2011 Interviews

Christoph “Chris” Bennett of Widow

by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Well before it became a trend, Raleigh, NC-based Widow has been flying the flag for traditional heavy metal. They’ve set the underground metal world “On Fire” (to borrow one of their album titles) for more than a decade, and with a new album on the way, an [...]

Pete Fry of FarCry

by Derric Miller Staff Writer Guitarist Pete Fry of FarCry checked in to talk about the brand new album Optimism; why the singer left and how they found a new singer; upcoming tour plans; Fry’s attachment as a loaded weapon for bands like Danger Danger etc.; what specific songs like [...]

Nick Elmore of Dust and Bones

by Derric Miller Staff Writer Dust and Bones lead singer Nick Elmore checked in with Hardrock Haven to discuss the band’s brand new studio effort Rock and Roll Show; the band’s overall influences (think ’80s Hard Rock); what “success” means for a band playing this kind [...]

Jonas Bjorler of The Haunted

by Cameron Edney Guest Staff Writer 10 Minutes with … This week Swedish metallers The Haunted blasted their way around Australia playing to sold-out crowds on their fifth and most successful visit to date. The band has certainly come a long way in fifteen years. The band recently released [...]

Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society / Ozzy Osbourne

by Steve Black Guest Staff Writer Steve Black from Chop Shop Radio has a friendly interview with legendary guitar slinger Zakk Wylde at Rock on the Range 2011. Exclusive Video Interview with Zakk Wylde Video provided by Chris A. : Photo appears courtesy of Shawna McHenry [...]

Liv Kristine of Leaves’ Eyes

by Joe Mis Staff Writer The international symphonic metal band Leaves’ Eyes has recently released their fourth studio album entitled Meredead to solid reviews. This European heavyweight act consists of vocalists Liv Kristine and Alexander Krull, guitarists Thorsten Bauer (who also plays bass) [...]

Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying / Austrian Death Machine

by Cameron Edney Guest Staff Writer Forming in 2001 California’s favorite Metalcore sons As I Lay Dying wasted no time making one hell of a name for themselves. Within the first twelve months of the bands existence they had entered the studio to record their debut full-length album ‘Beneath the [...]

Steven Adler of Adler’s Appetite

by Deb Rao Staff Writer These days former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler is at the top of his game. Steven and his band Adler’s Appetite are currently on the road with a new line-up that is comprised of Lonnie Paul on guitar, singer Patrick Stone, guitarist Michael Thomas, and [...]

Steve Vai Presents : GuitarTV

by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer “Simplicity and instant gratification is what we are striving for,” Steve Vai tells me over the phone when describing how the internet age has changed the expectations of those who want to learn and to access music in the 21st century. Vai’s new project called [...]

Phil Vincent of Legion and D’Ercole

by Derric Miller Staff Writer Legion and D’Ercole lead singer Phil Vincent checked in with Hardrock Haven to discuss his two current bands’ releases, respectively titled Code of Honour and Rock Scar; the upcoming first live show with Legion at the Z Rock Festival on May 15 in England; [...]
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