by Chris Willow — Guest Columnist — Gretchen Menn, a Californian gal, and guitarist is an inspiration with her drop dead gorgeous looks and electric guitar skills. She shows her unbelievable range of ability to […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — What comes around, goes around… Be it a nostalgia rush or the cyclical nature of the music industry – recent years have seen a resurgence of Melodic Hard […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — The tendency among the renowned acts to record the cover albums paying homage to their early influences seems to grow these days. It always evokes mixed emotions among […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — You should never judge a book by its cover, they say, and judging the artist’s current ventures from the perspective of his past output may be equally misleading. […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — If there’s anyone in the world of Heavy Metal that could have been dubbed the Renaissance Man, only one name comes to mind, this of Bruce Dickinson. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
Frank Hannon is proud to announce the upcoming release of From One Place… to Another, a series of albums comprised of cover songs from the Tesla guitarist, declared with the release of “Blue Sky”. From […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — Although it can’t be stated yet that the music industry relies on high-profile reunions more than it does on new and upcoming artists, the familiar names and familiar […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — Half a century after the foundations was laid for its existence, there’s something fascinating about how Rock and Metal music comes full circle now. Call it riding a […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — December 08, 2017 at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany — For the third year, Ruhrpott Metal Meeting was a gathering of black dressed music fans in German Oberhausen for good […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — December 9, 2017 at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany — The main stage of Ruhrpott on Saturday was hosting artists who do not need any introduction, whether it’s Gloryhammer and […]
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — December 14, 2017 at Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium — The American Metallers Five Finger Death Punch and the Swedish Metallers In Flames have joined forces this winter […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Hailing from New York City, the most American city one can think of–yes Washington D.C. is a thing but no one has ever said “if I can make […]
PURE STEEL RECORDS are proud to announce the signing of none other than SHADOWKEEP, from Guildford Surrey UK. Early in 2017, the bands founding members, Chris Allen and Nikki Robson, have welcomed James Rivera (Helstar, […]
German Riffonauts BLACK SPACE RIDERS have revealed the artwork and track list for forthcoming LP Amoretum Vol. 1. The band has also released the official video for the first single “Another Sort of Homecoming.” Amoretum […]
Our new album, “Freedom Of Speech” will be released on 13th of February via Sliptrick Records. The cover artwork for the disc was created by Alexander Lifbom. Co-produced, mixed & mastering by Fredrik Folkare at […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux had a blast talking with bad-ass rocker maven Alicia Vigil, a well-known face in the city of angels. Known for her exquisite modeling, acting […]
Rocklahoma 2018 — A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Poison, Cheap Trick, Ghost, The Cult, Halestorm, Vince Neil, Stone Temple Pilots & Many More America’s Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party Friday, May 25, Saturday, May 26 & […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — The Progressive Metal band Evergrey is a band that truly seems to have got better with time. It seems their music defies description with rudiments of Progressive, Symphonic, […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — December 10, 2017 at Palladium in Cologne, Germany — Even though The Pretty Reckless, in only three albums, have managed to gain quite a fan following, this evening in […]
Excited about the upcoming Christmas? Then, this year kick-start the fun while getting an impressive view of the evolution of adorable Santa Claus. Just get a glimpse of the accompanying info-graphic to know your favorite […]
Although it is cold in the northeastern part of the U.S. this time of year, things are heating up for New York guitarist David Mercado. David and his band Shadow Eden will be releasing the […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Covers albums have always been a hit or miss affair. Some bands have released covers albums with great success, (Shaw/Blades Influence, Axxis Rediscovered, and either of Northern Kings […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Not to be confused with the Italian Death Metal band, Raintime, this Raintimes, also a band from Italy is a supergroup of sorts, with its members coming from […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — December 4, 2017 at Mama Roux in Birmingham, United Kingdom — After supporting Trivium alongside Shvpes in the beginning of this year, SikTh is now on a well deserved […]
DENIED, the Swedish metal band has on Friday 8th of December released the lyric video for the single “BEGGARS AND THIEVES” (Sliptrick Records). The song featuring on vocals former singer Johan Fahlberg (JADED HEART) and […]
Now On Tour With Beyond The Black! Prevail I, the latest offering by Canada’s finest metal export KOBRA AND THE LOTUS, has been successfully released in May 2017 on Napalm Records. This is a true […]
Slovenian heavy metal band Metalsteel will release a new studio album entitled »Beyond The Stars« via On Parole Productions on December 9th, 2017. Metalsteel is a Slovenian heavy metal institution with its own identity which […]
One such song was Give It Everything You Got, taken from 1971’s Edgar Winter’s White Trash album. With its hard rock meets Stax infused sound, the band delivers a formidable performance. “I don’t think that’s […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — November 27, 2017 at O2 Institute in Birmingham, United Kingdom — Every Time I Die, the American Metalcore band from Buffalo, New York, are known for their very energetic […]
The Aussie-based American singer Jac Dalton and his band have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help support the financial side of their upcoming HRH AOR Festival performance as well as the release of their new […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — It’s almost two decades that passed since the guitarist Stuart Smith put together an all-star album Heaven & Earth featuring Stuart Smith. The project eventually evolved into a […]
Physical Pre-Orders Coming Soon | Available Digitally via www.john-5.com “It’s Alive!” U.S. Tour to Begin February 1 in Orlando, FL | VIP Packages Available JOHN 5 and The Creatures (bassist Ian Ross and drummer Logan […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitarist Lou DiBello has hammered out a career as a musician, which includes working as a music teacher, live performing musician and as a recording artist. His latest studio […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — December 2, 2017 at The Truman in Kansas City, Mo. — The Butcher Babies recently released its third album titled Lilith October 27, 2017, on Century Media Records. Heidi […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — November 30, 2017 at Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom — Even though it wasn’t a good start to their tour (weather damaged kit, illnesses, and the disrespectful fan […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Germany’s Pink Cream 69 are back, with this their 12th studio outing, Headstrong, released on the always great Frontiers Records label. And holy hell, David Readman, and company […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — With a career now spanning an incredible 30 years, here on this his seventh solo outing, released on the Frontiers Records label, Soto continues the brand of music […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Heroes In Time is the debut album from Stockholm-based Metalite, and this new high energy quintet makes music will appeal to fans of Amaranthe, Beyond the Black, and […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — With the history that Anette Olzon has with Nightwish, the similarities to this release and that band will of course be made. But, listen to this release on […]
The release date of the debut album ‘Break Free’ by the U.S. Symphonic Rock/Metal Band EYNOMIA on CD is January 26th, 2018. The pre-order phase will start on January 12th, 2018 in our webshop. EYNOMIA […]
LEAVES’ EYES release their album ‘Sign Of The Dragonhead’ on 12th January 2018 The Viking sails have been set – 2018 will be under the sign of the dragonhead. Uncompromising, combative, epic – the new […]
Italian band BELLADONNA has just released a new single titled “Spiders of Gomorrah”, and the song is featured in the trailer of the new Netflix series Godless. “Godless is a noir western, full of mystery, […]
by Stephen Cerchiari – Guest Columnist — November 21, 2017 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah — Christmas Day came about a month early this year in Utah, even if it […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Change has always been an integral part of the music of Prog pioneers King Crimson. In 2018 the band will have been in existence for 50 years, but […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— Formed in 1988 with a bunch of demos under their belt, Sorcerer has concocted its second full-length album, and its second on Metal Blade Records, aptly called The Crowning […]
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — Novemeber 18, 2017 at Klokgebouw in Eindhoven, Netherlands — Helldorado is a brand new heavy Rock event combined with an awesome sideshow and packed with crazy, sexy, strange […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Crown Remnant is an exquisite metal act hailing from Los Angeles, California. Priding themselves on “mixing a background of various genres of metal, hard rock, and progressive styles […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— What the hell is going on in Sweden? Without a doubt, two of the best bands in the world not enough people are talking about are De Van and […]
Before getting all festive and putting the presents under the Christmas tree; before the kitchen starts smelling like gingerbread and mulled wine; before having the whole family over for catching up there is still time […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Fans of guitar rock and instrumental metal have a reason to rejoice – Australian guitar master Nick Miller has put together a new gem entitles Ocean And Earth. […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — November 10, 2017 at Rocker Club in Szczecin, Poland –- While Heraclitus’ famous quote “No man ever steps in the same river twice” doesn’t seem to be a […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — With their blend of Folk, Symphonic and Power Metal, Italy’s Elvenking was formed in 2007 with this being their ninth studio release and the follow up to 2014’s […]
The Veer Union Announce Release of ‘Decade: The History of our Evolution’ Box Set Pre-Order with Immediate Free Download Cover of Faith No More’s “Epic” Vancouver, BC-based Rock/Metal band The Veer Union has started a […]
Credited as the breakout rock band of 2017, today Greta Van Fleet – Josh Kiszka/ vocals, Jake Kiszka/guitars, Sam Kiszka/bass & keys, Danny Wagner/drums – celebrates the release of its double EP From The Fires […]
20TH CENTURY MUSIC DELIVERS A TRIO OF REISSUES AND RARITIES IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS DRIVE’S ‘IDEFI’, ALISTAIR TERRY’S ‘YONGE AT HEART’ AND LION’S ‘DANGEROUS ATTRACTION’ ALL SEE LIMITED RELEASE PRE-ORDERS TAKEN NOW New German/American […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — November 1, 2017 at Arena Riga, Riga, Latvia — In this cold November evening, Arena Riga was taken over by the Symphonic Metal sounds of Finnish cello rockers Apocalyptica […]
Guitarist Lars Lind is working on his follow up to his critically acclaimed release Soul Kicker (released late 2015 on Shredguy Records). The album is titled The River Flame, and it will be an all-instrumental […]
The Kahless Clone, Clawhammer PR and Hardrock Haven are giving one lucky person the band’s latest CD release tilted Our Never-Ending Loneliness … Band: The Kahless Clone Album: Our Never-Ending Loneliness Purchase: https://thekahlessclone.bandcamp.com/album/our-never-ending-loneliness Youtube EP […]
Have you ever been to a rock concert? If yes, then you would know the crowd usually go crazy over the music. If you are willing to visit a concert then there are various sale […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — American Mafia bassist Freddy Villano checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about the band’s new EP, Made in New York; how the band evolved after it started […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— There’s something about the Indie rock scene that brings music back to where it belongs. There’s so much musical airbrushing, auto-tuning, and sonic plastic surgery in music today “fake” […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — October 10, 2017 at O2 Academy Birmingham in West Midlands, England, UK — Promoting its 7th studio album Reaching Into Infinity, DragonForce has been touring the world with lots […]
RELIVE THE TERROR of the ICONIC HALLOWEEN MOVIE OCTOBER 31ST In Benefit of the ROCK AGAINST MS FOUNDATION, the sCare FOUNDATION and FUR & FEATHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY Watch JOHN CARPENTER’S 1978 Legendary Cult Classic HALLOWEEN […]
Ron Keel Band has signed a worldwide recording agreement with David Ellefson’s EMP Label Group. The new album project will feature new original music, killer covers of southern rock classics, a brand new medley of […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — October 6 – 8, 2017 at The Arch in Brighton, England, UK — Friday was the shortest day but featured the biggest crowds to witness the Metal assault of […]
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — October 18, 2017 at Trix in Antwerp, Belgium — Dutch Symphonic Metal giants Epica are currently on its European leg of The Ultimate Principle Tour. Simone Simons commented […]
Madame Mayhem is a true rocker with an eclectic style in every aspect of life – merging theatricality with hard-hitting, rocking tunes. And on October 20, 2017, she will be unveiling a brand new album, […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — October 15, 2017 at Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. — Possibly one of the best-known bands in this day and age, Evanescence brought its epic music to […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— It seems like all of the “new” metal bands today aren’t really all that new. Sure, new name, but as far as that whole “fresh out of the package” […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Sabrina Fallah is a singer/songwriter/guitarist hailing from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Fallah is Influenced by some of the great rockers of the last 30 years (she lists Green Day, […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — September 29 – October 1, 2017 at Essigfabrik Cologne in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Taking place since 2008 Euroblast Festival has become a showcase for the best of Progressive, […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — From the brilliant mind of Axel Otero comes Lay Your Ghost- a Synthpop project drawing inspiration from Darkwave, 80’s New Wave and Goth music. With the release of […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — If there’s one common complaint every Richie Sambora shares since time immemorial, it’s about the periods of time between the release of his subsequent solo works. Although Sambora […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— Jag Panzer has always been one of those bands everyone has heard of, which isn’t the same as being the band everyone is talking about. That easily could have […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— There isn’t really enough Pop Punk in the world right now. There just isn’t. What happened to Lit making you ask why you drunkenly parked the car on the […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — The term “supergroup” gets tossed around a lot within the music industry, but here on Sons of Apollo’s Psychotic Symphony, the term “supergroup” in every sense of the […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Having more than one album coming out over a relatively short time span often involves a risk of unnecessary haste and dreadful repetitiveness. The shorter the period between […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Gone are the days when having a frontwoman was a rarity for a Rock band, and when the boldest female pioneers of the genre were labeled “caricatures of […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — ColdSpell guitarist Michael Larsson checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their brand new album A New World Arise; the new video for the track “Forevermore,” how […]
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome talks with Hardrock Haven’s Kent McIntire while sitting together on the band’s tour bus outside Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield, Michigan (9/24/17). Nordstrom talks […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — September 23, 2017 at O2 Academy in Birmingham, West Midlands, U.K. — Angel Vivaldi and Andy James – both guitar virtuosos – have teamed up here for a co-headline […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Fans of Progressive Rock were rocked in 2016 by the untimely deaths of both Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. The loss of the two prog luminaries within the […]
Phoenix pop-punk favorites DOLL SKIN hit the road this week supporting ONE-EYED DOLL on the SOMETHING WICKED Tour, with special guests CO-OP (featuring Dash Cooper) on select dates, plus a select handful of headlining dates. […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Although it’s mostly experiment that leads to enlightenment – in music and elsewhere – sometimes it’s better to follow the above […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — September 22, 2017 at O2 Institute in Birmingham, West Midlands, U.K. — Life Of Agony is currently on tour promoting its 5th studio album and first in 12 years, […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — In 1984, bassist Jesper Jensen and guitarist/vocalist Henrik Fevre first came together as members of the band V-AXE, which then morphed into Graff Spee. However, creative differences split […]
Just 40 days and the new DRAGONHAMMER album “Obscurity” will be in your hands. October 27th will be the day and now we’ll reveal the cover artwork realised by Rob Marconi and the 10 tracks […]
On 24th November 2017 BMG proudly release Gary Moore’s Blues and Beyond, a remarkable collection of his powerful and emotive blues studio recordings. Blues and Beyond is released on double CD, 4 LP and as […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— Back in 2009, an unassuming band by the name of Holy Water released an album on Perris Records that was unheralded but such a comfortable and familiar brand of […]
Los Angeles hard rockers HEAVEN & EARTH set to release HARD TO KILL, October 6 on Quarto Valley Records. It’s available to pre-order via HEAVEN & EARTH’s PledgeMusic campaign. In addition to pre-ordering HARD TO […]
Halloween may be about putting on a costume and trick or treating around your city block, but in Red Deer, AB it’s about so much more. The rumors in the area describe a mass pilgrimage, […]
LINKIN PARK have announced a special show in honor of their bandmate and friend, Chester Bennington. The one-night-only celebration will take place in Los Angeles, at the legendary Hollywood Bowl on Friday, October 27, 2017. […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Italian bass master, composer, and producer Alberto Rigoni has just released his sixth solo studio album entitled Duality, returning to his more Progressive-Funk-Fusion roots. This seven track instrumental […]
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — Septerber 8, 2017 at Klokgebouw in Eindoven, Netherlands — The CityRock music festival was held in Eindhoven for the first time, at the well-known Klokgebouw. CityRock celebrates Rock […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— Straight outta Compton, no, make that Sweden, ColdSpell is back with A New World Arise, a sonic form of the “ice bucket challenge” to all the bands who are […]
by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — September 2nd & 3rd, 2017 at O2 Academy Sheffield in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, U.K. — HRH Sleaze is the latest addition to HRH festivals which offer their guests quality […]
by Don Higgins – Columnist — Thrill of a Lifetime was King Kobra’s second album in two years. Unfortunately, it caused more head scratching than head banging. In the early 1980’s drummer, Carmine Appice formed […]
by Anabel DFlux –Sr. Columnist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux had the wonderful chance to chat with Wolf Hoffmann on the phone right before Accept’s tour kick-off in Beverly Hills, California! The two had a […]
by Derric Miller –Managing Editor– Last time out, the vocalist who was introduced to the world in the late ’80s as the wildly talented singer of Shy, Tony Mills, was a bit downtrodden. Not only […]
Madame Mayhem is a true rocker with an eclectic style in every aspect of life – merging theatricality with hard-hitting, rocking tunes. And coming this fall, fans worldwide will get the opportunity to experience this […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — August 28, 2017 at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA. — Sometimes you come across a band that is just remarkable- plain and simple. Fracture […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Many have clamored for Ritchie Blackmore to return his fire and brimstone days when he wielded his six-string Fender Strat fronting his band Rainbow. And in 2016, the unimaginable […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Shaman’s Harvest returns with the group’s sixth studio album, Red Hand Black Deeds, and second with Mascot Records. Red Hand Black Deeds features 14 songs, with underlying social and […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — It’s a shame really that such a hierarchy exists, but it does. At one end of the spectrum are the true heavyweights within the genre of Female-fronted Symphonic/Melodic […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Here’s an interesting recipe: take 4 powerhouse female vocalists, a talented (but sadly uncredited) studio band, and a mix of songs from pop to rock – then cut […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Somehow with only the 4 songs from their debut EP Black Smoke Rising available to the public, the four-piece known as Greta Van Fleet has become the talk […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — This kind of album needed to be released today. Like literally, whatever day you read this … THAT day. If you are paying even the slightest bit of […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — For fans of Aldaria, Vanishing Point, Lords of Black, Astralion, or Sinbreed, Serious Black featuring members of some of the finest Power Metal bands around (Helloween, Blind Guardian, […]
Following on from the announcement of their new EP, Second Load (release date 15th of September), a couple of weeks ago, Somerset alt-rockers Pretty Little Enemy have some more information ready to share about their […]
Anti-Flag have released the new song “Racists” in wake of the violence that occurred this weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. Listen to “Racists” via the lyric video HERE. Below is the band’s statement. “We stand in […]
England’s most distinctive, multiple award-winning, platinum-selling, hugely entertaining rock gods and one-time saviors of rock n’ roll turned international pleasures The Darkness – Justin Hawkins (vocals/guitar), Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass), Rufus Tiger Taylor […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — When Mark Allen Lanoue interviewed with Hardrock Haven earlier this month, the best thing he said was that the song, “Tall Dark Secrets” didn’t make this album—the title […]
The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) are thrilled to announce Cyreez Lewis as the first ever recipient of their exclusive Skunk Anansie Scholarship. Cyreez will receive his entire three-year Vocal Degree program, worth £27,000, fully […]
Europica has released a new album titled Part One with guest singers like Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden, Wolfsbane),Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest, Yngwie Malmsteen Band, Iced Earth), Fabio Lione (Rhapsody Of Fire, Kamelot, Angra), Ralf […]
TANK have successfully recruited former Pink Cream 69 vocalist David Readman into their ranks to replace the recently departed ZP Theart who is now a full-time member of US rockers Skid Row. Cliff Evans: “We’re […]
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — August 6, 2017 at Lokerse Feesten in Lokeren, East Flanders, Belgium — The Lokerse Feesten is a city festival that takes place during the month of August over […]
by Tamara Igleheart – Photojournalist — August 5, 2017 at the Forum in Inglewood, CA> — On Aug. 5, scores of people filed into the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., to bear witness to the performance […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — George Lynch and Oni Logan return, once again, with their latest Lynch Mob studio album titled The Brotherhood, released on Rat Pak Records. The current Lynch Mob lineup includes […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — If “Theatrical Metal” ever becomes a fully recognized genre American rockers Seven Spires will be the picture next to the definition. This very talented Boston-based quartet are blazing […]
by Marija Brettle — Sr. Columnist — London-based four-piece Death Valley Knights have been around since 2011, playing fierce and fiery British Hard Rock and Metal, carrying on the glorious tradition of music greats like […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — (Disclosure: Hardrock Haven has been a strong supporter of Eden’s Curse members going back to before their debut. Bassist Paul Logue was introduced to and featured on Hardrock […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Poison meets L.A. Guns, Glam, and Sleaze … Julian Angel’s take on the ’80 Hard Rock scene is encapsulated within the confines of his latest studio album titled The […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Fiction Syxx singer/guitarist Mark Allen Lanoue checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about the new band; how they hooked up with Andrew and MelodicRock Records; some of […]
by Steve Patrick — Sr. Columnist — Captain Beyond was one of the first bona fide super groups to ever grace the 1970s rock landscape. The pioneering psychedelic and space rock quartet originally consisted of […]
by Joe Mis — Sr. Columnist — It is difficult for a talented group of musicians to find inspiration for a handful of good albums, but in some cases lightning strikes – and then strikes […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — July 27, 2017 at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, Kansas City, KS. — Under ominous skies, with storm clouds threatening, Vans Warped Tour kicked off its 22nd year as the […]
“Stand Your Ground”, the long-awaited new studio album from U.S. power metal act JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR, will be released on August 25 via High Roller Records. The effort, which is almost 80 minutes long, […]
Produced by Chris “The Wizard” Collier (Lynch Mob; Flotsam And Jetsam; Prong; KXM), “The Brotherhood” features eleven brand new hard rock tracks from Lynch Mob. This album will surely resonate with long time fans of […]
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of the second album from SWEET & LYNCH, “Unified”. The highly anticipated follow up to the band’s Billboard charting debut, “Only to Rise” will be available […]
BAND’S FIFTH ALBUM FEATURES THE FIRST SINGLE/VIDEO “CALIFORNIA DREAMING” Watch The New Clip Here: California Dreaming by Hollywood Undead on VEVO. Los Angeles, California, July 24, 2017 – The number five holds a deep significance. […]
Shaman’s Harvest and Mascot Records have announced the global release of Red Hands Black Deeds on July 28th. Produced by Keith Armstrong, the new album took on a more organic approach, utilizing vintage gear. Singer […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux had the pleasure of speaking with Zoë Federoff from Insatia, in regards to the groups upcoming release (which is marvelous, by the way), the […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — In general, the music industry in the early 1990s was dominated by the grunge invasion. Somewhat ironically, in Poland, the same period was marked by the emergence of […]
Newly formed alternative rock band The Fell have released the Official Music Video for their debut single, “Footprints.” Originally premiered on Classic Rock, “Footprints,” filmed in a bomb shelter and biological weapons test site on […]
JUNE 16TH – AUG 6TH | VANS WARPED TOUR To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) will be present at this year’s Vans Warped Tour from June 16th through August 6th. Artists announced for the […]
by Tamara Igleheart – Photojournalist — July 14, 2017 at Union Nightclub in Los Angeles, CA. — On July 14, 2017, Pig’s Prey and Obey tour stormed the walls of Union Nightclub in Los Angeles, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — 2016 has been quite a busy year for Darrel Treece-Birch, marked by two important releases only a few months apart. His solo album No More Time saw the […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Moodier, darker, and in parts even heavier than past studio albums is Ten’s latest, their 13th, Gothica, released on the Frontiers Records label. A listen shows a mesh […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — One of the most curiously under the radar bands who have been creating top notch sleazy punk rock ‘n roll since the 1990s is The Erotics. Like the […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — American rockers Edge of Paradise have been at it as a unit for six years – and it seems that their perseverance has finally paid off. The band’s […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Death metal band Horrendous recently took part in this year’s installment of the Decibel Magazine Tour, opening up for Midnight, Obituary, and Kreator. The band’s most recent album, […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — With a mix of Canadian and American band members is the female-fronted Insatia and its sophomore offering Phoenix Aflame released on the Pitch Black Records label. While not […]
by Marissa Ann – Photojournalist — June 25, 2017 at Gramercy Theatre, New York City, NY. — Deathcore band Within the Ruins, hailing from Westfield, Massachusetts joined Born of Osiris on their 2017 New Reign […]
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — June 16, 2017 at Davey’s Uptown, Kansas City, MO. — The Progressive Post-Hardcore band Eidola recently made a stop Davey’s Uptown in KCMO in support the new album To […]
by Tamara Igleheart – Photojournalist — June 25, 2017 at Whisky A Go-Go, Hollywood, CA. — The Whisky A Go-Go is a world-famous music venue located in Hollywood, Calif. that has played host to legendary […]
by Jadranka Jade – Sr. Photojournalist — May 27, 2017 at De Montfort Hall, Leicester, England — The Greek Grunge/Punk Rock band Barb Wire Dolls made a recent appearance at Leicester’s Uprising Festival held at […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s Anabel DFlux had the pleasure of catching up with long-time friend Alex Crescioni of DIM7 about his upcoming EP BATS, which is is an acronym for […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Italian Symphonic Power Metal band Rhapsody of Fire, previously known as Rhapsody, returns with a new album and a new vocalist and drummer. Formed way back in ’93 […]
Coming off the band’s appearance at Europe’s biggest biker city event the Hamburg Harley Days Festival in Hamburg, Germany (on Friday, June 23rd) it is announced The Dead Daisies will return to the U.S. for […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s Anabel DFlux had the opportunity to catch up with JDN and Groovie Mann of Trash Deity about their brand new project, the upcoming release, the brand […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Fans of old school speed or Thrash Metal owe it to themselves to check out the latest release from the Serbian four-piece called Jenner. To Live Is To […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Lillian Axe guitarist and main songwriter Steve Blaze checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about the re-mastered re-releases of the debut and Love + War; why he […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Senior Columnist — Gorgeous, dramatic, melodic, galloping, loud, bombastic, and ripe with the sounds of Power, Celtic, Progressive, Folk and Heavy Metal is Orden Ogan’s latest, Gunmen, released under the AFM […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — In celebration of Edguy’s 25th anniversary, the group is preparing to take to the stage this fall for its ‘Best of Tour,’ performing the group’s greatest hits live. Preceding […]
Industrial Metal Veterans DOPE are teaming with G-punk innovators (HED)Pe to announce their The Monster High Tour 2017 with metal rockers Ill Niño on select dates. “I’m really excited about this tour” says Edsel Dope. […]
Dead Cross, the SoCal hardcore band featuring Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer/Suicidal Tendencies), Justin Pearson (Retox/The Locust), Mike Patton (Faith No More/Tomahawk) and Michael Crain (Retox, Festival of Dead Deer), premiere the video for “Seizure and Desist” […]
One month after releasing the official video for “The Cabaret of Dreams”, the symphonic metal wonder Seven Spires is back with a brand new video for “The Paradox”, another exciting song off their highly anticipated […]
If you long for the sounds of vintage power and thrash metal with a prog twist, then there is a fast-rising band that perfectly fits this description – Phear. Comprised of Patrick Mulock – Lead […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Rock Candy Records Remastered & Reloaded Lillian Axe gets the ‘Rock Candy’ sugary-sweet treatment as the label has reissued the band’s sophomore album Love + War as a “special […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Rock Candy Records Remastered & Reloaded — Lillian Axe gets the ‘Rock Candy’ sugary-sweet treatment as the label has reissued the band’s debut self-titled album as a “special deluxe […]
American/Canadian Power Metal band Insatia has announced the release of Phoenix Aflame, the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2013 Asylum Denied. Produced by Fabio D’Amore (Serenity) and his partner Ivan Moni Bidin (Starsick System, Pathosray, […]
Swedish sensations Thundermother are back with three new members and a new single, “We Fight For Rock N Roll,” which was just released through Despotz Records and can be purchased on iTunes. Guitarist and founder, […]
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — June 14, 2017 at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, Netherlands — The Dead Daisies recently made a stopped at De Boerderij for an exclusive Dutch show. This group of […]
UK’s legendary extreme metal icons CRADLE OF FILTH have announced the details for the band’s upcoming 12th full-length album. ‘Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness Of Decay’ will be released on September 22nd via Nuclear Blast. You […]
Four musicians from four different countries with four entirely different biographies, yet all stemming from the world of Rock, now united in one band: EXIT EDEN! The all-female four piece ensemble unites all attributes ascribed […]
by Christopher Willow — Journalist — Exclusive interview with Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow very first background vocalist Shoshana Feinstein. Feinstein, a former girlfriend of Blackmore, offers fans her never published memories of the early seventies when […]
by Anable DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux found herself in front of the camera again with musician Alexander G, known for his work with Gemini Syndrome and Tracy G. The two […]
by Tamara Igleheart — Photojournalist — June 3, 2017 at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles, CA. — The Sunset Strip was shaken to the core as the Under Your Spell tour rolled through town […]
JOE STUMP discusses his new band and their first album: How would you describe the new album musically/lyrically: The music walks the line between old-school hard rock and classic European power metal with healthy doses […]
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and everything else Mark Slaughter checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about his new solo release Halfway There; specific songs like the title […]
“This video is a tribute to eighties slasher movie culture. We have kept this very simple and the idea is, to take you back on a trip to the eighties to celebrate the re-release of […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Senior Columnist — One would be hard pressed to find anyone who considers himself or herself a true follower of Rock and Metal and not be a fan of Norway’s powerhouse, […]
KAMELOT NORTH AMERICAN NATION! After tours around the globe, Kamelot will return to North American in April/May 2018 to support their upcoming release on Napalm Records. This tour and album is the follow-up to the […]
SHAMAN’S HARVEST AND MASCOT RECORDS REVEAL LEAD SINGLE “THE COME UP” FROM JULY 28TH GLOBAL RELEASE OF BAND’S UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM RED HANDS BLACK DEEDS Song Premieres Listen Here: Last Album Smokin’ Hearts & Broken […]
The new PRONG-Album “Zero Days” is another monster of an album, another step towards refining the perfect PRONG-Sound and another album that lacks any filler or lackluster moment. Musically, it hits home from the first […]
The US Symphonic Rock/Metal Band EYNOMIA have signed a worldwide deal with PURE LEGEND RECORDS, a division of PURE STEEL RECORDS, for the release of their forthcoming debut album. Eymonia is a five-piece Symphonic Rock/Metal […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — “Listening to the live album is even better than having experienced the gig yourself,” said no one ever. The paraphrase of one of the favorite sayings of the […]
There is a new Voyag3r song available for purchase! Please download Appearance Of The Mysterious Traveler and crank up your volume. Appearance Of The Mysterious Traveler is part of the Rise of the Synths documentary […]
Electro Rocker and one of Revolver’s Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock Moscow has released the Official Music Video for the title track along with her debut EP, Queen of Sin, which was originally premiered on […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux had a lovely conversation with Los Angeles musician Cerena Del Mar. Cerena had just released her debut album Blue Sea Motel (The Desert Edition) […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — May 29, 2017 at The Regent Theater, Los Angeles, CA. — German Epic Symphonic Metal stalwarts Xandria is currently out on the road with Kobra and the Lotus, […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Before Black Laden Crown gets rightfully raked over the coals, some mighty hails to one of the best Metal musicians ever might be in order. Misfits. Samhain. Solo […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — May 29, 2017 at The Regent Theater, Los Angeles, CA. — Kobra and the Lotus are currently out on the road with Xandria, supporting the band’s latest studio […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux had a wonderful chat with Kobra Paige and Brad Kennedy of Kobra and the Lotus! Having photographed them once many years prior, it was […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Vain is one of those bands that were both everything addictive about Sleaze/Glam Rock but also one of the reasons WHY it died a thousand deaths when Grunge […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Senior Columnist — Impossible to play at normal volumes, after a seven-year absence, Italy’s Labyrinth returns with this, their eighth studio release, Architecture of a God, released on the excellent Frontiers […]
by Brenda McTaggart – Columnist — Guitarist and songwriter Jon Schaffer admirably had the drive of a man on a mission on this new album. Have any doubts? The evidence has never been more abundantly […]
KillSET is the combination of a professional, well-oiled, finely tuned metal machine and an explosive, supercharged charismatic front man – as evidenced by their upcoming album, ‘S.T.F.U.’ (release date: June 23rd). Having been produced by […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — As opposed to the so-called super groups – burdened with instability from the moment of birth – the all-star project with its clear division into masterminds and guest […]
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — May 16, 2017 at EXPRESS LIVE!, Columbus, OH. — The original shock rocker Alice Cooper keeps on, keeping on … Cooper and his band recently made a stop […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Chicago-based guitarist – well, multi-instrumentalist really – Mark Schuster has once again proven to the world that he is a complete musician. Mark is the full package – […]
by Chris Baird – Photojournalist — May 5-7, 2017 at Rock City Campground @ Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. — The 2017 Carolina Rebellion festival took place May 5 -7 and featured bands from […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Indianapolis retro metallers Sacred Leather recently treated Columbus, OH to the first date of their “Sado-Massacre Tour.” The aptly titled band is one big visual and audio reference […]
Welcome one and all to THE MISSION, STYX’s sonically sweet 16th studio album and its most ambitious, most challenging, and most rewarding release to date. Please take note of the official stardate, as THE MISSION […]
by Joe Rocha – Photojournalist — May 2, 2017 at Arvest Bank Theatre at Midland in Kansas City, MO. — STYX recently announced the release of its 16th studio album The Mission scheduled to be […]
by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — April 6, 2017 at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, CA. — Southern California got a taste of The American Nightmare Tour at the Shrine Expo Hall to an […]
by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — April 20, 2017 at The Hit Hat in Los Angeles, CA. — The hip community of Los Angles known as Silverlake doesn’t quite seem like the one to be […]
Two of the most underrated – but widely respected – heavy metal releases of the late ’80s were undoubtedly the first pair of albums by New Orleans-based hard rock outfit, Lillian Axe – 1988’s self-titled […]
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