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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MIRACLE MASTER – Tattooed Woman

March 7, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Miracle Master is a new band out of Germany comprised of members of Pump along with veteran vocalist Oliver Weers, who most recently has headed up The Oliver Weers Band. Tattooed Woman is not only …READ MORE

KIRK – Masquerade

March 7, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Kirk is a Swiss Melodic Metal band that has been silent for a decade, and Masquerade represents their return to the limelight. Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69 fame) produced the album, and booking him was …READ MORE

Interview with Stus Rollins

March 1, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Stus has been playing guitar since his teens, he was part of the London Rock scene in the 80s & 90s played in bands such as Generation X , Driving South, Hollywood beyond, performed with …READ MORE

EZ LIVIN’ – Firestorm

February 28, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

EZ Livin’ is a German-American Melodic Hard Rock band formed in 1991, and Firestorm is their latest release. The band’s name, of course, is taken from the classic Uriah Heep track “Easy Livin’,” and Firestorm …READ MORE

AZORIA – Seasons Change

February 28, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Azoria is a new band from Sweden founded by Alex Oriz, better known for his work with bands ReinXeed and Oriz. Azoria pulls several Metal subgenre influences together within Seasons Change. You’ll hear occasional Power, …READ MORE

ANCILLOTTI – The Chain Goes On

February 28, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Ancillotti is a Traditional Metal band from Italy, and The Chain Goes On is their debut release. Ancillotti can be deemed a true “family affair” … the band is headed up by Daniele Ancillotti and …READ MORE

VANISHING POINT – Distant Is The Sun

February 21, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Vanishing Point is a Progressive band from Australia that incorporates “light” symphonics into their brand of Metal. After a number of recent line-up changes and bouts with personal strife, Vanishing Point is set to release …READ MORE

VANDEN PLAS – Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworld

February 21, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

Vanden Plas is a veteran Progressive Metal band from Germany, and Chronicles Of The Immortals – Netherworld is their latest concept album, which was spawned and suggested by the popular German writer Wolfgang Holhbein, and …READ MORE

HOUSE OF LORDS – Precious Metal

February 21, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

House Of Lords (HOL) is most commonly known as the second chamber of the UK Parliament, responsible for making law and challenging the work of the government… it’s also the name of a veteran AOR …READ MORE

W.E.T. – One Live – In Stockholm

February 21, 2014 Dan Skiba 0

W.E.T. is a Melodic Hard Rock band incepted in 2009, and on January 17, 2013, the band played an exclusive (if not semi-secretive) show at the Debaser Club in Stockholm, Sweden to promote their sophomore …READ MORE