September 2014 – http://hardrockhaven.net/online

LIVE! | Within Temptation & Amaranthe

September 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Craig Newman – Columnist — September 26th, 2014 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA. — The last time Within Temptation performed across North America was seven years ago and last year Amaranthe headlined […]

Slash | World on Fire

September 30, 2014 Publisher 1

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — The wait is finally over. This Fall if you were looking for an album that explodes with huge guitar riffs and explosive vocals than World On Fire featuring […]

Gotthard | Bang!

September 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swiss melodic rock kings Gotthard are back with a new studio album, their eleventh overall, titled Bang!. It’s the second album since the unfortunate death of founding […]

Eclipse | Are You Ready To Rock MMXIV

September 28, 2014 Publisher 1

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 2008, Are You Ready to Rock was the third album from Swedish melodic rockers Eclipse. In recent years Eclipse, which features singer/guitarist Erik Martensson […]

Ronny Lee | Original Retro

September 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Ronny Lee is a name that might not have been a trademark in the world of rock and perhaps is not so widely known. This status quo, however, […]

Oceans of Night | Midnight Rising

September 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Midnight Rising is the fourth progressive metal release from the trio that calls themselves Oceans of Night. This Scott Mosher led project blends melodic progressive rock with heavy […]

LIVE! | Count’s 77 with Tesla’s Frank Hannon

September 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 20th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Every once in awhile the stars align to give classic rock music fans an epic night of rock […]

Idle Tears | Idle Tears (re-issue)

September 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — How many bands from the ‘80s were thought of as promising or attention-grabbers back in the day, only to fall into obscurity and be lost in the midst […]

Edge of Paradise Treks Across the Lone Star State

September 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

Edge Of Paradise Tour Diary — While it certainly was not the band’s first time cranking the volume out of California, this trip marks the first go in the Lone-Star state. Texas, which is the […]

The Chimpz | The Chimpz EP

September 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — The Chimpz swing back onto the scene with a raucous new EP and rap-rock fans should be happier than a kid getting a barrel full of dancing monkeys […]

Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest

September 24, 2014 Publisher 2

by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — Richie Faulkner is Louder Than Life in a renewed, inspired Judas Priest — Richie Faulkner’s modest as he tries to gracefully deflect flattering comments aimed at him by […]

Evergrey | Hymns For The Broken

September 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — There have been some major changes in the Evergrey camp since the Swedish dark progressive metal pioneers released their 2011 album Glorious Collision. Drummer Hannes Van Dahl […]

Work of Art | Framework

September 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — There has been a resurgence in recent years of Toto-inspired AOR. Bands like Sonic Station, Lionville and Houston have all done well revisiting that classic sound, but […]

Scream Arena | Scream Arena

September 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Lest we think that British rock is all Coldplay and Radiohead, here comes York-based Scream Arena to remind us that British rock n’ roll used to be […]

Hammerfall | (r)Evolution

September 22, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Don’t be fooled by the title of the ninth endeavor of the Swedish Power Metal giants! Even though the title of Hammerfall’s newly released album suggest there’s been […]

Metal Inquisitor | Ultima Ratio Regis

September 22, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Traditional heavy metal has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, with classic bands like Saxon, Angel Witch and Satan releasing albums worthy of the NWOBHM glory days, […]

Miss Crazy | Inception

September 21, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — How many bands are to the point where they are putting out multiple albums per year? Well, it wasn’t too many months ago that Hardrock Haven covered Miss […]

Hailey Woodruff | LP

September 21, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — California-based Hailey Woodruff is aiming to do it all, and her debut release simply entitled LP shows that she comes pretty darn close. Hailey paints herself as a […]

Dani Filth of Cradle of Filth & Devilment

September 21, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Devilment front man Dani Filth to discuss the new project! Brushing on topics such as the band’s structure, upcoming tour, new […]

Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth talks about the new album, White Devil Armory

September 21, 2014 Publisher 3

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — One band that is responsible for taking the Thrash scene to a new level is Overkill. During the past 35 years, Overkill has taken nothing for granted. The […]

Oz Osukaru of Osukaru

September 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Osukaru is the brain child of Swedish guitarist Oz Osukaru, his vehicle in the realm of melodic rock. Osukaru have actually been recording and performing for a good five […]

Mats Karlsson and Thomas Drevin of 220 Volt

September 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Colmunist — Buckle up and hold on tight, 220 Volt is back – as electrifying as ever! The legendary Swedish hard rock outfit returns with the new album titled Walkin’ […]

VHF | Very High Frequency

September 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — V.H.F. is the brainchild of drummer Todd “Vinny” Vinciguerra. The three-piece trio also features bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder) and guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger, Whitesnake, TSO). […]

Vic Rivera of Adriangale

September 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Alex Smith-Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Vic Rivera, chief songwriter and guitarist for Adriangale, and former musical partner of Ted Poley, is a very busy man these days. He’s been holed up in his […]

LIVE! | Accept

September 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 12th, 2014 at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA. — Legendary German metal act Accept gave audiences a killer show at the beautiful, historic Saban Theatre in […]

Livio Gravini of Joined Forces

September 15, 2014 Publisher 1

by Alex Smith-Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Livio Gravini is a singer’s singer; classically trained, but with all the whisky-throat and she-left-me heartache that makes listening to Robert Plant, Paul Rogers, David Coverdale and other […]

Red Zone Rider | Red Zone Rider

September 12, 2014 Publisher 1

by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — If you check out the cover of Red Zone Rider’s self-titled release and see the sci-fi-ish artwork – a motorcycle rider in the desert with a space-scene behind […]

Alex Grossi Talks Hookers & Blow

September 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hookers & Blow, the band featuring Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi celebrated its 10th Anniversary September 5th at The Whisky A […]

LIVE! | Puddle Of Mudd

September 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 5th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Puddle Of Mudd made a return appearance to Las Vegas for a sold out show at Vamp’d on […]

LIVE! | Hookers & Blow

September 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 6th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Hookers & Blow is celebrating their 10th Anniversary and performed a special show at Vamp’d on Sept. 6. […]

Norman Matthew of Murder FM

September 11, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Kent McIntire – Columnist — Murder FM is a deep, dark, hard hitting rock band that will leave you wanting more. A lot of the same is said about a lot of bands. However, […]

Addictive | Kick ‘Em Hard (Rebooted Edition)

September 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Most people, if they think of the Australian thrash metal scene in the late ‘80s at all, will most likely name Mortal Sin as the standout band. […]

Rob Wylde of Sins of America and Teenage Casket Company

September 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Teenage Casket Company lead singer Rob Wylde checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about a side project he had a few years ago called Sins of America; […]

Unisonic | Light of Dawn

September 8, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German melodic/power metal supergroup Unisonic is back with their second full-length album, titled Light of Dawn. Unisonic of course features bassist Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69), drummer […]

Timo Tolkki’s Avalon | Angels of the Apocalypse

September 8, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Former Stratovarius mastermind Timo Tolkki, yes the one who swore he was retiring from the music scene, is back with the second volume in his Avalon symphonic […]

Andreas Bergh of Deathstars

September 7, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Swedish ‘Death Glam’ band Deathstars have recently released their fourth studio album in the form of The Perfect Cult, a broodingly dark yet deliciously melodic record. I caught […]

Uproar, Downpour, Metallic-Audio Storm Strikes Kansas

September 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — September 5, 2014 at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. — The 5th annual Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival at Cricket Ampitheater in Bonner Spring, Kan., started off with […]

Moonland | Moonland

September 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Do you remember Vanilla Ninja? This Estonian all-female band, whose music skillfully balanced on a border between radio-friendly pop rock and keyboard-driven ‘80s-infused pomp rock, enjoyed some success […]

Midnight Sin | Sex First

September 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Promoting themselves with a combination of words “rock” and “sex” and all possible derivations of the two, Midnight Sin may appear to be an Italian answer to Steel […]

LIVE! | Ginger V

September 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — August 30th, 2014 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, CA. — Hollywood band Ginger V opened for London After Midnight at the Roxy on Sunset Boulevard this past […]

LIVE! | London After Midnight

September 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — August 30th, 2014 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, CA. — The infamous band London After Midnight stole the night at the Roxy on Sunset this past Saturday, […]

High On You: Remembering Jimi Jamison

September 3, 2014 Publisher 2

by Alex Smith Barbieri Senior Columnist — Rock fans worldwide let out a collective sigh this week at the news that legendary rock singer and Cobra/Survivor frontman, Jimi Jamison, died of a heart attack at […]

Voyag3r | Doom Fortress

September 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Voyag3r (pronounced Voyager Three) has released its debut album titled Doom Fortress. The album features six instrumental songs. What sets Voyag3r apart from its peers is that the band’s […]

California Breed | California Breed

September 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After the days under the moniker of Black Country Communion, a supergroup that created an enormous buzz among the rock fans all around the globe, there comes a […]

David A. Saylor of Wild Rose

September 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off

by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — David A. Saylor is an artist who consistently comes up with authentic first-class AOR songs regardless of the context. Strength of One is his third studio album, one that […]