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Mr. Big | Ten
By Derric Miller — Managing Editor— Mr. Big is a long-standing enigma in Hard Rock. The musicianship puts them up with Winger, but their pop-sensibility stands apart. This is mainly due to singer Eric Martin, […]
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The Rods | Rattle the Cage
by Derric Miller— Managing Editor — The Rods just pummel you. You’ll understand hearing Rattle the Cage the first time. Such a weird mix of musicians. Bassist Villano is not always tied to music this […]
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Vain | Disintegrate Together
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— There are some ’80s bands that never really got their due. Vain leads that pack. They were/are the best Hard Rock band of their somewhat overlooked brethren. Still at […]
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Cave | Out of the Cave
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— There are few Metal singers today as Ronny Munroe. “Singer” not vocalist, because if you sing/tour with TSO and can also steamroll as the former voice of Metal Church, […]
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North Sea Echoes | Really Good Terrible Things
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— Ray Alder and Jim Matheos, of Fates Warning fame, can do no wrong. Regardless if they work together or on their various projects, it’s all gold. So what did […]
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JUDAS PRIEST RELEASE NEW ALBUM TODAY INVINCIBLE SHIELD
Today, Judas Priest release their hugely anticipated new studio album Invincible Shield, out via Epic Records. Get it HERE.The album is a raging slab of electrifying metal, brought to you by one of the most iconic bands in the world. […]
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BraveWords Records Announces the Signing of Lillian Axe
TORONTO, CANADA (September 12, 2023) — BraveWords.com recently announced the launch of BraveWords Records and now BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of Lillian Axe. Look for Lillian Axe to release their first […]
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THE DOLLYROTS RELEASE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR THE SONG “NIGHT OWL”
(Los Angeles, CA) As they get set to hit the road once again the Dollyrots premiere the official video for their new song “Night Owl” directed by Steven Shea (Abyssmal Entertainment) and from their upcoming […]
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HURRICANE | Reconnected
Hurricane was easily one of the most underrated bands in the ’80s. When you have schlock like Wild Boyz carrying fans into the ’90s, all was lost. The lack of talent can’t be ovecome by […]
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Hard Rockers Hurricane Returns With Their First New Album In Over 20 Years!
The first single “Rock Star Cheater” Out Now in North America Through Deko Entertainment Stockton, NJ – Hurricane was formed in 1983, originally featuring current Foreigner lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar), Robert Sarzo (guitar), […]
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THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF YELLOWCARD
Widely-Acclaimed New EP Coupled With At-Capacity Tour Heralds Their Fans’ Wide Open Arms JULY 21, 2023 (New York, NY) – When platinum-selling alt-rock band YELLOWCARD announced a reunion show in 2022 for Riot Fest in […]
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THE DOLLYROTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM NIGHT OWLS PRE-ORDER
NIGHT OWLS WILL BE OUT ON OCTOBER 13 YEAR OF THE BUNNY TOUR DATES IN JULY AND SEPTEMBER As they get set to embark on the second leg of their Year Of The Bunny Tour […]
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The Pretty Flowers Release Album A Company Sleeve
The Pretty Flowers are a four-piece indie rock band from Los Angeles composed of Noah Green (vocals/guitar), Jake Gideon (guitar/vocals), Sam Tiger (bass/vocals) and Sean Johnson (drums). Their music has been described as hooky, heartfelt […]
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Midnite City | In at the Deep End
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— Midnite City is reveling in their latest release In at the Deep End. Like every prior release, they just keep improving. Better songwriting has been key to their laudable growth. They […]
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JOHN MELLENCAMP’S MUCH ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM ORPHEUS DESCENDING OUT NOW ON REPUBLIC RECORDS
77-DATE “LIVE AND IN PERSON 2023” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR NEARS CONCLUSION WITH RAVE REVIEWS The much anticipated twenty fifth studio album from John Mellencamp—Orpheus Descending—is out today on Republic Records. Listen/share HERE. Orpheus Descending was […]
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THE RAVEN AGE RELEASES A NEW SONG AND VIDEO FOR “FORGIVE & FORGET”
THE RAVEN AGE RELEASES A NEW SONG AND VIDEO FOR “FORGIVE & FORGET” FROM THEIR UPCOMING NEW ALBUM BLOOD OMEN OUT JULY 7TH VIA MUSIC FOR NATIONS/SONY MUSIC UK & EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR The Raven […]
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Infinity Dream | Memories
by Justin Gaines — Writer — In an age where there is a wealth of new music released each week and it’s only a click away, it’s easy for new bands – especially on smaller […]
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R.E.M. CELEBRATES THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF CHRONIC TOWN
Available For The First Time As A Standalone CD via I.R.S. / UMe With Extensive Liner Notes By Producer MITCH EASTER Also Available In Picture Disc And Cassette Editions LOS ANGELES – JUNE 28, 2022 […]
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BULLETBOYS NEW LINE-UP RELEASE VIDEO AND NEW SONG “HOLY F*CK”
Los Angeles, CA – The BulletBoys have made a name for themselves with their loud guitars, boisterous vocals, and shredding solos and that tradition continues with their new song and video “Holy F*ck” via Rock […]
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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 […]
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Ron Keel Band | When This is Over (single)
by Derric Miller— Managing Editor — Ron Keel does this at times … he’ll write a song that instead of making you bang your head, crack a beer and do a shot of 90 proof, […]
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NELSON GREATEST HITS (AND NEAR MISSES) SET FOR RELEASE ON JULY 8 VIA UMe
All-New 17-Track Career-Spanning Compilation Is The First To Contain Songs From Nelson’s UMG Catalog As Well As Their Later Stone Canyon Records Albums Multi-platinum-selling act Nelson is unveiling their most comprehensive compilation ever on July […]
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THE HELLACOPTERS
Announce “Through The Eyes Of…” EP!
Following the release of their highly-acclaimed comeback album, Eyes Of Oblivion, which has gained them international chart success, Swedish high-energy rock’n’roll band THE HELLACOPTERS have announced the release of an EP called Through The Eyes […]
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Punk Icons THE BONELESS ONES Album Back To The Grind Drops Friday, May 13th
Featuring Max Fox, Troy Takaki, Craig Locicero, and Chris KontosBoneless Ones Live Event on Facebook Friday the 13th at 4pm PST Watch new “Blood on the Street” video here: https://youtu.be/lelC_Z8WeK4 Troy says, “The music for […]
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Spiritraiser Release Post-Progressive Album CIKLOS
Luminol Records releases the second album of the Finnish band. A shamanic, non-dogmatic and powerful alternative-rock and post-progressive work “We are going through a painful transformation within our individual and collective lives. It’s up to […]
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OCEANS OF SLUMBER RELEASES NEW SINGLE + MUSIC VIDEO
Texas prog-metal outfit Oceans Of Slumber have released a new single, titled “The Waters Rising”. The haunting track is the first new offering from the band since the release of their 2020 self-titled album. Led […]
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Anvil | Impact Is Imminent
by Dan Skiba — Contributing Writer — Anvil is set to release its 19 th album through AFM Records, entitled Impact Is Imminent, on May 20, 2022. Those who love the band do so because […]
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The Offspring Unveil Video for “Behind Your Walls”
Directed by Noted Animator Jeb Hardwick Two-Song Single Released Today The Offspring unveil the video for their new single “Behind Your Walls.” The eerily beautiful animated short depicts a couple trying to navigate a desolate […]
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Lips Turn Blue | Lips Turn Blue
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — You may have known them as D Drive back a few years ago, an intelligent and raucous classic rock n’ roll band. The band has gone through changes, […]
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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, […]
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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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MAX CREEPS ANNOUNCE THE “NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOU – PART ONE!” U.S. TOUR
NEIN SET FOR MAY 13 RELEASE VIA VELOCITY RECORDS https://linktr.ee/maxcreeps Max Creeps, the punk pioneers whose recently confirmed reunion and subsequent album news (Nein, arriving May 13 via Velocity Records) led to a global celebration, […]
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CYANIDE 4 ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AmaΛgamA
AmaΛgamA is scheduled for May 20 release by Perris Records on CD format and digital worldwide The album was recorded and mixed at SoundGarden Studios in Athens in 2019, while the master was done at […]
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EXPANDED 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF COLLECTIVE SOUL’S DISCIPLINED BREAKDOWN ANNOUNCED
Double album includes newly remastered audio, rare outtakes from the original sessions, plus a previously unreleased concert from 1997, captured in its entirety Set for release June 17th and available to pre-order/pre-save beginning today Craft […]
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GREY DAZE RETURNS WITH THE PHOENIX (JUNE 17, LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS)
PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW https://found.ee/GD_ThePhoenix WATCH THE “SATURATION (STRANGE LOVE)” VIDEO HERE Grey Daze, the Phoenix-based band who introduced the world to one of rock music’s most identifiable and beloved voices, Chester Bennington, return with The […]
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Dishwalla Releases New Single “Alive” and Announces EP
Dishwalla releases its brand-new single “Alive” via Pavement Entertainment. The song will be featured on the upcoming EP of the same name. Alive is Dishwalla’s first release in five years and follows the 2017 Juniper […]
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Shining Black | Postcards from the End of the World
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — On their debut, Shining Black gave the Power/Progressive Metal world a slap in the teeth with a decidedly unparalleled release in years. It was … unexpected, at best. […]
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STEELHEART’S MILJENKO MATIJEVIĆ RELEASES INSPIRATIONAL ANTHEM IN SUPPORT OF GLOBAL PEACE
“TRUST IN LOVE” SONG AND VIDEO ARE OUT NOW PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO HUMANITARIAN RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS Los Angeles, CA – Miljenko Matijević, lead vocalist and founder of the band Steelheart has written and released, […]
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SONS OF SILVER ORDINARY SEX APPEAL LIVE STREAM SHOW AND LISTENING PARTY ON APRIL 20 AT 4 PM
NEW EP ORDINARY SEX APPEAL ON APRIL 29 Deemed by American Songwriter Magazine as a “Super Group” Los Angeles band Sons of Silver will soon release their sophomore EP Ordinary Sex Appeal on April 29. […]
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THUNDER RELEASE NEW SINGLE & LYRIC VIDEO “ACROSS THE NATION”
TAKEN FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM DOPAMINE OUT APRIL 29th 2022 ON BMGARENA TOUR MAY 2022For the third single from Dopamine, Thunder roar back with the album’s most metallic song, the pulverising “Across The Nation.” When […]
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Eric Wagner | In the Lonely Light of Mourning
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Almost everything about this release sucks. It’s Eric Wagner’s debut solo release, but it’s the only solo album you’ll ever get. Why? Cuz COVID sucks, and took him […]
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WOLF RELEASES TITLE-TRACK AND MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SHADOWLAND”
Swedish Heavy Metal masters WOLF release their new single and title track for “Shadowland”, a hymn to all metal fans. The track, which contains swinging guitars, pounding bass and drums, topped with an incredibly catchy […]
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LIPS TURN BLUE, formerly DDrive, Sign Worldwide Record Deal with MIG RECORDS
New York rockers turn tragedy into triumph; after the passing of legendary lead vocalist Phil Naro, band releases brilliant debut album and adds new singer/ musician, Iggy Marino. Watch video for “Just Push!” https://youtu.be/cUZeqcYlWbg LIPS […]
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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 […]
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Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate | Hell, CA
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — One of the most talented vocalists to come out of the sleaze and gutter-fun of the ’80s is Jizzy Pearl. Unlike many, MANY of his brethren, Jizzy still […]
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The Three Tremors | Guardians of the Void
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — The Three Tremors are comprised of Veteran Metal Musician Maniacs out of San Diego, California along with 3 of the most respected vocalists in the business to lead […]
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Wyld Ryde Is Making Sure Good Ole’ Rock N’ Roll Lives On In a Great Way
Hailing from Louisville, KY WYLD RYDE brings hard rock and heavy metal into the new era with great hooks, arrangements and a heavy, razor-sharp modern edge that is sure to please fans all over the […]
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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 […]
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ARMORED SAINT ANNOUNCE THREE CLASSIC RE-ISSUES ON METAL BLADE RECORDS
March Of The Saint, Delirious Nomad, Raising Fear Set For Release April 15, 2022 On Tour With W.A.S.P. This Fall Surviving a career spanning four decades, ARMORED SAINT has delivered their brand of uncompromising and […]
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The Defaced release video for new single “Wreck”
The Defaced release video for new single “Wreck” New album Charlatans out on March 4, 2022 Watch “Wreck” HERE: https://youtu.be/PEp4Pa35v0c Swedish metal veterans, The Defaced are releasing a new video for the song “Wreck”. It´s […]
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Scorpions | Rock Believer
by Tony Harnell— Guest Columnist — It’s no secret to those who know me that I’m a lifelong Scorpions fan. One fact that most fans probably don’t know is that the German Hard Rock pioneers […]
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Brandon Baumann Reimagines Audioslave’s “Like a Stone”
Single Available at All Outlets Today Brandon Baumann, Diamond Lane vocalist and solo artists, has grooved a new cover of Audioslave’s “Like a Stone,” paying homage to one of his influences and a legend, Chris […]
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Pain of Salvation announces North American Tour!
Swedish progressive metal / rock pioneers and innovators Pain of Salvation have announced their return to North America for tour dates supported by Klone in May. Additionally, Pain of Salvation will be performing at the […]
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SOM | The Shape of Everything
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — One of the most unique bands making music today is SOM, emphasized by their new release The Shape of Everything. You can call them alt-this and post-that, or […]
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ANNIHILATOR SHARE “COUPLE SUICIDE” VIDEO FEAT. ANGELA GOSSOW + DANKO JONES
WATCH “COUPLE SUICIDE” HEREANNIHILATOR SHARE “COUPLE SUICIDE” VIDEO FEAT. ANGELA GOSSOW + DANKO JONES METAL II OUT FEBRUARY 18 Annihilator are back with their typically infectious and powerful brand of hard rock. “Couple Suicide,” featuring […]
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THUNDER ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM DOPAMINE OUT APRIL 29TH 2022 ON BMG
SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘THE WESTERN SKY’ LISTEN TO THE SINGLE & PREORDER THE ALBUM HERE Icons of British hard rock, Thunder, have announced a brand new album, ‘Dopamine’, out on 29th April 2022, as well […]
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BAD MARY TO RELEASE BAD MARY PRESENTS ROCK AND ROLL CLASSICS: VOLUME 6 ON MARCH 8
A COLLECTION OF MULTIGENERATIONAL ROCK N’ ROLL SONGS NEW ORIGINAL MUSIC COMING FROM THE BAND IN 2022 New York-based Bad Mary is not your typical band, and they do not have your typical line-up. The […]
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The Defaced release video for new single
New album ’Charlatans‘ out on March 4, 2022 Watch Bleeding Ore HERE:https://youtu.be/hYPv2MJVj90 Swedish metal veterans, The Defaced are releasing a new video and single for “Bleeding Ore”. The song is taken from the bands upcoming […]
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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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LORDS OF THE TRIDENT Drop New Single “Charlatan”
Watch The Music Video HERE New Album ‘The Offering’ Out April 1st (Listen NOW on Patreon) Wisconsin-based heavy metal outfit LORDS OF THE TRIDENT have released the second single from their upcoming studio album, ‘The […]
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THE METAL TWINS DIANTHUS RELEASE THEIR LONG AWAITED SOPHOMORE ALBUM “REALMS”
Dianthus has just released their brand new album “Realms” which was produced by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Symphony X, Butcher Babies, etc.) and it includes 12 new songs including the stand out tracks […]
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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 […]
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Madman’s Lullaby Release Their New Music Video for the Single “Love Don’t Come Easy”
MADMAN’S LULLABY have released the video for their new single “Love Don’t Come Easy”, taken from their EP “Nocturnal Overdrive Part 1” that was released worldwide on MR Records. The music video was recently world […]
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DEATH DEALER ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF NEW EP FUEL INJECTED SUICIDE MACHINE
DEATH DEALER has announced the upcoming release of a new EP titled FUEL INJECTED SUICIDE MACHINE (the second Steel Cartel Records product to implement the variant cover art vinyl product). The band features Ross The […]
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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 […]
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Ashes of Ares | Emperors and Fools
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — The Heavy Metal duo (and friends) Ashes of Ares’ Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, both ex-Iced Earth members, have unleashed their third effort together, Emperors and Fools. It’s […]
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U.S. Power Metal Group PREHISTORIA Release Debut EP Cursed Lands
Indianapolis (IN) – Rising U.S. Power Metal force PREHISTORIA have released debut EP Cursed Lands on all major digital platforms. Purchase and stream the EP at: prehistoriaband.bandcamp.com/album/cursed-lands Concurrent with the EP release is a new […]
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WARRIOR SOUL back with the highly anticipated NEW album ‘Out On Bail’ out on March 4.
The first single ‘We’re Alive‘ was released in December ’21 and ‘Out On Bail’ is a statement of considerable intent from Kory Clarke, who is one of Rock n’ Roll’s most prolific, prophetic and controversial songwriters. […]
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SONS OF SILVER RELEASE NEW SONG AND VIDEO “WHO’S GONNA STOP US” ON FEBRUARY 4
FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING NEW EP ORDINARY SEX APPEAL PAYING HOMAGE TO THE BAND WITH THEIR VERSION OF “LIFE IS A CARNIVAL” VIDEO OUT NOW IN CELEBRATION OF THE “CAHOOTS” 50TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET Sons of […]
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THE DOLLYROTS GET SET FOR THE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE TOUR KICKING OFF ON MARCH 10TH
THE DOLLYROTS GET SET FOR THE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE TOUR KICKING OFF ON MARCH 10TH DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE OUT ON JANUARY 21 ON STEVIE VAN ZANDT’S WICKED COOL RECORDS-A 24-TRACK COLLECTION OF B-SIDES, […]
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Power Paladin | With the Magic of Windfyre Steel
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — So many bands today attempt to make a musical Karelian stew of genres from their buffet. You’ll see their music described as “Power/Thrash/Symphonic/AOR/Progressive” or some such blather. It’s […]
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Highly Sought After Music By Top Notch Receives Release on FnA Records
Top Notch was one of those 80’s and 90’s melodic rock/AOR bands who reached the interest of a major label, to watch it all go away with the arrival of Seattle bands. The majors were […]
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EDDIE VEDDER UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “BROTHER THE CLOUD” TODAY
NEW ALBUM EARTHLING OUT FEBRUARY 11TH, AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER – HERE THE EARTHLINGS TOUR 2022 KICKS OFF IN FEBRUARY New York, January 14, 2022 – Today, Eddie Vedder releases a new single entitled “Brother the […]
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Little Caesar | Redemption (Deluxe Edition)
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — One of the travesties of the late ’80s/early ’90s Hard Rock scene is how many talented, fun, and frankly kick ass bands were sort of lost in the […]
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Midnite City | Itch You Can’t Scratch
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Midnite City is dependable. Yeah, that’s right … dependable. Other reviews may use words/descriptors like bombastic, party anthems, rockin’, ’80s glam, sleaze rock, kick ass, etc. Those are […]
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Fiction Syxx | Ghost of My Fathers Past
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — One of the greatest quotes in NFL history came in 2006, when Arizona coach Dennis Green said of the Chicago Bears, “They are who we thought they were!” […]
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DOLLYROTS RELEASE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE ON STEVIE VAN ZANDT’S WICKED COOL RECORDS/2022 TOUR DATES
A 24-TRACK COLLECTION OF B-SIDES, RARITIES & COVERS The Dollyrots to release Down The Rabbit Hole, a 24-track collection of B-sides, rarities, and cover songs with a Dollyrots twist. The diverse collection features tracks from throughout the […]
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LITTLE CAESAR TEAMS UP WITH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT TO LAUNCH DIRTY DEEDS RECORDS
LABEL WILL RELEASE A RE-ISSUE SERIES BEGINNING WITH THE DELUXE EDITION OF ‘REDEMPTION’ Little Caesar are best remembered for their version of the soul music song “Chain of Fools, a 1989 hit single from their […]
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Exodus | Persona Non Grata
by Dan Skiba — Contributing Writer — The title Persona Non Grata translates to “an unwanted or unacceptable person”, and over the past few years there’s been plenty of divisiveness and polarized views of what […]
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Rockshots Records Signs Finland’s AMOTH (ft.Ensiferum’s Pekka Montin) For New Album “The Hour Of The Wolf”
Music Video For First Single “The Man Who Watches The World Burn” New Album “The Hour Of The Wolf” Out Jan 28, 2022 Rockshots Records is proud to announce their signing of AMOTH for the […]
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INNOCENT TYLER JOINS FORCES WITH PRODUCER LUIS CABEZAS (THE DOLLYROTS) FOR NEW EP SHAKE THE NERVES
VIRTUAL LISTENING PARTY ON STAGEIT.COM OCTOBER 24TH Northwest Arkansas pop-punk band Innocent Tyler release Shake The Nerves available October 22nd on all platforms. See the video for “Delete Each Other Again” featuring guest vocals from Dollyrot Kelly Ogden here: https://youtu.be/j0LFTxJ7gh4 “When I […]
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The Erotics | Ride it to Death
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — The Erotics are back in bloody spades with a new EP, Ride it to Death. The band somehow has the ability to take razor blades, turn them into […]
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THE X HEART RELEASE DEBUT SONG AND VIDEO FOR “2003” ON SEPTEMBER 1
Pop-punk newcomers The X Heart came together in late 2020 amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. Three friends who found themselves with time on their hands due to stay-at-home orders took a page out of the early 2000s […]
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Ryan Hamilton and the Harlequin Ghosts | Nowhere to Go but Everywhere
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — There are few more likable bands in the universe making music today than Ryan Hamilton and the Harlequin Ghosts. Led by the artistic, heart-on-my-sleeve songwriter, singer and guitarist […]
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LOS ANGELES BASED SONS OF SILVER DOOMSDAY NOISES EP OUT NOW
BAND FEATURES CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF PETE RG, PEARL JAM, CANDLEBOX AND SKILLET With their recently released DOOMSDAY NOISES EP Sons of Silver take on issues in society and kick the door open for […]
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Ferreira | Come and Get It
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Marco Ferreira is some sort of sonic chameleon. He sang co-lead vocals in Progressive/Symphonic/Power Metal band Venturia, but he also recorded with the Arena Rock/Hard Rock act Goodbye […]
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The Rumours | Suck It
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — There’s nothing really “tongue in cheek” you can glean from the cover of The Rumours new release Suck It. It’s really more “tongue NOT in cheek,” as it […]
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Bob Spring | American Dream
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — “This album, its title and the artwork shouldn’t be seen as a patriotic statement, neither as a provocation. Actually, I first wanted to turn the flag upside-down to […]
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Shining Black ft. Mark Boals and Olaf Thorson
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — The debut of the self-titled Shining Black, featuring Mark Boals and Olaf Thorsen, is really the playbook too many bands creating “projects” don’t follow. Rule #1: Make sure […]
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Enuff Z’Nuff | Brainwashed Generation
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — Enuff Z’Nuff may have arrived a tad late to the Hair Metal party back in the ‘80s, but they’re one of the few bands from that era left […]
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The Erotics | Let’s Kill Rock N Roll
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — There’s not too many bands today who have the cojones to record their new studio album live. With far too many bands offering over-produced sugary schlock “that sonically […]
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Grey Daze | Amends
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — “It’s a cash grab!” If there’s anything more cynical than having the temerity to think, nonetheless utter such blather, it’s rightfully at home in political discourse … not […]
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Mike Tramp | Second Time Around
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Mike Tramp, as much as any musician who made it big in the ’80s and then was lost in the ’90s Grunge movement, deserves a second chance. And […]
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Sorcerer | Lamenting of the Innocent
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Following up the mammoth release The Crowning of the Fire King is the new Sorcerer studio effort, Lamenting of the Innocent. It would have been damn near impossible […]
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Ron Keel Band | South X South Dakota
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Cover albums are tricky beasts. Most are novelties or fillers, something you can listen to a few times and then completely forget about, and something bands record to […]
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Dynazty | The Dark Delight
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — Dynazty hails from Sweden … the land where all things glow with beauty (especially the Metal) … and The Dark Delight rounds out a full handful of releases […]
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Witches of Doom | Funeral Radio
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Italy’s Witches of Doom just wailed a clarion call to all of Heavy Metal with their new release, Funeral Radio. The whole damn album is like a mic […]
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Testament | Titans of Creation
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — Despite every effort to follow up 2016’s Brotherhood Of The Snake release within a couple years, the legendary band Testament finally comes through with their 13th studio album […]
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Black Swan | Shake the World
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Black Swan … not it’s not the Natalie Portman gothic tale of beauty and grace, eating disorders, OCD and anxiety, but instead the new band of four musicians […]
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Great White | Stage
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Now this is purely rubbing salt in the wounds of all longtime Great White fans. The re-released and re-mastered two-CD set, Stage, is Great White together with singer […]
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Jesse Damon | Damon’s Rage
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Former Silent Rage singer/guitarist Jesse Damon is back with a vengeance on his new solo release Damon’s Rage. When asked in a recent interview with Hardrock Haven if […]
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Jesse Damon
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Jesse Damon checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about his new album Damon’s Rage; working with Paul Sabu on songwriting and production; individual tracks like “Play to […]
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Brandon Baumann | Manifestation
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — If you are/were/will forever be a fan of Diamond Lane, you know them for their decidedly mainstream Hard Rock sound. Their music is ear candy–easy to digest, a […]
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Pyogenesis | A Silent Soul Screams Loud
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — Pyrogenesis is a Progressive Metal band out of Germany, and A Silent Soul Screams Loud is their 3rd album of a 3-part “Steampunk Trilogy”. This opus deals with […]
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The Ragged Saints | Sonic Playground Revisited
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — The Ragged Saints hail from Helsinki, Finland, and were formed in 2011. Their first (and only) release, The Sound Of Breaking Free, came out in 2013 … and […]
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Don Dokken | Solitary
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Originally only available at live shows in 2009 when Don Dokken opened for Queensryche, this version of Solitary has some added tracks to the original release. In short, […]
Music Reviews
Haunt | Mind Freeze
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Every day is a day of worship — a day to bow your head and praise the Metal Gods for the music they have given us — when […]
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New Pearl Jam Album, Gigaton, Available Friday, March 27
Pearl Jam North American Spring Tour Dates Ten Club ticket presale and Ticketmaster Verified Fan® entry start today, Public tickets on sale Friday, January 24 NEW YORK, NY (January 13) – Pearl Jam will release their […]
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MISS Crazy | Make America Crazy Again
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — The great thing about being a self-managed band is you can do what you do exactly the way you want. The unfortunate thing about being a self-managed band […]
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Halford | Celestial
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — Rob Halford shocked the Heavy Metal Community back in 2009 with Halford III: Winter Songs, which proved both the Metal God was spiritually devoted to the Christmas Holiday […]
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Suicide Bombers | Murder Couture
by Dan Skiba — Columnist — Norwegian bands and their Scandinavian neighbors have been on a roll over the past decade; knocking out a cornucopia of quality Hard Rock and Metal spanning numerous genres and […]
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Pretty Maids | Undress Your Madness
by Dan Skiba — Columnist — Danish rockers Pretty Maids are back at it again with their 16th studio release entitled Undress Your Madness. Those familiar with the band know that Pretty Maids have knocked […]
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David Hasselhoff | Open Your Eyes
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — The Hoff. Look, you can say anything you want about him, but it doesn’t discount his celebrity, his awesomeness, his mark on television history with Knight Rider and […]
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Tool | Fear Inoculum
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — Emerging from the Los Angeles scene at a time when hairspray and audaciousness ruled the roost, Tool has brought their brand of progressive resonance to their loyal following […]
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John 5 and the Creatures | Invasion
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — John 5 is arguably the most eclectic, innovative, hard-working guitarist as there is in any genre of music. Fans of Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson have enjoyed (some […]
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DUDLEY TAFT BRINGS RAUCOUS AND RIGHTEOUS ROCK N’ROLL ON HIS NEW ALBUM SIMPLE LIFE
“The more I write about basic human interactions and feelings, the more honest it is, I just want people to know they’re not alone in what they’re going through. I hope you get to know […]
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Hell’s Addiction | V1.0
by Dan Skiba — Columnist — Hailing from the U.K. are the up-and-coming rockers Hell’s Addiction, and V1.0 is their latest release. With an album entitled V1.0, you’d think this was the band’s debut offering, […]
Interviews
Erik Kluiber of Void Vator
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Guitarist Erik Kluiber of Void Vator checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about how the band came together; like a number of bands working with multi-national members […]
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The Dollyrots | Daydream Explosion
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — The world is a laughably dark place. It’s always been this way, unfortunately, and certain bands wallow in said darkness with morbid bleakness, drying scabs and dreams of […]
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Helix | Old School
by Dan Skiba — Staff Writer — Canada’s Helix has released Old School via Perris Records, which is celebrating over 25 years in existence as (perhaps) the record label most dedicated towards the preservation and […]
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Fiction Syxx | The Alternate Me
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Any time a band wants to have some sort of staying power, they need to improve release after release. You could say the sophomore album (if they make […]
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Tony Mills | Beyond the Law
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — There’s few singers out there who were just “born with it.” Tony Mills is one of those guys; you can put him in the same ranks as a […]
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Scared of the Dark | Something to Burn
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Redfield, S.D. Exactly where the hell else do you expect to find one of the most surprising upcoming bands in the Metal universe? That’s right … nothing says […]
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Seven Hard Years | No Going Back
by Franco Cerchiari — Contributing Writer — It’s a given fact that useless American radio couldn’t give two shits about supporting great bands like Seven Hard Years (7HY) and add their music to their play […]
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DAMBUSTERS NEW TRACK FEATURING JIMMY KUNES
Raw and unpolished, “All The Way To Your Heart” is rock n’ roll in its purest, most unadulterated form and represents Dambusters at their incendiary best. Recorded mostly live at an undisclosed location on Long […]
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SOTO | Origami
by Dan Skiba — Contributing Writer — Jeff Scott Soto is one of the “good guys” in Hard Rock/Metal who has a ton of talent and has demonstrated great command of the microphone regardless of […]
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D.A.D | A Prayer for the Loud
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Since 1986, Denmark’s D.A.D. has been releasing high quality–OK scratch that. Their first two releases were just plain weird; no way you can listen to songs like “Riding […]
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Ryan Hamilton and The Harlequin Ghosts | This is the Sound
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Try as you might to defeat it, the 2019 Song of the Summer is clearly Ryan Hamilton and The Harlequin Ghosts song “Mamacita.” The best advice a gambling […]
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The Erotics | The Songs Remain Deranged
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — The Erotics haven been around for quite some time, always delivering top-notch snark and vicious, biting Punk/Hard Rock that you never really hear anywhere else. The odd thing […]
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THE DOLLYROTS ANNOUNCE JULY/AUGUST TOUR DATES/ DAYDREAM EXPLOSION OUT ON JULY 12 ON WICKED COOL RECORDS
The Dollyrots continue to bring their trademark melodic pop-punk to the masses with a new album and tour run this summer. The duo’s upcoming new album Daydream Explosion will be out on July 12 on […]
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Aymargeddon | Run for Cover
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — The Metal world is, thankfully, filled with so much talent it’s hard to keep up. Flip that coin over and you’ll also find an equal amount of mediocrity […]
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Void Vator | Stranded
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Hyper-polished Rock/Metal sucks. It just does. With technology today making everything so over-produced and antiseptic, it’s a spastic joy to hear a band like Void Vator just bring […]
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Haunt | If Icarus Could Fly
by Dan Skiba — Contributing Writer — On one hand, it’s hard to believe that Icarus is once again the highlighted subject matter of a Heavy Metal release … but on the other hand, it’s […]
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Peacemaker | Concrete and Terror
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — With the orgiastic glut of Hard Rock/Metal projects being force-fed the masses because clearly listeners hate the idea of a band being more than the sum total of […]
Interviews
Lance King
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Lance King (Pyramaze, Balance of Power, Avian, Gemini, etc.) checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about his brand new solo album ReProgram; some of the musicans who […]
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Writers Mark Allen and Hardrock Haven’s Derric Miller Sign with New Ebook Library for Worldwide Digital Distribution of the novel Gristle
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. and SARANAC LAKE, NY — Formerly only available on Amazon—in both Kindle and paperback versions—the backwoods survival horror novel Gristle will soon be found at major retailers and public libraries around the […]
Interviews
Trevor Portz of Ashen Horde
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Ashen Horde guitarist/songwriter Trevor Portz checked in with Hardrock Haven to chat about their brand new album Fallen Cathedrals; the overarching theme and message inside the songs on […]
Interviews
Maddox Messer of Messer
by Kent McIntire — Columnist — Maddox Messer of Messer takes a few minutes from the road to talk about their current tour, why vinyl music is better than digital, how he went from a […]
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Paisty Jenny | 18 Days in Weed
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Paisty Jenny, the hard rocking party band from Lincoln, Neb. has released their new studio effort, 18 Days in Weed. Before you jump to conclusions, one entendre you […]
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Devil’s Gun | Sing for the Chaos
by Franco Cerchiari — Sr. Writer — Somewhere between the “I don’t give a shit” Heavy Metal of Sin City, The Order, Whiskey Hell, and Black Aces, the old school vibe of Accept, Motorhead, and […]
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A New Revenge | Enemies & Lovers
by Dan Skiba — Columnist — There’s often a collective initial adrenaline rush raging through Metal fans when they hear about their studded heroes looking to form together into a Supergroup. Unfortunately, more often than […]
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Jaret & Kelly | Sittin’ in a Tree
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — If Bowling for Soup and The Dollyrots are not your Top 1 & 2 Pop Punk bands, in whatever order, then you haven’t been listening. Just by longevity […]
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ASHEN HORDE Premiere “Parity Lost” via NoCleanSinging Off Upcoming Album “Fallen Cathedrals”
Hailing from the cold, unforgiving wastelands of Hollywood, California, ASHEN HORDE is a two-piece band that strives to embrace a multitude of extreme metal sub-genres, without being bound to any one of them. Drawing influence from […]
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Mike Tramp | Stray From the Flock
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Although it’s a bit tough to “stray from the flock” after 11 solo albums, that is the title of Mike Tramp’s new release. For those missing the days […]
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Darkwater | Human
by Dan Skiba — Contributing Writer — Darkwater hails from Sweden (where all things Metal are good and understood), and Human is their third studio record. The band plays true blue Progressive Metal … there’s […]
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Starbreaker | Dysphoria
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — How a band—OK this isn’t a band in the true essence of the word (yet)—can go over 10 years and STILL come up with the best work they’ve […]
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Ron Keel Band | Fight Like a Band
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — There have been a myriad of chameleons in the music industry, but none who have changed so many times and still somehow stayed true to themselves as Ron […]
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Lance King | ReProgram
by Dan Skiba — Contributing Writer — Lance King has been involved with some of the best Progressive-Power Metal outfits in the last 20 years … and his work especially as lead vocalist of Balance […]
Music Reviews
Rain or Shine | The Darkest Part of Me
by Franco Cerchiari — Sr. Columnist — Fronted by the duo of Steve S.R. (vocals, bass, guitar and keyboards) and Andy McCormick (drums, percussion) Rain Or Shine have dropped their sophomore offering, the excellent The […]
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SHIM | SHIM
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Former Sick Puppies lead singer/guitarist/songwriter Shimon Moore found himself on the outs with the band–as in ousted–back in 2014. Taken by surprise, in his words, Moore received the […]
Interviews
Tony Harnell
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Tony Harnell checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about the much lauded new Starbreaker album Dysphoria; how the songwriting works between him and guitarist Magnus Karlsson; how […]
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Rhapsody of Fire | The Eighth Mountain
by Franco Cerchiari — Sr. Columnist — Not to say that writing music in general is an easy task to complete, but a certain amount of true complexity comes when the decision is made to […]
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SHIM (Ex Sick Puppies) Releases New Video “Crucified”; Announces New Headline Tour with Madame Mayhem
Hot on the heels of his current self-titled release, SHIM has released a new single to radio titled “Crucified”. The video for the single has made it’s debut and can be seen here. In addition, […]
Music Reviews
CranstoN | II
by Joe Mis — Guest Columnist — Where does good hard rock come from? Not too many people would offer “Rhode Island”… However, fans of modern melodic metal may make the association thanks to veteran […]
Music Reviews
Kane Roberts | The New Normal
by Dan Skiba — Contributing Writer — Fans of the Alice Cooper “Hair Metal” era will likely remember when the Hunk-Duo of Kip Winger (bass) and Kane Roberts (guitar) provided eye candy to the never […]
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Lords of the Trident | Pull the Plug
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — There’s a sneaky great band out there called Lords of the Trident that clearly Power Metal fanatics are not hailing enough. What seemingly began as just a fun […]
Music Reviews
Toby Hitchcock | Reckoning
by Franco Cerchiari — Sr. Columnist — Toby Hitchcock, the voice behind the excellent AOR staple Pride of Lions drops his second solo CD titled Reckoning released on the Frontiers Records label. Toby’s powerful, huge […]
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Beast in Black | From Hell With Love
by Franco Cerchiari — Sr. Columnist — Off the heels of their fantastic debut Beserker that was met with glowing reviews from around the world, Beast In Black roars back with this, their sophomore release, […]
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Nebraska’s Cowboy X releases Hair Metal album recorded in 1990/1991 on FnA Records
Cowboy X were an early 90’s Hair Rock/Hair Metal band from Nebraska and winners of the, Z-92 Radios Local Lick’s contest. Their popularity was undeniable and their audience grew with every show they played and […]
Interviews
Mark Allen Lanoue of Fiction Syxx
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Singer/songwriter/guitarist Mark Allen Lanoue of Fiction Syxx checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their new release The Alternate Me; the band members; how their cover of […]
Interviews
Rob Wylde of Midnite City
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Midnite City lead singer/songwriter Rob Wylde checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their newest highly successful release There Goes the Neighbourhood; recent live shows all over […]
Music Reviews 2018
Pleasure Maker | Dancin’ With Danger
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — It took seven years between albums for Pleasure Maker, an unapologetic Hard Rock band from Rio De Janeiro, to get back together and create a new release, Dancin’ […]
Music Reviews 2018
Midnite City | There Goes the Neighbourhood
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Seems like the world is a pretty bleak place right now; you don’t even have to brush the bloody cobwebs aside to see it everywhere you look. Sometimes, […]
Music Reviews 2018
Images of Eden | Soulrise
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — If you’ve been following Images of Eden long enough, you may remember their first release, Chapter 1, which came out on a fledgling independent label Neue Regel Records. […]
Music Reviews 2018
PowerTribe | Prepare for Battle
by Joe Mis — Contributing Writer — Lately California has become something of a hotbed of new metal acts – perhaps not quite a metal revolution yet, but there had definitely been an upswing of […]
Music Reviews 2018
Zero Down | Larger Than Death
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Seattle, in general, is known for two types of music–Grunge and Queensryche. Sure, that’s selling it short, considering Heart and a slew of bands like Nevermore, Demon Hunter, […]
Music Reviews 2018
Modern Art Featuring Ted Poley
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — This IS NOT a Ted Poley solo album. It’s a project he worked on with the dudes from Degreed, which is basically Modern Rock–not Hair Metal, not old […]
Music Reviews 2018
Tad Morose | Chapter X
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Just in case you haven’t been paying attention, Tad Morose’s first studio album Leaving the Past Behind came out in 1993. For a band that has never really […]
Music Reviews 2018
War of Thrones | Conflict in Creation
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Too many genres … too little time. Progressive Metal/Epic Metal/Doom Metal/Black Metal/Christian Metal/Folk Metal/Grind & Metalcore … and on and on. Whatever happened to just good ol’ METAL? […]
Music Reviews 2018
Jizzy Pearl | All You Need Is Soul
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — As far as underrated talents go, Jizzy Pearl has to be (unfortunately) one of the singers/songwriters that deserves far more accolades than he is getting. The dude fronted […]
Music Reviews 2018
Dave Kerr | Being Drunk Looks Good On You
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — One of the coolest bands you unfortunately didn’t give enough attention to was Teenage Casket Company. The Brits brought the poppiest, most melodic and high-energy music to the […]
Music Reviews 2018
Little Caesar | Eight
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Back in the ’80s, when Hair, Sleaze, and Glam Rock were ruling the airwaves and owning MTV, Little Caesar came out of left field with a sound that […]
Music Reviews 2018
BulletBoys | From Out of the Skies
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — In the ’80s, the surge of Hard Rock and Hair Metal bands was a beauty to experience for fans of sleaze, glam and just having a good time. […]
Interviews 2018
Ryan Hamilton
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Singer/songwriter/musician Ryan Hamilton of Ryan Hamilton and the Traitors checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their successful recent UK tour; the new EP Traitor’s Club; how […]
Interviews 2018
Alex Lofton of Makeout
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Makeout bassist Alex Lofton checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their debut album, The Good Life; landing a spot on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour; songwriting […]
Interviews 2018
Steff Perrone of Headless Crown
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Headless Crown lead singer and storyteller Steff Perrone checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their new release Century of Decay; how the band came together; the […]
Music Reviews 2018
Ryan Hamilton and The Traitors | Traitors Club
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — If you don’t know Ryan Hamilton, he was the dude who was in the little-known but uber-talented band People on Vacation with Bowling for Soup’s Jaret Reddick. Knowing […]
Music Reviews 2018
Headless Crown | Century of Decay
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Swiss Metal band Headless Crown are back with their second album, Century of Decay, with a narrative heavily influenced by the likes of Science Fiction writers a’la Phillip […]
Music Reviews 2018
The Twindows | Valkyrie 2.0
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — “And for my toothpaste I’m relying on the industry that’s keeping me in poverty though I can’t afford to clean my teeth!” There’s nothing more Punk Rock than […]
Music Reviews 2018
Closet Monster 96 | What’s Inside Trixie’s Closet?
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— The Sioux Falls, S.D. music scene doesn’t have the same poetic resonance as “The Seattle Scene,” but when it’s consistently one of the best cities to raise a family […]
Music Reviews 2018
Bad Mary | Glitter Bomb
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— If you want to hear what kind of attitude New York-based Punk Rock band Bad Mary plays with, it doesn’t take much more than a minute into their new […]
Music Reviews 2018
Rick Springfield | The Snake King
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— Jesus Was an Atheist. God Don’t Care. Suicide Manifesto. That’s right … Rick Springfield is back with a brand new studio release and it’s darker than black, in the […]
Music Reviews 2018
Asking Alexandria | Asking Alexandria
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor— Asking Alexandria is one of the most glaring amalgams of music out there. Early in their career, they were called Metalcore. But listen to the song “Under Denver” from […]
Interviews 2018
Rob Wylde of Midnite City
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Midnite City lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist Rob Wylde checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their new stellar debut self-titled album; what the band’s sound is […]
Music Reviews 2017
The U.S. Americans | Greatest Hits
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
Sorcerer | The Crowning of the Fire King
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
Sparzanza | Announcing the End
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 […]
Interviews 2017
Freddy Villano of American Mafia
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
Moe Green’s Eye | Fast Radio Bursts Live
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” […]
Music Reviews 2017
Clockwork Revolution | Clockwork Revolution
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” […]
Music Reviews 2017
Jag Panzer | The Deviant Chord
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
Makeout | The Good Life
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 […]
Interviews 2017
Michael Larsson of ColdSpell
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
American Mafia | Made in New York
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
ColdSpell | A New World Arise
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
Tony Mills | Streets of Chance
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
Moonlight Desires | Just the Hits 1981-1985
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
Fiction Syxx | Tall Dark Secrets
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 […]
Music Reviews 2017
The Erotics | United We Can’t Stand
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 […]
Music Reviews 2015
Beat the Drag | What’s Your Damage?
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor – Screaming out of Hollywood is a new Rock band called Beat the Drag. Their debut full-length, What’s Your Damage, is chock-a-block full of snarky lyrics, biting social commentary, […]