change their name to Enuff Z’nuff […]
Interviews 2016
Sagan & Nick of Hail Sagan
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux caught up with two talented members (Sagan herself, and Nick Quijano of Powerman 5000) of the band Hail Sagan via phone call the other […]
Music Reviews 2016
Testament | Brotherhood Of The Snake
by Brenda McTaggart – Columnist — Among the first generation of Thrash bands still keeping it brutal and, more importantly, relevant today, is Testament. This shredding legend has now released its 11th studio album Brotherhood […]
Concert Reviews 2016
The Dead Daisies & The Answer
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — December 4, 2016 at Paradiso Noord in Amsterdam, The Netherlands — After seeing The Dead Daises and The Answer at an earlier gig during the band’s co-headlining European […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Sixx:A.M.
by Jennifer Mann – Photojournalist — November 26, 2016 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ — Thanksgiving: Expression of gratitude for our blessings and sharing freely with others. Sixx:A.M. shared their Thanksgiving weekend with thousands […]
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Tyketto Guitarist Chris Green Unleashes New EP Titled ‘Unveil’
Best known as the guitarist for metal veterans Tyketto and Rubicon Cross, Chris Green will be showcasing his six-string skills on an all-instrumental five-song EP, ‘Unveil,’ which was be issued on December 2nd The release […]
Music Reviews 2016
Tyketto | Don’t Come Easy
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — It has gotta be said, it just doesn’t get better than this. Integrating so many things that make something great – one of the great bands of Melodic […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | RavenEye
by Brenda McTaggart – Columnist — November 26, 2016 at The Diamond Rock Club in N. Ireland — RavenEye come to the end of another U.K. tour, and much to the delight of Northern Irish […]
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IK Multimedia’s MODO BASS® Virtual Instrument
by John Kindred – Publisher — IK Multimedia continues its quest to deliver high-quality virtual instruments for the recording artist. The company’s latest virtual instrument focuses on the bass. MODO BASS® is a customizable physically […]
Music Reviews 2016
Scorpions | Live in Munich 2012
by John Kindred – Publisher — Still rockin’ the world like a hurricane, the Scorpions are back with another live concert video release. Live in Munich 2012 captures the band on its 2012 tour in […]
Interviews 2016
Oli, Aaron & Adam of RavenEye
by Brenda McTaggart – Columnist — The guys in RavenEye are either extra-terrestrials or they are supercharged with a nitrous injection of fuel. When they landed in Northern Ireland on the 26th of November the […]
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MODO BASS released – The breakthrough physically modeled electric bass
IK Multimedia releases MODO BASS – the breakthrough physically modeled electric bass virtual instrument for Mac/PC MODO BASS is the first physical modeling virtual electric bass instrument that gives players and producers limitless bass sound […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Foreigner
by Michael Allen – Guest Columnist — November 18, 2016 at The Carlsen Center in Overland Park Kan. — Say what you will about Foreigner, but, at this point, a lot of people consider it […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Ron Keel Acoustic Solo Show
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — November 24, 2016 at the Phoenix Lounge in Harrisburg S.D. — So Ron Keel, ever the nomad, found his way to Sioux Falls, S.D. about a year ago. […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Bruce Soord
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — November 13, 2016 at The Folly Theater in Kansas City, MO. — British Prog-Rock veteran, Bruce Soord first U.S. tour opening for Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, Steven Wilson, made a stop […]
Music Reviews 2016
The Doomsday Kingdom | Never Machine
by Brenda McTaggart – Columnist — The Doomsday Kingdom is the brainchild of Leif Edling (or Doomfather as he prefers), the multi-talented musician and mastermind behind Candlemass and Avatarium. After a severe case of chronic […]
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Devilskin Release Official Music Video “Pray” – Be Like the River Out NOW!
Popular New Zealand based hard rock band Devilskin has released the Official Music Video for the second single off of their second studio album, “Pray”. The video was directed by Tim Van Dammen on location […]
Music Reviews 2016
Pretty Maids | Kingmaker
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Waiting is hard, and waiting for good music is harder. It has been 3 long years since we last heard new material from Danish Metal masters Pretty Maids, […]
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Sonic Syndicate – New Single “Start A War (Zardonic Remix)”
Gold selling rock band Sonic Syndicate recently released their most daring album yet. The new album Confessions has turned out to be a success, but it has also brought light upon the discussion about artistic […]
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Negative Sky Releases Official Music Video for “The Dark Unknown”
New Jersey based Metalcore band Negative Sky has released the Official Music Video for “The Dark Unknown,” off of their upcoming album PLACID BLACK. Originally premiered on Revolver Magazine, “The Dark Unknown” was directed by […]
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Destroyer ‘Optimum D.S.I gets re-issue and first time on CD
DESTROYER debut gets re-issue and first time ever on CD, with bonus tracks. Heaven and Hell Records continue to bring you re-issues U.S. metal cult classics, this time New Pennsylvania three piece wrecking crew Destroyer’s […]
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Embryo guitarist Eugenio Sambasile to collaborate with Nile drummer George Kollias
An extreme metal clip born from the collaboration between Embryo’s guitarist Eugenio Sambasile and the legendary Nile’s drummer George Kollias.: The two musicians met in 2015 when Embryo, while promoting their self-titled third album released […]
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5RAND join forces with My Kingdom Music
My Kingdom Music is extremely proud to announce the latest signing, the skillful, intense and delirious extreme metallers, 5RAND! They signed a multi-album deal and “Sacred / Scared” debut of the band will see the […]
Music Reviews 2016
Lucid Fly | Building Castles in Air
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Following a very successful crowd-funding campaign, the hard rocking trio calling themselves Lucid Fly has released their first full-length album entitled Building Castles in Air. Their fans and […]
Music Reviews 2016
Trees of Eternity | Hour of the Nightingale
by John Kindred – Publisher — Trees of Eternity was formed in 2009 by singer-songwriter Aleah Starbridge and guitarist-composer Juha Raivio. In 2012, the band signed a publishing deal with AMF Publishing. After three years, […]
Music Reviews 2016
Alter Bridge | The Last Hero
by Jonna Ambur – Sr. Columnist — Formed in 2004, Alter Bridge recently released its fifth studio alum The Last Hero, which was produced by Michael “Elvis” Baskette, a longtime collaborator. There is a huge, […]
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Italian Rockers The Phoenix Release “Party Hard” Video
The first video by Italian hard ‘n’ heavy all-female band The Phoenix, “Party Hard”, has been releaseded … “Party Hard” music video: The video was realized by VMultimedia; the song is taken from the band’s […]
Music Reviews 2016
The Pretty Reckless | Who You Selling For
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Creative growth in a musician is something that should always be encouraged. However, as is the case of The Pretty Reckless’ latest album Who Are You Selling For, […]
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Black Stone Cherry release “Shakin’ My Cage” Lyric Video; Updated Tour Dates
Black Stone Cherry present a new lyric video for “Shakin’ My Cage” in front of a European tour that begins on Saturday. Label mates Shaman’s Harvest will support on the run. The itinerary features performances […]
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JIBE Releases Powerful Lyric Video For New Track “The Human Condition” From Upcoming Full-Length Album
Legendary Dallas, Texas Rock band JIBE have returned from their long hiatus with a lyric video for the title track off their upcoming LP, The Human Condition. Produced by Matt Noveskey and mixed by Grammy […]
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Rock Candy Records Announces U.S. Launch with albums from Sammy Hagar, Tyketto, Salty Dog
ROCK CANDY RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF U.S. OPERATION WITH 4 NEWLY AVAILABLE COMPACT DISC TITLES SET FOR RELEASE THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016! ALBUM PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW FOR DELUXE DISC RE-RELEASES FROM SAMMY HAGAR, […]
Music Reviews 2016
Hellsingland Underground | Understanding Gravity
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — As the lowest common denominator continues its inexorable embrace of the universe—be it religion, politics, art, humanity, stuffing low-quality spray cheese into a can, etc.—there is one unfairly […]
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Jack Russell’s Great White To Release “He Saw It Comin” January 27, 2017 via Frontiers Music Srl
Jack Russell’s Great White represents the next phase of his legacy. On January 27, 2017 Frontiers Music Srl will lay the framework for this new phase with the release of “He Saw it Comin”. “He […]
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Trees of Eternity – ‘Hour of the Nightingale’ To Be Released 11/25
Born out of the partnership of singer-songwriter Aleah Starbridge and guitarist-composer Juha Raivio, Trees of Eternity began as a quiet acoustic collaboration but then sprouted into a full band, with the Norrman brothers (ex-Katatonia, October […]
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Essay on History of Hard Rock Music
Its origins This form of music has emerged in the 1960s in roughly the same time as other forms of music such as blues rock, psychedelic and garage music. Hard rock or also known as […]
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Dark Moon Debut album ‘Lost in Love & Fear’ out November 25th
Dark Moon Debut album ‘Lost in Love & Fear’ out November 25th via Transcendental Grooves Listen to new single ‘Lost in Love & Fear’ “Propellant grooves are the motor for a nocturnal yet luminous flight […]
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Alt/Prog Dark Rockers LUCID FLY Release New Single & Lyric Video
Los Angeles alternative/progressive dark rock outfit Lucid Fly have announced their first studio album, Building Castles In Air, will arrive this November, and have also released a lyric video for their latest single and Building […]
Interviews 2016
Brandon Miller of Athanasia
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Athanasia is a power trio playing a highly original hybrid of Classic Arena/Black/Thrash Metal styles. Recently the band changed its name from Ascension to Athanasia and are set […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Amon Amarth with Testament
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — October 30, 2016 at Forest National in Brussels, Belgium The Melodic Death Metal band Amon Amarth is currently out on the road for its European & UK Tour […]
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Beartooth join Bring Me the Horizon & Underoath on Spring North American Tour
Columbus, OH hard rock band Beartooth have announced they will be joining The American Nightmare Tour this spring, supporting Bring Me The Horizon and Underoath. The tour kicks off on March 10th in Houston, TX […]
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New bands added to Metalmania 2017 line-up: Coroner and Obscure Sphinx!
Metal fans have been waiting for this news for years! After a 9-year hiatus, the biggest indoor metal festival in Eastern Europe – Metalmania, comes back to life! The 23rd edition of this iconic festival […]
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Tank unleash superb new video for “Valley of Tears”
British heavy metal legend TANK released today new video for the title track of their most recent and one of their best selling albums, “Valley Of Tears”. The video was filmed in the desert hills […]
Music Reviews 2016
Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper | Walking In The Shadows
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper‘s Walking in the Shadows is a hard rocking example of the Metal genre commonly known as NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) – […]
Concert Reviews 2016
DOPE’s Reunion Tour
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — October 22, 2016 at Aftershock in Merriam, KS. — Dope recently announced the U.S. dates of their Revolver Magazine sponsored “Die Mother Fucker Die” Reunion Tour, featuring support from […]
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Paisty Jenny Release New Single and Video for “Let It Go”
LET IT GO, the third career single and second release from PAISTY JENNY’S Massy/Beck sessions puts the word ROCK back into the genre. Multi-platinum producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down, Sevendust) teamed up […]
Interviews 2016
Isis Queen of the Barb Wire Dolls
by Marija Brettle – Sr. Columnist — Since arriving in the L.A. and playing some of the hottest clubs and venues, like; The Roxy Theatre, Whisky a Go Go, The Viper Room, and The Doll […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Barb Wire Dolls
by Jade Jadranka – Sr. Photographer — October 14, 2016 at Temple of Boom in Leeds, U.K. — Grunge Punk Rock band Barb Wire Dolls recently stopped in Leeds, U.K. at the small club, Temple […]
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THREE THIRTEEN with Randy Weitzel Release Horror Themed Video For “Brain Damage (Undead)”
“Brain Damage (Undead),” Off Upcoming ‘Dawn of the Shred’ LP, Premiered on The Huffington Post Los Angeles based Thrash band THREE THIRTEEN, featuring Randy Weitzel (In This Moment, Blackfall) have released their horror themed music […]
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IK Multimedia announces MODO Bass
MODO BASS is the first physical modeling virtual bass instrument that gives players and producers limitless bass sound possibilities and a new world of unmatched realism and playability for ultra-realistic tracks IK Multimedia, the pioneer […]
Music Reviews 2016
Toby Knapp | The Architect of Paradox
by John Kindred – Publisher — Toby Knapp’s last solo album, 2013’s Static Warfare, saw Knapp return and exorcise lingering demons from his past. This expulsion seemed to have empowered Knapp to open up the […]
Interviews 2016
Edsel Dope of Dope
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Edsel Dope of the incredible band DOPE, one of the most infamous acts in the genre. Edsel gave her a call […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Monsters of Rock Cruise 2016 – Monsterwood
by Erik Tweedy – Columnist — Back in 2012, the fine folks at Chelsey Productions, began the Monsters of Rock cruise series with a great lineup based around some of the more popular, and still […]
Music Reviews 2016
ClownHammer | ClownHammer
by John Kindred – Publisher — Instrumental guitarist Sean Baker returns to the fray with a new band, ClownHammer, and self-titled debut CD release. Joining Baker in this new endeavor are fellow Sean Baker Orchestra […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Steel Panther @ Ancienne Belgique
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — October 12, 2016 at Den Atelier in Ancienne Belgique in Brussels Steel Panther currently on the road doing a run of European dates. Steel Panther was formed in […]
Music Reviews 2016
Dark Sarah | The Puzzle
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Heidi Parviainen’s wonderful Cinematic Metal character Dark Sarah is returning to the spotlight at long last. For those not familiar, Dark Sarah is a cinematic, theatrical Metal project […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Volbeat
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Volbeat blasted their way into Utah’s capitol city on a warm and perfect September evening and rocked their way through almost 90 minutes of their blend of Thrash, […]
Music Reviews 2016
Helix | Rock It Science
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — Gimme an H – H – E -E – L – L – I – I – X – X. Watcha got? Helix! And watcha gonna do?! Helix is […]
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Ex-Tigertailz Steevi Jaimz Celebrates 30th Anniversary of “Living Without You” with Re-recording of the Classic Song
Steevi Jaimz – Former Tigertailz vocalist and his 30th anniversary recording and re imagining of the classic Tigertailz tune “Living Without You” To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Living Without You. Original Tigertailz vocalist Steevi […]
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Black Heart Saints Premiere Official Music Video for ‘Gasoline’
American rock band Black Heart Saints from Austin, Texas has released the official music video for the new single ‘Gasoline.’ The soaring vocals of front-man Josh Ross have drawn comparisons to Myles Kennedy and Chris […]
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Doug Aldrich returns to Transformers Generation One Music
Doug Aldrich returns to Transformers Generation One music to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the cult classic “The Transformers, The Movie” Doug Aldrich – guitar (Whitesnake, Dio, Dead Daisies, Lion), Mark Boals […]
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Ceti – preview of the new album “Snakes Of Eden”
Polish heavy metal band Ceti return this Autumn with their tenth studio album entitled “Snakes Of Eden”. The follow-up to the acclaimed album “Brutus Syndrome” (2014) is scheduled for the worldwide release on next Friday, […]
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DARKH Release Official Video For “My Curse” Off New Album ‘A Story Yet Untold’ (Out Now)
Hard Rock / Metal band DARKH have released the Official Music Video for their track “My Curse”, the second single off of their debut album A Story Yet Untold, which was released on September 29, […]
Interviews 2016
Matt Pike of High on Fire
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — High on Fire is currently out on the road supporting Meshuggah’s North American Tour 2016. The band’s recent album Luminiferous was released in June. Hardorck Haven had the […]
Interviews 2016
Rosalie Cunningham of Purson
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — British Psychedelic Rockers Purson returned to the United States for a headlining tour less than a year after supporting Sweden’s Ghost on its massively successful Black to the […]
Interviews 2016
Kaspar Boye Larsen of Volbeat
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Danish/American Metal band Volbeat unleashed their sixth record, Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie, this year to great commercial success worldwide, including debuting at number 4 on the […]
Music Reviews 2016
Seven Kingdoms | In The Walls
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — In preparation for a full-length album release scheduled for early 2017, Florida-based power metallers Seven Kingdoms have put together a solid 4 track EP entitled In the Walls. […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | HELLYEAH
by Chris Baird – Photographer — Hellyeah plays the Cone Denim Entertainment Center in Greensboro, N.C. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Band: Chad Gray Tom Maxwell Vinnie Paul Kyle Sanders Christian Brady HELLYEAH Concert Photo […]
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MOB RULES Release New Lyric Video For “Somerled”
Northern German Metal band MOB RULES release a new lyric video for the song “Somerled” taken from their new studio album Tales From Beyond. You can see the lyric video: The current album “Tales From […]
Music Reviews 2016
Banshee | Race Against Time/Cry In The Night
by John Kindred – Publisher — Divebomb Records’ latest album release is from Kansas City metalers Banshee. The group’s rise to fame began with the EP release Cry In the Night via Metal Blade Records […]
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Heaven Below Release ‘Renegade Protest Movement’ Video
Press outlets such as Hardrock Haven have hailed Heaven Below as “the next Guns N’ Roses”. The New York Examiner described the live performance as “unbridled balls to the wall ferocity”. US rock/metal band HEAVEN […]
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Amaranthe Drop “That Song” New Studio Album Maximalism Due Oct 21 on Spinefarm Records
AMARANTHE, the cutting edge rock band with the triple lead vocal attack, have dropped “That Song” from their upcoming album Maximalism, out October 21 via Spinefarm. The band’s merch store is HERE. Listen HERE. “The […]
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Powerhouse Female Rocker Lacey Sturm releases first video for raw and emotional single “Rot”
Powerhouse Female Rocker Lacey Sturm has released the new music video for her dark and politically charged single “Rot”. This is the first video from her album “Life Screams”. Lacey made history earlier this year […]
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IGNEA Releases Debut Video ‘Alga’ with a Full Symphonic Orchestra, Gets 600,000 Views
In November of 2015, modern oriental metal band IGNEA has released a debut video on the track Alga with a full symphonic orchestra. Over the past 9 months, the video gained over 600,000 views on […]
Music Reviews 2016
Srdjan Brankovic’s Expedition: Delta | 2
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Despite a busy schedule with his Progressive Metal band AlogiA, guitarist and songwriter Srdjan Brankovic somehow found the time to front Srdjan Brankovic’s Expedition: Delta, a “supergroup” that […]
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Clownhammer to Release Debut CD on Shredguy Records
After bombarding social media for the last six months with pictures of scary and sexy clowns, Shredguy Records is set to release the album Clownhammer on September 24th. Clownhammer is a brutal, yet melodic heavy […]
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Andrzej Citowicz Releases Video for ‘Silver Sail’, ‘In Time’ Album Out Now
The official video for the song “Silver Sail” from the Cairo-based Polish guitarist Andrzej Citowicz can be seen below. The track is taken from his new solo album In Time, released independently on September the […]
Music Reviews 2016
Cranston | Cranston
by John Kindred – Publisher — Paul Sabu (Only Child) has joined forces with Phil Vincent and delivered their first studio album under the moniker Cranston. Sabu is known for working with artists such as […]
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KOBRA AND THE LOTUS Debut New Single “TriggerPulse”
New Double Album Prevail I + II Out In 2017 Canadian Hard Rockers, KOBRA AND THE LOTUS recently signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. They are set to release their fourth album and Napalm […]
Music Reviews 2016
Epica | The Holographic Principle
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Epica – THE quintessential Symphonic Metal act – is poised to release its latest evolutionary gem entitled The Holographic Principle. Die-hard fans of the band will certainly not […]
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Glenn Hughes Announces New Album – Resonate – on Frontiers Records
GLENN HUGHES – “RESONATE” – THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM RELEASED FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2016 AVAILABLE ON CD, DELUXE EDITION (CD+DVD), VINYL AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER UK & EUROPEAN TOUR – WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Frontiers […]
Music Reviews 2016
Meshiaak | Alliance of Thieves
by Erik Tweedy – Columnist — If you consider getting your head kicked in for 45 minutes a good time, then Meshiaak is what you have been waiting all year for. Hailing from Melbourne Australia, […]
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ALISSA Solo Project Of Alissa White-Gluz Signs To Napalm Records
The global metal scene recognizes Alissa White-Gluz for her unforgettable and inimitable work as the vocalist of iconic metal band Arch Enemy. At this point in her career, the versatile singer has worked steadily in […]
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Havoc Tracklist & Cover Art Revealed for Back For the Kill
Formed in 1986 by guitarist Mark Weddington, bassist Mark Lyerly, drummer Michael James, and vocalist Binny Orrell, HAVOC would quickly become one of the strongest drawing acts on the N.C. club scene. In 1988 the […]
Music Reviews 2016
Kamelot | Where I Reign: Very Best Of The Noise Years
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Formed in Tampa, Fla. by Thomas Youngblood and Richard Warner in 1988 as “Camelot,” by 1991, the band would change their name to “Kamelot” and sign a deal […]
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OVERLAND – release new album Contagious – October 21
Steve Overland is a legend in his own lifetime. Is there anyone out there who is not familiar with his name? He has a history that goes way back into the late seventies, his first […]
Music Reviews 2016
Brett Weiss | Encyclopedia of KISS: Music, Personnel, Events and Related Subjects
by John Kindred – Publisher — Brett Weiss aims to expand the knowledge of KISS fans everywhere with the release of his new book titled Encyclopedia of KISS: Music, Personnel, Events and Related Subjects. The […]
Interviews 2016
Andrzej Citowicz, Dirk Arnicke & Patryk Szymanski
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Having recorded both as a solo artist and under a moniker of TACE – the international project The Andrzej Citowicz Experience – Andrzej Citowicz goes solo again. His […]
Music Reviews 2016
Darrel Treece-Birch | No More Time
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — In the world of copycats and continuous recycling of old, worn-out ideas, the albums which capture and hold the audience’s attention are those which dare to go beyond […]
Interviews 2016
Glenn Hughes, The Voice of Rock
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Only one man carries the well-deserved moniker of the Voice of Rock and that man is the legendary Glenn Hughes. Rock fans have been exposed to Hughes’ thundering […]
Music Reviews 2016
Michael Sweet | One Sided War
by John Kindred – Publisher — Michael Sweet returns with his latest solo album One Sided War. Sweet has been on a tear over the course of the last few years, releasing new music with […]
Music Reviews 2016
Arkham’s Razor | Carnival of Lost Souls
by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitarist Neil Hibbs has joined forces with vocalist Lee Small (SHY, Skyscraper, Phenomena), forming the band Arkham’s Razor and releasing the band’s debut album Carnival of Lost Souls. The […]
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DOPE Releases Official Music Video For “Hold On” From Anticipated ‘Blood Money Part 1’
DOPE Releases Official Music Video For “Hold On”, Off of Highly Anticipated ‘Blood Money Part 1’ LP Pre-Order ‘Blood Money Part 1’ NOW; ‘Blood Money Part 1’ Available 10/28 Via Entertainment One DOPE has released […]
Music Reviews 2016
One Less Reason | The Memories Uninvited
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Even though there must be something in the water indeed as far as talking about the American Southern states and their rich music tradition, the Tennessee-based One Less […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Whitesnake at X Legends of Rock Festival 2016
by Chris Willow – Columnist — Former Deep Purple frontman David Coverdale’s Whitesnake is currently in Europe supporting ‘The Greatest Hits Tour 2016.’ The band’s current lineup features Joel Hoekstra – guitar, Reb Beach – […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Stryper
by Andrew Bryant – Columnist — August 13, 2016 at AVI Casino in Laughlin, NV — Skateboard supremo, Tony Hawk, probably didn’t have Stryper in mind when he stated, “I believe that people should take […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — The annual Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival took place August 13-14, 2016 in Courtrai, Belgium. This year’s lineup included Whitesnake, Twisted Sister, Within Temptation, Anthrax, Airbourne, Ministry, […]
Concert Reviews 2016
3 Pill Morning
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — July 27, 2016 at Aftershock in Merriam, KS. — 3 Pill Morning, currently out on the road touring in support of Thousand Foot Krutch returned to Aftershock in Merriam, […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Lokerse Feesten 2016
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — Lokerse Feesten is a 10-day festival, August 5 – 14, in Lokeren, Belgium, that provides a nice mix of Belgian and international top artists. Featured Bands: Limp Bizkit, […]
Music Reviews 2016
The Third Grade | Deeper, Darker
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — From Valencia, Spain comes The Third Grade and their autonomously released first full-length contribution to the Metal world, Deeper, Darker. This is a follow up to their 2013 […]
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Madame Mayhem Sets European Release of ‘Now You Know’
In the past year, theatrical rocker Madame Mayhem has won over the North American metal press. Case in point, her most recent album, ‘Now You Know,’ being included on Loudwire’s top 10 video picks, and […]
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Kevlar Releases Official Video for “Oblivion” Off of ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ EP
Pennsylvania hard rock band Kevlar has released the Official Video for “Oblivion,” off of their April released Home Is Where The Heart Is EP. Premiered on Blank TV, “Oblivion” was directed by Zach Kubiak and […]
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DARKH Release Official Video for “Bury Our Bones” Off Upcoming, Debut LP ‘A Story Yet Untold’
Hard Rock/Metal band DARKH have released their Official Music Video for the first single off of their upcoming debut album A Story Yet Untold, due out September 29th. It was pretty obvious before “Bury Our […]
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Death Koolaid Releases Official Video For Second Single Off ‘Vol. 2’
London, UK based Hardcore / Punk Rock band Death Koolaid have released the Official Music Video for their newest single “Kids”. This second track off of their upcoming Vol. 2 album, set to release 8/25/2016, […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Ramblin Man Fair 2016
by Jadranka Jade – Photographer — Ramblin’ Man Fair is an annual music festival celebrating Classic, Contemporary and Progressive Rock, Country & Blues. This year Spirit of Rock present Ramblin’ Man Fair returning for the […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Ramblin’ Man Fair 2016
by Jadranka Jade – Photographer — Ramblin’ Man Fair is an annual music festival celebrating Classic, Contemporary and Progressive Rock, Country & Blues. This year Spirit of Rock present Ramblin’ Man Fair returning for the […]
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BMG Announces Major Reissue Campaign From Legendary Metal Label Noise Records
The 1st Eight Brand New NOISE Best Of Releases are now available! The creation of Karl-Ulrich Walterbach, Noise Records’ origins lay in the late 70s/early 80s West Berlin punk rock scene. Against the backdrop of […]
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Twilight Force – second single ‘To The Stars’ + bonus tracklist!
Only three weeks are left until Swedish adventure metallers, TWILIGHT FORCE, will release their label debut entitled Heroes Of Mighty Magic, on August 26th through Nuclear Blast. After launching several trailers with details about the […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Taste of Chaos Returns to Its Emo Roots
by Cynthia Jo – Sr. Columnist — Behind the genres of Hardrock and Hardcore is a little genre that more than a few people enjoy. That genre rides on the emotional cusp of nostalgia—and this […]
Interviews 2016
David Reece of Reece-Percudani Group
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Reece-Percudani Group might be a newly founded group, but the names this new moniker is comprised of should ring a bell. Well, at least if you’re a Melodic […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Vans Warped Tour ‘16
by John Kindred – Publisher — July 28, 2016 at Providence Medical Amphitheater in Kansas City, KS. — The 2016 Vans Warped Tour, sponsoredpresented by Journeys, made its annual stop in Kansas City for its […]
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Alcatrazz Release ‘The Ultimate Fortress Rock Set’
Alcatrazz: ‘The Ultimate Fortress Rock Set’ is a 6-Disc Set with all their original albums, official bootleg tracks and footage from 2 live concerts, one previously unreleased. ‘The Ultimate Fortress Rock Set’ is released on […]
Interviews 2016
Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies
by Marija Brettle – Sr. Columnist — Since exploding onto the scene in early 2013, Aussie/American rockers The Dead Daisies have taken the Rock world by storm, releasing two albums to date and touring with […]
Music Reviews 2016
Lanfear | The Code Inherited
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Germany’s Lanfear really is one of the good, if not one of the better Power Metal bands around. The music of The Code Inherited, the band’s latest, released […]
Music Reviews 2016
Phantom 5 | Phantom 5
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — 2016 sees the debut of Phantom 5, a bonafide supergroup featuring some of the brightest stars in the German Melodic Rock scene. The band was formed by vocalist […]
Music Reviews 2016
Treat | Ghost of Graceland
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — It was a pretty big deal when legendary Swedish Melodic Rock band Treat returned after a nearly two-decade absence in 2010. That they did so with arguably the […]
Music Reviews 2016
Project N-fidelikah | Project N-fidelikah
by John Kindred – Publisher — If you wanted listen to a diverse mish-mash of rockers, then look no further than Project N-fidelikah. The band, self-described as “Funk Punk ghetto underground,” is built from parts […]
Music Reviews 2016
Steve Vai | Passion and Warfare/Modern Primitive
by John Kindred – Publisher — Steve Vai is known for his time spent working with Frank Zappa, Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, Carvin amplifiers and Ibanez guitars. He also is a successful solo artist, […]
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Daniele Liverani to Release ‘An Innocent Challenge’ on Lion Music
During the last couple of years, Daniele Liverani has focused writing and arranging various orchestral compositions, and as a result of that experience, he’s going to release one of those compositions as a new album […]
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EDGE OF PARADISE unveil music video for their latest single “Shade Of Crazy”
California based rockers just released a new music video for “Shade Of Crazy” since their latest album Immortal Waltz. The band is sounding heavier while still showcasing their symphonic and theatrical edge! Watch it here: […]
Music Reviews 2016
Hard Knox | Psyco’s R Us
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Utah-based hard rockers Hard Knox made their debut in 1993 with the independently-released Psyco’s R Us. The band was a little too late for the Hair Metal party, […]
Music Reviews 2016
Infestdead | Satanic Serenades
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — It’s pretty well established at this point that Dan Swano is Heavy Metal’s true Renaissance Man, right? The Swedish singer/multi-instrumentalist/producer has been in bands as varied as Progressive/Melodic […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Fellowship of the Strings: Holy Grail, Exmortus & Spellcaster
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — July 21, 2016 at the Riot Room n Kansas City, Mo. — Prepare for a shred-tastic summer as the Los Angeles-based heavy metallists HOLY GRAIL and fellow SoCal shredders […]
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New York’s Lady Killer gets long overdue Re-issue
Lady Killer gets re-issue and unreleased album finally gets released Heaven and Hell Records continue to bring you re-issues U.S. metal cult classics, this time, New York’s Lady Killer’s self-titled debut from 1983. Lady Killer […]
Music Reviews 2016
Jaded Heart | Guilty By Design
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — German Hard Rock turned Melodic Metal band Jaded Heart is back with a new studio album, their twelfth overall, titled Guilty By Design. The band has some new […]
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Michal Pakulski Announces Details of His New Solo Album: The Road
The Warsaw-based guitar player Michal Pakulski will release his solo album The Road via Musicola on September the 2nd, 2016. The album contains eight instrumental tracks, its release preceded by the single “Pain”. It will […]
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CETI: Snakes Of Eden Album Cover Artwork Revealed
CETI – the Polish hard rock/heavy metal act – will release its new studio album Snakes Of Eden in early October. The recording process was finished in June. Ahead of the album release, the cover […]
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Smokey Fingers – Promised Land EPK video, Details of Second Album Announced
Promised Land is the new album by the Italian Southern Rockers Smokey Fingers. This new record will be out on Tanzan Music on September the 9th and was preceded by the single “The Road Is […]
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Andrzej Citowicz Release First In Time Album Trailer
The Cairo-based Polish guitarist Andrzej Citowicz releases his new solo album “In Time” towards the end of this year. The recording’s proceeded in collaboration with the German multi-instrumentalist and producer Dirk Arnicke and the Polish […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Warrior Soul in Belgium
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — July 23, 2016 at the Tattoo Convention Middelkerke in Middelkerke, Belgium Kory Clarks’s Warrior Soul performed live in Middelkerke, Belgium at the Tattoo Convention Middelkerke. Band: Kory Clarke […]
Interviews 2016
André Kvarnström of Blues Pills
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior Photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Andre of Blues Pills while the band tours in Salzburg, Rockhouse. The journalist inquired about the Lady In Gold album, Andre’s […]
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In Remembrance: Raymond Smith of Tear Gas Union
by Jonna Ambur – Sr. Photojournalist — Connecticut’s music community lost one of their own on Friday, July 15, 2016. Raymond Smith, vocalist of Metal band Tear Gas Union (TGU) passed away after injuries suffered […]
Interviews 2016
Chris Catero of Razer
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Last year, the Phoenix-based band Razer released its 2nd album, surprisingly embroidered with an eponymous title. As Hardrock Haven caught up with the group’s bass player and co-producer […]
Music Reviews 2016
Dynazty | Titanic Mass
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Swedish melodic rockers Dynazty raised a lot of eyebrows when they reinvented themselves as a Heavy Metal band for their 2014 album Renatus. They went from playing Hardcore […]
Music Reviews 2016
Grand Magus | Sword Songs
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Sword Songs is a very appropriate title for the eighth full-length album from Swedish heavy/doom metal trio Grand Magus. The band’s evolution over the past few albums has […]
Music Reviews 2016
Doro | Strong And Proud – 30 Years Of Rock And Metal
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — It seems to be only yesterday that the self-described “lady in a Rock n’Roll hell” – or the First Lady of the German Metal Doro Pesch debuted However, […]
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DOPE Releases Official Music Video For Title Track “Blood Money” Off Long Anticipated Upcoming LP
Album Artwork Revealed, Pre-order the full length album ‘Blood Money Part 1’ NOW; ‘Blood Money Part 1’ Available 10/28 Via Entertainment One Dope drops theatrical music video for the title track of their highly anticipated […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Slipknot
by Chris A. – Sr. Photojournalist — July 12, 2016 at Riverbend Amphitheater in Cincinnati, OH. — Corey Taylor and Slipknot traveled to the Queen City of Cincinnati, Ohio to put on an epic Metal […]
Interviews 2016
Scotty Anarchy and Jeanne Sagan of Crossing Rubicon
by Alex Barbieri – Sr. Columnist — They’re a modern-day sober Sid and Nancy: Singer Scotty Anarchy (a.k.a. Scott Wawrzyniak) and wife/bassist Jeanne Sagan of Connecticut Melodic Metal band, Crossing Rubicon (CR). A molten blend […]
Music Reviews 2016
Synlakross | Death Bullets For A Forajido
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Spain is well known for its Flamenco music, but the country has many great talents to discover in other genres. Synlakross, a Death Metal band from Valencia, is […]
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Papa Roach Raise Awareness to Fight Human Trafficking Benefit Show with The Edge of Paradise
Veteran photographer Kevin Estrada has shot some of rock’s biggest names over the years – Nirvana, Kiss, REM, Green Day, Fergie, etc. Once more, he is using his connections in the world of rock for […]
Interviews 2016
Doogie White and Chic McSherry of La Paz
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — What comes around goes around, they say – as testified by the Scottish hard rock group La Paz (fronted by former Rainbow, Tank, Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force etc. […]
Music Reviews 2016
Iron Savior | Titancraft
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — You’d think that long-running German Power Metal band Iron Savior might have stopped to take a breath, what with releasing the re-recorded Megatropolis 2.0 and the massive live […]
Music Reviews 2016
Flotsam and Jetsam | Flotsam and Jetsam
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Ah, the infamous self-titled album. When you see that from a band and it’s not their debut album, you know they’re either a) completely reinventing its sound or […]
Interviews 2016
Matt Sorum of Hollywood Vampires
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Any drinking club that featured the likes of John Lennon, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson, the immortal Alice Cooper is certainly worthy of tribute. Thankfully musician-turned-actor-turned-musician Johnny […]
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Down the Stone Release Video for “Walking In My Shoes” From Upcoming Album – Life
The first single from the new album “Life”, which will be released in autumn, is now available for streaming and digital downloads. The Italian alternative metal band Down the Stone has released their new single […]
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Michael Sweet (Stryper) to release One Sided War on Rat Pak Records
In what promises to be Stryper front-man Michael Sweet’s most intense solo release to date, “One Sided War” showcases a full plate of hard rock & classic metal riffs from start to finish. One Sided […]
Music Reviews 2016
The Dead Daisies | Make Some Noise
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — As the well-known names of the music industry join forces to create something together, a result – the emergence of a so-called super-group – is burdened with a […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Def Leppard
by Chris A. – Sr. Photojournalist — July 5, 2016 at Riverbend Amphitheater in Cincinnati, OH. — For over three decades, Def Leppard has been recording and performing their brand of Hard Melodic Rock n’ […]
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GEARS To Accompany TRAPT on Summer 2016 Tour
Miami, Florida based Hard Rock band GEARS have announced that they’ll be hitting the road with TRAPT for a 15 date run beginning July 16th at The Publik House in Tupelo, MS and winding up […]
Interviews 2016
Lynne Jackaman of Jackaman
by Marija Brettle – Sr. Columnist — After her departure from the London-based rock and soul band Saint Jude, front-woman Lynne Jackaman has taken her time to craft some songs which not only highlight her […]
Interviews 2016
Michal Pakulski
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — There are many a path to tread for a versatile musician, and it can be safely assumed Michal Pakulski’s trodden them all. Not only has the Warsaw-based guitar […]
Music Reviews 2016
Skeptic Sense | Mind Versus Soul: The Anthology
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — The Divebomb label has a knack for finding those “wrong place, wrong time” bands that have been largely forgotten but deserve a fresh look, and German band Skeptic […]
Music Reviews 2016
Mystic Prophecy | War Brigade
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — German Heavy Power Metal band Mystic Prophecy returned earlier this year with a new album, their ninth overall, titled War Brigade. It’s an apt title for an album […]
Music Reviews 2016
Widow | Carved in Stone
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Five years. That’s how long Widow made us wait for a follow-up to their fantastic 2011 album Life’s Blood. The North Carolina-based traditional metal band hasn’t exactly been […]
Music Reviews 2016
Vernon Neilly | Outta Time
by John Kindred – Publisher — Based in Los Angeles, guitarist Vernon Neilly is an established musician who, over the course of his career, has worked and performed with the late Johnny Guitar Watson, Steve […]
Interviews 2016
Ronnie Romero of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow
by Chris Willow – Columnist — Lords of Black vocalist Ronnie Romero finds himself fronting the incarnation of Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow. Following up Rainbow’s recent live performances Romero took time to answer a few questions […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Guns N’ Roses Rock Arrowhead Stadium
by Mike Allen – Columnist — June 29, 2016 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. — Guns N’ Roses Not In This Lifetime 2016 Tour. Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan, the three original […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Stryper Returns to Rock The Hell Out of You
by John Kindred – Publisher — June 28, 2016 at The Scene in Independence, MO. — The yellow and black attack returned to Kansas City to perform for a packed crowd of die-hard fans, which […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Monsters of Rock: at the Loreley
by Christopher Willow – Columnist — June 17, 2016 at the Loreley and in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany — During the morning of June 17 all hotels are booked in Sankt GoarsHausen over the Rhein River in […]
Music Reviews 2016
Ted Poley | Beyond the Fade
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — Ten years after his first impressive solo album, 2006’s Collateral Damage, Ted Poley returns with Beyond the Fade, and once again hits it out of the park. Most people […]
Music Reviews 2016
Jesse Damon | Southern Highway
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — The overall tendency of many seasoned Rock musicians is to go back to their roots – which in practice usually becomes the (in)famous tendency to go Country at […]
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Fools’ Brew Release “God’ll Cut You Down” Lyric Video
Chicago based metal band Fools’ Brew has released the lyric video for their single “God’ll Cut You Down” off of their upcoming Reckoning EP. Directed by Zach Kubiak of Prophesied Design, “God’ll Cut You Down” […]
Music Reviews 2016
Kissin’ Dynamite | Generation Goodbye
by Justin Gianes – Sr. Columnist — German melodic hard rockers Kissin’ Dynamite are back with a new album, its fifth overall, titled Generation Goodbye. It’s the first album the band produced on their own […]
Music Reviews 2016
Bella D | The Crystal Ceiling
by John Kindred – Publisher — After hammering away an existence in the club scene for years and her recent battle with cancer, Bella D breaks out with her debut studio album The Crystal Ceiling. […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | YES
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — May 14, 2016 at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels Legendary progressive rock band, YES, 2016 UK-European Tour features the band performing two of its iconic albums, Fragile and Drama, […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Zakk Wylde
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — May 28, 2016 at Den Atelier in Luxemburg City, Luxenburg Zakk Wylde, in support of his latest studio album Book Of Shadows II, is currently on the road […]
Music Reviews 2016
Doogie White & La Paz | Shut Up And Rawk
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Doogie White is one of those names the vast majority of rock listeners recognize immediately, be it his participation on the 1995 Rainbow album Stranger In Us All […]
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CETI to release their new album Snakes Of Eden in the fall
The Polish hard rock/heavy metal band CETI has just finished the recording of their tenth studio album „Snakes Of Eden”, the follow-up to 2014’s „Brutus Syndrome”. The album is scheduled for autumn release via Metal […]
Concert Reviews 2016
Ill Nino 15th Anniversary Tour
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — June 7, 2016 at Lefty’s Live Music in Des Moines, Iowa — Ill Nino is currently out on the road celebrating its 15th Anniversary Tour with Bobaflex, Shattered Sun […]
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Dorthy Announce Details on Debut Album ROCKISDEAD out June24th
PREMIERE NEW TRACK “DARK NIGHTS” – SET TO EMBARK ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH THE STRUTS THIS SUMMER Today, DOROTHY announced they will be releasing their refreshingly raw debut album “ROCKISDEAD” (Roc Nation Records) on […]
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Axl Rose interview at the China Exchange
An Evening With Axl Rose — In the maelstrom of his recent activities, from the long awaited, historical Guns N’ Roses stadium tour to his heralded performances as touring vocalist with AC/DC, Axl Rose has […]
Music Reviews 2016
Jorn | Heavy Rock Radio
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Norwegian super-vocalist Jorn Lande is back with a new solo album, titled Heavy Rock Radio. It’s the eleventh (or twelfth, depending on how you count Symphonic) Jorn studio […]
Music Reviews 2016
Blackwater Drowning | Delusionary
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Among the multitude of bands that exist in the United States, Blackwater Drowning is a band from Salisbury, N.C., that you’ll certainly appreciate a lot. The band delivers […]
Concert Reviews 2016
LIVE! | Pierce the Veil
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — June 8, 2016 at the Granada Theater in Lawrence, KS. — Pierce the Veil announced leg one of their world tour which began June 5 in Las Vegas in […]
Interviews 2016
Reb Beach of Whitesnake & Winger
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Radio rock legends Whitesnake are currently in the midst of a North American greatest hits summer tour. This means spot-on live renditions of “Here I Go Again”, “Is […]
Interviews 2016
Johannes Eckerström & John Alfredsson of Avatar
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — @ Rock on the Range 2016 Swedish metal exports Avatar exceeded all expectations on their triumphant return to Rock on the Range. Riding on the wave generated from […]
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Mutiny Records to release Dream the Electric Sleep studio album titled Beneath the Dark Wide Sky in July
Mutiny Records will release the new studio album by Dream the Electric Sleep, titled Beneath the Dark Wide Sky, worldwide on July 22, 2016. Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine says ‘[they] deal in huge melodies […]
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MESHIAAK Release debut album ‘Alliance of Thieves’ featuring Slayer, Teramaze, 4ARM Memebers
Out: 19th August 2016 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group — SUPERGROUP featuring Jon Dette (Slayer, Anthrax, Testament, Iced Earth), Dean Wells (Teramaze) & Danny Camilleri (4ARM) In a thrash world gone metalcore, blackened or conversely, […]
Music Reviews 2016
Airbag | Disconnected
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Not to be confused with the Hard Rock band from Argentina with the same name, this Airbag has released their latest, Disconnected, on the Karisma Records label, and […]
Music Reviews 2016
Atom Heart | Into The Light
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — It’s hard not to notice the two contradictive tendencies that seem to dominate the contemporary music industry. Guessing by what the music press headlines scream these days, one […]
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Barb Wire Dolls – Announce New Album “Desperate” Out On 22nd July 2016
“Barb Wire Dolls are the most explosive and exciting new punk band I’ve seen in decades! They are gonna change the face of music and save rock and roll as we know it!” – Mickey […]
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Duff McKagan | It’s So Easy and Other Lies
by John Kindred – Publisher — Duff McKagan’s documentary, It’s So Easy and Other Lies hit U.S. theaters for a limited theatrical run on June 3. The film is based on Duff McKagan New York […]
Music Reviews 2016
Sixx:A.M. | Prayers for the Damned
by Grace Kindred – Columnist — Hailing from Los Angeles, hard rockin’ Sixx:A.M. comprises James Michael, lead vocals; DJ Ashba, lead guitar; Nikki Sixx, bass; and Dustin Steinke on drums. The band began its journey […]
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Guns N’ Roses Return for Historic North American Summer Stadium Tour
Following months of intense rumors, speculation and feverish excitement from rock music fans around the world, Guns N’ Roses confirmed today they will embark on a massive North American summer stadium tour as founder Axl […]
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Room Experience: Japanese release due in July
AnderStein Music is proud to announce the signing of Room Experience for a special Japanese edition of its debut album, set for release on July 13. The limited edition of the album, initially released in […]
Interviews 2016
Jesse Damon of Silent Rage
by Alex Barbieri – Sr. Columnist — Any connoisseur of late ’80s Los Angeles “Hair Metal” (for lack of a better term) is familiar with Silent Rage, who gained some notoriety with their Gene Simmons-produced […]
Music Reviews 2016
Paul Gilbert | I Can Destroy
by Alissa Ordabai – Sr. Columnist — Having realized that virtuosity on its own is rapidly declining in value, Paul Gilbert these days uses comicality and compositional simplicity to attract new listeners. Amusing song titles, […]