Month: April 2013

kemilon
Music Reviews 2013

Kemilon | Twisted Storm

April 30, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Kemilon | Twisted Storm
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Kemilon is a metal band based in Montreal, but they originally formed in Sherbrooke by current guitarist Chris Geoffroy in 2007. Since the formation of this band, there have […]
No Picture
Music Reviews 2013

Raped Ape | Land of Broken Promises

April 30, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Raped Ape | Land of Broken Promises
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The Florida metal scene in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s is best known – and rightly so – for death metal bands like Obituary, Death and […]
mpire of evil - crucified
Music Reviews 2013

M:Pire of Evil | Crucified

April 29, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on M:Pire of Evil | Crucified
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — M:Pire of Evil returns with Crucified. They released their debut, six-track Creatures Of The Black album along with the highly respected Hell To The Holy album in 2011 and […]
The Way Life Goes
Music Reviews 2013

Tom Keifer | The Way Life Goes

April 29, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Tom Keifer | The Way Life Goes
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Best known as the front-man for Cinderella, Tom Keifer is gearing up for the release of his first solo album The Way Life Goes on April 30 via […]
Udo Dirkschneider
Interviews 2013

Udo Dirkschneider of U.D.O.

April 27, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Udo Dirkschneider of U.D.O.
by Steve Patrick – Columnist — German metal legend Udo Dirkschneider recently visited Cleveland, OH as part of a brief North American tour in advance of the release of his upcoming new album with U.D.O. […]
DAD
Music Reviews 2013

D-A-D | Dic.Nii.Lan.Daft.Erd.Ark

April 26, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on D-A-D | Dic.Nii.Lan.Daft.Erd.Ark
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — D-A-D has always been ahead of their time. Hell, they wrote the lyrics “A bad breath kiss to my pillow pet” in 1989 and the Internet says Pillow […]
Music Reviews 2013

Angels Fall | Yesterday’s Gone

April 25, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Angels Fall | Yesterday’s Gone
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — By emphasizing acoustic guitars as much as electric, Angels Fall offer something unique for modern rock fans. Not unique in a weird, experimental, off-putting way, but they definitely […]
Helker
Music Reviews 2013

Helker | Somewhere in the Circle

April 25, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Helker | Somewhere in the Circle
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Helker has been considered Argentina’s best heavy metal band and has signed with AFM records. The tremendous vocals, which can be thought of as somewhat comparable to Bruce Dickinson […]
sonic temple
Music Reviews 2013

Sonic Temple | Sonic Temple

April 23, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Sonic Temple | Sonic Temple
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — There is some melodic heavy rock coming out of South Wales these days. Sonic Temple has debuted their self-titled, nine track album on Dec. 3, 2012. This talented duo […]
Music Reviews 2013

Burning Rain | Epic Obsession

April 23, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Burning Rain | Epic Obsession
by John Kindred – Publisher — Doug Aldrich’s career can be traced all the way back to Lion, the ‘80s hard rock band. He recorded albums with Hurricane and House of Lords before forming Bad […]
Mike Tramp
Music Reviews 2013

Mike Tramp | Cobblestone Street

April 22, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Mike Tramp | Cobblestone Street
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Gone are the days when Denmark’s Mike Tramp will hold high a sword and sing about roads leading to Valhalla, about everyone burning in Hell, about lonely nights […]
Enforcer
Music Reviews 2013

Enforcer | Death by Fire

April 22, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Enforcer | Death by Fire
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Formed in 2004, Enforcer honestly has brought back old-school, original metal. The band hails from Arvika, Sweden. In terms of modern and popular metal bands, Enforcer needs to be […]
RUSS DWARF-WIRELESS
Music Reviews 2013

Russ Dwarf | Wireless

April 22, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Russ Dwarf | Wireless
by John Kindred – Publisher — Canada’s Killer Dwarfs’ comedic zeal and polished chops catapulted the band from Oshawa, Ontario, into homes of America via MTV in the ‘80s. Their success produced two classic albums […]
De La Cruz
Interviews 2013

Roxxi Catalano of De La Cruz

April 21, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Roxxi Catalano of De La Cruz
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Australian glam metallers De La Cruz have just released their debut album on Frontiers Records. With a solid international fan base, numerous popular promo-videos on YouTube and a remarkable […]
EELS
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | EELS in Belgium

April 21, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | EELS in Belgium
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — April 10, 2013 at Cirque Royal in Brussels, Belgium — Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly caught up the EELS on their European tour in Brussels, Belgium and captured this spectacular […]
Zane Cash
Columnists and Photojournalists

Cash, Zane

April 20, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Cash, Zane
Biography — Zane Cash was born and raised in the “Hanging City,” also known as Fort Smith, Ark., on Jan. 24, 1985. He has pursued his love for photography, music and radio DJing for the […]
Queensryche
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Queensryche

April 19, 2013 Publisher 4
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — April 13, 2013 at Santa Fe Station in Las Vegas, NV In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Operation Mindcrime, Queensryche made a special stop in Las Vegas […]
Davey Suicide
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Davey Suicide

April 19, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Davey Suicide
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — April 15, 2013 at The Whiskey in West Hollywood, CA — Adorned with memorabilia of some of the world’s most famous musicians, the rock hot-spot Whisky a Go Go […]
Volbeat
Music Reviews 2013

Volbeat | Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies

April 18, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Volbeat | Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been nearly three years since Volbeat released Beyond Hell/Above Heaven, and the Danish band has certainly not been idle. The album was a huge success, thanks in […]
Kandia
Music Reviews 2013

Kandia | All Is Gone

April 18, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Kandia | All Is Gone
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — All Is Gone might be the title of Kandia’s second full length album, but musically “all is here.” The band’s sophomore release is nothing short of dazzling. Continuing […]
Interviews 2013

Davey of Davey Suicide

April 16, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Davey of Davey Suicide
by Anabel Dflux – Photojournalist — Davey Suicide is an industrial rock band from Hollywood, California (or as they like to call it, Unholywood, Killafornia), whose visual image is just as gratifying as their message! […]
Sapphire Eyes
Interviews 2013

Niclas Olsson of Alyson Avenue & Sapphire Eyes

April 16, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Niclas Olsson of Alyson Avenue & Sapphire Eyes
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Keyboardist Niclas Olsson, the mastermind behind Swedish female-fronted AOR sensation Alyson Avenue, has returned with an all-male melodic rock proposition in the band Sapphire Eyes. As a band leader […]
No Picture
Music Reviews 2013

Jorn | Symphonic

April 15, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Jorn | Symphonic
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — It would be fair to say that Jorn’s role in rock/metal is a rather an unusual one. Despite various high-profile collaborations that often found the singer fronting a band […]
No Picture
Music Reviews 2013

Downfall 2012 | Every Man For Himself

April 14, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Downfall 2012 | Every Man For Himself
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — With some rather interesting percussion decisions, this Texan trio packs enough hard rock huff ‘n’ puff to blow your house down. Their approach almost sounds gimmicky on paper: […]
Nick Hellfort
Music Reviews 2013

Nick Hellfort | The Mask Within

April 14, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Nick Hellfort | The Mask Within
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Mask Within is the much delayed but long anticipated release from Nick Hellfort – the solo project of Tokyo Blade’s dynamic front man, Nicolaj Ruhnow. Part melodic […]
Avantasia The Mystery of Time
Music Reviews 2013

Avantasia | The Mystery of Time

April 14, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Avantasia | The Mystery of Time
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — It has been almost three years since Tobias Sammet released his arguably most ambitious creation in rock, the simultaneously marketed ‘twin’ albums The Wicked Symphony and Angel of Babylon […]
Nicole Atkins
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Nicole Atkins in Belgium

April 13, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Nicole Atkins in Belgium
by Christophe Pauly – Photojournalist — April 10, 2013 at Cirque Royal in Brussels, Belgium — Nicole Atkins is currently on tour opening for The EELS. Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly caught up with the European […]
No Picture
Music Reviews 2013

Flotsam and Jetsam | Ugly Noise

April 12, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Flotsam and Jetsam | Ugly Noise
by Jonathan – Senior Columnist — A return to form? Definitely! However, with some experimental additions as well. The legendary Flotsam and Jetsam have released a new and very ambitious CD called Ugly Noise. Let’s […]
No Picture
Concert Reviews 2013

LIVE! | Saigon Kick

April 12, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Saigon Kick
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — March 29, 2013 at Vamp’d IN Las Vegas, NV 20 years in the making and Saigon Kick are poised for the comeback tour of the year. They say […]
I Am Empire
Music Reviews 2013

I Am Empire | Anchors

April 11, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on I Am Empire | Anchors
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist– You know that scene in the ‘79 Lucio Fulci film Zombie where one of the living dead slowly pulls a woman into a jagged wood splinter until it punctures […]
Lzzy Hale
Interviews 2013

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm

April 7, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Lzzy Hale of Halestorm
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — A “Classy Bitch” is what Lzzy Hale had in mind with the design of her new Gibson USA Signature Model Explorer guitar. Hardrock Haven’s Chris A. shoots the […]
De La Cruz Street Level
Music Reviews 2013

De La Cruz | Street Level

April 7, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on De La Cruz | Street Level
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — With their powerful production, huge hooks, kick-ass attitude, air guitar-igniting licks, and bigger-is-better backing vocals, De La Cruz dance so close to delectable awesomeness that you almost want […]
No Picture
Interviews 2013

‘Nasty’ George of Cyanide 4

April 6, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on ‘Nasty’ George of Cyanide 4
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Cyanide 4 were arguably the first Greek sleaze band to give the audience the full package from the looks, to the songwriting, to the recordings, to the videos, to […]
No Picture
Music Reviews 2013

Jimi Hendrix | People, Hell & Angels

April 4, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Jimi Hendrix | People, Hell & Angels
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — The big question with yet another posthumous Hendrix release is whether Jimi would have consented to it if he was still around. The brutal reality is that he […]
No Picture
Interviews 2013

Ursin DeRoche Musician & Guitar Instructor

April 2, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Ursin DeRoche Musician & Guitar Instructor
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — American guitarist, Ursin DeRoche, is endorsed by MusicMan guitars INTEX cable Ernie Ball strings and Eventide effects. Currently guitarist in the bands Jet Set Babylon and Daredevil Autopilot, […]
No Picture
Music Reviews 2013

James Williams | Eclectic Shred

April 2, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on James Williams | Eclectic Shred
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Eclectic Shred is the new release from guitar wizard James Williams. Don’t let the title fool you – Williams is no more a “shredder” than Yngwie Malmsteen or […]
No Picture
Music Reviews 2013

Gnô | Crass Palace

April 2, 2013 Publisher Comments Off on Gnô | Crass Palace
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — French guitar guru Christophe Godin continues on his cultural deconstruction mission with the trademark mixture of virtuosity and kooky humor. Most know Godin as the leader of the […]