by Jorden Rex Staff Writer It has been said that the South American metal fans are the most enthusiastic and rabid of all metal fans. Yet, we hear little in the way of South American metal. Sure, there’s Sepultura and the Cavalera brothers’ off-shoot projects, and old Inquisition, but little [...]
by Franco Wissa Staff Writer It was fellow Hardrock Haven staff writer, Jordan Rex, who, in his bio, talks about a “gut reaction” when hearing a particular track. He goes on to say, “… if the music itself doesn’t elicit an emotional response of some sort, what’s the point.” Truer [...]
by John Kindred Staff Writer It’s been two years since Fatal Smile’s third album was released. Moving to a new label, Frontiers, has not led to a follow-up release; instead the band has re-released World Domination with the addition of a couple bonus tracks. The narrative of the Swedish rock [...]
by Trevor Portz Staff Writer Progressive Rock and Metal are difficult genres to master. Based on the technical prowess necessary to truly compete in the Prog world, this may seem a fairly obvious statement. But musical proficiency is not the only element needed to make memorable Prog Rock. Without [...]
by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer If his previous album, Requiem, sounded like it was conceived and executed inside an airless tomb – so dense and taut was the material – on his new record John 5 relaxes his grip, introducing a touch of off-hand splendour to his lab-like modus operandi which has [...]
by Joe Mis Staff Writer Mediterranean modern melodic metal is probably the most apt description of Danger Angel’s new self-titled release. Danger Angel is a solid radio friendly debut album by a talented sextet hailing from Athens, Greece. If melodic rock is your thing then this 13-track album [...]
by Derric Miller Staff Writer If you are a major Progressive Metal fan, then Fates Warning was most likely the first band to make you realize how spectacular Metal could be … yes, even before Dream Theater probably took their place in your personal hierarchy of favorite bands. Their landmark [...]
by Franco Wissa Staff Writer While known for his progressive metal work with Fatal Force, Danish guitarist Torben Enevoldsen takes a more melodic approach with this his side project, Acacia Avenue. Sounding like the vocal heavy sounds of Final Frontier, Work of Art and others of the same genre, [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Behind the Wire is the third release from Chariot, one of the bands that emerged at the tail end of the legendary New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement. This latest offering was originally released in 2006 to little fanfare, but has now been reissued. [...]
by Joe Mis Staff Writer Feeding On The Empty is the latest from South Philly’s own Stop The World. STW was formed from bits and pieces of other local Philadelphia bands, and it seems that they may have found ideal chemistry, as this is a truly good release. Stop The World plays late ‘80s [...]
