Music Reviews 2013
Buckcherry | Confessions
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Buckcherry has been known as one of America’s best rock ‘n’ roll bands since they re-emerged in 2006 with a new lineup and a strip club favorite called […]
Articles by Publisher
Music Reviews 2013
Lionville | II
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — There seems to be no rest for a success story in the melodic rock world, and that certainly is true for Lionville. A year after the release of the […]
Off the Rails
Thrashing Til’ The End With Anthrax’s Joey Belladonna
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — Vocalist Joey Belladonna fronted New York City Thrash Metal giants Anthrax during the band’s finest years. Between 1984 and 1992, Anthrax released some of the finest Thrash albums […]
Music Reviews 2013
Midas Touch | Presage of Disaster
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — Here’s another lost gem from the thrash metal vaults that has been brought back to life by Divebomb Records. Midas Touch was a thrash metal […]
Music Reviews 2013
Saxon | Sacrifice
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — Warning! Listening to this album in its entirety may lead to severe neck injuries due to copious amounts of head banging. You have been warned. Biff Byford and the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Shakra | Powerplay
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Are you looking for something to shake your speakers and rattle the windows? This latest album from melodic hard rockers Shakra has you covered. While the band may […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Frank Hannon Band with Something Unto Nothing (S.U.N.)
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — February 9, 2013 at Vampd in Las Vegas, NV Once again Vampd in Las Vegas proved the place to be as new super-group Something Unto Nothing or (S.U.N.) […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Nonpoint with Candlelight Red
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — February 8, 2013 at Vinyl in Las Vegas, NV — Vegas is alive and well, as new cutting edge bands Nonpoint, Candlelight Red and Digital Summer stormed into […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Lord Weird Slough Feg | Box Set
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Photojournalist — If you’ve heard of the San Francisco (by way of Pennsylvania) heavy metal band Slough Feg, you probably seen the word “cult” used to describe […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Trapt with Far From Over, Crows Cage, Spider Rockets and How To Disappear Completely
by Sara J. McCarthy – Senior Photojournalist — February 8, 2013 at Monirae’s Casual Dining & Entertainment in Pennellville, NY — Trapt is currently out on tour supporting their latest album Reborn. Supported by Far […]
Interviews 2013
Liv Jagrell & Dave Sundberg of Sister Sin
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Video Interview Interview with Liv Jagrell & Dave Sundberg of Sister Sin Swedish “old-school metal” disciples Sister Sin recently rolled through Columbus, OH as part of their tour supporting […]
Interviews 2013
Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth of Overkill
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hardrock Haven recently caught up with Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth in Las Vegas. In this exclusive interview Bobby discusses the Dark Roots of Thrash Tour, Overkill’s latest release the […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | William Control
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — December 15, 2012 at Bar Sinister in Hollywood, CA — Genre: Darkwave, synthpop, electronica Band: Wil Francis – lead vocals, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, programming Studio & touring members Nick […]
Interviews 2013
Wednesday 13
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — After Two Decades of Ghoulish Success Wednesday 13 Presents The Dixie Dead Ghouls and fiends it’s time to once again scream as shock rocker Wednesday 13 gears up […]
HRH 10 Years
Hardrock Haven Staff Reminisce
Our staff of columnists and photojournalists look back and share highlights from their time working with Hardrock Haven. Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist: As a Senior Photojournalist for www.hardrockhaven.net I’ve had access to amazing incredible […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Motionless in White
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — December 5, 2012 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA — Motionless in White headlining the Infamous Tour Motionless in White is an American metal-core band from Scranton, […]
Interviews 2013
Emily Brout of The Indecent
by Alex Barbieri – Columnist — About a Girl: Interview with Emily Brout of The Indecent Hardrock Haven loves to celebrate classic hard rockers, but we also feel it’s our duty to inform you of […]
HRH 10 Years
Hardrock Haven Featured Promotional Drop Scripts
In the music industry, “drop scripts” are promotional segments in which an artist endorses a radio station or a website. We have gathered “drop scripts” that have been created in audio and video format by […]
Interviews 2013
Sam Lister drummer for the Sharks
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — English punk rockers Sharks will be heading to Australia in a few weeks time, taking part in the sold-out Soundwave festivals which also features Gallows, The offspring, Blink […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Deadstation | Episode 01: Like Peering Into the Deepest Ocean Abyss
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — The last couple of years have seen the arrival of some extraordinarily good unsigned (or indie label) bands playing progressive metal. Tears, Fallen Martyr, Hephystus […]
Music Reviews 2013
Deadly Assassin | The Metal Knights
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — Briefly known as Assassin, Minnesota based heavy/speed metal band Deadly Assassin was active in the mid ‘80s, delivering high-speed heavy metal with high-pitched vocals and […]
Music Reviews 2013
Envinya | Inner Silence
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Inner Silence is the debut release from the Munich-based “female-fronted diversified metal band” Envinya. While that description tends to lead one to think of gothic style metal with […]
Music Reviews 2013
Hammerfall | Gates of Dalhalla
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — The intro of the opening track makes you double-check you are listening to Hammerfall, not to Motely Crue’s “Shout at the Devil”. But seconds later there is no […]
HRH 10 Years
Hardrock Haven 10th Anniversary Staff Photo Gallery
Thanks to our own group of passionate staff columnists and photojournalists at Hardrock Haven who turn their love for music into written word and visual imagery. We present a collection of pictures of the Hardrock […]
Interviews 2013
Brian Tichy of Something Unto Nothing (S.U.N.)
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hardrock Haven is always looking to find the next cutting edge band ready to set the music industry on fire. New Super-group Something Unto Nothing or S.U.N featuring […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Overkill
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — February 3, 2013 at Las Vegas Country Saloon in Las Vegas, NV Thrash metal’s finest, Overkill, is currently embarking on the Dark Roots of Thrash Tour with Testament. […]
Music Reviews 2013
Crashdiet | The Savage Playground
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — It is possible for an album to be a disappointment and success at the same time. Take this latest release from Crashdiet; having made a name for themselves […]
Music Reviews 2013
Air Raid | Night of the Axe
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — After giving traditional heavy metal fans a taste of their high octane metal assault earlier in the year with their Danger Ahead EP, Sweden’s Air […]
Music Reviews 2013
Something Unto Nothing (S.U.N) | Something Unto Nothing (S.U.N)
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hardrock Haven is always looking to find the next cutting edge band ready to set the music industry on fire. New super-group Something Unto Nothing or S.U.N. featuring […]
Music Reviews 2013
Diamond Lil | Misfits of Society
by John Kindred – Publisher — Diamond Lil is another band from the Midlands in the U.K. It seems there is something in the water because Britain delivers up another quality rock band for your […]
Music Reviews 2013
Krokus | Dirty Dynamite
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — After working for two years in the legendary Abbey Road Studio with bassist and producer Chris Von Rohr, Swiss rockers Krokus are back! Their last release, the excellent 2010 […]
HRH 10 Years
John Kindred Publisher for Hardrock Haven
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Hardrock Haven’s founder, publisher John Kindred, gets grilled by one of his staff columnists Alexandra Mrozowska. After 10 plus years running the respected online magazine, the man behind the […]
Featured
Derric Miller Managing Editor for Hardrock Haven
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Hardrock Haven’s managing editor and PR guy, Derric Miller, joins John in the interrogation. Miller explains how his background and writing experience has helped John grow the site, changes […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Fuzz Drivers | The Fuzz Drivers
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Based in Portugal, The Fuzz Drivers are a new band that is creating quite a buzz. The quartet, formed in 2010, comprises Marcelo Viera (vocals), Duarte Carvalho (drums), João […]
Interviews 2013
Matt Starr drummer for Ace Frehley
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hardrock Haven is proud to unveil an exclusive interview with Ace Frehley drummer Matt Starr. Matt is an established musician and producer. In this interview, Matt discusses working […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Lita Ford
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — JANUARY 26, 2012, WOLF DEN, UNCASVILLE, CT — Lita Ford. Guitar player. Vocalist. Goddess of Rock!! Taking the stage with her band in support of her 2012 release, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Helloween | Straight Out of Hell
by Marc C. – Columnist — With 29 years, 14 studio and three live albums, three EPs, 26 singles and 12 members past and present, Helloween once again have proven if you count them out […]
Music Reviews 2013
Rage Of Angels | Dreamworld
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Dreamworld, the debut album from quasi-supergroup Rage Of Angels is scheduled for release on 22 February 2013. While the core members of the band are relatively well known, […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Aaron Lewis
by Jonna Ambur – Photojournalist — JANUARY 26, 2013, MOHEGAN SUN ARENA UNCASVILLE, CT — Massachusetts native, Aaron Lewis, returned to Mohegan Sun for the second time in 12 months and still packed the house […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Machine Gun Kelly
by Brian Keith – Photographer — September 8, 2012, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Middleburg Heights, OH. — The Rockapalooza Ohio – Back to College Jam, brought to you by Rockstar Energy drink. Rockapalooza Ohio featured headliners […]
Music Reviews 2013
Deep Purple | Live in Paris 1975
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — A document of disintegration of a once dazzling band, this release also shows what dissatisfaction can bring out in true artists. In 9 years time Deep Purple would […]
Music Reviews 2013
Brad Tolinski | Light and Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Before we have a definitive compilation of all of Jimmy Page’s interviews, this recent book by Brad Tolinski becomes our nearest substitute. Guitar World editor-in-chief Tolinski has been […]
Interviews 2013
Bruce Corbitt of Warbeast
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Bruce Corbitt’s been around the block. As the singer of the Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas-based “Rigor Mortis” he’s been a integral part of the DFW thrash-metal scene pretty much […]
Columnists and Photojournalists
Dflux, Anabel
Biography — I’m Anabel Dflux, a self-taught photographer in California. Photography is my passion, a dream I turned into a reality. In 2009 I started my own photographic service on a whim and a wish, […]
Interviews 2013
Dave Meros, Jimmy Keegan & Ted Leonard of Spock’s Beard
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly sat spoke with Dave Meros, Jimmy Keegan & Ted Leonard of Spock’s Beard to talk about the new album, Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep, line-up […]
Music Reviews 2013
Hinder | Welcome To The Freakshow
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Oklahoma rock band Hinder return to the rock scene with a captivating new release entitled Welcome To The Freakshow on Republic Records. This is Hinder’s fourth studio release […]
Music Reviews 2013
Vamp | The Rich Don’t Rock (Deluxe Edition)
by Justin Gaines – News Editor/Senior Columnist — How’s this for a recipe for success in 1989? Take an up-and-coming European melodic rock band, match them with a producer (Tony Platt) who had previously worked […]
Interviews 2013
Pete Loran of Trixter
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Exclusive Pete Loran of Trixter Discusses Upcoming Vegas Shows with Sin City Sinners In this exclusive interview for Hardrock Haven, Trixter Frontman Pete Loran discusses his upcoming appearances […]
Music Reviews 2013
Vanlade | Iron Age
by Justin Gaines – News Editor/Senior Columnist — They say you should never judge a book (or in this case, album) by its cover, but man is that hard not to do when you’ve got […]
Music Reviews 2013
M-16 | Locked and Re-Loaded
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1988, Locked and Loaded was the debut album from New York hard rock/heavy metal band M-16. The band, which was active in […]
Music Reviews 2013
The Loyalties | ’Til the Death of Rock & Roll
by Trevor Portz – Senior Columnist — As the title of the new Loyalties album alludes, perhaps the rumors of rock and roll’s demise are greatly exaggerated. Hard as it may be to believe, especially […]
Music Reviews 2013
Brett Walker | Nevertheless
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1994, Nevertheless was the debut album from melodic rock singer/songwriter Brett Walker. For this effort, Walker, who himself was a seasoned songwriter, […]
Interviews 2013
Carla Harvey & Heidi Shepherd of the Butcher Babies
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Video Interview Interview with Carla Harvey & Heidi Shepherd from Butcher Babies Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd, AKA the Butcher Babies, have been making quite a name for themselves […]
Music Reviews 2013
Pink Cream 69 | Ceremonial
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Pink Cream 69 is an undisputed member of the elite class of melodic hard rock, the kind of band that rarely disappoints. Yes, some releases are better than […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | The Darkness
by Steve Patrick & Chris A. – Columnist / Senior Photojournalist — January 23, 2013, Newport Music Hall, Columbus, Ohio — Every once and a while, a show will come along that totally restores the […]
Interviews 2013
Tom Keifer of Cinderella
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Exciting news is arriving this week from Tom Keifer’s camp announcing his first ever solo tour. In this interview I talk to Cinderella’s frontman about his influences and […]
Music Reviews 2013
Aeon Zen | Enigma
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Enigma is Aeon Zen’s third offering. The British progressive metal band has two independent releases under their belts. A Mind’s Portrait and The Face of the Unknown are their […]
Music Reviews 2013
Juggernaught | Bring The Meat Back
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — South Africa’s Juggernaught has been making a name for themselves since their inception four years ago. Their debut album Act Of Goat was released in 2009 and the first […]
Music Reviews 2013
Tellus Requiem | Invictus (The 11th Hour)
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Tellus Requiem is the name of an upcoming band in Progressive music. The Norwegian band was formed in 2007 by guitarist Stig Nergård. In 2010, Tellus Requiem released their […]
Music Reviews 2013
Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects | Counterclockwise
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The self-proclaimed “eclectic rock trio” of Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects has recently released Counterclockwise, another gem that builds on the strong guitar rock foundation of their prior […]
Music Reviews 2013
Heaven’s Basement | Filthy Empire
by John Kindred – Publisher — The resurgence of hard rock and metal bands hailing from the old empire continues as Heaven’s Basement releases its debut album on Red Bull Records. Original members Chris Rivers […]
Music Reviews 2013
Stonebreed | Stonebreed
by Craig Newman – Columnist — DEEP FROM THE SOUTH ARRIVES A NEW BREED OF ROCK FROM STONEBREED. Their debut album has been released for the world of rock n’ roll to hear and delivers […]
Music Reviews 2013
Adler | Back From the Dead
by John Kindred – Publisher — Steven Adler has been battling demons for quite some time, from his brief time in Guns N’ Roses to his more recent appearance on Dr. Drew’s “Celebrity Rehab.” Over […]
Music Reviews 2013
Royal Hunt | 20th Anniversary – Special Edition
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Danish melodic progressive metal band Royal Hunt has released a massive 4-disc retrospective titled 20th Anniversary – Special Edition. This […]
Music Reviews 2013
Rocka Rollas | Conquer
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — Swedish traditional metal warriors Rocka Rollas returned late last year with a new EP titled Conquer. The 4-song offering is intended as a preview of […]
Music Reviews 2013
Kobra and the Lotus | Kobra and the Lotus
by Craig Newman – Columnist — Canada’s new metal band, Kobra and the Lotus strike metal venom with first International album. Canada music scene has given the world of rock bands such as Rush, Triumph, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Pinnick Gales Pridgen | Pinnick Gales Pridgen
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — When some people hear the term “supergroup,” they assume it’s just a group of well-known musicians who are looking to make a quick buck. However, that is not the […]
Interviews 2013
Jacob Bunton, vocalist for Adler
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Steven Adler’s been around the world and he’s lived an insane, self destructive existence. But a year ago, itching to return to the stage, Adler hooked up with […]
Interviews 2013
Richie Scarlet & Peter Gallinari
by Alex Barbieri – Columnist — Return of the Emperor: An Interview with Richie Scarlet One of the things Hardrock Haven prides itself on is letting you know about bands and artists you should know […]
Music Reviews 2013
Edge Of Attack | Edge of Attack
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Edge Of Attack are newcomers to the metal scene, but they have already generated a lot of buzz. The five piece from Alberta, Canada recently released two singles from […]
Interviews 2013
Mariusz Duda of Riverside
by Christophe Pauly – Columnist — Riverside is progressive rock band from Warsaw, Poland that was founded in 2001 by friends Mariusz Duda, Piotr Grudziński, Piotr Kozieradzki and Jacek Melnicki. The band is best described […]
Music Reviews 2013
Static Fiction | Static Fiction
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Ask anyone familiar with Static Fiction what the band sounds like and the answer will almost always be, “They sound like Green Day.” Fair enough, but the answer […]
Music Reviews 2013
Netherfall | Netherfall
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Italy’s Netherfall has recently released a self-titled debut album. This Milan-based four piece metal act for some odd reason the band is labeled as “alternative metal,” but they […]
Interviews 2013
Lee Barratt of Gallows
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — Gallows Drummer Lee Barratt Talks On Tour Craziness, Recording and Soundwave Festivals Since forming in 2005 British Punk Rockers Gallows have certainly had their share of highs and […]
Music Reviews 2013
Stray Cats | Live At Montreux 1981
by John Kindred – Publisher — As Eagle Rock Entertainment wrapped up 2012 and moves forward into 2013, it continues to drop classic concerts on DVD and Blu-ray. This time around, the nostalgic Stray Cats […]
Music Reviews 2013
Torpedohead | Greetings From Heartbreak Key
by John Kindred – Publisher — Torpedohead is a three-piece melodic-punk-rock outfit that hails from Hessen, Germany. The band features vocalist and guitarist Sven Spacebrain, bassist Hardy Wildheart and drummer Zasch Zasch. Touring throughout Germany […]
Music Reviews 2013
InDespair | Time To Wake Up
by Justin Gaines – News Editor/Senior Columnist — When you think of the heavy metal scene in Poland, chances are death metal titans Behemoth and Vader are the first bands that come to mind. It’s […]
Music Reviews 2013
Miss Crazy | Grip
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — The single greatest chorus in 2012 was written and released at the end of the year, and it’s from Miss Crazy’s song “Hail Bruce Lee.” Even the line […]
Music Reviews 2013
Circle II Circle | Seasons Will Fall
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Zak Stevens and Company are back with their sixth studio album, Seasons Will Fall, and it is well worth the wait. The highly anticipated album is set for release […]
Music Reviews 2013
Dave Kilminster | Scarlet – The Director’s Cut
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Dave Kilminster is no stranger to progressive music fans. He is best known as the touring guitarist for Roger Waters on The Wall – Live tour and with Keith […]
Music Reviews 2013
Scelerata | The Sniper
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Scelerata is a Heavy Metal band that formed in Brazil more than 10 years ago. The band had a great history, including many shows, major tours and two albums […]
Music Reviews 2013
Impera | Legacy of Life
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — Legacy of Life is the debut album from drummer J.K. Impera’s self-titled band. Impera is a no-nonsense, no-keyboard, rock band with an impressive pedigree of musicians who have played […]
Interviews 2013
Sean Long of While She Sleeps
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — The Plague of a New Age: While She Sleeps guitarist Sean Long Talks Soundwave, ‘This is the Six’ and Awards! Having formed in Sheffield in 2006 while she […]
Music Reviews 2013
Porcupine Tree | Octane Twisted
by John Kindred – Publisher — While 2012 found the members of Porcupine Tree scattered and working on other various projects, the band chose to close out the year with the release of Octane Twisted. […]
Concert Reviews 2013
LIVE! | Halestorm
by Jonna Ambur – Photojournalist — DECEMBER 28, 2012, MOHEGAN SUN/WOLF DEN, UNCASVILLE, CT — The Wolf Den is the venue inside the Mohegan Sun Casino. It’s general admission to a free show, but the […]
Music Reviews 2013
Naughty Whisper | Addicted to Decadence
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Hailing from the land of pizza and pasta, Naughty Whisper whip up a fairly tasty concoction of hard rock, metal, Goth, and sleaze that is topped off with […]
Music Reviews 2013
Asylum Pyre | Fifty Years Later
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Asylum Pyre is “the place where you burn the fools” according to the band. Heavy and heady stuff HAS to follow such a declaration. The European act is […]
Music Reviews 2013
Neo-Star Nova Z | Omega Factor
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Neo-Star Nova Z is the colorful moniker of multi-instrumentalist Brian Waymire, and he’s just released his latest CD entitled Omega Factor. Basically this is a five song EP, […]
Music Reviews 2013
Mob Rules | Cannibal Nation
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Veteran German power metal band Mob Rules is back with a new album, their seventh overall, titled Cannibal Nation. A decade ago or so, back when they only […]
Music Reviews 2012
Seven Kingdoms | The Fire Is Mine
by Sherry Thomas – Columnist — Seven Kingdoms’ third offering (the second with powerhouse vocalist Sabrina Valentine), The Fire Is Mine, delivers pure heat from start to finish. The album, which was released on Nightmare […]
Music Reviews 2012
Jimi Jamison | Never Too Late
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — It is nearly impossible to claim that AOR legend Jimi Jamison has been one to neglect his fans and audience in any way: 2011 saw the release of two […]
Music Reviews 2012
Jukebox Zeroes | In Gratia
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — It only took around 11 years, but the most talented band to come out of Sioux Falls, S.D. in over a decade finally released an album of original […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Don Dokken in Las Vegas
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — December 15, 2012 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas — Dokken front man Don Dokken brought his annual acoustic West Coast trek to Las Vegas for a special performance […]
Music Reviews 2012
Tore St Moren | Devilbird
by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitarist Tore St Moren has spent the majority of his professional career as a member of Jorn. Since 1999, he also has worked in other bands, such as Rain, […]
Music Reviews 2012
Kane Roberts | Unsung Radio
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — William Shakespeare once wrote, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Well, to paraphrase the bard, a Kane Roberts album by any other name would […]
Off the Rails
HARDROCK HAVEN WRITERS’ TOP 10 FOR 2012!
Every year, Hardrock Haven staffers compile their Top 10 best releases. Here’s the writers’ favorites from 2012: Alex’s Top Ten for 2012 01. Van Halen – A Different Kind of Truth 01. Dokken – Broken […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Christmas Chaos with Three Days Grace, All That Remains, Hinder, Fozzy, and Otherwise
by Jonna Ambur – Photojournalist — December 15, 2012 at OAKDALE THEATER, WALLINGFORD, CT — Otherwise From the bright lights of Las Vegas, NV, Otherwise kicked off the Christmas Chaos concert, presented by 106.9 WCCC. […]
Music Reviews 2012
Ashes You Leave | The Cure for Happiness
by Trevor Portz – Columnist — Offering up a solution to something most wouldn’t deem a problem, Croatian depressive-metallers Ashes You Leave have apparently discovered The Cure for Happiness. Certainly bearing some resemblance to now-extinct […]
Interviews 2012
Thomas Muster of Shakra
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — After 20 years of band history, the original band members Thom Blunier (guitar), Thomas Muster (guitar), and Roger Tanner (drums), but also the band’s two young guns, Dominik Pfister […]
Interviews 2012
Bruce Soord of The Pineapple Thief
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly recently caught up The Pineapple Thief’s Bruce Soord. Soord talked with Pauly the history of the band as well as his inlfuences and the their […]
Interviews 2012
Neal Morse of Spock’s Beard, Flying Colors, Transatlantic Fame
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly recently caught up with prog-rocker Neal Morse. Morse was kind enough to talk with Pauly about his current and past projects. Hardrock Haven: My first […]
Music Reviews 2012
Sonja Perenda | Time Has Come
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Sonja Perenda probably is not a familiar name to many outside of her native Austria, but this operatic singer is out to change that. Sonja has released her […]
Interviews 2012
Mike Tramp of White Lion & Freak of Nature
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — At the Musician, Leicester, November 27, 2012 Back in the late 80’s, Danish singer and songwriter Mike Tramp, was one of the most recognizable figures in the world of […]
Off the Rails
Select Series Jazz Bass Upgrade Doubles Your Pickup Tones
Just released – A new upgrade for all Fender 2-pickup Select Series Jazz Bass instruments that contains AweSome Musical Instruments Pickup Switch UpgradeTM product. This drop-in product instantly gives you 100 percent more pickup tones […]
Off the Rails
AweSome Upgrade for Fender’s Select Series HSS Stratocaster Gives You 76 Pickup Tones
Just released – This simple-to-install upgrade for Fender Select Series HSS Stratocaster transforms this instrument into a guitar player’s tone nirvana dream machine. It is part of AweSome Musical Instruments growing family of high performance […]
Music Reviews 2012
My Heart To Fear | Lost Between Brilliance and Insanity
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Well, what have we here? Metal-core that actually dares to crack—if not outright break—the mold? A metal-core band that boldly challenges what is acceptable within the genre and […]
Music Reviews 2012
Watchtower | Control and Resistance
by Justin Gaines – News Editor/Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1989, Control and Resistance was the second album from Texas-based Watchtower, one of the true underground legends of the progressive metal genre. The four […]
Music Reviews 2012
John Corabi | Unplugged
by John Kindred – Publisher — John Corabi’s most notable claim to fame was replacing Vince Neil in Motley Crue from 1992 to ’96, recording one album with the band, the self-titled Motley Crue. His […]
Music Reviews 2012
Silver Dirt | Payback Time
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — An album called Payback Time would seem to be one rife with anger, frustration, darkness and hopefully violence. But Swiss band Silver Dirt almost takes the expression in […]
Music Reviews 2012
Sticky Boys | This Is Rock ‘N’ Roll
by John Kindred – Publisher — It’s a fact that AC/DC won’t be around forever, and that means the band’s infectious brand of raw rock ‘n’ roll will live on in the music, but it […]
Music Reviews 2012
Amy Sciarretto and Rick Florino | Do The Devil’s Work For Him: How to Make It In The Music Industry (And Stay In It)
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Okay, you love rock n’ roll, you love going to concerts so what about working in the music industry? Is it feasible? Is it possible? How does someone […]
Music Reviews 2012
Intuition | A Season To Rock
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Looking for a rocking way to celebrate the season? Look no further than the instrumental release by Intuition entitled A Season To Rock. Intuition is a group of […]
Music Reviews 2012
Fallen Martyr | Shadows
by Justin Gaines – News Editor/Senior Columnist — Washington, DC-based metal band Fallen Martyr released their full-length debut (after a pair of prior EPs), titled Shadows, this year on the Siegen label. The band has […]
Music Reviews 2012
Texas Hippie Coalition | Peacemaker
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Texas Hippie Coalition refer to their loud, oversized, and utterly infectious brand of heavy rock as “red dirt metal,” a tip of their Stetsons to the Red River […]
Music Reviews 2012
Candlelight Red | Demons
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Candlelight Red is a hard rocking quartet hailing from that hotbed of metal – central Pennsylvania. They’ve just released Demons, a four track follow up EP to their […]
Music Reviews 2012
Graveyard | Lights Out
by Justin Gaines – News Editor/ Senior Columnist — Swedish retro hard rock band Graveyard didn’t waste any time getting their third album out. Lights Out is the band’s second release in two years and […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! Europe in Nottingham
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — November 27, 2012 at Rock City in Nottingham, UK — Eight o’clock sharp, the band enter the stage in a shroud of darkness. They erupt from the backing track […]
Music Reviews 2012
Issa | Can’t Stop
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Norwegian melodic rock princess Issa Oversveen returns with her third album in as many years. This time she’s hopping on the covers album bandwagon and while that bandwagon […]
Music Reviews 2012
Ostura | Ashes of the Reborn
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Lebanon and heavy metal – an unlikely pairing perhaps, but Ostura is doing their best to put the Lebanese metal scene on the world-wide map with their debut […]
Music Reviews 2012
The 69 Eyes | X
by Trevor Portz – Columnist — In their 20+ years as a band, Finnish rockers The 69 Eyes have shifted from leather-clad, sleazy glam rock to leather-clad, dark Gothic rock. OK, maybe that isn’t a […]
Music Reviews 2012
Valhalla | Deathless
by Justin Gaines – News Editor / Senior Columnist — Valhalla. Now that’s a very metal band name. And look at that cover art! You just know you’re going to get some epic Viking metal […]
Music Reviews 2012
John Taglieri | The Very Best Of John Taglieri – The Songs That Should Have Made Me Rich
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Very Best Of John Taglieri – The Songs That Should Have Made Me Rich is the tongue-in-cheek title of singer, songwriter John Taglieri’s 10th CD release – […]
Music Reviews 2012
T&N | Slave to the Empire
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — George Lynch has re-joined Dokken! Well, sort of. George joins fellow Dokken band mates Jeff Pilson and “Wild” Mick Brown to form a project known as T&N. Drummer extraordinaire […]
Music Reviews 2012
Herman Frank | Right in the Guts
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — German guitar hero Herman Frank is a metal artist at the top of his game. A full time member of the reunited Accept and a key contributor to the […]
Music Reviews 2012
Cyanide 4 | Everyday is a Masquerade
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Finally released is the debut album by the premiere Greek sleaze metal group, Cyanide 4, Everyday is a Masquerade issued by Perris Records. It has been well over a […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Dave Weiner in Luxemburg
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — November 17, 2012 at Den Atelier in Luxemburg — Dave Weiner, currently on tour with Steve Vai in Europe, was recently given the opportunity to open for Vai. His […]
Interviews 2012
Andrew Packer of Gypsyhawk
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournlist — “Gypsyhawk is four metal dudes playing rock and roll and bringing the party every time they get on stage,” states guitarist Andrew Packer. Formed from the ash and […]
Interviews 2012
David Ellefson of Megadeth
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Before Megadeth’s recent show in Columbus, November 20 at the L.C. Pavilion, Hardrock Haven’s Chris A. had the opportunity to run a few questions by David Ellefson, Megadeth […]
Music Reviews 2012
Flyleaf | New Horizons
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — It seems like only yesterday the Christian rock world was stunned by the news that Lacey Sturm, the distinctive voiced front-woman for Flyleaf, was flying the coop. Even […]
Music Reviews 2012
Kiss | Monster
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Whether you look at the States, South America, Japan or Europe, Kiss never had a problem selling out arenas; especially now that the European market gets to enjoy a […]
Music Reviews 2012
Megadeth | Countdown to Extinction 20th Anniversary
by John Kindred – Publisher — Has it really been 20 years? By now, we all know the story of Dave Mustaine’s exile from Metallica. After four albums, Mustaine had established Megadeth among his peers […]
Music Reviews 2012
Frozen Rain | Ahead of Time
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — It would be fair to say that by 2012 Avenue of Allies records have established themselves as a reliable source of first class melodic rock music; perhaps lacking somewhat […]
Music Reviews 2012
Doro | Raise Your Fist
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — German heavy metal queen Doro Pesch is back with her 12th studio album Raise Your Fist. It has been three years since her previous album Fear No Evil which […]
Music Reviews 2012
Lucid Fly | The Escape Stage
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Lucid Fly is not a new band, but it is probably a new name to most. The Florida-based trio has been kicking around the music scene since 2001 […]
Music Reviews 2012
Gary Moore | Blues for Jimi
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — With the 70th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix’ birthday round the corner, Eagle Records delivers arguably the most relevant tribute release one could have hoped for: Gary Moore plays Hendrix! […]
Music Reviews 2012
Chasing Violets | Outside Heaven
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Those into melodic rock/AOR would probably agree that the past five years have been a very exiting and rewarding period in the life of any fan of the genre; […]
Music Reviews 2012
Helstar | 30 Years of Hel
by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — Houston natives and one of the pioneers of what was 80s power metal, Helstar are celebrating 30 years of power metal with their new CD/DVD release: 30 Years of […]
Music Reviews 2012
Motorhead | The World is Ours Volume 2: Anyplace Crazy As Anywhere Else
by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — A metal fan can never have enough of Motorhead, especially, live Motorhead. The World is Ours Volume 2: Anyplace Crazy As Anywhere Else is a follow up to 2001’s […]
Music Reviews 2012
Obsession | Order of Chaos
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Anyone in the mood for some old-school American heavy metal with minimal modern intrusion should run to the nearest store faster than Rosie O’Donnell chasing a Twinkie truck […]
Interviews 2012
Dani Nolden from Shadowside
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hailing from the city of Santos, Shadowside is comprised of singer Dani Nolden, guitarist Raphael Mattos, bassist Fabio Carito, and drummer Fabio Buitividas. The band has made quite […]
Music Reviews 2012
Kamelot | Silverthorn
by Justin Gaines – News Editor/Senior Columnist — It’s been an interesting couple of years in the Kamelot camp. Longtime vocalist and Roy Khan abruptly left Kamelot almost immediately after the progressive/power metal band’s 2010 […]
Music Reviews 2012
Stone Sour | House of Gold and Bones Part 1
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — Last month American hard rockers Stone Sour released their forth studio album House of Gold and Bones Part 1. The first half of what is classed as a […]
Music Reviews 2012
Aerosmith | Music From Another Dimension
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — 2012 has turned into a banner year for rock fans; first rock legends Kiss released their new album MONSTER, and now the iconic Aerosmith just unveiled their new […]
Music Reviews 2012
Ensiferum | Unsung Heroes
by Trevor Portz – Columnist — Loved my many, thought too cheesy to enjoy by others, the tribe that is Ensiferum has been putting out folk-infused power metal for over a decade. They survived, and […]
Interviews 2012
Andrew Klein co-author of the book Randy Rhoads
by John Kindred – Publisher — Authors Steven Rosen and Andrew Klein have recently released their 400-page tribute to the late Randy Rhoads. Together they have delivered the most comprehensive historical look into the world […]
Music Reviews 2012
Andy Rock | Into the Night
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Those following the melodic rock scene closely would probably agree that Greek AOR group Wild Rose delivered one of the greatest underground releases the genre has enjoyed lately through […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Firefest Festival 2012: Day 1 – Tyketto, Ten, Dante Fox & Lionville
by Marcel “Mars” Groeneveld – Columnist — October 19,2012 At Rock City in Nottingham, UK — One of the most impressive melodic rock festivals is without a doubt the Firefest festival which takes place every […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Guns n’ Roses
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 31, 2012 at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV — GUNS N’ ROSES kicked off their 12 show Las Vegas residency beginning October 31st through November 24th […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Dio Disciples
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 26, 2012 at Hard Rock On The Strip in Las Vegas, NV — In tribute to of one of the greatest vocalists in Metal genre, Ronnie James […]
Music Reviews 2012
Black Country Communion | Afterglow
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — While the band itself might be going through some inner turmoil, Black Country Communion have still managed to release a quality album in their third release Afterglow. Vocalist […]
Music Reviews 2012
Shotgun Express | Gypsy Blues
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — If you like your hard rock served up raw, rude, and ripping, then this raucous band from Germany will penetrate your cochlear sweet spot with the precision of […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | DOWN in Luxembourg
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — October 27, 2012 Den Atelier in Luxembourg-City, Luxembourg Band: Phil Anselmo – vocals, Jimmy Bower – drums Pepper Keenan – guitar Kirk Windstein – guitar Patrick Bruders – bass […]
Interviews 2012
Knut Erik Østgard of Return
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Although the main stage for the Scandinavian melodic rock acts has been always Sweden, also Norway has produced a significant number of them. Among them from the municipality of […]
Music Reviews 2012
Triumph | Live at Sweden Rock Festival
by Joe Mis – Columnist — Triumph defined hard rock for many fans in the 1970s and 1980s, and this Canadian trio holds a special place in the minds and hearts of many a rocker. […]
Music Reviews 2012
Sister Sin | Now and Forever
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — If a male metal vocalist sang with as much attitude as Liv Jagrell unleashes on this album, we would be calling him a badass motherf***er. But since Jagrell […]
Music Reviews 2012
Magnum | On the 13th Day
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — Long running British melodic rockers Magnum are back with a new studio album, their 16th overall, titled On the 13th Day. The band has been active since the […]
Off the Rails
The Top 12 Guitar Players You Must See Live
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Influential, timeless and just plain smokin’ players who have and are setting the standard.
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Dead Can Dance
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — October 26, 2012 The Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom — Six years between tours and sixteen years between albums is enough for a whole generation of fans […]
Music Reviews 2012
Nasty Idols | Back to Kalifornia
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — These guys have been called the godfathers of the Swedish Sleaze Metal Movement. Newer acts like Crazy Lixx and Hardcore Superstar may be resurrecting that sleazy ‘80s hard […]
Interviews 2012
Simon Wright of Dio Disciples
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — In tribute to of one of the greatest singers in Metal, Ronnie James Dio, the Dio Disciples are taking the metal scene by storm on their current U.S. […]
Music Reviews 2012
EnChanTya | Dark Rising
by Joe Mis – Columnist — Dark Rising is the debut release from Portugal’s EnChanTya. The band bills itself as Progressive Goth Metal, and that seems to be an apt term. Their music is definitely […]
Music Reviews 2012
Gretchen Menn | Hale Souls
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — It is rare for an artist’s influences to be so obviously transparent but at the same time to be absorbed so organically into personal style to create an […]
Music Reviews 2012
The Dollyrots | The Dollyrots
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — After The Dollyrots third studio album, A Little Messed Up, things seemingly got a little messed up. Drummer Chris Black left the band, and they decided to forgo […]
Music Reviews 2012
Walking Papers | Walking Papers
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Walking Papers being referred to in the press as a “supergroup” says little about the past record of each member of this newly formed Seattle quartet. But a […]
Interviews 2012
Yanni, Alexi & Cheshire of Stinking Lizaveta
by Caitlin Hardee – Guest Columnist — We were upstairs in the Berliner club Cassiopeia, and it was the last stop of a lengthy European tour for Stinking Lizaveta. The band lounged on torn beige […]
Interviews 2012
James Rivera of Helstar
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Few bands can say they have sustained 30 years in the music business. But Texas band Helstar stands loud and proud with the release of 30 Years Of […]
Interviews 2012
Doro Pesch of Doro and Warlock Fame
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Often referred to as the Metal Queen, Doro Pesch has reached her legendary status through a combination of innate musical talent and an insatiable work-ethic. The German vocal powerhouse […]
Music Reviews 2012
Candice | Night Reflections
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Candice Night’s style – which is a total unity of her artistic devices and her ultimate purpose – connects the diversity of genres on her debut solo release […]
Music Reviews 2012
Ten | Heresy And Creed
by John Kindred – Publisher — Ten returns with their 10th studio album titled Heresy And Creed. Singer and songwriter Gary Hughes pulls in new members to the Ten family and follows up last year’s […]
Music Reviews 2012
Rattleshake | Rattleshake
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — The San Francisco Bay Area metal scene in the mid to late 1980s is obviously famous for its thrash metal bands, but there was also a smaller, but […]
Music Reviews 2012
Staind | Live From Mohegan Sun
by John Kindred – Publisher — Live From Mohegan Sun is the first official live album released by Staind. The CD was recorded in November 2011 at the Mohgan Sun Casino in Montville, Conn. The […]
Music Reviews 2012
Cathrine Jauer | When I Sing
by Joe Mis – Columnist — When I Sing is the triumphant solo release from German-born singer/songwriter Cathrine Jauer. Better known as the vocalist and bassist for the rock-pop band First Child, Jauer has come […]
Music Reviews 2012
Jason Becker | Boy Meets Guitar
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — 2012 has been an eventful year for Jason Becker. A documentary film about him is premiering all over the world, Carvin’s custom shop has just released a tribute […]
Music Reviews 2012
Vision | Hope & Fear
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Chicago-based Heavy Metal group Vision’s latest studio effort Hope & Fear is a follow-up to their 2009 effort, The Other Side of Grey. The band features Nefarious on […]
Music Reviews 2012
Paul Gilbert | Vibrato
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Venturing to widen his ever-expanding musical horizons even further, Paul Gilbert on his new solo release is stepping outside of his stylistic comfort zone with trademark diligence. Apart […]
Off the Rails
Led Zeppelin Celebration Day Film Premiere
by Jadranka Jade – Photographer —
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Richie Sambora
by Marcel M. Groeneveld – Columnist — October 10, 2012 at De Melkweg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Richie Sambora kicks off tour in Europe! What do you do if you are in one of the biggest […]
Interviews 2012
Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — He is often called one of the most charismatic characters in rock, the last true great front-man of Rock ’n’ Roll to walk the stage. Warrior Soul front-man Kory […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Steve Vai
Steve Vai ‘s The Story of Light ends US tour 2012 at Agoura Hills, California. October 13, 2012 Review and photo’s by: Craig Newman October 13, 2012 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA […]
Interviews 2012
Ryan Hoke and drummer Brian Dugan of Candlelight Red
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Earlier this year Hardrock Haven introduced their readers to an up and coming band that hailed from Pennsylvania called Candlelight Red. It has been a whirlwind year for […]
Music Reviews 2012
Epidemic | Pandemic – The Demo Anthology
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — Hailing from Palo Alto, CA, Epidemic was one of the lesser known bands to emerge from the legendary Bay Area thrash scene in the late ‘80s. Epidemic released […]
Interviews 2012
Jason Fuller of Blood Duster
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — Aussie Extreme Metaller’s Blood Duster are back on the touring scene, currently hitting Australia as part of the Bastardfest line-up featuring an array of Australian bands from various […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Marty Friedman
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — October 12, 2012 at The Underworld Club, London, United Kingdom For many the choice this evening was between going to see Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul […]
Music Reviews 2012
Dokken | Broken Bones
by Alex Barbieri – Columnist — Don Dokken has said publicly that Dokken’s latest album, Broken Bones, will be their last. If the new album is Dokken’s swan song, then the band is finishing a […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Slash with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — October 11, 2012 Brixton Academy, London, United Kingdom It’s difficult to pinpoint what exactly made this show so special. One thing is for certain: this was undeniably the […]
Interviews 2012
Heleno Vale of Soulspell
by Joe Mis – Columnist — Soulspell is the Brazilian metal opera project created by drummer Heleno Vale, and the “cast” has recently released their third full length album entitled Hollow’s Gathering. Once again, Soulspell […]
Music Reviews 2012
Becoming The Archetype | I Am
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Becoming The Archetype (BTA) are in no danger of being pigeonholed; none of their albums have sounded alike. They dabbled with death metal on their debut (Terminate Damnation), […]
Music Reviews 2012
Ulver | Childhood’s End
by Trevor Portz – Columnist — Ever since they followed up a black metal debut with an acoustic folk album, the members of Ulver have continually changed and metamorphosed, challenging fans—both old and new—with each […]
Music Reviews 2012
Green Day | Uno!
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — It’s been three years since we’ve seen a new studio album from Green Day, and given the success of their ambitious 2009 concept album 21st Century Breakdown it’s […]
Music Reviews 2012
The Chimpz | Who Can I Trust
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — The Chimpz and Jesus have something in common: both possess the power of resurrection. Christ may have brought Lazarus—not to mention Himself—back from the grave, but with their […]
Music Reviews 2012
Youngblood | No Retreat
by John Kindred – Publisher — Youngblood originally signed a recording contract with Sony/Epic Records in 1989. At that time, the band included vocalist Bobby Sisk, guitarists Jeff Diehl and Eric Saylors, keyboardist Danny William, […]
Music Reviews 2012
Bonrud | Save Tomorrow
by Justin Gaines – News Editor — It’s been a long time coming, but melodic rockers Bonrud are finally back with the follow-up to their 2004 self-titled debut album. The new album is titled Save […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Anthrax, Testament & Death Angel
by Alex Barbieri & Jonna Ambur – Senior Columnist / Photojournalist — OCTOBER 4, 2012 AT WEBSTER THEATER, HARTFORD, CT On a Mission to Bring Back Old School Metal Some of Connecticut’s best and heaviest […]
Interviews 2012
Jon Levin of Dokken
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — One band that helped define the metal genre is DOKKEN. The band has recently released their latest CD BROKEN BONES on Frontiers Records. In this Exclusive interview for […]
Music Reviews 2012
Hotel Diablo | The Return to Psycho California
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Motel Six might leave the light on for you, but Hotel Diablo will rock your socks off and make you want to bang your head, not lay it […]
Music Reviews 2012
KIX | Live in Baltimore
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — Disclaimer: This record is being released as a CD/DVD combo (on Oct. 21 in Europe and Oct. 25 in the U.S.) but this review is just for the CD. […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Edge of Paradise
by Eric Nikolaev – Guest Columnist — October 10, 2012 at the Majestic Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA Edge of Paradise live at the Majestic Ventura Theater was a great night for the band and […]
Concert Reviews 2012
LIVE! | Nightwish with Kamelot
by John Kindred – Publisher — Sept. 27, 2012 at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City, Mo. Nightwish’s Imaginaerum North American tour rolled through Kansas City on Sept. 27, with special guest Kamelot. Interestingly enough, […]
Music Reviews 2012
Dio | The Very Beast of Vol. 2
by John Kindred – Publisher — There is no doubt that the legacy of Ronnie James Dio will burn forever in the heart of metal fans all over the world. With that said, Niji Entertainment […]
Music Reviews 2012
Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi | WhoCares
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — Humanitarianism and metal music are rarely closely associated (except for the glory of Hear ’n Aid, of course). However, in 2011 Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi, two metal legends, […]