Craig Newman, Author at National Rock Review

German Symphonic Band Elevllon Dishes on Band History and New Album

02-Feb-2017

NRR recently sat down with Elvellon band members Maddin Klüners (drums/percussion), Nele Messerschmidt (vocals), Gilbert Gelsdorf (guitars), Philipp A. Kohout (bass) and Pascal Pannen (keys/piano) about their s...

Xandria’s Dianne Van Giersbergen on the new album Theater of Dimensions

Craig Newman

30-Jan-2017

Artist Feature, Interviews, Rock

The operatic vocals of Dianne van Giersbergen give Xandria's new album, Theater of Dimensions, a heavier and darker feel which focusing on themes such as personal relationships and global concerns.(more&h...

Keifer Thompson of Country Duo Thompson Square Talks About the Status of Third Album

Craig Newman

13-Jan-2017

Country, Interviews, US

The multi-platinum selling husband and wife Thompson Square duo return with a new single, "You Make It Look So Good," and a new album according to Keifer Thompson.(more…)...

Leaves’ Eyes Alex Krull and Elina Siirala Talks About the New Album and EP

Craig Newman

13-Dec-2016

Interviews, Rock, US

The Norwegian and German symphonic metal band, Leaves Eyes, spoke with NRR before the show at the Grove of Anaheim on December 04, 2106 while opening for Sonata Arctica.(more…)...

Sonata Arctica and Leaves’ Eyes performs at The Grove of Anaheim, California on December 4, 2016

Craig Newman

09-Dec-2016

Concert Reviews, Rock, US

Both bands perform songs from their current albums with Leaves’ Eyes opening with their new singer giving the songs a boost of power.(more…)...

Grammy Award Winning Guitarist/Producer Paul Nelson steps out in front for his new band

Craig Newman

15-Nov-2016

Blues, Interviews, US

Paul Nelson playing metal, rock, country, and blues, talks about his new album, Badass Generation.(more…)...

Celebrity Bowlers Join the Second Annual “Bowl 4 Ronnie” Stand Up & Shout to Cancer

Craig Newman

07-Nov-2016

Music News, Rock, US

Fun, food and Bowling with musicians for raising funds for cancer at PINZ Bowling, Studio City, California on November 4, 2016.(more…)...

Epica’s Simone Simons talks about the bands new The Holographic Principle album

Craig Newman

31-Oct-2016

Interviews, Rock, US

The singer discusses the theme and recording with orchestra and choir that gives the album a bolder sound following their Quantum Enigma masterpiece. The new album was released on September 30 on Nuclear Blast....

Amaranthe releases their fourth album, Maximalism

Craig Newman

19-Oct-2016

Interviews, Rock, US

Elize Ryd talks about the sound of the new album, Maximalism, which the band wanted to change to an organic sound and what their songs mean.(more…)...

Sonata Arctica’s Tony Kakko Talks about the Band’s New Album, The Ninth Hour

Craig Newman

15-Sep-2016

Interviews, Rock, US

The new Sonata Arctica album to be released on October 07 via Nuclear Blast Records addresses human impact on the planet, political satire, and relationships.(more…)...

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