Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | SAXON in Las Vegas
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 2, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Heavy metal band Saxon is currently on tour and made a special stop in Las Vegas at Vamp’d […]
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Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | The Winery Dogs in Las Vegas
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 4, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Every blue moon a super group comes along to grab the attention of the music industry. On Oct. […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Reckless Love with Laura Wylde
by Emma Jenkins – Columnist — October 5, 2013 at The Rock City in Nottingham, U.K. — Tonight’s opening act was Aussie relocated to L.A. Laura Wilde, a feisty female singer with surfer chick good […]
Music Reviews 2013
W.E.T. | Rise Up
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — It has been a good three years since the release of the remarkable melodic rock debut of all-star band W.E.T. (the musical combination of Work of Art, Eclispe and […]
Music Reviews 2013
Richie Scarlet | I Plead The Fifth
by John Kindred – Publisher — Aramis Records revisits Richie Scarlet’s 2012 I Plead The Fifth by re-releasing the studio effort on vinyl. The LP has been pressed on 180g red vinyl and is a […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Baroness in Luxembourg
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — Oct 2, 2013 at Den Atelier, Luxembourg in Luxembourg — Baroness 2013 Tour returns to Europe, U.K. and Australia. Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly caught the band live at Den […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Bret Michaels
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 2, 2013 at Henderson Pavillon in Henderson, NV. — Poison front man and reality television star Bret Michaels rocked Henderson Pavilion on Oct. 2. The outdoor arena […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Trivium with DevilDriver
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 at TOAD’S PLACE in NEW HAVEN, CT. — California’s own DevilDriver was met by a packed club eagerly awaiting their arrival. Touring in support of […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Reckless Love
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — October 5, 2013 at Rock City, Nottingham UK — In support of their recently released third studio album Spirit, Finland’s new heroes Reckless Love hit the UK for a […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Hatebreed with Shadow’s Fall, The Acacia Strain and Battlecross
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 at WEBSTER THEATER in HARTFORD, CT. — Fresh off the Mayhem Fest tour, Battlecross attacked the Webster’s stage with a vengeance! Technically on point and […]
Interviews 2013
Michael Valentine of Love and Death
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux had a chat with Michael Valentine, bassist for hard rock band Love and Death. They talked about tours, music, and inspirations. HRH: What has been your […]
Music Reviews 2013
Orchid | Mouths of Madness
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — At this point we’re well into a new wave of old school heavy rock/stoner metal/doom metal/(insert your favorite term here) bands. It seems like legions of bearded […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | The Winery Dogs
by Craig Newman – Columnist — October 3, 2013 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA The new power trio The Winery Dogs starts their first U.S. show at Southern California. The Winery Dogs […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | SAXON
by Craig Newman – Columnist — October 4, 2013 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, CA Saxon formed in 1976 in Barnsley, Yorkshire named as Son of A Bitch. They changed their name […]
Music Reviews 2013
New Day Dawn | Rise Above This
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Rise Above This is the latest EP release from New Jersey’s New Day Dawn, and the group not only brings it with tons of Jersey sass and attitude, […]
Interviews 2013
Rob Wylde of Teenage Casket Company
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Hot on the heels of Teenage Casket Company’s new release, Still Standing, lead singer/guitarist Rob Wylde checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about why they are still […]
Music Reviews 2013
Knightmare | In Death’s Shadow
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Here’s one that slipped by us at the tail end of 2012 and deserves another look. In Death’s Shadow is the debut full-length from Melbourne-based heavy metal […]
Music Reviews 2013
Tigertailz | Knives EP
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Tigertailz is back—well, sorta; this is hardly an all-original lineup—with a brand new EP that, against all odds, isn’t a rock ‘n’ roll train wreck. In fact, prepare […]
Interviews 2013
Music Reviews 2013
Black Label Society | Unblackened
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Zakk Wylde struck it double lucky when Ozzy hired him back in 1987. Not only was it one of the most prolific, best-paid gigs in rock, but the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Teenage Casket Company | Still Standing
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — It’s been a few years—ok almost seven—but Teenage Casket Company (TCC) is back with a new studio album called Still Standing. For their career, these musicians have found […]
Music Reviews 2013
Starfire | The Way I Am
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Way I Am is the third album release from the LA-based alternative/progressive rock act Starfire. Founded and fronted by vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist and songwriter Dairenn Lombard, Starfire’s […]
Music Reviews 2013
Jackal | Cry of the Jackal
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — As of late, reunions for bands have been pretty popular. This is true for different locations, including Denmark. Jackal will be re-releasing Cry of the Jackal with five bonus […]
Music Reviews 2013
Joanne Shaw Taylor | Almost Always Never
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Having made a name for herself and won accolades in the blues and classic rock circles, Joanne Shaw Taylor now seeks to expand her identity with a stunning […]
Interviews 2013
Diminished 7
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux sat down with goth-metal band Diminished 7 in the studio to talk about the band’s future plans, their upcoming Austin concert, and life as Hollywood rockers. […]
Music Reviews 2013
Legion | V
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — V is the fifth studio release from melodic metal rockers Legion. Despite being fronted by the seemingly boundless energy of Phil Vincent, Legion truly showcases the songwriting skills […]
Interviews 2013
Ray Luzier of Korn
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Korn is gearing up for their eleventh studio release The Paradigm Shift on October 8th. The CD marks the return of guitarist Brian “Head” Welch. The Paradigm Shift […]
Interviews 2013
Down Press Conference Hellfest 2013
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — JULY 21-22, 2013 in Clisson, France — DOWN’s press conference at this year’s Hellfest, which was held June 21-23 in Clisson, France. Band: Phil Anselmo – vocals, guitar (1991–present) […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Steve Vai
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — September 8th 2013 at Theatre Sébastopol in Lille, France — Steve Vai Story of Light Europe 2013 Tour Set List: 1. Racing the World 2. Velorum 3. Building the […]
Interviews 2013
J.Dracman of DARKC3LL
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel Dflux had the opportunity to talk to DARKC3LL’s very own Jesse Dracman, an Australian metal band that has caused quite the buzz. Anabel talked to Jesse about […]
Music Reviews 2013
Michael Lee Firkins | Yep
by Alissa Ordabai – Columnist — Starting his career in the early 90s as one of Mike Varney’s protégés, Michael Lee Firkins nevertheless managed to avoid participating in the chops game of the time. Composition, […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | KIX
by Ed Esposito – Photojournalist — September 6, 20132 at Bergen Performance Center in Englewood, NJ — Kix, the “old road warriors” made a successful return engagement at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Leprous | Coal
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — After delivering one of the absolute best progressive metal albums of the decade with 2011’s Bilateral, it’s safe to say that expectations were very high for Leprous’s […]
Music Reviews 2013
Eve To Adam | Locked & Loaded
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — With Locked & Loaded, Eve To Adam (ETA) have moved from the modern rock minor leagues to the majors. Not by proffering anything innovative to the proverbial table, […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | All That Remains
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 16th, 2013 on at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA. — Rockstar Allegiance Tour with Airbourne (not present during the LA date), All That Remains, and Volbeat. […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Carnival of Madness Tour
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 15, 20132 at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV. — The Carnival Of Madness Tour rolled into Las Vegas at The Joint with a vengeance. As I […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Sebastian Bach with The Sin City Sinners
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 14, 20132 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Sebastian Bach made a rare intimate appearance at Vamp’d with the Sin City Sinners on Sept. 14. Fans […]
Music Reviews 2013
Slammer | The Work of Idle Hands
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1989, The Work of Idle Hands was the debut album from UK thrash metal band Slammer. The band was a lesser known player in […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | HIM
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — September 16th, 2013 on at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA. — Finnish love metal-ers HIM returned to the states after a lengthy hiatus on September 16th. Due to […]
Music Reviews 2013
Blood Ceremony | The Eldritch Dark
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — One of the more promising bands in the whole resurgence of occult-themed heavy/stoner/psychedelic rock is Canadian act Blood Ceremony, who has returned with their third album, titled […]
Music Reviews 2013
Riot Kings | Devil’s Medicine
by Alex Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Looking for a new CD to rock during the fall/Halloween season? Check out Riot Kings’ Devil’s Medicine. One of the pleasures of following a good band is seeing […]
Music Reviews 2013
White Wizzard | The Devil’s Cut
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — California-based traditional heavy metal warriors White Wizzard are back with a new album this year. The Devil’s Cut is the band’s third full-length album, and as with […]
Music Reviews 2013
Charming Grace | Charming Grace
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — In 2010 German melodic rock label, Avenue of Allies released Shining Line, one of the most ambitious albums of their catalog, an all-star melodic rock project based on the […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — September 10, 2013 at The Jazz Café in London, United Kingdom — You scan the stage trying to spot the legendary star attraction, and for a moment become […]
Music Reviews 2013
Defy Tolerance | Stop the Bleeding
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Defy Tolerance occupy that middle ground between rock and metal. Heavier than Hinder, but not quite as gruffly bruising as, say, Five Finger Death Punch. This album—their debut—is […]
Music Reviews 2013
Farraday | Shades of Love
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — German AOR Label signs Greek-based melodic rock band. Déjà vu? Well, the renowned AOR Heaven seems to be keeping an attentive eye over the Greek rock industry having already […]
Interviews 2013
Floor Jansen of ReVamp and Nightwish
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Dutch songstress Floor Jansen has gone through quite a lot in the last few years and she lets all her emotions flow through on ReVamp’s sophomore record Wild […]
Off the Rails
Sinister Guitar Picks: Brings the Metal
by John Kindred – Publisher — Of all the tools in a guitarist arsenal, the pick may be the most overlooked. The guitar pick, or plectrum, typically is made of plastic, nylon or tortoiseshell but […]
Interviews 2013
Lucas D’Agata of Serosia
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — One of Dallas, Texas’ most promising band Serosia is heading out on a West Coast trek with Sevendust slated to kick off in Las Vegas September 18th at […]
Music Reviews 2013
D’Ercole | Dreams of the Heart
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Dreams of the Heart is the third release from melodic rock act D’Ercole, and it certainly is a solid one. Never one to be caught resting on his […]
Music Reviews 2013
Goo Goo Dolls | Magnetic
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — The morphing of a punk-laced Indy rock band to Corporate Rock mammoths is sometimes a sad, sell out tale … and sometimes it ends up giving the masses […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Puddle of Mudd in Las Vegas
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 31, 2013 at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, NV. — What better way to bid adieu to summer than with a free Puddle Of Mudd Concert […]
Music Reviews 2013
Paul McCartney & Wings | Rockshow
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — There are some things in life that are worth waiting for and Paul McCartney & Wings’ new Blu-ray/DVD Rockshow is most certainly one such thing. The deluxe 2013 release […]
Interviews 2013
Nigel Glockler of Saxon
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — British heavy metal band Saxon is gearing up for an extensive U.S. Tour slated to kick off on Sept. 12. Saxon will make a special stop in Las […]
Interviews 2013
David Sanchez of Havok
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s photojournalist Anabel Dflux sat down with David Sanchez of Havok, at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, CA, to talk about their music videos, future plans, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Ministry | From Beer To Eternity
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — “Not only is it Mikey’s last parting shot, it’s my last parting shot,” Al Jourgensen confirmed yet again last week, this time in his interview to Loudwire magazine. […]
Interviews 2013
Athan Kazakis and Panos Baxevanis of REDRUM
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Redrum, the Greek-German melodic hard rock band are back with a brand new second studio album Victim of Our Circumstances. Fronted by renowned AOR/melodic hard rock Michael Bormann the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Sinner | Touch Of Sin 2
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Many metal fans are familiar with the work of Mat Sinner through his time with German power metal masters Primal Fear, but there is so much more to […]
Music Reviews 2013
Space Vacation | Heart Attack
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Heart Attack is the second full-length album from San Francisco-based heavy metal band Space Vacation, another in a growing scene of old school metal bands that has […]
Music Reviews 2013
Black Star Riders | All Hell Breaks Loose
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — In one form or another the reunited Thin Lizzy have been touring or playing live for the past fifteen years. It was 1996 when John Sykes decided to bring […]
Music Reviews 2013
House of Shakira | Pay to Play
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Swedish rockers, House of Shakira will release their album Pay to Play on Sept. 23 on CD. On Oct. 7 the album will be available through digital outlets. This […]
Music Reviews 2013
Aerosmith | Rock for the Rising Sun
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — America’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band has finally released their first Blu-ray entitled Rock for the Rising Sun and it was well worth the wait. The film, directed by […]
Music Reviews 2013
Faith Circus | Turn Up The Band
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — If melodic hard rock is your religion, then you’ll want to make Faith Circus part of your creed. Hot damn if some of the songs on this new […]
Music Reviews 2013
Tragik | Hunger
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Hunger is the fourth and latest from Tragik, a trio fronted multi-talented musician and songwriter Phil Vincent. Based in Rhode Island, Tragik puts out intense melodic rock clearly […]
Music Reviews 2013
Tommy Bolin | Whirlwind
by John Kindred – Publisher — Cleopatra Records/Purple Pyramid Records have put together a two-disc collection of rare and unreleased recordings of the late Tommy Bolin titled Whirlwind. Bolin’s brief career was cut short upon […]
Off the Rails
Sunset Strip Music Festival Honors Joan Jett
by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — Music publishing can be the reason for launching someone’s career. In 1976 producer and impresario Kim Fowley, Joan Jett along with the rest of The Runaways signed a deal […]
Music Reviews 2013
Dragonsclaw | Judgement Day
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Power and speed metal has traditionally become genres dominated by American and European bands, but now Dragonsclaw bring an Australian approach with their second album Judgement Day. “Watching My […]
Music Reviews 2013
James LaBrie | Impermanent Resonance
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Three years after shocking a lot of fans with his 2010 release Static Impulse, Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie is back with a new solo album. The […]
Interviews 2013
Dez Fafara of Devil Driver
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — Devildriver Return Killing Off Winter! Devildriver, California’s groove machine is back, and has unleashed their sixth and most diverse album to date Winter Kills. Thirteen years after the […]
Interviews 2013
Eric Bass of Shinedown
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Exclusive Eric Bass of Shinedown Previews Carnival of Madness Tour One of the hottest tours of the summer, The Carnival Of Madness Tour is currently underway. The tour […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Courtney Love
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 23, 2013 at Vinyl in Las Vegas, NV. — Las Vegas nightclub Vinyl celebrated its first year anniversary with Courtney Love on Aug. 23 with opening act […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Avenged Sevenfold
by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — AUGUST 26, 2013 at Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA. — Avenged Sevenfold is back with what might be the crowning to their career. Their fifth full-length studio album Hail […]
Music Reviews 2013
Reckless Love | Spirit
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — The 80s’ was a haven for glam rock and metal, with Mötley Crüe, Kiss and Hanoi Rocks to name just a few, flying the flag of drunken debauchery whilst […]
Music Reviews 2013
Mindwork | Into the Swirl
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Hailing from the Czech Republic, pogressive/technical death metal band Mindwork released their debut album, titled Into the Swirl, in 2009. This previously self-released album went mostly unnoticed, […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Kid Rock
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — AUGUST 23, 2013 at Riverbend Amphitheater in Cincinnati, Ohio — Cincinnati’s Riverbend Amphitheater was a sold out, full house for Kid Rock. Themed, “The Best Night Ever” approximately […]
Music Reviews 2013
Decyfer Down | Scarecrow
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — It’s been five years since Decyfer Down’s last album Crash, but now they are back with a new lead singer and new record Scarecrow. The formula is still the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Michael Monroe | Horns and Halos
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Former Hanoi Rocks singer Michael Monroe returns to the metal scene with his latest release Horns and Halos on Spinefarm Records. Horns and Halos finds Michael Monroe returning […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Puddle of Mudd
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — AUGUST 17, 2013 at WOLF DEN in UNCASVILLE, CT. — Puddle of Mudd is not a band without their fair share of turmoil. However, when Wes Scantlin took […]
Interviews 2013
Matt Barlow of Ashes of Ares
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Fans of Nevermore and Matt Barlow era Iced Earth can rejoice in the news that Ashes of Ares, the new supergroup made up of Barlow, ex-Iced Earth bassist Freddie […]
Music Reviews 2013
Another Lost Year | Better Days
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Hailing from the heart of NASCAR country (Charlotte, North Carolina) is the five-piece alternative rock, metal band known as Another Lost Year. They had released their debut album, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Wretched | Son of Perdition
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — In a word … SICK!! Wretched is back with their third studio album since 2009 titled Son of Perdition. The melodic death metal band from North Carolina has […]
Music Reviews 2013
Blue October | Sway
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Blue October are one of the most passionate, talented and dedicated bands in the world today. Their back catalog has always contained splendid diversity, with tracks of alternative rock, […]
Interviews 2013
John Dyer Baizley of Baroness
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Savannah, Georgia-based metal band Baroness made their return to the stage in 2013 following a horrific bus crash last year near Bath, England. Recently, as part of the second […]
Music Reviews 2013
Lullwater | Lullwater
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — Georgia’s own alternative band, Lullwater, is set to release their debut self-titled album on Sept. 17. The album, recorded at London Bridge Studios, was done totally on tape […]
Music Reviews 2013
Phil Vincent Face It /Solar Flare
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Face It is the latest release from melodic metal’s own one-man-band, Phil Vincent. Phil is out once again to prove that one man CAN do it all – […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Goddamn Electric | Snakebite
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Naming your band after a popular Pantera song takes balls and arrogance, and after hearing Snakebite, it’s plain to see that UK rockers The Goddamn Electric have plenty of […]
Music Reviews 2013
Fair Warning | Sundancer
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Fair Warning is one of the “big” names in the melodic hard rock world and as such, there is a tendency to excuse shortcomings for which other bands […]
Music Reviews 2013
Soil | Whole
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Nine years after Ryan McCombs gave up vocal duties with Soil to later join Drowning Pool, he returns home to pick up where he left off on 2004’s Redefine […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Vince Neil, Dokken, LA Guns, Steelheart
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 9, 2013 at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton, Mass. — I made my annual trip back home to Boston to visit family and friends last Friday. Also, to […]
Music Reviews 2013
Coldspell | Frozen Paradise
by Alex Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Hardrock Haven news flash! Geoff Tate and George Lynch had a musical love child, and its name is Coldspell. Obviously, this is an oversimplification of Coldspell’s sound, but […]
Music Reviews 2013
Asking Alexandria | From Death To Destiny
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Asking Alexandria are one of the UK’s premiere metal acts, and on third album From Death To Destiny, they up the ante with more of their trademark metalcore, as […]
Music Reviews 2013
Powerwolf | Preachers of the Night
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German power metal band Powerwolf is back with a new album, their fifth, titled Preachers of the Night. The band’s previous album – 2011’s excellent Blood of […]
Music Reviews 2013
Manowar | The Lord of Steel Live
by Jonathan – Senior Columnist — Although this is a review for Manowar The Lord Of Steel Live (EP), before continuing with the review of what is, it’s important to understand what was. In other […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Ted Nugent
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — AUGUST 6, 2013 at TOAD’S PLACE in NEW HAVEN, CT. — Ted Nugent’s show at Toad’s Place on August 6th was met with protestors beginning around 5pm. Nugent […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | RUSH
by Kevin Stefanik – Guest Photojournalist — August 4, 2013 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. — The RUSH Clockwork Angels Tour took over the Sprint Center in Kansas City on Aug. 4. Entering […]
Interviews 2013
Tim Morrison of Age Of Days
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Age Of Days’ music contains something for everyone. From catchy hard rock bursting with energy to slower delicate ballads, here is a band that is finally gaining the recognition […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Alice Cooper in Belgium
by Elsie Roymans – Photojournalist — August 6, 2013 at ALokerse Feesten in Lokeren, Belgium — Hardrock Haven’s Elsie Roymans caught up with Alice Cooper in Lokeren, Belgium and captured this spectacular photo gallery. Enjoy! […]
Interviews 2013
Karl Sanders of Nile
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Ancient Egyptian-themed death metallers Nile recently toured the US to commemorate their 20th anniversary together as a band and also to support of their most recent record, 2012’s At […]
Interviews 2013
Taki Sassaris of Eve To Adam
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Do you remember in the late ‘90s when the clubs in NYC roared with alterative bands formed from the punk era heyday? Eve To Adam is a product […]
Interviews 2013
The Chuck Shaffer Picture Show
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Ask the guys from The Chuck Shaffer Picture Show what their live performance is like and you’ll get answers like “lots sleeping on stage,” “crappy music” and “frontal […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | 2013 Sunset Strip Music Festival
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — August 1-3, 2013 on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, CA. — The Dreaming Hollywood rock stars The Dreaming took over the Whisky a Go Go on August 3rd during one […]
Music Reviews 2013
Sabinas Rex | Sabinas Rex – A Rock Opera
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Sabinas Rex is a massive, New York based rock opera project masterminded by Vlado Kormos. If an album could be rated solely on packaging this one would get […]
Interviews 2013
Jon Oliva of Savatage & Pain
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — After 30 years in the music business ex-Savatage member Jon Oliva has released his first solo CD entitled, Raise The Curtain. The album reflects another side of Oliva […]
Interviews 2013
Erik Kluiber of Gypsyhawk
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Just off the road with Valiant Thorr and Ramming speed, and just before Gypsyhawk heads back out on the road–across the US and Canada–with Trollfest and Alestorm, Gypsyhawk […]
Music Reviews 2013
One Less Reason | A Blueprint For Writhing
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Every so often a band comes along that, whilst having a strong cult following, appear to be rather unknown in the great wide rock world. One Less Reason is […]
Music Reviews 2013
James Christian | Lay It All On Me
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — In melodic rock circles, disrespecting James Christian will earn you five knuckles right in the kisser and deservedly so—the man is a singing legend, a vocal god. So […]
Music Reviews 2013
Monster Truck | Furiosity
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — After two successful EP’s, Furiosity is Monster Truck’s first full length album, packed with hard southern rock fused with some delicious blues guitar rhythms. Vocalist and bassist Jon Harvey […]
Interviews 2013
Phil Anselmo
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Over the course of thirty years, Philip H. Anselmo has made an undeniable mark on the face of metal music. Anselmo’s influence is most easily seen in his genre-defining […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | The Taj Mahal Trio
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — July 29 2013 at Under the Bridge Club in London, United Kingdom — Trends come and go, chopsmen appear and drop out of sight, but the raw, direct […]
Interviews 2013
Justin Cordle of We As Human
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — We As Human is gearing up for the Carnival Of Madness Tour slated to kick off on August 11th in Asbury Park, NJ. The tour will make a […]
Music Reviews 2013
Mindwork | Eterea
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Eterea is album number two from Mindwork, a progressive/technical death metal band from the Czech Republic. Originally self-released in 2012, Eterea (as well as Mindwork’s 2009 debut […]
Interviews 2013
Tobin Esperance of Papa Roach
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — One of the hottest concert bills of the summer The Carnival Of Madness Tour is slated to kick off on August 11th in Asbury Park, NJ and ends […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | VANS WARPED TOUR 2013
by Lexi Baird – Guest Columnist — JULY 29, 2013 at Verizon Amphitheater in Charlotte, NC. — Warped Tour: an annual gathering for teenage fans of everything from EDM to Metalcore music, with over 90 […]
Music Reviews 2013
Crows | The Dying Race
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1991, The Dying Race was the debut album from German power metal band Crows, a very early Century Media signing and one of the […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Escape the Fate
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — JULY 31, 2013 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Escape the Fate rocked the sold-out 20th Anniversary of the House of Blues in Hollywood this past […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | HELLFEST 2013 – Kiss, ZZ Top, Whitesnake and more
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — JULY 21-22, 2013 in Clisson, France — HEADLINERS: Kiss, ZZ Top, Whitesnake Hellfest features 160 bands deployed over 6 different zones.The bands are dispatched to these 6 areas according […]
Music Reviews 2013
Witches Mark | Witching Metal Ritual
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been four years in the making, but Austin-based traditional heavy metal crew Witches Mark is finally back with a full-length follow up to their 2009 debut […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Aramanthe with Kobra And The Lotus
by Craig Newman – Columnist — July 30, 2013 at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. — Aramanthe with Kobra And The Lotus end 2013 US tour at the famous Roxy Swedish-Danish-power-melodic-death-metal-band Aramanthe, on […]
Interviews 2013
Kyle Gass of Tenacious D and Kyle Gass Band
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — It’s not every day that half of The Greatest Band in the World pays a visit to your hometown. That rare occurrence happened to this intrepid journalist recently when […]
Music Reviews 2013
Deathrow | Deception Ignored
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1988, Deception Ignored was the third album from German thrash metal band Deathrow. The band had released a pair of solid albums at that […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Slash with Venrez
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 25, 2013 at House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV. The final date of the Apocalyptic Tour featuring Slash and Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators at the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Ragdoll | Here Today
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Australian trio Ragdoll’s second EP Here Today picks up where their promising debut release left off- with explosive and fascinating melodic hard rock. Starting off, title track “Here Today” […]
Music Reviews 2013
Andrzej Citowicz | Ace of Hearts
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Not to rest on one’s laurels is definitely a motto of Andrzej Citowicz, the Polish guitarist who has released his first EP Shot Down? Get Up just a few […]
Music Reviews 2013
Dio | Finding the Sacred Heart Live in Philly 1986
by John Kindred – Publisher — The first go around of watching Finding the Sacred Heart Live in Philly 1986 was on a laptop. Writing a review based on that small screen and tiny speakers […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Quireboys | Beautiful Curse
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Beautiful Curse is The Quireboys first album of original material since Homewreckers & Heartbreakers which was released in 2008. On show here are twelve tracks of blues influenced rock […]
Music Reviews 2013
Judas Priest | Epitaph
by John Kindred – Publisher — Metal icons Judas Priest bring forth, from what has been stated to be their last large scale world tour, the audio and visual experience aptly titled Epitaph. Wrapping up […]
Music Reviews 2013
AudioLegend | We Are Infinity
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — We Are Infinity is the second full length release from the Swiss sextet AudioLegend. Naming your band AudioLegend is a bit presumptuous and egotistical, but at least they […]
Interviews 2013
Fredrik Andersson of Amon Amarth
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — Metal Warriors Amon Amarth Talk Mayhem, Deceiver of the Gods & More In June Swedish Melodic Death metallers Amon Amarth delivered their ninth studio album Deceiver of the […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2013: Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — JULY 21, 2013, COMCAST THEATER, HARTFORD, CT. — The sixth annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival landed in Hartford, Conn., on July 21, 2013. A sunny 90-degree day […]
Music Reviews 2013
Dust | Dust & Hard Attack
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The early 1970s was an interesting time for rock music. Black Sabbath was essentially writing the rules for heavy metal, and Led Zeppelin was redefining what hard […]
Interviews 2013
Mike Portnoy of The Winery Dogs
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — New band The Winery Dogs comprised of veteran musicians Billy Sheehan, Richie Kotzen and Mike Portnoy have just released their self-titled debut album. The band is currently selling […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Nancy G
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — July 19, 2013 The Front Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, UK — It’s uncanny how such compelling moods can be set with such minimal devices. Tonight Nancy […]
Music Reviews 2013
Lady Beast | Lady Beast
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Pittsburgh heavy metal quintet Lady Beast releases their self-titled debut full of NWOBHM influences and in particular, odes to Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. In female vocalist Deb Levine, […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Keel and Stephen Pearcy
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 18, 2013 at Southpoint Casino in Las Vegas, NV. — The Southpoint Casino turned into a ’80s extravaganza on Thursday July 18 as special guests Keel and […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Cheap Thrill
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 12, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — New Super group Cheap Thrill featuring Cinderella members Jeff LaBar and Eric Brittingham also featuring Troy Patrick Farrell […]
Interviews 2013
Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — So, Zakk Wylde and Jason Bonham walk into a gay bar. No, this isn’t a set-up for a joke, but rather one of Wylde’s entertaining stories that all of […]
Concert Reviews 2013
Fighting for Your Ryche: Queensryche – Featuring Geoff Tate
by Erik Tweedy – Guest Columnist — June 29, 2013 at Moore Theatre in Seattle, WA. — Did we just witness the last performance of Queensryche’s legendary Operation Mindcrime played out in its entirety? Perhaps. […]
Interviews 2013
Laura Wilde
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Singer guitarist Laura Wilde is currently taking the music world by storm. The Australian singer is currently on the road with Ted Nugent and has been nominated by […]
Music Reviews 2013
Markus Allen Christopher | Hard Rock 101
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — The man behind Miss Crazy (and a few other bands, like Freakshow with Jeff LeBar, Tony Franklin and Frankie Banali), Markus Allen Christopher, is back at it with […]
Interviews 2013
Jon Stephenson of Digital Summer
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Digital Summer is an extraordinary band. Not only do they make highly energetic and infectious hard rock, but away from the stage and recording studio, all the members work […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Aristocrats | Culture Clash
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Jazz fusion is a difficult genre to engage in – many have tried and few have succeeded. How much of rock’s swagger do you surrender to the knowingness […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Suicidal Tendencies
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — July 7, 2013 at Electric Ballroom, London, United Kingdom — Once innovative and edgy, these days Suicidal Tendencies fit like an old shoe. Not quite a nostalgia act, […]
Music Reviews 2013
These Hearts | Yours To Take
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — It’s called pop-core. Take the sugary hooks and squeaky-clean vocals of bands like Blink 182, merge them with the growls, screams, and breakdowns of hardcore, and presto, you’ve […]
Music Reviews 2013
Adrenaline 101 | Demons In The Closet
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Swiss four-piece Adrenaline 101 release their sophomore album Demons In The Closet, with ten tracks of hard rock containing sleaze elements and occasional rap-core. It is an album with […]
Music Reviews 2013
Wood Shampoo | Crack Crack Heart Attack
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — According to legend, “wood shampoo” refers to being struck repeatedly on the head with a wooden object such as a club, nightstick, or baseball bat. Fortunately there is […]
Music Reviews 2013
Black Sabbath | 13
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The return of the (mostly) original lineup of the mighty Black Sabbath has been one of the bigger stories in metal recently, so the band’s new studio […]
Music Reviews 2013
We As Human | We As Human
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — According to some critics, commercial modern hard rock is a dying genre, gasping its last, suffering the same fate as hair-metal did circa. 1991. In other words, too […]
Music Reviews 2013
King Kobra | II
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — King Kobra are back again. This time, it’s their release II, which is actually their 6th studio album, not their 2nd. That would be Thrill of a Lifetime, which […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Quill | Tiger Blood
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Swedish four-piece The Quill return with their stoner/southern influenced hard rock for latest release Tiger Blood. Back in the fold is original member Roger Nilsson, who returns to bass […]
Music Reviews 2013
Toby Knapp | Static Warfare
by John Kindred – Publisher — Toby Knapp’s follow up to 2010’s The Campaign has been three years in the making. That doesn’t mean Knapp was holed up in a studio for three years, but […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | The Flaming Lips and The Black Keys
by Lexi Baird – Guest Columnist — July 11, 2013 at Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion in Raleigh N.C. — Garage Rock, a very simple, raw subgenre of rock and roll music that was originally […]
Music Reviews 2013
Forte | Invictus
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Having already delivered a deluxe reissue of Forte’s debut album Stranger Than Fiction, not to mention presenting the band’s scorching comeback album Unholy War, reissue specialists Divebomb […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Three Days Grace
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 4th At Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, NV. — What better way to spend July 4th than in Las Vegas at the Fremont Street Experience with […]
Music Reviews 2013
Pat Travers Band | Can Do
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Veteran rocker Pat Travers has had a storied career over the last 3 decades, and his latest release entitled Can Do shows that he hasn’t lost a step. […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Gigantour 2013: Megadeth, Black Label Society, HellYeah, Newsted
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — JULY 5, 2013 at MOHEGAN SUN ARENA in UNCASVILLE, CT — Originating in 2005 as the brainchild of Megadeth’s frontman Dave Mustaine, Gigantour is an annual event that […]
Interviews 2013
Troy Patrick Farrell of Cheap Thrill
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — New Supergroup Cheap Thrill featuring Cinderella duo Eric Brittingham and Jeff Labar, drummer Troy Patrick Farrell and singer Brandon Gibbs is gearing up for their Las Vegas Debut […]
Music Reviews 2013
Skillet | Rise
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Christian hard rockers Skillet are back with a concept album for their ninth release Rise, packed full of high energy and catchy anthems. Singer John Cooper revealed the theme […]
Interviews 2013
Steven Berez of Venrez
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — LA rock band Venrez are gearing up for their release of American Illusion on July 30. The band has released a video directed by Natalie Bible called “Unforeseen.” […]
Music Reviews 2013
Havok | Unnatural Selection
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Colorado thrash metallers Havok release their third album Unnatural Selection, paying homage to Slayer and at times Pantera on ten tracks of fury. David Sanchez spits venom like there’s […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Summerland Tour: Everclear, Filter, Live & Sponge
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — June 29, 2013 at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, NV. — As the temperature soared to 117 degrees, the Summerland Tour kicked into high gear as part […]
Interviews 2013
Instrumental Guitarist Tom Kopyto
by John Kindred – Publisher — Instrumental shredder Tom Kopyto recently released his 2nd studio album Resurrection on Shredguy Records. The album comes 13 years after his first, YTK, which featured Michael Angelo Batio as […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Van der Graaf Generator
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — June 30, 2013 at Barbican Hall in London, United Kingdom — A sold-out 2000-seater posho venue, a standing ovation, and the crowd yelling “Bravo” for what seemed like […]
Music Reviews 2013
Prey On The Fallen | Prey on the Fallen
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Been praying for relief from all the Cookie Monster growls, larynx-bleeding screams, and brutal breakdowns that dominate the modern metal scene? Not that there’s anything wrong with that […]
Music Reviews 2013
Meroe | Suite 524
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — German hard rockers Meroe deliver their second album within a year with Suite 524. Opener “I Am” is a decent start, with some good hard rock riffs and a […]
Interviews 2013
Jill Janus of Huntress
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Napalm Records recording artists Huntress have just embarked on this summer’s Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and they are sure to cultivate a whole new crop of fans […]
Music Reviews 2013
Children of Bodom | Halo of Blood
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — The Finnish five-piece, Children of Bodom, continues to surpass other Scandinavia metal bands. The evolution of these brutal musicians can be traced back to their debut release of Something […]
Music Reviews 2013
Blackmore’s Night | Dancer and The Moon
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — More of the same from Blackmore’s Night – but this is a good thing. More of Ritchie’s fabulous guitars, more medieval tunes ready to sing in Sherwood Forest, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Deep Purple | Now What?!
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Earlier this year, legendary rock band Deep Purple treated their countless fans to a new studio effort, their first in eight years, and therefore added another worthy chapter to […]
Music Reviews 2013
Robin Beck | Underneath
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Robin Beck is full of surprises with her new album Underneath. She allowed for some new writers to submit material to her this time. It was a great decision […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — June 29, 2013 at San Manuel Amphitheate in Devore, CA. — One of the most highly anticipated metal festivals in the United States, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, finally […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | ZZ Top with Ben Miller Band
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — June 24, 2013 at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, United Kingdom — There is a craftier reason — beyond the obvious — why RIAA certification categories are named […]
Music Reviews 2013
Maegi | Skies Fall
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Turkish musician Oganalp Canatan’s power and prog metal CV includes his bands Dreamtone & Iris Mavraki’s Neverland, but this time he goes it alone, with a little help from […]
Music Reviews 2013
Deadlands | Evilution
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Fronted by ex-Vicious Rumors vocalist Brian O’Connor, this red-blooded American heavy metal band will make fans that crave power and thrash in equal measures happier than an ailurophobic […]
Music Reviews 2013
Mark Claytor | Uprising
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — The first impression you get upon hearing Mark Claytor is “Wow, that guy can sure play a guitar,” and that impression becomes confirmation after hearing Uprising. Thirteen instrumental songs […]
Music Reviews 2013
Stormzone | Three Kings
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Stormzone has released their fourth studio album, Three Kings. This band that hails from Ireland has been around since 2006. Right off of the bat, the album begins with […]
Interviews 2013
Guitarist Anthony Armstrong of Red
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Two-time Grammy Nominated Red is currently on the road in support of their latest release Release The Panic. Produced by Howard Benson, Red’s latest release unleashes a more […]
Music Reviews 2013
DIO | Magica Deluxe Edition
by John Kindred – Publisher — Niji Entertainment Group, the record label started by the late Ronnie James Dio and Wendy Dio, continue to revisit the Dio catalog. This go around Niji has re-released the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Manowar | Warriors Of The World 10th Anniversary Remastered Edition
by Jonathan – Guest Columnist — While still maintaining a legion of fans, few bands stir up as much controversy and debate as Manowar. Much like Manowar, this review is sure to bring forth controversy […]
Music Reviews 2013
From Far Away | Recover|Repeat
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — The metal scene is intense lately with newcomers who pave the way. Bands like Halestorm, Clutch, Lamb of God, and Alabama Thunderpussy all come from areas like Pennsylvania, Maryland, […]
Interviews 2013
Brian Durbin of LOVEBLAST
by Alex Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Blasting Upward: An Interview with Brian Durbin of LOVEBLAST — Brian Durbin, the 26-year-old singer, songwriter and founding member of LOVEBLAST, is rightfully psyched about the release of […]
Music Reviews 2013
Sister Sin | Dance of the Wicked
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Swedish heavy rockers Sister Sin, who happen to be female-fronted, have a re-mastered version of their first studio album Dance of the Wicked. It includes all eight tracks from […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Joe Satriani in London
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — June 17, 2013 at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, UK — Far from igniting the same furore as his groundbreaking albums did some 27 or even 15 years […]
Interviews 2013
Liv Jagrell of Sister Sin
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Swedish heavy metal standard bearers Sister Sin will re-release their 2003 debut record Dance of the Wicked on Victory Records this week. The album represents an interesting time for […]
Interviews 2013
Joel Stroetzel of Killswitch Engage
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — For 14 years Joel Stroetzel has played guitar as a member of the formative American heavy metal band Killswitch Engage. In this interview filmed on the back of […]
Music Reviews 2013
Neverfriend | Dangerously Addictive
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Dangerously Addictive is the second release from Canadian punk/alternative rockers Neverfriend. Raw and aggressive, it manages to capture much of the genre’s base appeal and gives it a […]
Music Reviews 2013
Huntress | Starbound Beast
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Californian quintet Huntress are back with the follow up to last year’s debut album Spell Eater. Starbound Beast fuses melodic heavy metal with elements of thrash and doom, and […]
Interviews 2013
Kobra Paige of Kobra and the Lotus
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Canadian songstress Kobra Paige and her band Kobra and the Lotus are currently out on the road supporting their recently released debut eponymous album and also supporting Swedish/Danish outfit […]
Interviews 2013
Jeff Waters of Annihilator
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Cutting-edge genres tend to freeze into a formula faster than you can say “kill em’ all.” It takes a special kind of touch to stick to your chosen […]
Music Reviews 2013
Chasing Violets | Jade Hearts
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Jade Hearts is the solid second release from France’s Chasing Violets – and it is a dynamic and upbeat radio-friendly album. Fronted by sisters Sarah & Mélissa Fontaine […]
Music Reviews 2013
Mahogany Head Grenade | Return to the Point of Departure
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — This Texas “instruMETAL” trio has released their debut album. Mahogany Head Grenade may be a trio, but the power that they put out sounds so much larger than expected. […]
Music Reviews 2013
Seven Witches | Rebirth
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Rebirth is an apt title for Seven Witches ninth studio album. Founding member Jack Frost continues to show off his innovative guitar skills, and is joined by Ronnie Parkes […]
Music Reviews 2013
Judicator | Sleepy Plessow
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Judicator has released their second full album titled Sleepy Plessow. John Yelland and Tony Cordisco are surprisingly the only ones to make up this band, but there are nine […]
Music Reviews 2013
Kill Shott | Kill Shott
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — This Australian band is gunning for that big, loud, in-your-face sleaze-rock sound and while not every aspect is a perfect bulls-eye, they hit the mark more than enough […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | 3 Doors Down with Prime Circle
by Elsie Roymans – Photojournalist — June 15, 2013 at Ancienne Belgique Club in Brussels, Belgium — Hardrock Haven’s Elsie Roymans caught up with 3 Doors Down in Brussels, Belgium and captured this spectacular photo […]
Interviews 2013
Music Reviews 2013
Magnus Karlsson | Free Fall
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Wow! Amazing! Awesome! There is not much more that can be said about Free Fall, the solo debut of Primal Fear / Last Tribe guitarist Magnus Karlsson. The […]
Music Reviews 2013
Angels Of Babylon | Thundergod
by Matt Karpe – Columnist — Ex-Manowar drummer Rhino returns with Angels Of Babylon’s follow-up to the 2010 release Kingdom Of Evil. As well as showing his class on the drum kit, Rhino contributes all […]
Music Reviews 2013
Ugly Kid Joe | Stairway to Hell
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Ugly Kid Joe are a distinguished hard rock band. They found fame with albums like America’s Least Wanted and Menace to Sobriety. “Neighbor” is a prominent hit of theirs. […]
Interviews 2013
Brian Steele Medina of Gemini Syndrome
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — Gemini Syndrome is a collective of 5 musicians originating from Los Angeles, CA in early 2010. Drummer Brian Steele Medina talks with Hardrock Haven’s Anabel Dflux about the band, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Oliva | Raise the Curtain
by John Kindred – Publisher — Jon Oliva’s first “solo” album arrives with the release of Raise the Curtain. While some will argue that Oliva went solo with his other band, Jon Oliva’s Pain, others […]