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MÖTLEY CRÜE TO RELEASE LIMITED-EDITION BOX SET FEATURING THE BAND’S FIRST FIVE PLATINUM SELLING ALBUMS ON CD & COLOURED VINYL

PRE-ORDER: HERE ‘Crücial Crüe: The Studio Albums 1981-1989’To Be Released On February 17, 2023 On the heels of MÖTLEY CRÜE’s highly successful THE STADIUM TOUR with Def Leppard and playing to over 1M fans in North […]

Interviews

Nicholas Emilio

by Daniel Corey— Guest Columnist — Interview with Nicholas EmilioBy Daniel Corey LA-based rock musician Nicholas Emilio is a seasoned performer and songwriter who has performed scores of shows around the world with his band, […]

Concert Reviews

In Concert: Judas Priest

by Gary Dean Ash— Photojournalist — Hartman Arena, Park City, KS, USA – November 12, 2022 British Heavy Metal legends Judas Priest celebrated their 50th anniversary by making a stop at Hartman Arena in Park […]

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In Concert: Bridear

by Arta Gailuma — Photojournalist — Castle & Falcon Birmingham, UK, September 9, 2022 Arriving at Castle & Falcon I was overtaken by a feeling of familiarity – same season of the year, same venue, […]

Music Reviews

Vypera | Eat Your Heart Out

by Justin Gaines— Sr. Journalist — While it may seem that the Frontiers label is more of a factory these days, cranking out an endless series of mostly-forgettable collaboration projects, they do manage to discover […]

Interviews

Nils Molin of Dynazty and Amaranthe

by Alexandra Mrozowska— Senior Columnist — One of the most fascinating things about music journalism is a multitude of types of people you come across while crafting one story after another. There will be interviewees […]

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UPON WINGS Teams with Skidd Mills (Saving Abel), Pepe Clarke Magaña (Kyng) for New Single + Video “Last Love”

Female-led rock band UPON WINGS have shared the new single and music video for “Last Love”. The soaring, guitar-heavy anthem was mixed and mastered by Skidd Mills, best known for working with bands like Saving Abel and Pop Evil. Pepe Clarke Magaña of California […]

Music Reviews

M!SS CRAZY | Clones

by Dan Skiba— Guest Columnist — Markus Allen Christopher and his crazy cohorts are back at it again with the release of Clones via Eonian Records.  For those not familiar with the band, M!SS CRAZY […]

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Better Noise Films Drops “The Retaliators” Trailer, Film to Feature On-Screen Appearances by Tommy Lee, Jacoby Shaddix, and Several Others

In THE RETALIATORS, an upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. A high-octane original soundtrack and cameos from some of the biggest names in rock […]

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Acclaimed Rockers ALTER BRIDGE Announce New Album, “Pawns & Kings” + Release Title Track

Seventh Studio Album Now Available for Pre-Order HERE Lyric Video For Epic Title Track “Pawns & Kings” Since 2004, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE have been known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack that has garnered […]

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Madame Mayhem Releases New Single “Inside Out”

Madame Mayhem has released her new single “Inside Out” to all digital platforms and radio. The Manhattan born singer/songwriter and burgeoning rock icon-in-the-making has weaponized the darkness, turning it into a rallying cry for all who were ever […]

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Brian May & Graham Gouldman to mark historic images delivered from James Webb Space Telescope with “Floating In Heaven”

JWST now has its own soundtrack. Listen: http://www.BrianMay.lnk.to/FloatingInHeaven The most powerful telescope ever launched into space, the James Webb Space Telescope – launched December 2021 and which entered orbit in January 2022 – finally becomes operational this week. […]

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Talas Announce New Album ‘1985’

TALAS is back with the release of their new album 1985, which will see a September 23, 2022 release via Metal Blade Records. Fans can preorder the album and check out the new single “Crystal […]

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SAVAGE MASTER reveal second track from new SHADOW KINGDOM album

Today, horror heavy metallers Savage Master reveal the new track “Spirit of Death.” The track is the second to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated fourth album, Those Who Hunt at Night, set for international release on August 5th via Shadow Kingdom Records. […]

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Queensryche – Announce New Album “Digital Noise Alliance” Out In October And First Single “In Extremis”

With a career that not only spans, but has charted the course of multiple genres, QUEENSRŸCHE remains a force in their own right. “Digital Noise Alliance”, QUEENSRŸCHE’s 16th studio album, that will be out October 7th, […]

Music Reviews

Seven Kingdoms | Zenith

by John Kindred— Publisher — Florida’s Seven Kingdoms return with their seventh studio release aptly titled Zenith. The group has been hammering out an existence since 2007 when they released their debut independent studio album […]

Music Reviews

Charlotte | Charlotte

by Dan Skiba — Contributing Writer — Bands that have tried to replicate the ‘70s Hard Rock sound have come and gone over the years. They give it their best shot, but usually fall victim […]

Concert Reviews

In Concert: STYX

by John Kindred— Publisher — Starlight Theater, Kansas City, MO, USA, June 14, 2022 Styx is currently out on a co-headlining tour with REO Speedwagon, which also features Loverboy opening the show. The tour dubbed […]

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In Concert: REO Speedwagon

by Ashleigh McDaniel— Guest Photojournalist — Starlight Theater, Kansas City, MO, USA, June 14, 2022 Midwest favorite, REO Speedwagon takes the stage at Starlight on what is the hottest night of the summer so far. […]

Concert Reviews

In Concert: Loverboy

by John Kindred— Publisher — Starlight Theater, Kansas City, MO, USA, June 14, 2022 The legends of rock, REO Speedwagon, Styx & Loverboy made a stop in Kansas City at the Starlight Theatre for the […]

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In Concert: Whitesnake, Foreigner & Europe

by Marija Brettle with Emma Jenkins— Senior Columnist — Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, England, May 20, 2022 Tonight is a special night, a night where for the price of one ticket, you get to see […]

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In Concert: Nothing More

by John Kindred— Publisher — Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO., 5/22/2022 Nothing More, currently co-headlining a U.S. tour with labelmates Asking Alexandria with support from Atreyu and Eva Under Fire, kicked things off May 13th […]

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In Concert: Kansas

by Jerry Watson — Guest Photographer — Kansas State University’s McCain Auditorium in Manhattan, KS, 5/18/2022 Long gone are the Aggieville bars and pubs that the progressive rock band Kansas used to play in when […]

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LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE Announce New Album

‘How To Shroud Yourself With Night’ for August 26, 2022First Single “A Cloak Woven Of Stars” Coming Next Week! It’s often the most difficult challenges that force a musician to grow artistically. For Lacrimas Profundere, […]

Interviews

Jeff Scott Soto

by Alexandra Mrozowska— Senior Columnist — “It’s complicated” might be one of the best phrases ever coined if you don’t want to delve into the topic or explain too much about a certain issue. And […]

Music Reviews

Black Swan | Generation Mind

by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — This album shouldn’t be this good. Like a growing number of Frontiers Music releases, they just gather a slew of musicians into a project, chuck those projects against […]

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In Concert: Apocalyptica & Lacuna Coil

by Tamara Igleheart— Photojournalist — Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA, April 14, 2022 After two years of rescheduling and postponement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cell-O Tour finally visited Los Angeles on April 14, […]

Interviews

Pete Agnew of Nazareth

by Alexandra Mrozowska— Senior Columnist — After fifty-four years on stage and twenty five albums under one’s belt, what’s there left to prove? It might as well be the moment you rest on your laurels, […]

Music Reviews

Amoriello | Phantom Sounds

by John Kindred— Publisher — Shredguy Records continues to carry the Metal torch dropping its latest studio release from guitarist Thomas Amoriello. Flying under the banner of his surname, Amoriello, Thomas Amoriello offers up his […]

Concert Reviews

In Concert: AFI

by Tamara Igleheart— Photojournalist — The Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, March 25, 2022 Scores of Despair Faction members gathered at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA for two sold-out AFI shows on Friday, March […]

Interviews

D.D. Verni of Overkill

by Steve Patrick— Sr. Columnist — Things don’t always go according to plan in the course of music journalism. Oftentimes something negative happens (e.g., bad weather, traffic jams, visa issues, general Rockstar tardiness) and this […]

Concert Reviews

In Concert: Trinity of Terror

by Tamara Igleheart— Photojournalist — The Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, March 18, 2022 The monstrous Trinity of Terror tour featuring Ice Nine Kills, Motionless in White, and Black Veil Brides touched down in Los Angeles […]

Interviews

Sebastian Stodolak of Scream Maker

by Alexandra Mrozowska— Senior Columnist — Does life imitate art, or does art imitate life? Since time immemorial, artists have been the voice of society – expressing its hopes, woes and sentiments as well as […]

Interviews

Rob Wylde of Midnite City

by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Rob Wylde, Midnite City lead singer/guitarist/songwriter checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about the “They Only Come Out at Out Night” tour; their most recent release Itch […]

Music Reviews

Amyr Abadawn | The New Chapter

by John Kindred— Publisher — Shredguy Records continues to keep Shred guitar alive. This go-around the label offers up its 41st studio album with the release of Amyr Abadawn’s The New Chapter. Hailing from Singapore, […]

Interviews

BJ Laneby of M.ILL.ION

by Konstantin Chilikin — Columnist — BJ Laneby of M.ILL.ION It’s not a secret that Sweden has very strong rock and metal scene, especially when it comes to melodic kinds of genres. The fact that […]

Music Reviews

Saxon | Carpe Diem

by Sean “The Hell Destroyer” Peck— Guest Columnist — This is my very first album review; this is how I roll after reading hundreds reviewing my stuff, now the shoe is on the other foot. […]

Interviews

Interview with Jaime Vendera

by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Vocal coach/writer/vocalist/author Jaime Vendera checked in with Hardrock Haven to chat about the Vendera vocal academy, some of the artists he’s worked with, specific products he uses to […]

Interviews

Lori Barber (Hoppenheit) of Stiletto

by Konstantin Chilikin— Columnist — First, I want to apologize to Lori Barber (née Hoppenheit), ex-bass player of a Canadian hard rock band Stiletto, that it took THAT long to post this interview. It was […]

Interviews

Olli Herman of Reckless Love

by Alexandra Mrozowska— Senior Columnist — Is Rock music becoming more and more eclectic? It certainly seems so, especially when it comes to the younger generation incorporating more and more electronic music influences into their […]

Music Reviews

Amorphis | Halo

by Justin Gaines — Writer — It’s almost unfair to witness a band continuing to release their best material three decades into their career. At a stage when many bands are content to phone it […]

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Ron Keel Launches RFK Media

Ron Keel has officially launched his new record label/multi-media company RFK Media LLC: http://rfkmedia.com. The first release from this new venture is KEELED, a five-track EP by Ron Keel Band which features new versions of […]

Music Reviews

Toby Knapp | Psychic Contagion

by John Kindred — Publisher — Late in 2021, guitarist Toby Knapp released a four-song EP titled Psychic Contagion. The EP precedes his next full-length effort titled From the Aether, to be released by Moribund […]

Music Reviews

Adriangale | Final Piece

by Justin Gaines — Contributing Writer — After more than two decades carrying the torch for underground melodic hard rock in America, Adriangale is calling it quits. They never had the profile that every cookie […]

Concert Reviews

Lokerse Feesten 2021

by Elsie Roymans— Sr. Photojournalist — July 31, 2021, at @ Lokerse Feesten, Belgium — We had a blast @Lokerse Feesten 2021, despite the rain and COVID-19 guidelines.   It sure felt great to be back […]