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Motorhead’s Fast Eddie Clarke Gets 4-CD Box Set And Book Released
Coming in a robust box, Make My Day: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Story Of Fast Eddie Clarke celebrates the late Motorhead-Fastway guitarist with a four-CD career retrospective and 320-page book written by veteran rock journalist Kris Needs with Clarke’s widow…
Listen To New Song By Alice Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Called “Vilified”
Jerry Cantrell, one of rock music’s most distinctive musicians, returns with I Want Blood, an album brimming with Cantrell’s signature vocals and guitar-driven melodies, on Oct. 18 via Double J Music. “This record is a serious piece of work. It’s…
Check Out These Classic Hard Rock And Metal Albums Released On This Day July 25th
AC/DC Released The Album Back In Black On July 25th, 1980 https://youtu.be/pAgnJDJN4VA Metallica Released The Album Kill ‘Em All On July 25th, 1983 https://youtu.be/FLTchCiC0T0 Loudness Released The Album Lightning Strikes On July 25th, 1986 https://youtu.be/pbWZTAFEVG4 Alice Cooper Released The Album…
Watch video For Jane’s Addiction First New Song In Over 30 Years
Jane’s Addiction has released their first new single in 34 years called “Imminent Redemption”. Watch the video below: https://youtu.be/wLI3vuD5bOc The band is heading out on tour with the legendary Love And Rockets as co-headliners!
Listen To The First New Songs From Michael Schenker’s New Album “My Years With UFO”
Guitar legend Michael Schenker has released the first songs from his upcoming album that features all-star guest appearances. The album is set to be released on September 20th, 2024. “My Years With UFO” tracklisting: Natural Thing (feat. Dee Snider, Joel…
Watch New Video By Thrash Masters Sadus For “The Devil In Me”
In anticipation for their upcoming return to Europe, East Bay thrash metal legends SADUS have revealed a new lyric video for ‘The Devil In Me’, from their latest album, The Shadow Inside, available from Nuclear Blast Records. https://youtu.be/deG7J-mm6h4 SADUS is…
Solo Albums By Rush Members Alex Lifeson And Geddy Lee To Be Reissued
In an exciting announcement for Rush fans and rock enthusiasts alike, Anthem Records in Canada and Rhino Records will reissue the first-ever solo albums of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. Lifeson’s 1996 album Victor and Lee’s 2000 offering My…
Debut Song By “The Nail” Is A Classic Metal Sounding Banger!
The Nail is a fantastic new musical alliance featuring one of the most gifted vocalists of the new generation, Girish Pradhan (Girish & The Chronicles, The End Machine) together with Efe and Reis Ali Eroglu, two very talented young kids…
And Now For Something Completely Different…From Lamb Of God
Lamb of God, who launch their Ashes of Leviathan co-headlining tour with Mastodon tomorrow in Austin, have shared a second preview of Ashes of the Wake (20th Anniversary Edition) with today’s release of “Laid to Rest (HEALTH Remix)” https://youtu.be/pCBeofjBaoE “When…
Carla Harvey Quits The Butcher Babies!
Carla Harvey, one-half of the singing duo of the band Butcher Babies has announced the following via her Facebook Page: Over the last 6 months You may have noticed my absence from BB posts. After 15 years of dedication, I…
Steelheart Singer To Star In New Movie “Trust In Love”
Iconic rock vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, best known as the frontman of renowned band SteelHeart, makes a powerful big screen debut in Mick Davis’ new heartwarming dramedy, TRUST IN LOVE. The film, which has already garnered thirty awards at festivals worldwide,…
Pierce The Veil Winning New Fans With “Karma Police”
Pierce The Veil has been picking up new fans and thrilling existing ones with their cover of Radiohead’s “Karma Police”. Radiohead released the song 27 years ago, but it still sounds relevant and fresh in this great new cover by…
Sammy Hagar’s Best of Both Worlds Tour Storms Into Tampa
Michael Anthony joins Hagar to show Van Halen fans that rain or shine there’s only one way to rock! Alexander Sink July 14, 2024 Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater; Tampa, FL Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds Tour kicked off this…
THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘AGHORI MHORI MEIOUT’ AUGUST 2
Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins have announced their new album Aghori Mhori Mei, out August 2. The announcement comes amidst the band’s highly-successful international tour, which just wrapped its 20+ date European leg and will begin its…
Today In Rock History…Quiet Riot Released The Album “Terrified” on July 19, 1993
Quiet Riot’s Terrified album was released on July 19th, 1993. The album received critical acclaim and is still considered one of the band’s best albums. Tracklist: Cold Day in Hell Loaded Gun Itchycoo Park (Small Faces cover song) Terrified Rude…
Former Great White Singer Jack Russell Diagnosed With Dementia, Retires From Touring
Jack Russell has posted the following announcement: To my fans and friends,It is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road. After a recent diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and Multiple System Atrophy…
CROWJANE Captures Gothic Mystique With “Nomad”
“We went running around the castle trying to get as much footage as we could while we had the time off to do so,” says CrowJane (real name: Heather Galipo) about her new atmospheric and foreboding video “Nomad” https://youtu.be/l9pEXWdYaFQ The video…
Watch New Limp Bizkit Video For “Turn It Up, Bitch”
Limp Bizkit have just released their latest music video for the song “Turn It Up, Bitch” https://youtu.be/bSTX2xVpfPw 2024 LOSERVILLE TOUR DATES: Tue Jul 16 – Somerset, WI – Somerset Amphitheater Thu Jul 18 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino…
Listen To Mike Tramp’s Re-Make Of “Lonely Nights” By His Former Band White Lion
Today, esteemed rock vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP shares “Lonely Nights,” a new single from his upcoming album ‘Songs Of White Lion – Vol. II’ which will drop on August 23rd via Frontiers Music Srl. The album’s ten tracks once…
Jane’s Addiction To Release New Song “Imminent Redemption”
A live version of the song was posted recently on YouTube. You can check it out below: https://youtu.be/0XR3XwPfNSE “IMMINENT REDEMPTION” – out everywhere Weds 7/24.
Watch New Nile Video For “To Strike with Secret Fang”
American death metal icons NILE recently announced their highly-anticipated 10th album, ‘The Underworld Awaits Us All’, out August 23 via Napalm Records, and the first reviews are in! The album’s breakneck first single, “Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down…
Listen To “Head On Collision” By The Vendettas
Strap in and crank up the volume-The Vendettas are back with their latest single ‘Head On Collision’ https://youtu.be/3XU9zsvfm-w The Melbourne rock powerhouse have delivered a track that’s as loud and chaotic as a day at a monster truck demolition derby.…
Watch New Video For “Alexis Feels Sick” By The Jesus Lizard
the Jesus Lizard, who release Rack, their first new album in 26 years, on Friday the 13th of September via Ipecac Recordings, offer a second preview of what has become one of 2024’s most eagerly-awaited albums with today’s arrival of…
Autograph-Turn Up The Radio Anthology Album Released
Includes the original studio demo version of the band’s monster hit single “Turn Up The Radio” plus more pre-Sign In Please demos, which landed the group a major label deal with RCA in 1984!Also includes a special unplugged version of…
LEATHERWOLF Release New Video For ‘Nobody’
Orange County CA metal stalwarts LEATHERWOLF have released a video for the song ‘Nobody’ off their latest studio album, ‘Kill The Hunted’, available via N.I.L.8 in North America, Rock of Angels in Europe, Hellion Records in South America, and Rubicon…
Listen To Destruction’s Cover Version Of “Fast As A Shark” By Accept
Today, the legendary thrashers of DESTRUCTION have dropped a cover version of Accept’s world-famous hit, “Fast as a Shark”, alongside a new visualizer video. The song is featured on the two-track 12’’ vinyl in the very limited fan edition, ‘No…
Watch “Shadow Point” Video From Upcoming New 1349 Album “The Wolf And The King”
Born from the frost-bitten landscapes of Norway, 1349 are returning to claim the throne of black metal supremacy. Their upcoming eighth album, The Wolf and The King, is proof of their unwavering dedication to the genre’s darkest depths. Lead single “Shadow…
80s German Metalers Victory Return With New Video “American Girl”
VICTORY featuring Herman Frank (Ex-Accept) release new single ‘American Girl’, out now, new album ‘Circle Of Life’ out on 13th September on AFM Records. https://youtu.be/YC5wLMwxV_4 ‘Circle Of Life’ sees the five-piece surrounding founder and iconic guitarist Herman Frank not only effortlessly…
Watch Defiled’s New Video For “To See Behind the Wall” For Classic-Sounding Death Metal
https://youtu.be/ZwF8NELLDMs When it comes to Japanese death metal, there is no shrewder sensei than Defiled. Since they started their training in the world’s most vulgar of art forms back in the early ’90s, the band have toured everywhere from their…
X-COPS are back! Watch Video For “Kinderhardened”
X-COPS are back! After 25 years on the lam, the original Bad Boys of Law Enforcement have returned, bringing their unique brand of heavy metal with them. The world has never been more in need of the message they bring:…
Alkaline Trio, The Vandals, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, T.S.O.L. & More To Rock Punk In The Park Florida!
Punk In The Park American Road Trip – Orlando Saturday, September 14 At Central Florida Fairgrounds In Orlando, Florida Punk Rock & Craft Beer Tasting Festival Will Feature Performances From Alkaline Trio, The Vandals, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, T.S.O.L. &…
Blind Guardian Re-Record “Somewhere Far Beyond”. Watch Video For ‘THE QUEST FOR TANELORN (REVISITED)
Legendary German heavy metal pioneers BLIND GUARDIAN have announced the release of an epic re-recorded version of their classic 1992 breakthrough album, Somewhere Far Beyond. Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited, which was recorded in 2022 and 2023, is a refreshing and powerful tribute…
Watch New Traditional Metal Band Midnight Vice’s Video For “baptized By Fire”
https://youtu.be/yBouTLaIymo MIDNIGHT VICE, the NWOTHM band from the Southeastern US metal capital of Tampa, Florida, is proud to announce their recent signing with RPM ROAR, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). They also look forward to releasing their self-titled…
New IRON MAIDEN Book “Hallowed Be Thy Name: The Iron Maiden Bible” Gets Release Date!
A thrilling journey through the tumultuous history of Iron Maiden, one of the world’s most legendary heavy-metal bands. With unparalleled access to band members, managers, and exclusive archives, music critic and journalist Martin Popoff provides an intimate look into the…
2024 Outlaw Music Festival fires off without Willie Nelson.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss dazzled, Lukas Nelson rocked and Bob Dylan stunned them all by playing three covers never heard live. Alexander Sink June 21, 2024 Ameris Bank Amphitheater; Alpharetta, GA The 2024 installment of the Outlaw Music Festival…
Watch Mushroomhead Video For “Fall In Line” From New Album “Call The Devil”
Following the breakout success of their eighth studio album and Napalm Records debut, 2020’s ‘A Wonderful Life’, Cleveland, OH, USA-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD return with 2024’s cinematic ‘Call The Devil’ – laying waste to any preconceived notions of where the band is headed…
Horror Punk Lives On With Mourning Noise, Watch New Video For “Misery Loves Me”
Horror punk warriors Mourning Noise, featuring Samhain/Danzig member Steve Zing, bassist Chris Morance, guitarist Tommy Koprowski, and vocalist Robby Bloodshed has released the third electrifying music video titled “Misery Loves Me” off their monster new studio album Screams/ Dreams via…
Listen To “Rat Kingdom” From God Dethroned’s New Upcoming Album
Four long years after the release of their highly acclaimed album “Illuminati,” Dutch black/death metal icons GOD DETHRONED descend from the shoals of silence with their brand new offering titled “The Judas Paradox,” which is due out on September 6,…
Kissin’ Dynamite Are “Back With A Bang”, Listen To New Song Here!
Today, stadium rock force KISSIN’ DYNAMITE has released another catchy anthem, revealing the title track of their highly anticipated new album, ‘Back With A Bang’, out July 5, 2024, via Napalm Records! Earlier singles from ‘Back With A Bang’ have…
Listen To Brand New Flotsam and Jetsam Song”Burned My Bridges”
Iconic thrashers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have revealed a new track ‘Burned My Bridges’ as well as more details alongside the cover artwork of their upcoming, new studio album “I Am The Weapon”. Slated for a September 13, 2024 release via AFM Records https://youtu.be/JDm_cRqbxRA…
Listen To New Ghost Song “The Future Is A Foreign Land” From Rite Here Rite Now
Ghost has a new motion picture called “Rite Here Rite Now” and thy have released the first single from the soundtrack. Check it out below: https://youtu.be/jSouAJ-DtPo In addition, the Original motion picture soundtrack is available for pre-order, available everywhere July…
Deep Purple Prove They Still Rock With Brand New Video For “Lazy Sod”
Deep Purple has a new album out July 19th. https://youtu.be/bbkNm739ULA Asked about the song’s inspiration, frontman Ian Gillan explained in an interview: “Recently, a young journalist asked me how many songs I had written in my life. I replied that…
Which Of These Bands Would You Pay To See If All Living Members Of The Classic Lineup Reunited?
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Happy Birthday To The One-And Only Voice Of Ratt, Stephen Pearcy!
Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy turns 65 today! Pearcy was born on July 3rd, 1959. Celebrate his birthday with our playlist of the best Ratt videos below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u8teXR8VE4&list=PL0UOCF8-R4fGwDSC-5sfAreis7u-VDTTo Photo credit: Kristi Adair
All Star Metal Group Category 7 Releases Video For “Mousetrap”
“Mousetrap” is the latest single from CATEGORY 7, the heavy metal supergroup featuring the iconic lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and…
Heart Tour Postponed Due To Ann Wilson’s Cancer Diagnosis
Ann Wilson, singer for Heart has released the following message: Dear friends,I recently underwent an operation to removesomething that, as it turns out, was cancerous. The operation was successful & I’m feeling great butmy doctors are now advising me to…
DIO DISCIPLES to replace DOKKEN at Alcatraz Music Festival
Alcatraz Music has posted the following update: Due to persistent medical complications American veterans Dokken are forced to cancel their European summer tour and that includes their scheduled appearance at Alcatraz Open Air 2024. The organisers pulled out all the…
TKO Gets 5 CD Box Set Release Called “Total Knockout”
To many, Seattle band TKO need no introduction, a pioneering US metal outfit that came out of the gate strongly with their first album 1979’s ‘Let It Roll’ establishing them as American metal leaders at least a year before the…
Today In Rock Music History June 29th
Happy Birthday to Don Dokken born on June 29th, 1953 Happy Birthday to singer Rob Rock (Impellitteri, Project Driver) born on June 29th, 1959 Great White Released the album Once Bitten on June 29th, 1987 Motley Crue released Supersonic And…
Watch Heart’s Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson Rock The Jimmy Fallon Show With Heart’s Hit Song “Barracuda”
While Ann and Nancy Wilson have had their share of problems in recent years, they have recently made up and are again touring together as Heart. The sisters are 74 and 70 years old and still know how to rock.…
Billy Squier Offers Free Download Of His Latest Single To Everyone And It Sounds Like Classic Billy Squier!
Classic rocker Billy Squier has just released a brand remix of the song “Harder On A Woman” and it has the classic “Don’t Say No” album feel to it. Not only is the song one of the best to come…
Listen To Brand New Stryper Song “End Of Days”
Stryper has just released their brand new single called “End Of Days”. https://youtu.be/MsXwBgaZbl4 Stryper is expected to release an album of all new material later in 2024. Legendary, long-running metal band STRYPER are setting the stage for a great year with a…
Crazy Town Singer Dead At 49
Shifty Shellshock, singer for Crazy Town has died at age 49. No cause of death has been listed at this time. Shifty was reported dead at his residence on Monday June 24th. The singer has had a long battle with…
Vixen Announces Their New Singer
Lorraine Lewis announced she had parted ways with Vixen back in May and Vixen played their first show last night with their new singer Rosa Laricchiuta. Laricchiuta has performed with The Trans-Siberian Orchestra and released an album with the band…
Watch New Video “Up On You” By Mr. Big!
Today, MR. BIG shares “Up On You,” the second single from their upcoming tenth studio album, ‘Ten’ due out Friday, July 12th on Frontiers Music Srl. In a tribute to their late drummer Pat Torpey, Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, and bassist Billy Sheehan have enlisted the…
The Forgotten Singer That Fronted Both Anthrax and Skid Row
When the singers for Anthrax and Skid Row come to mind, the obvious are usually mentioned first like Joey Belladonna for Anthrax and Sebastian Bach for Skid Row. But, did you know that there was one singer who actually sang…
Girlschool Has Announced That They Have Parted Ways With Bassist Tracey Lamb
Girlschool has announced the following: Girlschool part ways with bassist Tracey Lamb:The members of Girlschool and the bands management announce that today, we are sadly parting ways with bassist Tracey Lamb.Tracey has given us a brilliant last 5 years, in…
Megadeth Announce New “Destroy All Enemies” U.S. Tour Dates
Following successful runs in Latin America (Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and México) and Europe (Sweden, Italy, France, Germany, and more), multi-platinum-selling and GRAMMY® Award-winning rockers MEGADETH will return to the North America this summer for their 34-date “Destroy All Enemies”…
This Day In Rock Music History…June 17th
The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II was released on June 17th, 1988 The film by Penelope Spheeris presented the 80s Heavy Metal and Hard Rock scene that was at its peak during that time. The documentary featured performances of…
Front 242 Gets Vinyl Releases Of Early Material
“Two In One” compiles FRONT 242’s two very first 2-track singles, originally released in 1981 and 1982. It also features founding members Dirk Bergen next to Daniel B. and which announced the band’s classic debut album “Geography”. Two classic singles…
Watch Lillian Axe’s New Video For “No Problem”
“No Problem” was written as a lullaby from Steve Blaze to his son. Letting him know, even when one day, he is gone, he will always be with him. It has transcended into a greater message to all, that after…
Listen To Brand New Def Leppard Song “Just Like 73”
Kickstarting what promises to be yet another unforgettable summer, Def Leppard unveil a brand-new standalone single entitled “Just Like 73” featuring Tom Morello today! The song arrives on 7” vinyl on August 2, 2024 and will be available in a…
Watch Brand New Video By Armored Saint For One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison)
ARMORED SAINT, leaders and stalwarts of the American heavy metal scene since the early 1980s, are back with a brilliant rendition of “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison).” The classic track was originally written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter…
Mike Tramp To Release ‘Songs Of White Lion Vol II’, Watch Video For “Lights And Thunder” Now!
Respected vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP returns with ‘Songs Of White Lion – Vol. II’ which will drop on August 23rd via Frontiers Music Srl. The album’s ten tracks once again see TRAMP re-imagining select cuts from his former band…
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How Many Of These One Hit Wonders From 1980-1981 Do you Remember?
Take a trip down memory lane with this list of one-hit wonders on the U.S. charts from the years 1980 and 1981. How many of these did you remember and how many had you forgotten about? The Vapors-Turning Japanese (1980)…
The Top 20 Hard Rock And Metal Albums Of 2023
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The Top 10 Sexiest Music Videos Of The 80s
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Check Out These 80s Metal And Hard Rock Stars’ Real Names
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Who Were The Best Straight Up, No Frills Hard Rock And Metal Bands Of The 80s?
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Songs Of Forbidden Love By Motley Crue, KISS, and Winger That Seem Super-Cringey Today
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Really Bad Metal Album Covers Of The 80s
Battle Axe – Burn This Town Burn this town? More like burn this album cover! Although, apparently this was only supposed to be an unfinished sketch of what the idea of the cover would look like and the record…
Devo…Where Are They Now?
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400 + Hard Rock And Metal Bands From The 80s And 90s That You Should Hear
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Interview With Devilskin Bassist Paul Martin
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Interview With Gene Louis From Bullets And Octane
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Interview With The Legendary Rocker Michael Monroe
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Interview With Ty Oliver Of Raygun Romance
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DORO Pesch of Warlock will celebrate the 35th anniversary of her hit album Triumph And Agony with the release of the spectacular live album Triumph And Agony Live. XS ROCK had the chance to sit down and talk about the new album as well…
King’s X Frontman Doug Pinnick Talks Grinder Blues Album In New Interview
GRINDER BLUES are a hard rock blues trio featuring dUg Pinnick (King’s X) on bass and vocals, guitarist and vocalist Jabo Bihlman, and Scot “Little” Bihlman on drums, percussion, and vocals. They offer a high-energy, bone-crushing sound and from-the-gut songwriting,…
Exclusive Interview With John Waite
In the music world, you’ll find lots of entertainers. You’ll also find some great songwriters, musicians, and singers. These days it’s extremely rare for any one person to have all of these qualities. However, singer/songwriter John Waite is one of…
Interview With Jeff Pilson From The End Machine, Dokken and Foreigner
XS ROCK: Hey, man. Thanks for taking the time out to talk to us today. You’re one of the busiest guys I think there is in rock. Jeff Pilson: Then how come I feel lazy? (Laughs) XS ROCK: Well, I…
Robin McAuley Discusses Black Swan Album, Michael Schenker and Recent Health Scare
Back before COVID-19 shut down almost everything, we spoke with MSG singer Robin McAuley about the new album he recently recorded with Reb Beach, Jeff Pilson and Matt Starr called “Black Swan”. The interview has been delayed being published until…
George Lynch, Devix AKA and, Joe Haze Discusses New Band Project “The Banishment” In New Interview
The idea for THE BANISHMENT has been years in the making for LYNCH to further push his creativity into darker, subliminal and chaotic territories. To accomplish this, he teamed up with HAZE over five years ago, who in addition to being the live guitarist for Lords of…
Doro Pesch Discusses Her New Box Set Magic Diamonds In New Interview
It’s always a pleasure to speak to the Queen Of Metal, Doro Pesch and in our latest interview with her, she opens up about her new box set that features almost 4 hours of music. Listen to our interview with…
John Bush Talks With XS ROCK About Armored Saint’s Fantastic New Album “Punching The Sky”
2020 has been one hell of a year so far. But if you’re looking for something positive to help get through the madness, Armored Saint’s latest album “Punching The Sky” is exactly what the doctor ordered. We talk with Armored…
Interview With Don Dokken
Recently, I sat down with Don Dokken to discuss his new album, appropriately named The Lost Songs: 1978-1981. I’ve been a fan of Dokken for years and I was interested to talk with Don, not only about the new album,…
Don Jamieson Discusses New Album “Denim And Laughter”
Don is best known as a co-host of VH1 Classic’s hit heavy metal talk show series, That Metal Show, where legends of rock hang out to discuss their past and current projects in front of a live studio audience. He…
XS ROCK Exclusive Interview With “The Queen Of Metal” Doro Pesch
Doro discusses her new U.S. tour dates as well as a surprise song collaboration that she’s currently doing with another well-known metal singer. Doro is called the Metal Queen and she rightfully deserves the title and the crown. She is…
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…
XS ROCK Interview With Rob Cavestany, Guitarist For Death Angel
The XS ROCK Best Metal Album Of 2019 is “Humanicide” by Death Angel. An outstanding metal album that has to be heard to be believed and appreciated properly. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Death Angel guitarist…
