Al Barile’s Wife, Nancy has shared the news of his passing: Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you know that Al Barile passed away this morning. I was with him. You all know he fought a hard, hard battle....
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.
Blondie has posted the following information regarding the death of drummer Clem Burke: It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer....
Today, Slayer announces a one-night-only show just added to the band’s handful of headline concerts set for this summer. Marking the band’s only U.S. East Coast performance in 2025, Slayer will headline Hershey, PA’s 30,000-seat Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, September...
Bill Leeb is the Canadian musician and mastermind behind electro-industrial scene mainstays Front Line Assembly and ambient-pop duo Delerium, as well as a key member of recording projects that include Noise Unit, Intermix and Cyberaktif. Neuromotive (Stacks Mix by...
Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have sharpened their sound into its most direct and impactful form with the release of their eleventh album, UNATØNED. The record – which will be released on April 25th via Nuclear Blast Records –...
Dark-electro powerhouse SYNAPSYCHE unleashes “Deafness,” the first chapter of their new conceptual trilogy, “The Miscommunication.” It is a raw and provocative exploration of the modern world’s broken dialogue. Some people never listen. They talk, they impose, they drown others...
Today, Canadian industrial rock duo Linx reveal “Dead,” the first single from the upcoming debut album Annihilation, set for international release on August 15th via Metalville Records. “Dead” is a rock-alternative song with a heavy edge and fun energy....
The Hives have returned with their first single from their upcoming new album “The Hives Forever Forever The Hives”. The song is called “Enough Is Enough” and it’s pure rock goodness as only the Hives can do it! The...
American rock band Skid Row exploded onto the music scene in the late 80s, becoming a predominant force in the hard rock and heavy metal genre. Known for their raw energy, melodic hooks, and a relentless edge, Skid Row...
For the first time ever, Ministry has an official music video for the eternal hit, “Everyday is Halloween.” Originally released in 1984, Al Jourgensen’s rally cry for the goth community and misunderstood creatures of the night has remained a...
