Month: February 2014

Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Queens of the Stone Age

February 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Queens of the Stone Age
by Chris Baird – Photojournalist — January 30th, 2014 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, N.C.– The Queens of the Stone Age Rule the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium The mighty Queens of the Stone Age emerged […]
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Everthrone | Evil Tongues

February 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Everthrone | Evil Tongues
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The second wave of Divebomb Records’ new Bootcamp series is here, and unlike the first wave, which focused on bands from decades past, this wave puts the […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Dio Disciples

February 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Dio Disciples
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — February 21st, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — It is hard to believe that it has been four years since the untimely death of the legendary […]
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LIVE! | SAXON

February 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | SAXON
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — February 23th, 2014 at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg — Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly caught up with Saxon at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Enjoy the photo gallery from the […]
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Secret Illusion | Change Of Time

February 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Secret Illusion | Change Of Time
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Change Of Time is the upcoming release from Greek power-metallers Secret Illusion. It is the quintet’s second full length album, and simply put – it is a good […]
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LIVE! | Long Distance Calling

February 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Long Distance Calling
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — February 20th, 2014 at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg — Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly caught up with Long Distance Calling at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Enjoy the photo gallery […]
Interviews 2013

Christoph Hessler of Intersphere

February 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Christoph Hessler of Intersphere
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Almost two years after the surprising German chart success of Hold On, Liberty!, The Intersphere return with a brand new studio album. And instead of relying on formulas […]
Music Reviews 2014

Primal Fear | Delivering the Black

February 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Primal Fear | Delivering the Black
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German power metal masters Primal Fear are back with a new studio album, their tenth overall, titled Delivering the Black. It’s the band’s second album to feature […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Skeletonwitch

February 22, 2014 Publisher 1
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — February 15th, 2014 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA. — Skeletonwitch gave metal fans exactly what they were craving at the Wiltern Theater on February 15, […]
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Silent Force | Rising From the Ashes

February 22, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Silent Force | Rising From the Ashes
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been seven long years since we last heard from (mostly) German power metal band Silent Force. The band gave every indication that 2007’s Walk the Earth […]
Interviews 2014

Bobby Amaru of Saliva

February 21, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Bobby Amaru of Saliva
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Just like a Phoenix rising up from the ashes Saliva is gearing up for a triumphant return to the music world. The band is gearing up for a […]
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LIVE! | Love and a .38

February 21, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Love and a .38
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — February 15th, 2014 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA. — One of the most eccentric and energetic bands in Hollywood, Love and a 38 took over The […]
Interviews 2014

Danny Veras of 7 Months Goes Solo

February 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Danny Veras of 7 Months Goes Solo
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — Former frontman of the US progressive metal band 7 Months, Danny Veras, has finally released his solo debut album titled, Never Give Up. The hard edge melodic album, is […]
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The Dollyrots | Barefoot & Pregnant

February 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on The Dollyrots | Barefoot & Pregnant
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Is there anything more punk than telling labels they can eat it, and then putting out two records in a row independently using Kickstarter and then PledgeMusic? Well, […]
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LIVE! | Lynch Mob at the Whiskey

February 18, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Lynch Mob at the Whiskey
by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — February 14th, 2014 at the Whiskey a Go Go in Hollywood, CA. — On an amazing night of celebrations, George Lynch took the stage, as Lynch Mob, featuring […]
Interviews 2014

Jose Urquiza of 3 Years Hollow

February 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Jose Urquiza of 3 Years Hollow
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — 3 Years Hollow vocalist Jose Urquiza checked in with Hardrock Haven talk about their new album The Cracks; the current tour with Saving Abel; working with Clint Lowery […]
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LIVE! | Trivium with Miss May I

February 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Trivium with Miss May I
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — February 12th, 2014 at Trix in Antwerp, Belgium Trivium is currently on tour with with support from Miss May I and Battlecross. Photojournalist Christophe Pauly captured the Vengeance […]
Interviews 2014

Corey Beaulieu of Trivium

February 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Corey Beaulieu of Trivium
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Trivium guitarist Corey Beaulieu talks about the bands latest studio album new Vengeance Falls, working with David Draiman who produced the album, writing songs and more … Hardrock […]
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Hetman | You

February 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Hetman | You
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — A legend of the Polish heavy metal underground and one of the most underrated bands in the scene – Hetman – returns with a new album You. Despite the […]
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Livin Fire | Under The Spell

February 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Livin Fire | Under The Spell
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — What the recent years have brought – apart from the obvious ‘80s nostalgia and the trend of retromania – is the growing number of contemporary rock/metal acts and young […]
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Freedom Call | Beyond

February 13, 2014 Publisher 1
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Freedom Call – a.k.a. the happiest power metal band in the universe – are back with a new studio offering, their eighth overall, titled Beyond. The long-running […]
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Roenwolfe | Neverwhere Dreamscape

February 13, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Roenwolfe | Neverwhere Dreamscape
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The second wave of Divebomb Records’ new Bootcamp series is here, and unlike the first wave, which focused on bands from decades past, this wave puts the […]
Music Reviews 2014

Eradikator | Dystopia

February 13, 2014 Publisher 1
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — The second wave of Divebomb Records’ new Bootcamp series is here, and unlike the first wave, which focused on bands from decades past, this wave puts the […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Sirion

February 11, 2014 Publisher 3
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — February 7th, 2014 at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA. — Sirion put on a killer performance at their EP release show at the world […]
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LIVE! | Stone Sour in Hollywood

February 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Stone Sour in Hollywood
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — February 5th, 2014 at House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Stone Sour, a band that needs no further explanation beyond the name. Practically music gods, this band […]
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Starsoup | Bazaar Of Wonders

February 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Starsoup | Bazaar Of Wonders
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Starsoup’s Bazaar Of Wonders lives up to its name in a number of ways. This Russian studio project fronted by singer and guitarist Alexey Markov (Shadow Host, Distant […]
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LIVE! | Pop Evil

February 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Pop Evil
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — February 5th, 2014 at House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Pop Evil put on an electrifying show at the House of Blues, Hollywood. Opening for Stone Sour, […]
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Adriangale | Suckerpunch

February 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Adriangale | Suckerpunch
by Justin Gainesx – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been a long time coming – nine years to be exact – but melodic hard rockers Adriangale are finally back with a new studio album, their […]
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Salvación | God Gold and Glory

February 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Salvación | God Gold and Glory
by John Kindred – Publisher — The return of ‘80s-inspired NWOBHM continues as Salvación releases its third album titled God Gold and Glory. Hailing from Wilmington, N.C., the duo of Carlos Denogean and Nicholas Sponsel […]
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Walter Monsanto | The Master Key

February 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Walter Monsanto | The Master Key
by John Kindred – Publisher — Multi-instrumentalist and composer Walter Monsanto has released his full-length solo album titled The Master Key. Hailing from Guatemala, Monsanto has been making a name for himself throughout the region, […]
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LIVE! | Dokken

February 5, 2014 Publisher 2
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — February 1, 2014 at The Coach House San Juan in Capistrano CA. — As thousands of people headed into Las Vegas to place their bets for Superbowl Sunday, […]
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LIVE! | Seeker

February 4, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Seeker
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — January 26, 2014 at Webster Theater Underground in Hartford, CT. — You haven’t seen a mosh pit until you’ve seen a mosh pit at a hardcore show. Braving […]
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Lover Under Cover | Into The Night

February 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Lover Under Cover | Into The Night
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Swedish near-supergroup Lover Under Cover has just released Into The Night, a solid follow up to 2012’s debut Set The Night On Fire. Despite this being a […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Stone Sour

February 2, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Stone Sour
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — January 26, 2014 at Bogarts in Cincinnati, Ohio — Corey Taylor loves Cincinnati, after all, “Bogarts” was one of the first gigs Stone Sour ever played. Taylor and […]
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Shapist | Foundations

February 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Shapist | Foundations
by Bryan J. Kilmore – Senior Columnist — Shapist is a relatively new and young progressive metal-core band from St. Louis. The band released its first demo in 2012 titled We Speak Volumes and in […]