by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Right on schedule, British Melodic/Pomp Rock legends Magnum are back with a new studio album. It’s titled Sacred Blood ‘Divine’ Lies, and is their 18th studio release (19th […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — They grow up so fast! What once started out as a fledgling one day event has now ballooned into the must-see 3 day confluence of all things Rock […]
by Elsie Roymans – Senior Photojournalist — April 8, 2016 at Musikmesse (Music Messe) in Frankfurt, Germany — Musikmesse in Frankfurt is the international trade fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and marketing. […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band Bloodbound released their first-ever live offering this year. It’s called One Night of Blood – Live at Masters of Rock MMXV, and in keeping […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — After unleashing their epic masterpiece Tales of the Sands in 2011, Tunisian Progressive/Power Metal band Myrath made fans wait nearly five long years for a follow-up. Myrath’s new […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — New Jersey’s Hard Rock and Heavy Metal scene in the ‘80s was best known for bands like Cinderella, Skid Row and TT Quick. Working that same circuit, albeit […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been eight years, but Indiana-based Heavy/Power Metal band Zephaniah is finally back with a follow-up to their 2008 debut Stories From the Book of Metal. Their new […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Columnist — Fans of Ride The Sky, Psychework, Nocturnal Rites, Armory, Masterplan, the excellent Silverlane and Sky of Rage are going to want to jump all over this one, for this […]
Lullwater headed out with Candlebox this week for a coast to coast run. The confirmed appearances include: 4/9/16 – Tyler, TX – Click’s 4/10/16 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom 4/12/16 – El Paso, TX […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Resurrection Kings interview part 1 Known from playing alongside Ronnie James Dio and also, from bands like Giuffria and Budgie, Craig Goldy returns under the Resurrection Kings moniker, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Resurrection Kings interview part 2 One of the busiest musicians and producers on Earth in one, Alessandro Del Vecchio’s had a lot to do with the recent self-titled […]
The most anticipated music event of the millennium is set! Guns N’ Roses will play their FIRST live gig of 2016 on the hallowed ground where they started, The Troubadour, TONIGHT, Friday, April 1. Doors […]
FEATURING MASSIVE LINEUP OF TOP ROCK ARTISTS INCLUDING ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED, SHINEDOWN, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ZZ TOP, A DAY TO REMEMBER, BRING ME THE HORIZON, 3 DOORS DOWN & MORE … TICKET PRICES INCREASE […]
Female fronted rock band Forever Still have just released a music video for their new single ‘Break The Glass’. The single is the first from their full length album ‘Tied Down’ that has been praised […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — For those who have yet to experience the instrumental sci-fi explorations of Voyag3r, the time is at hand. The group returns with its follow-up to last year’s release of […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Instrumental composer Guy Elyahu has released his debut album Empire of Chaos. Elyahu, who is from Israel, features musical explorations that offer listeners what he has dubbed Middle-Eastern Rock, […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Ever wonder what Jethro Tull might have sounded like if Tony Iommi had stayed in the band and if Ian Anderson was a woman? Well, you’re in luck […]
JOHN MYUNG (DREAM THEATER), ROD MORGENSTEIN (DIXIE DREGS, WINGER) AND TY TABOR (KING’S X)’ ENSEMBLE JELLY JAM TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM PROFIT ON MAY 27TH VIA MUSIC THEORIES / MASCOT LABEL GROUP New York — […]
by Grace Kindred – Columnist — March 19, 2016 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Killswitch Engage currently is on the road, touring in support of its new album Incarnate, which was […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Blackened metal purveyors Skeletonwitch have recently returned to the world’s stage with a new face leading the charge. Just over a year after the band parted ways with […]
by Marko Popovich – Guest Columnist — March 9, 2016 at the Orpheum in Madison, WI. — There are fans out there who say that Slayer died with Jeff Hanneman. There are also fans who […]
Pierce the Veil, one of the fastest-rising, most electrifying artists on the music scene today, will release its hotly-anticipated new album, Misadventures, on May 13 (Fearless Records). Misadventures is the follow up to the band’s […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — March 9, 2016 at Las Vegas Country Saloon in Las Vegas, NV. — The Ultimate Guitar Experience featuring Uli Jon Roth with special guests Jennifer Batten and Andy […]
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — March 16, 2016 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Nightwish, currently out on the road on its 26 date headlining North American Tour, made a stop […]
by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — The Lucky Strike Lanes Entertainment Center on Hollywood and Highland has become a hot-spot for music fans over the past year with random on stage performances by popular […]
Paralandra Release “All Fall Down” Lyric Video From Upcoming Debut EP (Out March 11th) Springfield, Missouri based Hard Rock band Paralandra have released a lyric video for their track “All Fall Down” from their upcoming […]
Awaken The Shadow Release “The Hunter” Lyric Video From Upcoming Album “Life Beyond The Curse” (Out March 11th) New York City band, Awaken The Shadow, are gearing up for the March 11th release of their […]
Miami, Florida based Hard Rock band GEARS have released a lyric video for their track “Take Away” (originally premiering with Metal Insider) from their new EP “Pride Comes Before The Fall” which is available now […]
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Eric Gillette, guitarist with the Neal Morse Band, talks about his 2nd solo album The Great Unknown. Hardrock Haven: So your new album is called The Great Unknown. […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Long running German Power Metal band Brainstorm kicked off the New Year with a new studio album, their eleventh overall, titled Scary Creatures. Brainstorm has been steadily delivering […]
Frontiers Music srl is excited to announce the newly signed partnership with the band TEN for the release of a new studio album in 2017. In addition, the label acquired the band’s full catalogue and […]
Internationally renowned guitarist and singer-songwriter, Joe Bonamassa plays three UK concerts this month, leading up to the release of his new studio album Blues Of Desperation which is released on Friday 25th March. The UK […]
London based SAVAGE MESSIAH to enter the legendary Rockfield Studios (Led Zeppelin, Queen, Rush, Black Sabbath) in March to record fourth album. SAVAGE MESSIAH are heading into the studio in America next week to record […]
Voyag3r are set to release “Are You Synthetic?” on April 8. “Raise Your Shields” now streaming. Detroit instrumental, synth-heavy rock trio Voyag3r (Voyager 3) return with their 2nd full-length album, entitled “Are You Synthetic?”. The […]
On the heels of their Fall 2015 North American tour, mythological UK rock band The Darkness – Justin Hawkins (vocals, guitar), Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Rufus Taylor (drums) – are set to […]
Teramaze and Mascot Records present a new lyric video for “For The Innocent” from their album HER HALO. It can be viewed here: “One of the finest prog metal releases of recent years. Exceptional” –Prog […]
After multiple national tours in support of other artists, Shaman’s Harvest will begin a run next week as headliners. Following the band’s success with “Dangerous” and “Dirty Diana,” the band’s current single “In Chains” is […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — A part of the groundbreaking all-girl band The Runaways in the 1970s and a successful solo artist in male-dominated industry throughout the 1980s, Lita Ford is undoubtedly an […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Bay Area thrash pioneers Testament are currently out on tour with their peers Slayer and death metal innovators Carcass. Testament is also in the midst of recording the […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — March 9, 2016 at Voodoo Lounge in Kansas City, Mo. — Offering Rock ‘n’ Roll for the working man, UFO returned to Kansas City. Supporting the latest studio album […]
by Matt Karpe – Sr. Columnist — Reckless Love’s last album Spirit found the band arguably reaching their pinnacle, a near perfect collection of glam-tinged modern rock that, whilst some might call cheesy, was undoubtedly […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Nine Miles South’s self-titled debut EP has caused quite a stir among the listeners, the band’s sound having this unique Americana vibe to their music in spite of […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After releasing eight studio albums in their 15+ year career, Italian Folk/Power Metal band Elvenking has finally delivered their first-ever live album, titled The Night of Nights – […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band Manimal is back after a six-year absence with their second album, titled Trapped in the Shadows. That title is actually a pretty fitting summary […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Riding high on the success of 2011’s Worship Music, Anthrax returns with its new studio album, For All Kings. The band, surging with new energy with the return of […]
by Deb Rao – Sr. Columnist — February 20, 2016 at Eastside Cannery in Las Vegas, NV. — Great White and Slaughter performed a sold out show at the Eastside Cannery in Las Vegas on […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Self-released and funded through fan support via Kickstarter, Deathanity R3 is the latest offering from Maryland-based progressive rockers Odin’s Court. If you’re a longtime fan of the band, […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux caught up with fun band Safe, So Simple to chat about their insanely cool music video (all shot in one take!), the new EP, […]
by Deb Rao – Sr. Columnist — February 19, 2016 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Hot off the heels of performing on New Years Eve in Vegas with Slash, singer Todd Kerns performed […]
Black Stone Cherry is set to release Of Kentucky on April 1. The band has released two music videos prior to the release of the new studio album — “In Our Dreams” and “The Rambler” […]
by Chris A. – Sr. Photojournlaist — January 27, 2016 at Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio Anthrax recently stopped in Columbus, Ohio on their current tour. With the release of the new studio album […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Ritchie Blackmore Story is comprehensive documentary which focuses on the life and music career of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. Released by Eagle Rock Entertainment, the documentary is being […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — It is hard to fathom that anyone that plays keyboards for Ozzy Osbourne and keys/guitar for Black Sabbath would have any free time for another project, but thankfully […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Columnist — Pasadena, California’s Holy Grail continue their brand of Heavy Metal on their third release, Times of Pride and Peril released on the Prosthetic Records label, their follow up to […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Canadian Rockers Van Halst may not be well know outside of their native Alberta, but their full length debut album entitled World of Make Believe may just change […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — February 18, 2016 at Badlands Gold & Pawn in Sioux Falls, S.D. — Kip Winger, Don Dokken, Mark Slaughter, Stephen Pearcy, Jack Blades with the Badlands House Band […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — February 17th, 2016 at The Mayan in Los Angeles, CA. — Los Angeles was privy to epic Metal act Cradle of Filth, as the Inquisitional Torture Tour took […]
Musician and New York Times bestselling author BRIAN ‘HEAD’ WELCH made headlines in 2005 when he abandoned heavy metal super-group KORN after a very personal spiritual encounter he had at his home in California. With […]
Artery Recordings has announced the signing of symphonic brutes She Must Burn. The London quintet released their self-titled debut EP today as well as a music video for the first single “Possessed” — “This band […]
Milan, Italy based Rock / Metal band Mellowtoy has released the music video for their track “Dead Colours” (originally premiering with Metal Underground) from their album “Lies” which is available on iTunes now. The animated […]
The term “supergroup” gets thrown around on a regular basis these days, however, a new tour featuring some of the greatest guitarists of all time is about to truly give the term a whole new […]
by Joe Rocha – Photographer — February 11, 2016 at Aftershock in Merriam, KS. — Adelitas Way is currently on the road on their “The Bad Reputation Tour” which features special guests Failure Anthem, Through […]
Judas Priest’s tour in support of their 17th studio album overall, Redeemer of Souls, was one of the most extensive of the group’s entire career – consisting of 130 shows in 33 countries, and offering […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After a seven-year absence, Melodic Rock project Khymera returned at the end of 2015 with a new album, their fourth to date, titled The Grand Design. This is […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — After a significant break, pioneering Gothic Rockers Beseech have reunited and put the finishing touches on their latest dark and melancholic release entitled My Darkness, Darkness. If the […]
by Deb Rao – Sr. Columnist — February 6, 2016 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — What better way to celebrate Superbowl weekend than watching Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime at Vamp’d in Las Vegas […]
London alt rockers Heel have released the second single from their debut album ‘The Parts We Save’ in the form of ‘Yellow & Bliss’. The video was directed by Mikee Goodman from Sikth. You can […]
THE WINERY DOGS released the video for “Hot Streak,” the title track from their critically acclaimed second album, which was released October 2, 2015 on Loud & Proud Records via RED (a division of Sony […]
NWOBHM quartet WEAPON UK and Power Metal quartet AVENFORD are out to cause chaos and bedlam as they are coming to a venue near you this UK tour. Blistering guitar riffs, thunderous drums and impeccable […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Rock and Roll band The Kings of Jade, who take inspiration from one of the most fascinating anthropological facets: the jade […]
Cutting edge rock band, Hunter Valentine, have been commanding attention for over a decade with their memorable, hard-hitting tunes. The all-girl outfit has captivated audiences with four successful releases, unparalleled energetic live performances across the […]
You’ve seen him in Guitar Player magazine, you’ve seen in Mike Varney’s Spotlight Column, you’ve seen him on tour with members of Racer X, you’ve seen him onstage playing with George Lynch and Michael Wilton, […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Divebomb Records is celebrating the 25th installment in their Bootcamp series by paying tribute to the series that inspired it: Combat’s classic Boot Camp line. Divebomb’s Bootcamp Origins […]
by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Metal standard bearers Anthrax are currently out on the road with Power Trip, Deafheaven, and Lamb of God. Columbus, Ohio fans were recently treated to an unfortunately all-too-rare […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — January 23, 2016 at Ancienne Belgique in Brussel, Belgium — Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree’s is currently touring Europe supporting his latest album Hand. Cannot. Erase. Set List: […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Columnist — Brutal, aggressive, antagonistic and skull crushing – all ways to describe what really is a pretty solid outing of Power Metal from Germany’s Fireleaf and their debut, Behind The […]
by Alissa Ordabai – Sr. Columnist — January 20-24, 2016 at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. — The U.S. musical instruments industry includes nearly 600 companies with combined annual revenue of approximately $2 billion. […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Long running German Progressive Metal band Vanden Plas helped wind down 2015 with their eighth full-length release, titled Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworld II. As the title suggests […]
by Alissa Ordabai – Sr. Columnist — January 20-24, 2016 at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. — While the primary focus of NAMM is for the U.S. musical instruments industry to showcase new musical […]
California based rockers shared the taste of their new music. The band is sounding heavier while still maintaining their symphonic and theatrical edge. Watch Trailer to the music video: https://youtu.be/XYmFzp70-2o Singer of the band Margarita […]
Music Meets Video has partnered with eOne Entertainment artist Pop Evil to run a cover video contest where fans submit cover videos of six Pop Evil songs off of the UP and Onyx releases with […]
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville and the Jacksonville Jaguars are offering fans an exclusive opportunity–including the chance to meet Shinedown–via a contest hosted by festival partner TeamRock. Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville is held at scenic Metropolitan Park along the St. Johns River inJacksonville, […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Jan. 28, 2016 at Badlands Pawn in Sioux Falls, S.D. — Gabba gabba hey, gabba hey, it’s Gabbie Rae! If you haven’t heard the human sparkplug who goes […]
Headliners KISS and DEF LEPPARD will lead the charge of the inaugural MOONSTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL, set to debut April 30 and May 1, 2016 in Orlando, FL at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The preliminary talent […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — The quintessential Power Metal juggernaut that is Primal Fear rocks on taking no prisoners. Rulebreaker is the band’s eleventh studio album – and fortunately they did not break […]
Don’t miss out on one of the SOUTH’s BIGGEST parties! Get your tickets to Monster Energy Music #WelcomeToRockville NOW!! They’re going FAST!! —> www.welcometorockvillefestival.com The Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Festival returns to Jacksonville, Florida […]
Joe Bonamassa pays homage to the music of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 29th JANUARY 2016 PLANET ROCK 72-HOUR TICKET PRE-SALE: TUESDAY 26th JANUARY Joe Bonamassa’s love of the […]
This coming Friday (29th of January 2016) California’s pop punk firecrackers The Dollyrots will be celebrating the release of their brand new EP, Mama’s Gonna Knock You Out. The Dollyrots – aka Kelly and Luis, […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Michael Abdow has been quite busy as of late. He released his sophomore solo instrumental studio album, Life Symbolic, in 2013, worked with the Progressive Metal outfit Frozen on […]
Madame Mayhem is one of the most striking rock performers to come along in some time – as seen in the new official video for the song “Left For Dead.” Created by Industrialism Films, the […]
Female-fronted Rock band, Affinity, who hail from Toronto, will be releasing a new record later this year as well as heading out on tour. The band recently covered PVRIS song “Let Me In,” which showcases […]
by Franco Cerchiari – Columnist — Getting their moniker from the words “avalan” and “fantasia” that describes “a world beyond human imagination,” Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia have come roaring back, following 2013’s Mystery of Time with […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — It has been five long years since Solution .45’s debut album (2010’s excellent For Aeons Past), but the Swedish Melodic/Progressive/Death Metal band finally gave us a follow-up late […]
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Sorronia is a female-fronted, Symphonic Metal band from Budapest, Hungary. Vocalist Anna Kiraly talks with Hardrock Haven about the formation of the band, signing with Bakerteam Records and […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Originally released in 1987, Reign of Terror was the third album from American heavy metal band Wild Dogs. This is the first Wild Dogs album to feature vocalist […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — First thing’s first, just in case you’re looking at that cover and thinking “this seems awfully light for a Paradise Lost album cover;” this is not the UK […]
The Symphonic Rock/Metal project Eymomia, led by vocalist Phyllis Rutter, has launched a GoFundMe campaign supporting its upcoming debut CD release titled Break Free. The album will feature eight songs. Eymonia is a five-piece Symphonic […]
Featuring Members Of Evanescence, Saint Asonia, & Sevendust Hard Rock band Not By Sight has released a lyric video for their track “Stand”, originally premiered with BraveWords. The track features Jane Train (Liz Phair), Corey […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Norway, the land of the midnight sun, offers ups its latest native son Lars Lind. Lind, guitarist and composer, has just released his latest studio album Soul Kicker. The […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Savage return with the double-CD release of its new studio album, 7, packaged with the release of the groups live album Live N Lethal. The double CD release arrives […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — It almost isn’t fair to all the other Melodic Rock bands planning on new releases this year. 2016 just started and the bar for Melodic Rock has been […]
EDGE OF PARADISE are gearing up for the new year with new music! First single produced by Chuck Johnson “Shade Of Crazy” is due early 2016 along with a music video directed by Val Rassi. […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Pennsylvania-based progressive metal band MindMaze followed-up their well-received 2014 album Back to the Edge this year with Dreamwalker, a limited EP featuring cover songs and a few other […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Arguably the best comeback story in Metal in recent years, New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) band Satan has been on fire lately. First they returned after […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — You might have missed their Live In Concert release. Perhaps you were also not able to travel to Scandinavia to catch them somewhere during the sold out tour […]
HEROES – UNITED ARTISTS AGAINST TERRORISM An all-star line up headed by French man Steph Honde (Hollywood Monsters) covered David Bowie’s “HEROES” – to raise funds for the victims of terrorism in Paris last November. […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — With the release of Queen’s A Night At The Odeon – Hammersmith 1975, the band celebrates its 40th anniversary of the group’s first-ever TV appearance that, for years, has […]
Iconic Lineup to Headline COACHELLA Music & Arts Festival in April in Indio, CA Upholding a three-decade tradition of breaking ground, creating trends, and forever changing the face of rock ‘n’ roll, Guns N’ Roses […]
Every year, Hardrock Haven staffers compile their Top 10 best releases. Our writers and photojournalists have diverse interests, allowing Hardrock Haven the ability to cover a broad spectrum of music. This is quite evident when […]
by Chris A. – Sr. Photojournalist — Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister — 1945 – 2015 “Death is an inevitability, isn’t it? You become more aware of that when you get to my age. I don’t worry […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Anabel DFlux caught up with all four the core members of Metal superpower – Metal Allegiance: Mark Menghi, Mike Portnoy (Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater), David Ellefson (Megadeth), and […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Recent years brought abundance of Melodic Rock/AOR bands and projects – almost to the point of losing track among the vast number of them. One of the projects […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Whatever seemed to be swept away by a giant grunge wave twenty years ago, now is back in all its bombastic, melodic glory. Recent years brought a huge […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — U.S.-based Heavy/Power Metal band Reverence returned this year with their second full-length album, titled Gods of War. The band, which features vocalist Todd Michael Hall (Riot V, Jack […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After wowing fans and critics (including this one) with last year’s Evil Tongues EP, South Carolina-based Progressive Metal band Everthrone is back with a new album, their first […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After a series of well-received demo releases, Detroit-based Heavy/Power Metal band Wulfhook finally unleashed their full-length debut album this year. It’s titled The Impaler, and as the fierce […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Thunderhead follows up its 2013 release of ’75 with Thunderhead 2010. The new album is a compilation of music originally written in the ‘70s, some new songs and four […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — From the perspective of the ‘80s Rock fan, is 2015 a year of Def Leppard? In many respects, yes. Of course, the credit has to be given to […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Tears Of Silence is the fourth release from the multinational European quartet know as Imperia. Crossing genre boudaries, Imperia’s latest should prove a popular choice for fans of […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — At long last the Copenhagen-based modern rock act Forever Still has readied their full length debut album – and Tied Down was definitely worth the wait! Their debut […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Hold High the Flame is the debut album from North Carolina-based Traditional Heavy Metal band Final Sign, which was put together by October 31 guitarist Brian “Hellstorm” Williams […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Things must be pretty bleak and depressing in the world of the U.K.’s Bad Pollyanna. The Alternative/Gothic quarter has put the finishing touches on their second album, entitled […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Another year, another U.D.O. live set, right? Well, it seems that way at least, what with three separate live packages in the past four years. Navy Metal Night […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Melodic rockers Voodoo Circle help close out 2015 on a high note with Whisky Fingers, their fourth studio album. The band is, of course, the brainchild of Silent […]
by Marija Brettle – Sr. Columnist — Hailed as “the new hope” for the British Hard Rock scene, Nottingham based WRAITH had an illustrious and successful career playing capacity crowds worldwide and even having Lemmy […]
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — Sweden once again offers up some tasty melodic hard rock to satisfy the world’s musical appetite. S.A.Y. is a new project featuring longtime members of StoneLake, which pumped out […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — A bizarre but common situation in the world of Rock these days is to have two (or more) versions of the same band. Each of them is usually […]
by James West – Columnist — With an interesting concept and band name, anyone can travel through the music scene garnering praise and attention. But when a band like KillSET releases an album entitled Know […]
CETI debuts Fight To Kill video; a double compilation album in celebration of their 25th anniversary out now … The fourth music video from Brutus Syndrome, the Polish Hard Rock/Heavy Metal legend CETI’s ninth studio […]
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — In the late 80’s a long blonde haired, starry eyed guitar player smashed onto the Heavy Metal scene full of ambition and truck loads of talent. It wouldn’t […]
by Stephen Fourie – Photojournalist — November 27, 2015 at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire – London, England — Three cellists, a drummer and an occasional vocalist came and fed London’s Metal hearts. It’s fair to […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Once a counterculture and an expression of defiance against the social norms, now Rock music is re-appropriated even by the apparently fossilized academic environment. However, if there had […]
Norway has long been associated with great guitar players like John Norum, Ronni Le Tekro, Gunnar Westlie, Tore Moren, and now you can add LARS LIND to that list. Lars Lind is a guitarist/composer from […]
Spoken has released a music video for their track “Falling Apart” off their upcoming record “Breathe Again” (out December 11th on Artery Recordings). “Falling Apart” is the 2nd single to be released from the album […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — For the 22nd installment in their Bootcamp series, which spotlights overlooked new and vintage Metal demos, the Divebomb label set its sights on Wichita Falls, Texas-based band Obscene […]
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Dean Wells of Teramaze talks with Hardrock Haven about the groups new album Her Halo. Wells provide fans insight into the song-writing process, the addition of Nathan Peachy […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Back in late 2009 English DJ Don Morter put forth a challenge to Simon Cowel’s X-Factor to push the current X-Factor winners #1 Christmas hit out of that spot […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 14, 2015 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA. — With the fiend skull in full glory, the sold-out Roxy played host to one of the most famous […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 14, 2015 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA. — Accompanying The Misfits, the She Demons are a female group straight out of the hell-fire gates of Rock […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 11, 2015 at Whisky a Go Go in Las Angeles, CA. — Adrenaline-induced Metal act Combichrist absolutely stole the evening at the world famous Whisky a Go […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 11, 2015 at Whisky a Go Go in Las Angeles, CA. — With haunting vocals and an infamous melody The Birthday Massacre are an absolute crowd favorite. […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 11, 2015 at Whisky a Go Go in Las Angeles, CA. — Hailing from New York, Echo Black found their way to Los Angeles supporting The Birthday […]
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Echo Black at the sold-out Whisky a Go Go on November 11. After finding their way backstage, the group sat down […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Melody & Madness is the new dynamic 6 song EP from the multi-talented duo of Phil Vincent and Vince O’Regan. Despite being only a duo, this pair continues […]
Mississippi rockers Wild Fire released their new track Villain along with a statement washing their hands of the bands old name Cathercist. With a fresh new sound and name the band is ready to close […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Now here’s something you don’t see every day. Swedish Hard Rock band Casablanca, which features former Alice Cooper/Electric Angels guitarist Ryan Roxie as well as members of bands […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Originally released in 1991, For the Sake of Mankind was the second album from Norwegian Heavy/Power Metal band Artch. The band made quite an impression with their critically […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — What does an established act releasing a self-titled album suggest? The usual policy in the music industry is that the self-titled album is a debut one, therefore an […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — America has a very vibrant underground Metal scene. Regardless of your preferred genre, you’re likely to find some extremely talented bands making great music. In the Power Metal […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — As the 1980s came to a close, Los Angeles-based Heavy Metal band Bitch thought it was time for a change. Bitch was one of the earliest bands signed […]
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Originally released in 1988, Another Return was the debut album from Norwegian power metal band Artch. Obviously Norway’s best known contribution to metal is their infamous Black Metal […]
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Fool is the second full length studio release from the Australian symphonic rock singer known as Darkyra Black. Like its predecessor Dragon Tears, Fool is a powerful, full […]
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — October 26, 2015 at Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, MI. — Monday, October 26, 2015 “A Nightmare On Pike Street”, an all-ages show, came to the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Alhtough his name is recognizable in the Swedish Melodic Rock scene for years, Nalle Pahlsson has released a solo album only recently. A bassist for bands such as […]
by Jonna Ambur – Sr. Photojournalist — When you mention “old school” Metal, bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest come to mind. As Darkness Dies has earned the privilege to be added to that […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — In the months leading up to the October 30th North American release date of their latest studio album Battering Ram, U.K. Metal legends Saxon toured the States alongside […]
Happy Halloween week from Edge Of Paradise! — “As a treat we wanted to bring you Margarita’s take on “Sally’s Song” from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. Hope you guys enjoy and have a great […]
Rockett Queen has unveiled the first video from their Goodnight California EP, “I Hate You.” A fan favorite at live shows, “I Hate You” brings the story of a contentious romantic relationship to life through […]
EACH DETAILED REPLICA OF HISTORIC GUITAR HAS BEEN PERSONALLY PLAYED AND SIGNED BY FRAMPTON Gibson Custom has announced a collaboration with GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Peter Frampton for a very limited release of the Peter Frampton “Phenix” […]
San Diego-based metallists Cage are set to return on October 30th (pre order here: http://tinyurl.com/psow5j4), with the release of their latest metallic tour de force, ‘Ancient Evil’ (via SMG Records), and a little more than […]
–THE FOUR-DAY, FOUR-NIGHT VOYAGE OUT OF MIAMI THIS FEBRUARY 22-26, ABOARD THE NCL PEARL– ANNOUNCES BIGGEST LINE-UP EVER IN ITS 5-YEAR HISTORY TESLA, STEVE VAI, EXTREME, SEBASTIAN BACH AND QUEENSRYCHE ARE AMONG 40-PLUS BANDS CONFIRMED […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — In 2013 guitarist/songwriter Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Kiske-Somerville, Starbreaker, Allen-Lande) released his debut solo album, titled Free Fall, which featured guest vocals from several A-list singers who had […]
by James West – Columnist — Coming in hot from Orange County is RadioDrone, a band that features heavy instrumentals and melodic vocals packed behind sound bites of famous political speeches on government and humanity. […]
For Hard Rock Classic lovers there is a very particular project online. It’s Rockshow, a Pop Up book that narrates the history of Rock through the three-dimensional reconstruction of concert scenes from the 70s. Deep […]
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Тhe Baltimore Ravens Marching Band, The Marching Ravens, led by the legendary John Ziemann, was asked to play a Van Halen medley in September. The Marching Ravens is […]
On Halloween, Oct. 31, horror writer Derric Miller will be holding a book signing at Poppadox Pub, located at 2808 S. Minnesota in Sioux Falls, S.D. The book signing begins at 4 p.m., and later […]
Lynam, the rock band from Birmingham, AL, will release its new EP entitled “BOMBSHELL” October 30th via New Ocean Media. The EP was produced by Jacob Bunton and Lonny Paul and mixed by Jason Elgin […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — A musician who’s been recognizable and sought-after for years, touring and recording a lot, but still not able to show all his talents – until now. That’s Nalle […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — California-based power/thrash band Intrinsic was doing pretty well as the 1990s rolled in, especially when you consider how far removed they were geographically from both the L.A. and […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Oh, now this is going to be something special. This self-titled, 3-song EP is the first taste we get of The Paralydium Project, a new band featuring former […]
Pre-Order Upcoming Remix Album “Time Still Stands” Atlanta based Party Rock band Family Force 5 have announced the dates of their Fall 2015 “Tour Stands Still”. The tour kicks off on October 16th in Vienna, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — A British Hard Rock band with a soft spot for a sound that’s the American heritage rather than their own – this may raise a few eyebrows at […]
by Scott Alisoglu – Guest Columnist — UFO’s Andy Parker is a true Rock ‘n Roll journeyman and a hell of a nice guy to boot. Parker is one of the remaining original members (along […]
Divebomb Records has announced the return of EVERTHRONE, whose new album The Dawning will be released on October 30. No strangers to Divebomb Records, South Carolina’s EVERTHRONE have returned to the label after the successful […]
Brazilian female-fronted metallers SHADOWSIDE have announced the addition of Swedish bassist Magnus Rosén (ex-HAMMERFALL) to the group’s ranks. Shadowside 2015 (Magnus Rosén photo by Gabriel Henningson) SHADOWSIDE, was formed by singer Dani Nolden, Raphael Mattos […]
Divebomb Records has announced the signing of heavy metal band FINAL SIGN. The musical partnership between vocalist Shawn Pelata and guitarist Brian “Hellstorm” Williams dates back to 1999, when Brian contacted Shawn with the hope […]
Fans in Europe and Asia have already had the pleasure to see the Danish rocker on stage with the metal opera. Now the whole world is going to get their share of PRETTY MAIDS’ powerhouse […]
(New York, NY – 12 October 2015) Transatlantic progression metal conglomerate Zierler, featuring members of Beyond Twilight, Fates Warning, Scar Symmetry, and Circus Maximus, have released a lyric video for the song “No Chorus”, the […]
Divebomb Records has announced the upcoming reissue of the 1988 HOLOSADE debut Hell House. HOLOSADE hail from Darlington in the North East of the UK which was also home to such revered acts as VENOM, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Few things in this world are as predictable as line-up changes within Whitesnake. Last year’s brought the news of Doug Aldrich leaving the group only to be replaced […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Devil’s Dozen is an appropriate title for the 13th studio album by Danish Melodic/Progressive Metal band Royal Hunt. It’s the band’s third album since vocalist DC Cooper rejoined […]
Trans-Siberian Orchestra release their new album “Letters From The Labyrinth” on 13th November via Universal Music TSO has become one of the most successful stories in rock ‘n’ roll history. Defying the odds with each […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Not even a year after their album Albion saw the light of day, gaining rave reviews all across the globe, the British Melodic Rock giants Ten are back […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Long-running German Power Metal band Iron Savior has been quite productive this year. It’s only been a year since they released their last studio album (the most excellent […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been more than a decade since we last saw a new studio album from Enertia, one of the more overlooked bands to emerge from the American Progressive/Power […]
by Justin DelPrince – Columnist — Twenty-eight years after recording their only live album, Saints Will Conquer, at the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio, Armored Saint came back to the same iconic venue, this time […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Native New Yorker Madame Mayhem brought all her NYC attitude and swagger into the studio when she laid down the vocal tracks for her latest album, Now You […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Has there ever been a “hype band” that was actually worth the critical buzz and who continued to live up to that hype over the course of three […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been nearly a decade since we last heard from Street Talk, the Swedish AOR band featuring Goran Edman (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Brazen Abbott). Street Talk was arguably the […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Apparently set to remain the most prolific – and also the busiest – band in the Melodic Hard Rock universe, Ten returns with a new EP only a […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After three years of silence, the Italian Hard Rock outfit Beverly Killz returned with their sophomore full-length. However, a few things about Kingdom could have raised quite a […]
Baltimore, MD – USA based progressive rock and metal band Odin’s Court’s announced a crowd sourcing campaign to release 2 albums: Deathanity (R3) and Turtles All the Way Down Vol, II. Deathanity (R3) is a […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Swedish/Canadian/American melodic Death Metal masters Arch Enemy made a stop in Columbus, Ohio at the inaugural Metal show of Cap City Concerts LLC at the Northland Performing Arts […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — OK, so everyone knows the story of why Geoff Tate is no longer part of Queensryche, and everyone knows that he had to give up the band name, […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — AmpliTube, a guitar and bass amp and effects modeling software, offers guitarists and bassists virtual guitar amps and cabinets that create and customize their sound on PCs or MACs. […]
San Diego-based metallists Cage are set to return on October 30th, with the release of their latest metallic tour de force, ‘Ancient Evil,’ which has been prefaced by a lyric video for the killer composition, […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Chris Musser band From Ashes to New is currently on tour with Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, and In This Moment. Musser discusses the upcoming release of the […]
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