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Watch George Lynch Shred In New Casandra’s Crossing Video For “Wicked Woman”
Today, the musical alliance of guitar legend George Lynch and powerhouse singer Casandra Carson shares a new digital single, “Wicked Woman.” The track is from their recently released studio album, ‘Garden of Earthly Delights,’ out via Frontiers Music Srl. Casandra
Watch Elize Ryd of Amaranthe Join Smash Into Pieces In New Video And Song “Paradise”
“Every time I dream, you can’t hold me down, ‘Cause none of it is real— I am drowning in paradise.” With “Paradise” Smash Into Pieces takes another bold step toward their highly anticipated album, set for release in September. The
Osiris Rex Are Classic Metal With A Twist…Listen To New Song “Arrival Of The New Dawn”
Osiris Rex is set to release their new forthcoming 4 track EP, “Arrival of the New Dawn” featuring three brand new tracks of old school thrash metal mixed with a hint of modern fluences, and a blistering cover of the
Watch Love/Hate’s Mondo Weird Video For “Over The Edge”
Legendary rockers Love/Hate continue their triumphant return with the release of their new single and video “Over The Edge,” from the critically acclaimed and instant fan favorite album Punk Rock Fiesta! — out now on Kenyon Records. “Over The Edge”
The Alarm’s Mike Peters Dead At 66
Welsh music icon, Mike Peters MBE, the charismatic frontman of legendary ’80s rock band The Alarm and a tireless global advocate for blood cancer patients, has died at the age of 66 following a 30-year battle with the disease. A voice
Metallica To Release Load Deluxe Box Set
Metallica has announced the following regarding their new re-issued, remastered box set of the album “Load”: It’s no surprise what’s next in our series of reissued, remastered albums… you guessed it: Load is finally ready for you to check out!
Emo Rock Returns With The Funeral Portrait
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT keep making serious waves. The emo rock revivalists achieved the #1 spot last November on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts with their smash single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine
Watch Onslaught’s Ferocious “In Search Of Sanity 2025” Music Video
After turning heads with their crushing rendition of MOTÖRHEAD’s ‘Iron Fist,’ UK thrash legends ONSLAUGHT return with the second single from their upcoming double-album “Origins Of Aggression,” which is due out on May 23, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. This
Black Metalers Svart Vinter Unleash “Torment” Video
Atmospheric black metal five-piece SVART VINTER unleash their new single “Torment”. The song is taken from their sophomore studio album “Isvind” to be released on May 30th, 2025 via Non Serviam Records. “‘Torment’ delves deep into the dark, wintry depths
Watch Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen Inspired Video For “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight”
Sammy Hagar had the following to say after he had a dream about the late Eddie Van Halen and a song they were jamming: “I can’t wait for the world to hear this very special song Joe and I wrote
Soundgarden, White Stripes And Bad Company Make Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The class of 2025 has been announced for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here’s the list of the artists being inducted: Cyndi Lauper Outkast The White Stripes Soundgarden Bad Company Joe Cocker Chubby Checker Warren Zevon Salt-N-Pepa
Watch Brand New Primal Fear Video For “Far Away”
Commanding, fierce, and & triumphing since 1997 – there’s no better way to describe Germany’s premier power metal band, PRIMAL FEAR. The band have just unveiled details about their upcoming album “Domination,” set to drop on September 5, 2025 via
Listen To Savatage Guitarist Chris Caffery’s New Song “Last Time”
Today, Chris Caffery releases the new single “Last Time.” The song is taken from the upcoming collection 20 Years of the Music Man, which will be released internationally on June 13th via Metalville Records. “Last Time” is one of the
Hear New Brian Jonestown Massacre Singles “Out Of Body” And “Makes Me Great”
THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE’s new single, ‘Makes Me Great / Out Of Body’, a swirl of hypnotic grooves and fuzzed-out transcendence is released today digitally and on red, transparent 10” vinyl, via Anton Newcombe’s record label, A Recordings. Following a
Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2026 Lineup Announced
The annual Monsters Of Rock Cruise has announced its lineup for the 2026 edition of MORC. The cruise is from April 12-April 17th. Bands slated to perform are: Black Label Society Night Ranger The Darkness Queensryche Stryper Symphony X Y
After 30 Years …And Oceans Are Born Again on “Förnyelse i Tre Akter”
While they’ve always ebbed and flowed between different extremes over the course of the past 30 years, on their upcoming seventh album, …and Oceans are surging onto the scene with their most expansive experiment in symphonic black metal. The Regeneration
SVEN GALI UNLEASH LIVE ALBUM RECORDED AT TORONTO’S LEGENDARY EL MOCAMBO
Canadian hard rock heavyweights Sven Gali have announced the release of a ferocious new live album, captured during their sold-out performance on Friday the 13th, September 2024, at the world-famous El Mocambo in Toronto. The record captures the band at
Watch New Sabaton Video For “Templars”
The #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands have unveiled the single and video “Templars” as the first release from their forthcoming 11th studio album. Along with the digital release of “Templars,” SABATON is offering
Joe Bonamassa Announces New Studio Album ‘Breakthrough’, Listen To New Single
In a career defined by evolution, Joe Bonamassa is ready to turn the page once again. The blues-rock virtuoso has just announced Breakthrough, his most adventurous and genre-blending studio album to date, out July 18th via his own J&R Adventures.
Bryan Adams And Pat Benatar Annouce U.S. Tour Dates
Multi-platinum recording artist and global rock icon Bryan Adams has announced that he is hitting the road this fall with his massive Roll With The Punches North America 2025 tour, his biggest tour in years. Special guests Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo will open for Adams on all U.S. dates, and The Sheepdogs will
The B-52’s Releasing Career Spanning Box Set
The dance floor’s never been the same since The B-52’s set out from Athens, Georgia, on its way to becoming the world’s greatest party band. Now, their early run of classic releases, all featuring newly remastered audio, will be collected in The Warner
Faster Pussycat Singer Taime Downe Joins Wednesday 13 On New Song “No Apologies”
Wednesday 13 has just released a brand new song and video from his new album Mid Death Crisis. The song is called “No Apologies” and features Taime Downe from Faster Pussycat. New Wednesday 13 album, Mid Death Crisis, out on
Carlos Santana Cancels Show Due To COVID Illness
Santana’s Official Facebook has posted the following statement after various reports that he collapsed during sound check: Santana is postponing his Oneness Tour 2025 show at Smart Financial Center, tonight (Wednesday, April 23, 2025) in Sugar Land, Texas. Mr. Santana
Pere Ubu Singer David Thomas Dead At 72
Pere Ubu has posted the following regarding the death of the band’s founder, David Thomas: David Thomas, June 14 1953 – April 23 2025. David Lynn Thomas, lead singer of Pere Ubu, Rocket From The Tombs and multiple solo projex,
Classic Punk Band Black Flag Announces New Lineup
Greg Ginn has announced the following info regarding the new singer and other new members in Black Flag. The band parted ways with singer Mike Vallely recently: **BLACK FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT**We’re turning the page. BLACK FLAG is entering a new era
Watch Lorde Reinvent Herself With New Video For “What Was That”
Lorde just released “What Was That, ” her first new song since 2021. The singer has returned with a fierce new single…check it out below The Grammy-winning artist has returned with something a little different this time around and fans
Watch New Video “For You” By The Devil Wears Prada
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ARE BACK WITH THEIR FIRST SINGLE SINCE “RITUAL”. “A LOVE STORY UNRAVELING THROUGH THE EYES OF SOMEONE HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO A PARTNER WHO CAN NEVER TRULY GIVE BACK. IT’S THE SOUND OF DESPERATION MEETING BLIND LOYALTY
Listen To Halestorm’s Brand New Single “Darkness Always Wins”
Halestorm will have a new album out soon, and today the band released the first single, a power ballad called “Darkness Always Wins.” Listen to it below: More details about the upcoming new album are set to be released soon.
Listen To “Black Mamba” First Song In 50 Years By Original Alice Cooper Band
Shock rocker Alice Cooper reunites with original band members guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith for the first time in over 50 years to release a brand new album called “The Revenge Of Alice Cooper”. Today,
The Fifth Ft. Former Cold Sweat Vocalist Roy Cathey To Release New Album “We Are One”
“We Are One” – the new album from THE FIFTH, and their first for RFK Media, is high-octane proof that kick ass rock anthems are alive and well. Available worldwide May 2nd, pre-orders will ship as soon as they’re in
Korn’s Jonathan Davis Launched Luxury Pet Collection Called “Freak On A Leash”
Jonathan Davis, the iconic frontman of GRAMMY® Award-winning band Korn, has teamed up with fashion designer Ashton Michael to create an exclusive new capsule collection under Davis’s Freak On A Leash pet line. The collection—featuring rebellious fashion, edgy accessories, and
Canadian Rockers HONEYMOON SUITE Share Brand New Single “Stay This Time”
Today, the Canadian melodic rock band HONEYMOON SUITE shares a new single called “Stay This Time.” A visualizer accompanies this fresh track. About the track, Derry Grehan comments: “We had come to the end of the sessions for the new
Melodic Hard Rockers Giant Return With New Song “A Night To Remember”
Melodic rockers GIANT are pleased to unveil their new single and lyric video “A Night To Remember,” taken from their new upcoming album ‘Stand And Deliver,’ out on May 16, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. GIANT returns with a powerful
Progressive Death Metalers Rivers Of Nihil Release “Water And Time” Video
“Water & Time” is the newest single from progressive death metal alchemists RIVERS OF NIHIL. The track comes off of the band’s eponymous fifth full-length, set for release on May 30th via Metal Blade Records. Comments founding guitarist Brody Uttley.
The Cure To Release “Mixes Of A Lost World” Remix Collection
A NEW REMIX COLLECTIONOUT JUNE 13THCONCIEVED & COMPILED BY ROBERT SMITH. FEATURING 24 ARTISTS. REMIXES & REWORKS OF LATEST ALBUM SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. Four Tet – Paul Oakenfold – Daniel Avery – Orbital – Mura Masa – Chino
Listen To The Dandy Warhols “I Will Never Stop Loving You” Remix ft Blondie’s Debbie Harry
“I absolutely love remixes, someone else’s interpretation, or complete destruction of a song,” says Peter G. Holmström, guitarist/keyboardist of THE DANDY WARHOLS. His obviously-not-unprompted statement refers to ROCK REMAKER (release date: May 16, 2025 via Sunset Blvd.), The Dandy Warhols’ upcoming EP of remixed tracks from their
Alice Cooper To Release New Album With Original Band Members
Legendary shock-rocker Alice Cooper is set to release a new album called “The Revenge Of Alice Cooper” on July 25th. The album will feature Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith, and a special appearance by Glen Buxton. CD
Watch The Prodigy Perform Live At Coachella 2025
The Prodigy performed live at the Coachella 2025 Mojave stage. It’s been 6 years since the death of co-vocalist Keith Flint, and the band performed some of their most beloved fan favorites for the crowd. You can check out their
Listen To “Bye Bye Blues” By Blues Singer And Guitarist Larry McCray
Celebrated blues singer and guitarist Larry McCray is set to release his powerful new album Heartbreak City on June 13, 2025, via KTBA Records, the label founded by Joe Bonamassa. To mark the announcement, McCray has dropped the album’s lead single, “Bye Bye Blues,” a soulful, finger-snapping throwback co-written
Watch New Evanescence Video For “Afterlife”
Evanescence has a brand new song and video out featured in the Netflix anime series “Devil May Cry”. Evanescence had this to say about the song and video: We are so thrilled to be a part of the brand new
Watch Popeye As A Psychotic Killer In Music Video And Trailer From “Popeye The Slayer Man”
Highly-anticipated “Popeye the Slayer Man” Horror Flick Gets a Killer Music Video and Theme Song“Sailor To Slayer”. Popeye The Slayer Man actress, Angela Relucio, and musicians, Kyle Brian Abbott (Vigil of War) and Dustin Treinen (Paria) just unleashed “Sailor to
James From Netflix’s “Love On The Spectrum” Meets Rock Band Disturbed
James B. Jones of the hit Netflix series Love On The Spectrum, which follows people on the autism spectrum as they explore the dating world, got a chance to meet his rock band heroes recently, when he met the members
Puddle of Mudd Announce New Album, ‘Kiss The Machine’ Listen To New Song
Multi-platinum-selling rock band, Puddle of Mudd, is ready to shake up the music world with their latest album, Kiss The Machine. The album will be released on May 2, 2025, via Pavement Entertainment. To give fans a taste of what’s
The Bangles’ Vicki Peterson Teams With John Cowsill On New Album
Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill are thrilled to announce the release of their debut album, Long After The Fire, produced and engineered by Paul Allen. The album comprises songs written by John’s late brothers, Barry and Bill Cowsill. It’s a love letter
It’s “Bombs Away” By Baby And The Nobodies
Seattle pop punk outfit BABY AND THE NOBODIES have released the lyric video for “Bombs Away,” the debut single from their upcoming Ready Or Not album, set for release at the end of May through F-Bomb Records Produced by Jonathan Plum
Nightfall Return With 11th Album “Children Of Eve” Watch New Videos
For more than three decades, Nightfall have stood alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh as the pioneering trinity of Greek metal. The legendary Athenian death metal band sounds as vengeful as ever. But backed by monumental production and a powerful message,
Fates Warning Members Return With New A-Z Video For “Nothing Is Over”
Hard rock band A-Z returns with their sophomore album ‘A2Z²‘ out on June 6th, 2025 via Metal Blade Records. Spearheaded by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) and along with former Fates Warning bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, ‘A2Z²‘
Dawn Of Ashes Unleash Industrial Madness With “Hypertensive Crisis”
Dawn Of Ashes was founded in Los Angeles by Kristof Bathory at the turn of the millennium, the group moniker he chose suggestive of ‘the beginning of the end’. Emerging from the industrial and aggrotech genres before expanding into the
Listen To Brand New Suicidal Tendencies Song “Adrenaline Addict”
Suicidal Tendencies are all set to support Metallica on their new tour and the current version of the band is loaded with talent. The band features Mike Muir on vocals, Tye Trujillo (Metallica’s Robert Trujillo’s son) on bass, Ben Weinman
Hear Marilyn Manson’s Version Of “In The Air Tonight” By Phil Collins
In anticipation of his upcoming 2025 One Assassination Under God Tour, iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has revealed a cover of luminary musician Phil Collins’ seminal song ‘In The Air Tonight.’ The single has been released with the B-side track
Listen To Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Cover Triumph’s “Lay It On The Line”
Although fans will still have to wait for June 6, 2025 for the release of the star-studded tribute album. ‘Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph,’ a preview of one of the many standout tracks from the release, “Lay It On
Watch New Anvil Video For “Truth Is Dying”
Legendary Canadian rockers Anvil have a new album called “One And Only” and they’ve just released the first single and video for the album “Truth Is Dying”. Check out the video below: Anvil will be on tour, and you can
mclusky Return With New Album, New Video
mclusky is a band who were a band, weren’t a band, then are a band again. they formed in the late nineties and unformed, for the first time, in 2005, after three albums, opinions of which can be found on
Savatage Guitarist Chris Caffery To Release Career-Spanning Collection
On June 13th internationally, Chris Caffery will release 20 Years of the Music Man via Metalville Records. The Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist presents a very personal selection of 21 songs from his successful solo career, which has now spanned two
PROGRESSIVE METALERS FALLUJAH DROPS NEW VIDEO ‘LABYRINTH OF STONE’
Progressive death metal masters FALLUJAH have revealed the second single, ‘Labyrinth of Stone,’ from their upcoming 6th album, Xenotaph, that’s due out June 13th from Nuclear Blast Records. Commenting on the new single, founding guitarist Scott Carstairs states: “‘Labyrinth of
Brit-Rock Icons Sunk Anansie Release “Lost And Found” Video
Today, British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE have released their new single “Lost And Found,” following its worldwide premiere on BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq show. Opening with Skin’s lone vocal before a staccato piano motif starts to accompany her, “Lost
Listen To New Song “Before You I Forget” By The Fontaines D.C.
FONTAINES D.C. RELEASE DELUXE EDITION OF THEIR ACCLAIMED FOURTH ALBUM ROMANCE OUT TODAY VIA XL RECORDINGS FEATURING NEW SONG “BEFORE YOU I JUST FORGET” ALONGSIDE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE VERSION OF “STARBURSTER / IN HEAVEN (LADY IN THE RADIATOR SONG)”, AND
Death Metal Veterans Vader Launch Video For “Unbending”
Polish death metal veterans VADER have released a music video for a brand new single called ‘Unbending’, which will be the official anthem of Poland’s renowned Mystic Festival this year. It’s also the closing track of VADER’s upcoming new EP
Unter Null Returns With New Electronic Banger “Coming Up To Breathe”, Offers Free Download!
After 20 years since her explosive debut “The Failure Epiphany” and over a decade of silence, Erica Dunham resurrects UNTER NULL with a brand-new song: “Coming Up to Breathe”. More than just a track – it’s a statement. A bold
Watch New “Charge Of The Light Brigade” Video By Kula Shaker
KULA SHAKER’s irrepressible return continues apace as the original line-up announce the release of a brand new single “Charge of The Light Brigade” on Strangefolk Records. Packed with allusions to spiritual vampires and the fairy cavalcade of Celtic folklore, this
Alice Cooper And Judas Priest Announce Tour
Two Iconic Titans of Rock & Metal Join Forces for a Can’t-Miss North American Trek Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, April 16 with Artist Presales. General On Sale Begins Friday, April 18 at 10AM Local on LiveNation.com This fall, shock rock
Fleetwood Mac Legend Stevie Nicks Announces 2025 Solo Tour Dates
Iconic singer Stevie Nicks has announced solo tour dates for North America 2025. You can see all currently announced tour dates listed below: STEVIE NICKS 2025 TOUR DATES: ^Tickets on Sale Friday, April 18 Tue Aug 12 – Boston, MA
Siouxsie And the Banshees Drummer Budgie Releases New Tell-All Book
As a member of Big in Japan, The Slits and, most famously, Siouxsie and The Banshees and The Creatures, ‘Budgie’ became one of the era-defining drummers in the much-mythologised post punk scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Growing
Former Judas Priest Drummer Les Binks Dead At 73
Judas Priest has announced the following regarding former drummer Les Binks: MESSAGE FROM THE BAND RE LES BINKS: We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans.The acclaimed drumming he
Listen To W.A.S.P.’s Version Of Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones
W.A.S.P. announce the release of the lyric video for Paint It Black, taken from the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides from the W.A.S.P. The 7 Savage boxset. Watch W.A.S.P. Paint It Black: Bonus Tracks and B-sides1. Animal (F**k
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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