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Lorna Shore To Release New Album, Watch First Video For “Oblivion”
The rumors are true — Lorna Shore are back in 2025 with new music and a new tour to lay their stake as one of the most impressive extreme metal acts to emerge in recent memory. After a mysterious billboard
U.K. Subs Singer Charlie Harper Releasing Tell-All Book Called “An Anarchy Of Demons”
The long-awaited autobiography “An Anarchy Of Demons” by U.K. Subs’ legendary leader, Charlie Harper is being released. Charlie’s fascinating story is told in his own unique style, taking the reader through his early years as a ‘war baby’, his time
Watch Bluesman Larry McCray’s New Video For “Bright Side”
Larry McCray Unleashes New Uplifting Single “Bright Side,”Paying Homage To Musical Hero Bobby “Blue” Bland From Heartbreak City, His Upcoming Studio Album Out June 13th on Bonamassa’s KTBA Records Album Features Joe Bonamassa, Kirk Fletcher, Reese Wynans & More On
Mojave Phone Booth Ft. Ex-Snake River Conspiracy Members Unleash New Single “Ceramic”
‘Ceramic’ is released today (16th May) as a new single by Mojave Phone Booth, the husband and wife duo of Mitchell J Doran and Tobey Torres-Doran who initially began making music together in the late ’90s as members of the cult
Listen To Brand New Faster Pussycat Song “Motorbike”
Legendary rockers Faster Pussycat are shifting into high gear and revving things up with their brand new single ‘Motorbike,’ out now. The adrenaline-fueled track is available to stream on all major streaming platforms. In true Faster Pussycat fashion, ‘Motorbike’ captures the gritty, fast-lane energy that has made the
Watch New Orianthi Video For “Attention”
Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will release her new studio album Some Kind of Feeling via Woodward Avenue Records digitally on June 27, on CD on August 15, and on vinyl on September 19. Orianthi produced three songs from the new album, including “First Time Blues,” “Ghost,”
Watch New Buckcherry Video For “Set It Free”
Buckcherry had this to say about their new video: NEW MUSIC + VIDEO Our brand new single + video #SetItFree, off of our upcoming album “Roar Like Thunder”, is out TODAY and we CANNOT WAIT for you to hear this
Girl Tones Play Up Sibling Rivalry In New Video For “Blame”
Upsurging rock and roll duo Girl Tones today release their new single and video “Blame.” In each of their early singles, the sisters Kenzie and Laila have shown the ease with which they can shapeshift through the many subgenres of
Watch Helmet Perform Live Set For KEXP
90s heavy rockers Helmet are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of their “Betty” album, and they recorded a live set for KEXP, which you can watch below: http://KEXP.ORG presents Helmet performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 5, 2025. Songs: Wilma’s
Janet Jackson To Receive AMA Icon Award And Perform On TV For First Time In 7 Years
Mark your calendars for Memorial Day, May 26th, 2025, when the AMA Awards will honor Janet Jackson with the prestigious Icon Award. Not only will Jackson receive the award, but she will also perform live for a television audience for
Watch Ratt Get Animated In New Video For “Reach For The Sky”
WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO! RATT “Reach for the Sky”, recorded for the “Out of the Cellar” debut album in 1984, but never made the record. Not until 40 years later, in 2024, was it released as a bonus single with the
Former Journey Singer Steve Perry Teams With Willie Nelson On New Version Of “Faithfully”
STEVE PERRY DEBUTS A NEW, REIMAGINED “FAITHFULLY” DUET WITH WILLIE NELSON ON DARK HORSE RECORDS TO BENEFIT FARM AID. Initially released in 1983, the legendary power ballad “Faithfully” by Journey has been reimagined by one of the most iconic voices
Did You Know…Cyndi Lauper Sang The Theme Song To Pee Wee’s Playhouse?
That’s right, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Cyndi Lauper, famous for “Girls Just Want To Have Fun,” recorded the theme song to Pee Wee’s Playhouse under the name Ellen Shaw. Lauper was working on recording the “True Colors” album
A-Z (ft Fates Warning Members) Unleashes Second Single “I Am Numb” From New Album
Hard rock band A-Z recently announced their return and sophomore album ‘A2Z²‘ with the powerful single “Nothing Is Over.” Now, the band are pleased to share the track “I Am Numb,” the second single from the forthcoming full-length release, which
Post-Punk Legends Chameleons Releasing New Album “Arctic Moon”
Following the triumphant and invigorating year that Manchester’s celebrated post-punk legends had in 2024, CHAMELEONS are continuing their revved-up momentum with the announcement of their album ARCTIC MOON. Scheduled for release on September 12, 2025 via Metropolis Records, their new
CBGB Festival To Feature Iggy Pop, Sex Pistols, Jack White And More
CBGB & OMFUG – Home of Underground Rock lives on with the announcement of the CBGB Festival, presented in partnership with The Bowery Presents, taking place September 27 at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, NY. The one-day event
ALCATRAZZ To Release New Studio Album in 2026, Signs With Bravewords Records
BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of Alcatrazz, for a new studio album, their 7th, to be released in 2026. Alcatrazz is also working on another top secret studio project. The new album will build on the obvious
Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter Creates Sonic Boom In Atlanta
Pearl Jam Dark Matter 2025 Tour Alexander Sink April 29, 2025 State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA This year marks thirty-five years since Pearl Jam first formed, when Eddie Vedder first sent his infamous Momma-Son cassette to Jeff Ament and Stone
Emo-Pop-Core Duo Greywind Impress With New Video For “I.K.A.M.F”
Today, Irish brother-sister duo GREYWIND continue their bold new era with the release of their explosive new single, “I.K.A.M.F.” Following their storming return with “Acid Rain” a few weeks ago, this latest track channels pure rage and catharsis into a
Blues-Rocker Joanne Shaw Taylor Delivers Feel-Good Vibes in New Video “Summer Love”
British blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor offers a dose of feel-good nostalgia with the release of her new single “Summer Love.” Released today via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, the track finds Joanne in a more carefree, radio-ready mode—without
R.E.M. releases ‘Radio Free Europe 2025’ benefit EP in support of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Four decades after igniting college-radio airwaves and launching R.E.M.’s remarkable career, their 1981 debut single “Radio Free Europe” is broadcasting a new signal. R.E.M. proudly announced Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track benefit EP led by a never-before-released 2025 remix
Lorde Announces New Album “Virgin”And 2025 Ultrasound Tour
Lorde has posted the following regarding her new upcoming album called “Virgin” and her newly announced tour dates: I AM GOING ON TOUR IN SUPPORT OF MY NEW ALBUM, VIRGIN. VERY PROUD AND EXCITED TO BE BRINGING MY MOST TALENTED
Cannibal Corpse Announces North American Headlining Tour
Tickets On Sale Friday, May 9th! Death metal icons CANNIBAL CORPSE are pleased to announce their North American headlining tour this Fall. The journey will commence on September 15th in Nashville, Tennessee and make its way through over two dozen
Battle Beast Release Banging Video For “Last Goodbye”
With six records since their formation in 2008, four consecutive number #1 albums in their home country, and the strongest line-up the Finnish power/symphonic metal group has ever had, today BATTLE BEAST release their brand-new single. ‘Last Goodbye‘ is the first taste
FIT FOR A KING CONFRONT THE END-OF-THE-WORLD IN THEIR NEW VIDEO “NO TOMORROW”
As Fit For A King prepares for a 2025 European tour, the band has just released a brand new video for the song “No Tomorrow.”
Alice In Chains Cancels All Tour And Festival Dates Due To Drummer Sean Kinney’s Medical Condition
Alice In Chains has announced the following information regarding their current tour date cancellations: AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION ANDFOLLOWING THE ADVICE OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS,WE HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO CANCEL OURUPCOMING FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES ANDTHE ALICE IN CHAINS HEADLINE SHOWS.WHILE WE WERE
Fiona Apple Releases New Song And Video For “Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)”
Alt Rocker Fiona Apple has been silent for over five years since her last music was released. Today, the singer famous for her hit song “Criminal” has released a new protest anthem called “Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)”. The song
Watch Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Glenn Hughes In New Video For “I Wanna Play My Guitar”
The newly formed SATCHVAI Band, the electrifying collaboration between legendary guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, returns with their second studio single “I Wanna Play My Guitar,” out Thursday May 8th, 2025. Featuring powerhouse vocals from Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple,
MOTÖRHEAD TO RELEASE LOST ALBUM “THE MANTICORE TAPES”
MOTÖRHEAD PROUDLY ANNOUNCE : ‘THE MANTICORE TAPES’A ‘LOST’ ALBUM FROM 1976 TO BE RELEASEDFOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON 27TH JUNE. ELEVEN PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGSFROM THE FIRST EVER STUDIO SESSIONOF THE ‘THREE AMIGOS’ LINE-UP OF LEMMY,FAST EDDIE CLARKE, AND PHIL
The Joe Perry Project Announces Tour Now That Aerosmith Is Retired From Live Shows
The Joe Perry Project Back On Tour! Experience The Joe Perry Project LIVE this summer! Featuring Brad Whitford and Buck Johnson of Aerosmith, Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, and Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots Ticket pre-sale / on sale info
Listen To The Cure’s Warsong Remixed By The Deftones’ Chino Moreno
MIXES OF A LOST WORLD’, CONCEIVED AND COMPILED BY ROBERT SMITH, IS A NEW REMIX COLLECTION OF TRACKS FROM THE NUMBER 1 ALBUM, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. THE SET FEATURES BRAND-NEW REMIXES FROM FOUR TET, PAUL OAKENFOLD, ORBITAL AND
Bee Blackwell Revives 90’s Alt-Rock Sound In New Video For “La La La”
Austin, TX’s Bee Blackwell, creates 90s-influenced alternative rock with deeply personal themes and soaring, majestic vocals. She documents her self-exploration in a way that speaks to anyone who’s had a coming-of-age experience or is going through one of their own.
3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Announces Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
3 Doors Down vocalist Brad Arnold has announced that he has been diagnosed with clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer that has also spread into his lungs. Watch the video below for Brad’s message:
Jailhouse Ft. Rough Cutt, Autograph Members Get Demos Album Released
Jailhouse, One-time Hair Metal Darlings of the Sunset Strip, releases 1989-1990 Demos via FnA Records In the 80’s and early 90’s, the day and age of the Compact Disc, the Walkman, and MTV, Hard Rock hair bands reigned supreme over
Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly) Releasing New Solo Album Entitled “Memory Impulse Autonomy”
Fêted electronic artist Rhys Fulber takes you further back and forward with his first solo release for Artoffact, Memory Impulse Autonomy. The album harks back to the music that Fulber made in his youth inspired by bands such as Cabaret
Listen To New 90s Alt-Rock Sounding Song By Blondshell “Event Of A Fire”
Blondshell is quickly becoming an Alt-Rock favorite with many listeners, and with their second album release, “If You Asked For A Picture”, they have exploded to the forefront of the scene with a sound reminiscent of the big 90s alternative
KMFDM Releasing 20th Anniversary Remixed, Remastered Version Of Hau Rock
‘HAU RUCK 2025’ is a 20th anniversary remixed edition of the classic album ‘HAU RUCK’, the fourteenth album by celebrated industrial rock band KMFDM. The original record had been recorded in Seattle and issued via Metropolis Records in September 2005. While touring
Faster Pussycat To Release New Single “Motorbike”
The limited-edition 7-inch vinyl of the “Motorbike” is available for pre-order now; the vinyl B-side is a fuel-injected and grease-splattered cover of the INXS classic “Don’t Change.” Also, an ultra-limited-edition 7-inch vinyl autographed by Taime is available! In true Faster
IN THIS MOMENT Announce 2025 Hell Hath No Fury Tour Dates
Today, In This Moment announced their 2025 Hell Hath No Fury Tour. The 22-city tour kicks off on July 16 at Epic Events Center in Green Bay making stops across the U.S. in Nashville, Memphis, Detroit and more before wrapping
90s Alt Rocker Tracy Bonham Returns With New Single And Video “Jumping Bean”
Tracy Bonham is a classically trained violinist and pianist turned alternative singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 1996 with her twice GRAMMY™ nominated album, The Burdens of Being Upright (Island Records). This debut album cast Bonham into the global spotlight with MTV
Pop Superstar Debbie Gibson Releasing Tell-All Memoir
In her long-awaited debut, Debbie Gibson reflects on the lessons she learned in her years as a young pop pioneer and on her hard-earned journey to embrace her authentic self, allowing her to lead the healthy, engaged—and electric!—life she does
David Lee Roth Does Van Halen Set At M3 Festival And Fans Are Impressed
David Lee Roth, the ever-charismatic frontman of Van Halen, is now 70 years old. In recent years, he has faced criticism that his voice was not what it was in his heyday, but after hearing his May 3rd performance at
KIX Get Career-Spanning Box Set Release With Demos CD Included
Eight CD collection of KIX’s seven albums. Forming in Maryland in 1976, like many of their hard rock contemporaries, KIX started out as a bar band, playing hard rock covers of the day. By the time they signed to Atlantic
Vinnie Vincent Invasion Teases Release Of New Album Judgement Day: Guitarmageddon 1
The Official Vinnie Vincent Invasion Facebook Page has announced the following regarding the upcoming new album release: VINNIE VINCENT INVASIONJUDGMENT DAY GUITARMAGEDDONfeaturing;(VINNIE VINCENT and ROBERT FLEISCHMAN) THE LTD ED. COLLECTION1000 UNITS WORLDWIDEGATEFOLDPHOTO BOOKPOSTERand more In a separate post a sample
Watch Foreign Air Deliver A Funky 80s Synth Sound In New Video For “Smile”
Alternative duo Foreign Air announced they will release their third studio album, Such That I May Glow, on August 22, 2025. The record is darkly ruminative and imminently danceable, abundant in soaring melodies and atmospheric ’80s synths. Front men Jesse
Warrant Gets 30th Anniversary Remastered Release Of Ultraphobic Album
Warrant was formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their double platinum debut
Listen To Psykosis Unleash Old-School Thrash Sound On “Boiling Point”
Irish thrash titans Psykosis are back, louder and more unhinged than ever with the announcement of their long-anticipated second album, ‘Mind Games’, which is out now. A riotous celebration of the album’s release will take place at The Grand Social
See The List Of American Music Awards 2025 Nominees
The American Music Awards ceremony will be held on May 26th, 2025, in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on CBS. Check out the list of nominees for 2025 below: Artist of the Year Ariana GrandeBillie EilishChappell RoanKendrick LamarMorgan
Listen To Death Angel’s New Song “Wrath (Bring Fire)”
Thrash masters Death Angel have just released their first new song in the last six years called “Wrath (Bring Fire)”. Death Angel announced the following regarding the release: Our new song “Wrath (Bring Fire)” is out now! Give it a
Hear Lana Del Ray’s Brand New Song “Bluebird”
The always mysterious Lana Del Ray has released her latest single “Bluebird” from her yet to be named upcoming album that is expected to see release sometime in 2025.
Watch Wolf Van Halen Play For Vampires In New Video
Wolfgang Van Halen’s band Mammoth has released a brand new single and video for the song “The End” with nods to “From Dusk Til Dawn and Michael Jackson’s Thriller video. Mammoth – The End (Official Video) Directed By: Robert Rodriguez
Jill Sobule Dies In House Fire At 66
Jill Sobule’s Official Facebook has posted the following regarding her untimely death: Jill Sobule, the ground-breaking, award-winning, singer-songwriter and fierce human rights activist, who made history with her 1995 single “I Kissed a Girl” as the first openly gay-themed song
Classic Rockers Sweet To Release “Level Headed Alternate Mixes And Demos” Album
Sweet‘s Level Headed Alternate Mixes & Demos will be released internationally on June 20th via Metalville Records. Level Headed, originally released in January 1978, was without doubt the most distinctive album Sweet had ever produced up to that point. AllMusic praised
Documentary About Punk Activist Turned Politician, Joe Keithley (D.O.A.) Announced
New Rose/SBC Films has announced the release of Something Better Change, A documentary film that tells the story of punk activist turned politician Joe Keithley. His shocking 2018 victory in Burnaby (the seat of Metro Vancouver’s regional government) was a
British Rock Icons Skunk Anansie Release Video For “Animal”
Today, British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE have released their brand new single, “Animal“! Electronically driven, dark and moody, it has proved an absolute smash hit on the band’s recent sold-out UK & European tour. It possesses an instant classic chorus
Watch I Speak Machine’s “Guts Of Love” Video Ft. Gary Numan
Tara Busch is a Los Angeles-based writer, performer, film composer & producer. In 2013, she co-founded the audio/ visual project I Speak Machine with filmmaker/writer Maf Lewis. In 2022, I Speak Machine released the album WAR, accompanied by an iconic
Dropkick Murphys to Headline D-Day Rally in Support of Veterans
Organizers of the upcoming Unite for Veterans, Unite for America rally are proud to announce that acclaimed Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys will join forces with veterans and their allies on the anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2025, for a
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
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The Top Hard Rock And Metal Albums Of 2024
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Hair Metal Bands Of The 80s And 90s
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How Many Of These One Hit Wonders From 1980-1981 Do you Remember?
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Check Out These 80s Metal And Hard Rock Stars’ Real Names
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Interview With Doro Pesch “The Queen Of Metal”
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