by Erik Tweedy Staff Writer It is finally here; the long talked about and highly anticipated solo release from Primal Fear lead singer Ralf Scheepers, aptly titled Scheepers. If you have no idea who Ralf Scheepers is, you must have strayed away from the metal world for the past decade. Shame on [...]
by Ron and Don Higgins Staff Writer Extreme and one-time Van Halen front-man, Gary Cherone, is finally on the verge of getting Hurtsmile (his side-project with his brother that began in 2007) off the ground with the release of their debut album on Jan. 19 in Asia, Jan. 21 in Europe and Feb. 8 in [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Dominion is the third album from US-based traditional metal band Benedictum, one of the most promising bands to emerge in recent years. The band is fronted by a female vocalist (the beautiful and insanely talented Veronica Freeman), but in case you were thinking that [...]
by Alex Barbieri Staff Writer Ask any rock fan who grew up in the ‘80s about John Waite, and they’ll probably smile and agree that he has one of the most signature voices of the era. Well, Waite is back to rough of us a bit with a delightfully inspired album of Nashville-tinged rock ‘n roll. [...]
by Erik Tweedy Staff Writer In 1991 Mr. Big stormed across the world with their hit single “To Be with You” which skyrocketed to #1 in 15 countries and has since become a staple on every hair band ballad collection being hocked on late night television. The original Mr. Big lineup never quite [...]
by Ron and Don Higgins Staff Writer Kiss of Life is the debut masterpiece by VEGA, which has been eagerly anticipated by lovers of AOR since the project was first announced this summer. It’s exactly what you would expect from a Frontiers Records release produced by John Greatwood and mastered by [...]
by Franco Cerchiari Staff Writer The resume of singer Jeff Scott Soto is indeed one of the most impressive in all of hard rock. Singing lead or background with everyone from Journey, Soul Sirkus, Takara, W.E.T., Talisman, Eyes, Glass Tiger to Axel Rudi Pell, Stryper, Saigon Kick to a lost of [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Former chart-topping melodic rock band Nelson has come roaring back in recent months. In addition to the brand new studio album Lightning Strikes Twice and the live album Perfect Storm: After the Rain World Tour 1991, the band has opened the vaults and put together a [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Former chart-topping melodic rock band Nelson has come roaring back in recent months. In addition to the brand new studio album Lightning Strikes Twice and the demo collection Before the Rain, Nelson has also issued their first live album. The album, titled Perfect [...]
by Alex Barbieri Staff Writer Singer Paul Shortino—one of the iconic voices of the ‘80s Los Angeles metal scene—spoke to Hardrock Haven about his “Secret” desires for the new King Kobra album; his personal memories of living and recording with Ronnie James Dio; the new KK song, [...]
