by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Welcome to the wicked side, folks – let’s hope you will enjoy the ride! Having punched the heavy metal aficionados straight in the face with their EP Welcome […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The new year is upon us, and we already have a contender for our “top ten of 2015” list wih As Daylight Breaks, the debut album from […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Now here’s an album that caused many a melodic rock fan to do a double-take. It’s not that a collaboration between super-vocalist Jorn Lande and Wig Wam […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — 2014 seems to have been a banner year for new projects and collaborations by veteran melodic rock artists. Here’s one of the better ones that didn’t get […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — With Voices Of Rock, Wolfpakk or Frederic Slama’s AOR around and releasing one album after another, a studio-based project comprised of numerous big names of the scene is […]
Post from the officials John Sykes Facebook page: Merry Christmas to all our fans & followers, thank you for your support, we hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Day and even better 2015. We […]
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 Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — December 5th, 2014 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. — A night of EPIC music is the best way to describe this show. King 810 started the night, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After three years of struggle with happenings way beyond their control, White Widdow regrouped and rejuvenated so as to strike back again. Good news is that the Aussie […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — They’re young, loud and proud, their 2011 EP Welcome To The Wicked Side gained some rave reviews from all around the world, and now they strike with what […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Although an English author Robert Endeacott is mostly known for his semi-autobiographical books on the West Yorkshire’s football club Leeds United, it seems he finds a common point […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Scars is a 3 track digital EP Copenhagen’s Forever Still. Building on the success of their debut EP Breaking Free, this Gothic/alternative rock quartet is planning to add […]
Edge Of Paradise is giving a away their remake of “Christmas (Please Come Home).” “2014 Highlights” Video: “We want to thank all our supporters and wish everyone a great end of 2014 and even better […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Virginia-based progressive metal trio Iris Divine returned late in 2014 with a new full-length album, their second to date, title Karma Sown. Iris Divine is one of […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — It has been an amazing year for rock band Crobot. The band made an appearance at Rock On The Range and is currently on tour with Chevelle. Crobot […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — One of the last highly successful melodic rock groups of the 1990’s, Damn Yankees was a supergroup featuring guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw (Styx), bassist/vocalist Jack Blades (Night Ranger), […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — December 14th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — One of the most, if not the most, theatrical heavy metal band to hit the states […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish traditional heavy metal titans Wolf are back with another fierce studio album, titled Devil Seed. It’s the seventh album to date from the Wolf, who was […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Seattle-based traditional heavy metal warriors Skelator are back with a new full-length release. King of Fear is the band’s fourth album overall, and first on the Swords […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Singer, songwriter and keyboardist Eva Kathryn is preparing to release her first studio album. Tentatively titled Eva Kathryn, Kathryn is joined by Marco Minnemann (Joe Satriani), Michal Mierzjewski […]
by Marija Brettle – Senior Columnist — December 06, 2014, at Rock City, Nottingham — Fronted by former Crashdiet singer Olli Herman, Reckless Love first came together in 2001 as a hugely energetic, entertaining live […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Before you hear note one on Zero Down’s new release, No Limit to the Evil, you know you are in for a freakin’ Metal joy ride … and […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish traditional heavy metal band Rocka Rollas is back with a new album, their third full-length release in the past four years, titled The Road to Destruction. […]
MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST EXTREME CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF EXTREME II: PORNOGRAFFITTI WITH DELUXE EDITION – FEBRUARY 9TH 2015 Two-CD Deluxe Edition Via UMC/Polydor Features Rare Mixes, B-Sides Remastered From Original Tapes, Slated For Release February 9th, […]
by Emma Jenkins – Guest Columnist — December 6th, 2014 at Rock City, Nottingham, England — Tonight’s main event was preceded by The First, a band hailing from Cambridge, who has had successful year touring. […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Now here’s an underground heavy metal gem that is likely known only to the most die-hard collectors, or those who happened to witness the Oklahoma City metal […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — When Empires Fall is the 2014 debut album from San Francisco-based traditional heavy metal band Ancient Empire, which was put together by Shadowkiller (and ex-Rocka Rollas) frontman/guitarist […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — December 7th, 2014 at Vinyl in Las Vegas, NV. — Warrant made a triumphant return to Las Vegas to perform at Vinyl on December 7th. Without a doubt, […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — December 6th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — One band to look out for in 2015 is Burning Rain. The band is currently on a West […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — To call this Italian musician a man of many parts is no exaggeration – in fact, if you think about the living institutions of melodic rock these days, […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — AlogiA is a progressive metal band from Serbia, and their popularity proves that music is a universal language (despite producing most of their material in their native Serbian […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — If looking back 12 months prior to date, it can be said 2014 was an intense year in melodic rock – well, to say the least! Among the […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Showtime originally was released on DVD in 2005. 2014 sees the re-release of Showtime on Blu-ray format. At the time, UFO’s line-up featured original members; vocalist Phil Mogg (v), […]
Coming off an era which saw several Judas Priest albums that have gone down as some of the greatest in the entire history of heavy metal (namely, 1980’s ‘British Steel’ and 1982’s ‘Screaming for Vengeance’), […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — In the world ruled by the huge record companies and uneasy compromises, there’s nothing more authentic than an independently released album that is not only a pleasurable to […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — German Gothic/Folk Metal band Lyriel is back with a new album, their fifth overall, titled Skin and Bones. In a very crowded “female fronted metal” pack (and yes, […]
Industrial Electronic Rock Artist Blue Eyed Christ have released the dramatic and visually stunning Official Video for “Freakshow” off of their A Rush and a Thrill album. Featuring an optical narrative of John Norten’s observation […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — The Divebomb label has reissued some interesting demo releases, both new and old, as part of their Bootcamp series, but this may be the best thing they’ve unearthed […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1990, World Won’t Miss You was the debut full-length album from Reverend, the power/thrash metal band formed more or less from a vocalist swap between […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Now here’s an interesting item unearthed by the Divebomb label as part of their Bootcamp series spotlighting rare and forgotten demo recordings. The Hidden was a short-lived project […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — November 22th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Red Dragon Cartel is back on the road and performed a special show at Vamp’d in Las Vegas. […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Riding the waves of popularity from the great success of their last studio album, Dutch symphonic metal masters Within Temptation and their label, Nuclear Blast, have just released […]
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Lead vocalist Big Dad Rich often describes Texas Hippie Coalition’s sound as Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top having a child raised by Pantera, and that southern-metal formula rolls […]
by Bryan Sims – Photographer — November 20th, 2014 at The Machine Shop, Flint, MI. — The Texas Hippie Coalition is currently out on the road touring in support of their new album Ride On. […]
Melodic power metal act, Artizan, has released a part one video documenting the recordings of their forthcoming project The Furthest Reaches. They completed the first half of the album with legendary producer Jim Morris (Iced […]
OPERATION: MINDCRIME — featuring singer Geoff Tate, bassist Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake), drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio), guitarist Kelly Gray (Queensryche) and keyboardist Randy Gane (Myth) — has signed a worldwide record deal with […]
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — November 25th, 2014 at Webster Theater in Hartford, CN. — Emmure is headlining the Eternal Enemies Tour in support of their newest release, Eternal Enemies which dropped in […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — November 20th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Guitar virtuoso Richie Kotzen returned to Las Vegas at Vamp’d on Nov. 20. Richie recently performed with The […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Although it’s rather raw hard rock sound of AC/DC and Rose Tattoo that you associate immediately with the land Down Under, there’s much more that Australia holds in […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Just one year after their last release (2013’s The Nexus), Swedish pop metal sensation Amaranthe is back with a new album, their third overall, titled Massive Addictive. The […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Aurin is a four piece alternative rock act hailing from New Jersey, and the band has just released a new CD entitled Catharsis. A heavy blend of alternative, […]
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — Oakland, Calif. band Machine Head recently released their eighth album titled Bloodstone and Diamonds. The first album to feature new bassist, Jared MacEachern, is already receiving rave reviews […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Aerosmith’s Joe Perry is the quintessential guitar hero. For millions across the globe, his riffs are the soundtrack of their lives. In the canon of classic rock songwriting, […]
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournlaist — November 22nd, 2014 at Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. — Starting their set with burst of colored confetti combined with the shrill screams of a sold out theater, […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — AqME is a French Alternative Metal band originating from Paris. Vocalist Vincent Peignart-Mancini recently talked with Christophe Pauly about replacing Thomas Thirrion, his bands before AqME, the new […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — As for Riot, the band wouldn’t have needed any introduction among the metal circle – there’s an entire generation of fans who banged their heads and pumped their […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Southern Rock is a subgenre of rock that was always all about the quality and impact of the live performance, often favored to the studio crafts. Playing live […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1991, Play God was the second full-length album from Reverend, the power/thrash metal band formed by vocalist David Wayne (R.I.P.) after his departure from […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Now here’s an album no one saw coming. Swedish band Dynazty already had three albums under their belts, all of which followed the basic sleaze/melodic rock approach […]
The 1970s … Ah – It was the decade of giants. Following in the footsteps of the great bands of the ’60s, including The Beatles, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Who. etc. The bands of […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Well, the guys in Adriangale sure didn’t waste any time following up their 2013 release Suckerpunch. Granted, it did take them the better part of a decade […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — With their American counterparts having the time of their lives down the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California, in the late ‘70s and the ‘80s the British must […]
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Musician’s cite “musical differences” in their departure Arguably one of the best lineups in the history of heavy Megadeth has come to an end. In a sudden and […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Where do you start with Rock or Bust? The anticipation surrounding the release of AC/DC’s 15th international studio album has been heightened by both tragedy and chaos. First, […]
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Forte’s dazzling 2012 debut established him as a new generation torch bearer of neoclassical shred, but now the Frenchman ventures further afield with a sophomore record. Flashy chops […]
by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — A farewell tour is always some kind of bittersweet for any band. For Anberlin, the decision to part ways was amicable and the Farewell Tour coincides with promotion for […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Stever’s latest studio album Idiot Savant finally has seen the light of day. The 12-track studio album is a concept record that tells the story of 9-year-old Ian, an […]
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — Her creativity has inspired others to feel free to express their feelings and individuality. Canadian, Karen Stever is a Metal, Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock singer and songwriter that has […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Norway’s Triosphere returns with its latest album The Heart of the Matter, which follows up its 2010 release The Road Less Traveled. It has taken four years for fans […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — The first thing that comes to your mind when you think about Bernie Marsden – one of the most underrated guitarists of rock – is obviously Whitesnake in […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Vervain is the latest solo release from Norwegian-born singer/songwriter Liv Kristine, who is also the lead singer for the symphonic folk metal powerhouse band Leaves’ Eyes and former […]
For the first time ever many of the biggest and emerging artists of the NL Heavy Music Scene have collaborated to record and release a track to help raising funds for the Red Cross, in […]
by Emma Jenkins – Guest Columnist — November 14th, 2014 at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, England — Tyketto is a band that has seen its ups and downs, break-ups and reformations, and it just missed out […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — George Lynch is a man in constant motion. Continuing his reunion and partnership with original Lynch Mob vocalist Oni Logan, the duo’s latest studio effort Sun Red Sun offers […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Starting with Wolf and carrying on through bands like Enforcer and Air Raid, Sweden has been at the forefront of the traditional heavy metal revival. Stockholm-based Starblind is […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It took more than a decade, but Swiss melodic progressive/power metal band Kirk is finally back with a follow-up to their 2003 debut The Final Dance. Their new […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — November 14 at the Pearl Theater at the Palms in Las Vegas, NV. — Rock and Roll is alive and well. As metal fans rushed into the sold […]
“Il Guanto Nero”, the new video from Voyag3r (pronounced Voyager 3) – the horror/sci-fi/action soundtrack synth rock band from Detroit – can be seen below. The video was shot, edited and directed by the bands […]
Edge Of Paradise signs to Twin Peak Records for following territories: Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia. Twin Peak Records, Australian based record label, is pleased to announce the signing of Californian heavy rockers, Edge […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — If the so-called New Wave of Traditional Metal is a real movement, it’s definitely a global one. Hailing from Australia, traditional heavy metal band Johnny Touch delivered their […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Regardless of the actual genre, for a band that’s labeled “classic” making new album may be a risky business. Some appear determined to go on channeling their inner […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 11th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Arch Enemy came out with an explosive bang at the House of Blues Hollywood on November […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 11th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Metal band Kreator played alongside Starkill, Huntress, and Arch Enemy on November 11th, but held it […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 11th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Metal act Huntress absolutely devoured the stage at the House of Blues Hollywood on November the […]
FRONTIERS MUSIC Srl SET TO RELEASE THE EPIC DRACULA CONCEPT ALBUM FROM JORN LANDE AND TROND HOLTER Frontiers Music Srl, is pleased to announce the release of a new exciting album written and performed by […]
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — — November 07, 2014, London — Back in the 2010, at the top of the newly emerging LA punk scene, Greek punk rockers Barb Wire Dolls have fast become […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Once the wind filled his sails, Nigel Bailey’s apparently not about to rest on his laurels. This year he gained major recognition from fronting a British three-piece band […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After releasing a string of instrumental solo recordings, a Cairo-based Polish guitarist Andrzej Citowicz returns with a new EP. This time, however, he abandons the convention his listeners […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — The music industry is always looking for the next big thing. Hardrock Haven recently caught up with Super Troup . This new band is comprised of veteran performers […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — November 11th, 2014 at Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo. — Touring in support of their self-titled fourth full-length album, the Black Veil Brides arrived in Kansas City, Mo., […]
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Davey Suicide slashes back onto the scene with his sophomore album and his musical creed is loudly defined as “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So if […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Dutch symphonic metal masters Within Temptation have released a masterful DVD/Blu-Ray/double CD live recording entitled Let Us Burn – Elements & Hydra Live In Concert. Anyone who claims […]
After back to back albums welcomed by fans and critics alike, Faithsedge featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia and former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso will enter the studio in 2015 to record the third Faithsedge […]
by Marissa Ann – Photojournalist — November 7th, 2014 at Muchmore’s in Brooklyn, N.Y. — Gotham Rocks returned on Friday, Nov. 7, with its rising New York City concert tour Weekend of Wreckage, hosted by […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Sister Sin’s fifth studio album Black Lotus brings more 80s’ influenced heavy metal to the table. The Swedish quartet, led by the charismatic vixen that is Liv Jagrell […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — While thinking about the bands in the history of rock who eagerly utilize theatricality of performance to build their image and then end up accused of “style over […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — “Never judge a book by its cover”, wise men used to say, a rightful approach in about nine cases out of ten. However, there’s always some exception to […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The music of Luxembourg’s My Own Ghost is difficult to pigeon-hole. Perhaps the band’s own words describe it best: “We are a rock band. And sometimes a pop […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — What is it with Swedish bands and the Toto-worship? The Swedes have always led the rest of the world in melodic rock, but lately they’ve cornered the market […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Andy Alt introduces A Little Thunder™ – a revolutionary humbucker pickup that adds a bass signal to electric guitars. The addition of the bass feature comes at no […]
by Brian Sims – Photographer — November 3rd, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima, Ohio — Alice Cooper performed live at the Lima Civic Center Monday, Nov. 3. Alice Cooper Band: Chuck Garric […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Just in time for the cheerful holidays comes the new release Dead Winter Sun from the American metal band Born of Fire. Although they’ve been around since 1998, […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s hard to believe that German power metal band Mob Rules has been around long enough to be celebrating their 20th anniversary. Their debut album was released 15 […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been five years since Bulgarian melodic/progressive/power metal band Project Arcadia’s debut album From the Desert of Desire, but the band is finally back with a follow-up. Project […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Chicago’s Hessler is back with a revamped lineup and a new studio release. Following the departure of vocalist Lariyah Daniels, who left the group and then joined the occult […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Although it’s just their debut album that’s hit the shelves this summer, State Of Salazar are a group of experienced and versatile musicians, skilful in both progressive pop […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Richie Kotzen is embarking on a solo tour to promote his latest release The Essential Richie Kotzen on Loud And Proud Records. The iconic singer will return to […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel DFlux caught up with the twins backstage at the Halloweekend Black Mass Tour at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Opening for Black Veil Brides, Falling In […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournlaist — Brothers Max and Igor Cavalera latest project Cavalera Conspiracy released their recent studio album, Pandemonium, on Halloween. Max Cavalera talked with Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly and discussed reuniting […]
The lineup for the 2015 ProgPower USA Kickoff event has been confirmed. Former Silent Force (and current Royal Hunt) frontman DC Cooper will headline the event, with support from Sweden’s DRAGONLAND and Brazil’s ALMAH (featuring […]
Midweek Mayhem, opening night of the renowned ProgPower USA festival has its lineup officially unveiled for the 2015 edition of the show, to take place on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 at the Loft at Center […]
Fromer Enuff Z’nuff singer/songwriter DONNIE VIE will release his brand new solo album “The White Album“, on 1st December 2014 via Cargo Records. The doulbe CD album contains 17 all new classic Vie cuts as […]
Sparing countless metalheads from a meaningless, metal-less Halloween, grindpunk project Bite Wound is back with the third installment of the nauseatingly heavy Hallowed Grind EP series. Hallowed Grind III: Season of the Wound boasts three […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Making of George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead: “Uncensored – unseen – undead … this is the complete, no-holds-barred history of George A. Romero’s Day of the […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been four years since melodic metal project Allen-Lande last released an album (2010’s The Showdown). Russell Allen has been active in Symphony X and Adrenaline Mob in […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Swedish quintet Crazy Lixx have followed up 2012 release Riot Avenue with another record full of 80’s influenced glam tinged metal. Along with fellow countrymen Crashdiet and Finns […]
A SOUND OF THUNDER and VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT Bring Exclusive”Punk Mambo” Benefit Single to Humble Bundle Metal band A SOUND OF THUNDER has partnered with comic book publisher Valiant Entertainment to create a new benefit single, […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Starting out a musical career in your teens usually ends up with a highly-publicized nervous breakdown, a string of DUI accusations and, as a grand finale, the act […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — October 28th, 2014 at Loaded Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. — Industrialized rock band The Dark performed at Loaded Hollywood this past Tuesday, during their theme night Toxic […]
The solid-body Les Paul Standard and semi-acoustic ES-335 are the two most influential electric guitars ever to hit their respective genres. Now Gibson brings them together in the ES-Les Paul, a stunning “meeting of minds” […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — “You’re not my lover, is it wrong or right…? You’re not my lover, but you were last night…” Do you remember this tune? Maybe not as much an […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Imagine a melodic rock album that takes back you right into the heyday of the genre, the one that screams the late ‘80s with every single note and […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — October 25th, 2014 at Bar Sinister in Los Angeles, CA. — Vaudevillian rock act Ginger V played at Bar Sinister’s annual Halloween Ball this past Saturday. One of, […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — British melodic rockers Vega are back with their third album, titled Stereo Messiah. When Vega debuted back in 2010 with Kiss of Life it was tempting to […]
Announcing US Theatrical Tour & DVD and Digital Release! Featuring David Paich (Toto), Robby Krieger (The Doors), Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge), Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets), and Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot) Studio City, CA – Lightyear Entertainment […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — It has to be clearly stated that there’s one slight hitch in exploring the musical spheres of what the reviewers usually dub Melodic Hard Rock. As there’s been […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Hailing from Northern Ireland, Selene is making a valid attempt to join the swelling ranks of female fronted metal. Paradise Over is their latest effort – a six-track […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Never judge a book by its cover, the wise men say – and they couldn’t be all wrong, could they? Upon the first look at the album cover […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Making the best of a tragic situation is oftentimes impossible; why even bother reliving the moments of utter darkness when you can just walk away and hopefully put […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 17th, 2014 at Vam[‘d in LAs Vegas, NV. — Rocktober is living up to its high expectations as Lynam and Gus G rolled into Vamp’d for an […]
US Hard Rock/Progressive metallers Faithsedge have released a video for the song ‘Comes Crashing Down’, taken from their new album ‘The Answer Of Insanity’, out now on Scarlet Records. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8ldabtDKK0 After […]
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — October 9th, 2014 at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Nethrlands — Flying Colors is currently out on the road and recently stopped in Tilburg, Nethrlands on October 9th. Hardrock […]
by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — Back on April 5th, the multi-instrumentalist Bihlman Brothers, Jeff Jabo (Guitar) and Scot Little (Drums) appeared on stage at the Guitar Center Music Expo in Long Beach, CA […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — Shredguy Records’ latest studio release arrives from known shredders Toby Knapp and Markus Johansson. Using the moniker, Knapp/Johansson, the duo has joined efforts to deliver an eight-track shredfeast titled […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The busiest man in metal music strikes again. Phil Vincent’s full band, Legion, returns with a very solid release – their sixth CD – entitled Tempest. Phil seems […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Tango Down guitarist Scott Miller caught up with Hardrock Haven to discuss their brand new album Charming Devil; the ornate and high-class (with beautiful models) photo shoot resulting […]
“Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Sympathy For The Devil” and “Gimme Shelter” — the list of Rock ‘n’ Roll classics brought to us by The Rolling Stones almost is endless, as is […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Blue Eyed Christ mastermind John Norton at a local coffee shop in the magical city of Los Angeles. The two chatted […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Many bands have their fair share of ups and downs, setbacks and tragedies; and in the six years since All Hope Is Gone, it’s fair to say that […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 10th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — New super group, The Devil City Angels made a special stop in Las Vegas at Vamp’d and Hardrock […]
After 20 years, 10 albums and at age 50, Lenny Kravitz continues to deliver inspired rock ‘n’ roll. Tapping into the groove-oriented vibe of the ‘70s, which includes elements of R&B, Funk, Hard Rock and […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — From out of the wilds of northern New Jersey comes Corevalay, bringing with them an interesting musical mix of hard rock, metal, pop, and hip-hop. Laying down 10 […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — AZ is a band that hails from Alabama. The band is about to embark on a headlining tour in support of Brutally Beautiful that’s kicks off Oct. 15 […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — “It’s all in the family,” you might have thought when looking upon the family affairs that’s been the core of many a rock band throughout the history of […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 3rd, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, CA. — Hellion returned to the mix with an all-star lineup featuring Ann Boleyn on vocals, Scott Warren of Dio […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Perhaps the most unique thing about Whitesnake is that this four- or five-piece band is in fact a one man’s band in many respects and that the frequent […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Call it postmodernism or think about the freedom of choice that comes with seniority – there’s more super groups in rock than you can enumerate in one breath […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — An average melodic rock/AOR fan doesn’t need to be specifically introduced to NIVA. The Swedish act has created quite a buzz among the aficionados of the genre with […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Revolution is the debut release from Spanish rockers Xtasy. The band began as a studio project consisting of vocalist Silvia and guitarist Jorge in 2011, and the pair […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — New Super group Devil City Angels performed at Las Vegas at Vamp’d on October 10th. Devil City Angels is comprised of Rikki Rocket, Tracii Guns, Brandon Gibbs, and […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — If you loved the ‘80s, Inside Metal: The Pioneers of Los Angeles Hard Rock And Metal documentary will be right up your alley. Inside Metal chronicles the rise […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Lynam is gearing up for a West Coast trek with Gus G. The band will make a special appearance at Vamp’d October 17th. Halfway To Hell is Lynam’s […]
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — October 4th & 5th, 2014 at Champions Park in Louisville, KY. — Thousands of rock and metal fans descended upon Champions Park in Louisville, KY on October 4th […]
Ep3: Strut, Are You Gonna Go My Way — Soundcheck’s three-part Internet exclusive with Lenny Kravitz wraps up with the last installment of the interview and the live concert performance of the new song “Strut” […]
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — September 28, 2014 at Mohegan in Uncasville, CT. — Nearly sold out, people shoulder to shoulder, seat to seat, lights dim … then it hits you; with the […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Faithsedge has recently released their second studio album entitled The Answer of Insanity. This California-based quartet consists of vocalist/guitarist Giancarlo Floridia, well-respected bass player and producer Fabrizio Grossi, […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — As Mötley Crüe are slowly bidding farewell to the rock world, Nikki Sixx has returned with his third studio album with Sixx:A.M. Over three years since This Is […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Mike Tramp is a name that you surely recognize – from his early days spent singing in a front of a Danish teenybopper audience, through White Lion and […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Swedish hard rock/heavy metal wrecking crew Fatal Smile returned this year with a new album, their fifth overall, titled White Trash Heroes. The hard rocking and relentlessly touring […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — UK-based technical metal band Synaptik makes their debut this year with a full-length album titled The Mechanisms of Consequence. Synaptik is a new band, but its members have […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Charlotte Wessels of Delain recently talked with Hardrock Haven’s Senior Photojournalist Anabel Dflux prior to their concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. on September 29, […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Dianne van Giersbergen from Xandria recently talked with Hardrock Haven’s Senior Photojournalist Anabel Dflux prior to their concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. on September […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Henrik Klingenberg and Pasi Kauppinen of Sonata Arctica recently talked with Hardrock Haven’s Senior Photojournalist Anabel Dflux prior to their concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 29, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Symphonic metal act Xandria is currently embarked on their first US tour! Opening for Delain and […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 29, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Finnish metal band Sonata Arctica dominated Hollywood this past Monday night! Putting on a brilliant performance […]
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 29, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Dutch symphonic band Delain played with Xandria and Sonata Arctica at the House of Blues Hollywood […]
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — September 26th, 2014 at Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. — Thrash metal legends, Overkill, call New Jersey home, but on Friday night, Connecticut was family. One of the […]
The 2000s see the Hard Rock and Metal genres at a crossroads. While modern Metal continues to push to the extremes, a resurgent interest in the sounds of the ’70s and ’80s has produced new […]
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Shaman’s Harvest’s fifth studio album, their first since 2009, finds the band ready to cement their position amongst the best in the U.S. hard rock scene. Smokin’ Hearts… […]
by Craig Newman – Columnist — The Norwegian singer (Leaves’ Eyes and ex-Theater of Tragedy) recorded her fifth solo album and took time to talk briefly about her new album on Napalm Records while doing […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — American hard rockers Tango Down are back with a new album, their fourth overall, titled Charming Devil. The band made a major splash with their previous album (2012’s […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Overloaded is the latest release by Italian bass master Alberto Rigoni. In a departure from his older releases, Rigoni has moved his music in a much more progressive […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — You don’t really have to be a staunch Maiden follower with Eddie the Head’s lovely face smiling from every t-shirt in your closet to know what this book […]
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux sat down back stage with Sharon den Adel from Dutch symphonic band Within Temptation at the beautiful Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. The […]
Ep2 Always on the Run, Dirty White Boots — Lenny Kravitz is back with his 10th studio album titled Strut. Strut was released on his own label, Roxie Records, and features 12 new songs. Soundcheck […]
by Craig Newman – Columnist — September 26th, 2014 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA. — The last time Within Temptation performed across North America was seven years ago and last year Amaranthe headlined […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — The wait is finally over. This Fall if you were looking for an album that explodes with huge guitar riffs and explosive vocals than World On Fire featuring […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swiss melodic rock kings Gotthard are back with a new studio album, their eleventh overall, titled Bang!. It’s the second album since the unfortunate death of founding […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 2008, Are You Ready to Rock was the third album from Swedish melodic rockers Eclipse. In recent years Eclipse, which features singer/guitarist Erik Martensson […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Ronny Lee is a name that might not have been a trademark in the world of rock and perhaps is not so widely known. This status quo, however, […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Midnight Rising is the fourth progressive metal release from the trio that calls themselves Oceans of Night. This Scott Mosher led project blends melodic progressive rock with heavy […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 20th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Every once in awhile the stars align to give classic rock music fans an epic night of rock […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — How many bands from the ‘80s were thought of as promising or attention-grabbers back in the day, only to fall into obscurity and be lost in the midst […]
Edge Of Paradise Tour Diary — While it certainly was not the band’s first time cranking the volume out of California, this trip marks the first go in the Lone-Star state. Texas, which is the […]
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — The Chimpz swing back onto the scene with a raucous new EP and rap-rock fans should be happier than a kid getting a barrel full of dancing monkeys […]
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Richie Faulkner is Louder Than Life in a renewed, inspired Judas Priest — Richie Faulkner’s modest as he tries to gracefully deflect flattering comments aimed at him by […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — There have been some major changes in the Evergrey camp since the Swedish dark progressive metal pioneers released their 2011 album Glorious Collision. Drummer Hannes Van Dahl […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — There has been a resurgence in recent years of Toto-inspired AOR. Bands like Sonic Station, Lionville and Houston have all done well revisiting that classic sound, but […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Lest we think that British rock is all Coldplay and Radiohead, here comes York-based Scream Arena to remind us that British rock n’ roll used to be […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Don’t be fooled by the title of the ninth endeavor of the Swedish Power Metal giants! Even though the title of Hammerfall’s newly released album suggest there’s been […]
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Traditional heavy metal has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, with classic bands like Saxon, Angel Witch and Satan releasing albums worthy of the NWOBHM glory days, […]
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — How many bands are to the point where they are putting out multiple albums per year? Well, it wasn’t too many months ago that Hardrock Haven covered Miss […]
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — California-based Hailey Woodruff is aiming to do it all, and her debut release simply entitled LP shows that she comes pretty darn close. Hailey paints herself as a […]
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Devilment front man Dani Filth to discuss the new project! Brushing on topics such as the band’s structure, upcoming tour, new […]
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — One band that is responsible for taking the Thrash scene to a new level is Overkill. During the past 35 years, Overkill has taken nothing for granted. The […]
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Osukaru is the brain child of Swedish guitarist Oz Osukaru, his vehicle in the realm of melodic rock. Osukaru have actually been recording and performing for a good five […]
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Colmunist — Buckle up and hold on tight, 220 Volt is back – as electrifying as ever! The legendary Swedish hard rock outfit returns with the new album titled Walkin’ […]
by John Kindred – Publisher — V.H.F. is the brainchild of drummer Todd “Vinny” Vinciguerra. The three-piece trio also features bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder) and guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger, Whitesnake, TSO). […]
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