2011 Interviews

John Arch of Arch/Matheos

by Derric Miller Staff Writer Arch/Matheos singer John Arch (Fates Warning) checked in with Hardrock Haven to discuss their brand new album Sympathetic Resonance; what it was like getting back together with Jim Matheos and other members of Fates Warning; how he approaches the lyrics when coupled [...]

Jace Pawlak of Chasing Magic

by Derric Miller Staff Writer Chasing Magic singer Jace Pawlak checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their brand new, self-titled debut; how Jace stepped out of the role of writer into frontman on this release; specific songs like “Fine Line,” “Angelina” and [...]

Tobias Exxel of Edguy

by Derric Miller Staff Writer Edguy bassist Tobias Exxel, or Eggi, checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about the band’s brand new release Age of the Joker; some of the specific tracks on the release like “Robin Hood” and “2 Out of 7;” shooting the video for [...]

Chad Macdonald former bassist with Jani Lane

by Deb Rao Staff Writer Exclusive: Former Jani Lane Bass player Chad Macdonald Pays Tribute to Jani Lane On Aug. 11, 2011 the Metal/Hard Rock genre lost former Warrant singer Jani Lane. In this exclusive interview for Hardrock Haven former Jani Lane bass player Chad Macdonald from the Jani Lane [...]

Steve Bentley of Ancient Creation

by Derric Miller Staff Writer Ancient Creation singer Steve Bentley checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about their recent release Moonight Monument; the band’s background and what their music is all about; specific tracks like “Moonlight Monument,” “Black [...]

Paul Phillips of Puddle of Mudd

by Deb Rao Staff Writer Puddle Of Mudd is gearing up for the release of their covers album re:(disc)overed on Aug. 30. The album features songs that inspired the band to become musicians. Puddle Of Mudd dig deep into the classic repertoire with a collection of ’70s hits plus ’80s hit [...]

Mark Lanoue of Chasing Karma

by Derric Miller Staff Writer Chasing Karma singer/guitarist Mark Lanoue checked in with Hardrock Haven to discuss the brand new album Cosmocracy; how the band evolved from Biloxi to Chasing Karma; specific songs like “Fight For Me,” Destiny,” and “Embrace Tomorrow;” [...]

Marc Ferreira of Ferreira

by Derric Miller Staff Writer Ferreira lead singer/guitarist/songwriter Marc Ferreira checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about his brand new release Are You In?; specific tracks like “Woman,” “She’s Building a Faire House;” “Tab of Yesterdays,” and [...]

Amos Williams of Tesseract

by Cameron Edney Guest Staff Writer This week Progressive Tech-Metallers TesseracT has touched down in Australia and they are about to embark on what is set to be one hell of a tour alongside metallers Periphery! Since releasing their brand new album One earlier this year the band has played [...]

James Byrd

by John Kindred Staff Writer James Byrd first gained notoriety with the band Fifth Angel before forming his solo band in the ‘80s. His neo-classical-virtuoso guitar style was influenced by Ritchie Blackmore, Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions era), Gary Moore, Al DiMeola, Neal Schon and Michael Schenker. [...]
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