by Gary Dean Ash – Sr. Photographer — May 31, 2016 at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, MO. — Sebastian Bach is currently out on the road wrapping up his U.S. Spring Tour. Dubbed ‘An […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — The legendary Megadeth recently released their return-to-form thrash-terpiece Dystopia to rave reviews. The album’s success is thanks in large part to the new blood in the band’s ranks […]
British melodic hard rock giants TEN to release ‘Battlefield’ with all the TEN songs from their Rocktopia Records period – including all the Japanese bonus tracks and exclusive EP tracks – onto one Limited Edition […]
by Tamara Igleheart – Photographer — May 25, 2016 at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN. — Rob Zombie wrapped up his co-headlining tour with Disturbed and opening band Pop Evil this evening. Touring in […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — You know it’s a good sign when a band name is taken from a classic New Wave of British Heavy Metal song title. That’s not the only nod […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — With Treat, The Defiants, Drive She Said, Jeff Scott Soto, Sunstrike, Ted Poley, First Signal and Vega all lately releasing a standout collection of music, 2016 is already […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — These days, if you want some old school, super-melodic party rock like they used to make in the late ‘80s, you turn to the Scandinavian countries, and bands […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Michael Schenker continues to enthrall music fans with his extraordinary guitar virtuoso skills. From his beginnings with the Scorpions to UFO, MSG, Schenker has provided fans an impressive body […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Jelly Jam is set to release its fourth studio album titled Profit. The band is a power-house trio that comprises King’s X guitarist Ty Tabor, Dream Theater bassist […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Hardrock Haven caught up with former Flyleaf vocalist Lacey Sturm at Rock on the Range after she opened up the day of music on Saturday. The author and […]
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — The German band Mayze has released its debut studio album titled The Land Of Lucid Feathers. The group is known not only for its unique music but also […]
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — May 20, 2016 at Aftershock in Merriam, KS. — 3 Pill Morning, currently out on the road touring, made a recent stop at the Aftershock in Merriam, Kansas. 3 […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — German Power Metal band Orden Ogan, arguably the most exciting band in power metal at the moment, has officially raised the bar on what a live release can […]
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Sisters Of Suffocation, a Death Metal band coming from the Netherlands, have just released their first EP called Brutal Queen. The group is an all-female band but don’t […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — German Heavy Metal band Roxxcalibur is back with another tribute to the legendary New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) era. Their latest offering is called Gems of […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — German Power Metal band Human Fortress is back with a new album, their fifth overall, titled Thieves of the Night. It’s the second Human Fortress album under the […]
2CD Collection Premieres Previously Unreleased Music—Written Or Recorded By Steve Vai (from 1984-1990)—In Addition To Passion and Warfare Bonus Tracks Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Steve Vai’s Modern Primitive […]
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Voodoo Kills is a combination of French, Brazilian and American musicians that met in Los Angeles in September 2015. The roots of the band began in France with […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Canadian Rock vixen Lee Aaron has been on a hiatus of sorts. After the release of 2004’s Beautiful Things, she took a step back from the spotlight, focusing on […]
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Escape From Shadow Island is the first EP from the band Shadowrise. Based in Eindhoven (Netherlands), this five-piece band creates music by mixing different genres, such as Symphonic, […]
by Christopher Willow – Guest Columnist — With Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow rising once again the speculation arises as to what the winds of change will bring to this new incarnation of the band. Former Blackmore’s […]
Fire Red Empress release their crushing new single ‘Hail The Face’ on Red Vixen Records. The ferocious ‘Hail The Face’ with thickly amplified sheet metal riffs, jackhammer percussion, thundering drums, and soaring vocals, is a […]
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Midnight Eternal is a Symphonic Metal band from New York City. Formed in 2014 by Boris Zaks, who asked Fischer, Prestup and Mike LePond of Symphony X to […]
by Chris Baird – Photographer — May 6-8, 2016 at the Charlotte Motor City Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. — The Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion is back for 2016, this year the festival event was expanded […]
Biography — Hello HRH readers! My name is Tamara and I was born and raised in Southern California. I grew up with a love of rock and roll, thanks to my parents. I am an […]
Terry Ilous, of Great White and XYZ, is set to release a new solo studio EP featuring a semi-acoustic collection of Rock, Blues, and Flamenco music which will feature some very special guests, has launched […]
[From The PR Wire:] Todd Sharp Amplifiers announces they will be exhibiting for the first time at Summer NAMM 2016, June 23-25 in Nashville, TN at booth #1255. Launched in Feb. 2016, by renowned guitar […]
Sophie Lancaster Foundation Coffee Jingle Records are proud to announce they are releasing a Charity album in aid of The S.O.P.H.I.E Lancaster Foundation, which is being released Friday May 27th, but available to Pre-Order now […]
BELLA D’s Dystopian Concept Album The Crystal Ceiling is Out this Friday, May 13, 2016 – Optional Companion Comic Book Available – Pre-Order via iTunes Rising symphonic rock songstress BELLA D will unleash her debut […]
On June 3rd UMC release The MCA Albums 1973-1975 boxset from the seminal British hard rock powerhouse Budgie. Often thought of as a cross between Black Sabbath and Rush, the underappreciated outfit has influenced countless […]
Twin Cities based Progressive Metal band By The Thousands have released the Official Music Video for “Revenant” off of their debut LP Connect. “Revenant” was directed by Randy Edwards. Revenant is a reference to the […]
Darkadya is the FIRST hardcover book that focuses on those, who stand behind bands imagery. The artists of heavy metal covers and designs of their merchandise and advertising. As a huge THANK YOU for all […]
21 Date Tour Commences On August 12 in Riverside, IA With Confirmed Appearances At New York’s Town Hall, The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Denver’s Paramount Theatre And Other Markets, Concluding September 11 in Costa Mesa, […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — May 3, 2016 at the Theater in Los Angeles, CA. — Cello rock stars Apocalyptica took over the Fonda Theater on May 3rd in Los Angeles! Headlining the […]
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — May 7, 2016 at Fluor in Amersfoort, The Netherlands Circle II Circle, currently out on the road supporting its latest studio album, Reign Of Darkness, on the “Reign […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — That sound you hear is the wailing and gnashing of teeth, as legions of Circus Maximus fans digest the Norwegian band’s latest offering – Havoc – and realize […]
Rockers United Foundation releases new PSA Video – Join The Cause Rockers United puts together Benefit Concerts, All Star Jams and silent auctions with loads of musicians to raise money and awareness to fight Human […]
FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME, THE BLUES ROCK GUITARIST PREVIEWS MUSIC FROM HIS BRITISH BLUES EXPLOSION UK CONCERTS. WATCH HIM, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, AS HE PAYS HOMAGE TO THE MUSIC OF JEFF BECK, ERIC […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Ah, the dreaded double-dip, when barely a year after an album is released, fans are asked to buy a second, “deluxe edition” with all sorts of extras. It’s […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Sweden apparently has an unending supply of new traditional metal bands, and they all seem to be really really good. Stockholm’s Lethal Steel is the latest band to […]
by Kris Walls – Photojournalist — April 30 & May 1, 2016 at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. — Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, was held at the scenic Metropolitan Park along the St. Johns […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Blacklist Union singer Tony West, in his Southern California home, to talk about the new album Back to Momo. The two […]
Fast becoming home base for an elite squadron of U.S. heavy metal troops, Divebomb Records is proud to enlist science-centric Sacramento, CA power metallers HELION PRIME to a growing roster that already includes such acts […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Thunderstone returns with a new album, Apocalypse Again, and the band’s original vocalist Pasi Rantanen. Following up 2009’s release of Dirt Metal with former vocalist Rick Altzi, Thunderstone, led […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Los Angeles-related album titles and cover artwork distinctively Californian in theme are hallmarks for the AOR series now – associated of French musician Frédéric Slama and his star-studded […]
NASTY HIGH, the Hard Rock band based in Nottingham, England, have released its latest video for the song “Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway.” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway”: Band: Danny B. High – Vocals/Lead Guitar Kitty Coke […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Danish Melodic Progressive Metal band Section A is back after a six-year absence with a new studio album, titled Wall of Silence. It’s the band’s fourth overall, and […]
SIXX:A.M. ANNOUNCE THE “#REASONTORISE” CAMPAIGN, SINGLE “RISE” RISING ON ROCK CHARTS – CURRENTLY AT #7 in US BAND TO TOUR GLOBALLY ALL YEAR LONG VOL.1 PRAYERS FOR THE DAMNED, OUT APRIL 29TH SIXX:A.M. recently released […]
SIXX:AM have turned their album promo and tour announcement into an opportunity to speak about artists rights and fair payment from YouTube. The band has made this letter available to the media supporting their position: […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Right on schedule, Swiss Melodic Hard Rock veterans Shakra are back with a new studio album, their tenth overall, titled High Noon. The big news from the Shakra […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Resurrection Kings is one of two high-profile projects that debuted this year featuring former Dio guitarists (Vivian Campbell’s Last in Line being the other). Resurrection Kings features guitarist […]
Edge Of Paradise announce first tour dates for the summer 2016, check out the dates below! Apr 30 – Old Town – Pasadena, CA May 12 – Metal Mayhem @ Crazy Girls – Hollywood, CA […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Not to take anything away from American Metal, for there is some extraordinary music coming from bands hailing from this side of the great pond (New Jersey’s Symphony […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Although it would have surely been a crime to put any labels on a writer – any bookworm whose shelves sag under a load of the Martin Popoff-penned […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — April 15, 2016 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo. — Generation Axe – A Night of Guitars recently made a stop on its 26-date tour at the […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Danish Melodic/Progressive Metal band Royal Hunt has spent a fair amount of time on the road lately, and they served up live albums in 1996 and 2006, so […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — You know that scene in the first Star Wars movie when Obi-Wan Kenobi says “now that’s a name I’ve not heard in a long time?” That’s the scene […]
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — April 16, 2016 at De Pul in Uden, Netherlands — The Iron Maidens, the world’s only female tribute to the legendary Iron Maiden, are currently on tour in […]
Undoubtedly, one of the most intriguing tours of recent times for fans of classic rock and hard rock was when legendary guitarist Michael Schenker reunited with his former Scorpions bandmates, bassist Francis Buchholz and drummer […]
It’s no accident that I CAN DESTROY cuts a wide swath of styles and textures, from the full-frontal assault of “Everybody Use Your Goddamn Turn Signal” to the jazz-blues lament of “One Woman Too Many” […]
by Elsie Roymans – Senior Photojournalist — April 8, 2016 at Musikmesse (Music Messe) in Frankfurt, Germany — The Dead Daisies performed as the “SPECIAL GUEST” to Musikmesse Frankfurt, Europe’s biggest Music Trade Show. Performing […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Deftones have always made consistent albums throughout their career. From the early days where they were labeled amongst the front-runners of the Nu-Metal genre, to the utter genius […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Right on schedule, British Melodic/Pomp Rock legends Magnum are back with a new studio album. It’s titled Sacred Blood ‘Divine’ Lies, and is their 18th studio release (19th […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — They grow up so fast! What once started out as a fledgling one day event has now ballooned into the must-see 3 day confluence of all things Rock […]
by Elsie Roymans – Senior Photojournalist — April 8, 2016 at Musikmesse (Music Messe) in Frankfurt, Germany — Musikmesse in Frankfurt is the international trade fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and marketing. […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band Bloodbound released their first-ever live offering this year. It’s called One Night of Blood – Live at Masters of Rock MMXV, and in keeping […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — After unleashing their epic masterpiece Tales of the Sands in 2011, Tunisian Progressive/Power Metal band Myrath made fans wait nearly five long years for a follow-up. Myrath’s new […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — New Jersey’s Hard Rock and Heavy Metal scene in the ‘80s was best known for bands like Cinderella, Skid Row and TT Quick. Working that same circuit, albeit […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been eight years, but Indiana-based Heavy/Power Metal band Zephaniah is finally back with a follow-up to their 2008 debut Stories From the Book of Metal. Their new […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Columnist — Fans of Ride The Sky, Psychework, Nocturnal Rites, Armory, Masterplan, the excellent Silverlane and Sky of Rage are going to want to jump all over this one, for this […]
Lullwater headed out with Candlebox this week for a coast to coast run. The confirmed appearances include: 4/9/16 – Tyler, TX – Click’s 4/10/16 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom 4/12/16 – El Paso, TX […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Resurrection Kings interview part 1 Known from playing alongside Ronnie James Dio and also, from bands like Giuffria and Budgie, Craig Goldy returns under the Resurrection Kings moniker, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Resurrection Kings interview part 2 One of the busiest musicians and producers on Earth in one, Alessandro Del Vecchio’s had a lot to do with the recent self-titled […]
The most anticipated music event of the millennium is set! Guns N’ Roses will play their FIRST live gig of 2016 on the hallowed ground where they started, The Troubadour, TONIGHT, Friday, April 1. Doors […]
FEATURING MASSIVE LINEUP OF TOP ROCK ARTISTS INCLUDING ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED, SHINEDOWN, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ZZ TOP, A DAY TO REMEMBER, BRING ME THE HORIZON, 3 DOORS DOWN & MORE … TICKET PRICES INCREASE […]
Female fronted rock band Forever Still have just released a music video for their new single ‘Break The Glass’. The single is the first from their full length album ‘Tied Down’ that has been praised […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — For those who have yet to experience the instrumental sci-fi explorations of Voyag3r, the time is at hand. The group returns with its follow-up to last year’s release of […]
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, […]
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 […]
JOHN MYUNG (DREAM THEATER), ROD MORGENSTEIN (DIXIE DREGS, WINGER) AND TY TABOR (KING’S X)’ ENSEMBLE JELLY JAM TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM PROFIT ON MAY 27TH VIA MUSIC THEORIES / MASCOT LABEL GROUP New York — […]
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 […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Blackened metal purveyors Skeletonwitch have recently returned to the world’s stage with a new face leading the charge. Just over a year after the band parted ways with […]
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 […]
Pierce the Veil, one of the fastest-rising, most electrifying artists on the music scene today, will release its hotly-anticipated new album, Misadventures, on May 13 (Fearless Records). Misadventures is the follow up to the band’s […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — March 9, 2016 at Las Vegas Country Saloon in Las Vegas, NV. — The Ultimate Guitar Experience featuring Uli Jon Roth with special guests Jennifer Batten and Andy […]
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 […]
by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — The Lucky Strike Lanes Entertainment Center on Hollywood and Highland has become a hot-spot for music fans over the past year with random on stage performances by popular […]
Paralandra Release “All Fall Down” Lyric Video From Upcoming Debut EP (Out March 11th) Springfield, Missouri based Hard Rock band Paralandra have released a lyric video for their track “All Fall Down” from their upcoming […]
Awaken The Shadow Release “The Hunter” Lyric Video From Upcoming Album “Life Beyond The Curse” (Out March 11th) New York City band, Awaken The Shadow, are gearing up for the March 11th release of their […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Frontiers Music srl is excited to announce the newly signed partnership with the band TEN for the release of a new studio album in 2017. In addition, the label acquired the band’s full catalogue and […]
Internationally renowned guitarist and singer-songwriter, Joe Bonamassa plays three UK concerts this month, leading up to the release of his new studio album Blues Of Desperation which is released on Friday 25th March. The UK […]
London based SAVAGE MESSIAH to enter the legendary Rockfield Studios (Led Zeppelin, Queen, Rush, Black Sabbath) in March to record fourth album. SAVAGE MESSIAH are heading into the studio in America next week to record […]
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 […]
On the heels of their Fall 2015 North American tour, mythological UK rock band The Darkness – Justin Hawkins (vocals, guitar), Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Rufus Taylor (drums) – are set to […]
Teramaze and Mascot Records present a new lyric video for “For The Innocent” from their album HER HALO. It can be viewed here: “One of the finest prog metal releases of recent years. Exceptional” –Prog […]
After multiple national tours in support of other artists, Shaman’s Harvest will begin a run next week as headliners. Following the band’s success with “Dangerous” and “Dirty Diana,” the band’s current single “In Chains” is […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — A part of the groundbreaking all-girl band The Runaways in the 1970s and a successful solo artist in male-dominated industry throughout the 1980s, Lita Ford is undoubtedly an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Black Stone Cherry is set to release Of Kentucky on April 1. The band has released two music videos prior to the release of the new studio album — “In Our Dreams” and “The Rambler” […]
by Chris A. – Sr. Photojournlaist — January 27, 2016 at Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio Anthrax recently stopped in Columbus, Ohio on their current tour. With the release of the new studio album […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Ritchie Blackmore Story is comprehensive documentary which focuses on the life and music career of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Released by Eagle Rock Entertainment, the documentary is being […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — It is hard to fathom that anyone that plays keyboards for Ozzy Osbourne and keys/guitar for Black Sabbath would have any free time for another project, but thankfully […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Columnist — Pasadena, California’s Holy Grail continue their brand of Heavy Metal on their third release, Times of Pride and Peril released on the Prosthetic Records label, their follow up to […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Canadian Rockers Van Halst may not be well know outside of their native Alberta, but their full length debut album entitled World of Make Believe may just change […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — February 18, 2016 at Badlands Gold & Pawn in Sioux Falls, S.D. — Kip Winger, Don Dokken, Mark Slaughter, Stephen Pearcy, Jack Blades with the Badlands House Band […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — February 17th, 2016 at The Mayan in Los Angeles, CA. — Los Angeles was privy to epic Metal act Cradle of Filth, as the Inquisitional Torture Tour took […]
Musician and New York Times bestselling author BRIAN ‘HEAD’ WELCH made headlines in 2005 when he abandoned heavy metal super-group KORN after a very personal spiritual encounter he had at his home in California. With […]
Artery Recordings has announced the signing of symphonic brutes She Must Burn. The London quintet released their self-titled debut EP today as well as a music video for the first single “Possessed” — “This band […]
Milan, Italy based Rock / Metal band Mellowtoy has released the music video for their track “Dead Colours” (originally premiering with Metal Underground) from their album “Lies” which is available on iTunes now. The animated […]
The term “supergroup” gets thrown around on a regular basis these days, however, a new tour featuring some of the greatest guitarists of all time is about to truly give the term a whole new […]
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — February 11, 2016 at Aftershock in Merriam, KS. — Adelitas Way is currently on the road on their “The Bad Reputation Tour” which features special guests Failure Anthem, Through […]
Judas Priest’s tour in support of their 17th studio album overall, Redeemer of Souls, was one of the most extensive of the group’s entire career – consisting of 130 shows in 33 countries, and offering […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After a seven-year absence, Melodic Rock project Khymera returned at the end of 2015 with a new album, their fourth to date, titled The Grand Design. This is […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — After a significant break, pioneering Gothic Rockers Beseech have reunited and put the finishing touches on their latest dark and melancholic release entitled My Darkness, Darkness. If the […]
by Deb Rao – Sr. Columnist — February 6, 2016 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — What better way to celebrate Superbowl weekend than watching Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime at Vamp’d in Las Vegas […]
London alt rockers Heel have released the second single from their debut album ‘The Parts We Save’ in the form of ‘Yellow & Bliss’. The video was directed by Mikee Goodman from Sikth. You can […]
THE WINERY DOGS released the video for “Hot Streak,” the title track from their critically acclaimed second album, which was released October 2, 2015 on Loud & Proud Records via RED (a division of Sony […]
NWOBHM quartet WEAPON UK and Power Metal quartet AVENFORD are out to cause chaos and bedlam as they are coming to a venue near you this UK tour. Blistering guitar riffs, thunderous drums and impeccable […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Rock and Roll band The Kings of Jade, who take inspiration from one of the most fascinating anthropological facets: the jade […]
Cutting edge rock band, Hunter Valentine, have been commanding attention for over a decade with their memorable, hard-hitting tunes. The all-girl outfit has captivated audiences with four successful releases, unparalleled energetic live performances across the […]
You’ve seen him in Guitar Player magazine, you’ve seen in Mike Varney’s Spotlight Column, you’ve seen him on tour with members of Racer X, you’ve seen him onstage playing with George Lynch and Michael Wilton, […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Divebomb Records is celebrating the 25th installment in their Bootcamp series by paying tribute to the series that inspired it: Combat’s classic Boot Camp line. Divebomb’s Bootcamp Origins […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Metal standard bearers Anthrax are currently out on the road with Power Trip, Deafheaven, and Lamb of God. Columbus, Ohio fans were recently treated to an unfortunately all-too-rare […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — January 23, 2016 at Ancienne Belgique in Brussel, Belgium — Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree’s is currently touring Europe supporting his latest album Hand. Cannot. Erase. Set List: […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Columnist — Brutal, aggressive, antagonistic and skull crushing – all ways to describe what really is a pretty solid outing of Power Metal from Germany’s Fireleaf and their debut, Behind The […]
by Alissa Ordabai – Sr. Columnist — January 20-24, 2016 at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. — The U.S. musical instruments industry includes nearly 600 companies with combined annual revenue of approximately $2 billion. […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Long running German Progressive Metal band Vanden Plas helped wind down 2015 with their eighth full-length release, titled Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworld II. As the title suggests […]
by Alissa Ordabai – Sr. Columnist — January 20-24, 2016 at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. — While the primary focus of NAMM is for the U.S. musical instruments industry to showcase new musical […]
California based rockers shared the taste of their new music. The band is sounding heavier while still maintaining their symphonic and theatrical edge. Watch Trailer to the music video: https://youtu.be/XYmFzp70-2o Singer of the band Margarita […]
Music Meets Video has partnered with eOne Entertainment artist Pop Evil to run a cover video contest where fans submit cover videos of six Pop Evil songs off of the UP and Onyx releases with […]
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville and the Jacksonville Jaguars are offering fans an exclusive opportunity–including the chance to meet Shinedown–via a contest hosted by festival partner TeamRock. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is held at scenic Metropolitan Park along the St. Johns River inJacksonville, […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Jan. 28, 2016 at Badlands Pawn in Sioux Falls, S.D. — Gabba gabba hey, gabba hey, it’s Gabbie Rae! If you haven’t heard the human sparkplug who goes […]
Headliners KISS and DEF LEPPARD will lead the charge of the inaugural MOONSTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL, set to debut April 30 and May 1, 2016 in Orlando, FL at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The preliminary talent […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — The quintessential Power Metal juggernaut that is Primal Fear rocks on taking no prisoners. Rulebreaker is the band’s eleventh studio album – and fortunately they did not break […]
Don’t miss out on one of the SOUTH’s BIGGEST parties! Get your tickets to Monster Energy Music #WelcomeToRockville NOW!! They’re going FAST!! —> www.welcometorockvillefestival.com The Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Festival returns to Jacksonville, Florida […]
Joe Bonamassa pays homage to the music of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 29th JANUARY 2016 PLANET ROCK 72-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE: TUESDAY 26th JANUARY Joe Bonamassa’s love of the […]
This coming Friday (29th of January 2016) California’s pop punk firecrackers The Dollyrots will be celebrating the release of their brand new EP, Mama’s Gonna Knock You Out. The Dollyrots – aka Kelly and Luis, […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Michael Abdow has been quite busy as of late. He released his sophomore solo instrumental studio album, Life Symbolic, in 2013, worked with the Progressive Metal outfit Frozen on […]
Madame Mayhem is one of the most striking rock performers to come along in some time – as seen in the new official video for the song “Left For Dead.” Created by Industrialism Films, the […]
Female-fronted Rock band, Affinity, who hail from Toronto, will be releasing a new record later this year as well as heading out on tour. The band recently covered PVRIS song “Let Me In,” which showcases […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Columnist — Getting their moniker from the words “avalan” and “fantasia” that describes “a world beyond human imagination,” Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia have come roaring back, following 2013’s Mystery of Time with […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — It has been five long years since Solution .45’s debut album (2010’s excellent For Aeons Past), but the Swedish Melodic/Progressive/Death Metal band finally gave us a follow-up late […]
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Sorronia is a female-fronted, Symphonic Metal band from Budapest, Hungary. Vocalist Anna Kiraly talks with Hardrock Haven about the formation of the band, signing with Bakerteam Records and […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Originally released in 1987, Reign of Terror was the third album from American heavy metal band Wild Dogs. This is the first Wild Dogs album to feature vocalist […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — First thing’s first, just in case you’re looking at that cover and thinking “this seems awfully light for a Paradise Lost album cover;” this is not the UK […]
The Symphonic Rock/Metal project Eymomia, led by vocalist Phyllis Rutter, has launched a GoFundMe campaign supporting its upcoming debut CD release titled Break Free. The album will feature eight songs. Eymonia is a five-piece Symphonic […]
Featuring Members Of Evanescence, Saint Asonia, & Sevendust Hard Rock band Not By Sight has released a lyric video for their track “Stand”, originally premiered with BraveWords. The track features Jane Train (Liz Phair), Corey […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Norway, the land of the midnight sun, offers ups its latest native son Lars Lind. Lind, guitarist and composer, has just released his latest studio album Soul Kicker. The […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Savage return with the double-CD release of its new studio album, 7, packaged with the release of the groups live album Live N Lethal. The double CD release arrives […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — It almost isn’t fair to all the other Melodic Rock bands planning on new releases this year. 2016 just started and the bar for Melodic Rock has been […]
EDGE OF PARADISE are gearing up for the new year with new music! First single produced by Chuck Johnson “Shade Of Crazy” is due early 2016 along with a music video directed by Val Rassi. […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Pennsylvania-based progressive metal band MindMaze followed-up their well-received 2014 album Back to the Edge this year with Dreamwalker, a limited EP featuring cover songs and a few other […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Arguably the best comeback story in Metal in recent years, New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) band Satan has been on fire lately. First they returned after […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — You might have missed their Live In Concert release. Perhaps you were also not able to travel to Scandinavia to catch them somewhere during the sold out tour […]
HEROES – UNITED ARTISTS AGAINST TERRORISM An all-star line up headed by French man Steph Honde (Hollywood Monsters) covered David Bowie’s “HEROES” – to raise funds for the victims of terrorism in Paris last November. […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — With the release of Queen’s A Night At The Odeon – Hammersmith 1975, the band celebrates its 40th anniversary of the group’s first-ever TV appearance that, for years, has […]
Iconic Lineup to Headline COACHELLA Music & Arts Festival in April in Indio, CA Upholding a three-decade tradition of breaking ground, creating trends, and forever changing the face of rock ‘n’ roll, Guns N’ Roses […]
Every year, Hardrock Haven staffers compile their Top 10 best releases. Our writers and photojournalists have diverse interests, allowing Hardrock Haven the ability to cover a broad spectrum of music. This is quite evident when […]
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