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Przemyslaw Przytulo of Wicked Side

January 1, 2015 Publisher Comments Off on Przemyslaw Przytulo of Wicked Side
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Welcome to the wicked side, folks – let’s hope you will enjoy the ride! Having punched the heavy metal aficionados straight in the face with their EP Welcome […]
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 […]
Music Reviews 2014

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, […]
Music Reviews 2014

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 […]
Interviews 2014

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 […]
Music Reviews 2014

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, […]
Music Reviews 2014

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 […]
Music Reviews 2014

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 […]
Music Reviews 2014

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, […]
Music Reviews 2014

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 […]
Music Reviews 2014

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 […]
Music Reviews 2014

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 […]
Music Reviews 2014

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, […]
Interviews 2014

Vincent Peignart-Mancini of AqME

November 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Vincent Peignart-Mancini of AqME
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — AqME is a French Alternative Metal band originating from Paris. Vocalist Vincent Peignart-Mancini recently talked with Christophe Pauly about replacing Thomas Thirrion, his bands before AqME, the new […]
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Reverend | Play God

November 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Reverend | Play God
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1991, Play God was the second full-length album from Reverend, the power/thrash metal band formed by vocalist David Wayne (R.I.P.) after his departure from […]
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Dynazty | Renatus

November 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Dynazty | Renatus
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Now here’s an album no one saw coming. Swedish band Dynazty already had three albums under their belts, all of which followed the basic sleaze/melodic rock approach […]
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Adriangale | Defiance

November 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Adriangale | Defiance
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Well, the guys in Adriangale sure didn’t waste any time following up their 2013 release Suckerpunch. Granted, it did take them the better part of a decade […]
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Angels Or Kings | Kings Of Nowhere

November 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Angels Or Kings | Kings Of Nowhere
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — With their American counterparts having the time of their lives down the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California, in the late ‘70s and the ‘80s the British must […]
Interviews 2014

Ginger V

November 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ginger V
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Ginger V, the vocalist of his self-titled Vaudevillian rock band. Casually amid the warm California day, the two chatted about the […]
Music Reviews 2014

AC/DC | Rock or Bust

November 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on AC/DC | Rock or Bust
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Where do you start with Rock or Bust? The anticipation surrounding the release of AC/DC’s 15th international studio album has been heightened by both tragedy and chaos. First, […]
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Stephan Forte | Enigma Opera Black

November 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Stephan Forte | Enigma Opera Black
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — Forte’s dazzling 2012 debut established him as a new generation torch bearer of neoclassical shred, but now the Frenchman ventures further afield with a sophomore record. Flashy chops […]
Interviews 2014

Deon Rexroat of Anberlin

November 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Deon Rexroat of Anberlin
by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — A farewell tour is always some kind of bittersweet for any band. For Anberlin, the decision to part ways was amicable and the Farewell Tour coincides with promotion for […]
Music Reviews 2014

Stever | Idiot Savant

November 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Stever | Idiot Savant
by John Kindred – Publisher — Stever’s latest studio album Idiot Savant finally has seen the light of day. The 12-track studio album is a concept record that tells the story of 9-year-old Ian, an […]
Interviews 2014

Karen Stever talks Idiot Savant

November 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Karen Stever talks Idiot Savant
by Marija Brettle – Columnist — Her creativity has inspired others to feel free to express their feelings and individuality. Canadian, Karen Stever is a Metal, Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock singer and songwriter that has […]
Music Reviews 2014

Bernie Marsden | Shine

November 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Bernie Marsden | Shine
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — The first thing that comes to your mind when you think about Bernie Marsden – one of the most underrated guitarists of rock – is obviously Whitesnake in […]
Music Reviews 2014

Liv Kristine | Vervain

November 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Liv Kristine | Vervain
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Vervain is the latest solo release from Norwegian-born singer/songwriter Liv Kristine, who is also the lead singer for the symphonic folk metal powerhouse band Leaves’ Eyes and former […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Tyketto

November 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Tyketto
by Emma Jenkins – Guest Columnist — November 14th, 2014 at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, England — Tyketto is a band that has seen its ups and downs, break-ups and reformations, and it just missed out […]
Music Reviews 2014

Starblind | Darkest Horrors

November 22, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Starblind | Darkest Horrors
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Starting with Wolf and carrying on through bands like Enforcer and Air Raid, Sweden has been at the forefront of the traditional heavy metal revival. Stockholm-based Starblind is […]
Music Reviews 2014

Kirk | Masquerade

November 22, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Kirk | Masquerade
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It took more than a decade, but Swiss melodic progressive/power metal band Kirk is finally back with a follow-up to their 2003 debut The Final Dance. Their new […]
Music Reviews 2014

Johnny Touch | Inner City Wolves

November 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Johnny Touch | Inner City Wolves
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — If the so-called New Wave of Traditional Metal is a real movement, it’s definitely a global one. Hailing from Australia, traditional heavy metal band Johnny Touch delivered their […]
Music Reviews 2014

CETI | Brutus Syndrome

November 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on CETI | Brutus Syndrome
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Regardless of the actual genre, for a band that’s labeled “classic” making new album may be a risky business. Some appear determined to go on channeling their inner […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Arch Enemy

November 18, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Arch Enemy
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 11th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Arch Enemy came out with an explosive bang at the House of Blues Hollywood on November […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Kreator

November 18, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Kreator
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 11th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Metal band Kreator played alongside Starkill, Huntress, and Arch Enemy on November 11th, but held it […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Huntress

November 17, 2014 Publisher 1
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — November 11th, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Metal act Huntress absolutely devoured the stage at the House of Blues Hollywood on November the […]
Music Reviews 2014

Bailey | Long Way Down

November 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Bailey | Long Way Down
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Once the wind filled his sails, Nigel Bailey’s apparently not about to rest on his laurels. This year he gained major recognition from fronting a British three-piece band […]
Concert Reviews 2014

Black Veil Brides Heat Up November

November 14, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Black Veil Brides Heat Up November
by John Kindred – Publisher — November 11th, 2014 at Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo. — Touring in support of their self-titled fourth full-length album, the Black Veil Brides arrived in Kansas City, Mo., […]
Music Reviews 2014

Davey Suicide | Worldwide Suicide

November 14, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Davey Suicide | Worldwide Suicide
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Davey Suicide slashes back onto the scene with his sophomore album and his musical creed is loudly defined as “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So if […]
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Sister Sin | Black Lotus

November 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Sister Sin | Black Lotus
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Sister Sin’s fifth studio album Black Lotus brings more 80s’ influenced heavy metal to the table. The Swedish quartet, led by the charismatic vixen that is Liv Jagrell […]
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Lordi | Scare Force One

November 11, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Lordi | Scare Force One
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — While thinking about the bands in the history of rock who eagerly utilize theatricality of performance to build their image and then end up accused of “style over […]
Music Reviews 2014

The Pleasures | Foursome Reason

November 11, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on The Pleasures | Foursome Reason
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — “Never judge a book by its cover”, wise men used to say, a rightful approach in about nine cases out of ten. However, there’s always some exception to […]
Music Reviews 2014

My Own Ghost | Love Kills

November 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on My Own Ghost | Love Kills
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The music of Luxembourg’s My Own Ghost is difficult to pigeon-hole. Perhaps the band’s own words describe it best: “We are a rock band. And sometimes a pop […]
Music Reviews 2014

State of Salazar | All the Way

November 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on State of Salazar | All the Way
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — What is it with Swedish bands and the Toto-worship? The Swedes have always led the rest of the world in melodic rock, but lately they’ve cornered the market […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Alice Cooper

November 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Alice Cooper
by Brian Sims – Photographer — November 3rd, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima, Ohio — Alice Cooper performed live at the Lima Civic Center Monday, Nov. 3. Alice Cooper Band: Chuck Garric […]
Music Reviews 2014

Project Arcadia | A Time of Changes

November 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Project Arcadia | A Time of Changes
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been five years since Bulgarian melodic/progressive/power metal band Project Arcadia’s debut album From the Desert of Desire, but the band is finally back with a follow-up. Project […]
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Hessler | Ghost Dance

November 4, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Hessler | Ghost Dance
by John Kindred – Publisher — Chicago’s Hessler is back with a revamped lineup and a new studio release. Following the departure of vocalist Lariyah Daniels, who left the group and then joined the occult […]
Music Reviews 2014

State Of Salazar | All The Way

November 4, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on State Of Salazar | All The Way
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Although it’s just their debut album that’s hit the shelves this summer, State Of Salazar are a group of experienced and versatile musicians, skilful in both progressive pop […]
Interviews 2014

Richie Kotzen

November 4, 2014 Publisher 1
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Richie Kotzen is embarking on a solo tour to promote his latest release The Essential Richie Kotzen on Loud And Proud Records. The iconic singer will return to […]
Interviews 2014

Max Cavalera of Cavalera Conspiracy

November 4, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Max Cavalera of Cavalera Conspiracy
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournlaist — Brothers Max and Igor Cavalera latest project Cavalera Conspiracy released their recent studio album, Pandemonium, on Halloween. Max Cavalera talked with Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly and discussed reuniting […]
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BITE WOUND Release New “Hallowed Grind” EP

November 4, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on BITE WOUND Release New “Hallowed Grind” EP
Sparing countless metalheads from a meaningless, metal-less Halloween, grindpunk project Bite Wound is back with the third installment of the nauseatingly heavy Hallowed Grind EP series. Hallowed Grind III: Season of the Wound boasts three […]
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George A. Romero, Zombies & Metal

November 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on George A. Romero, Zombies & Metal
by John Kindred – Publisher — The Making of George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead: “Uncensored – unseen – undead … this is the complete, no-holds-barred history of George A. Romero’s Day of the […]
Music Reviews 2014

Allen-Lande | The Great Divide

November 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Allen-Lande | The Great Divide
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — It’s been four years since melodic metal project Allen-Lande last released an album (2010’s The Showdown). Russell Allen has been active in Symphony X and Adrenaline Mob in […]
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Crazy Lixx | Crazy Lixx

November 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Crazy Lixx | Crazy Lixx
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Swedish quintet Crazy Lixx have followed up 2012 release Riot Avenue with another record full of 80’s influenced glam tinged metal. Along with fellow countrymen Crashdiet and Finns […]
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Kissin’ Dynamite | Megalomania

November 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Kissin’ Dynamite | Megalomania
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Starting out a musical career in your teens usually ends up with a highly-publicized nervous breakdown, a string of DUI accusations and, as a grand finale, the act […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | The Dark

November 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | The Dark
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — October 28th, 2014 at Loaded Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. — Industrialized rock band The Dark performed at Loaded Hollywood this past Tuesday, during their theme night Toxic […]
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Gibson Memphis Release the ES-Les Paul

November 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Gibson Memphis Release the ES-Les Paul
The solid-body Les Paul Standard and semi-acoustic ES-335 are the two most influential electric guitars ever to hit their respective genres. Now Gibson brings them together in the ES-Les Paul, a stunning “meeting of minds” […]
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Dalton | Pit Stop

October 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Dalton | Pit Stop
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — “You’re not my lover, is it wrong or right…? You’re not my lover, but you were last night…” Do you remember this tune? Maybe not as much an […]
Music Reviews 2014

Vega | Stereo Messiah

October 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Vega | Stereo Messiah
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — British melodic rockers Vega are back with their third album, titled Stereo Messiah. When Vega debuted back in 2010 with Kiss of Life it was tempting to […]
Music Reviews 2014

TEN | Albion

October 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on TEN | Albion
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — It has to be clearly stated that there’s one slight hitch in exploring the musical spheres of what the reviewers usually dub Melodic Hard Rock. As there’s been […]
Music Reviews 2014

Selene | Paradise Over

October 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Selene | Paradise Over
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Hailing from Northern Ireland, Selene is making a valid attempt to join the swelling ranks of female fronted metal. Paradise Over is their latest effort – a six-track […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Gus G. with Lynam

October 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Gus G. with Lynam
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 17th, 2014 at Vam[‘d in LAs Vegas, NV. — Rocktober is living up to its high expectations as Lynam and Gus G rolled into Vamp’d for an […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Flying Colors in the Netherlands

October 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Flying Colors in the Netherlands
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — October 9th, 2014 at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Nethrlands — Flying Colors is currently out on the road and recently stopped in Tilburg, Nethrlands on October 9th. Hardrock […]
Music Reviews 2014

Knapp/Johansson | Unborn Spirits Immortal

October 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Knapp/Johansson | Unborn Spirits Immortal
by John Kindred – Publisher — Shredguy Records’ latest studio release arrives from known shredders Toby Knapp and Markus Johansson. Using the moniker, Knapp/Johansson, the duo has joined efforts to deliver an eight-track shredfeast titled […]
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Legion | Tempest

October 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Legion | Tempest
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The busiest man in metal music strikes again. Phil Vincent’s full band, Legion, returns with a very solid release – their sixth CD – entitled Tempest. Phil seems […]
Music Reviews 2014

The Stones Finally Roll into Australia

October 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on The Stones Finally Roll into Australia
“Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Sympathy For The Devil” and “Gimme Shelter” — the list of Rock ‘n’ Roll classics brought to us by The Rolling Stones almost is endless, as is […]
Interviews 2014

John Norten of Blue Eyed Christ

October 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on John Norten of Blue Eyed Christ
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Blue Eyed Christ mastermind John Norton at a local coffee shop in the magical city of Los Angeles. The two chatted […]
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Lenny Kravitz: 20-10-50

October 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Lenny Kravitz: 20-10-50
After 20 years, 10 albums and at age 50, Lenny Kravitz continues to deliver inspired rock ‘n’ roll. Tapping into the groove-oriented vibe of the ‘70s, which includes elements of R&B, Funk, Hard Rock and […]
Music Reviews 2014

Corevalay | This Beautiful Ride

October 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Corevalay | This Beautiful Ride
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — From out of the wilds of northern New Jersey comes Corevalay, bringing with them an interesting musical mix of hard rock, metal, pop, and hip-hop. Laying down 10 […]
Interviews 2014

Clark Walker of A.Z.

October 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Clark Walker of A.Z.
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — AZ is a band that hails from Alabama. The band is about to embark on a headlining tour in support of Brutally Beautiful that’s kicks off Oct. 15 […]
Music Reviews 2014

Mr Pollack | Black Hawk

October 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Mr Pollack | Black Hawk
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — “It’s all in the family,” you might have thought when looking upon the family affairs that’s been the core of many a rock band throughout the history of […]
Interviews 2014

Ronny Lee

October 14, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ronny Lee
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — A new name in town, perhaps, but certainly not a newbie, Ronny Lee has just introduced us to his ‘70s/early ‘80s arena rock sound with his first album […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Hellion

October 14, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Hellion
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — October 3rd, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, CA. — Hellion returned to the mix with an all-star lineup featuring Ann Boleyn on vocals, Scott Warren of Dio […]
Music Reviews 2014

Rated X | Rated X

October 14, 2014 Publisher 1
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Call it postmodernism or think about the freedom of choice that comes with seniority – there’s more super groups in rock than you can enumerate in one breath […]
Interviews 2014

Tony Niva of NIVA

October 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Tony Niva of NIVA
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — An average melodic rock/AOR fan doesn’t need to be specifically introduced to NIVA. The Swedish act has created quite a buzz among the aficionados of the genre with […]
Music Reviews 2014

Xtasy | Revolution

October 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Xtasy | Revolution
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Revolution is the debut release from Spanish rockers Xtasy. The band began as a studio project consisting of vocalist Silvia and guitarist Jorge in 2011, and the pair […]
Interviews 2014

Jacob Bunton of Lynam

October 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Jacob Bunton of Lynam
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Lynam is gearing up for a West Coast trek with Gus G. The band will make a special appearance at Vamp’d October 17th. Halfway To Hell is Lynam’s […]
Concert Reviews 2014

Louder Than Life Festival 2014

October 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Louder Than Life Festival 2014
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — October 4th & 5th, 2014 at Champions Park in Louisville, KY. — Thousands of rock and metal fans descended upon Champions Park in Louisville, KY on October 4th […]
Off the Rails

Lenny Kravitz “Struts”

October 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Lenny Kravitz “Struts”
Ep3: Strut, Are You Gonna Go My Way — Soundcheck’s three-part Internet exclusive with Lenny Kravitz wraps up with the last installment of the interview and the live concert performance of the new song “Strut” […]
Interviews 2014

Giancarlo Floridia of Faithsedge

October 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Giancarlo Floridia of Faithsedge
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Faithsedge has recently released their second studio album entitled The Answer of Insanity. This California-based quartet consists of vocalist/guitarist Giancarlo Floridia, well-respected bass player and producer Fabrizio Grossi, […]
Music Reviews 2014

Sixx:A.M. | Modern Vintage

October 8, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Sixx:A.M. | Modern Vintage
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — As Mötley Crüe are slowly bidding farewell to the rock world, Nikki Sixx has returned with his third studio album with Sixx:A.M. Over three years since This Is […]
Music Reviews 2014

Mike Tramp | Museum

October 8, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Mike Tramp | Museum
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Mike Tramp is a name that you surely recognize – from his early days spent singing in a front of a Danish teenybopper audience, through White Lion and […]
Music Reviews 2014

Fatal Smile | White Trash Heroes

October 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Fatal Smile | White Trash Heroes
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — Swedish hard rock/heavy metal wrecking crew Fatal Smile returned this year with a new album, their fifth overall, titled White Trash Heroes. The hard rocking and relentlessly touring […]
Music Reviews 2014

Synaptik | The Mechanisms of Consequence

October 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Synaptik | The Mechanisms of Consequence
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — UK-based technical metal band Synaptik makes their debut this year with a full-length album titled The Mechanisms of Consequence. Synaptik is a new band, but its members have […]
Interviews 2014

Charlotte Wessels of Delain

October 6, 2014 Publisher 2
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Charlotte Wessels of Delain recently talked with Hardrock Haven’s Senior Photojournalist Anabel Dflux prior to their concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. on September 29, […]
Interviews 2014

Dianne van Giersbergen from Xandria

October 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Dianne van Giersbergen from Xandria
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Dianne van Giersbergen from Xandria recently talked with Hardrock Haven’s Senior Photojournalist Anabel Dflux prior to their concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. on September […]
Interviews 2014

Henrik and Pasi of Sonata Arctica

October 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Henrik and Pasi of Sonata Arctica
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Henrik Klingenberg and Pasi Kauppinen of Sonata Arctica recently talked with Hardrock Haven’s Senior Photojournalist Anabel Dflux prior to their concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Xandria

October 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Xandria
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 29, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Symphonic metal act Xandria is currently embarked on their first US tour! Opening for Delain and […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Sonata Arctica

October 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Sonata Arctica
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 29, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Finnish metal band Sonata Arctica dominated Hollywood this past Monday night! Putting on a brilliant performance […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Delain

October 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Delain
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 29, 2014 at the House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. — Dutch symphonic band Delain played with Xandria and Sonata Arctica at the House of Blues Hollywood […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Overkill with Prong

October 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Overkill with Prong
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — September 26th, 2014 at Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. — Thrash metal legends, Overkill, call New Jersey home, but on Friday night, Connecticut was family. One of the […]
Music Reviews 2014

Tango Down | Charming Devil

October 2, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Tango Down | Charming Devil
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist — American hard rockers Tango Down are back with a new album, their fourth overall, titled Charming Devil. The band made a major splash with their previous album (2012’s […]
Off the Rails

The Spotlights On: Lenny Kravitz

October 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on The Spotlights On: Lenny Kravitz
Ep2 Always on the Run, Dirty White Boots — Lenny Kravitz is back with his 10th studio album titled Strut. Strut was released on his own label, Roxie Records, and features 12 new songs. Soundcheck […]
Music Reviews 2014

Gotthard | Bang!

September 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Gotthard | Bang!
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swiss melodic rock kings Gotthard are back with a new studio album, their eleventh overall, titled Bang!. It’s the second album since the unfortunate death of founding […]
Music Reviews 2014

Ronny Lee | Original Retro

September 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ronny Lee | Original Retro
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Ronny Lee is a name that might not have been a trademark in the world of rock and perhaps is not so widely known. This status quo, however, […]
Music Reviews 2014

Oceans of Night | Midnight Rising

September 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Oceans of Night | Midnight Rising
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Midnight Rising is the fourth progressive metal release from the trio that calls themselves Oceans of Night. This Scott Mosher led project blends melodic progressive rock with heavy […]
Music Reviews 2014

The Chimpz | The Chimpz EP

September 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on The Chimpz | The Chimpz EP
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — The Chimpz swing back onto the scene with a raucous new EP and rap-rock fans should be happier than a kid getting a barrel full of dancing monkeys […]
Music Reviews 2014

Evergrey | Hymns For The Broken

September 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Evergrey | Hymns For The Broken
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — There have been some major changes in the Evergrey camp since the Swedish dark progressive metal pioneers released their 2011 album Glorious Collision. Drummer Hannes Van Dahl […]
Music Reviews 2014

Work of Art | Framework

September 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Work of Art | Framework
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — There has been a resurgence in recent years of Toto-inspired AOR. Bands like Sonic Station, Lionville and Houston have all done well revisiting that classic sound, but […]
Music Reviews 2014

Scream Arena | Scream Arena

September 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Scream Arena | Scream Arena
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Lest we think that British rock is all Coldplay and Radiohead, here comes York-based Scream Arena to remind us that British rock n’ roll used to be […]
Music Reviews 2014

Hammerfall | (r)Evolution

September 22, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Hammerfall | (r)Evolution
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Don’t be fooled by the title of the ninth endeavor of the Swedish Power Metal giants! Even though the title of Hammerfall’s newly released album suggest there’s been […]
Music Reviews 2014

Metal Inquisitor | Ultima Ratio Regis

September 22, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Metal Inquisitor | Ultima Ratio Regis
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Traditional heavy metal has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, with classic bands like Saxon, Angel Witch and Satan releasing albums worthy of the NWOBHM glory days, […]
Music Reviews 2014

Miss Crazy | Inception

September 21, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Miss Crazy | Inception
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — How many bands are to the point where they are putting out multiple albums per year? Well, it wasn’t too many months ago that Hardrock Haven covered Miss […]
Music Reviews 2014

Hailey Woodruff | LP

September 21, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Hailey Woodruff | LP
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — California-based Hailey Woodruff is aiming to do it all, and her debut release simply entitled LP shows that she comes pretty darn close. Hailey paints herself as a […]
Interviews 2014

Oz Osukaru of Osukaru

September 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Oz Osukaru of Osukaru
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — Osukaru is the brain child of Swedish guitarist Oz Osukaru, his vehicle in the realm of melodic rock. Osukaru have actually been recording and performing for a good five […]
Music Reviews 2014

VHF | Very High Frequency

September 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on VHF | Very High Frequency
by John Kindred – Publisher — V.H.F. is the brainchild of drummer Todd “Vinny” Vinciguerra. The three-piece trio also features bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder) and guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger, Whitesnake, TSO). […]