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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LORDI – Scare Force One

November 4, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Formed in 1992 between Kiss, Marilyn Manson, Gwar, and Alice Cooper lies the Finnish band Lordi, and Scare Force One is their 7th studio release. Fans of thick, heavy, and deliberate Shock Rock will be …READ MORE

HELL IN THE CLUB – Devil On My Shoulder

November 3, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Hitting the scene in 2011, Hell In The Club (HITC) is a band that features members of recognizable names such as Death SS, Elvenking, and Secret Sphere. Devil On My Shoulder is their second release. …READ MORE

HELLSCREAM – Made Immortal

November 2, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Hellscream is the latest project headed up by vocalist Norman Skinner and guitarist Dave Garcia (Cage). The band’s style is a cross between “dirty” German Power Metal and Traditional Metal … generally a mix between …READ MORE

XTHIRT13N – A Taste Of The Light

October 31, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Xthirt13n is a new band based out of the USA, although comprised of German and American members from bands such as Circle II Circle, Doctor Butcher, and Pharoah. Xthirt13n’s debut is entitled A Taste Of …READ MORE

FIREWÖLFE – We Rule The Night

October 31, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

FireWölfe is a USA-based Traditional/Melodic Metal band, and We Rule The Night is their sophomore release. FireWölfe is a group of “plain” individuals who play no frills Metal centering around true love of Rock ‘n’ …READ MORE

CROBOT – Something Supernatural

October 28, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Crobot is a band formed in 2011 out of Pennsylvania, USA, and Something Supernatural is their debut full-length release. The band holds out that they are dedicated to the “identifiable riff” in Rock ‘n’ Roll …READ MORE

LONEWOLF – Cult Of Steel

October 24, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Lonewolf is a Power Metal band out of France, and Cult Of Steel is their 7th release. The band plays it fast and loud, and their lyrics tend to focus on Heavy Metal conquering the …READ MORE

SLIPKNOT – .5: The Gray Chapter

October 21, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

The many faces that comprise Slipknot have returned with an album entitled .5: The Gray Chapter. Famous for extremely high-energy, brutal music and song themes, Slipknot does a good job with this latest release of …READ MORE

AMARANTHE – Massive Addictive

October 20, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Amaranthe is a Swedish band formed in 2008, and Massive Addictive is their 3rd release. Amaranthe has a unique approach that combines “processed” Dance Metal with elements of Melodic Metal and Death Metal – however, …READ MORE

PLANETHARD – Now

October 14, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Planethard is based out of Italy, and Now is their first release via the Scarlet Records label. Although originally formed in 2004, Planethard is made up of relative youngsters to the music scene with plenty …READ MORE