Month: June 2017

Interviews 2017

Alex Crescioni of DIM7

June 29, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Alex Crescioni of DIM7
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s Anabel DFlux had the pleasure of catching up with long-time friend Alex Crescioni of DIM7 about his upcoming EP BATS, which is is an acronym for […]
Music Reviews 2017

Rhapsody Of Fire | Legendary Years

June 27, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Rhapsody Of Fire | Legendary Years
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Italian Symphonic Power Metal band Rhapsody of Fire, previously known as Rhapsody, returns with a new album and a new vocalist and drummer. Formed way back in ’93 […]
Interviews 2017

JDN and Groovie Mann of Trash Deity

June 26, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on JDN and Groovie Mann of Trash Deity
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s Anabel DFlux had the opportunity to catch up with JDN and Groovie Mann of Trash Deity about their brand new project, the upcoming release, the brand […]
Music Reviews 2017

Jenner | To Live is To Suffer

June 23, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Jenner | To Live is To Suffer
by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Fans of old school speed or Thrash Metal owe it to themselves to check out the latest release from the Serbian four-piece called Jenner. To Live Is To […]
Interviews 2017

Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe

June 23, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Lillian Axe guitarist and main songwriter Steve Blaze checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about the re-mastered re-releases of the debut and Love + War; why he […]
Music Reviews 2017

Orden Ogan | Gunmen

June 22, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Orden Ogan | Gunmen
by Franco Cerchiari – Senior Columnist — Gorgeous, dramatic, melodic, galloping, loud, bombastic, and ripe with the sounds of Power, Celtic, Progressive, Folk and Heavy Metal is Orden Ogan’s latest, Gunmen, released under the AFM […]
Music Reviews 2017

Edguy | Monuments

June 21, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Edguy | Monuments
by John Kindred – Publisher — In celebration of Edguy’s 25th anniversary, the group is preparing to take to the stage this fall for its ‘Best of Tour,’ performing the group’s greatest hits live. Preceding […]
The PR Wires

Dead Cross Premiere “Seizure and Desist” video: Secret Chiefs 3 Announced As Tour Support

June 19, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Dead Cross Premiere “Seizure and Desist” video: Secret Chiefs 3 Announced As Tour Support
Dead Cross, the SoCal hardcore band featuring Dave Lombardo (ex-Slayer/Suicidal Tendencies), Justin Pearson (Retox/The Locust), Mike Patton (Faith No More/Tomahawk) and Michael Crain (Retox, Festival of Dead Deer), premiere the video for “Seizure and Desist” […]
Music Reviews 2017

Lillian Axe | Love + War

June 19, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Lillian Axe | Love + War
by John Kindred – Publisher — Rock Candy Records Remastered & Reloaded Lillian Axe gets the ‘Rock Candy’ sugary-sweet treatment as the label has reissued the band’s sophomore album Love + War as a “special […]
Music Reviews 2017

Lillian Axe | Lillian Axe

June 19, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Lillian Axe | Lillian Axe
by John Kindred – Publisher — Rock Candy Records Remastered & Reloaded — Lillian Axe gets the ‘Rock Candy’ sugary-sweet treatment as the label has reissued the band’s debut self-titled album as a “special deluxe […]
Concert Reviews 2017

The Dead Daisies with Order Of The Emperor

June 16, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on The Dead Daisies with Order Of The Emperor
by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — June 14, 2017 at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, Netherlands — The Dead Daisies recently made a stopped at De Boerderij for an exclusive Dutch show. This group of […]
Interviews 2017

Alexander G

June 15, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Alexander G
by Anable DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux found herself in front of the camera again with musician Alexander G, known for his work with Gemini Syndrome and Tracy G. The two […]
Interviews 2017

Mark Slaughter Goes Solo

June 14, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Mark Slaughter Goes Solo
by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and everything else Mark Slaughter checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about his new solo release Halfway There; specific songs like the title […]
Music Reviews 2017

Jorn | Life On Death Road

June 12, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Jorn | Life On Death Road
by Franco Cerchiari – Senior Columnist — One would be hard pressed to find anyone who considers himself or herself a true follower of Rock and Metal and not be a fan of Norway’s powerhouse, […]
Interviews 2017

Cerena Del Mar

June 5, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Cerena Del Mar
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux had a lovely conversation with Los Angeles musician Cerena Del Mar. Cerena had just released her debut album Blue Sea Motel (The Desert Edition) […]
Concert Reviews 2017

LIVE! | Xandria

June 5, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Xandria
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — May 29, 2017 at The Regent Theater, Los Angeles, CA. — German Epic Symphonic Metal stalwarts Xandria is currently out on the road with Kobra and the Lotus, […]
Music Reviews 2017

Danzig | Black Laden Crown

June 5, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Danzig | Black Laden Crown
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Before Black Laden Crown gets rightfully raked over the coals, some mighty hails to one of the best Metal musicians ever might be in order. Misfits. Samhain. Solo […]
Concert Reviews 2017

LIVE! | Kobra and the Lotus

June 4, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Kobra and the Lotus
by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — May 29, 2017 at The Regent Theater, Los Angeles, CA. — Kobra and the Lotus are currently out on the road with Xandria, supporting the band’s latest studio […]
Music Reviews 2017

Vain | Rolling With the Punches

June 4, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Vain | Rolling With the Punches
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Vain is one of those bands that were both everything addictive about Sleaze/Glam Rock but also one of the reasons WHY it died a thousand deaths when Grunge […]
Music Reviews 2017

Labyrinth | Architecture of a God

June 2, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Labyrinth | Architecture of a God
by Franco Cerchiari – Senior Columnist — Impossible to play at normal volumes, after a seven-year absence, Italy’s Labyrinth returns with this, their eighth studio release, Architecture of a God, released on the excellent Frontiers […]
Music Reviews 2017

Iced Earth | Incorruptible

June 1, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on Iced Earth | Incorruptible
by Brenda McTaggart – Columnist — Guitarist and songwriter Jon Schaffer admirably had the drive of a man on a mission on this new album. Have any doubts? The evidence has never been more abundantly […]
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KILLSET Return with Killer Set, ‘S.T.F.U.’

June 1, 2017 Publisher Comments Off on KILLSET Return with Killer Set, ‘S.T.F.U.’
KillSET is the combination of a professional, well-oiled, finely tuned metal machine and an explosive, supercharged charismatic front man – as evidenced by their upcoming album, ‘S.T.F.U.’ (release date: June 23rd). Having been produced by […]