Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has announced that his new solo album will definitely be released in 2026 and has offered a recap of everything that has happened in 2025 with him and Black Sabbath. You can watch...
Bobby Caughron
Bobby Caughron is a music journalist and Editor-In-Chief for XS ROCK. He began a life-long fan of hard rock and metal music after hearing KISS as a kid. He is still an avid fan of the 80s metal scene and continues to discover and write about new music in all rock genres today.
Jessie J has released a very straightforward and emotional video about losing someone special and the grief that comes with it. The track is also a reminder for anyone who feels helpless or alone to reach out for help....
Members of the band Alcatrazz, the band formerly fronted by singer Graham Bonnet, have responded to comments made by Bonnet by releasing the following update: TORONTO, CANADA (December 30, 2025) — Graham, thank you for the free PR… the...
Industrial rock icons, KFDM, have posted the following: Due to severe illness that requires immediate medical intervention and therapy, the German electronic and industrial rock pioneers KMFDM have been forced to postpone a previously announced (and almost sold out)...
The Live and Raw Blu-Ray features vintage performances of the top-selling SoCal blues rockers captured live in Irvine and Modesto, CA! Hand selected by the band members, this DVD features smash hit singles ‘Once Bitten Twice Shy’ and ‘Rock...
The first line-up was born in Milano (Italy) in June 2022, thanks to Max Adams, ex-guitarist from Love Machine, who decided to leave for the second time in history, in 2020, that band, after almost 30 years. In July...
Canada is celebrating Boxing Day, and Artoffact Records, home to many electronic, Industrial, and avant-garde groups, is making a deal that sounds too good to be true, but it is absolutely true. The label has made most of their...
2025 saw some great metal and hard rock albums released, and quite a few that weren’t so great. Below, you will find our picks for the top 10 that exceeded our expectations. #1 Testament-Para Bellum Coming in at the...
If you’re not familiar with The Mendenhall Experiment yet, check out this mini bio of the band and then read on to see how the band has been and continues to beat the odds: “If you asked me why...
The Cure has announced the following regarding the death of their longtime bandmate: IT IS WITH ENORMOUS SADNESS THAT WE CONFIRM THE DEATH OF OUR GREAT FRIEND AND BANDMATE PERRY BAMONTE WHO PASSED AWAY AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS AT HOME OVER CHRISTMAS. ...
