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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OVERLORDE – Return Of The Snow Giant

December 17, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Hailing from New Jersey, USA, is the band Overlorde – veterans to the Metal scene since the mid-80s, but never able to land a true record deal until now after their reunification at the turn …READ MORE

GUN SHY – After Dark

December 8, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Gun Shy comes from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA), and released their debut album in the mid-90’s via only a local distributor, so After Dark never really saw the light of day globally. As part of Perris …READ MORE

PLATENS – Between Two Horizons

December 6, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Platens is the project by Italy’s Dario Grillo, a 25-year-old classically trained musician, formerly of the band Thy Majestie. Grillo wrote, produced, and played all of the instruments (except the drums) for this debut Platens …READ MORE

MYSTERELL – Sensational

December 6, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Mysterell is the project by Denmark’s Torben Lysholm, a remarkably diversified musician and producer, better known for his association with the Hard Rock band Pangea. Lysholm wrote, produced, and played all of the instruments for …READ MORE

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (Live)

November 30, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Believe it or not, Metalheadz, there indeed is a Santa Claus, and he exists via the band called Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO). TSO offers the unique gift of providing their audience an entertainment alternative capable of …READ MORE

TONY HERNANDO – III

November 26, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Guitar virtuoso, Tony Hernando, heralding from Spain, has graced the music industry with his third instrumental album, simply titled III. With an impressive resume of formal training and instruction under his belt since the tender …READ MORE

ILLUSION OF CLARITY – Ambivalent Existence

November 19, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Illusion of Clarity is a 5-man band from Sweden, formed initially from the remnants of the band Hellstream, and at the end of 2004, they released their second EP, entitled Ambivalent Existence, a follow-up to …READ MORE

PAINMUSEUM – Metal For Life

November 16, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Mike Chlasciak (Metal Mike) got his initial “big break” when he joined the band Halford as the primary axe-man. Since that time, he’s done more than keep busy – sought after to participate in numerous …READ MORE

PAGAN’S MIND – Infinity Divine (Re-release)

November 16, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Infinity Divine is actually the first album by the Norwegian Progressive-Power Metal band Pagan’s Mind (P.M.), and was originally issued in 2000 under the FaceFront label … when the band signed with Limb Music for …READ MORE

DAMNED NATION – Sign Of Madness

November 15, 2004 Dan Skiba 0

Taking 4 1/2 years and 1 frustration and reshuffling after another to get all of their ducks in a row, it’s no wonder Swedish rockers Damned Nation titled this, their 4th release, Sign Of Madness …READ MORE