December 2017 – http://hardrockhaven.net/online

Gretchen Menn of Zepparella

December 31, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Chris Willow — Guest Columnist — Gretchen Menn, a Californian gal, and guitarist is an inspiration with her drop dead gorgeous looks and electric guitar skills. She shows her unbelievable range of ability to […]

Millenium | Hourglass: The Complete Sessions

December 31, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — What comes around, goes around… Be it a nostalgia rush or the cyclical nature of the music industry – recent years have seen a resurgence of Melodic Hard […]

Jaimz Vokins | Time Machine

December 31, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — The tendency among the renowned acts to record the cover albums paying homage to their early influences seems to grow these days. It always evokes mixed emotions among […]

Midnite City | Midnite City

December 31, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — You should never judge a book by its cover, they say, and judging the artist’s current ventures from the perspective of his past output may be equally misleading. […]

Bruce Dickinson | What Does This Button Do? An Autobiography

December 31, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — If there’s anyone in the world of Heavy Metal that could have been dubbed the Renaissance Man, only one name comes to mind, this of Bruce Dickinson. In […]

HARDROCK HAVEN WRITERS’ TOP 10 ALBUMS FOR 2017!

December 30, 2017 Publisher 1

Every year, Hardrock Haven staffers compile their Top 10 best releases. Our writers and photojournalists have diverse interests, allowing Hardrock Haven the ability to cover a broad spectrum of music. This is quite evident when […]

HARDROCK HAVEN WRITERS’ TOP 10 FEMALE-FRONTED METAL ALBUMS FOR 2017!

December 30, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Every year, Hardrock Haven staffers compile their Top 10 best releases. Our writers and photojournalists have diverse interests, allowing Hardrock Haven the ability to cover a broad spectrum of music. This is quite evident when […]

Frank Hannon – FROM ONE PLACE… TO ANOTHER VOL 1 out Jan 26

December 19, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Frank Hannon is proud to announce the upcoming release of From One Place… to Another, a series of albums comprised of cover songs from the Tesla guitarist, declared with the release of “Blue Sky”. From […]

Eisley/Goldy | Blood, Guts And Games

December 19, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — Although it can’t be stated yet that the music industry relies on high-profile reunions more than it does on new and upcoming artists, the familiar names and familiar […]

Roadhog | The Oppressors

December 17, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Alexandra Mrozowska — Sr. Columnist — Half a century after the foundations was laid for its existence, there’s something fascinating about how Rock and Metal music comes full circle now. Call it riding a […]

Ruhrpott Metal Meeting: Day 1

December 17, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — December 08, 2017 at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany — For the third year, Ruhrpott Metal Meeting was a gathering of black dressed music fans in German Oberhausen for good […]

Ruhrpott Metal Meeting: Day 2

December 17, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — December 9, 2017 at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany — The main stage of Ruhrpott on Saturday was hosting artists who do not need any introduction, whether it’s Gloryhammer and […]

LIVE! | In Flames with Of Mice & Men

December 17, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — December 14, 2017 at Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium — The American Metallers Five Finger Death Punch and the Swedish Metallers In Flames have joined forces this winter […]

The U.S. Americans | Greatest Hits

December 16, 2017 Managing Editor Comments Off

by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — Hailing from New York City, the most American city one can think of–yes Washington D.C. is a thing but no one has ever said “if I can make […]

The PR Wires

SHADOWKEEP Sign Worldwide Deal With Pure Steel Records

December 15, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

PURE STEEL RECORDS are proud to announce the signing of none other than SHADOWKEEP, from Guildford Surrey UK. Early in 2017, the bands founding members, Chris Allen and Nikki Robson, have welcomed James Rivera (Helstar, […]

BLACK SPACE RIDERS Reveal Artwork/Track List for ‘Amoretum Vo1. 1’

December 15, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

German Riffonauts BLACK SPACE RIDERS have revealed the artwork and track list for forthcoming LP Amoretum Vol. 1. The band has also released the official video for the first single “Another Sort of Homecoming.” Amoretum […]

Denied to Release ‘Freedom of Speech’ in February on Sliptrick Records

December 15, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Our new album, “Freedom Of Speech” will be released on 13th of February via Sliptrick Records. The cover artwork for the disc was created by Alexander Lifbom. Co-produced, mixed & mastering by Fredrik Folkare at […]

Alicia Vigil of Vigil of War

December 14, 2017 Publisher 2

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — Senior journalist Anabel DFlux had a blast talking with bad-ass rocker maven Alicia Vigil, a well-known face in the city of angels. Known for her exquisite modeling, acting […]

Rocklahoma 2018: A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Poison, Cheap Trick, Ghost, The Cult, Halestorm & Many More

December 13, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Rocklahoma 2018 — A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Poison, Cheap Trick, Ghost, The Cult, Halestorm, Vince Neil, Stone Temple Pilots & Many More America’s Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party Friday, May 25, Saturday, May 26 & […]

Evergrey | The Dark Discovery

December 13, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — The Progressive Metal band Evergrey is a band that truly seems to have got better with time. It seems their music defies description with rudiments of Progressive, Symphonic, […]

In Concert: The Pretty Reckless

December 12, 2017 Publisher 1

by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — December 10, 2017 at Palladium in Cologne, Germany — Even though The Pretty Reckless, in only three albums, have managed to gain quite a fan following, this evening in […]

The Evolution of Santa Claus

December 11, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Excited about the upcoming Christmas? Then, this year kick-start the fun while getting an impressive view of the evolution of adorable Santa Claus. Just get a glimpse of the accompanying info-graphic to know your favorite […]

Shadow Eden to release “Brooklyn 1978” on Shredguy Records; David Mercado to appear at NAMM 2018

December 11, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Although it is cold in the northeastern part of the U.S. this time of year, things are heating up for New York guitarist David Mercado. David and his band Shadow Eden will be releasing the […]

Mystic Prophecy | Monuments Uncovered

December 10, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Covers albums have always been a hit or miss affair. Some bands have released covers albums with great success, (Shaw/Blades Influence, Axxis Rediscovered, and either of Northern Kings […]

Raintimes | Raintimes

December 10, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Not to be confused with the Italian Death Metal band, Raintime, this Raintimes, also a band from Italy is a supergroup of sorts, with its members coming from […]

In Concert: SikTH

December 9, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Arta Gailuma – Photojournalist — December 4, 2017 at Mama Roux in Birmingham, United Kingdom — After supporting Trivium alongside Shvpes in the beginning of this year, SikTh is now on a well deserved […]

Swedish Metallers Denied Release Video Single “Beggars and Thieves”

December 8, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

DENIED, the Swedish metal band has on Friday 8th of December released the lyric video for the single “BEGGARS AND THIEVES” (Sliptrick Records). The song featuring on vocals former singer Johan Fahlberg (JADED HEART) and […]