Music Reviews
Visual Tribute to Lemmy Kilmister
by Chris A. – Sr. Photojournalist — Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister — 1945 – 2015 “Death is an inevitability, isn’t it? You become more aware of that when you get to my age. I don’t worry […]
Year: 2015
Interviews 2015
Metal Allegiance: Menghi, Portnoy, Ellefson & Skolnick
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Anabel DFlux caught up with all four the core members of Metal superpower – Metal Allegiance: Mark Menghi, Mike Portnoy (Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater), David Ellefson (Megadeth), and […]
Music Reviews 2015
Room Experience | Room Experience
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Recent years brought abundance of Melodic Rock/AOR bands and projects – almost to the point of losing track among the vast number of them. One of the projects […]
Music Reviews 2015
The Poodles | Devil In The Details
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Whatever seemed to be swept away by a giant grunge wave twenty years ago, now is back in all its bombastic, melodic glory. Recent years brought a huge […]
Music Reviews 2015
Reverence | Gods of War
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — U.S.-based Heavy/Power Metal band Reverence returned this year with their second full-length album, titled Gods of War. The band, which features vocalist Todd Michael Hall (Riot V, Jack […]
Music Reviews 2015
Everthrone | The Dawning
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After wowing fans and critics (including this one) with last year’s Evil Tongues EP, South Carolina-based Progressive Metal band Everthrone is back with a new album, their first […]
Music Reviews 2015
Wulfhook | The Impaler
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After a series of well-received demo releases, Detroit-based Heavy/Power Metal band Wulfhook finally unleashed their full-length debut album this year. It’s titled The Impaler, and as the fierce […]
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Thunderhead | Thunderhead 2010
by John Kindred – Publisher — Thunderhead follows up its 2013 release of ’75 with Thunderhead 2010. The new album is a compilation of music originally written in the ‘70s, some new songs and four […]
Music Reviews 2015
Phil Collen with Chris Epting | Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard And Beyond
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — From the perspective of the ‘80s Rock fan, is 2015 a year of Def Leppard? In many respects, yes. Of course, the credit has to be given to […]
Music Reviews 2015
Imperia | Tears Of Silence
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Tears Of Silence is the fourth release from the multinational European quartet know as Imperia. Crossing genre boudaries, Imperia’s latest should prove a popular choice for fans of […]
Music Reviews 2015
Forever Still | Tied Down
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — At long last the Copenhagen-based modern rock act Forever Still has readied their full length debut album – and Tied Down was definitely worth the wait! Their debut […]
Music Reviews 2015
Final Sign Hold High the Flame
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Hold High the Flame is the debut album from North Carolina-based Traditional Heavy Metal band Final Sign, which was put together by October 31 guitarist Brian “Hellstorm” Williams […]
Music Reviews 2015
Bad Pollyanna | The Broken Toys
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Things must be pretty bleak and depressing in the world of the U.K.’s Bad Pollyanna. The Alternative/Gothic quarter has put the finishing touches on their second album, entitled […]
Music Reviews 2015
U.D.O. | Navy Metal Night
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Another year, another U.D.O. live set, right? Well, it seems that way at least, what with three separate live packages in the past four years. Navy Metal Night […]
Music Reviews 2015
Voodoo Circle | Whisky Fingers
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Melodic rockers Voodoo Circle help close out 2015 on a high note with Whisky Fingers, their fourth studio album. The band is, of course, the brainchild of Silent […]
Interviews 2015
Gregg Russell & Dieter Schanzer of Wraith
by Marija Brettle – Sr. Columnist — Hailed as “the new hope” for the British Hard Rock scene, Nottingham based WRAITH had an illustrious and successful career playing capacity crowds worldwide and even having Lemmy […]
Music Reviews 2015
S.A.Y. | Orion
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — Sweden once again offers up some tasty melodic hard rock to satisfy the world’s musical appetite. S.A.Y. is a new project featuring longtime members of StoneLake, which pumped out […]
Music Reviews 2015
Tank | Valley Of Tears
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — A bizarre but common situation in the world of Rock these days is to have two (or more) versions of the same band. Each of them is usually […]
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Know Your Killer – James Dillon of KillSET
by James West – Columnist — With an interesting concept and band name, anyone can travel through the music scene garnering praise and attention. But when a band like KillSET releases an album entitled Know […]
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CETI debuts “Fight To Kill” video; Release Details On 25th Anniversary Compilation Album
CETI debuts Fight To Kill video; a double compilation album in celebration of their 25th anniversary out now … The fourth music video from Brutus Syndrome, the Polish Hard Rock/Heavy Metal legend CETI’s ninth studio […]
Interviews 2015
Zakk Wylde
by Cameron Edney – Guest Columnist — In the late 80’s a long blonde haired, starry eyed guitar player smashed onto the Heavy Metal scene full of ambition and truck loads of talent. It wouldn’t […]
Concert Reviews 2015
Apocalyptica LIVE! in London
by Stephen Fourie – Photojournalist — November 27, 2015 at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire – London, England — Three cellists, a drummer and an occasional vocalist came and fed London’s Metal hearts. It’s fair to […]
Music Reviews 2015
Alan Byrne | Are You Ready? Thin Lizzy: Album by Album
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Once a counterculture and an expression of defiance against the social norms, now Rock music is re-appropriated even by the apparently fossilized academic environment. However, if there had […]
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Norway’s Lars Lind Set to Debut Soul Kicker on Shredguy Records
Norway has long been associated with great guitar players like John Norum, Ronni Le Tekro, Gunnar Westlie, Tore Moren, and now you can add LARS LIND to that list. Lars Lind is a guitarist/composer from […]
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Spoken Releases “Falling Apart” Music Video From Upcoming Album “Breathe Again”
Spoken has released a music video for their track “Falling Apart” off their upcoming record “Breathe Again” (out December 11th on Artery Recordings). “Falling Apart” is the 2nd single to be released from the album […]
Music Reviews 2015
Obscene Jester | Citadel’s On Fire
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — For the 22nd installment in their Bootcamp series, which spotlights overlooked new and vintage Metal demos, the Divebomb label set its sights on Wichita Falls, Texas-based band Obscene […]
Interviews 2015
Dean Wells of Teramaze
by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Dean Wells of Teramaze talks with Hardrock Haven about the groups new album Her Halo. Wells provide fans insight into the song-writing process, the addition of Nathan Peachy […]
Music Reviews 2015
Rage Against the Machine | Live At Finsbury Park
by John Kindred – Publisher — Back in late 2009 English DJ Don Morter put forth a challenge to Simon Cowel’s X-Factor to push the current X-Factor winners #1 Christmas hit out of that spot […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | The Misfits
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 14, 2015 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA. — With the fiend skull in full glory, the sold-out Roxy played host to one of the most famous […]
Concert Reviews 2015
She Demons Release Hell-fire LIVE!
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 14, 2015 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA. — Accompanying The Misfits, the She Demons are a female group straight out of the hell-fire gates of Rock […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Combichrist
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 11, 2015 at Whisky a Go Go in Las Angeles, CA. — Adrenaline-induced Metal act Combichrist absolutely stole the evening at the world famous Whisky a Go […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | The Birthday Massacre
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 11, 2015 at Whisky a Go Go in Las Angeles, CA. — With haunting vocals and an infamous melody The Birthday Massacre are an absolute crowd favorite. […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Echo Black
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — November 11, 2015 at Whisky a Go Go in Las Angeles, CA. — Hailing from New York, Echo Black found their way to Los Angeles supporting The Birthday […]
Interviews 2015
Echo Black
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Echo Black at the sold-out Whisky a Go Go on November 11. After finding their way backstage, the group sat down […]
Music Reviews 2015
Phil Vincent | Melody & Madness
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Melody & Madness is the new dynamic 6 song EP from the multi-talented duo of Phil Vincent and Vince O’Regan. Despite being only a duo, this pair continues […]
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Wild Fire (formerly Cathercist) Reveals Brand New Track “Villain” + Lyric Video
Mississippi rockers Wild Fire released their new track Villain along with a statement washing their hands of the bands old name Cathercist. With a fresh new sound and name the band is ready to close […]
Music Reviews 2015
Casablanca | Miskatonic Graffiti
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Now here’s something you don’t see every day. Swedish Hard Rock band Casablanca, which features former Alice Cooper/Electric Angels guitarist Ryan Roxie as well as members of bands […]
Music Reviews 2015
Artch | For the Sake of Mankind
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Originally released in 1991, For the Sake of Mankind was the second album from Norwegian Heavy/Power Metal band Artch. The band made quite an impression with their critically […]
Music Reviews 2015
Def Leppard | Def Leppard
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — What does an established act releasing a self-titled album suggest? The usual policy in the music industry is that the self-titled album is a debut one, therefore an […]
Music Reviews 2015
Judicator | At the Expense of Humanity
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — America has a very vibrant underground Metal scene. Regardless of your preferred genre, you’re likely to find some extremely talented bands making great music. In the Power Metal […]
Music Reviews 2015
Betsy | Betsy
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — As the 1980s came to a close, Los Angeles-based Heavy Metal band Bitch thought it was time for a change. Bitch was one of the earliest bands signed […]
Music Reviews 2015
Artch | Another Return
by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Originally released in 1988, Another Return was the debut album from Norwegian power metal band Artch. Obviously Norway’s best known contribution to metal is their infamous Black Metal […]
Music Reviews 2015
Darkyra Black | Fool
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Fool is the second full length studio release from the Australian symphonic rock singer known as Darkyra Black. Like its predecessor Dragon Tears, Fool is a powerful, full […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Escape the Fate
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — October 26, 2015 at Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, MI. — Monday, October 26, 2015 “A Nightmare On Pike Street”, an all-ages show, came to the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac, […]
Interviews 2015
Nalle Pahlsson
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Alhtough his name is recognizable in the Swedish Melodic Rock scene for years, Nalle Pahlsson has released a solo album only recently. A bassist for bands such as […]
Music Reviews 2015
As Darkness Dies | As Darkness Dies
by Jonna Ambur – Sr. Photojournalist — When you mention “old school” Metal, bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest come to mind. As Darkness Dies has earned the privilege to be added to that […]
Interviews 2015
Biff Byford of Saxon
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — In the months leading up to the October 30th North American release date of their latest studio album Battering Ram, U.K. Metal legends Saxon toured the States alongside […]
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Margarita Monet Releases Video & Download of “Sally’s Song” from Nightmare Before Christmas
Happy Halloween week from Edge Of Paradise! — “As a treat we wanted to bring you Margarita’s take on “Sally’s Song” from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. Hope you guys enjoy and have a great […]
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Rockett Queen Reveal’s “I Hate You” Video
Rockett Queen has unveiled the first video from their Goodnight California EP, “I Hate You.” A fan favorite at live shows, “I Hate You” brings the story of a contentious romantic relationship to life through […]
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Gibson Custom Launches Limited Edition Peter Frampton “Phenix” Guitar
EACH DETAILED REPLICA OF HISTORIC GUITAR HAS BEEN PERSONALLY PLAYED AND SIGNED BY FRAMPTON Gibson Custom has announced a collaboration with GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Peter Frampton for a very limited release of the Peter Frampton “Phenix” […]
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Cage Announce November Live Dates For U.S. East Coast
San Diego-based metallists Cage are set to return on October 30th (pre order here: http://tinyurl.com/psow5j4), with the release of their latest metallic tour de force, ‘Ancient Evil’ (via SMG Records), and a little more than […]
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Monsters of Rock Cruise presents: “Shredders From The Deep”
–THE FOUR-DAY, FOUR-NIGHT VOYAGE OUT OF MIAMI THIS FEBRUARY 22-26, ABOARD THE NCL PEARL– ANNOUNCES BIGGEST LINE-UP EVER IN ITS 5-YEAR HISTORY TESLA, STEVE VAI, EXTREME, SEBASTIAN BACH AND QUEENSRYCHE ARE AMONG 40-PLUS BANDS CONFIRMED […]
Music Reviews 2015
Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall | Kingdom of Rock
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — In 2013 guitarist/songwriter Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Kiske-Somerville, Starbreaker, Allen-Lande) released his debut solo album, titled Free Fall, which featured guest vocals from several A-list singers who had […]
Music Reviews 2015
Radiodrone | The Truth Syndicate Diaries
by James West – Columnist — Coming in hot from Orange County is RadioDrone, a band that features heavy instrumentals and melodic vocals packed behind sound bites of famous political speeches on government and humanity. […]
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Kickstarter Campaign for ROCKSHOW Pop-Up book
For Hard Rock Classic lovers there is a very particular project online. It’s Rockshow, a Pop Up book that narrates the history of Rock through the three-dimensional reconstruction of concert scenes from the 70s. Deep […]
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The Baltimore Ravens Marching Band Plays Van Halen
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Тhe Baltimore Ravens Marching Band, The Marching Ravens, led by the legendary John Ziemann, was asked to play a Van Halen medley in September. The Marching Ravens is […]
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Halloween Book Signing Announced for South Dakota Horror Writer Derric Miller
On Halloween, Oct. 31, horror writer Derric Miller will be holding a book signing at Poppadox Pub, located at 2808 S. Minnesota in Sioux Falls, S.D. The book signing begins at 4 p.m., and later […]
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Lynam To Release New EP “Bombshell” October 30th
Lynam, the rock band from Birmingham, AL, will release its new EP entitled “BOMBSHELL” October 30th via New Ocean Media. The EP was produced by Jacob Bunton and Lonny Paul and mixed by Jason Elgin […]
Music Reviews 2015
Nalle Pahlsson’s Royal Mess | Royal Mess
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — A musician who’s been recognizable and sought-after for years, touring and recording a lot, but still not able to show all his talents – until now. That’s Nalle […]
Music Reviews 2015
Intrinsic | Nails
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — California-based power/thrash band Intrinsic was doing pretty well as the 1990s rolled in, especially when you consider how far removed they were geographically from both the L.A. and […]
Music Reviews 2015
The Paralydium Project | The Paralydium Project
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Oh, now this is going to be something special. This self-titled, 3-song EP is the first taste we get of The Paralydium Project, a new band featuring former […]
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Family Force 5 Announces Dates For Fall 2015 “Tour Stands Still”
Pre-Order Upcoming Remix Album “Time Still Stands” Atlanta based Party Rock band Family Force 5 have announced the dates of their Fall 2015 “Tour Stands Still”. The tour kicks off on October 16th in Vienna, […]
Music Reviews 2015
Nine Miles South | Nine Miles South
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — A British Hard Rock band with a soft spot for a sound that’s the American heritage rather than their own – this may raise a few eyebrows at […]
Interviews 2015
Andy Parker of UFO
by Scott Alisoglu – Guest Columnist — UFO’s Andy Parker is a true Rock ‘n Roll journeyman and a hell of a nice guy to boot. Parker is one of the remaining original members (along […]
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EVERTHRONE return with “The Dawning” on October 30
Divebomb Records has announced the return of EVERTHRONE, whose new album The Dawning will be released on October 30. No strangers to Divebomb Records, South Carolina’s EVERTHRONE have returned to the label after the successful […]
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Magnus Rosén Joins SHADOWSIDE
Brazilian female-fronted metallers SHADOWSIDE have announced the addition of Swedish bassist Magnus Rosén (ex-HAMMERFALL) to the group’s ranks. Shadowside 2015 (Magnus Rosén photo by Gabriel Henningson) SHADOWSIDE, was formed by singer Dani Nolden, Raphael Mattos […]
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FINAL SIGN Join Divebomb Records, Debut Due October 30
Divebomb Records has announced the signing of heavy metal band FINAL SIGN. The musical partnership between vocalist Shawn Pelata and guitarist Brian “Hellstorm” Williams dates back to 1999, when Brian contacted Shawn with the hope […]
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Ronnie Atkins (PRETTY MAIDS) joins AVANTASIA
Fans in Europe and Asia have already had the pleasure to see the Danish rocker on stage with the metal opera. Now the whole world is going to get their share of PRETTY MAIDS’ powerhouse […]
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Progressive Metal Supergroup ZIERLER Premiere “No Chorus” Lyric Video
(New York, NY – 12 October 2015) Transatlantic progression metal conglomerate Zierler, featuring members of Beyond Twilight, Fates Warning, Scar Symmetry, and Circus Maximus, have released a lyric video for the song “No Chorus”, the […]
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Divebomb Records to Reissue Rare HOLOSADE Debut on October 30
Divebomb Records has announced the upcoming reissue of the 1988 HOLOSADE debut Hell House. HOLOSADE hail from Darlington in the North East of the UK which was also home to such revered acts as VENOM, […]
Music Reviews 2015
Joel Hoekstra’s 13 | Dying To Live
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Few things in this world are as predictable as line-up changes within Whitesnake. Last year’s brought the news of Doug Aldrich leaving the group only to be replaced […]
Music Reviews 2015
Royal Hunt | Devil’s Dozen
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Devil’s Dozen is an appropriate title for the 13th studio album by Danish Melodic/Progressive Metal band Royal Hunt. It’s the band’s third album since vocalist DC Cooper rejoined […]
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra release their new album Letters From The Labyrinth
Trans-Siberian Orchestra release their new album “Letters From The Labyrinth” on 13th November via Universal Music TSO has become one of the most successful stories in rock ‘n’ roll history. Defying the odds with each […]
Interviews 2015
Interviews 2015
Gary Hughes of Ten
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Not even a year after their album Albion saw the light of day, gaining rave reviews all across the globe, the British Melodic Rock giants Ten are back […]
Music Reviews 2015
Iron Savior | Megatropolis 2.0
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Long-running German Power Metal band Iron Savior has been quite productive this year. It’s only been a year since they released their last studio album (the most excellent […]
Music Reviews 2015
Enertia | Piece of the Factory
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been more than a decade since we last saw a new studio album from Enertia, one of the more overlooked bands to emerge from the American Progressive/Power […]
Interviews 2015
John Bush of Armored Saint
by Justin DelPrince – Columnist — Twenty-eight years after recording their only live album, Saints Will Conquer, at the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio, Armored Saint came back to the same iconic venue, this time […]
Music Reviews 2015
Madame Mayhem | Now You Know
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Native New Yorker Madame Mayhem brought all her NYC attitude and swagger into the studio when she laid down the vocal tracks for her latest album, Now You […]
Music Reviews 2015
Ghost | Meliora
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Has there ever been a “hype band” that was actually worth the critical buzz and who continued to live up to that hype over the course of three […]
Music Reviews 2015
Street Talk | Transition, Restoration, V – Reissues
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been nearly a decade since we last heard from Street Talk, the Swedish AOR band featuring Goran Edman (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Brazen Abbott). Street Talk was arguably the […]
Music Reviews 2015
Ten | The Dragon And Saint George
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Apparently set to remain the most prolific – and also the busiest – band in the Melodic Hard Rock universe, Ten returns with a new EP only a […]
Interviews 2015
Beverly Killz
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After three years of silence, the Italian Hard Rock outfit Beverly Killz returned with their sophomore full-length. However, a few things about Kingdom could have raised quite a […]
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ODIN’S COURT Crowd Sourcing Campaign Enters Final Days
Baltimore, MD – USA based progressive rock and metal band Odin’s Court’s announced a crowd sourcing campaign to release 2 albums: Deathanity (R3) and Turtles All the Way Down Vol, II. Deathanity (R3) is a […]
Interviews 2015
Interviews 2015
Interviews 2015
Michael Amott of Arch Enemy
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Swedish/Canadian/American melodic Death Metal masters Arch Enemy made a stop in Columbus, Ohio at the inaugural Metal show of Cap City Concerts LLC at the Northland Performing Arts […]
Music Reviews 2015
Operation: Mindcrime | The Key
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — OK, so everyone knows the story of why Geoff Tate is no longer part of Queensryche, and everyone knows that he had to give up the band name, […]
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AmpliTube MESA/Boogie Adds Amp Collection to its Custom Shop
by John Kindred – Publisher — AmpliTube, a guitar and bass amp and effects modeling software, offers guitarists and bassists virtual guitar amps and cabinets that create and customize their sound on PCs or MACs. […]
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CAGE Announce New Album “Ancient Evil.”
San Diego-based metallists Cage are set to return on October 30th, with the release of their latest metallic tour de force, ‘Ancient Evil,’ which has been prefaced by a lyric video for the killer composition, […]
Interviews 2015
Chris Musser of From Ashes To New
by John Kindred – Publisher — Chris Musser band From Ashes to New is currently on tour with Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, and In This Moment. Musser discusses the upcoming release of the […]
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NWOBHM Cult Act SAVAGE Return With New Double Album
NWoBHM cult act SAVAGE, will release their brand new studio album “7”, on October 9, 2015, via Minus 2 Zebra Records (distributed by Plastic Head). The double disc release will include complete live album titled […]
Interviews 2015
Joel Grind from Toxic Holocaust
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Toxic Holocaust frontman Joel Grind had a drink with Hardrock Haven at Ace of Cups in Columbus, Ohio and discussed his recent switch from guitar to bass, his […]
Music Reviews 2015
W.A.S.P. | Golgotha
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — It’s been six long years since Babylon, W.A.S.P.’s last studio release, in part due to Blackie Lawless’ visits to hospital for reconstructive shoulder surgery and then later a […]
Interviews 2015
Blinding Sunrise
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Melodic Metalcore band Blinding Sunrise, to chat about their upcoming album This World Won’t Listen. Hardrock Haven: Hi there! Thank you […]
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Annihilator | Suicide Society
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — When a thrash veteran starts chasing trends after 30 years of plugging away as a niche act, you realize that a show biz career is indeed an unpredictable […]
Music Reviews 2015
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster | Wires/Dream\Wires
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster, the self-described “instrumental Progressive, Metal, Alternative Rock Band” from London, have completed work on their third self-released album entitled Wires/Dream\Wires. This latest release follows […]
Music Reviews 2015
Diemonds | Never Wanna Die
by John Kindred – Publisher — Third time and charmed Canadian rockers Diemonds return with their third album Never Wanna Die via Napalm Records. Fronted by the sultry Priya Panda, this female-fronted band offers fans […]
Interviews 2015
Dominic St. Charles of URN
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux chatted with Dominic St. Charles, of the band URN, about their brand new album Epiphany (their first studio album in nearly six years!), their […]
Music Reviews 2015
Phosphene | Phosphene
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Phosphene may not be a familiar name (or word) to many, but this Chicago-based 4 piece is trying to make it a household term. The modern rockers have […]
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AmpliTube MESA/Boogie for Mac/PC is available now
IK Multimedia and Mesa Engineering proudly announce that
AmpliTube MESA/Boogie for Mac/PC is available now Now players can inject high-gain magic and mayhem into their recordings with ease with AmpliTube MESA/Boogie for Mac & PC […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | The Cringe
by Chris Baird – Photographer — August 28, 2015 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. New York City rockers The Cringe have announced they will be supporting Mötley Crüe on “The Final Tour” this summer, […]
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Badlands House Band, Fans Weather Apocalyptic Storm to Experience World Premiere Concert
SIOUX FALLS (September 2, 2015) The Badlands House Band, the musical voice of Chuck Brennan’s new Badlands Pawn entertainment destination, made their debut in true post-Apocalyptic fashion on Thursday, August 27 at The District in […]
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Louder Than Life Set To Be Louder Than Ever
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Fans of hard rock, gourmet man food, craft beer, whiskey and bourbon finally have their own Woodstock. The Louder Than Life music festival will be returning to Champions […]
Interviews 2015
Caleb Bingham of Ascension
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with musician Caleb Bingham to chat about his band Ascension, what happened between him and Five Finger Death Punch, and what fans […]
Music Reviews 2015
Dimino | Old Habits Die Hard
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Old Habits Die Hard may just be the most unexpected release of 2015. Former Angel (yes, that Angel, whose last release was in 1979) frontman Frank DiMino returned […]
Music Reviews 2015
Poltergeist | Nothing Lasts Forever
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1993, Nothing Lasts Forever was the third album from Swiss Thrash Metal band Poltergeist. Now, you might have just read “Swiss” and “Thrash” and went […]
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Kore Rozzik Premiers “Rockstar” Video Exclusively @ Hardrock Haven
New York City’s Bastard Child KORE ROZZIK will released the debut single “Rock Star” July 21. “Rockstar” was produced by Paul Bento (Carnivore/Type O Negative) and Mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More/Dokken). “Rockstar” is […]
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AirTurn Introduces TAP with the Roland® BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad for Drummers and Percussionists
The TAP BT-1 Triggers Wireless Page Turning and Other Events with a Bigger Target and Greater Fault Tolerance NEDERLAND, Colorado – July 29, 2015 – AirTurn, a leading manufacturer of wireless, hands-free controllers for tablets […]
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Progressive Supergroup Jane Getter Premonition Launches New Track “Surprised”
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Progressive supergroup, Jane Getter Premonition, launches a new track, “Surprised,” taken from the band’s Madfish debut, On, out October 2. Stream album opener, “Surprised,” below: “‘Surprised’ is based on the opening […]
Music Reviews 2015
Motörhead | Bad Magic
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Thirteen brand-new tracks straight out of Motörhead’s crucible of frenzy may not deviate from the familiar recipe, but they do hit the spot with the hallmark nonchalance of […]
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Seven Witches Announce New Album The Way of the Wicked
Led by guitarist Jack Frost, Seven Witches has been one of America’s best classic 80’s-inspired metal bands – specializing in American traditional power metal, reminiscent of bands such as Helstar, Manowar, and Metal Church. And […]
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Madame Mayhem Enlists Rock’s Top Names for Now You Know Studio Album
Madame Mayhem is certainly a commanding and unforgettable figure – all you have to do is check out the new video for the song “Monster” for the proof. But dig a bit deeper, and you […]
Music Reviews 2015
Leaves’ Eyes | King Of Kings
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — King of Kings marks the triumphant return of Leaves’ Eyes to the pinnacle of the Symphonic Metal world. After adopting somewhat of a softer and more varied sound […]
Music Reviews 2015
Veronica “The V” Freeman | Now or Never
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Best known as the frontwoman for Heavy/Power Metal band Benedictum, Veronica “The V” Freeman is spreading her wings with the launch of her solo career. Now or Never […]
Music Reviews 2015
Slave Raider | Take the World By Storm
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Originally self-released in 1986 (then remixed and reissued in 1989), Take the World By Storm was the debut album from Minneapolis-based Glam Metal band Slave Raider. The term […]
Music Reviews 2015
Powerwolf | Blessed & Possessed
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Get ready to howl! German Power Metal wolf pack Powerwolf is back with a new album, their sixth, titled Blessed & Possessed. The band has been issuing albums […]
Music Reviews 2015
Kelly Keeling | Mind Radio
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Even though the cover artwork of this album could have been a rejected idea for a mid-‘90s Skynyrd album (or a washed-up country star even), it’s no such […]
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Lucid Fly launches IndieGoGo campaign for first LP release
LOS ANGELES – Established Alt/Prog/Rock band, Lucid Fly, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help support its upcoming full-length album release titled, ‘Building Castles In Air.’ Lucid Fly’s sound is unerringly Progressive – rock solid […]
Concert Reviews 2015
KC Summer Jam: Def Leppard with STYX and Tesla
by John Kindred – Publisher — August 11, 2015 at Starlight Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Starlight Theatre’s latest round of summer concerts featured three heavy-hitting Rock bands that, in their prime, delivered fans […]
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Neil Daniels to release book on KISS Frontman Paul Stanley
LIVE TO WIN – A CASUAL GUIDE TO THE MUSIC OF KISS FRONTMAN PAUL STANLEY BY NEIL DANIELS PUBLISHED BY CREATESPACE WORLDWIDE RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 ISBN-13: 978-1508762140 ISBN-10: 1508762147 As “Starchild”, the frontman […]
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Polish Hard Rock band Kruk to release their first live album
On the 18th of April, at the studio of Radio Katowice, the hard rock band Kruk played a very special concert. With the auditorium packed tight, the band performed a two-hour-plus set, which included their […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Rob Zombie
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — August 2, 2015 at Lokerse Feesten in Lokeren, Belgium — Rob Zombie stops off in Belgium to appear at the Lokerse Feesten. Set List: 1. Teenage Nosferatu Pussy […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Black Label Society
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — August 2, 2015 at Lokerse Feesten in Lokeren, Belgium — Following the release of their latest studio album Catacombs of the Black Vatican, Black Label Society are currently […]
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6th Edition of Very ‘Eavy Metal Festival Brings in Bigger Acts
The sixth edition of the heavy metal festival Very ‘Eavy will take place on Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd of April, 2016 in “Fox” in Stadskanaal, Netherlands. For this edition, only 500 tickets […]
Music Reviews 2015
Beverly Killz | Kingdom
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — It was 2012, Denis Ward’s finishing touch and Perris Records’ auspices when the previous album released by the Italian act under the moniker of Beverly Killz saw the […]
Music Reviews 2015
Black Veil Brides | Alive and Burning
by Grace Kindred – Columnist — With Alive and Burning, Black Veil Brides releases their first-ever live concert Blu-ray/DVD via Eagle Rock Entertainment. The Blu-ray/DVD was filmed Nov. 1, 2014, at Wiltern Theater in Los […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Panzie
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — August 6, 2015 at Arlene’s Grocery in New York City, NY. — Where more demure cities feel awkward about their sleazy side, New York flaunts it. And for […]
Music Reviews 2015
Lynch Mob | Rebel
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Some bands have invented Classic Rock, some took decades to become classic, but George Lynch managed to latch on to the formula right off the bat — ever […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Trapt
by Chris Baird – Photojournalist — July 30, 2015 at Ziggy’s by the Sea in Wilmington N.C. — Trapt caught live during their Life in Your Own Hands tour. The band recently released their new […]
Music Reviews 2015
Forever Still | Save Me
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Save Me is the third EP released by modern rockers Forever Still, the crowning glory of a trilogy that will eventually be released as a full length CD. […]
Interviews 2015
Margarita Monet of The Edge of Paradise
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Edge of Paradise is a female-fronter Metal band from Los Angeles, CA. Currently the band has released the full length studio album Immortal Waltz produced by the legendary […]
Music Reviews 2015
Sonja Perenda | Winter Eyes
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Operatic songstress Sonja Perenda has recently released her second full length album, and is building a fan base that now spreads well outside of her native Austria. Sonja’s […]
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Edge Of Paradise signs with Extreme Management Group
Los Angeles based hard rockers, EDGE OF PARADISE just signed a management deal with EXTREME MUSIC GROUP. EDGE OF PARADISE are a melodic powerhouse with the soaring vocals of Margarita Monet, towering guitars of Dave […]
Concert Reviews 2015
Vans Warped Tour 2015
by John Kindred – Publisher — July 30, 2015 at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Kansas City, MO. — The 21st edition of the Vans Warped Tour rolled into Kansas City on a sunny day, when […]
Interviews 2015
Marty Friedman
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — After 13 years of absence from the U.S. music scene, guitar guru Marty Friedman returns to native soil to tour his latest album. Chart-breaker Inferno released by Prosthetic […]
Interviews 2015
Steve Kaynan
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — It’s been a long way from his first recordings made at the tender age of 17 to his independently released second solo album Multiverse Collision. Hardrock Haven caught […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Samantha Crain
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — July 25, 2015 at Cafe Nine in New Haven, CT. — A young woman with a seasoned soul. Samantha Crain, barely 29 years old from Shawnee Oklahoma, has […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Whitesnake
by Alex Barbieri – Senior Columnist — July 28, 2015 at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT. — “Be safe, be happy, and don’t let anyone make you afraid.” Those show-closing words by […]
Interviews 2015
Ray Andersen
by Marija Brettle – Senior Columnist — Growing up in the West Orange house where legendary songwriters Carole King and Gerry Goffin lived, young Ray Andersen knew early on that music would be his life’s […]
Music Reviews 2015
J. D. Overdrive | The Kindest Of Deaths
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — In the 1970s, a new subgenre of music – called Southern Rock – was born out of the Allman brothers’ bluesy vibe and Skynyrd’s Dixie pride. Little did […]
Music Reviews 2015
Exises | Exises
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Dutch Heavy Metal band Exises made their debut in 1986 with this self-titled release on the Megaton label. This is a band that ran in the same circles […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Powerman 5000
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — July 21, 2015 at Roxy Theatre in Denver, CO. — “Laser-wielding-light-show-galore…” is probably the best way to accurately describe a Powerman 5000 show. This infamous robot inspired band […]
Music Reviews 2015
Dragon Kings | Dragon Kings
by John Kindred – Publisher — The trans-media project, Dragon Kings, is spearheaded by Timothy Brown, who is a Dungeons and Dragons setting designer, fantasy author and musician. Dragon Kings is a role-playing action, adventure […]
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Forever Still release video for “Awake the Fire”
Forever Still release music video for their new single “Awake The Fire”, and lets fans pay ‘what they want’ for it at their website www.foreverstill.dk. “We believe that music should be available to everyone – […]
Music Reviews 2015
Phil Vincent | Unreleased Trilogy
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Prolific singer and songwriter Phil Vincent (solo artist, Legion, D’Ercole, Tragik) has struck again! He’s just released what in effect are 3 CDs worth of material with long […]
Music Reviews 2015
Jeff Beck | Live at Ronnie Scott’s
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Live albums rarely carry the weight and impact that they once did. Nowadays it seems that a live album is only produced and distributed as a way to […]
Off the Rails
Sinister Guitar Picks: Edging Out the Competition
by John Kindred – Publisher — Sinister Guitar Picks made its product line debut at the 2015 Winter NAMM convention. At the trade show, Sinister Guitar Picks showcased its latest product line of metal-edged guitar […]
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Emberville Releases “Scare City” Music Video
Post Hardcore band Emberville have released their “Scare City” music video from their new album of the same name which is available for purchase now on iTunes. Watch Emberville’s “Scare City” music video below: About […]
Interviews 2015
Mario Percudani of Hungryheart
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Five years ago Melodic Hard Rock aficionados were awed by their second album One Ticket To Paradise; now after five long years of keeping their fingers crossed they […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | There Is No Us
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — July 13, 2015 at Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, NV. — Las Vegas, Nevada held host to the debut concert for There Is No […]
Interviews 2015
Jim Louvau & Andy Gerold of There Is No Us
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Jim Louvau and Andy Gerold of There Is No Us, at a local bar in Las Vegas, Nevada. The trio chatted […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Adler
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 11, 2015 at The Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, NV. — Adler is “Back From The Dead” and invaded Las Vegas on July 11 at The Brooklyn […]
Music Reviews 2015
Praying Mantis | Legacy
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It has been way too long since NWOBHM-turned-melodic rock band Praying Mantis delivered some new music. It’s been four years since their Metamorphosis release, and that was just […]
Music Reviews 2015
Iron Savior | Live at the Final Frontier
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Long-running German Power Metal band Iron Savior is certainly delivering the goods this year. No, not with a new studio album (besides, it’s only been a year since […]
Music Reviews 2015
Karyn Crisis’ Gospel of the Witches | Salem’s Wounds
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — After a lengthy absence, Karyn Crisis – vocalist for Death Metal turned Metalcore band Crisis – has resurfaced with a new project, titled Karyn Crisis’ Gospel of the […]
Music Reviews 2015
George Lynch’s Shadow Train
by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitar virtuoso George Lynch is back for the attack with another new project, which provides the musical support for his upcoming documentary on the plight of modern Native American […]
Music Reviews 2015
Satan’s Host | Pre-Dating God, Part 2
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Long-running cult U.S. Heavy Metal band Satan’s Host returned this year with not one but two new studio albums, titled Pre-Dating God, Parts 1 and 2. The Colorado-based […]
Music Reviews 2015
Satan’s Host | Pre-Dating God, Part 1
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Long-running cult U.S. heavy metal band Satan’s Host returned this year with not one but two new studio albums, titled Pre-Dating God, Parts 1 and 2. The Colorado-based […]
Music Reviews 2015
Graveworm | Ascending Hate
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Italian Symphonic/Death/Black Metal (the exact mix keeps changing) band Graveworm is back with a new album, their ninth full-length offering to date – titled Ascending Hate. Newly signed […]
Music Reviews 2015
Michael Bormann | Closer
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — With Michael Bormann’s new solo material being finally finished, recorded and released, one could have treated his last year’s “best of ballads” compilation Love Is Magic as a […]
Concert Reviews 2015
Hellfest 2015
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — June 19-21, 2015 at Val de Moine Sport Complex in Clisson, France — France’s annual music festival, known to the world as Hellfest, marked its 10th anniversary this […]
Music Reviews 2015
Edge Of Paradise | Immortal Waltz
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — American rockers Edge Of Paradise have just released a new full-length album entitled Immortal Waltz. Fans of the band will be immediately at home since the lineup fronted […]
Music Reviews 2015
Shotgun Messiah | Second Coming
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Originally released in 1991, Second Coming is the – you guessed it – second album from Swedish glam metal band Shotgun Messiah. The band, which was more or […]
Music Reviews 2015
Shotgun Messiah | Shotgun Messiah
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Swedish glam metal band Shotgun Messiah made their debut in 1989 with this self-titled release. The band, which was more or less Sweden’s answer to the Hollywood hair […]
Music Reviews 2015
Hungryheart | Dirty Italian Job
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Even if pink’s the new black, the deliberately cheesy cover artwork for this album is not exactly a sight for the sore eyes. And still, it’s good news […]
Off the Rails
Mark Allen and Derric Miller | Gristle
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Literary duo Mark Allen and Derric Miller know how to chill spines with their own ferocious brand of horror fiction. Still, their newest novel titled Gristle pushes the […]
Music Reviews 2015
Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Finnish melodic/glam/sleaze/party (take your pick) rockers Santa Cruz are back with a new album, their third overall. It’s a self-titled release, which typically means a band is: a) […]
Concert Reviews 2015
The Circle: Hager, Bonham, Anthony & Johnson
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — June 20, 2015 at The Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, OH. — The career of Sammy Hagar is a rarity in the music world, not only because […]
Interviews 2015
Philip H. Anselmo of Superjoint
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Even while he was the frontman of the massively successful band Pantera, Phil Anselmo was always staying busy with offshoot musical projects like Southern Isolation and Viking Crown. […]
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Divebomb Records Release Two Digital Samplers For Free Download
The Divebomb Records label is celebrating summer with some free music. They have announced the release of two digital samplers full of new and classic bands. The first volume features 25 tracks, of which all […]
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COLDSPELL Post New Video For ‘Legacy’, Festival Dates Announced
Swedish hard rockers ColdSpell posted a brand new video for the song ‘Legacy’, out of their album ‘Frozen Paradise’. The video can be viewed below. ColdSpell are going in the studio this fall, to record […]
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SOTO (Jeff Scott Soto) Confirmed For Monsters Of Rock Cruise
SOTO, featuring vocalist Jeff Scott Soto is confirmed to play Monsters Of Rock Cruise. Jeff Scott Soto (Soto, Talisman, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) will also play on the MOR Cruise a show with Gus G (Firewind, Ozzy […]
Music Reviews 2015
Barren Earth | On Lonely Towers
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Finnish “all-star” – Progressive, Melodic Death, Doom Metal – band Barren Earth is back with a new album, their third full-length release, titled On Lonely Towers. The band […]
Music Reviews 2015
Joe Bonamassa | Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Plenty of artists have graced the stage at Red Rocks in Colorado, but very few of them have offered a set of classic Blues tunes from the catalogs […]
Concert Reviews 2015
Sisters Ov The Blackmoon
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — June 20, 2015 at Bar Sinister in Hollywood, CA. — Spawning from the City of Angels, comes Sisters Ov The Blackmoon, a Rock/Metal band with an affinity for […]
Music Reviews 2015
Odin’s Court | Turtles All the Way Down
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Turtles All the Way Down is the seventh full-length release from Maryland-based progressive rock band Odin’s Court. It’s also the first album of all-new material since the band’s […]
Music Reviews 2015
Degreed | Dead But Not Forgotten
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Swedish melodic hard rockers Degreed are back with a new album, their third to date, titled Dead But Not Forgotten. Degreed of course features the vocal (and bass) […]
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SAXON and ARMORED SAINT to Replace DC COOPER at ProgPower USA Kickoff Event
D.C. Cooper has announced that he will no longer be appearing at this year’s ProgPower USA Kickoff Event. He has released the following statement: “It is with great disappointment and sadness the we are announcing […]
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UK’s ERADIKATOR returns to Divebomb Records
ERADIKATOR are a four piece thrash metal band from Birmingham, England, the birthplace of heavy metal monsters such as BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST and NAPALM DEATH. No strangers to Divebomb Records, ERADIKATOR have returned to […]
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DIAMOND DOGS announce ‘Quitters & Complainers’ Album Details, Video Posted
Diamond Dogs, Swedish rock and roll band formed in 1992 are now back with their 10th full length album “Quitters & Complainers” that also includes a 70 minute long bonus live disc “Let’s Have It […]
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TOWER OF BABEL – Current Exorcism, Holy Hell, Royal Hunt, Tainted Nation Members Launch New Band
Singer/producer Csaba Zvekan (Exorcism, Metal Machine, Zvekan), guitarist Joe Stump (Exorcism, Holy Hell), drummer Mark Cross (Tainted Nation, ex Firewind,Helloween), keyboard/hammond player Maestro Mistheria (Vivaldi Metal Project, Mistheria) and bassist Andreas Passmark (Royal Hunt) have […]
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SLAYER Announces Final Track Listing For Upcoming Album Repentless
The final track listing for Repentless, Slayer’s first new album in six years, due out 9/11/15 (Nuclear Blast), is announced today, and the album is now available for pre-order via Slayer’s Facebook. The track listing […]
Music Reviews 2015
Tarja | Luna Park Ride
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Pioneering Finnish soprano Tarja Turunen has just put the finishing touches on a superb live album entitled Luna Park Ride. For those not familiar with the name, Tarja […]
Interviews 2015
Joel Hoekstra of Whitesnake
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — On the heels of the release of The Purple Album, rock legends Whitesnake are hitting the road on a North American tour featuring support from Ireland’s The Answer. […]
Music Reviews 2015
Steve Coyne Conspiracy | Feelings Of Euphoria
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Steve Coyne Conspiracy arrives with the debut album Feelings of Euphoria via Shredguy Records. Guitarist Steve Coyne is joined by fellow guitarist Jimi Bell; bassists Chris McCarvill, Steve […]
Interviews 2015
Andy the Kid
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Andy the Kid is one talented lad, from playing with Wayne Static, to We Are The Riot, and this passionate individual is excited to take on his newest […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | William Control
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — June 6, 2015 at Bar Sinister in West Hollywood, CA. — For the fifth year in a row, the infamous William Control dominated Hollywood’s most notorious goth club, […]
Music Reviews 2015
A Light in the Black (A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio)
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Because you’re just not a proper metal label until you’ve done a Dio tribute album, Massacre Records has served up A Light in the Black: A Tribute to […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | September Mourning
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — May 8, 2015 at Diesel Concert Lounge in New Baltimore, MI. — September Mourning with Black Kraken, Ded By Dezine, and Dead in 5. Live! | September Mourning Concert […]
Concert Reviews 2015
LIVE! | Count’s 77 and Ragdoll
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — May 30, 2015 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Hot off the heels of performing at Rocklahoma, Australia rock band Ragdoll hit Las Vegas with a vengeance […]
Concert Reviews 2015
Rocklahoma 2015: Day 3
by Zane Cash – Photojournalist – May 24, 2015 in Pryor, OK.– Rocklahoma 2015 wraps with day 3 featuring: Tesla, Breaking Benjamin, Queensryche, Of Mice & Men, The Winery Dogs, Motionless In White, Aranda, Otherwise, […]
Interviews 2015
Sean Baker of The Sean Baker Orchestra
by John Kindred – Publisher — Sean Baker of The Sean Baker Orchestra has just released Game On!! on Shredguy Records. Baker’s third solo CD to date, moves away from just a purely instrumental shred […]
Music Reviews 2015
Babylon A.D. | Live@XXV
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — To age gracefully is to embrace both the past and the future, and this rule – as it turns out – applies to the music bands as well. […]
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DEGREED ‘Dead But Not Forgotten’ Video Sampler Posted
Swedish hard rockers DEGREED released a brand new video sampler, with tracks out of the forthcoming album “Dead But Not Forgotten“. The video can be viewed below. https://youtu.be/GpYvn3UdCp0 The band’s third album, “Dead But Not […]
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WULFHOOK Joins Divebomb Records – Debut Release Due In July
Detroit’s WULFHOOK join Divebomb Records roster and will see the release of their debut album, The Impaler, on July 17th, 2015. WULFHOOK, having formed in 2009, is a five piece American heavy metal band from […]
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JUDICATOR Joins Divebomb Records, New Album Due In July
JUDICATOR have joined the Divebomb Records roster and will see the release of their third album, At The Expense Of Humanity, on July 17th, 2015. JUDICATOR’s third release, At The Expense Of Humanity, is a […]
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ENERTIA To Release First New Album In Decade via Divebomb Records
After working practically non-stop for eleven years, which included rehearsing 2-3 times a week, 800+ shows in 20+ states and well over 10,000 CDs sold on six continents, upstate New York pure American Metal band, […]
Interviews 2015
Scott Holiday and Dave Beste of Rival Sons
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — It seems that no modern rock band receives more hype and praise than Rival Sons. All of that attention is not only valid, but it’s been earned since […]
Interviews 2015
Biff Byford of Saxon
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Saturday, May 16th at Rock on the Range 2015 was the day when fans of old school British Heavy Metal should have been in heaven. Not only were […]