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Interviews 2014

Vic Rivera of Adriangale

September 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Vic Rivera of Adriangale
by Alex Smith-Barbieri – Senior Columnist — Vic Rivera, chief songwriter and guitarist for Adriangale, and former musical partner of Ted Poley, is a very busy man these days. He’s been holed up in his […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Accept

September 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Accept
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — September 12th, 2014 at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA. — Legendary German metal act Accept gave audiences a killer show at the beautiful, historic Saban Theatre in […]
Interviews 2014

Alex Grossi Talks Hookers & Blow

September 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Alex Grossi Talks Hookers & Blow
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hookers & Blow, the band featuring Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi celebrated its 10th Anniversary September 5th at The Whisky A […]
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LIVE! | Puddle Of Mudd

September 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Puddle Of Mudd
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 5th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Puddle Of Mudd made a return appearance to Las Vegas for a sold out show at Vamp’d on […]
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LIVE! | Hookers & Blow

September 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Hookers & Blow
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — September 6th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Hookers & Blow is celebrating their 10th Anniversary and performed a special show at Vamp’d on Sept. 6. […]
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Unisonic | Light of Dawn

September 8, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Unisonic | Light of Dawn
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German melodic/power metal supergroup Unisonic is back with their second full-length album, titled Light of Dawn. Unisonic of course features bassist Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69), drummer […]
Interviews 2014

Andreas Bergh of Deathstars

September 7, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Andreas Bergh of Deathstars
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Swedish ‘Death Glam’ band Deathstars have recently released their fourth studio album in the form of The Perfect Cult, a broodingly dark yet deliciously melodic record. I caught […]
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Moonland | Moonland

September 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Moonland | Moonland
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Do you remember Vanilla Ninja? This Estonian all-female band, whose music skillfully balanced on a border between radio-friendly pop rock and keyboard-driven ‘80s-infused pomp rock, enjoyed some success […]
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Midnight Sin | Sex First

September 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Midnight Sin | Sex First
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Promoting themselves with a combination of words “rock” and “sex” and all possible derivations of the two, Midnight Sin may appear to be an Italian answer to Steel […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Ginger V

September 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Ginger V
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — August 30th, 2014 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, CA. — Hollywood band Ginger V opened for London After Midnight at the Roxy on Sunset Boulevard this past […]
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LIVE! | London After Midnight

September 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | London After Midnight
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — August 30th, 2014 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, CA. — The infamous band London After Midnight stole the night at the Roxy on Sunset this past Saturday, […]
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Voyag3r | Doom Fortress

September 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Voyag3r | Doom Fortress
by John Kindred – Publisher — Voyag3r (pronounced Voyager Three) has released its debut album titled Doom Fortress. The album features six instrumental songs. What sets Voyag3r apart from its peers is that the band’s […]
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California Breed | California Breed

September 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on California Breed | California Breed
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — After the days under the moniker of Black Country Communion, a supergroup that created an enormous buzz among the rock fans all around the globe, there comes a […]
Interviews 2014

David A. Saylor of Wild Rose

September 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on David A. Saylor of Wild Rose
by Nikiforos Skoumas – Columnist — David A. Saylor is an artist who consistently comes up with authentic first-class AOR songs regardless of the context. Strength of One is his third studio album, one that […]
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Julian Angel of Beautiful Beast

August 31, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Julian Angel of Beautiful Beast
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — It might have been eliminated by the flannel-shirt clad, continuously depressed grungers, ridiculed and laughed at by the ‘serious’ metalheads and dismissed as the cheesiest genre of all […]
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Nick Miller | Parallel Universe

August 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Nick Miller | Parallel Universe
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — If you were a guitar player with solid chops and were looking to release an album that let you display them all, you’d want to put together something […]
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Richie Kotzen | Essential Richie Kotzen

August 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Richie Kotzen | Essential Richie Kotzen
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — For his new 2-disk compilation Richie Kotzen chooses tracks that pitch him to the mainstream audience – 22 easily accessible, but nevertheless stunning cuts. No matter if he […]
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Unbreakable | Knockout

August 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Unbreakable | Knockout
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — A one-line review of this German hard rock band would read: Unbreakable sound like the Scorpions. However, a writer who dared submit such a succinct review would probably […]
Interviews 2014

Luke Metcalf of Sound and Fury

August 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Luke Metcalf of Sound and Fury
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Sound And Fury is gearing up for the rebirth of the band. Singer Luke Metcalf recently relocated to Los Angeles from Ontario, Canada. L.A. is where it all […]
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Machinae Supremacy | Phantom Shadow

August 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Machinae Supremacy | Phantom Shadow
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Fifteen years and six albums later, Machinae Supremacy is back with their combination of power metal and pop, which results in odd but catchy grooves and sounds. This Swedish […]
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Dragonforce | Maximum Overload

August 28, 2014 Publisher 1
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — Dragonforce has released their latest contribution to their over-the-top, power metal collection. The speeds and technicality of their music is always a topic of interest for metal fans. Whether […]
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Grey | Grey

August 27, 2014 Publisher 1
by John Kindred – Publisher — Founded in early 2012, Grey is a five-piece band, comprising members from Macedonia and Croatia. The band features guitarists Aleksandar Taci and Chris Wolf; bassist Dime; drummer Filip; and […]
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Tore St Moren | My Way or the Highway

August 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Tore St Moren | My Way or the Highway
by John Kindred – Publisher — My Way or the Highway is the second solo studio release by guitarist Tore St Moren. While Moren’s first solo disc, Devilbird, was an instrumental album, this time around, […]
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Grand Magus | Triumph and Power

August 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Grand Magus | Triumph and Power
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish heavy metal warriors Grand Magus returned earlier this year with their seventh full-length album, titled Triumph and Power. In the years since their 2001 self-titled debut, […]
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Perpetrator | Thermonuclear Epiphany

August 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Perpetrator | Thermonuclear Epiphany
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Thermonuclear Epiphany is the debut full-length release from Portuguese thrash metal band Perpetrator, a recent discovery of the Stormspell label. The three-piece band is made up of […]
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Octainium | Suffer the Clock

August 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Octainium | Suffer the Clock
by Jenn Carbaugh – Columnist — One of South Africa’s finest heavy metal bands, Octainium, will be releasing their long awaited second album on Aug. 29. The timing is everything in this album. From the […]
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Grinder | Dead End (Deluxe Edition)

August 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Grinder | Dead End (Deluxe Edition)
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1989, Dead End was album number two from German thrash metal band Grinder. Of course, when you say “German thrash metal” obviously the first […]
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Jeff LaBar | One For the Road

August 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Jeff LaBar | One For the Road
by Craig Newman – Columnist — Being the guitarist for one of the ‘80s most popular metals bands, Jeff Labar of Cinderella releases a raw rock album One For the Road that has Jeff on […]
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Sultan | Check & Mate (Deluxe Edition)

August 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Sultan | Check & Mate (Deluxe Edition)
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Originally released in 1990, Check & Mate was the debut (and only) full-length album from Swiss heavy metal band Sultan. Switzerland wasn’t exactly a hotbed of heavy […]
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Framing Hanley | The Sum Of Who We Are

August 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Framing Hanley | The Sum Of Who We Are
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — It was after the release of their debut record that Framing Hanley really made their breakthrough. When they released the deluxe version, there was a cover song included […]
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Buckcherry | Fuck

August 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Buckcherry | Fuck
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — After the more mature sounding Confessions album from last year, Buckcherry have returned with an expletive filled EP simply titled Fuck. All six songs feature the F-bomb in […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Deep Purple

August 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Deep Purple
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 15th, 2014 at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, LV. — The Rock Of Vegas Concert Series is well underway at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas […]
Interviews 2014

Michael Vampire of The Killing Lights

August 21, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Michael Vampire of The Killing Lights
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Michael Vampire of The Killing Lights, the Hollywood heart throb for many. They chatted about the band’s name, how the aesthetics […]
Interviews 2014

Jonny & Daniel of Nothing More

August 21, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Jonny & Daniel of Nothing More
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — On Saturday, August 9, 2014 Nothing more performed at Dirt Fest 2014 in Birch Run, Michigan. Hardrock Haven Photojournalist Kent McIntire was on hand and hand a chance to […]
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Elize Ryd of Amaranthe

August 19, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Elize Ryd of Amaranthe
by Craig Newman – Columnist — Sweden’s Amaranthe’s new album Massive Addictive will be released on Spinefarm Records on October 21 in the U.S. With a U.S. tour planned with Within Temptation, as well as […]
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Judas Priest | Redeemer of Souls

August 18, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Judas Priest | Redeemer of Souls
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been six years since we last saw a new studio album from heavy metal icons Judas Priest, and that was the controversial 2008 release Nostradamus. In […]
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Rubicon Cross | Rubicon Cross

August 18, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Rubicon Cross | Rubicon Cross
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything new from Firehouse, but vocalist C.J. Snare hasn’t been sitting idle. Along with Furyon guitarist Chris Green (as well […]
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Alice Cooper | Super Duper Alice Cooper

August 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Alice Cooper | Super Duper Alice Cooper
by John Kindred – Publisher — Eagle Rock Entertainment transferred the release of Banger Film’s Super Duper Alice Cooper from theater to the Blu-ray and DVD format. The film chronicles Vincent Furnier’s childhood to his […]
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Dog Fashion Disco | Sweet Nothings

August 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Dog Fashion Disco | Sweet Nothings
by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — One of the most weirdly awesome bands in the world are back, releasing a brand new studio album after an eight-year hiatus called Sweet Nothings. Yes, that band […]
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NIVA | Incremental IV

August 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on NIVA | Incremental IV
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Put your acid-washed denim jacket and your favorite worn-out Foreigner tee on … and don’t forget to comb back your hair, as it’s going to be a long […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Boston with Kansas

August 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Boston with Kansas
by John Kindred – Publisher — August 14th, 2014 at Starlight Theater in Kansas City, MO. — Kansas is out on the road on its 40th anniversary tour, supporting Boston. Returning to Kansas City on […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Dirt Fest 2014

August 14, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Dirt Fest 2014
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — August 9th, 2014 at Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, MI. — This was my first trip to Dirt Fest in the quaint Michigan town of Birch Run, […]
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LIVE! | Machine Head in Belgium

August 13, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Machine Head in Belgium
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — July 7th, 2014 at Trix in Antwerp, Belgium — Machine Head is currently out on the road on the band’s “Killers And Kings” Tour. The 15 date “Killers […]
Interviews 2014

Juan & Ronnie of Meridian

August 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Juan & Ronnie of Meridian
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux chatted with brand new Victory Records band Meridian, covering their upcoming release, what it means to be young in the industry, and what’s coming […]
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Houston | Relaunch II

August 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Houston | Relaunch II
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Back in 2011, Swedish AOR sensation Houston followed up their acclaimed self-titled debut with a collection of covers (and a few extras), titled Relaunch. Now with two […]
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John Humphrey of Seether

August 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on John Humphrey of Seether
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — At the start of July, Seether released Isolate and Medicate, their sixth studio album. It is one of the strongest records the band have put out to date […]
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Vinnie Paul of Hellyeah

August 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Vinnie Paul of Hellyeah
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Vinnie Paul former Pantera and current Hellyeah drummer talks about their new album Blood on Blood, the new lineup, a little bit about Dimebag and gets fans up […]
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Bon Jovi | New Jersey (Deluxe Edition)

August 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Bon Jovi | New Jersey (Deluxe Edition)
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — Many rock ‘n’ roll enthusiasts believe that Bon Jovi’s albums strike the perfect synchronicity between rock and pop; others believe that the best thing to do with Bon […]
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LIVE! | Aerosmith & Slash

August 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Aerosmith & Slash
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 2st, 2014 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV. — Aerosmith with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators From the East Coast to the West […]
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Godsmack | 1000hp

August 8, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Godsmack | 1000hp
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — After a long four years since The Oracle, some began to wonder whether a new Godsmack album would ever be released, and now over half way through 2014, […]
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LIVE! | LA Guns

August 8, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | LA Guns
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — August 1st, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Rock and Roll gypsies LA Guns invaded Vamp’d on Aug. 1. LA Guns featuring Phil Lewis is one […]
Interviews 2014

Michael Bormann

August 7, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Michael Bormann
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — This year saw the release of a unique album Love Is Magic – the compilation of selected ballad-esque highlights of Michael Bormann’s career so far. And yet, it’s […]
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Accept | Blind Rage

August 7, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Accept | Blind Rage
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Senior Columnist — Although most of us are familiar with the Teutonic thrash metal term describing the particularity of the German thrash metal scene, its counterpart related to heavy metal genre […]
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Ronny Munroe of Metal Church

August 7, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ronny Munroe of Metal Church
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Singer Ronny Munroe of Metal Church recently released his third solo album entitled Electric Wake. It is one of his strongest albums to date, as the singer keeps […]
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Portrait | Crossroads

August 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Portrait | Crossroads
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish traditional heavy metal band Portrait is back with a new album, their third overall and second for Metal Blade, titled Crossroads. Portrait’s previous album (2011’s Crimen […]
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Ronnie James Dio: This Is Your Life

August 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ronnie James Dio: This Is Your Life
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Over the years there have been a handful of Dio tribute albums, but it’s always fun to hear new ones. Between the late, great heavy metal icon’s […]
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Scar For Life | Worlds Entwined

August 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Scar For Life | Worlds Entwined
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — The departures of band members often end up shaking the foundations of the group, but can also result in some fruitful additions to the line-up further on. One of […]
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220 Volt | Walking In Starlight

August 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on 220 Volt | Walking In Starlight
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — A long, long time ago… that’s how a fairy tale about the Swedish band which never joined the first league of fame dominated by their peers Mötley Crüe and […]
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Grand Design | Thrill Of The Night

August 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Grand Design | Thrill Of The Night
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — With their 2009 debut Time Elevation and 2011 Idolizer, Grand Design made quite a buzz among melodic rock fans, having crafted what is perhaps the best Def Leppard albums […]
Interviews 2014

Grog of Die So Fluid

August 4, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Grog of Die So Fluid
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Photographer Anabel DFlux spent the day at a beautiful photo studio in California with the lovely Grog of Die So Fluid. Afterwards, the two sat down to talk […]
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Janne Stark of Grand Design

August 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Janne Stark of Grand Design
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Five years after their splendid debut hit the stores, outshining perhaps all albums their heroes Def Leppard made since 1992 Adrenalize, the Swedish act Grand Design returns with what […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Black Label Society

August 2, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Black Label Society
by Chris Baird – Photographer — July 24th, 2014 at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC. — Zach Wylde’s Black Label Society is currently on the road in support of their latest LP Catacombs of […]
Interviews 2014

Jeff Labar of Cinderella

August 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Jeff Labar of Cinderella
by Alissa Ordabai – Senior Columnist — The last time Hardrock Haven interviewed Jeff LaBar, he had no plans of a solo album. Now three years have flashed by and what do you know – […]
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X-Drive | Get Your Rock On

August 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on X-Drive | Get Your Rock On
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — X-Drive is another star-studded, rock-oriented project worth taking a look at. Founded by Oregon-based guitarist and songwriter Jeremy Brunner, it’s comprised of Midline/Cure For The Fall drummer Fred Fischer […]
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Mark Schenker of KIX

August 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Mark Schenker of KIX
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — The wait is over. The Rock and Roll Pride of Maryland, Kix, is gearing up for release of Rock Your Face Off via Loud And Proud Records on […]
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LIVE! | Saving Abel

August 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Saving Abel
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 22nd, 2014 at Country Club Saloon in Las Vegas, NV. — One of the busiest bands in music, Saving Abel, played a special show in Las Vegas […]
Interviews 2014

Clint Boge of Like Thieves

July 30, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Clint Boge of Like Thieves
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Clint Boge rose to fame as the vocalist for The Butterfly Effect, an Australian progressive hard rock outfit that quickly became one of the biggest bands down under […]
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Erik Heikne of Miss Behaviour

July 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Erik Heikne of Miss Behaviour
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Miss Behaviour is certainly a band every AOR/melodic hard rock fan should have kept on their radar since quite a few years. A reminder of this fact is the […]
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Adrenaline Rush | Adrenaline Rush

July 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Adrenaline Rush | Adrenaline Rush
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Gone are the days when hard rock was exclusively a boys’ thing, women’s role within the genre limited only to rolling around on the hood of a Jaguar – […]
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Elvenking | The Pagan Manifesto

July 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Elvenking | The Pagan Manifesto
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s always good to see a band that has lost their way return to making great albums. After a pair of disappointing releases (2008’s Two Tragedy Poets […]
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21 Octayne | Into the Open

July 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on 21 Octayne | Into the Open
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German hard rock group 21 Octayne makes their debut this year with Into the Open. While probably not quite a “supergroup,” the band is made up of […]
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Frozen | 3

July 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Frozen | 3
by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitarist Michael Abdow continues to amaze fans with his virtuoso talent. After releasing his latest solo album Life Symbolic in 2013, his name resurfaced with the re-release of the […]
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Forever Still | Breaking Free

July 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Forever Still | Breaking Free
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Breaking Free is the debut EP from Copenhagen’s Forever Still. While not groundbreaking or evolutionary, this four track release is a shining example of the female-fronted Gothic Rock […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Society 1

July 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Society 1
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — July 22nd, 2014 at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA. — Metal lords Society 1 played an incredible set at the Whisky a Go Go […]
Interviews 2014

Marco Minnemann

July 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Marco Minnemann
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Drummer Marco Minnemann, currently touring with Joe Satriani, checked in with Hardrock Haven and discussed his new solo album EEPS. Chris: Hi, Marco! Thanks for this interview about […]
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Miss Behaviour | Double Agent

July 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Miss Behaviour | Double Agent
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Year after year, it’s getting clearer and clearer it must be something in the air in Scandinavia (or maybe it’s the water that is to blame?). Just because it’s […]
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Weapon (UK) | Rising from the Ashes

July 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Weapon (UK) | Rising from the Ashes
by John Kindred – Publisher — Guitarist Jeff Summers (Statetrooper) and vocalist Danny Hynes have revived their ‘80s NWOBHM band, Weapon. Officially known today as Weapon (UK), it seems another group had formed under the […]
Interviews 2014

Gregory Lynn Hall

July 23, 2014 Publisher 1
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Gregory Lynn Hall is a name that all hard rock and melodic rock fans should be familiar with – from his Sunset Strip days and his tenure in Rat […]
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Andy Alt: Guitarist & Entrepreneur

July 22, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Andy Alt: Guitarist & Entrepreneur
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Guitarist and entrepreneur Andy Alt recently talked with Hardrock Haven about his music career, working with Steve Vai and gives advice on the music business. CP: I’d like […]
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Gregory Lynn Hall | Heaven To Earth

July 22, 2014 Publisher 1
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Generic and repetitive, being a third-league copy of the particular artist’s original band – or too drastically apart from the previously taken music direction, laden with unnecessary sound experiments. […]
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EnkElination | Tears Of Lust

July 19, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on EnkElination | Tears Of Lust
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The band name enkElination is a play on words and perhaps a bit of a gimmick, but that’s where the silliness ends. “Enkeli” means “angel” in Finnish, and […]
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Rachel Bolan of Skid Row

July 19, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Rachel Bolan of Skid Row
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Skid Row is gearing up for the release of one of its strongest EPs to date Rise Of The Damnation Army – United World Rebellion: Chapter Two on […]
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LIVE! | EYEHATEGOD

July 19, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | EYEHATEGOD
by Jonna Ambur – Senior Photojournalist — July 14th, 2014 at The Outer Space in Hamden, CT. — Punk metal band from NOLA, EYEHATEGOD greeted several hundred fans at The Outer Space this week. Bringing […]
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LIVE! | Faster Pussycat

July 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Faster Pussycat
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — July 12th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Faster Pussycat turned Las Vegas club Vamp’d into the Sunset Strip Glam-Rock haven for one night on July […]
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Corruption | Devil’s Share

July 16, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Corruption | Devil’s Share
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Corruption are no newbies to the Polish metal scene – founded in 1991, they’ve come a long way from their doom/death metal beginnings to their current stoner metal incarnation. […]
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Ronny Munroe | Electric Wake

July 14, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ronny Munroe | Electric Wake
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Metal Church singer Ronny Munroe is back with his third solo CD Electric Wake. This could be his strongest release to date with shades of vocals that are […]
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Stormwarrior | Thunder & Steele

July 14, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Stormwarrior | Thunder & Steele
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German power/speed/traditional heavy metal band Stormwarrior is back with a new album, their fifth full-length release, titled Thunder & Steele. It’s the perfect title for a band […]
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Faithsedge | The Answer Of Insanity

July 13, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Faithsedge | The Answer Of Insanity
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The Answer Of Insanity marks the triumphant return of Faithsedge to the metal scene. This near super-group brings a harder and heavier approach music on their sophomore release […]
Interviews 2014

Roger Raskin of The Raskins

July 13, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Roger Raskin of The Raskins
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — One of the hottest tours this summer is the Motley Crue Final Tour. Joining the bill is Alice Cooper and The Raskins. Hardrock Haven recently had the opportunity […]
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On Top | Top To Bottom

July 11, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on On Top | Top To Bottom
by Matt Karp – Senior Columnist — After 2011s’ Top Heavy album, Pennsylvanian trio On Top follow up with a four track EP full of sleazy swagger. 80s’ influenced glam metal continues to be a […]
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Phil Vincent | Slave To Sin

July 11, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Phil Vincent | Slave To Sin
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — The busiest man in Rock and Roll strikes again. From the heavy metal hotbed of Rhode Island, vocalist-multi-instumetalist-songwriter Phil Vincent has recently released another solo album entitled Slave […]
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Julian Izard of Existance

July 10, 2014 Publisher 1
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Although France might not be the country you’d associate with traditional heavy metal – well, at least not the very first choice of yours – Existance might change the […]
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Stars In Stereo | Leave Your Mark

July 10, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Stars In Stereo | Leave Your Mark
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Leave Your Mark is a solid attempt by the LA-based band Stars In Stereo to do just that – and they succeed. Good riffs, flowing melodies, and superb […]
Interviews 2014

Gore of Erimha

July 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Gore of Erimha
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux caught up with Gor of new Victory Record’s band Erimha. An enthusiastic and kind lad, the two discussed the band’s sound, music videos, latest […]
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Ryan Neff of Miss May I

July 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ryan Neff of Miss May I
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux sat down to chat with Ryan Neff of Miss May I, during the San Bernardino date of the 2014 Mayhem Festival. Braving the sweltering […]
Concert Reviews 2014

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2014

July 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2014
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — July 5th, 2014 at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA. — The most anticipated metal extravaganza in North America hit California this past weekend- the opening date […]
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Red Tide Rising | The Rising

July 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Red Tide Rising | The Rising
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Denver-based hard rockers Red Tide Rising delivered a new studio album – their third overall – earlier this year. The album is appropriately titled The Rising, and […]
Music Reviews 2014

AOR | LA Connection

July 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on AOR | LA Connection
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Have you, melodic rock aficionados, managed to cool off after the late 2013 release of Frédéric Slama’s AOR project, The Secrets Of LA…? The apparently restless French musician and […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Soulfly in Luxembourg

July 8, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Soulfly in Luxembourg
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — July 2nd, 2014 at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg — Soulfly are currently on tour Europe and the U.K. They recently opened for Rob Zombie at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Rob Zombie in Luxembourg

July 8, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Rob Zombie in Luxembourg
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — July 2nd, 2014 at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg — Rob Zombie tour itinerary as he tours through to Europe recently stopped at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Hardrock Haven’s […]
Music Reviews 2014

KISS | 40

July 7, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on KISS | 40
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — KISS 40: Retrospective Offers Cuts From Every Kiss Album Released Kiss is a lot like America. Flashy, brash, in-your-face, resilient, versatile, incredibly successful and when it comes right […]
Interviews 2014

Ben Christo of Night By Night

July 7, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ben Christo of Night By Night
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — From Kerrang! and Metal Hammer to Classic Rock and Fireworks, Night By Night are gaining enthusiastic reviews from every rock-oriented media outlet. With their unique, ‘80s-AOR-meets-contemporary-rock sound, this UK-based […]
Music Reviews 2014

Valerie | Dangerous

July 6, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Valerie | Dangerous
by Mark Allen – Senior Columnist — In 2012, Norwegian melodic rockers Valerie (an all-male band, despite what the name would lead you to believe) released their eponymous debut with the stated goal of being […]
Interviews 2014

Neil Daniels

July 5, 2014 Publisher 1
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — With his newest book Let It Rock: The Making of Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet hitting the shelves just recently, Neil Daniels doesn’t have any intention of putting his […]
Music Reviews 2014

Sabaton | Heroes

July 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Sabaton | Heroes
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Swedish power metal battalion Sabaton is back with a new album, their seventh overall, titled Heroes. It’s the band’s first studio release since the lineup change that […]
Music Reviews 2014

U.D.O. | Steelhammer – Live From Moscow

July 5, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on U.D.O. | Steelhammer – Live From Moscow
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German heavy metal icon Udo Dirkschneider and his band U.D.O. are back with a new live offering, titled Steelhammer – Live From Moscow. Long time U.D.O. fans […]
Music Reviews 2014

Insomnium | Shadows of the Dying Sun

July 3, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Insomnium | Shadows of the Dying Sun
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — Finnish masters of melancholy Insomnium are back with a new studio album, their sixth overall, titled Shadows of the Dying Sun. The band, which initially emerged as […]
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GIBSON UNVEIL 120TH ANNIVERSARY MODELS

July 2, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on GIBSON UNVEIL 120TH ANNIVERSARY MODELS
To celebrate the company’s 120th anniversary, Gibson has unveiled a set of new guitar models. The new models include two new Les Pauls in the form of the Light Flame Top and the Traditional Flame […]
Music Reviews 2014

Night By Night | NxN

July 1, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Night By Night | NxN
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — With enthusiastic reviews from the renowned UK music magazines – from Kerrang! and Classic Rock to Fireworks – and names such as Voodoo Six or Sisters of Mercy featured […]
Music Reviews 2014

Sinbreed | Shadows

June 29, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Sinbreed | Shadows
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — German power metal band Sinbreed is back after a four-year absence with their second album, titled Shadows. The band, of course, features a pair of Blind Guardian […]
Interviews 2014

The Infamous Ted Nugent

June 29, 2014 Publisher 1
by Steve Patrick – Senior Columnist — Nowadays it seems that Ted Nugent gets more attention for what he does off the concert stage, whether it be hunting or debating politics. Thankfully, the Motor City […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Dead By Wednesday

June 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Dead By Wednesday
by Chris Baird – Photojournalist — June 25th, 2014 at Southland Ballroom in Raleigh N.C. — Connecticut’s Dead By Wednesday is currently out on tour supporting Shadows Fall. Hardrock Haven’s Chris Baird caught up with […]
Interviews 2014

Alexx Calise

June 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Alexx Calise
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Anabel DFlux caught with Alexx Calise, a Los Angeles transplant making a name for herself with music. They chatted about her amazing TV show opportunities, her infamous song […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Shadows Fall

June 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Shadows Fall
by Chris Baird – Photojournalist — June 25th, 2014 at Southland Ballroom in Raleigh N.C. — Shadows Fall are currently on tour headlining dates from June through July. Supporting Shadows Fall are Connecticut’s own Dead […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Devour The Day

June 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Devour The Day
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — June 21st, 2014 at Backstage Bar and Billiards in Las Vegas, NV. — Devour The Day made a special stop at Backstage Bar and Billiards in the heart […]
Music Reviews 2014

Tothem | Beyond The Sea

June 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Tothem | Beyond The Sea
by Joe Mis – Senior Columnist — Tothem is one of the latest entries into the now crowded Gothic Metal scene in Italy. Formed back in 2003, the band misfired and broke up after releasing […]
Interviews 2014

Sean Von Helvete of Ritual Aesthetic

June 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Sean Von Helvete of Ritual Aesthetic
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — Dark, creative artist mastermind and renowned Dawn of Ashes drummer, Ritual Aesthetic is a unique new project about to take the metal wold by storm. Anabel DFlux had […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Six Days Til Sunday

June 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Six Days Til Sunday
by Anabel Dflux – Senior Photojournalist — June 21st, 2014 at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, CA. — Los Angeles natives Six Days Til Sunday held the Whisky a Go Go hostage to […]
Music Reviews 2014

Stan Bush | The Ultimate

June 25, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Stan Bush | The Ultimate
by Ron Higgins – Columnist — A Stan Bush record is like an episode of “Modern Family”— you can always count on it being good. The Ultimate, his twelfth studio album in over 30 years, […]
Music Reviews 2014

Arch Enemy | War Eternal

June 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Arch Enemy | War Eternal
by Justing Gaines – Senior Columnist/news Editor — Well, Swedish melodic death metal mainstays Arch Enemy definitely got people talking in advance of their ninth full-length album, titled War Eternal. The departure of co-founding guitarist […]
Music Reviews 2014

Yes | Heaven and Earth

June 24, 2014 Publisher 2
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Classic rock band Yes is gearing up for release of Heaven And Earth on July 18 via Frontiers Records. The release inspires the signature symphonic sound of the […]
Interviews 2014

Kristy Majors

June 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Kristy Majors
by Joe Dolan – Guest Columnist — Kristy Majors Comes Out Strong with the Thrill Kills CD Release party at the Viper Room — The legend of Hollywood Glam Rock has cornerstones and foundations that […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Ragdoll

June 20, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Ragdoll
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — June 13th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas — Australia’s latest export Ragdoll wrapped up their North American Tour in Las Vegas at Vamp’d on Friday 13. Although, […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Man On Earth

June 19, 2014 Publisher 1
by Kent McIntire – Photojournalist — June 10th, 2014 at Hi-Tone Café in Memphis, TN. — Who is Man On Earth? Where are they from? Why have I not heard of them? Started by lead […]
Music Reviews 2014

Seether | Isolate and Medicate

June 19, 2014 Publisher 2
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — South Africa’s finest rock band return with their sixth studio album Isolate and Medicate, with just under 40 minutes of trademark post-grunge anthems. Seether have always been masters […]
Interviews 2014

Ethan Brosh

June 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Ethan Brosh
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Guitar virtuoso Ethan Brosh will join forces with Vinny Appice and Carmine Appice in New York City for Drum Wars. Ethan has also just released an instrumental album […]
Music Reviews 2014

Linkin Park | The Hunting Party

June 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Linkin Park | The Hunting Party
by Matt Karpe – Senior Columnist — Over the years, Linkin Park have always had the ability to amaze and stun. After setting the bar to incredibly high with a debut album of record breaking […]
Music Reviews 2014

Kruk | Before

June 17, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Kruk | Before
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — It’s been more than a decade since the Polish band Kruk (‘kruk’ is ‘the raven’ in English, hence a bit of ornithological terminology) left the nest and embarked on […]
Music Reviews 2014

Adrian English | Total Chaos

June 16, 2014 Publisher 1
by John Kindred – Publisher — “Shred is not dead!” is the proclamation of Shredguy Records. With the release of Adrian English’s third, mostly instrumental album, Total Chaos, both English and Shredguy Records put their […]
Music Reviews 2014

Vanishing Point | Distant Is the Sun

June 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Vanishing Point | Distant Is the Sun
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — It’s been seven long years, but Australian progressive metal band Vanishing Point is finally back with a new studio album, their fifth overall, titled Distant Is the […]
Music Reviews 2014

Shakra | 33 – The Best of Shakra

June 15, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Shakra | 33 – The Best of Shakra
by Justin Gaines – Senior Columnist/News Editor — After nine studio albums over the course of a nearly two-decade career, it makes sense for Swiss melodic hard rockers Shakra to release a “best of” collection, […]
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AweSome “Life” Guitars Give You Incredible Unequalled Features, Including 35 Pickup Tones

June 14, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on AweSome “Life” Guitars Give You Incredible Unequalled Features, Including 35 Pickup Tones
AweSome Musical Instruments has released their amazing new “Life” guitars. Using the familiar Strat-style and Tele-style body shapes, these exceptional entry level guitars combine several incredible features that are not available from anyone else. Some […]
Interviews 2014

Leon Todd of Ragdoll

June 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Leon Todd of Ragdoll
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hot off the heels of performing at Rocklahoma, Ragdoll is currently taking the U.S. by storm. Hailing from the land down under, this is the Australians band third […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Firehouse

June 12, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Firehouse
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — June 6th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — As temperatures soared to 100 degrees, Firehouse turned up the heat at Las Vegas hottest concert club Vamp’d […]
Interviews 2014

Rich Antonelli

June 11, 2014 Publisher 1
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — With his instrumental album Voiceless out and the charity purpose behind its release, his tribute band Bon Jersey doing their best to impersonate the Jersey giants Bon Jovi and […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Rival Sons

June 11, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Rival Sons
by Stephen Fourie – Photojournalist — June 9th, 2014 at Scala in London, U.K. — “Simply the best rock group on the planet at the moment,” “the coolest rock band around” and “these guys are […]
Interviews 2014

Kip Winger of Winger

June 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Kip Winger of Winger
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — It’s been five years since some of us pumped our fists to “Deal With The Devil” and dealt with the “Stone Cold Killer” … as well as walked down […]
Concert Reviews 2014

Rock On The Range 2014

June 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Rock On The Range 2014
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — May 16th – 18th, 2014 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH. — America’s Largest Rock Festival Sells Out … Again! It will go down as the coolest […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | KC Rockfest 2014

June 9, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | KC Rockfest 2014
by Shawna McHenry – Photographer — May 31st, 2014 at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO. — Rain or shine, Kansas City’s Rockfest has turned into a well-oiled machine. Staying true to the one-day event, […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Todd Kerns

May 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Todd Kerns
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — May 26th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. — Memorial Day in Las Vegas lived up to its high expectations. As thousands of tourists descended upon The […]
Interviews 2014

Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More

May 28, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Hardrock Haven is always looking for that break out band. This time around Nothing More based out of San Antonio has captured our attention. Nothing More has earned […]
Interviews 2014

Marty Friedman & Gus G.

May 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Marty Friedman & Gus G.
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — Hardrock Haven’s Christophe Pauly talks with Marty Friedman and Gus G. at their gig in the Muziek-O-Droom in Hasselt, Belgium on May 17th. Both Marty Friedman and Gus […]
Music Reviews 2014

DIO | Live In London: Hammersmith Apollo 1993

May 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on DIO | Live In London: Hammersmith Apollo 1993
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — In the case of posthumous albums, there’s always an uneasy feeling of the possible motivation behind their release – all this being about the financial profit rather than a […]
Music Reviews 2014

Lake Of Tears | The Black Sea

May 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Lake Of Tears | The Black Sea
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — The Swedish act Lake Of Tears, active since the mid-‘90s, is labeled anything from ‘Death to Doom to Gothic/Dark metal – and there is no doubt about their sound […]
Music Reviews 2014

Perfect Beings | Perfect Beings

May 27, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Perfect Beings | Perfect Beings
by Alexandra Mrozowska – Columnist — Although not easy to digest for everyone, progressive rock is a form of music that requires both technical skill and artistic sensitivity – and yet, because of complexity, elaborate […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Anthrax @ Carolina Rebellion

May 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Anthrax @ Carolina Rebellion
by Chris Baird – Photographer — May 3rd, 2014 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. — Carolina Rebellion’s second consecutive year in Concord, N.C., at the Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Rock […]
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Roast on the Range 2014

May 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Roast on the Range 2014
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — May 15th, 2014 at LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH. — The 3rd event in Revolver and Guitar World’s Rock and Roll Roast Comedy Series came to Columbus, OH […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Rock on the Range 2014

May 26, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Rock on the Range 2014
by Chris A. – Senior Photojournalist — May 16th – 18th, 2014 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH. — ROCK ON THE RANGE 2014 — once again upped the ante by growing to three […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | GUS G. in Belgium

May 24, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | GUS G. in Belgium
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — May 17th, 2014 at Muziek-O-Droom in Hasselt, Belgium — Gus G., born in Thessaloniki, Greece is a heavy metal guitarist. He currently plays with Ozzy Osbourne and his […]
Concert Reviews 2014

LIVE! | Marty Friedman in Belgium

May 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on LIVE! | Marty Friedman in Belgium
by Christophe Pauly – Senior Photojournalist — May 17th, 2014 at Muziek-O-Droom in Hasselt, Belgium — Marty Friedman began his career as a Shrapnel solo recording artist and later recruited a then 17 year old […]
Music Reviews 2014

Nothing More | Nothing More

May 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Nothing More | Nothing More
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — San Antonio rock band Nothing More is gearing up for their self-titled release June 24 via Eleven Seven Music. They say Texas does everything bigger and Nothing More […]
Interviews 2014

Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe

May 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe
by Deb Rao – Senior Columnist — Lillian Axe is gearing up for the release of acoustic album One Night In The Temple on May 27. Founding member guitarist Steve Blaze tells Hardrock Haven what […]
Interviews 2014

Kristof Bathory & Syrus of Urilia

May 23, 2014 Publisher Comments Off on Kristof Bathory & Syrus of Urilia
by Anabel DFlux – Senior Photojournalist — Senior photojournalist Anabel DFlux casually sat down with Kristof Bathory and Syrus to talk about their exciting new musical venture Urilia- as Dawn of Ashes is put to […]