XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows, or announcements? Josh: We have our first album coming out on...
Q & A With Josh Austin From Kesem
XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows, or announcements? Josh: We have our first album coming out on...
Born as a brainchild in 2018 by ICONCRASH’s and SWALLOW THE SUN’s Jaani Peuhu, and featuring members of CHILDREN OF...
With a bond forged in youth and decades-old friendship, the undisputed masters of thrash metal return with their eleventh studio album, PERSONA NON...
Long-running hard rockers L.A. Guns have announced the release of their new studio album, “Checkered Past” on November 12, 2021. Written and recorded...
Internationally acclaimed Finnish rock band RECKLESS LOVE just recently signed to AFM Records and release their new single...
Pumpkin fans, unite! Helloween and Incendium are teaming up for the launch of Seekers of the Seven Keys, a supernatural...
Screaming Butterfly Entertainment is proud to announce their partnership with former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson / Ellefson Films on their...
Three years after the release of The Hunt for White Christ (2018), iconic Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED return with their new studio...
Enuff Z’Nuff‘s fondness for the legendary rock ‘n roll band The Beatles has been more than well documented over the years. The band, now...
Multi-platinum selling industrial music icons Static-X will bring more of their self-proclaimed “Evil Disco” to the masses with...
More than 30 years after the release of NO MORE TEARS, music fans will, at last, hear a new version of the album’s “Hellraiser.” The digital release...
XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements?Brett: Our first EP Break Your Faith will be...
NEMESIS HP was founded by Yannis Geenens (guitar/ vocals, ex-Black Juju Inc., ex-Reign Of Night) in Lille, France in 2020 . His brother Liam...
Sure, everyone who’s a true metal fan knows about “The Big 4” of Thrash, but do you know the other 46 bands that make up the...
(Editor’s Intro) For some people, the world of Christian rock and the world of music outside that realm are two completely spaces. It’s...
The Importance of Stryper In Metal A lot of people just assume Stryper was only big for Christian music. Yes, they paved the way for bands like...
Who says loud music is demonic? Besides the church. And parents. And the black metal fans. And the PMRC. Okay, okay. But the Bible does encourage...
Some of the greatest pioneers of music have been metal artists, ever since the inception of the genre. Black Sabbath, widely credited with creating...
From the early 2000s to the 2010s emo culture seemed to take over. For some, it was the next big thing. Some considered it diet goth. Others looked...
Check out this recent list of accomplishments by Dirty Honey, the band that’s hit the rock scene like an explosion. These guys are the real...
For this list, I will be counting down the best double-stringed assaulters of our parent’s ears in heavy metal. This also includes sub-genres...
Quiet Riot was around for a long time before they made it big. Originally with the legendary Randy Rhoads at guitar, they released two albums for...
I don’t know about everyone else, but I for one, am sick of seeing interview after interview with former Judas Priest guitarist, K.K. Downing...
Recently there’s been a lot of talk about reunions of the bands Van Halen and Pantera. Which begs the question “Are you out of your...
What if Stephen Pearcy had auditioned for Motley Crue when Vince Neil left and had become their new singer instead of John Corabi? I know, I...
Hurricane started out in 1983-84 with the original lineup of lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar), Robert Sarzo (guitar), Tony Cavazo...
Black ‘N Blue was formed in 1981 and released four successful and critically acclaimed albums through Geffen Records including their self...
With their unique mixture of Hardcore, Metal and Groove/Rap, BIOHAZARD crested the Mount Olympus of the international Hardcore and Metal scene at the...
White Lion was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist/guitarist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. The band had two top 10...
Dokken broke out with their debut album “Breaking The Chains” in 1981. The band consisted of what would be considered the classic lineup...
The Vinnie Vincent Invasion hit the scene with their debut album in 1986. After scoring a tour with Iron Maiden the band continued to build a fanbase...
Known primarily for their biggest hit single “Turn Up The Radio”, Autograph released three major albums for RCA Records including...
King Kobra was started by drummer Carmine Appice after he finished work touring with Ozzy Osbourne for the “Bark At The Moon” tour. The...
Formed in 1982 by Tom Keifer and Eric Brittingham, Cinderella was one of the biggest bands of the ’80s rock and metal era. Following several...
When Dave King joined Fastway he was relatively unknown at the time. Fastway was put together by Motorhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke...
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...
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...
For the first time in his 35+ year history as the lead singer and frontman of KIX, Steve Whiteman has released his first-ever solo...
In the music world, you’ll find lots of entertainers. You’ll also find some great songwriters, musicians, and singers. These days...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Comedian/actor/ writer Brian Posehn, who has appeared in several films including Rob Zombie’s “The Devil’s Rejects,” starred...
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...
Reb Beach is a true journeyman of rock n’ roll music. You may know him as the guitarist from Winger, Whitesnake or from stints with Alice...
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...
Often, I’m asked what it’s like backstage when I get to interview the artists. Many times the artists arrive at the venue with a very...
I joined Wednesday 13 on his tour bus in Ybor City, Tampa Florida for a discussion that including the new album Necrophaze, his take on the music...
I recently caught up with Virus from the band Dope on their current tour with Static-X. I’ve been a longtime fan of the band and Virus’...
Check out this great playlist of some of Ozzy’s greatest hits over the years.
Pushing the envelope of Gothic Rock, Metal, And an uncanny sense of humor, Type O Negative made a huge impact on the rock scene. With menacing frontman Peter Steele (R.I...
Check out this YouTube playlist of Quiet Riot’s greatest video hits.
Check out this YouTube playlist of Def Leppard’s greatest video hits hand-picked by our staff at XS ROCK.
For those who like their rock n’ roll sleazy…there’s no one better than Faster Pussycat. Mainstay and vocalist Taime Downe has delivered the goods...
Check out this great YouTube playlist of the greatest music videos by RATT.
Check out this great YouTube playlist of the greatest music videos by Cinderella.
Check out this YouTube playlist of the best videos by Guns N’ Roses.
Dokken quickly built a following during the 80s with their debut album and first single, “Breaking The Chains”. With powerful vocals by Don Dokken, guitar...
Skid Row took full advantage of the exposure that MTV and other video channels offered them in the 1980s and beyond. Check out our specially curated YouTube playlist of...
