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M!SS CRAZY | Clones
by Dan Skiba— Guest Columnist — Markus Allen Christopher and his crazy cohorts are back at it again with the release of Clones via Eonian Records. For those not familiar with the band, M!SS CRAZY […]
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Better Noise Films Drops “The Retaliators” Trailer, Film to Feature On-Screen Appearances by Tommy Lee, Jacoby Shaddix, and Several Others
In THE RETALIATORS, an upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder. A high-octane original soundtrack and cameos from some of the biggest names in rock […]
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Acclaimed Rockers ALTER BRIDGE Announce New Album, “Pawns & Kings” + Release Title Track
Seventh Studio Album Now Available for Pre-Order HERE Lyric Video For Epic Title Track “Pawns & Kings” Since 2004, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE have been known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack that has garnered […]
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Ann Wilson Touring in support of latest studio album ‘Fierce Bliss’
There is a calm, serene spirituality about Ann Wilson in 2022 which instantly draws you to her. She feels like a warm, wise someone who has seen enough bullshit to know how to avoid it calmly, and […]
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Royal Metal Powerhouse HAMMER KING Releases New Single “Invisible King” + Video
HAMMER KING continue to prove themselves as an unstoppable force in the German heavy and power metal world and report back on the journey to their new full-length, Kingdemonium, delivering another taste of what fans […]
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NOTHING MORE – Launch “Spirits” Test In Advance of October 14th Album “Spirits”
TAKE “SPIRITS” TEST & FIND YOUR SPIRIT TYPE NOW AT HTTPS://SPIRITSTEST.COM/ Three-time Grammy-nominated, San Antonio-based rock outfit NOTHING MORE have added an extra element to their upcoming album SPIRITS, due October 14 via BETTER NOISE […]
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Madame Mayhem Releases New Single “Inside Out”
Madame Mayhem has released her new single “Inside Out” to all digital platforms and radio. The Manhattan born singer/songwriter and burgeoning rock icon-in-the-making has weaponized the darkness, turning it into a rallying cry for all who were ever […]
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SUNLESS SKY to release Prelude To Madness on Pure Steel Records
Pure Steel records is proud to announce the upcoming new album of Sunless Sky Prelude to Madness will be released on 29th July 2022! The pre-order phase will start on July 22nd, 2022 in our […]
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Brian May & Graham Gouldman to mark historic images delivered from James Webb Space Telescope with “Floating In Heaven”
JWST now has its own soundtrack. Listen: http://www.BrianMay.lnk.to/FloatingInHeaven The most powerful telescope ever launched into space, the James Webb Space Telescope – launched December 2021 and which entered orbit in January 2022 – finally becomes operational this week. […]
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Talas Announce New Album ‘1985’
TALAS is back with the release of their new album 1985, which will see a September 23, 2022 release via Metal Blade Records. Fans can preorder the album and check out the new single “Crystal […]
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SAVAGE MASTER reveal second track from new SHADOW KINGDOM album
Today, horror heavy metallers Savage Master reveal the new track “Spirit of Death.” The track is the second to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated fourth album, Those Who Hunt at Night, set for international release on August 5th via Shadow Kingdom Records. […]
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Dark Rockers SCARLET DORN Reveal Details for New Album ‘Queen Of Broken Dreams’
German dark rockers Scarlet Dorn will release their third studio album, ‘Queen Of Broken Dreams’, on September 30th, 2022 via SPV Recordings. The album contains 12 new songs and will be released as Limited LP Edition including red […]
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Queensryche – Announce New Album “Digital Noise Alliance” Out In October And First Single “In Extremis”
With a career that not only spans, but has charted the course of multiple genres, QUEENSRŸCHE remains a force in their own right. “Digital Noise Alliance”, QUEENSRŸCHE’s 16th studio album, that will be out October 7th, […]
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Seven Kingdoms | Zenith
by John Kindred— Publisher — Florida’s Seven Kingdoms return with their seventh studio release aptly titled Zenith. The group has been hammering out an existence since 2007 when they released their debut independent studio album […]
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King’s X announce ‘Three Sides of One’; first new studio album in 14 years
The legendary King’s X, comprised of dUg Pinnick, Ty Tabor & Jerry Gaskill, are pleased to announce the release of their 13th studio album ‘Three Sides of One’ on the 2nd September 2022. With the […]
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GATHERING OF KINGS to release new album “Enigmatic” via RN Records on July 29th, 2022!
Swedish melodic hard rockers Gathering Of Kings third studio album “Enigmatic” will be released on July 29th via RN Records. The album was mixed and mastered by award-winning producer Thomas “Plec” Johansson in Skövde, Sweden […]
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THUNDERMOTHER Releases Heart-Warming Video For New Album Single “Hot Mess”!
Hardly any hard rock act has seen a rise recent years like the all-female rock band THUNDERMOTHER. Following their latest, chart-breaking album Heat Wave (2020), that has been praised by both fans and international music press […]
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In Concert: STYX
by John Kindred— Publisher — Starlight Theater, Kansas City, MO, USA, June 14, 2022 Styx is currently out on a co-headlining tour with REO Speedwagon, which also features Loverboy opening the show. The tour dubbed […]
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In Concert: REO Speedwagon
by Ashleigh McDaniel— Guest Photojournalist — Starlight Theater, Kansas City, MO, USA, June 14, 2022 Midwest favorite, REO Speedwagon takes the stage at Starlight on what is the hottest night of the summer so far. […]
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In Concert: Loverboy
by John Kindred— Publisher — Starlight Theater, Kansas City, MO, USA, June 14, 2022 The legends of rock, REO Speedwagon, Styx & Loverboy made a stop in Kansas City at the Starlight Theatre for the […]
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DRAGONLAND return with new single ‘The Power Of The Nightstar’, out now on AFM Records
Melodic power metal masters DRAGONLAND return with new single ‘The Power Of The Nightstar’. More than ten years without a new studio album could be reason enough for a band to fall into oblivion, unless […]
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In Concert: Whitesnake, Foreigner & Europe
by Marija Brettle with Emma Jenkins— Senior Columnist — Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, England, May 20, 2022 Tonight is a special night, a night where for the price of one ticket, you get to see […]
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THE DEAD DAISIES SET TO RADIATE SOME HEAT WITH NEW SINGLE & EU TOUR
Metaverse Cinematic Showcases Daisy and The Daisies Digital Offspring ‘Radiance’ is the first single from The Dead Daisies’ upcoming new album set for release in August. The band have been writing and recording over the last couple of months […]
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SICK N’ BEAUTIFUL ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘STARSTRUCK’
TO BE RELEASED ON JULY 15, 2022NEW SINGLE & VIDEO, ‘THIS IS NOT THE END’ OUT NOW Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of a new studio album from intergalactic metallers […]
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MASQUERADE: A TRUE ROCK ‘N ROLL EXPERIENCE RETURNS AFTER COVID-19
For two years, the world as most people knew it, was turned upside down. Ever since Covid-19 brought concerts and tours to a crashing halt, the global live music industry has been in a bind […]
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In Concert: Nothing More
by John Kindred— Publisher — Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO., 5/22/2022 Nothing More, currently co-headlining a U.S. tour with labelmates Asking Alexandria with support from Atreyu and Eva Under Fire, kicked things off May 13th […]
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In Concert: Kansas
by Jerry Watson — Guest Photographer — Kansas State University’s McCain Auditorium in Manhattan, KS, 5/18/2022 Long gone are the Aggieville bars and pubs that the progressive rock band Kansas used to play in when […]
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CRIMSON SUN Sign With Gramophone Records Release New Single “Feed The Fire”
The lads and lass of CRIMSON SUN have returned from a two-year hiatus with the first single from their upcoming album. The Finnish five-piece has signed a worldwide deal with Gramophone Records, and are wasting no time […]
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In Concert: Megadeth, Lamb of God with Trivium & In Flames
by Kayla Stensland— Photojournalist— Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls, SD, April 24, 2022 The show was all-around amazing! In Flames started the night off by getting everybody on their toes. Trivium seemed to put […]
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Forever Still Release Video for new single “Can’t Begin to Explain”
After releasing two successful albums through the world’s largest, independent record label Nuclear Blast Records, being nominated for the Metal Hammer Awards, having toured with bands such as Lacuna Coil and Children of Bodom and […]
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In Concert: Apocalyptica & Lacuna Coil
by Tamara Igleheart— Photojournalist — Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA, April 14, 2022 After two years of rescheduling and postponement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cell-O Tour finally visited Los Angeles on April 14, […]
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Amoriello | Phantom Sounds
by John Kindred— Publisher — Shredguy Records continues to carry the Metal torch dropping its latest studio release from guitarist Thomas Amoriello. Flying under the banner of his surname, Amoriello, Thomas Amoriello offers up his […]
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In Concert: AFI
by Tamara Igleheart— Photojournalist — The Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, March 25, 2022 Scores of Despair Faction members gathered at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA for two sold-out AFI shows on Friday, March […]
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D.D. Verni of Overkill
by Steve Patrick— Sr. Columnist — Things don’t always go according to plan in the course of music journalism. Oftentimes something negative happens (e.g., bad weather, traffic jams, visa issues, general Rockstar tardiness) and this […]
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In Concert: Trinity of Terror
by Tamara Igleheart— Photojournalist — The Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, CA, March 18, 2022 The monstrous Trinity of Terror tour featuring Ice Nine Kills, Motionless in White, and Black Veil Brides touched down in Los Angeles […]
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Amyr Abadawn | The New Chapter
by John Kindred— Publisher — Shredguy Records continues to keep Shred guitar alive. This go-around the label offers up its 41st studio album with the release of Amyr Abadawn’s The New Chapter. Hailing from Singapore, […]
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BJ Laneby of M.ILL.ION
by Konstantin Chilikin — Columnist — BJ Laneby of M.ILL.ION It’s not a secret that Sweden has very strong rock and metal scene, especially when it comes to melodic kinds of genres. The fact that […]
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Saxon | Carpe Diem
by Sean “The Hell Destroyer” Peck— Guest Columnist — This is my very first album review; this is how I roll after reading hundreds reviewing my stuff, now the shoe is on the other foot. […]
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Lori Barber (Hoppenheit) of Stiletto
by Konstantin Chilikin— Columnist — First, I want to apologize to Lori Barber (née Hoppenheit), ex-bass player of a Canadian hard rock band Stiletto, that it took THAT long to post this interview. It was […]
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Shredguy Records Set to release Amoriello’s 3rd Album ‘Phantom Sounds’
Shredguy Records is proud to present the 3rd release from AMORIELLO entitled Phantom Sounds. The New Jersey based heavy metal guitarist Thomas Amoriello leads the charge on this traditional metal offering that includes soaring vocals, […]
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Geir Arne Dale of The Norseman Company
by Konstantin Chilikin — Columnist — 2021 brought quite a few new names to the hard rock and AOR scene. NESTOR is probably the biggest surprise, but if you like it hard and solid, than […]
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Seven Kingdoms reveal Cover Art and Track-Listing for 5th full-length album, ‘Zenith’
Seven Kingdoms have revealed the Cover Artwork and Track-Listing for their 5th full-length album! ‘Zenith’ was recorded at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, FL and 8 Arms Audio in Orlando, FL during the summer and fall 2021. […]
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Toby Knapp | Psychic Contagion
by John Kindred — Publisher — Late in 2021, guitarist Toby Knapp released a four-song EP titled Psychic Contagion. The EP precedes his next full-length effort titled From the Aether, to be released by Moribund […]
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Steve Price & Nick Z Marino | The Red Moon Project
by John Kindred — Publisher — Current Yngwie Malmsteen keyboardist and vocalist, Nick Z Marino, recently joined forces with former Thor guitarist Steve Price and drop their first studio effort titled the Red Moon Project. […]
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Rat Pak Records set to release Ty Tabor (King’s X) “Shades”
Acclaimed King’s X guitarist, songwriter, and co-vocalist Ty Tabor has today announced his latest solo album, Shades, out on March 4th via Rat Pak Records. The upcoming 11th solo album features 10 brand new songs […]
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RECKLESS LOVE release new single ‘Turborider’ out now on AFM Records
RECKLESS LOVE release new single ‘Turborider’, out now on AFM records, new album ‘Turborider’ out 25th February. UK co-headline Tour in Spring with Dan Reed Network, Collateral supporting. Following a 4-year hiatus and just recently […]
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Shredguy Records Releasing The New Chapter From Amyr Abadawn
Shredguy Records releasing The New Chapter by guitarist/producer Amyr Abadawn. […]
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Lokerse Feesten 2021
by Elsie Roymans— Sr. Photojournalist — July 31, 2021, at @ Lokerse Feesten, Belgium — We had a blast @Lokerse Feesten 2021, despite the rain and COVID-19 guidelines. It sure felt great to be back […]
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Steve Price (ex THOR), Nick Z Marino (Yngwie Malmsteen) CD Available on Shredguy Records
Shredguy Records will be distributing an album that has been recorded by virtuoso guitarist Steve Price (ex THOR) and virtuoso keyboardist and vocalist Nick Z Marino (Yngwie Malmsteen). Titled The Red Moon Project, this album […]
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Alexandra’s Most Listened 2020 Albums
by Alexandra Mrozowska— Senior Columnist — Including (but not limited to): Sons of Apollo – MMXX Dynazty – The Dark Delight Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall – We Are The Night Jeff Scott Soto – Wide […]
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Jon Siejka of Magic Dance
by Alexandra Mrozowska— Senior Columnist — More or less fifteen years ago journos and fans alike started to talk about a “new wave” of Glam and Sleaze Metal, some with hopes of bringing the ‘80s […]
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Andie K of Key of F
by Alexx Calise— Columnist — The ladies of The Key of F, an LA-based rock/pop duo consisting of vocalist, Andie K, and multi-instrumentalist, Marie Pettit are getting back into the “swing” of things with their […]
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BUTCHER BABIES DEBUT AN EVOLVED NEW SOUND IN NEW SINGLE “BOTTOM OF A BOTTLE”
BAND ALSO RELEASES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WINE‘BLOOD RED’ CALLED “BUTCHER BURGUNDY” Metal mainstays, recording artists Butcher Babies today release their first new single in three years called “Bottom Of A Bottle” with celebratory new wine […]
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Abby K is BACK! With her power ballad “I Thought That I Loved You”
Charlotte, N.C. – Abby K sets the tone in her power ballad“I Thought That I Loved You” and tells a story that makes a heart hurt. Through her vocals, she rises in embracing the soul, the heart, […]
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Chris Porcianko of Vanishing Point
by Alexandra Mrozowska— Senior Columnist — The concept of a happy place in afterlife, whether you call it heaven, paradise or Elysium, has been a source of inspiration for countless artists throughout centuries. And it […]
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Kill City Kills
by Alexandra Mrozowska — Senior Columnist — Just like every other aspect of people’s lives, music has gone from local to global. It’s particularly visible in the countries once separated from the Western world by […]
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Denied | The Decade of Disruption
by John Kindred— Publisher — Denied returns with their 5th full-length studio album aptly titled The Decade of Disruption. The new album features ex-Artillery Soren Adamsen, who took over vocal duties in 2018, former Opeth […]
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In Concert: The 69 Eyes
by Tamara Igleheart — Photojournalist — @ The Whisky A Go-Go 02/07/2020 The 69 Eyes are currently making their way across North America with Wednesday 13, Sumo Cyco, and The Crowned on the Hell Has […]
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Jeremy Paul Hicks-Kachik of the The Quarantined
by Alexx Calise — Columnist — Hardrock Haven chatted with the talented Jeremy Paul Hicks-Kachik of the politically charged post-grunge group, The Quarantined. Read on to learn more about Jeremy’s influences, go-to gear and how […]
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HARDROCK HAVEN WRITERS’ TOP 10 ALBUMS FOR 2019!
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 […]
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In Concert: Rival Sons
by Jadranka Jade – Sr. Photojournalist — November 5, 2019 at Rock City in Nottingham, U.K. — Touring in support of their wildly popular new album, Feral Roots which was released in January [ngg src=”galleries” […]
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DR. PHEABES | Army Of The Sun
by Dan Skiba — Columnist — Doctor Pheabes is an odd-named band hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Army Of The Sun is their 3rd release. The band definitely works under the “Friends & Family” […]
Concert Reviews 2019
In Concert: Get The Led Out
by Jerry Watson — Guest Photojournalist — There are Led Zeppelin tribute bands and then there is Get The Led Out, a Philadelphia-based group of six world-class musicians who re-create the depth and glory of […]
Interviews
Keven Eknes
by Dan Corey — Guest Columnist — I was very excited to have a chance to speak with Keven Eknes, a multi-award-winning, multi-faceted guitarist who is also an all-around nice guy. Keven has played for […]
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The Divined
by Dan Corey — Guest Columnist — I was fortunate to have a chance to speak with The Divined after they came off a hot set at The Whiskey-A-Go-Go in Hollywood the other night. Frontman […]
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Sean Martin of The Quarantined
Hardrock Haven recently got a chance to sit and chat with Sean Martin, leader of SoCal-based band The Quarantined, to get his thoughts on music, life, and political activism. Here’s what he had to say. […]
Concert Reviews 2019
In Concert: Judas Priest
by Tamara Igleheart — Photojournalist — Judas Priest @ Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA 6/28/19 Few bands can say they have been going strong in the music industry for nearly 50 years and still sound […]
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Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity
by Chris Willow — Guest Columnist — Dark Tranquillity is a Swedish Melodic Death Metal group formed in 1989, Gothenburg, Sweden. Mikael Stanne, vocal and lead guitarist Niklas Sundin were the founding members. Other three […]
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Christina and Bruce Baldwin of Ascent
by Daniel Corey — Guest Columnist — I recently had a chance to talk to Christina and Bruce Baldwin, collectively known as Ascent: an exciting rock duo based out of Southern California. They describe their […]
Concert Reviews 2019
RockHard Festival 2019
by Arta Gailuma — Photojournalist — Since the first edition in 2003 Rock Hard Festival has become one of the most important metal open- airs in Germany. Located in a lovely spot directly next to […]
Concert Reviews 2019
Rocklahoma 2019
by Zane Cash — Photojournalist — Biggest Rocklahoma Ever! 13th Annual Rocklahoma Wraps Record-Breaking Weekend With Over 77,000 In Attendance May 24, 25 & 26 At Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds In Pryor, Oklahoma The […]
Concert Reviews 2019
In Concert: Uriah Heep
by Gary Dean Ash — Contributing Writer — What I witnessed at the Uriah Heep concert was nothing short of epic Rock ‘n’ Roll! The band is currently on tour with Judas Priest but made […]
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Tarja Turunen
by Chris Willow — Guest Columnist — Tarja Turunen (ex Nightwish), a gorgeous Finnish fairytale lady and her opera metal band Tarja are ready to rev you up and her as high as D6 soprano […]
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Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions
by Chris Willow — Guest Columnist — Rock The Coast Festival is a fresh quite new concert project. It is the new edition of Fuengirola Festival and Marenostrum Music Castle Park. https://www.rockthecoastfestival.es/19/en/home/ The intention of […]
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Andrzej Citowicz Releases Video for ‘Silver Sail’, ‘In Time’ Album Out Now
The official video for the song “Silver Sail” from the Cairo-based Polish guitarist Andrzej Citowicz can be seen below. The track is taken from his new solo album In Time, released independently on September the […]
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Michal Pakulski Announces Details of His New Solo Album: The Road
The Warsaw-based guitar player Michal Pakulski will release his solo album The Road via Musicola on September the 2nd, 2016. The album contains eight instrumental tracks, its release preceded by the single “Pain”. It will […]
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CETI: Snakes Of Eden Album Cover Artwork Revealed
CETI – the Polish hard rock/heavy metal act – will release its new studio album Snakes Of Eden in early October. The recording process was finished in June. Ahead of the album release, the cover […]
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Smokey Fingers – Promised Land EPK video, Details of Second Album Announced
Promised Land is the new album by the Italian Southern Rockers Smokey Fingers. This new record will be out on Tanzan Music on September the 9th and was preceded by the single “The Road Is […]
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Andrzej Citowicz Release First In Time Album Trailer
The Cairo-based Polish guitarist Andrzej Citowicz releases his new solo album “In Time” towards the end of this year. The recording’s proceeded in collaboration with the German multi-instrumentalist and producer Dirk Arnicke and the Polish […]