Music Reviews 2016

Guy Elyahu | Empire of Chaos

by John Kindred – Publisher — Instrumental composer Guy Elyahu has released his debut album Empire of Chaos. Elyahu, who is from Israel, features musical explorations that offer listeners what he has dubbed Middle-Eastern Rock, […]

Interviews 2016

Alia O’Brien of Blood Ceremony

by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Ever wonder what Jethro Tull might have sounded like if Tony Iommi had stayed in the band and if Ian Anderson was a woman? Well, you’re in luck […]

Concert Reviews 2016

LIVE! | Killswitch Engage

by Grace Kindred – Columnist — March 19, 2016 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Killswitch Engage currently is on the road, touring in support of its new album Incarnate, which was […]

Concert Reviews 2016

Slayer Live in Madison

by Marko Popovich – Guest Columnist — March 9, 2016 at the Orpheum in Madison, WI. — There are fans out there who say that Slayer died with Jeff Hanneman. There are also fans who […]

Concert Reviews 2016

LIVE! | Nightwish

by Joe Rocha – Photographer — March 16, 2016 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Nightwish, currently out on the road on its 26 date headlining North American Tour, made a stop […]

The PR Wires

GEARS Releases “Take Away” Lyric Video

Miami, Florida based Hard Rock band GEARS have released a lyric video for their track “Take Away” (originally premiering with Metal Insider) from their new EP “Pride Comes Before The Fall” which is available now […]

Interviews 2016

Eric Gillette of Neal Morse Band

by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Eric Gillette, guitarist with the Neal Morse Band, talks about his 2nd solo album The Great Unknown. Hardrock Haven: So your new album is called The Great Unknown. […]

Music Reviews 2016

Brainstorm | Scary Creatures

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Long running German Power Metal band Brainstorm kicked off the New Year with a new studio album, their eleventh overall, titled Scary Creatures. Brainstorm has been steadily delivering […]

The PR Wires

Voyag3r announce new album “Are You Synthetic?”

Voyag3r are set to release “Are You Synthetic?” on April 8. “Raise Your Shields” now streaming. Detroit instrumental, synth-heavy rock trio Voyag3r (Voyager 3) return with their 2nd full-length album, entitled “Are You Synthetic?”. The […]

Interviews 2016

Chuck Billy of Testament

by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Bay Area thrash pioneers Testament are currently out on tour with their peers Slayer and death metal innovators Carcass. Testament is also in the midst of recording the […]

Concert Reviews 2016

LIVE! | UFO

by John Kindred – Publisher — March 9, 2016 at Voodoo Lounge in Kansas City, Mo. — Offering Rock ‘n’ Roll for the working man, UFO returned to Kansas City. Supporting the latest studio album […]

Music Reviews 2016

Reckless Love | InVader

by Matt Karpe – Sr. Columnist — Reckless Love’s last album Spirit found the band arguably reaching their pinnacle, a near perfect collection of glam-tinged modern rock that, whilst some might call cheesy, was undoubtedly […]

Interviews 2016

Seb Mikkelsen of Nine Miles South

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Nine Miles South’s self-titled debut EP has caused quite a stir among the listeners, the band’s sound having this unique Americana vibe to their music in spite of […]

Music Reviews 2016

Elvenking | The Night of Nights – Live

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After releasing eight studio albums in their 15+ year career, Italian Folk/Power Metal band Elvenking has finally delivered their first-ever live album, titled The Night of Nights – […]

Music Reviews 2016

Manimal | Trapped in the Shadows

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band Manimal is back after a six-year absence with their second album, titled Trapped in the Shadows. That title is actually a pretty fitting summary […]

Music Reviews 2016

Anthrax | For All Kings

by John Kindred – Publisher — Riding high on the success of 2011’s Worship Music, Anthrax returns with its new studio album, For All Kings. The band, surging with new energy with the return of […]

Concert Reviews 2016

LIVE! | Great White & Slaughter

by Deb Rao – Sr. Columnist — February 20, 2016 at Eastside Cannery in Las Vegas, NV. — Great White and Slaughter performed a sold out show at the Eastside Cannery in Las Vegas on […]

Music Reviews 2016

Odin’s Court | Deathanity R3

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Self-released and funded through fan support via Kickstarter, Deathanity R3 is the latest offering from Maryland-based progressive rockers Odin’s Court. If you’re a longtime fan of the band, […]

Interviews 2016

Safe, So Simple

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux caught up with fun band Safe, So Simple to chat about their insanely cool music video (all shot in one take!), the new EP, […]

Concert Reviews 2016

LIVE! | Todd Kerns

by Deb Rao – Sr. Columnist — February 19, 2016 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Hot off the heels of performing on New Years Eve in Vegas with Slash, singer Todd Kerns performed […]