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LIVE! | Rock on the Range 2013 Concert Photo Galleries

Publisher — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:33:28 +0000

by Chris A. - Senior Photojournalist – May 17-19, 2013 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio [Press Release] In just seven years, ROCK ON THE RANGE–America’s premier destination rock festival–has grown to a sold-out, three night music celebration with more than 50 bands performing this past weekend (Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 at [...]

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Lord | Digital Lies

Publisher — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:54:09 +0000

by Justin Gaines - Senior Columnist/News Editor – Australian traditional/power metal force Lord is back with a new album, titled Digital Lies. It’s the fourth full-length from the band, which of course was formed as a solo project for (now former) Dungeon frontman Lord Tim, and while Lord may have started as something of a [...]

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JON OLIVA: New Solo Album Raise The Curtain Release Dates Announced

Publisher — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:23:52 +0000

JON OLIVA’S PAIN and SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva will release his first-ever solo album, “Raise The Curtain”, on June 21 in Europe and July 2 in North America via AFM Records. The 11-song CD, which contains ideas collected over the course of the last four or five years, was tracked this past winter at Morrisound [...]

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Giuntini | Giuntini Project IV

Publisher — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:34:11 +0000

by Jenn Carbaugh - Columnist – Aldo Guitini is a guitarist that tends to take his time when he is crafting new music. It has been over six years since part three of his Giuntini Project was released. With the assistance of Tony Martin, ex-Black Sabbath vocalist, the album doesn’t seem to fall flat. The [...]

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The Distorting Glass | The Germ

Publisher — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:20:59 +0000

by Joe Mis - Senior Columnist – The Distorting Glass is a four-piece electronic rock act based in London, and their music is perhaps best described on the band’s own web site as “Faustian Rock” … Think Muse meets Trent Reznor meets William Blake in a dark alley.” Founded in 2011 by sound engineer turned [...]

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Rich Antonelli | Voiceless

Publisher — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:14:03 +0000

by Alissa Ordabai - Senior Columnist – $kyhigh guitarist and lead guitarist of the Bon Jovi tribute band Bon Jersey drives home a simple point on his debut release. Fame and hype – he reminds us – don’t guarantee substance or quality. Bigger names on bigger budgets have been releasing ambitious instrumental albums this year, [...]

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Redrum | Victims of Our Circumstance

Publisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:23:09 +0000

by Nikiforos Skoumas - Columnist – It has been a good five years since the release of Redrum’s debut album No Turning Back. The Greek-German outfit fronted by renowned singer Michael Bormann has returned with a new offering in melodic hard rock effectively shattering one’s perception of Redrum being a one-off project-album. Guitarists Athan Kazakis [...]

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Artlantica | Across The Seven Seas

Publisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:15:52 +0000

by Jenn Carbaugh - Columnist – Artlantica’s debut album, Across The Seven Seas, is a compilation of Neo-classical charm and witty instrumentals. The band comes from the remnants of Artension and Angel of Eden and includes guitarist Roger Staffelbach, vocalist John West, and keyboardist Mistheria. There are also those who lent a musically gifted hand [...]

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Hey Vanity | Breathe, Bleed, Grow

Publisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:27 +0000

by Joe Mis - Senior Columnist – Hey Vanity is not something you yell at someone looking in a mirror. Rather it is a four-piece indie rock band that hails from Essex in the UK. This guitar-driven quartet has just released their debut EP entitled Breathe, Bleed, Grow, and a solid debut it is. A [...]

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Santa Cruz | Screaming For Adrenaline

Publisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:51:50 +0000

by Mark Allen - Senior Columnist – Fans of that Scandinavian neo-sleaze sound will think Christmas has come early when they hear the combustible licks and red-hot hooks of Santa Cruz, the Finnish band poised to make some serious noise in the retro-rock revival realm. If you like your hair-metal ‘80s-esque and melodically sleazy with [...]

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Heaven’s Basement CD T-shirt Giveaway

Publisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25:16 +0000

ENTER HERE!!! Total Assault and Hardrock Haven our giving one lucky winner a copy of Heaven’s Basement studio album Filthy Empire and a band t-shirt! Include your name, e-mail, and snail mail address! HEAVEN’S BASEMENT SET FOR APPEARANCES AT MAJOR U.S. ROCK FESTIVALS. TAPPED AS MAIN SUPPORT FOR BUCKCHERRY ON U.S. DATES. DEBUT ALBUM FILTHY [...]

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LIVE! | ROCK ON THE RANGE 2013 DAY 1

Publisher — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:52:49 +0000

by Chris A. - Senior Photojournalist – Grey skies welcomed the attendees to the 2013 Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio’s Crew Stadium on the opening Friday morning. Now an institution and in its seventh season, Rock On The Range brings some of the best rock n’ roll bands in the world to [...]

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Joey “Chicago” Walser of Devour The Day

Publisher — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:55:06 +0000

by Deb Rao - Senior Columnist – Devour The Day featuring former members of Egypt Central, Joey “Chicago” Walser and Blake Allison, have released their debut album Time & Pressure on Fat Lady Music. Their first single “Good Man” Is currently heating up the Active Radio Charts. Devour The Day take it to the road [...]

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Dawn of Ashes Kristof Bathory

Publisher — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:26:38 +0000

by Anabel Dflux - Photojournalist – Kristof Bathory talks about their latest album Anathema, the band’s symbolism, and what fans should expect from Dawn of Ashes in the future. Hardrock Haven: Congratulations on your newest album, Anathema. How are the fans responding to it? Kristof Bathory: So far all of the feedback has been very [...]

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SACRED GUARDIAN replaces SONIC PULSE at Warriors Of Metal Fest VI OpenAir

News Editor — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:59:27 +0000

The Warriors of Metal Open Air Festival has revealed that due to unforeseen circumstances, Sonic Pulse has had to cancel their appearance at the festival this year. They will be replaced by Puerto Rican power metal band Sacred Guardian. Sacred Guardian guitarist, Jose A. Blondet states: “We are glad to announce that Sacred Guardian will [...]

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ROBIN BECK Announces New Album Release “Underneath”‏

News Editor — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:56:00 +0000

American rock singer Robin Beck will release her new album “Underneath” on HMMR Records through Cargo Records on August 12th in the UK and August 15th in the rest of Europe. Release dates for the U.S. to be announced. The cover artwork for the CD can be seen below. To read a track-by-track breakdown of the album and to hear audio samples visit Robinbeckrocks.com. WHAT’S ‘UNDERNEATH’? For her latest album, “Underneath” Beck took a chance and allowed some [...]

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Timo Tolkki’s Avalon | The Land of New Hope

Publisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:55:33 +0000

by Ron Higgins - Columnist – Although rock operas and concept albums seem to be all the rage right now, if there was ever an artist who was meant to release a symphonic power metal rock opera, Timo Tolkki would be it. But if you’re going to embark on such a noble adventure and you’re [...]

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Queensryche’s Geoff Tate

Publisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:45:16 +0000

by Deb Rao - Senior Columnist – It is always sad to see the division of a band that has made such a great impact in the music business. In respect to both parties you deal with the card you are dealt with and move on. Queensyrche singer Geoff Tate has done just that with [...]

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Will Hunt of Evanescence & Device

Publisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:22:17 +0000

by Chris A. - Senior Photojournalist – “Device” the new project by Disturbed front-man David Draiman is making waves in the heavy metal world. Selected as the 2013 “Best New Talent” Draiman’s taken the act on the road where his touring band is comprised of guitarist “Virus” known for his work with “Dope” and Will [...]

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LIVE! | Dawn of Ashes

Publisher — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:24:30 +0000

by Anabel Dflux - Photojournalist – May 11, 2013 at Bar Sinister in Hollywood, CA – Brainchild of Kristof Bathory, Dawn of Ashes formed in 2001 and has since been a prevalent force in the heavy music scene. The band’s sound is derived from a unique combination of genre elements, ranging from black metal, shock [...]

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