80s Heavy Metal

October 6, 2023Another Day Dawns – Finding Peace Through All The Noise (Century Media)Capra – Errors (Blacklight)Carnifex – Necromanteum (Nuclear Blast)Christian Death – Death Mix Re-Release (Cleopatra)Dogstar – Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees (Dillon Street)Heavy Load – Riders Of The Ancient Storm (No Remorse)Impellitteri – The Complete Beast Box Set (Cherry…

September 1, 2023Eaten By Snakes – Peace & Love (Shield)Eclipse – Megalomanium (Frontiers)Empire State Bastard – Rivers Of Heresy (Roadrunner)Firewind – Still Raging (AFM)GWAR – Battle Maximus 10th Anniversary Edition (Pit)Marduk – Memento Mori (Century Media)Outergods – A Kingdom Built Upon The Wreckage Of Heaven (Prosthetic)Peter Frampton – Peter Frampton At Royal Albert Hall (UMe)Phil Campbell…

Barbie® celebrates the iconic “Queen of Rock and Roll,” Stevie Nicks, with a Barbie® doll in her likeness. Nicks achieved worldwide success with the band Fleetwood Mac before embarking on a critically acclaimed, chart-topping solo career. Known for her captivating stage…

The new Vixen single “Red” is out NOW! Check out the new music video here and download and stream it on all of your favorite apps! Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/red/1706076429?i=1706076430 Spotify: https://spotify.link/WHtuNe8KyDb https://youtu.be/HGI8Odkotrk Visit the links below for more on Vixen: http://www.vixenofficial.com/…

Las Vegas-based melodic hard rock quartet Generation Landslide features Cold Sweat drummer Anthony White out front singing and playing lead guitar and former Lillian Axe drummer Kenny Koudelka behind the drum kit. Singer Anthony White spoke with us and did…

The iconic KK’S PRIEST – featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – have finally unveiled their new sophomore…

The upcoming debut album from SOLEDRIVER  (Sweet / Del Vecchio) is a collaboration between two extremely talented and prolific songwriters, musicians, and producers, Michael Sweet (Stryper, Boston, Iconic, Sweet & Lynch) and Alessandro Del Vecchio (Edge Of Forever, Hardline, Jorn). The…

Europe has returned with a brand new single “Hold Your Head Up”. No need to wait for The Final Countdown, you can watch it right here: https://youtu.be/KOjxcunm2sc Europe recorded the song at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm with producer Klas Åhlund…

The debut studio album by Sons Of The Divide, “Sinners Saints Rage and Grace,” was meticulously crafted during the early months of 2023 at the renowned Red Medicine Recordings in Pittsburgh, PA. It’s a hard-hitting, passionate masterpiece that promises to…

Imagine finding this under the tree on Christmas morning! One of the coolest items we’ve ever offered in the Stryper store. Featuring a classic “ugly Christmas” design, the sweater is incredibly soft, comfortable and well-crafted. The band recently got to…

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the newest studio album from Lynch Mob, “Babylon”. The band is known for its high energy, guitar-driven, hard rock vibe, while featuring elements of classic rock, blues, and metal,…

Firehouse vocalist C.J. Snare has posted the following on the Official Firehouse Facebook Page regarding his upcoming surgery: TO ALL OUR FANS. IT BREAKS MY HEART TO LET YOU KNOW THAT, BECAUSE OF DOCTOR’S ORDERS, I WILL NOT BE PERFORMING…

One of the most sensational and exciting frontmen of his time, Randy O made an impact on the industry in his brief career run before eventually walking away from it completely.   Born in Pasadena California, Randy was not too far…

Glenn Hughes is known as “The Voice Of Rock”, and with good reason. After stints in bands like Trapeze, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and more recently The Dead Daisies, and of course, an incredible solo career, his versatility, and soulful…

The GMA Dove Awards, the Christian equivalent to the Grammy Awards, has announced their nominees for 2023. Skillet, one of the biggest bands of the past two decades has been a juggernaut when it comes to the Dove Awards. They…

OTEP unleashes her acerbic arsenal with her latest sonic attack, “The Way I Am,” following closely behind the fury-filled shrapnel of her previous single, “Ostracized,” from upcoming album The God Slayer, available worldwide September 15th. OTEP’s unapologetic, nu-metal reimagination of Eminem’s…

One of the most-aired hard rock bands on MTV during the late ’80s and early ’90s was Winger, a band who had it all – expert chops, chart success, arena tours, etc. And now for the first time ever, the…

Renowned around the world as one of the greatest and most distinctive heavy metal vocalists of all time, Bruce Dickinson will be releasing a brand new solo album in early 2024 on BMG Records. Entitled The Mandrake Project it sees him reunited…

And now for something completely different…Queensryche gives us their version of the Billy Idol smash hit “Rebel Yell” which is a bonus track on the band’s latest album “Digital Noise Alliance”. https://youtu.be/egNisxVj1LA

Taken from the new album 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒏 out 27 October, Dokken has released a new animated video for the brand new song “Gypsy”. https://youtu.be/cXHdy2dTX5s Gypsy is the second song from the new album to be released. Listen to the…

It is universally agreed that one of the greatest heavy metal vocalists of all-time is Rob Halford – who is often referred to as the “Metal God” due to his distinctive, multi-octave singing voice, and his larger-than-life, leather n’ studs…

KK’S PRIEST – the iconic heavy metal group of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award-winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – will proudly reveal their new…

Each year, it seems that the remaining 80s hard rock and metal bands that are still putting out new music seem to get smaller and smaller.  However, don’t let that discourage you as a metal fan, because at this point…

It’s been a trying couple of years for one of the most enduring institutions of Southern Rock. In 2021, beloved veterans Black Oak Arkansas lost one of their founding members, guitarist, songwriter, and vibrant, rebellious spirit Rickie Lee Reynolds. Reynolds,…

When a band’s been featured on outlets like The Occult Unveiled podcast and Witches & Pagans Magazine in addition to the world’s biggest hard rock magazines, you can bet a new single called “Rise Of The Witches” isn’t going to follow the…

Steve Vai has posted the following update on G3: G3 is back! After close to 30 years, the original G3 lineup will be going out again with myself, Joe & Eric.  I’ve been hoping for this for as long as…

Many artists have long careers in music by doing one thing well and doing that same thing over and over again. And then there’s Iggy Pop. Like his early collaborator and co-conspirator, David Bowie, Pop evolved and morphed multiple times…

Duran Duran have revealed the official music video for their latest track and album namesake Danse Macabre. With creative director Linc Gasking at the helm, this stunning new clip showcases cutting-edge, AI-driven techniques, some of which were only launched as recently as last weekend. The…

SIGLOS is a heavy metal band combining aspects of Black Metal, Doom Metal, and Industrial Metal. The group features lead guitarist Sin Quirin, formerly of Ministry, Lords of Acid, American Head Charge and Society 1, and lead vocalist Pedro Sanchez…

Dangerous Toys, the bad boys of southern sleaze rock, capped their incredible run of powerful, memorable studio albums in 1999 with a spectacular live album that they deemed simply too good to follow up. Vitamins And Crash Helmets Tour Live thus became…

The artwork for Kill Devil Hill’s third full-length release, “Seas Of Oblivion”, was created by legendary dark artist Mister Sam Shearon who has worked with rock royalty such as Filter, Ministry, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Pantera, Jason Charles Miller and Iron Maiden. The upcoming…

Always the most controversial album in Motörhead’s catalog, Another Perfect Day was up against it from the start. After former Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson replaced Fast Eddie Clarke, the band’s sixth studio album presented what Lemmy called a more…

On the heels of the excitement about the recent announcement of the upcoming Fall co- headline tour, industrial music icons Static-X are releasing a music video for the first original track from the upcoming album Project Regeneration: Vol. 2. The song “Stay Alive” is…

After gaining notoriety internationally touring with renowned tribute band  The Iron Maidens and original newcomers  Heaven Below, female rocker from Dallas, Texas Nikki Stringfield is set to release her first full-length album featuring her solo work. Described best by Nikki herself, “Apocrypha” is…

Kalamity Kills, the band identity for the music of Jamie Rowe, has announced their self-titled debut album, “Kalamity Kills.” The album will be released to all digital outlets on September 15th, 2023. Funded by fans via Kickstarter, the album was…

“I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days. I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding. We’ll need to postpone a few dates so that…

Stryper’s drummer, Robert Sweet had this to say about the release: Exciting News: To Hell with the Devil, Live from SpiritHouse (Video) is now available on some of your favorite video streaming platforms. During the pandemic we recorded and premiered…

Tigertailz have announced the following regarding brand new music: Tigertailz to release 4 track 12″ colour vinyl EP ‘A Little Bit Of Rock’ *This will be the first new physical product since 2016 and feature the band’s new singer Ashley Edison.*Side 1…

The heavy and sinister groove-laden track explores the concept of making a Mephistophelian bargain for diabolical favors to achieve your Hollywood dreams. https://youtu.be/Y8B1ncB_j7Q The song was recorded at Fab Factory Studios and produced by Mike Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, Plain…

The song is a bonus track from their FULL THROTTLE LIVE album that was released on May 26, 2023. The album was recorded live at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis. https://youtu.be/54pwo5XYHeM “SOS (TOO BAD)” is an old Aerosmith song that…

Christian Death’s iconic Death Mix bursts through the mausoleum door after 27 years since its original release. This brand-new reissue brings new life to the macabre work of art, complete with remastered audio, a new track list, and original artwork by acclaimed…

The 1980s gave rise to the fast-growing Christian rock and metal scene, and Whitecross led the way. Whitecross’s early sound is often compared to Ratt and they have enjoyed a very long run of popularity with a worldwide fan base.…

Date: August 26th, 2023 Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater The Freaks On Parade Tour hit Tampa Florida like a hurricane. The concert featured Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Filter, and most importantly, to me, Ministry. I’ve never shied away from the…

On September 15th internationally, Hells Headbangers will release on cassette tape a grand total of ten albums and one EP from the legendary Cannibal Corpse. Each of these tape editions will be strictly limited to 300 copies and will feature special…

Date: August 26th Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater, Tampa, FL Filter got the opening spot on the Freaks On Parade tour which also included Ministry, Alice Cooper, and Rob Zombie. Taking the stage around 6:15 pm, just as the sun…

Live shots from The Freaks On Parade Tour on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XS ROCK)

W.A.S.P. announce ‘The 7 Savage: 1984-1992’ deluxe 8LP boxset from their ‘Capitol Years’, with studio album half-speed mastering, LP of bonus tracks, 60 page book, posters and numbered certificate. The 7 Savage: 1984-1992 will be released Friday 27th October 2023…

LYNCH MOB, announces new studio album ‘Babylon’. The band is known for their high energy hard rock and guitar-driven vibe, while featuring elements of classic rock, blues, and metal, with a propensity for improvisation. https://youtu.be/WOx_8rXkCSo Joining revered guitarist and band founder George Lynch (The End…

Live concert shots of Alice Cooper on The Freaks On Parade Tour on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XSROCK)

Live shots of Ministry on The Freaks On Parade Tour in Tampa Florida on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XSROCK)

Flashback to 1982. It is spring in Essen, Stauderstraße in the Altenessen district, a small musty rehearsal room in an industrial wasteland area. Three long-haired hopefuls have tuned their instruments and are hard at work, recording their first demo tape…

Since their formation in 1994, SEVENDUST have attained success with three consecutive RIAA gold-certified albums, a Grammy nomination, have sold millions of records worldwide, and toured with some of rock’s most renowned names (Ozzy Osbourne, Tool, and Megadeth, among others).…

Former Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden who co-wrote some of the band’s many hits including “Here I Go Again’ has passed away at age 72. Marsden’s family has released the following statement regarding his death: On behalf of his family, it…

Filter is always creative with each album outing and their latest, “The Algorithm” is no exception to that rule. This album sees Richard Patrick really reaching for the stars with insightful lyrics, poignant topics and some great new songs that…

In celebration of their 35 years as a touring and recording act, multi-platinum artist, Winger released ‘Seven’ in May. It’s the 7th studio album from the band and their first new studio album since 2014’s ‘Better Days Comin’’. The album features all…

Following the release of their 2022-debut Blood In Blood Out (AFM Records), IRON ALLIES – featuring former ACCEPT members  Herman  Frank and David Reece – have shared a brand new video for “Martyrs Burn”! The clip for the stomping, heavy riff-anthem, taken off the band’s…

Every album paints a picture. Instead of utilizing a brush and canvas, Vandenberg paints with towering vocals, earthquaking rhythms, and the iconic and instantly recognizable fretwork of guitarist and namesake Adrian Vandenberg. Joined by vocalist Mats Levén, drummer Koen Herfst,…

After nearly forty years at the forefront of the hard rock scene, Jetboy is, once again, bringing their talents center stage with the release of “Dream Weaver,” a tribute to chart-topping singer-songwriter Gary Wright. The “Dream Weaver,” single is available today through Cleopatra Records and honors…

Guitar legend George Lynch will release his sophomore instrumental album “Guitars at The End of the World” via Rat Pak Records on September 08, 2023, an album which features 10 all new studio tracks along with 3 new bonus tracks.…

    Introducing Heroes Of The Great WarSecond EP of Echoes Of The Modern Age trilogy OUT NOW!     Following the successful launch of the Weapons Of The Modern Age EP on September 30, 2022, SABATON are excited to announce that Heroes Of…

Forty-Five years young, British hard rock royalty GIRLSCHOOL today releases their hair-raising new single “Cold Dark Heart.” The song is found on the band’s upcoming album, WTFortyfive?,out this Friday via Silver Lining Music. Musically, “Cold Dark Heart” unveils a more…

Christian Musical Festival Uprise Fest is set to feature great rock bands from across the entire Christian musical spectrum including quite a few big name metal artists including Skillet, Stryper and Red and an assortement of great up and coming…

Iconic avant-garde Slovenian band Laibach are hitting fans with a one-two punch this summer as they unveil their riveting rendition of Rammstein’s international, chart-topping, satirical song “Amerika” for the much-anticipated A Tribute To Rammstein album (Cleopatra Records August 25). This…

A YouTube user calling themselves Hot Shoe, Burnin’ Down the Avenue has posted a video of the Van Halen concert from 1984 live at the Castle Donnington Festival on their Monsters Of Rock Tour. It’s like travelling in a time…

BraveWords.com recently announced the launch of BraveWords Records and now BraveWords Records is excited to announce their debut signing of Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse. Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse will release their first title for BraveWords Records in 2024. The core of the band…

LIMITED EDITION DELUXE 5LP+7″ & 4 CD BOX SETS FEATURING DIO’S FINAL 4 STUDIO ALBUMS: ANGRY MACHINES, MAGICA, KILLING THE DRAGON, AND MASTER OF THE MOON TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 22NDDIO DOCUMENTARY DREAMERS NEVER DIE TO BE RELEASED ON BLU-RAY AND…

Lead singer for Bang Tango, Joe Leste has posted the following on his Official Facebook page regarding his recent stroke: Hey Peeps- My blood pressure medicine failed me last week and I had a stroke. I am currently in a…

The notorious 90s collaboration between legendary guitarist Mike Green and infamous singer/songwriter/bassist Lemmy has been given a new life thanks to the release of their newly-envisioned song “Paradise.” Remixed by raucous rockabilly rockers The Brains, the single will be available…

Mexican death grind band BRUJERIA put the world of cartels and ritualistic murder on wax with a brutal power equivalent to when Compton arrived in pop culture via NWA. On September 15th, the band will unleash their fifth full-length album Esto Es Brujeria…

Famed and recognized Danish hard rock singer/songwriter RONNIE ATKINS (of Pretty Maids) has announced the upcoming release of his third studio album, ‘Trinity’, on October 13, 2023. The first single from the album is the title track and it is out…

Guns N’ Roses has just released a brand new single and video for the song “Perhaps”. The band are currently on tour and will supposedly record a new album in the near future. “Perhaps” along with previous single releases “Hard…

Southern California metal outfit LEATHERWOLF have announced the release of their latest video and single, ‘Thunder (MMXXII)’, in support of the forthcoming ‘Kill The Hunted’ vinyl edition. A powerful remake of their 1989 ‘Street Ready’ classic, ‘Thunder (MMXXII)’ will be…

MEMBERS OF EVANESCENCE, ALICE COOPER AND GRANNY 4 BARREL ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE NEW BAND- “KILLINGTON PIT” https://youtu.be/PY3zem7Fd5s Born from the pandemic, this unique and unexpected collaboration features the theatrical Granny 4 Barrel singer Terry LeRoi, Alice Cooper bassist Chuck…

As the world continues hanging on by a thread through pandemics, wildfires, climate change, social-political chaos and social media-fueled conspiracy theories, at least there’s Ministry to get us through. Industrial provocateur Al Jourgensen is ready to unleash his latest missives…

GENUS ORDINIS DEI are back with a new metal music series and full-length concept album entitled The Beginning. https://youtu.be/LGutHVQ8xFE GENUS ORDINIS DEI are back with a new metal music series and full-length concept album entitled The Beginning. Earlier today the band…

DORO´s new masterpiece – Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud – will be released worldwide on October 27th via Nuclear Blast. For this special anniversary album, celebrating her 40th year in music, it would be unthinkable not to have some guests of honour involved.…

Canada-based christian rock celebrities THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH are excited to announce their comeback after six years and they do it in style! The band will soon release “The End Is Where We Begin: Reignited”, including newly recorded performances morphed with…

During rehearsals in New York Brian, Michael & Doug were jamming on ‘Slide It In’ and it rocked! It brought back memories of their time together in Whitesnake.  https://youtu.be/O05mXTYk5Mc As the Daisies have done in the past with other great…

Relive the pinnacle of ‘80s new wave with this fantastic vintage concert from icons, Missing Persons! Recorded during a single night at a club in San Francisco, this special concert finds the band at the peak of their popularity and…

Legendary rockers Vixen have returned to put on a great performance at the 2023 version of the annual Wacken Open Air Festival. The band, now fronted by Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale) have been hitting the live circuit hard for several…

Swiss heavy metal band BURNING WITCHES have revealed a blazing live performance video for the attacking track “Unleash The Beast”, cut from their recent fifth full-length, ‘The Dark Tower’! https://youtu.be/EMMwKDrKorQ After storming the charts with their new album and peaking…

Check out these 80’s Hard Rock And Metal Stars’ Real Names! Some of these names are well known to fans, while others might find these stars real names both fascinating and understandable why they chose a stage name in some…

“’I’m Alright’ is the single that is coinciding with the album release. The video is really fun continuing the story that was established from ‘Don’t Back Down’ and ‘Another Celebration at the End of the World.’ I think it’s really…

Legendary rockers, NIGHT RANGER are releasing a brand-new live album titled, ’40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra’, that is due out October 20, 2023. The live album and live performance footage will be available on CD, Vinyl…

OTEP has returned! Alt metal renegade and force to be reckoned with, OTEP, breaks her silence with a brand new single, “Ostracized,” which arrives on the heels of her brilliant cover of Billie Eilish’s “You Should See Me In A…

Legendary death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE today unleash their latest single and accompanying video for “Summoned For Sacrifice.” The pulverizing new hymn comes by way of the band’s sixteenth studio album, Chaos Horrific, set for release on September 22nd via Metal…

Van Halen will release The Collection II box set on October 6th, 2023. It will be released in both a vinyl and a CD boxset concentrating on the Sammy Hagar years with the band. Read the official press release from…

Here’s the first taste of the new, upcoming Dokken album set to be released in October. This is the first new studio album from Dokken in over ten years, with Broken Bones being released all the way back in 2012.…

Released in 1983 at the height of the Satanic Panic, SHOUT AT THE DEVIL catapulted Mötley Crüe to superstardom. Delivering on the hype and promise of their PLATINUM debut, Too Fast For Love, Mötley Crüe’s second album hit the US…

Released from their second album “Too-Rye-Ay”, “Come On Eileen” hit #1 in both the U.K. and U.S. charts. It’s been featured on many playlists as well as many top # singles lists of the 1980s. https://youtu.be/6BODDyZRF6A Dexys Midnight Runners have…

Here is the live video to “”Nameless Warrior”” taken from Japan’s metal band LOVEBITES’ brand-new live Blu-ray/DVD ‘KNOCKIN’ AT HEAVEN’S GATE – LIVE IN TOKYO 2023′ featuring night 1 of their two comeback shows “”WE ARE THE RESURRECTION”” with new…

https://youtu.be/tGeSEbYzhBU Swedish viking metal marauders, AMON AMARTH continue their domination with a brand new music video for their epic Valhalla feast track “Heidrun” off their chart-topping record “The Great Heathen Army”. Additionally, AMON AMARTH have unleashed a special 4-track digital single of…

Guitar legend George Lynch will release his sophomore instrumental album “Guitars at The End of the World” via Rat Pak Records on September 08, 2023, an album which features 10 all-new studio tracks along with 3 new bonus tracks. The…

You know the name and you can’t mistake the voice. Now you can read the incredible story of how a shy, music-loving teenager called Gaynor Hopkins morphed into legendary international superstar Bonnie Tyler, and carved out an extraordinary career that…

KK’S PRIEST – the iconic heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – recently…

Listen at https://lnk.to/XJapan-Angel https://youtu.be/fJeqwAmhlrc X Japan is the most successful rock group in Japanese history. Led by composer, drummer, and pianist Yoshiki, the band has sold more than 30 million albums, singles, and videos combined, sold out Japan’s 55,000-seat Tokyo…

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have released a video for their new single ‘Hammer And Dance’. The new track is the second song to be taken from their upcoming third album, Kings Of The Asylum, which will be released…

August 4, 20231914 – Eschatology Of War Re-Release (Napalm)An Autumn For Crippled Children – Closure (Prosthetic)Crypta – Shades Of Sorrow (Napalm)Devin Townsend – Devolution #3: Empath Live In America (InsideOut)Edward Reekers – The Liberty Project (Music Theories)High On Fire -…

Because of the extensive back injuries suffered by Blackie Lawless during the European leg of the 40th Anniversary Tour, the W.A.S.P. 2023 U.S. Tour will be canceled until Spring 2024. Tickets and VIP packages can be refunded at the point…

An all-new Kobra is back and ready to strike with their boldest and most forceful album yet! https://youtu.be/u3wU0Nb7L3s King Kobra founder Carmine Appice is joined once again by longtime bassist Johnny Rod, and vocalist Paul Shortino who welcome to the…

BLACKBIRD ANGELS — founded by guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns) and bassist/vocalist Todd Kerns (Slash, Toque, Heroes and Monsters) — have announced the upcoming release of their debut album, ‘Solsorte’, on September 8th. The first single from the album, “Shut…

Who’s ready to get DIRTY again? Following its debut last month, when it provided the score for TNT’s 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs retrospective, today, Dirty Honey announces the release of its brand new single, “Won’t Take Me Alive,” a literal,…

The prince of darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne has had to cancel his upcoming performance at the Power Trip Festival this year. Ozzy states: As painful as this is, I’ve had to make the decision to bow out of performing on…

KK’S PRIEST Featuring Former Judas Priest Members K.K. Downing and Tim “Ripper” Owens, Announces New Album Details New Album, The Sinner Rides Again, out September 29, 2023 via New Label Home Napalm Records | Pre-Order HERE https://youtu.be/Sypj3SPBKKU On the blazing…

The term “legendary” is often thrown around loosely these days, but the word legendary absolutely applies to the Misfits. The Misfits hit the scene as a DIY punk band. With no massive media campaigns, no videos on MTV rotation, and…

Rock and roll royalty Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons have announced details of their upcoming third album Kings Of The Asylum. The album will be released on 1st September through Nuclear Blast Records, and will be the first studio…

On October 27th,2023, the 19-song masterpiece by Doro called Conqueress – Forever Strong And Proud will be released worldwide via Nuclear Blast. Conqueress – Forever Strong And Proud is a phenomenal album and the result of intensive, hard work that…

Deko Entertainment is excited to bring you a brand new album from 80’s metal act HURRICANE! Original members Robert Sarzo and Tony Cavazo are back with “Reconnected” dropping in August. Hurricane is an American heavy metal band formed in 1983, originally…

Greta Van Fleet Singer Josh Kiszka has posted the following on his Instagram account: Where I’ve settled a home in Tennessee, legislators are proposing bills that threaten the freedom of love. It’s imperative that I speak my truth for not…

July 7, 2023Blackbraid – Blackbraid II (Self)Bloodbound – Tales From The North (AFM)Butcher Babies – Eye For An Eye/…Til The World’s Blind (Century Media)Feuerchwanz – Fegefeuer (Napalm)Hatebreed – The Rise Of Brutality/Supremacy Re-Release (Dissonance)Nita Strauss – The Call Of The Void (Sumerian)Withering Scorn – Prophets Of Demise (Frontiers) July 14, 2023Atheist – Elements Re-Release (Nuclear Blast)Atheist…

The Metal God Rob Halford from Judas Priest has recorded a duet with country legend Dolly Parton for her new album Rockstar. Parton, who was reluctantly inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame announced that she would record…

Several YouTube users have posted live footage of TNT performing at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 9th, 2023. Check out the videos below and read the excerpt posted on TNT’s official page below: What would the history of Norwegian…

Hanoi Rocks vocalist Michael Monroe finally met Motley Crue singer Vince Neil for the first time after the Rockfest show. Motley Crue’s Vince Neil was charged with vehicular manslaughter as well as driving under the influence of alcohol in the…

A note from SteelHeart Management: Miljenko Matijević will be postponing some upcoming tour dates due to complications from a recent surgery. Following the surgery, doctors found a hole in his heart, known as a PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale). Much like…

The 80s were the decade of excess and musically that was absolutely true as well. The hard rock and heavy metal musical landscape exploded with band members with huge, hairsprayed hair, and outlandish, often colorful outfits, and both male and…

The 1980s hard rock and metal scene is widely known as a generation of excess and a lot of over-the-top imagery. In fact, most people refer to the 80s as the decade of Hair Metal or Glam Metal because many…

Extreme turn up the melody with new single “Other Side Of The Rainbow” – a track that joins the ranks of “More Than Words,” Hole Hearted,” and “Seven Sundays” as one of the groups most soulful journeys into the depths of…

June 2, 2023Atlases – Between The Day & I (Lifeforce)Avenged Sevenfold – Life Is But A Dream (Warner)Black Sabbath – Live Evil 40th Anniversary Edition (Rhino)Bongzilla – Dab City (Heavy Psych Sounds)Buckcherry – Vol. 10 (Round Hill)Dieth – To Hell…

The 1980s were an awesome time thanks to the glam/hair metal scene. The image almost became as important as the music during this period, and MTV helped keep that image front and center.  With this list, we’re not ranking who…

The Go-Gos guitarist and backing vocalist Jane Wiedlin happily shows of her birthday suit in a new photo on her 65th birthday. On Jane’s Facebook Page, where she posted the photo, She had this to say: This is sixty five.…

Ten years ago The Dead Daisies burst onto the music scene with a mission to gather some of the finest musicians in the world and simply put, play some good old fashioned, no bullshit Rock’N’Roll!!After a decade of recording and…

Deadline Music has just announced the release of “Heavy Hitters II” a new upcoming album and sequel to “Heavy Hitters” by ex-Dokken guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson. The album continues the trend of the first album with the…

Legendary glam metal band Tigertailz has released the following info regarding their brand-new song and video: https://youtu.be/5GWGe5Bfx3U ‘You Can’t Stop The Rock’ is now available from all the usual digital outlets.This will be the first new music written by the…

The Go-Go’s and solo artist Belinda Carlisle has just released a brand new EP, her first new solo music in six years! Kismet has a nice balance between playful fun with tracks like “Big Big Love” and “If U Go”…

SUM 41 has decided to disband after 27 years. You can see their statement below:

Lead singer for Kix Steve Whiteman announced on stage at the M3 festival that the band is officially ending and that they will play their final show in September in Maryland. Steve cited his own, and drummer Jimmy Chalfant’s failing…

Formed in 1981, Savage Grace was never a band that was mentioned alongside 80s metal bands like Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Ratt, Quiet Riot, etc. But, the band has just released their first album in 37 years, Sign Of The…

While I rarely agree with The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame and many of the inductees that it chooses, (even more so, the ones that don’t get chosen that truly belong), I was happy to see the Hall induct…

The always controversial Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame has shockingly ignored the fan vote for 2023 nominees and entirely left Cyndi Lauper out of the inductees. While it was a good class for 80s singers that includes George Michael,…

Announcing Aerosmith’s PEACE OUT Farewell Tour Today, four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith have announced their final outing – PEACE OUT with special guest The Black Crowes! The monumental 40-date North American tour kicks off in Philadelphia on…

Belinda Carlisle, singer for The Go-Go’s has announced a surprise release of a new solo album called “Kismet”. Belinda has posted the following info regarding the album: We are now making 5,000 copies of #Kismet in CD format and it will be…

May 5, 2023Blood Ceremony – The Old Ways Remain (Rise Above)Burning Witches – The Dark Tower (Napalm)Currents – The Death We Seek (SharpTone)Curse Of Cain – Curse Of Cain (Atomic Fire)Dave Lombardo – Rites Of Percussion (Ipecac)Death Goals – A Garden Of Dead Flowers (Prosthetic)Deathstars – Everything Destroys You (Nuclear Blast)The Devil Wears Prada…

On May 9, 2023, MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT will release “Sinister Whisperz IV: The Bedroom Tapes (1987-1988)”. This fourth release in the artist’s retrospective series focuses on the pre-band days, when the duo were just beginning to…

Extreme’s latest single “Rise” has seen unprecedented success following its debut on March 1 alongside a fiery music video which has received over 2M views to date. The critically acclaimed song, from their new album “Six” out June 9 via earMUSIC,…

Try Your Hand At The Metal Anime Easter Egg Hunt (By Easter Egg, we mean hidden (and not so hidden) Heavy Metal references throughout the show, which you can have a blast finding) There is an anime called Bastard!! Originally…

Long-running band L.A. Guns continue their recent trend of releasing great albums with their brand new one “Black Diamonds”. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, something incredible happens when Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis are in a…

Metallica is arguably one of the biggest and greatest-selling bands in heavy metal history. That hasn’t changed the fact that their fans have been divided over their various musical shifts and turns over the course of their career. With the…

White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp spoke with us about his new album “Songs Of White Lion”. He gives us the scoop on why he’s doing this album as a solo artist and why He thinks there will never be a…

Coming June 9, 2023 RATT Limited Edition 180g 5LP & 7″ Single Box Set! All Five Atlantic Albums Newly Remastered by Andy Pearce! Includes Replica Tour Book, Poster, Bumper Sticker & More! With (2) RATT “Best of” records gone platinum…

Ace has announced the following regarding the set: Hey rockers! We have some exciting news! My team and I have been working hard to bring you something special, and it’s finally ready to rock n roll!  Introducing The 21st Century…

Metallica has issued the following update: We’re done teasing… check out the new album’s title track, “72 Seasons,” available to stream and download now! We’re just two short weeks away from the release of the full album, so that means…

Artist: Overkill Album: Scorched Label: Nuclear Blast Records Release Date: April 14th, 2023 Overkill is like AC/DC to me in the fact that you always kind of know what you’re going to get soundwise from a new album by them.…

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 at the Empire Polo Club In Indio, California. https://youtu.be/u4pUmO-w0qI Details on tickets can be found at…

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 the long-running hard rockers.The album is out on April 14th! https://youtu.be/0hbkUfaDQMA Written and recorded over the…

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 yesterday evening & is now in hospital in a stable condition, awaiting news of further surgery/treatment.…

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 album marks the first release since the tragic death of legendary frontman Mike Howe who passed in July…

Check out Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy’s homage to the 60’s Go-Go scene! https://vimeo.com/810692346 Pearcy is never far from the studio and constantly writing, recording, and always scratching his creative itch. As much as he is the singer of a legendary…

On March 13th, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was attacked outside of his hotel in Fort Lauderdale Florida by a man who rushed him and knocked him to the ground, causing injury to Allen who hit his head. Rick Allen,…

April 7, 2023Angus McSix – Angus McSix And The Sword Of Power (Napalm)KISS – Off The Soundboard: Poughkeepsie, New York 1984 (UMe)Linkin Park – Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition (Warner)Paul Gilbert – The Dio Album (Music Theories)Powerwolf – Interludium (Napalm)Savage Hands – Rock Bottom EP (SharpTone)Sunrot – The Unfailing Rope (Prosthetic)Tribulation – Hamaratia EP (Century Media) April…

For four decades, OVERKILL have been the trailblazers in producing some of the most signature moments in the world of metal. On April 14th, the New Jersey Thrash legends will bludgeon your ears with their twentieth studio album, entitled Scorched via Nuclear…

Often reclusive rock star Billy Squier has returned with his first new song in 25 years. The new track called “Harder On A Woman” can be heard below. https://youtu.be/3zfYmCL_e_I Hopefully, there’s a new full album to follow soon!

Lionel Richie has announced the tour of a lifetime performing his solo hits on tour along with Earth Wind and Fire. https://youtu.be/QErqfJEkJK8 Lionel Richie / Earth Wind And Fire 2023 Concert Dates: Aug 4 Fri • 7:30pm Lionel Richie and…

Rocklahoma welcomes Godsmack, Pantera, Rob Zombie, Limp Bizkit, Bush, Chevelle, Corey Taylor and many more top rock acts to America’s Biggest Labor Day Weekend Party, Friday, September 1 – Sunday, September 3 at Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor,…

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 Hall in Sarasota, FL, and will include stops in New Orleans, Chicago, and Los Angeles metro…

Metallica has released another single and video from their upcoming album 72 Seasons for the track “If Darkness Had A Son”. https://youtu.be/x_t53a5Ons0 The new album will be released on April 14th, 2023. 72 Seasons Shadows Follow Screaming Suicide Sleepwalk My…

Multi-platinum hard rock heroes EXTREME—Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums)—have today (March 1) unveiled the video for “Rise,” which marks the first single from their upcoming album SIX, out June 9 via earMUSIC.…

The legendary Motorhead released their final studio album “Bad Magic” in 2015. To celebrate that iconic album the band has now released the album in an expanded format called “Bad Magic: SERIOUSLY BAD MAGIC” and it’s loaded with incredible material…

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 of 8 studio albums throughout their long career. Since the beginning, Front 242 has released Geography…

Today, California glam rockers, L.A. Guns share “Shattered Glass”, the second single from their upcoming studio album, ‘Black Diamonds’ which will be released on April 14. Produced by founding member and guitarist, Tracii Guns, ‘Black Diamonds’ is a tour-de-force of…

Metal fans have been eager to hear what the new collaboration, ELEGANT WEAPONS, sounds like, after the formation of the band – comprised of Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer, and Accept drummer Christopher Williams – was first…

Sex, Drugs, and Rock N ‘Roll. Hard rock bands are no strangers to wild tales of groupies and debauchery, but three songs, in particular from well know artists like Motley Crue, KISS and Winger pushed the envelope with their lyrics…

80s Icon Debbie Gibson recently shared this post on her Facebook page in a moving tribute to her Mother: We covered a lot of ground me and this FABULOUS Lady Her legacy and greatest joy was her 4 girls and…

It’s Guns VS Guns in today’s New Song Throwdown! With the Tracii Guns & Phil Lewis releasing their new song “You Betray” and the Steve Riley version releasing their new track “Rewind”. Listen to both songs below and then cast…

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 set! This limited edition (500) three-figure set includes GG Allin, Merle Allin, and Dino Sex. Inspired…

Experience molds and shapes the stories we tell. Having quite literally been born into music, Andrew Hagar’s earliest memories included birthdays on the tour bus and dad carrying him out on stage to the roar of the crowd. However, it…

March 3, 2023Enslaved – Heimdal (Nuclear Blast)Haken – Fauna (InsideOut)Lord Sonny The Unifier – America’s Newest Hitmaker (Interstellar Smoke)Stargazer – Life Will Never Be The Same (Mighty)Temptress – See (Metal Assault)Tragedy – I Am Woman (Napalm) March 10, 2023The Atomic Bitchwax – Live At Freak Valley Fest (Heavy Psych Sounds)Blackmore’s Night – Shadow Of The…

Motley Crue played its first-ever live concert with new guitarist John 5 at Atlantic City, New Jersey on February 10th. John 5 replaces longtime Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars. The band ripped through a greatest-hits show and the audience seemed…

When you talk about legendary bass players in the hard rock metal genre, you can’t have the conversation without including Rudy Sarzo. Rudy has played for the some of the top bands in hard rock including Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot,…

Check out this brand-new heavy rocker by L.A. Guns called “You Betray” https://youtu.be/sv9A6IlHoKU L.A. Guns will release their brand new studio album “Black Diamonds” in April 2023 through Frontiers Music. Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns have announced the album and…

Statement from OZZY OSBOURNE: “This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine.…

On April 14th, the New Jersey Thrash legends will bludgeon your ears with their twentieth studio album, entitled Scorched via Nuclear Blast Records.Today, the band offers fans the first taste of the album with the single, “The Surgeon”. https://youtu.be/H1Hn0olArRo For…

Soulfly released their latest album “Totem” back in August of 2022 and now the band is ready to hit the tour circuit in support of the album. We spoke with frontman Max Cavalera about the recording process for this album,…

L.A. Guns will release their brand new studio album “Black Diamonds” in April 2023 through Frontiers Music. Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns have announced the album and it’s tracklisting is below: “Black Diamonds” track listing: You Betray Wrong About You…

Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman is now heavily rumored to be joining the band on stage for their concert in Tokyo on February 27th. Friedman hasn’t played with the band since 2000. Online sources and a Japanee radio interview all…

Chrissy Steele is a two-time Juno nominee from Victoria, BC, Canada-not a terrible loss considering she was up against Alanis Morrisette and Rush. Her debut album “Magnet to Steele” was released by Chrysalis/EMI records in the 90s. The label pushed…

Metallica is back with their second song released from their upcoming new album 72 Seasons. https://youtu.be/ZDyDpdFZHBo James notes, “‘Screaming Suicide’ addresses the taboo word of suicide. The intention is to communicate about the darkness we feel inside. It’s ridiculous to…

The band, a collaboration between guitarist George Lynch (Lynch Mob, The End Machine, ex-Dokken) and programmer and multi-instrumentalist Joe Haze, started in 2011, and since 2020, has also included L.A. based artist/vocalist Devix Szell. They will release their debut album,…

So, I just received the new Dokken vinyl box set “The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 and it’s quite impressive. These are 180 Gram Audiophile vinyl versions of the first four Dokken studio albums released on Elektra Records (There is a CD…

Feb. 10, 2023Delain – Dark Waters (Napalm)Distant – Heritage (Century Media)In Flames – Foregone (Nuclear Blast)Jenner – To Live Is To Suffer Re-Release (Fighter)Luger – Revelations Of The Sacred Skull (Heavy Psych Sounds)Paramore – This Is Why (Atlantic)Pierce The Veil – The Jaws Of Life (Fearless)Stormo – Endocannibalismo (Prosthetic)Wig Wam – Out Of The Dark (Frontiers) Feb. 17,…

When we think of emo music, we often think of dark clothing and bright colorful hair, gloves with holes for fingers, and emotionally, at times angsty music. Bands like the ridiculously talented My Chemical Romance are among the first to…

Former Stryper bassist Tim Gaines posted a video of Jeff Beck right after his death was announced. It appears someone posted RIP underneath the video as a comment and then seemingly Tim Gaines posted what appears to be a response…

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 Mix Commercial! But don’t say we didn’t warn you….those snacks you got, make me so hungry!…

Members of the band Mr. Big recently announced that they would be doing a reunion of sorts this year which would include live shows. This is spectacular news for rock music fans who appreciate true musicianship. For the last few…

Jaimz posted the following update via his Facebook page: Just to let you all know… I had a medical emergency here on the 23rd December. I’ve suffered a massive stroke… A lovely Xmas present eh!?!?! I am now recuperating, feeling…

Jan. 6, 2023Anti-Flag – Lies They Tell Our Children (Heartagram)Serenity – Memoria DVD/CD (Napalm)Sons Of Cult – Back To The Beginning (Xtreem)Varmia – Prolog EP (M-Theory) Jan. 13, 2023Ahab – The Coral Tombs (Napalm)Antimozdebeast – Vision (Self)Anubis – Decreation Day EP (Self)Beyond The Black – Beyond The Black (Nuclear Blast)Crom – The Era Of Darkness (From The Vaults)Defy…

Christianity and rock n’ roll are often seen as opposites. The hall of fame representing rock also has a questionable history. For example, Justin Beiber is more likely to get in before Pantera. I am writing this article, pretending that…

Emo music is generally seen as having started in the 1990s. The genre is stereotyped by dark clothing, crazy hair, and depressed lyrics. However, there is a lot more to it than that. This genre includes some of the greatest…

Talk about an incredible box set! The new Celtic Frost set appropriately named “Danse Macabre” is full of great music along with some really cool additional surprises. Here’s a look inside to see what I’m talking about: Danse Macabre’ captures…

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. The band released four albums during the 80s, but nothing would ever be as big as…

Metal legends Quiet Riot have just released a new song called “I Can’t Hold On” featuring the late Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali along with current Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo . https://youtu.be/SmWZ2rDe1oQ The song was originally composed by Alex…

Since my last post, I have moved from North Carolina to Texas. While there, Blackie Lawless paid a visit during his band’s first visit to the U.S. in over a decade. What followed was unlike any concert I’d been to…

Metal legends Quiet Riot will release a new song called “I Can’t Hold On” featuring the late Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali along with current Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo on Monday, December 12th. The song was originally composed by…

Recently Steve “Cast Iron” Smith, vocalist for the legendary punk band Red Alert, passed away. His legend lives on if you can access the internet thanks to contributors who post concerts and footage online. Check out this great live concert…

Pantera as a band hadn’t played a song in 20 years. That all changed at Mexico’s Hell & Heaven Metal Fest when a new version of Pantera took the stage with Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne),…

The Official Red Alert band page has posted the following regarding Steve’s untimely passing: It is with the heaviest of hearts that we have to let everyone know that Steve Castiron Smith passed away last night. He had been in hospital for…

Motörhead, the iconic Godfathers of heavy metal, released their 23rd (and final) studio album Bad Magic in 2015. Instantly hailed as one of the best the beloved trio had recorded in many years, Bad Magic: SERIOUSLY BAD MAGIC enjoys a bonus-packed refresh, adding two previously unreleased tracks from those…

Metallica is set to release a new album in April 2023 called 72 Seasons and they’ve just released the first single “Lux AEterna” today. Check it out below: https://youtu.be/_u-7rWKnVVo