March 2016 – http://hardrockhaven.net/online

Voyag3r | Are You Synthetic?

March 31, 2016 Publisher 1

by John Kindred – Publisher — For those who have yet to experience the instrumental sci-fi explorations of Voyag3r, the time is at hand. The group returns with its follow-up to last year’s release of […]

Guy Elyahu | Empire of Chaos

March 31, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Instrumental composer Guy Elyahu has released his debut album Empire of Chaos. Elyahu, who is from Israel, features musical explorations that offer listeners what he has dubbed Middle-Eastern Rock, […]

Alia O’Brien of Blood Ceremony

March 30, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Ever wonder what Jethro Tull might have sounded like if Tony Iommi had stayed in the band and if Ian Anderson was a woman? Well, you’re in luck […]

Members Of Dream Theater, Dixie Dregs & King’s X As The Jelly Jam To Release Profit On May 27th

March 25, 2016 Publisher 21

JOHN MYUNG (DREAM THEATER), ROD MORGENSTEIN (DIXIE DREGS, WINGER) AND TY TABOR (KING’S X)’ ENSEMBLE JELLY JAM TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM PROFIT ON MAY 27TH VIA MUSIC THEORIES / MASCOT LABEL GROUP New York — […]

LIVE! | Killswitch Engage

March 24, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Grace Kindred – Columnist — March 19, 2016 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Killswitch Engage currently is on the road, touring in support of its new album Incarnate, which was […]

Adam Clemans and Scott Hedrick of Skeletonwitch

March 22, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Blackened metal purveyors Skeletonwitch have recently returned to the world’s stage with a new face leading the charge. Just over a year after the band parted ways with […]

Slayer Live in Madison

March 22, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Marko Popovich – Guest Columnist — March 9, 2016 at the Orpheum in Madison, WI. — There are fans out there who say that Slayer died with Jeff Hanneman. There are also fans who […]

Pierce the Veil Misadventures Confirmed for May 13 Release

March 20, 2016 Publisher 22

Pierce the Veil, one of the fastest-rising, most electrifying artists on the music scene today, will release its hotly-anticipated new album, Misadventures, on May 13 (Fearless Records). Misadventures is the follow up to the band’s […]

Uli Jon Roth at Las Vegas Country Saloon

March 20, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — March 9, 2016 at Las Vegas Country Saloon in Las Vegas, NV. — The Ultimate Guitar Experience featuring Uli Jon Roth with special guests Jennifer Batten and Andy […]

LIVE! | Nightwish

March 19, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Rocha – Photographer — March 16, 2016 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Nightwish, currently out on the road on its 26 date headlining North American Tour, made a stop […]

Steve Ferlazzo’s Soundcheck Live Opens in Hollywood

March 19, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — The Lucky Strike Lanes Entertainment Center on Hollywood and Highland has become a hot-spot for music fans over the past year with random on stage performances by popular […]

Paralandra Release “All Fall Down” Lyric Video From Upcoming Debut EP

March 17, 2016 Publisher 1

Paralandra Release “All Fall Down” Lyric Video From Upcoming Debut EP (Out March 11th) Springfield, Missouri based Hard Rock band Paralandra have released a lyric video for their track “All Fall Down” from their upcoming […]

Awaken The Shadow Release “The Hunter” Video From Upcoming Album “Life Beyond The Curse”

March 17, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

Awaken The Shadow Release “The Hunter” Lyric Video From Upcoming Album “Life Beyond The Curse” (Out March 11th) New York City band, Awaken The Shadow, are gearing up for the March 11th release of their […]

GEARS Releases “Take Away” Lyric Video

March 17, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

Miami, Florida based Hard Rock band GEARS have released a lyric video for their track “Take Away” (originally premiering with Metal Insider) from their new EP “Pride Comes Before The Fall” which is available now […]

Eric Gillette of Neal Morse Band

March 15, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — Eric Gillette, guitarist with the Neal Morse Band, talks about his 2nd solo album The Great Unknown. Hardrock Haven: So your new album is called The Great Unknown. […]

Brainstorm | Scary Creatures

March 15, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Long running German Power Metal band Brainstorm kicked off the New Year with a new studio album, their eleventh overall, titled Scary Creatures. Brainstorm has been steadily delivering […]

TEN Signs with Frontiers Records – Back Catalog Reissue and New Studio Album in 2017!

March 15, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

Frontiers Music srl is excited to announce the newly signed partnership with the band TEN for the release of a new studio album in 2017. In addition, the label acquired the band’s full catalogue and […]

Joe Bonamassa plays 3 UK concerts ahead of New Album ‘Blues of Desperation’

March 15, 2016 Publisher 21

Internationally renowned guitarist and singer-songwriter, Joe Bonamassa plays three UK concerts this month, leading up to the release of his new studio album Blues Of Desperation which is released on Friday 25th March. The UK […]

Savage Messiah – Announce Details of New Album

March 15, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

London based SAVAGE MESSIAH to enter the legendary Rockfield Studios (Led Zeppelin, Queen, Rush, Black Sabbath) in March to record fourth album. SAVAGE MESSIAH are heading into the studio in America next week to record […]

Voyag3r announce new album “Are You Synthetic?”

March 13, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

Voyag3r are set to release “Are You Synthetic?” on April 8. “Raise Your Shields” now streaming. Detroit instrumental, synth-heavy rock trio Voyag3r (Voyager 3) return with their 2nd full-length album, entitled “Are You Synthetic?”. The […]

The Darkness Return to Electrify U.S. Stages on the “Back To The USSA” Tour

March 12, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

On the heels of their Fall 2015 North American tour, mythological UK rock band The Darkness – Justin Hawkins (vocals, guitar), Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Rufus Taylor (drums) – are set to […]

Teramze Present New Lyric Video – “For The Innocent”

March 12, 2016 Publisher 1

Teramaze and Mascot Records present a new lyric video for “For The Innocent” from their album HER HALO. It can be viewed here: “One of the finest prog metal releases of recent years. Exceptional” –Prog […]

Shaman’s Harvest To Hit The Road On Headlining Run Beginning 3/17 In Omaha

March 12, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

After multiple national tours in support of other artists, Shaman’s Harvest will begin a run next week as headliners. Following the band’s success with “Dangerous” and “Dirty Diana,” the band’s current single “In Chains” is […]

Lita Ford | Lita Ford – Living Like A Runaway: A Memoir

March 10, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — A part of the groundbreaking all-girl band The Runaways in the 1970s and a successful solo artist in male-dominated industry throughout the 1980s, Lita Ford is undoubtedly an […]

Chuck Billy of Testament

March 10, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Bay Area thrash pioneers Testament are currently out on tour with their peers Slayer and death metal innovators Carcass. Testament is also in the midst of recording the […]

LIVE! | UFO

March 10, 2016 Publisher 1

by John Kindred – Publisher — March 9, 2016 at Voodoo Lounge in Kansas City, Mo. — Offering Rock ‘n’ Roll for the working man, UFO returned to Kansas City. Supporting the latest studio album […]

Reckless Love | InVader

March 9, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Matt Karpe – Sr. Columnist — Reckless Love’s last album Spirit found the band arguably reaching their pinnacle, a near perfect collection of glam-tinged modern rock that, whilst some might call cheesy, was undoubtedly […]

Seb Mikkelsen of Nine Miles South

March 7, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska – Sr. Columnist — Nine Miles South’s self-titled debut EP has caused quite a stir among the listeners, the band’s sound having this unique Americana vibe to their music in spite of […]

Elvenking | The Night of Nights – Live

March 7, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — After releasing eight studio albums in their 15+ year career, Italian Folk/Power Metal band Elvenking has finally delivered their first-ever live album, titled The Night of Nights – […]

Manimal | Trapped in the Shadows

March 4, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Swedish Heavy/Power Metal band Manimal is back after a six-year absence with their second album, titled Trapped in the Shadows. That title is actually a pretty fitting summary […]

Anthrax | For All Kings

March 1, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Riding high on the success of 2011’s Worship Music, Anthrax returns with its new studio album, For All Kings. The band, surging with new energy with the return of […]

LIVE! | Great White & Slaughter

March 1, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Deb Rao – Sr. Columnist — February 20, 2016 at Eastside Cannery in Las Vegas, NV. — Great White and Slaughter performed a sold out show at the Eastside Cannery in Las Vegas on […]

Odin’s Court | Deathanity R3

March 1, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Justin Gaines – Sr. Columnist — Self-released and funded through fan support via Kickstarter, Deathanity R3 is the latest offering from Maryland-based progressive rockers Odin’s Court. If you’re a longtime fan of the band, […]

Safe, So Simple

March 1, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux caught up with fun band Safe, So Simple to chat about their insanely cool music video (all shot in one take!), the new EP, […]

LIVE! | Todd Kerns

March 1, 2016 Publisher Comments Off

by Deb Rao – Sr. Columnist — February 19, 2016 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Hot off the heels of performing on New Years Eve in Vegas with Slash, singer Todd Kerns performed […]