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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NIGHT BY NIGHT – Nxn

July 14, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Night By Night is a 5-piece Melodic Hard Rock band from London, England. Though formed a handful of years ago, NxN is the band’s debut full-length release. Like many Melodic Hard Rock bands, Night By …READ MORE

POWERSTROKE – In For A Penny, In For A Pound

July 14, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Powerstroke is a Belgium band, and In For A Penny, In For A Pound is their 3rd release to date. Powerstroke blends an interesting mix of Thrash, (light) Hardcore, Progressive, and Stoner Metal into their …READ MORE

GRAVE DIGGER – Return Of The Reaper

July 11, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Grave Digger is a Power/Thrash Metal band from Germany formed way back in 1980, and Return Of The Reaper is their 17th studio record. Along with Helloween, Grave Digger gets credit for the genesis of …READ MORE

TED NUGENT – Shutup&jam!

July 8, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Motor City Madman Ted Nugent is at it again with his 1st studio album, ShutUp&Jam!, in 7 years. Joining Ted are bassist Greg Smith, drummer Mick Brown (ex-Dokken), and co-guitarist/co-vocalist Derek St. Holmes. Sammy Hagar …READ MORE

JUDAS PRIEST – Redeemer Of Souls

July 8, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

The Metal Gods hath returned amid death, doom, and destruction raining down upon the forsaken as soldiers born from the past on sad wings of destiny … powerful, unflinching, and proclaiming the Heavy Metal Faith …READ MORE

BLACK TRIP – Goin’ Under

July 7, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Black Trip hails from Sweden (not to be confused with the Death Metal band from North America by the same name), and plays a true “retro” brand of Hard Rock in the vein of ’70s …READ MORE

ALAN KELLY’S SEVEN HARD YEARS (7HY) – No Place In Heaven

July 1, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Seven Hard Years was created by Shy’s drummer, Alan Kelly. Along with vocalist Shawn Pelata (Line Of Fire), Kelly created a “supergroup” of sorts of artists from lesser known bands, all of whom perform well …READ MORE

SEETHER – Isolate And Medicate

July 1, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Seether is an Alternative Hard Rock band from South Africa, and Isolate And Medicate is their 6th release. If you’re into this subgenre, chances are Seether is one of the bands at the top of …READ MORE

AMBERIAN DAWN – Magic Forest

June 27, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Amberian Dawn is a Symphonic Progressive-Power Metal band hailing from Finland. Formed in 2006, Magic Forest is the band’s 6th studio album – Amberian Dawn has been very busy since their debut in 2008, knocking …READ MORE

SPACE EATER – Passing Through The Fire To Molech

June 27, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Space Eater hails from Belgrade, Serbia and has been in play for about a decade. Passing Through The Fire To Molech by title indicates the band isn’t a Progressive outfit (as their name may infer), …READ MORE