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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ODD DIMENSION – The Last Embrace To Humanity

March 26, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Odd Dimension are a (very) Progressive Metal/Rock outfit from Italy whose approach to music is varied and eclectic, and The Last Embrace To Humanity is a semi-obscure album title one might expect from a band with …READ MORE

VOODOO CIRCLE – More Than One Way Home

March 26, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Formed in 2009, Voodoo Circle is a German-based “supergroup” of sorts, and includes members of Primal Fear along with the talents of David Readman (Pink Cream 69). From a songwriting perspective, these Metal/Hard Rock veterans …READ MORE

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES – 13

March 26, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

After numerous claims and promises over the past 13 years, California’s Suicidal Tendencies have finally delivered an all-new studio album, appropriately entitled 13. The band has morphed through a few stylistic changes over the years, …READ MORE

DGM – Momentum

March 26, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

DGM is an Italian-based Progressive Power Metal band, and Momentum is their 8th release. Momentum starts out strong with “Reason,” featuring a guest appearance by Russell Allen (Symphony X/Adrenaline Mob), and midway through Jørn Viggo …READ MORE

D-A-D – Dic.Nii.Lan.Daft.Erd.Ark (Deluxe Edition)

March 23, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

D-A-D is a Danish Melodic Hard Rock band who’s been knocking out solid material since 1986, but has been “the property” of essentially Scandinavia – unfortunately a well-kept secret to especially North America. Dic.Nii.Lan.Daft.Erd.Ark (Disney …READ MORE

PRETTY MAIDS – Motherland

March 22, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Denmark’s Pretty Maids are a highly respected band in parts of Europe, but generally a well-kept secret in North America (unfortunately). Their latest release, Motherland, is another quality effort. The band’s at their best when …READ MORE

SAXON – Sacrifice

March 21, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

NWOBHM legends Saxon are still fighting the good fight, and Sacrifice is (remarkably) their 20th studio release. Sacrifice comes in 2 versions: standard (10 studio tracks) and deluxe (iTunes bonus track “Luck Of The Draw” along with …READ MORE

WIZZ WIZZARD – Tears From The Moon

March 18, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Wizz Wizzard hails from Belgium, and Tears From The Moon is their debut release (8 studio and 2 live tracks). Their music falls into the Traditional Metal category, and their songs include plenty of catchy …READ MORE

THE NEW BLACK – III: Cut Loose

March 15, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

The New Black are a German Modern Metal band, and III: Cut Loose is, of course, their 3rd release. As is the case with many Modern Metal bands, the guitar leads and overall musicianship is …READ MORE

SAPIENCY – Tomorrow

March 15, 2013 Dan Skiba 0

Germany’s Sapiency is a 6-piece band formed in 2009, and Tomorrow is their sophomore release — the follow-up to their critically acclaimed Fates End debut. Sapiency’s music can best be described as Melodic Death Metal …READ MORE