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Watch And Listen To Duran Duran Video For Brand New Song

Watch And Listen To Duran Duran Video For Brand New Song “Danse Macabre”

Bobby CaughronSep 15, 20238 min read

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…

MISSING PERSONS See Their First Ever Commercially Released Live Album!

MISSING PERSONS See Their First Ever Commercially Released Live Album!

Bobby CaughronAug 14, 20232 min read

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…

Listen To This Very Unique Performance Of

Listen To This Very Unique Performance Of “You Can Still Rock In America” By NIGHT RANGER with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra’

Bobby CaughronAug 11, 20235 min read

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…

Bonnie Tyler Releases Biography Called “Straight From The Heart”

Bonnie Tyler Releases Biography Called “Straight From The Heart”

Bobby CaughronJul 31, 20232 min read

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…

The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday

The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday

Bobby CaughronMay 21, 20231 min read

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.…

Belinda Carlisle Releasing Surprise Album Called Kismet

Listen To Brand New Belinda Carlisle EP “Kismet”

Bobby CaughronMay 12, 20231 min read

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”…

Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee?

Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee?

Bobby CaughronMay 5, 20233 min read

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…

80s Singers George Michael, Kate Bush, And Chaka Khan Inducted Into Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame...Cyndi Lauper Left Out After Receiving Most Votes

80s Singers George Michael, Kate Bush, And Chaka Khan Inducted Into Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame…Cyndi Lauper Left Out After Receiving Most Votes

Bobby CaughronMay 4, 20231 min read

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,…

Belinda Carlisle Releasing Surprise Album Called Kismet

Belinda Carlisle Releasing Surprise Album Called Kismet

Bobby CaughronApr 25, 20231 min read

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…

Listen To The First New Single By Billy Squier in 25 Years “Harder On A Woman”

Listen To The First New Single By Billy Squier in 25 Years “Harder On A Woman”

Bobby CaughronMar 9, 20231 min read

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!

80s Superstar Lionel Richie Announces Tour With Earth Wind And Fire

80s Superstar Lionel Richie Announces Tour With Earth Wind And Fire

Bobby CaughronMar 8, 20232 min read

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…

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

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

Bobby CaughronMar 6, 20232 min read

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…

Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother

Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother

Bobby CaughronFeb 20, 20232 min read

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…

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

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

Bobby CaughronJan 11, 20231 min read

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!…

80s Music Video Of The Day: Wall Of Voodoo-“Mexican Radio”

80s Music Video Of The Day: Wall Of Voodoo-“Mexican Radio”

Bobby CaughronDec 12, 20221 min read

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…

The Top 5 Worst 80s Music Videos By Good Artists

The Top 5 Worst 80s Music Videos By Good Artists

Bobby CaughronNov 27, 20225 min read

Let’s start by stating that we don’t hate these songs or the artists. However, the videos that accompanied these songs were just plain awful. Music videos exposed many of these artists to a broader audience when MTV took over the…

Watch The Music Video That Killed Rock Super Star Billy Squier's Career

Watch The Music Video That Killed Rock Super Star Billy Squier’s Career

Bobby CaughronNov 21, 20222 min read

Billy Squier’s career caught on fire with the release of his second album “Don’t Say No”, which would ultimately achieve Triple Platinum status in record sales. The album featured such hits as “Lonely Is the Night”, “In the Dark”, “My…

Watch Pat Benatar And The Eurythmics Performing At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Watch Pat Benatar And The Eurythmics Performing At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Bobby CaughronNov 7, 20221 min read

Unless you were at the concert, these fan-filmed clips are the only way to see these performances until the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Concert for 2022 is aired on HBO Max later this month. The Eurythmics ripped through…

Duran Duran Guitarist Andy Taylor Diagnosed With Incurable Prostate Cancer

Duran Duran Guitarist Andy Taylor Diagnosed With Incurable Prostate Cancer

Bobby CaughronNov 6, 20221 min read

Duran Duran was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame last night, but the night turned somber when Andy Taylor, who was supposed to join the band for a live performance was unable to attend after announcing he…

80s Singer And Model Samantha Fox Offers Autographed Fox Box Set

80s Singer And Model Samantha Fox Offers Definitive Autographed Fox Box Set

Bobby CaughronOct 14, 20226 min read

Play It Again, Sam: The Fox Box is the long-awaited, first-ever definitive retrospective of Samantha Fox’s musical career to date. This lavish 2CD + 2DVD box set is replete with a fold-out double-sided poster, a set of button badges, and…

80s Music Video Of The Day: Nena-99 Red Balloons (99 Luftballons)

80s Music Video Of The Day: Nena-99 Red Balloons (99 Luftballons)

Bobby CaughronOct 13, 20221 min read

In 1983 German singer Nena recorded her hit single “99 Luftballons” which was also recorded the same year as “99 Red Balloons” for English listeners. The song was a smash hit thanks to MTV and radio airplay and landed at…

80s Music Video Of The Day: Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

80s Music Video Of The Day: Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

Bobby CaughronOct 3, 20221 min read

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) is actually from the 2nd Eurythmics album, but it was the one that made them a household name. The song went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Charts and helped the band…

Devo...Where Are They Now?

Devo…Where Are They Now?

Bobby CaughronSep 25, 20224 min read

Devo proved that it’s never too late for you to “Whip It” and with that song, they reached #8 on The Billboard Charts which also propelled the album “Freedom Of Choice” to be a Platinum seller. The band became a…

80s Music Video Of The Day: Eddie Murphy - Party all The Time

80s Music Video Of The Day: Eddie Murphy – Party all The Time

Bobby CaughronSep 24, 20221 min read

In 1985 comedian Eddie murphy was on top of the world. He was already a successful television actor, movie actor, and stand-up comedian, and with the release of his album “How Could It Be”, a singer with a song that…

80s Music Video Of The Day: Falco -

80s Music Video Of The Day: Falco -“Rock Me Amadeus”

Bobby CaughronSep 23, 20221 min read

Released on Falco’s album Falco 3 in 1985. Not only was it Falco’s only #1 hit in the U.S. And the U.K., but it was also the only German-language song to make it to the number one position on the…

80s Music Video Of The Day: Hall & Oates - Maneater

80s Music Video Of The Day: Hall & Oates – Maneater

Bobby CaughronSep 15, 20221 min read

“Maneater” by Hall & Oates landed on the #1 spot in December 1982 and held that spot for four straight weeks. It was the most successful single of the duo’s career and helped the album H20 reach double platinum status.…

80s Music Video Of The Day: Devo -

80s Music Video Of The Day: Devo – “Whip It”

Bobby CaughronSep 14, 20221 min read

Devo released their third studio album “Freedom Of Choice” in 1980. Leading the album was the first single “Whip It” which quickly became a Top 40 hit and helped Devo become a household name. “Whip It” is still considered one…

Belinda Carlisle Announces First U.S Tour Dates In Over Six Years

Belinda Carlisle Announces First U.S Tour Dates In Over Six Years

Bobby CaughronSep 14, 20221 min read

Go-Go’s frontwoman and solo artist Belinda Carlisle has just announced the following: It seems like I’ve hardly got home and it’s time to start thinking about leaving again. For my first US dates in over six years. Mostly West coast…

80s Music Video Of The Day: Missing Persons -

80s Music Video Of The Day: Missing Persons – “Words”

Bobby CaughronSep 13, 20221 min read

Today’s 80s Music Video Of The Day comes from the new wave band Missing Persons. The band which was fronted by Dale Bozzio featured a futuristic look mixed with sex appeal…sort of a Barbarella meets Marilyn Monroe. MTV played this…

Watch Billy Idol's Music Video For New Song

Watch Billy Idol’s Music Video For New Song “Cage”

Bobby CaughronSep 10, 20221 min read

Official video for the new Billy Idol single “Cage” from the 4-song EP “The Cage” to be released on September 23 via Dark Horse Records! “The Cage” 4-song EP is available now for pre-order on CD and vinyl LP with a…

Debbie Gibson Gets Deluxe Re-Issues Of First Four CDs With Bonus Tracks

Debbie Gibson Gets Deluxe Re-Issues Of First Four CDs With Bonus Tracks

Bobby CaughronSep 9, 202210 min read

Check out these Deluxe Re-Released Editions Of Debbie Gibson’s First Four Albums!   Extensive three CD re-issue of Debbie Gibson’s big selling Atlantic Records’ debut album from 1987 • Featuring the hit singles ‘Only In My Dreams’, ‘Shake Your Love’,…

Listen To Brand New Bananarama Song “Forever Young”

Listen To Brand New Bananarama Song “Forever Young”

Bobby CaughronSep 9, 20222 min read

Banarama has just released a new single from their new album Masquerade called “Forever Young” and it has a definite 80s vibe to it. You can listen to the new song below: https://youtu.be/0wK0Twob6w8 2022 sees legendary pop band Bananarama celebrate 40 sensational years…

Re-Live The 80’s By Watching This Full Concert By The Go-Go’s from 1984

Re-Live The 80’s By Watching This Full Concert By The Go-Go’s from 1984

Bobby CaughronSep 9, 20221 min read

The Go-Go’s are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their “Vacation” album and shared the following: WILD AT THE GREEK WAS Recorded live on August 8th, 1984 at the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park -Los Angeles, California USA. – the concert…

Bananarama Release New Album

Bananarama Release New Album “Masquerade” 40 Years After First Single

Bobby CaughronSep 9, 20222 min read

2022 sees legendary pop band Bananarama celebrate 40 sensational years of releasing music,  chalking up an astonishing 30 chart hits and 30 million record sales. To mark this momentous occasion the band will release brand new album MASQUERADE. https://youtu.be/Ho097oBrfuw Sara & Keren reunite with producer Ian Masterson and the result…

Party Like It's 1985 With New Prince Live Album!

Party Like It’s 1985 With New Prince Live Album!

Bobby CaughronSep 9, 20222 min read

James Brown had the Apollo. Jimi Hendrix had Monterey Pop. And Prince had Syracuse, New York’s Carrier Dome—March 30, 1985, The Purple Rain Tour stop that was beamed to millions live via satellite and captured for posterity in the Grammy…

Watch The “One Step Closer” Video From Debbie Gibson’s Latest Album

Watch The “One Step Closer” Video From Debbie Gibson’s Latest Album

Bobby CaughronSep 9, 20222 min read

Debbie says: This song “One Step Closer” is about every challenge bringing you closer to YOU and to all the beautiful things that await! When Tracy Young sent me this incredible track from Paris, the hook instantly dropped in and…

Ranked: Billy Idol's Albums

Ranked: Billy Idol’s Albums “From Best To Worst”

Bobby CaughronApr 4, 20225 min read

To call Billy Idol a rock music icon, might be an understatement. As a Grammy-Nominated and multi-platinum selling artist, Billy Idol reportedly took his stage name after one of his school teachers called him Billy Idle, because he didn’t apply…

Ready For The World...Where Are They Now?

Ready For The World…Where Are They Now?

Bobby CaughronFeb 19, 20222 min read

In 1985 the band Ready For The World hit the scene, blending pop. funk, R & B, and electro elements. They scored a huge hit with their single “Oh Sheila” and as a result, found their debut album going Platinum…

Berlin's Terri Nunn

Berlin’s Terri Nunn “Takes Our Breath Away” Discussing Her Latest Album

Bobby CaughronFeb 10, 20221 min read

Recently, Terri Nunn, lead vocalist for legendary rock band Berlin was interviewed by The Wild 80s where she discussed recording their latest album “Strings Attached”. Listen to the interview below: https://youtu.be/1AjW-ZA_5RE

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Billy Idol Has To Cancel Tour With Journey Over Health Issues

Bobby CaughronFeb 7, 20221 min read

Billy Idol has posted the following update regarding his health and tour cancellation: I am absolutely gutted. I haven’t felt like myself since mid-December with a sinus infection that won’t respond to medication. It has worsened to the point where…

Ranked: KISS Albums Of The 80s

Ranked: KISS Albums Of The 80s

Bobby CaughronOct 10, 20216 min read

KISS released 8 studio albums during the 1980s. These albums cover a lot of territory including the albums that most likely saved and re-invigorated their career as well as the ones that almost ended the bands’ career altogether. So keep…

John Waite Reveals His Hit Song “Missing You” Was Written About MTV VJ, Nina Blackwood

John Waite Reveals His Hit Song “Missing You” Was Written About MTV VJ, Nina Blackwood

Bobby CaughronMay 26, 20212 min read

Sure, we all know John Waite’s # 1 hit song “Missing You”, but did you know it was written about former MTV VJ, Nina Blackwood. During a new interview where he discusses his brand new album, Wooden Heart Acoustic Anthology…

Exclusive Interview With John Waite

Exclusive Interview With John Waite

Bobby CaughronMay 25, 202140 min read

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…

80s Heavy Metal News

80s Heavy Metal

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....

Watch New Video For Stryper's Michael Sweet's New Project Called "SOLEDRIVER" Watch New Video For Stryper's Michael Sweet's New Project Called "SOLEDRIVER"

80s Heavy Metal

The upcoming debut album from SOLEDRIVER  (Sweet / Del Vecchio) is a collaboration between two extremely talented and prolific songwriters, musicians, and producers, Michael...

Watch The Brand New Video By Europe For "Hold Your Head Up", First New Music In Six Years Watch The Brand New Video By Europe For "Hold Your Head Up", First New Music In Six Years

80s Heavy Metal

Europe has returned with a brand new single “Hold Your Head Up”. No need to wait for The Final Countdown, you can watch it...

Stryper Ugly Christmas Sweater Stryper Ugly Christmas Sweater

80s Heavy Metal

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...

Watch The New Lynch Mob Video For "Time After Time" Watch The New Lynch Mob Video For "Time After Time"

80s Heavy Metal

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the newest studio album from Lynch Mob, “Babylon”. The band is known for...

Firehouse Singer C.J. Snare To Miss Performances Because Of Doctor's Orders Firehouse Singer C.J. Snare To Miss Performances Because Of Doctor's Orders

80s Heavy 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...

Hard Rock & Metal News

80s Metal Band Lostboys Featuring Odin Singer Get New Demo Album Release

80s Heavy Metal

One of the most sensational and exciting frontmen of his time, Randy O made an impact on the industry in his brief career run...

Two Titans Of Christian Metal Face Off For The Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year GMA Dove Award Two Titans Of Christian Metal Face Off For The Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year GMA Dove Award

Christian Rock & Metal

The GMA Dove Awards, the Christian equivalent to the Grammy Awards, has announced their nominees for 2023. Skillet, one of the biggest bands of...

OTEP Unleashes Explosive Rendition of Eminem’s Rap Rage Anthem, “THE WAY I AM” OTEP Unleashes Explosive Rendition of Eminem’s Rap Rage Anthem, “THE WAY I AM”

Hard Rock & Metal

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,...

WINGER's 1988-1993 ALBUMS COMPILED IN NEW BOX SET, ALONG WITH A BONUS DISC OF DEMOS WINGER's 1988-1993 ALBUMS COMPILED IN NEW BOX SET, ALONG WITH A BONUS DISC OF DEMOS

80s Heavy Metal

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...

Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson Announces New Solo Album 'The Mandrake Project' Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson Announces New Solo Album 'The Mandrake Project'

80s Heavy Metal

Renowned around the world as one of the greatest and most distinctive heavy metal vocalists of all time, Bruce Dickinson will be releasing a...

Watch Queensryche Cover Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" In New Video Watch Queensryche Cover Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" In New Video

80s Heavy Metal

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...

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20 Albums Released In 2023 That 80s Metal Fans Should Hear

80s Heavy Metal

Each year, it seems that the remaining 80s hard rock and metal bands that are still putting out new music seem to get smaller...

Check Out These 80s Metal And Hard Rock Stars' Real Names Check Out These 80s Metal And Hard Rock Stars' Real Names

80s Heavy Metal

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...

Who Were The Top 15 Most-Glam Mainstream Metal Bands Of The 80s? Who Were The Top 15 Most-Glam Mainstream Metal Bands Of The 80s?

80s Heavy Metal

The 80s were the decade of excess and musically that was absolutely true as well. The hard rock and heavy metal musical landscape exploded...

Who Were The Best Straight Up, No Frills Hard Rock And Metal Bands Of The 80s? Who Were The Best Straight Up, No Frills Hard Rock And Metal Bands Of The 80s?

80s Heavy Metal

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...

80s Heavy Metal

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,...

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

80s Heavy Metal

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

80s Rock & Pop

Watch And Listen To Duran Duran Video For Brand New Song "Danse Macabre"

80s Rock & Pop

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...

MISSING PERSONS See Their First Ever Commercially Released Live Album! MISSING PERSONS See Their First Ever Commercially Released Live Album!

80s Rock & Pop

Relive the pinnacle of ‘80s new wave with this fantastic vintage concert from icons, Missing Persons! Recorded during a single night at a club...

Listen To This Very Unique Performance Of "You Can Still Rock In America" By NIGHT RANGER with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra’ Listen To This Very Unique Performance Of "You Can Still Rock In America" By NIGHT RANGER with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra’

80s Rock & Pop

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...

80s Rock & Pop

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...

The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday

80s Rock & Pop

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...

Alternative-Punk-Electronic

Alternative / Punk

The debut studio album by Sons Of The Divide, “Sinners Saints Rage and Grace,” was meticulously crafted during the early months of 2023 at...

Iggy Pop Releases Rare Trax Album Iggy Pop Releases Rare Trax Album

Alternative / Punk

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...

Goth Rock Masters CHRISTIAN DEATH Goes Beyond The Veil With DEATH MIX! Goth Rock Masters CHRISTIAN DEATH Goes Beyond The Veil With DEATH MIX!

Alternative / Punk

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...

Alternative / Punk

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...

Alternative / Punk

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...

Alternative / Punk

Rock News

Listen To BLACK OAK ARKANSAS Version Of MONSTER MAGNET’S “SPACE LORD”!

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

https://xsrock.com/steven-tyler-damages-vocal-cords-so-bad-that-it-bleeds-tour-dates-postponed/ https://xsrock.com/steven-tyler-damages-vocal-cords-so-bad-that-it-bleeds-tour-dates-postponed/

80s Heavy Metal

“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...

Hard Rock & Metal

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

LISTEN TO NEW DIRTY HONEY SINGLE,“WON’T TAKE ME ALIVE” LISTEN TO NEW DIRTY HONEY SINGLE,“WON’T TAKE ME ALIVE”

Hard Rock & Metal

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,...

Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee? Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee?

80s Rock & Pop

While I rarely agree with The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame and many of the inductees that it chooses, (even more so, the...

Aerosmith Announces "Peace Out" Final Tour Aerosmith Announces "Peace Out" Final Tour

80s Heavy Metal

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...

Rock Stars…Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

W.A.S.P. was originally known for outrageous antics such as throwing raw meat into the audience and appearing to torture people on a horror-themed stage....

Winger...Where Are They Now? Winger...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Winger released their debut album “Winger in 1988 and it scored the band its first platinum-selling album. Winger released its second album In the...

Britny Fox...Where Are They Now? Britny Fox...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Britny Fox was formed in 1985 with “Dizzy” Dean Davidson on vocals, former Cinderella drummer Tony Destra, former Cinderella guitarist Michael Kelly Smith and...

badlands badlands

Hard Rock & Metal

After guitarist Jake E. Lee was fired from Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band, Badlands was formed when Lee recruited bassist Greg Chaisson, former Black Sabbath...

Hurricane...Where Are They Now? Hurricane...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Hurricane started out in 1983-84 with the original lineup of lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar), Robert Sarzo (guitar), Tony Cavazo (bass), and Jay...

Black N' Blue...Where Are They Now? Black N' Blue...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

  Black ‘N Blue was formed in 1981 and released four successful and critically acclaimed albums through Geffen Records including their self-titled debut (1984),...