Month: December 2014

Music Reviews 2014

Skyscraper | Elevation

December 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Skyscraper | Elevation
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — 2014 seems to have been a banner year for new projects and collaborations by veteran melodic rock artists. Here’s one of the better ones that didn’t get […]
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Elements Of Frictions | Fragile

December 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Elements Of Frictions | Fragile
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — With Voices Of Rock, Wolfpakk or Frederic Slama’s AOR around and releasing one album after another, a studio-based project comprised of numerous big names of the scene is […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Slipknot with Korn

December 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Slipknot with Korn
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — December 5th, 2014 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. — A night of EPIC music is the best way to describe this show. King 810 started the night, […]
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White Widdow | Crossfire

December 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on White Widdow | Crossfire
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After three years of struggle with happenings way beyond their control, White Widdow regrouped and rejuvenated so as to strike back again. Good news is that the Aussie […]
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Wicked Side | Wicked Side

December 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Wicked Side | Wicked Side
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — They’re young, loud and proud, their 2011 EP Welcome To The Wicked Side gained some rave reviews from all around the world, and now they strike with what […]
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Forever Still | Scars

December 22, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Forever Still | Scars
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Scars is a 3 track digital EP Copenhagen’s Forever Still. Building on the success of their debut EP Breaking Free, this Gothic/alternative rock quartet is planning to add […]
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Iris Divine | Karma Sown

December 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Iris Divine | Karma Sown
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Virginia-based progressive metal trio Iris Divine returned late in 2014 with a new full-length album, their second to date, title Karma Sown. Iris Divine is one of […]
Interviews 2014

Brandon Yeagley of Crobot

December 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Brandon Yeagley of Crobot
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — It has been an amazing year for rock band Crobot. The band made an appearance at Rock On The Range and is currently on tour with Chevelle. Crobot […]
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Damn Yankees | Damn Yankees

December 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Damn Yankees | Damn Yankees
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — One of the last highly successful melodic rock groups of the 1990’s, Damn Yankees was a supergroup featuring guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw (Styx), bassist/vocalist Jack Blades (Night Ranger), […]
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Wolf | Devil Seed

December 19, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Wolf | Devil Seed
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish traditional heavy metal titans Wolf are back with another fierce studio album, titled Devil Seed. It’s the seventh album to date from the Wolf, who was […]
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Skelator | King of Fear

December 19, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Skelator | King of Fear
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Seattle-based traditional heavy metal warriors Skelator are back with a new full-length release. King of Fear is the band’s fourth album overall, and first on the Swords […]
Interviews 2014

Eva Kathryn

December 18, 2014 Publisher 2
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Singer, songwriter and keyboardist Eva Kathryn is preparing to release her first studio album. Tentatively titled Eva Kathryn, Kathryn is joined by Marco Minnemann (Joe Satriani), Michal Mierzjewski […]
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Olli Herman of Reckless Love

December 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Olli Herman of Reckless Love
by Marija Brettle – Senior Columnist — December 06, 2014, at Rock City, Nottingham — Fronted by former Crashdiet singer Olli Herman, Reckless Love first came together in 2001 as a hugely energetic, entertaining live […]
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Rocka Rollas | The Road to Destruction

December 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Rocka Rollas | The Road to Destruction
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish traditional heavy metal band Rocka Rollas is back with a new album, their third full-length release in the past four years, titled The Road to Destruction. […]
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Extreme Celebrate 25th Anniverasy with release of Extreme II: Pornograffitti Deluxe Edition

December 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Extreme Celebrate 25th Anniverasy with release of Extreme II: Pornograffitti Deluxe Edition
MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST EXTREME CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF EXTREME II: PORNOGRAFFITTI WITH DELUXE EDITION – FEBRUARY 9TH 2015 Two-CD Deluxe Edition Via UMC/Polydor Features Rare Mixes, B-Sides Remastered From Original Tapes, Slated For Release February 9th, […]
Concert Reviews 2014

Reckless Love Rocks … Rock City!

December 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Reckless Love Rocks … Rock City!
by Emma Jenkins – Guest Columnist — December 6th, 2014 at Rock City, Nottingham, England — Tonight’s main event was preceded by The First, a band hailing from Cambridge, who has had successful year touring. […]
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Powerlord | The Awakening

December 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Powerlord | The Awakening
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Now here’s an underground heavy metal gem that is likely known only to the most die-hard collectors, or those who happened to witness the Oklahoma City metal […]
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Ancient Empire | When Empires Fall

December 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ancient Empire | When Empires Fall
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — When Empires Fall is the 2014 debut album from San Francisco-based traditional heavy metal band Ancient Empire, which was put together by Shadowkiller (and ex-Rocka Rollas) frontman/guitarist […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Warrant

December 15, 2014 Publisher 1
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — December 7th, 2014 at Vinyl in Las Vegas, NV. — Warrant made a triumphant return to Las Vegas to perform at Vinyl on December 7th. Without a doubt, […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Burning Rain

December 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Burning Rain
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — December 6th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — One band to look out for in 2015 is Burning Rain. The band is currently on a West […]
Interviews 2014

Alessandro Del Vecchio

December 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Alessandro Del Vecchio
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — To call this Italian musician a man of many parts is no exaggeration – in fact, if you think about the living institutions of melodic rock these days, […]
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AlogiA | Elegia Balcanica

December 14, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on AlogiA | Elegia Balcanica
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — AlogiA is a progressive metal band from Serbia, and their popularity proves that music is a universal language (despite producing most of their material in their native Serbian […]
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UFO | Showtime

December 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on UFO | Showtime
by John Kindred – Publisher — Showtime originally was released on DVD in 2005. 2014 sees the re-release of Showtime on Blu-ray format. At the time, UFO’s line-up featured original members; vocalist Phil Mogg (v), […]
Interviews 2014

Andy Young of Sonic Divide

December 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Andy Young of Sonic Divide
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — In the world ruled by the huge record companies and uneasy compromises, there’s nothing more authentic than an independently released album that is not only a pleasurable to […]
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Lyriel | Skin and Bones

December 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Lyriel | Skin and Bones
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — German Gothic/Folk Metal band Lyriel is back with a new album, their fifth overall, titled Skin and Bones. In a very crowded “female fronted metal” pack (and yes, […]
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Superior | Moral Alliance

December 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Superior | Moral Alliance
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — The Divebomb label has reissued some interesting demo releases, both new and old, as part of their Bootcamp series, but this may be the best thing they’ve unearthed […]
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Reverend | World Won’t Miss You

December 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Reverend | World Won’t Miss You
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1990, World Won’t Miss You was the debut full-length album from Reverend, the power/thrash metal band formed more or less from a vocalist swap between […]
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The Hidden | Fearful Symmetry

December 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on The Hidden | Fearful Symmetry
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Now here’s an interesting item unearthed by the Divebomb label as part of their Bootcamp series spotlighting rare and forgotten demo recordings. The Hidden was a short-lived project […]
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Within Temptation | Enter & The Dance

December 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Within Temptation | Enter & The Dance
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Riding the waves of popularity from the great success of their last studio album, Dutch symphonic metal masters Within Temptation and their label, Nuclear Blast, have just released […]
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Texas Hippie Coalition | Ride On

December 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Texas Hippie Coalition | Ride On
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Lead vocalist Big Dad Rich often describes Texas Hippie Coalition’s sound as Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top having a child raised by Pantera, and that southern-metal formula rolls […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | The Texas Hippie Coalition

December 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | The Texas Hippie Coalition
by Bryan Sims – Photographer — November 20th, 2014 at The Machine Shop, Flint, MI. — The Texas Hippie Coalition is currently out on the road touring in support of their new album Ride On. […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Richie Kotzen

December 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Richie Kotzen
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — November 20th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Guitar virtuoso Richie Kotzen returned to Las Vegas at Vamp’d on Nov. 20. Richie recently performed with The […]
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Amaranthe | Massive Addictive

December 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Amaranthe | Massive Addictive
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Just one year after their last release (2013’s The Nexus), Swedish pop metal sensation Amaranthe is back with a new album, their third overall, titled Massive Addictive. The […]
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Aurin | Catharsis

December 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Aurin | Catharsis
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Aurin is a four piece alternative rock act hailing from New Jersey, and the band has just released a new CD entitled Catharsis. A heavy blend of alternative, […]
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Machine Head | Bloodstone and Diamonds

December 2, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Machine Head | Bloodstone and Diamonds
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — Oakland, Calif. band Machine Head recently released their eighth album titled Bloodstone and Diamonds. The first album to feature new bassist, Jared MacEachern, is already receiving rave reviews […]
Interviews 2014

Joe Perry of Aerosmith

December 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Joe Perry of Aerosmith
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Aerosmith’s Joe Perry is the quintessential guitar hero. For millions across the globe, his riffs are the soundtrack of their lives. In the canon of classic rock songwriting, […]