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Watch Brand New Sebastian Bach Video For “What Do I Got To Lose?”
The arena-ready stomp of “What Do I Got To Lose?” was co-written by SEBASTIAN, Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash) and Elvis Baskette (Mammoth WVH, Slash), the latter of whom also served as the track’s producer. Guitars lock into a heart-thumping groove…
Watch New K.K.’s Priest Video for Sons Of The Sentinel
Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and former Judas Priest vocalist Tim Ripper Owens have released their latest video for the song “Sons Of The Sentinel”. https://youtu.be/yaywBB3nR4w The song comes from the band’s latest album “The Sinner Rides Again”
LZZY HALE Unveils The New Kramer LZZY HALE Voyager Guitar
Kramer, the original Made to Rock Hard guitar brandhas been setting trends with premium, performance-focused instruments since 1976. Kramer is proud to partner with Lzzy Hale–frontwoman of the GRAMMY® Award-winning hard rock band Halestorm and Gibson’s first female brand ambassador–to…
Listen To New Riot (V) Song “High Noon”
US heavy metal titans RIOT (V) are finally back with a brand-new studio album titled Mean Streets, set for release on February 16th, 2024 through Atomic Fire Records! The record features twelve tracks recorded and mixed by Bruno Ravel and…
Foreigner And Styx Announce Renegades And Jukebox Heroes Tour With John Waite
Foreigner has announced the following: This summer we’re hitting the road with Styx! “We always look forward to being with our buddies in Styx,” Foreigner vocalist Kelly Hansen told UCR as the two bands prepare for their first tour together…
April Wine Singer Myles Goodwyn Dead At 75
Goodwyn was not only the singer but also the guitarist and main songwriter for the band. https://youtu.be/xG0HUm8f56A Goodwyn was widely revered as a great songwriter and received The National Achievement Award From The Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers…
KISS Announces New Era: Band To Live On And Perform As Digital Avatars Forever
In Madison Square Garden, KISS closed out the last show of their live performances for what has been billed as their final tour called “The End Of The Road”. But the band had an announcement at the end of the…
Watch The Brand New Video For Afterglow Of Ragnarok By Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson
Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson has released a new video for the first single from his upcoming new solo album called “Afterglow Of Ragnarok”. The album is called The Mandrake Project and will be his first new solo album since…
Watch Brand New P.O.D. Video For ‘Afraid To Die’ (Featuring Jinjer Vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk)
P.O.D. “Payable On Death: has released their brand new video for the song “Afraid To Die” from their upcoming new album. https://youtu.be/ah80WZaJH54 @pod “If the world is gonna end you know that I’m bringing all my friends cuz we ain’t…
Watch Brand New Video By Skid Row For “Resurrected”
Skid Row has released their new official video for the song “Resurrected” from their album “The Gang’s All Here”. The album is the first to feature singer Erik Grönwall. https://youtu.be/nbecB3A0fnc Skid Row will be continuing its North American tour in…
Watch First Judas Priest Video “Trial By Fire’ From New Album
Judas Priest have released their first official video from their upcoming new album Invincible Shield for the song “Trial By Fire”. https://youtu.be/2YqZuo1WKk4 Invincible Shield is set to be released on March 8th, 2024. This will be the first studio album…
ZAKK SABBATH announce new double album “Doomed Forever Forever Doomed”
ZAKK SABBATH are back with an even more massive dose of pure BLACK SABBATH worship! Celebrating more than 50 years of Birmingham ‘s most famous four, the ‘inventors’ of heavy metal are being honoured by the preeminent tribute trio led by…
Listen To Brand New Ace Frehley Song “10,000 Volts”
Ace Frehley, former and original KISS guitarist will return with a brand new album called “10,000 Volts” on February 23, 2024. You can listen to the first single and title track below: https://youtu.be/bSDrecojgjU 10,000 Volts track listing: 10,000 Volts Walkin’…
Eric Martin Band Gets 40th Anniversary Album Release featuring members of Mr. Big, Tesla and Y & T
Eric Martin Band – Sucker For A Pretty Face – Original Sessions Tracklist: 1. Sucker For A Pretty Face 2. Don’t Stop 3. Private Life 4. Letting It Out 5. Young At Heart 6. One More Time 7. Catch Me If You Can 8. Love Me 9. Can’t Take…
The Top 20 Hard Rock And Metal Albums Of 2023
2023 had some really good hard rock and metal albums released if you know where to look and listen. The hard rock and metal scene is littered with new bands that seemingly appear out of thin air, only to fade…
Watch The Video For “Numidian Knowledge” By Necrowretch
There’s black metal. There’s death metal. And then, there’s NECROWRETCH. https://youtu.be/GTE_a_SZkXU The French band combine the best of both worlds into music made straight from the depths of hell. After setting a merciless pace with Satanic Slavery and The Ones…
David Lee Roth To Join Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen Celebration Tour?
The Van Halen News Desk received an exclusive quote from David Lee Roth regarding Sammy Hagar’s invitation to join the “Best of All Worlds” tour featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham. The tour has been referred…
Watch Brand New Video For “Thicker Than Blood” By Extreme
“With “Thicker Than Blood” we wanted to shoot a video that celebrates the 5th and most important member of the band. Our fans. So we shot it from the fans’ point of view. No matter how great a band believes…
Watch Video for Hell, Fire And Damnation From Saxon’s New Album
When internationally-renowned actor Brian Blessed OBE delivers a proclamation for the opening track, “The Prophecy”, expectations are automatically high for Saxon’s latest album. Have no fear and make no mistake, Saxon meets and exceeds them on their 24th studio album,…
Seven Of Sevendust Box Set Review
Sevendust is one of those bands that I listened to originally from their first album and then somewhere along the way about 2 or 3 albums later I lost track of the band. Shame on me for doing so. The…
Joey Belladonna In the Studio Recording Vocals For New Anthrax Album
“This is our first week working on vocals,” said Anthrax’s longtime producer Jay Ruston. “Joey really is a trooper, and he can sing and sing for hours.” Added Belladonna, “Every take I do has to be full of energy and full of…
Megadeth Guitarist Kiko Loureiro To Remain Abscent From Current Tour
Dear Megadeth fans, I want to share with you a decision that hasn’t been easy for me. In September, I had to step away from the U.S. leg of the tour for family reasons. Looking ahead, during 2024, we anticipate…
Gene Simmons Announces He Will No Longer Be Posting On X (formerly Twitter)
KISS frontman and bassist Gene Simmons has posted the following on the X social media platform that was formerly known as Twitter: Friends, I’ve decided to end my X/Twitter posting. From now on find me on: http://instagram.com/genesimmons, http://tiktok.com/@genesimmons, and http://threads.net/genesimmons
Former Flyleaf Singer Lacey Sturm Returns With Spiritually Reflective Album Called Kenotic Metanoia
Lacey Sturm has released her sophomore solo album Kenotic Metanoia, available everywhere on November 17 at https://stem.ffm.to/kenoticmetanoia. The former Flyleaf lead singer offers the project to the world independently, led by a string of arresting singles including “Awaken Love,” “Reconcile”…
Former Dream Theater Vocalist Charlie Dominici Dead At 72
Dream Theater has posted the following regarding Dominici’s death: We are devastated to hear the news of the passing of former Dream Theater singer, Charlie Dominici. Charlie was the voice of DT on our debut album, ‘When Dream And Day…
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Co-Founder Of The Dictators, Scott Kempner Dead At 69
The guitarist and co-founder of The Dictators Scott “Top Ten” Kempner has died at age 69 from complications of dementia. He would also co-found the band The Del-Lords. Scott Kempner released three solo albums Tenement Angels, Saving Grace, and Live…
Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer Dead At 65
Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has died after a lengthy stay in ICU for an infection. A statement on behalf of Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke, his sister Siobhan, and father, Maurice. It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest…
Controlled Bleeding’s Entire Discography On Bandcamp Free This Week!
Controlled Bleeding has announced the following: The entire Controlled Bleeding digital discography is FREE on Bandcamp for Cyber week starting today!!controlledbleeding.bandcamp.com To claim your downloads visit the link above and choose $0 for the name your price (if you want…
Killing Joke Guitarist “Geordie” Dead at 64
Kevin “Geordie” Walker reportedly suffered a massive stroke on Friday, November 24th, and passed away on Sunday, November 26th. Killing Joke released their first album in 1980 and Geordie was the guitarist for all of the band’s albums with Killing…
Punk legends T.S.O.L. release soundtrack to documentary film IGNORE HEROES
IGNORE HEROES tells the story of the original T.S.O.L. through interviews with the surviving members and those who were there with them in the madness of the early Californian punk rock scene. Frontman, author, and provocateur Jack Grisham takes the…
GENE LOVES JEZEBEL Announce New Album, Share First Single!
Brooding ethereal rock visionaries Gene Loves Jezebel have returned with a brand new studio album, X – Love Death Sorrow, set for release on December 1. This is the band’s first studio album since their heavily praised 2017 album Dance…
UK electro-rock legends REPUBLICA return with momentous new single ‘NEW YORK’
It’s been a long time coming as the mighty REPUBLICA release their first new material in a decade in the guise of massive new single ‘NEW YORK’. It may be chilly outside but Republica are determined to continue the Summer…
Buzzcocks, Pennywise, Descendents, Circle Jerks, Goldfinger, GBH, And The Suicide Machines To Headline ‘Punk In The Park Festival’
Punk In The Park Music Set Times Announced For November 4 & 5 Event At Oak Canyon Park In Orange County, CA Buzzcocks Added To Massive Punk Rock Lineup Which Includes Pennywise, Descendents, Circle Jerks, Goldfinger, GBH, The Suicide Machines…
Total Chaos Returns With New Album Mind Warfare, Listen To “Rise Up”
Veteran punk rock band Total Chaos returns with its new album Mind Warfare. The LP is available from Pavement Entertainment on traditional formats in the US, and it can be picked up on vinyl/CD from Katabomb Records in Europe. Pavement…
Violent Femmes’ Debut Album Gets Deluxe Re-Issue With Bonus Tracks
Craft Recordings is thrilled to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Violent Femmes’ 1983 self-titled debut with a special reissue of the seminal cult classic. Due out December 1st and available for pre-order now, the deluxe 2-CD and digital formats will…
Listen To New Single “Pulling Me Back” By Sons Of The Divide
The debut studio album by Sons Of The Divide, “Sinners Saints Rage and Grace,” was meticulously crafted during the early months of 2023 at the renowned Red Medicine Recordings in Pittsburgh, PA. It’s a hard-hitting, passionate masterpiece that promises to…
Iggy Pop Releases Rare Trax Album
Many artists have long careers in music by doing one thing well and doing that same thing over and over again. And then there’s Iggy Pop. Like his early collaborator and co-conspirator, David Bowie, Pop evolved and morphed multiple times…
Goth Rock Masters CHRISTIAN DEATH Goes Beyond The Veil With DEATH MIX!
Christian Death’s iconic Death Mix bursts through the mausoleum door after 27 years since its original release. This brand-new reissue brings new life to the macabre work of art, complete with remastered audio, a new track list, and original artwork by acclaimed…
Ministry “Freaks On Parade” Live Concert Review
Date: August 26th, 2023 Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater The Freaks On Parade Tour hit Tampa Florida like a hurricane. The concert featured Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Filter, and most importantly, to me, Ministry. I’ve never shied away from the…
Filter Live Concert Review
Date: August 26th Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater, Tampa, FL Filter got the opening spot on the Freaks On Parade tour which also included Ministry, Alice Cooper, and Rob Zombie. Taking the stage around 6:15 pm, just as the sun…
Filter Return With One Of The Best Albums Of Their Career With “The Algorithm”
Filter is always creative with each album outing and their latest, “The Algorithm” is no exception to that rule. This album sees Richard Patrick really reaching for the stars with insightful lyrics, poignant topics and some great new songs that…
The Original Misfits Deliver “Legendary” Live Show
The term “legendary” is often thrown around loosely these days, but the word legendary absolutely applies to the Misfits. The Misfits hit the scene as a DIY punk band. With no massive media campaigns, no videos on MTV rotation, and…
Pop-Punkers SUM 41 Call It Quits!
SUM 41 has decided to disband after 27 years. You can see their statement below:
Check Out This Limited Edition GG Allin and the Murder Junkies Throbblehead Set
LIMITED TO ONLY 500 SETS SHIPPING MID-2023 You asked for it… You got it. GG Allin and the Murder Junkies are now a Throbblehead set! This limited edition (500) three-figure set includes GG Allin, Merle Allin, and Dino Sex. Inspired…
Who Are The Big 4 Of Emo Rock?
Emo music is generally seen as having started in the 1990s. The genre is stereotyped by dark clothing, crazy hair, and depressed lyrics. However, there is a lot more to it than that. This genre includes some of the greatest…
Watch Punk Legend Steve ‘Cast Iron’ Smith (R.I.P. 2022) with Red Alert In Concert 1995
Recently Steve “Cast Iron” Smith, vocalist for the legendary punk band Red Alert, passed away. His legend lives on if you can access the internet thanks to contributors who post concerts and footage online. Check out this great live concert…
Vocalist For Punk band Red Alert, Steve “Cast Iron” Smith Dies
The Official Red Alert band page has posted the following regarding Steve’s untimely passing: It is with the heaviest of hearts that we have to let everyone know that Steve Castiron Smith passed away last night. He had been in hospital for…
Check Out The New Funko Pops Of Robert Smith And The Cure
Dim the lights and cue the smoky blue fog. The Cure is taking center stage in your POP! Rocks collection as a 5-pack of POPs! All the band members have united in this set, including POPs! of Jason Cooper, Reeves…
Dead Kennedys Drummer D.H. Peligro Dead At 63
The Dead Kennedys have released the following statement regarding the death of D.H. Peligro: Dead Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) passed away in his Los Angeles home yesterday, October 28th. Police on the scene stated that he died from…
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Controlled Bleeding’s Entire Discography On Bandcamp Free This Week!
Controlled Bleeding has announced the following: The entire Controlled Bleeding digital discography is FREE on Bandcamp for Cyber week starting today!!controlledbleeding.bandcamp.com To claim your downloads visit the link above and choose $0 for the name your price (if you want…
PIG vs KMFDM ‘Sin, Sex & Salvation’ Gets Deluxe Release With Bonus Tracks
This classic clash between Industrial Titans PIG and KMFDM finally gets the deluxe re-release upgrade that it deserves. Not only have the original tracks been restored from the original DATs but PIG has also re-recorded the title track featuring appearances…
Listen To New Song “Just Stop Oil” By Ministry From Upcoming New Album
Corporate greed. Sharky politicians. Climate out-of-control. Questionable government interests. All of it comes to a head in Al Jourgensen’s latest diatribe against the system, “Just Stop Oil.” The brand-new track – from Ministry’s upcoming 16th studio album HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES – is…
LITTLE MISS NASTY, UNVEILS THE VIDEO FOR“BAD GIRLS ROMANCE”
LITTLE MISS NASTY—purveyors of sex, art, and rebellion—have unveiled the video for “Bad Girls Romance” from their upcoming debut album WEAPON OF CHOICE out in January 2024. https://youtu.be/Ve90W0TAXp0 Look for LITTLE MISS NASTY on the road this fall starting October…
Former Ministry Guitarist Sin Quirin Returns To The Stage With SIGLOS
SIGLOS is a heavy metal band combining aspects of Black Metal, Doom Metal, and Industrial Metal. The group features lead guitarist Sin Quirin, formerly of Ministry, Lords of Acid, American Head Charge and Society 1, and lead vocalist Pedro Sanchez…
Ministry “Freaks On Parade” Live Concert Review
Date: August 26th, 2023 Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater The Freaks On Parade Tour hit Tampa Florida like a hurricane. The concert featured Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Filter, and most importantly, to me, Ministry. I’ve never shied away from the…
Filter Live Concert Review
Date: August 26th Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater, Tampa, FL Filter got the opening spot on the Freaks On Parade tour which also included Ministry, Alice Cooper, and Rob Zombie. Taking the stage around 6:15 pm, just as the sun…
Ministry Live In Tampa 2023
Live shots of Ministry on The Freaks On Parade Tour in Tampa Florida on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XSROCK)
Listen To Laibach’s Version Of Rammstein’s “Amerika”
Iconic avant-garde Slovenian band Laibach are hitting fans with a one-two punch this summer as they unveil their riveting rendition of Rammstein’s international, chart-topping, satirical song “Amerika” for the much-anticipated A Tribute To Rammstein album (Cleopatra Records August 25). This…
Watch New Ministry Video For “Goddamn White Trash” From Upcoming New Album HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES
As the world continues hanging on by a thread through pandemics, wildfires, climate change, social-political chaos and social media-fueled conspiracy theories, at least there’s Ministry to get us through. Industrial provocateur Al Jourgensen is ready to unleash his latest missives…
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult To Release New Album “Sinister Whisperz IV: The Bedroom Tapes (1987-1988)”
On May 9, 2023, MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT will release “Sinister Whisperz IV: The Bedroom Tapes (1987-1988)”. This fourth release in the artist’s retrospective series focuses on the pre-band days, when the duo were just beginning to…
EBM Fans Should Explore Front 242’s Many Side Projects For More Great Music
As one of the most respected bands of the EBM movement, it’s almost hard to fathom that Front 242 has only released a total of 8 studio albums throughout their long career. Since the beginning, Front 242 has released Geography…
Interview With Groovie Mann From My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult
Just a few hours before their show, I sat down with Frankie Nardiello, A.K.A. Groovie Mann, vocalist for My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult. It was almost 30 years since I had last seen the band perform. I caught…
Bon Harris Says Nitzer Ebb Have No Plans For A New Studio Album Anytime In The Near Future
As one of the founding members of the iconic EBM band Nitzer Ebb, Bon Harris is practically a legend to fans of the genre. Nitzer Ebb has a combined output of fourteen albums and EP’s since 1983. If you ask…
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Foreigner And Styx Announce Renegades And Jukebox Heroes Tour With John Waite
Foreigner has announced the following: This summer we’re hitting the road with Styx! “We always look forward to being with our buddies in Styx,” Foreigner vocalist Kelly Hansen told UCR as the two bands prepare for their first tour together…
April Wine Singer Myles Goodwyn Dead At 75
Goodwyn was not only the singer but also the guitarist and main songwriter for the band. https://youtu.be/xG0HUm8f56A Goodwyn was widely revered as a great songwriter and received The National Achievement Award From The Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers…
Listen To Brand New Ace Frehley Song “10,000 Volts”
Ace Frehley, former and original KISS guitarist will return with a brand new album called “10,000 Volts” on February 23, 2024. You can listen to the first single and title track below: https://youtu.be/bSDrecojgjU 10,000 Volts track listing: 10,000 Volts Walkin’…
Eric Martin Band Gets 40th Anniversary Album Release featuring members of Mr. Big, Tesla and Y & T
Eric Martin Band – Sucker For A Pretty Face – Original Sessions Tracklist: 1. Sucker For A Pretty Face 2. Don’t Stop 3. Private Life 4. Letting It Out 5. Young At Heart 6. One More Time 7. Catch Me If You Can 8. Love Me 9. Can’t Take…
The Unknown (Big Dreams) – Pure AOR Magic from the 80’s sees a release via FnA Records
The Unknown was formed smack dab in the sweet spot OF MELODIC ROCK/AOR music, in 1987. A mainstay on Florida’s west coast, the truly AOR band started gaining a following with each show played which then yielded bigger and better…
Gene Simmons Announces He Will No Longer Be Posting On X (formerly Twitter)
KISS frontman and bassist Gene Simmons has posted the following on the X social media platform that was formerly known as Twitter: Friends, I’ve decided to end my X/Twitter posting. From now on find me on: http://instagram.com/genesimmons, http://tiktok.com/@genesimmons, and http://threads.net/genesimmons
GENE LOVES JEZEBEL Announce New Album, Share First Single!
Brooding ethereal rock visionaries Gene Loves Jezebel have returned with a brand new studio album, X – Love Death Sorrow, set for release on December 1. This is the band’s first studio album since their heavily praised 2017 album Dance…
The Rolling Stones & Lady Gaga Perform Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Live In NYC)
Watch the full live performance of the brand new track Sweet Sounds of Heaven from the Rolling Stones, ft. Lady Gaga https://youtu.be/Wt3ISLkIS38 Mick Jagger: Lead Vocals Lady Gaga: Vocals Keith Richards: Guitar Ronnie Wood: Guitar Steve Jordan: Drums Darryl Jones:…
KISS Announces Final Concert Ever
KISS has announced the final concert of their End Of The Road Tour and their final live concert ever. The show ends on December 2nd. And of course in true KISS fashion, there will be a Pay-Per-View Showing of the…
Jethro Tull launch video for ‘Wolf Unchained’
Jethro Tull released their 23rd studio album, ‘RökFlöte’, back in April, and the band are currently out on tour in North America. For this run of shows, the band will be introducing the track ‘Wolf Unchained’ into the setlist, a track based…
Toto Announces North America Tour Dates
Toto has announced details on the band’s headline appearances in North America within the planned Journey itinerary from February through April 2024. Additional shows will be shared in the coming weeks. A European tour will be staged in July /…
Watch The Video For “Might Love Myself” From Beartooth
Beartooth released their brand new album ‘The Surface” on October 13th. Watch the video for the single “Might Love Myself” right here: https://youtu.be/83rcK9Xne5A Official website: http://beartoothband.com Tour Tickets: http://beartoothtickets.com TikTok: / beartoothband Instagram: / beartoothband Facebook: / beartoothband Twitter: / beartoothband
Listen To First Single By Paul Stanley’s Son, Evan Stanley With His Band Amber Wild
“All live all the time.” AMBER WILD started in January 2023 with one simple goal: make the kind of music they wanted to hear. Fiery guitars, thunderous drums, and raw vocals filtered through a kaleidoscope of influences make for something…
Watch Lenny Kravitz’s New Video For TK421 From Upcoming New Album
Rock superstar Lenny Kravitz is set to release his new album ‘Blue Electric Light’ in March of 2024. Here’s a taste of the first video and song called TK421! https://youtu.be/JqNZxEMaRrY Follow Lenny Kravitz on… Instagram – http://instagram.com/lennykravitz Twitter – http://twitter.com/lennykravitz…
Listen To The Classic Retro Rock Sound Of Silveroller On New Song “Hold”
Introducing the sound of Silveroller. Hi-energy rock n’ roll played with heart and soul, played tight but loose, with the kind of swagger you just don’t hear anymore. The band’s lead single “Hold” is led by a driving drum intro, a…
Fleetwood Mac Singer Stevie Nicks Gets An Official Barbie Doll Of Her Likeness
Barbie® celebrates the iconic “Queen of Rock and Roll,” Stevie Nicks, with a Barbie® doll in her likeness. Nicks achieved worldwide success with the band Fleetwood Mac before embarking on a critically acclaimed, chart-topping solo career. Known for her captivating stage…
Listen To BLACK OAK ARKANSAS Version Of MONSTER MAGNET’S “SPACE LORD”!
It’s been a trying couple of years for one of the most enduring institutions of Southern Rock. In 2021, beloved veterans Black Oak Arkansas lost one of their founding members, guitarist, songwriter, and vibrant, rebellious spirit Rickie Lee Reynolds. Reynolds,…
Steven Tyler Damages Vocal Cords So Bad That It Bleeds…Tour Dates Postponed
“I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days. I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding. We’ll need to postpone a few dates so that…
Alice Cooper Live In Tampa 2023
Live concert shots of Alice Cooper on The Freaks On Parade Tour on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XSROCK)
Listen To This Very Unique Performance Of “You Can Still Rock In America” By NIGHT RANGER with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra’
Legendary rockers, NIGHT RANGER are releasing a brand-new live album titled, ’40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra’, that is due out October 20, 2023. The live album and live performance footage will be available on CD, Vinyl…
Bonnie Tyler Releases Biography Called “Straight From The Heart”
You know the name and you can’t mistake the voice. Now you can read the incredible story of how a shy, music-loving teenager called Gaynor Hopkins morphed into legendary international superstar Bonnie Tyler, and carved out an extraordinary career that…
LISTEN TO NEW DIRTY HONEY SINGLE,“WON’T TAKE ME ALIVE”
Who’s ready to get DIRTY again? Following its debut last month, when it provided the score for TNT’s 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs retrospective, today, Dirty Honey announces the release of its brand new single, “Won’t Take Me Alive,” a literal,…
Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee?
While I rarely agree with The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame and many of the inductees that it chooses, (even more so, the ones that don’t get chosen that truly belong), I was happy to see the Hall induct…
Aerosmith Announces “Peace Out” Final Tour
Announcing Aerosmith’s PEACE OUT Farewell Tour Today, four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith have announced their final outing – PEACE OUT with special guest The Black Crowes! The monumental 40-date North American tour kicks off in Philadelphia on…
Watch The Music Video That Killed Rock Super Star Billy Squier’s Career
Billy Squier’s career caught on fire with the release of his second album “Don’t Say No”, which would ultimately achieve Triple Platinum status in record sales. The album featured such hits as “Lonely Is the Night”, “In the Dark”, “My…
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Legendary 80s Pop Icon Adam Ant Announces 2024 American Tour
Adam Ant is pleased to announce his ANTMUSIC 2024 U.S. tour, which commences March 21st in St. Louis, MO. The English Beat will be supporting on all of the dates.In the mid-seventies, Adam Ant joined the band Bazooka Joe as a…
Foreigner And Styx Announce Renegades And Jukebox Heroes Tour With John Waite
Foreigner has announced the following: This summer we’re hitting the road with Styx! “We always look forward to being with our buddies in Styx,” Foreigner vocalist Kelly Hansen told UCR as the two bands prepare for their first tour together…
April Wine Singer Myles Goodwyn Dead At 75
Goodwyn was not only the singer but also the guitarist and main songwriter for the band. https://youtu.be/xG0HUm8f56A Goodwyn was widely revered as a great songwriter and received The National Achievement Award From The Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers…
80s Pop Icon Tiffany releases new single “Angels All Around”
Just in time for the Holidays Tiffany is set to release the new single “Angels All Around” and the Limited Edition NEW Shadows cover. Order the vinyl now and get a free download of “Angels All Around” included. PLUS, the…
Daryl Hall Gets Restraining Order Against John Oates
There’s big drama in the Hall & Oates camp as an ongoing legal battle between Daryl Hall and John Oates continues with Hall gaining a temporary restraining order against Oates. The court case is sealed so little information is known…
Missing Persons – A Night In San Francisco Album Review
Dale Bozzio and The Missing Persons are one of my favorite new wave bands from the 80s and still get heavy rotation in my music playlists. The band’s first two albums were simply stunning and this newly released live performance…
The Top 10 Sexiest Music Videos Of The 80s
The 1980s saw the invention of the music video thanks to MTV and it wasn’t long after that many of the videos started using sex as a selling point. Of course, everyone has their opinion, but here’s our list for…
Watch Brand New Video By Bananarama For “Feel The Love”
Banarama have released their brand new video for the song “Feel The Love” from their upcoming album ‘Glorious-The Ultimate Collection’ https://youtu.be/y7pFCIlbCr8 Glorious – The Ultimate Collection is available to pre-order now on Double CD, Triple vinyl, Deluxe editions with Book,…
80s Music Video Of The Day: Tone Loc-Wild Thing
From the album Loced After Dark, “Wild Thing” was released in January of 1989. The video was made on a shoestring budget but garnered airplay on MTV in heavy rotation. It quickly climbed the Billboard charts to #2. The album…
80s Music Video Of The Day: Dead Or Alive-You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
Dead Or Alive hit the big time with their single “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)”, taking the #1 spot in the UK and reaching #11 on The US Billboard charts in 1985. https://youtu.be/fpmTe3TDdVU?list=PLkqz3S84Tw-Qjyd_zHSVH_Xj6ge7yrgYI MTV played the song in…
80s Music Video Of The Day: J. Geils Band-“Centerfold”
From the album “Freeze Frame” released in October 1981, “Centerfold” landed at the #1 spot on The Billboard Charts in February of 1982 and kept that spot for four weeks! https://youtu.be/BqDjMZKf-wg The album and singles from “Freeze Frame” put the…
Listen To 80s Icons Missing Persons Brand New Song “Ice Blue Eyes”
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MISSING PERSONS See Their First Ever Commercially Released Live Album!
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Bonnie Tyler Releases Biography Called “Straight From The Heart”
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The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday
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Listen To Brand New Belinda Carlisle EP “Kismet”
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You Can Now Watch The Video Concert Of Stryper To Hell with the Devil, Live from SpiritHouse On Multiple Streaming Platforms
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