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 […]
Month: December 2016
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 […]
Off the Rails
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 […]