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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DARK DESIGN – Prey For The Future

September 9, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Dark Design is a USA-based 5-piece band, and their debut full-length album is cleverly entitled Prey For The Future. With such a play on words, you’d expect Dark Design to be a Progressive Metal band, …READ MORE

MESSENGER – Starwolf – Pt. 1: The Messengers

September 6, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Messenger is a Epic/Power Metal band hailing from Germany, and Starwolf is their concept album with a rather complex storyline centered on religious leaders squelching technology. As with most concept albums, the “trick of the …READ MORE

KINGSHIFTER – 26 Tons

September 3, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

KingShifter is a Biker-based Hard Rock band hailing from Kansas, USA, and 26 Tons is their first full length album. The band mixes Black Label Society (BLS) riffs with a few occasional twists that you’d …READ MORE

PORTNOY/SHEEHAN/MACALPINE/SHERINIAN – Live In Tokyo

September 3, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Tony MacAlpine, and Derek Sherinian have issued a CD/DVD to commemorate their 2012 tour entitled Live In Tokyo. The concert was recorded November 14th, 2012 and features instrumentals from each of the …READ MORE

WOLFPAKK – Cry Wolf

August 30, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Wolfpakk is a Melodic Metal band formed by Mark Sweeney (ex-Crystal Ball) and Michael Voss (Mad Max), and Cry Wolf is their sophomore release. As with their debut, Sweeney and Voss must have run billboard …READ MORE

DEATH SS – Resurrection

July 30, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Death SS is a Horror/Occult Metal band from Italy whose roots go all the way back to the late ’70s, and Resurrection is their latest release. Death SS’ musical backdrop is rooted in Industrial Metal, …READ MORE

THE WINERY DOGS – The Winery Dogs

July 23, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

The Winery Dogs are a new supergroup comprised of drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, and others), bassist Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big), and guitarist/lead vocalist Richie Kotzen (Mr. Big, Poison). With this amount of talent penning …READ MORE

LAWLESS – Rock Savage

July 19, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Lawless, a British “supergroup” containing members of Demon, Persian Risk, and Headrush, have released their debut album: Rock Savage. The band plays very easy to listen to ‘80s style Melodic Hard Rock. There’s nothing new …READ MORE

WITCHES MARK – Witching Metal Ritual

July 15, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Witches Mark is a band hailing from Austin, Texas USA (historically one of the best cities in America for producing quality underground bands) and Witching Metal Ritual is their debut. Witches Mark blends Black, Thrash, …READ MORE

KING KOBRA – II

July 5, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

King Kobra, founded by revered drummer Carmine Appice, has gone through a few changes over the years, and currently includes Paul Shortino (vocals), Mick Sweda and David Michael-Philips (guitars) and Johnny Rod (bass). Although King …READ MORE