Articles by Dan Skiba

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Dan Skiba

Dan is a former partner at Metal Express Radio, and also served as a reviewer, photographer and interviewer on occasions. Based out of Indianapolis, USA he was first turned on to Hard Rock music in the mid-1970s when he purchased Deep Purple's Machine Head as his first album. He was immediately enthralled with the powerful guitar sound and pronounced drumbeat, and had to get more! His collection quickly expanded to include as many of Heavy Rock bands of the time that he could get his hands on, such as Ted Nugent, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath, to name just a few.
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JUDAS PRIEST – Firepower

March 12, 2018 Dan Skiba 0

With the exit of KK Downing several years ago and the disheartening news regarding Glenn Tipton’s health, Judas Priest have taken a few shots to the chin in the last decade … if anything demonstrating …READ MORE

JOHN 5: “Playing guitar is a comfort thing … it’s a security blanket … my Wubbie”

March 6, 2018 Dan Skiba 0

JOHN 5 met up with Metal Express Radio’s Dan Skiba to talk about what’s new in his world, including his new album It’s Alive. And, you may be surprised when you hear what John reveals regarding his daily practice regiments!

DOLL HAZARD – Transatlantic Meltdown

December 20, 2017 Dan Skiba 0

Doll Hazard is a collaboration between 2 Glam/Sleaze/Punk Metal veterans: Chris Damien Doll (Norway) and Sandy Hazard (Canada). Both have been very active lately with their primary bands, Suicide Bombers and Dirtbag Republic, respectively, and …READ MORE

MER TRIBUTE to DAVID Z. & ADRENALINE MOB – Airing Tuesday at 15:00 & 21:00 CET (9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. EST)!!!

July 16, 2017 Dan Skiba 0

The Metal Community was shocked this weekend to learn that the 4 members of Adrenaline Mob and their crew were in a serious vehicle accident on Friday, July 14th. While parked on the side of …READ MORE

Interview With BRIAN TATLER (DIAMOND HEAD)

May 16, 2017 Dan Skiba 0

DIAMOND HEAD is one of the classic, surviving NWOBHM bands, originally formed in 1976. Although a very solid and well-respected band throughout their history, DIAMOND HEAD didn’t reap just rewards for their efforts until Metallica …READ MORE

SUICIDE BOMBERS – Suicide Idols

April 24, 2017 Dan Skiba 0

Hailing from Norway, the Suicide Bombers are back at it with their 3rd release entitled Suicide Idols. Much can be said over the years in Metal and Hard Rock about what constitutes a successful band …READ MORE

SAINTED SINNERS – Sainted Sinners

March 2, 2017 Dan Skiba 0

American-bred vocalist David Reece (Bonfire, Accept) has assembled a new band under the moniker Sainted Sinners, which has just released their self-titled debut. Reece has one of those voices that was undoubtedly made for catchy …READ MORE

OVERKILL – The Grinding Wheel

February 21, 2017 Dan Skiba 0

It may be difficult to fully comprehend, but Overkill has been around since 1980 and are releasing their 18th studio album, all of which seem to be well-thought out with respect to their titles to …READ MORE

JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE – He Saw It Comin’

February 13, 2017 Dan Skiba 0

Great White was a great ’80s band that was always (mis)classified as a Hair Metal act, when in fact they were much more of a Blues-based Hard Rock band that had a knack for establishing …READ MORE

ANNIHILATOR – Triple Threat

February 8, 2017 Dan Skiba 0

Canada’s Annihilator is one of those bands that has some outstanding music to their credit, but never totally cracked mainstream Thrash acceptance throughout the world. Metal/Thrash enthusiasts generally hold an immense amount of respect for …READ MORE