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 MOOR – Ars Musica

June 18, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Dark Moor is a Symphonic Metal band from Spain, and Ars Musica is their 9th release to date. The first thing that hits as surprising is that Dark Moor is fronted by a man … …READ MORE

INFINITA SYMPHONIA – Infinita Symphonia

June 18, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Italian-based Infinita Symphonia is a Symphonic Power Progressive Metal band, and their self-titled release is the band’s sophomore effort. Topically, Infinita Symphonia deals with the inner emptiness which consumes one’s spirit when waiting for something …READ MORE

ARATIC – To The Early Grave

June 14, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Aratic is a Finnish, 4-piece comprised of youngsters to the music scene. Their debut: To The Early Grave, contains 9 take no prisoners hard-hitting tracks. With song titles such as “Satan’s Witnesses,” “Puritanist Of The …READ MORE

Interview with John 5

June 13, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Metal Express Radio caught up with guitarist extraordinaire JOHN 5 recently while he was in the throes of rehearsals for the upcoming Rob Zombie tour, supporting the Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor release, which hit the …READ MORE

JORN – Traveller

June 11, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Norway’s Jorn Lande (Masterplan, Ark, & others) is certainly one of the most prolific musicians both by current day standards and in the history of Hard Rock/Metal. Seems he’s either putting out new releases or …READ MORE

ANGELS OF BABYLON – Thundergod

June 11, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Angels Of Babylon is a Traditional Metal band headed up by Kenny “Rhino” Earl (Manowar fame), credited for both the drumming and vocals, and Thundergod is the band’s sophomore release. The strength of Angels Of …READ MORE

ARRAYAN PATH – IV: Stigmata

June 10, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Headed up by vocalist Nicholas Leptos, Boston-bred (now Cyprus dwelling) Arrayan Path is releasing their fourth album: IV: Stigmata. The band plays Epic/Power Metal, and IV: Stigmata is a religious-based concept album presented within a …READ MORE

FAMOUS UNDERGROUND – Famous Underground

June 7, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Coming from Canada, Famous Underground has released their self-titled debut. Led by vocalist Nicholas Walsh (Slik Toxik, Revolver), Famous Underground features 11 tracks that (at times) vary considerably in style. Several of the songs sound …READ MORE

BLACK SABBATH – 13 (Deluxe Edition)

June 7, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Billed as the first studio album in 35 years by the original members, Black Sabbath have now released 13… in 2013. However, the first question that needs to be asked is how can the band …READ MORE

SIMONE FIORLETTA – Personalities

June 7, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Perhaps best known for his work with Progressive Metal band Moonlight Comedy, Italian guitarist Simone Fiorletta is offering his 4th instrumental album, entitled Personalities. Within this compilation, Fiorletta shows 11 “personalities” of his musical abilities, …READ MORE