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Stryper has announced the following regarding their brand new series of band trading cards: Gotta Get ’Em All! For the first time ever: Stryper…

Listen To New Def Leppard Version Of "Animal" With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Listen To New Def Leppard Version Of "Animal" With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Hard Rock & Metal

The official Director’s Cut video for ‘Animal (Drastic Symphonies)’. Featuring Def Leppard’s greatest tracks, drastically deconstructed and rebuilt in collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic…

Hard Rock & Metal

A huge lineup of classic metal stars on the same bill at this year’s Powertrip Festival on Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8…

Listen To First New Song From Black Metal Legends Immortal's New Album Listen To First New Song From Black Metal Legends Immortal's New Album

Hard Rock & Metal

IMMORTAL have completed work on their upcoming new studio album, War Against All, due to be released on May 26th via Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s 10th studio…

Prepare yourself for a metal rampage the likes of which you haven’t enjoyed in many a year as New Wave of British Heavy Metal stalwarts RAVEN deliver the electric mayhem of All Hell’s Breaking Loose, their 15th studio album, set for release June 30th on Silver Lining Music. Prepare yourself for a metal rampage the likes of which you haven’t enjoyed in many a year as New Wave of British Heavy Metal stalwarts RAVEN deliver the electric mayhem of All Hell’s Breaking Loose, their 15th studio album, set for release June 30th on Silver Lining Music.

Hard Rock & Metal

Prepare yourself for a metal rampage the likes of which you haven’t enjoyed in many a year as New Wave of British Heavy Metal…

DEVILDRIVER to Release New Album, 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II' DEVILDRIVER to Release New Album, 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II'

Hard Rock & Metal

Groove Metal Icons DEVILDRIVER to Release New Album, ‘Dealing With Demons Vol. II’, On May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records Watch the Official Music…

Watch New L.A. Guns Video For "Diamonds" Watch New L.A. Guns Video For "Diamonds"

Hard Rock & Metal

Produced by founding member and guitarist, Tracii Guns, ‘Black Diamonds’ is a tour-de-force of rock ‘n roll that fans have come to expect from…

HYPOCRISY Release first chapter of re-issues HYPOCRISY Release first chapter of re-issues

Hard Rock & Metal

In November 2021, death metal titans HYPOCRISY released their 13th studio album Worship to massive acclaim from fans and media ending up in the top ranks of many…

'The Devil’s Dozen' will be released as: Digipak, 2xAudio CD, 1x BluRay, 1x DVD on April 14, 2023 via Napalm Records. The DVD/BluRay track list is as follows: 1. Intro 2. Pendulum 3. Mold 4. Endless Stairs 5. Black Gold 6. Serendipity 7. Dead Mannequin 8. Passerby 9. Lure 10. Storm 11. Stop Waiting 12. Dancing Alone 13. Me Against You 14. Enslaved By A Dream 15. Judgemental Trap 16. Freaky Carnival 17. Fool The Gravity 18. Orphan Soul 19. Peculiar Kind Of Sanity 20. The Earth Mantra 21. Sweet, Sweet Lies 22. Taphephobia 'The Devil’s Dozen' will be released as: Digipak, 2xAudio CD, 1x BluRay, 1x DVD on April 14, 2023 via Napalm Records. The DVD/BluRay track list is as follows: 1. Intro 2. Pendulum 3. Mold 4. Endless Stairs 5. Black Gold 6. Serendipity 7. Dead Mannequin 8. Passerby 9. Lure 10. Storm 11. Stop Waiting 12. Dancing Alone 13. Me Against You 14. Enslaved By A Dream 15. Judgemental Trap 16. Freaky Carnival 17. Fool The Gravity 18. Orphan Soul 19. Peculiar Kind Of Sanity 20. The Earth Mantra 21. Sweet, Sweet Lies 22. Taphephobia

Hard Rock & Metal

In November 2021, in support of their much acclaimed fifth studio album – the futuristic ‘Ecdysis’ (2022) – Moldovan progressive metal unit INFECTED RAIN…

Former Iron Maiden Vocalist Blaze Bayley Suffers Heart Attack Former Iron Maiden Vocalist Blaze Bayley Suffers Heart Attack

Hard Rock & Metal

Blaze Bayley’s management team has announced the following regarding his condition: We sincerely regret to announce that Blaze had a heart attack at home…

Listen To New Song "Departure" By Sermon Listen To New Song "Departure" By Sermon

Hard Rock & Metal

On March 31st, melodic-melancholic-doom outfit Sermon will release their sophomore album, Of Golden Verse, via Prosthetic Records. Sermon‘s Him comments: “‘Departure’ is the curtain…

Check Out Nachtblut's New Industrialized Metal Single "Kaltes Herz" Check Out Nachtblut's New Industrialized Metal Single "Kaltes Herz"

Hard Rock & Metal

German dark metal pioneers NACHTBLUT are back to hit venues all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland on their Vanitas Tour, starting today in Stuttgart….

Watch New Archon Angel Video For "Afterburn" Featuring Savatge Vocalist Zak Stevens Watch New Archon Angel Video For "Afterburn" Featuring Savatge Vocalist Zak Stevens

Hard Rock & Metal

“Afterburn”, the latest glorious single from ARCHON ANGEL, which features Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist Zak Stevens, is out now! The single appears on…

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN’S MAMMOTH WVH RELEASES NEW VIDEO WOLFGANG VAN HALEN’S MAMMOTH WVH RELEASES NEW VIDEO

Hard Rock & Metal

On the heels of a whirlwind debut that included a GRAMMY® Award nomination for his first-ever single, #1 debuts on multiple charts, television performances,…

Listen To First Song From New Metal Church Album "Congregation Of Annihilation" Listen To First Song From New Metal Church Album "Congregation Of Annihilation"

Hard Rock & Metal

West coast thrash metal veterans Metal Church will release their 13th studio album, Congregation of Annihilation, on May 26th via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe). The new…

Happy Birthday To Ratt Vocalist Stephen Pearcy Who Turns 64 Today! Happy Birthday To Ratt Vocalist Stephen Pearcy Who Turns 64 Today!

Hard Rock & Metal

Check out Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy’s homage to the 60’s Go-Go scene! Pearcy is never far from the studio and constantly writing, recording, and…

Watch Video For New Heaven's Edge Song "What Could've Been" Watch Video For New Heaven's Edge Song "What Could've Been"

Hard Rock & Metal

Jump in your time machine, because we’re going back to the good old days, but 2023 style! The latest HEAVENS EDGE single, “What Could’ve…

Watch New Video From Thrash Supergroup DIETH Featuring Members Of Megadeth, Entombed A.D., And Decapitated) Watch New Video From Thrash Supergroup DIETH Featuring Members Of Megadeth, Entombed A.D., And Decapitated)

Hard Rock & Metal

Death thrash force DIETH – featuring the iconic line-up of Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Swedish Grammy nominated guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (ex-Entombed…

DAVE LOMBARDO (EX-SLAYER) TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM: RITES OF PERCUSSION DAVE LOMBARDO (EX-SLAYER) TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM: RITES OF PERCUSSION

Hard Rock & Metal

Dave Lombardo, inarguably one of the most influential, innovative and prolific drummers of modern music, releases his debut solo album, Rites of Percussion, on…

Def Leppard Drummer Comments On Recent Violent Attack Against Him Def Leppard Drummer Comments On Recent Violent Attack Against Him

Hard Rock & Metal

On March 13th, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was attacked outside of his hotel in Fort Lauderdale Florida by a man who rushed him…

Alternative – Punk – Electronic

Love And Rockets Announce First U.S. Tour Dates In 14 Years

Alternative / Punk

Love And Rockets, comprised of Bauhaus members Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins will hit the road for a U.S. Tour in 2023….

U.K. Subs To Release Live Album "Music Machine London 8/8/80" U.K. Subs To Release Live Album "Music Machine London 8/8/80"

Alternative / Punk

The UK Subs will release the previously unreleased album Music Machine London 8/8/80 on May 19, 2023. • Vintage live show from the British…

Alternative / Punk

In celebration of 36 years, MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT will hit the road after a four-year hiatus. The “Evil Eye Tour”…

Agnostic Front's Vinnie Stigma Immortalized As New Throbblehead Figure Agnostic Front's Vinnie Stigma Immortalized As New Throbblehead Figure

Alternative / Punk

Vinnie Stigma, the godfather of NYHC and frontman of AGNOSTIC FRONT, has joined the Throbblehead crew. The statue is limited to 500 numbered units,…

White Stripes Releases 20th Anniversary Edition Of Elephant Album Deluxe Edition White Stripes Releases 20th Anniversary Edition Of Elephant Album Deluxe Edition

Alternative / Punk

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of Elephant, The White Stripes are celebrating with two special releases! Largely recorded over two weeks in April…

Watch Brand New Killing Joke Video For "Full Spectrum Dominance" Watch Brand New Killing Joke Video For "Full Spectrum Dominance"

Alternative / Punk

KILLING JOKE are proud to announce the release of brand new single, “Full Spectrum Dominance”, via Spinefarm, to celebrate their sold-out headline show at London’s…

Alternative / Punk

Hot on the heels of his politically-charged radio single “Head On A Stick”, Sex Pistols bassist and Rock Hall Of Fame inductee Glen Matlock has today released…

Ministry Releases Custom-Built "The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste" Guitar Pedal Ministry Releases Custom-Built "The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste" Guitar Pedal

Alternative / Punk

Al Jourgensen and Ministry have announced the following: LIMITED custom-made Ministry pedal “Mind” is alive! It took us 1+ year to create and hone…

THE 69 EYES: New Album, Death Of Darkness, To See Release On April 21st THE 69 EYES: New Album, Death Of Darkness, To See Release On April 21st

Alternative / Punk

The wait is finally over! Today Helsinki’s longest serving gothic rock vampires THE 69 EYES arise from their crypt announcing their new studio album…

EBM Fans Should Explore Front 242's Many Side Projects For More Great Music EBM Fans Should Explore Front 242's Many Side Projects For More Great Music

Alternative / Punk

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…

INDUSTRIAL MUSIC ICONS STATIC-X TO DEBUT NEW MECHANICAL EVOLUTION OF XER0 MASK INDUSTRIAL MUSIC ICONS STATIC-X TO DEBUT NEW MECHANICAL EVOLUTION OF XER0 MASK

Alternative / Punk

After making global headlines with the announcement of their eighth studio album Project Regeneration: Vol. 2, industrial music icons Static-X have partnered with master costume/prop maker Eddie Yang and his Deity…

CAMP PUNKSYLVANIA MUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE MORE ARTISTS CAMP PUNKSYLVANIA MUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE MORE ARTISTS

Alternative / Punk

Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival has announced their first European artist set to perform at the highly anticipated 3rd annual event. The Bar…

Listen To New Song "You Can't Fool All The People" By U.K. Punk Icons Vice Squad Listen To New Song "You Can't Fool All The People" By U.K. Punk Icons Vice Squad

Alternative / Punk

Vice Squad says: We like to include a song that’s very different from our usual style on each album – for example ‘Goodnight England’…

Check Out This Limited Edition GG Allin and the Murder Junkies Throbblehead Set Check Out This Limited Edition GG Allin and the Murder Junkies Throbblehead Set

Alternative / Punk

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…

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Alternative / Punk

Following the band’s anticipated run of UK and Irish arena dates, Dropkick Murphys are sharing special live footage of “All You Tories,” an incredibly…

Skinny Puppy Announces Final Tour, And Appears To Be Ending As A Group Skinny Puppy Announces Final Tour, And Appears To Be Ending As A Group

Alternative / Punk

Withered bE this rope that smothers any hope and banG .. it’s been 40 Years .. ! .. all doGeared by memories formed through…

The Sisters Of Mercy Announce First U.S. Tour In Over 14 Years The Sisters Of Mercy Announce First U.S. Tour In Over 14 Years

Alternative / Punk

THE SISTERS OF MERCY have announced their first US tour in over 14 years: 19 dates, commencing on May 10, 2023. For over four decades,…

Industrial Rockers Deathstars Return After 8-Year Hiatus -Watch New Video! Industrial Rockers Deathstars Return After 8-Year Hiatus -Watch New Video!

Alternative / Punk

Swedish industrial cult act DEATHSTARS finally return with their latest sonic output Everything Destroys You, which will be released on May 5th through Nuclear…

Skate Punks JFA Return With New Album Skate Punks JFA Return With New Album

Alternative / Punk

If you ever wondered what the hell happened to real from the heart, blazing fast, solid running, tight as nails, old school to the…

Tom Verlaine, Singer, And Guitarist For Television Dead At 73 Tom Verlaine, Singer, And Guitarist For Television Dead At 73

Alternative / Punk

Punk, New Wave band frontman Tom Verlaine has died after a brief illness at the age of 73. Although the New York band Television…

Rock

The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde Wants Nothing To Do With The Rock Hall of Fame...Even After Being Inducted

80s Rock & Pop

Chrissie Hynde, the vocalist for the Pretenders, took to social media to vent her frustrations with the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, even…

Pink Floyd Release 50th Anniversary Dark Side Of The Moon Deluxe Box Set Pink Floyd Release 50th Anniversary Dark Side Of The Moon Deluxe Box Set

Rock

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a deluxe box set to commemorate one of the best-selling…

Laura Cox Delivers Knockout Blow with New Album “Head Above Water” Laura Cox Delivers Knockout Blow with New Album “Head Above Water”

Music Reviews

Laura Cox has been blazing a trail on the French and European rock/blues scene over the past 11 years, but she has been largely…

Rock

Considered by many to be one of the best rock guitarists of all time, Beck died peacefully after a short battle with bacterial meningitis….

2 Must-Have Jimi Hendrix Releases 2 Must-Have Jimi Hendrix Releases

Rock

Jimi Hendrix — Burning Desire On these studio recordings with bassist Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles in the wake of the dissolution of the…

Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake's Use Of "I Won't Back Down" in Campaign Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake's Use Of "I Won't Back Down" in Campaign

80s Rock & Pop

Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake’s Use Of “I Won’t Back Down” in Campaign

Legendary Rockers Foreigner Announces Farewell Tour Legendary Rockers Foreigner Announces Farewell Tour

80s Rock & Pop

Foreigner hits the tour circuit to bid farewell to a long-running career. The opening band for the tour will be none other than Loverboy….

Gary Moore Gets ‘A Different Beat ’  released on vinyl for the first time as a Deluxe Edition  Gary Moore Gets ‘A Different Beat ’  released on vinyl for the first time as a Deluxe Edition 

Hard Rock & Metal

Gary MooreOfficial deluxe vinyl album re-issue‘A Different Beat ’ released on vinyl for the first time on December 2nd 2022& Deluxe CDhttps://gary-moore.lnk.to/adifferentbeatPR On 2nd December 2022 BMG…

WATCH NEW URIAH HEEP VIDEO FOR “SAVE ME TONIGHT” WATCH NEW URIAH HEEP VIDEO FOR “SAVE ME TONIGHT”

Hard Rock & Metal

British hard rock legends and progenators Uriah Heep announce the release of their 25th studio album, Chaos & Colour, set for release January 27th,…

JOURNEY ANNOUNCES NEW LIVE RELEASE 'LIVE IN CONCERT AT LOLLAPALOOZA' JOURNEY ANNOUNCES NEW LIVE RELEASE 'LIVE IN CONCERT AT LOLLAPALOOZA'

Rock

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Journey‘s incredible Lollapalooza performance from Chicago, IL, which took place on July 31, 2021, ‘Live…

arly Rock Legend Jerry Lee Lewis Dies arly Rock Legend Jerry Lee Lewis Dies

Rock

Jerry Lee Lewis has died at the age of 87 from natural causes. Lewis was one of the pioneers of rock n’ roll and…

KANSAS celebrate their 50th anniversary with release of ‘Another Fork In The Road – 50 Years Of Kansas’ KANSAS celebrate their 50th anniversary with release of ‘Another Fork In The Road – 50 Years Of Kansas’

80s Rock & Pop

KANSAS, America’s legendary progressive rock band, will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2023. To commemorate this landmark occasion, current label InsideOutMusic are pleased to announce Another…

Steve Hackett announces ‘Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More’ Steve Hackett announces ‘Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More’

Rock

Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett is pleased to announce ‘Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More’, the visual document of his 2022 UK tour celebrating the…

Listen To New Song By Journey, "Don't Give Up On Us" Listen To New Song By Journey, "Don't Give Up On Us"

Rock

Rock supergroup Journey has shared the following: While we wait in anticipation of our upcoming album ‘Freedom’ out July 8th, here is our newest…

Pink Floyd Release New Song And Video To Aid Ukraine Pink Floyd Release New Song And Video To Aid Ukraine

Rock

Pink Floyd’s new single, Hey Hey Rise Up – feat Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox – is out now worldwide. Download / stream…

THE ROLLING STONES TO RELEASE 1977 ALBUM "LIVE FROM THE EL MOCAMBO" THE ROLLING STONES TO RELEASE 1977 ALBUM "LIVE FROM THE EL MOCAMBO"

Rock

THE ROLLING STONES LIVE FROM THE EL MOCAMBO A BRAND NEW ALBUM FEATURING THE LEGENDARY 1977 SHOWS Available officially for the first time and…

Former Kansas Vocalist To Release Solo Album Former Kansas Vocalist To Release Solo Album

80s Rock & Pop

John Elefante sang the lead vocals and performed keyboards on two Kansas albums. He was also a major songwriting contributor (along with lead guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter…

HEART'S ANN WILSON Releasing New 'Fierce Bliss' Solo Album HEART'S ANN WILSON Releasing New 'Fierce Bliss' Solo Album

Rock

Single and music video for GREED out now!https://youtu.be/tO_xfH-zY1E “‘Greed’ is that thing in our animal nature that makes us want MORE, Whether it be…

Rock

According to a statement sent by Nesmith’s family to Rolling Stone magazine (Which you can read here), He died “peacefully and of natural causes,”…

80s Rock & Pop

80s Rock & Pop

Often reclusive rock star Billy Squier has returned with his first new song in 25 years. The new track called “Harder On A Woman”…

80s Rock & Pop

Lionel Richie has announced the tour of a lifetime performing his solo hits on tour along with Earth Wind and Fire. Lionel Richie /…

80s Singer Kenny Loggins (Known For Footloose, Top Gun) Announces Final Tour 80s Singer Kenny Loggins (Known For Footloose, Top Gun) Announces Final Tour

80s Rock & Pop

Kenny Loggins has announced his final concert tour.  The “This Is It” tour will kick off on March 10 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts…

Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother

80s Rock & Pop

80s Icon Debbie Gibson recently shared this post on her Facebook page in a moving tribute to her Mother: We covered a lot of…

80s Rock & Pop

DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE 2023 NORTH AMERICAN FUTURE PAST ARENA TOUR. BRITISH ROCK BAND BASTILLE JOIN  NILE RODGERS & CHIC AS SPECIAL GUESTS ON ALL DATES PRE-SALE BEGINS FEBRUARY…

Watch New Prince Video For "Manic Monday", The Song That He Gave To The Bangles Watch New Prince Video For "Manic Monday", The Song That He Gave To The Bangles

80s Music Video Of The Day

Prince wrote this massive hit for the Bangles and the original version as recorded by Prince has been un-earthed and was released on the…

Watch New Music Video "Gonna Be You" With Dolly Parton, Belinda Carlisle, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan & Debbie Harry Watch New Music Video "Gonna Be You" With Dolly Parton, Belinda Carlisle, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan & Debbie Harry

80s Rock & Pop

80 For Brady is inspired by the true story of four best friends living life to the fullest when they take a wild trip…

Madonna has just announced ‘The Celebration Tour’: 4 decades of music and her greatest hits!! Madonna has just announced ‘The Celebration Tour’: 4 decades of music and her greatest hits!!

80s Rock & Pop

Today, Madonna announced Madonna: The Celebration Tour, in an iconic viral video with a wink to her groundbreaking film Truth or Dare. The video (click here for trailer version) features…

Watch Hilarious New Commercial For Chex Mix Starring Sir Mix-A-Lot Watch Hilarious New Commercial For Chex Mix Starring Sir Mix-A-Lot

80s Rock & Pop

Sir Mix A Lot has returned to spoof his own song and parody the video for “Baby’s Got Back” in this brand new Chex…

80s Rock & Pop

Billy Idol has shared the following info about his Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony and the link to watch it live: Join me in…

Fred White Of Earth, Wind & Fire Dead At 67 Fred White Of Earth, Wind & Fire Dead At 67

80s Rock & Pop

Fred’s brother Verdine White, broke the news of Fred’s death on Instagram with the following post: Dearest Family Friends and Fans….. Our family is…

ANITA POINTER OF THE POINTER SISTERS DEAD AT AGE 74 ANITA POINTER OF THE POINTER SISTERS DEAD AT AGE 74

80s Rock & Pop

The Family of Anita Pointer announced her passing today at the age of 74.   Anita Pointer’s Publicist Roger Neal said, “She was surrounded by family…

Watch The Talking Heads' David Byrne Perform David Bowie's "Let's Dance" With Miley Cyrus Watch The Talking Heads' David Byrne Perform David Bowie's "Let's Dance" With Miley Cyrus

80s Rock & Pop

The Talking Heads vocalist David Byrne made a surprise appearance at “Miley’s New Years’ Eve Party and performed the iconic 80s song “Let’s Dance”…

Watch The New Tiffany Video For "You're My Everything" From Her New Album "Shadows" Watch The New Tiffany Video For "You're My Everything" From Her New Album "Shadows"

80s Rock & Pop

Pop superstar Tiffany returns with her 11th studio album called “Shadows” (Out Now!) Listen to the fantastic new song “You’re My Everything”

80s Rock & Pop

Wall Of Voodoo released their hit single “Mexican Radio” in 1982 and MTV and Alternative/Progressive Radio Stations at the time gave it ample airplay….

80s Rock & Pop

On February 17, 2023, A Flock Of Seagulls will release the 3 CD Deluxe Edition of their debut album with B-Sides, Unreleased Tracks and…

80s Rock & Pop

The Go-Go’s have posted an early video of the band performing way back in 1980 and it’s an awesome piece of rock music history….

Ranked: Billy Idol's Albums "From Best To Worst" Ranked: Billy Idol's Albums "From Best To Worst"

80s Rock & Pop

NPR has released an episode of their podcast BULLSEYE WITH JESSE THORN featuring none other than 80s rocker Billy Idol. The show describes the…

Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie Dead At 79 Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie Dead At 79

80s Rock & Pop

Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie Dead At 79

Watch This Hilarious Gorilla Recreate 80s Classic"Flashdance" Watch This Hilarious Gorilla Recreate 80s Classic"Flashdance"

80s Rock & Pop

The Dallas Zoo gave this gorilla a kiddie pool for an animal enrichment day. While it’s quite comical on its own, it’s twice as…

Christian Rock & Metal

Christian Rock & Metal

When we think of emo music, we often think of dark clothing and bright colorful hair, gloves with holes for fingers, and emotionally, at…

Listen To Demon Hunter's New Song "Godless" Featuring Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner Listen To Demon Hunter's New Song "Godless" Featuring Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner

Christian Rock & Metal

In the not-so-distant future, tech has overtaken real life in frightening ways. Society has divided. Freedom has died. The vast majority align with a…

The Case For Christian Rock/Metal Bands To Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame The Case For Christian Rock/Metal Bands To Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Christian Rock & Metal

Christianity and rock n’ roll are often seen as opposites. The hall of fame representing rock also has a questionable history. For example, Justin…

Listen To "Tonight Is The Night" By The Word66 Listen To "Tonight Is The Night" By The Word66

Christian Rock & Metal

Christian hard rockers The Word66 have just released a new single for their song “Tonight Is The Night” and if you haven’t heard them…

Former Holy Soldier Vocalist Steven Patrick Releases Two Remastered Solo CDs Former Holy Soldier Vocalist Steven Patrick Releases Two Remastered Solo CDs

Christian Rock & Metal

FNA Records are currently taking pre-orders for the 2022 remastered albums “Red Reign” and “Guns & Gold” by former Hold Soldier singer Steven Patrick….

Christian Metal Band, Tourniquet's Drummer And Founder Dead at 62 Christian Metal Band, Tourniquet's Drummer And Founder Dead at 62

Christian Rock & Metal

Tourniquet drummer Ted Kirkpatrick has passed away at the age of 62 from acute lung disease. His wife Christy shared the following info regarding…

Christian Metal Band Bloodgood's Bass Player Michael Bloodgood Suffers Hemorrhagic Stroke Christian Metal Band Bloodgood's Bass Player Michael Bloodgood Suffers Hemorrhagic Stroke

Christian Rock & Metal

Bloodgood have shared the following info about Michael’s death: Dear, Friends – It’s with a heavy heart we share that we lost our beloved,…

Christian Rock & Metal

Former Stryper bassist, Tim Gaines has apparently been the subject of rumors within the Stryper fanbase. Gaines has posted the following on his Official…

Christian Metal Band Bloodgood's Bass Player Michael Bloodgood Suffers Hemorrhagic Stroke Christian Metal Band Bloodgood's Bass Player Michael Bloodgood Suffers Hemorrhagic Stroke

Christian Rock & Metal

Bloodgood has posted the following update via their Facebook page: Dear Friends, Michael Bloodgood has suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and has been airlifted to…

Who Are The Big Four Of Christian Metal? Who Are The Big Four Of Christian Metal?

Christian Rock & Metal

The Big 4 Of Christian Metal

Top 10 Successful Headbanging Bands With A Christian Message Top 10 Successful Headbanging Bands With A Christian Message

Christian Rock & Metal

For this list, a band must have several Christian members, and many of their lyrics must be faith-inspired. The band also has to have…

Yes, Many Christian Rock Fans Enjoy Secular Music Too! Yes, Many Christian Rock Fans Enjoy Secular Music Too!

Christian Rock & Metal

(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 surprising…

Christian Rock & Metal

The Importance of Stryper In Metal A lot of people just assume Stryper was only big for Christian music. Yes, they paved the way…

Heavy Bands With Christian Messages Who Have Found Commercial Success Heavy Bands With Christian Messages Who Have Found Commercial Success

Christian Rock & Metal

Who says loud music is demonic? Besides the church. And parents. And the black metal fans. And the PMRC. Okay, okay. But the Bible…

Stryper's Michael Sweet Talks About Hypocrisy In The Christian Music Industry Stryper's Michael Sweet Talks About Hypocrisy In The Christian Music Industry

Christian Rock & Metal

Michael Sweet, lead vocalist and guitarist for Christian metal band Stryper has posted the following on his thoughts about the “Christian” music industry on…

Top 15 Christian Metal Bands Of The 80's Top 15 Christian Metal Bands Of The 80's

Christian Rock & Metal

01. Stryper-Stryper has to be at the top of this list. Not because I think they’re the best, but because their contribution to Christian…

Christian Rock & Metal

Michael Sweet (Stryper) and George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob)  have reunited once again to create Unified, the second album by Sweet & Lynch. I…

Christian Rock & Metal

Here’s the latest news direct from Tim Gaines about his dismissal from the Christian metal band Stryper: Howdy folks, Here is a KNAC interview…

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Songs Of Forbidden Love By Motley Crue, KISS, and Winger That Seem Super-Cringey Today

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Sex, Drugs, and Rock N ‘Roll. Hard rock bands are no strangers to wild tales of groupies and debauchery, but three songs, in particular…

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