For all their ferocity on and off stage, DOWNGIRL are not immune to the same dangers that shadow so many women in male-dominated spaces. ‘CPR’ pulls its story from a gig gone wrong, a night far from home where...
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.
From Ashes To New stated, “We wanted to create a song about feeling trapped in a war with yourself, when your inner demons pull harder than your better intentions can push,” says singer Matt Brandyberry. “Every good thought gets...
The sons of KISS frontmen, Paul Stanley (Evan Stanley) and Gene Simmons (Nick Simmons) have released their first single as a band with “Body Down” by Stanley Simmons. Spoiler alert! Their music doesn’t sound much like KISS, but you...
Scott Weiland’s Official Facebook page has posted the following regarding the previously unheard song: To honor ten years since Scott Weiland’s passing, we’re releasing something truly special for the real fans. “If I Could Fly,” a previously unreleased track...
Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr. Big) have teamed up for a new album called Black Light / White Noise as Smith/Kotzen. The duo has just released a new video for the song “Blindsided”, which you...
Powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses have returned today with two brand new singles. Marking their first new music release since 2023, “Nothin’” and “Atlas” find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different...
Lord Tracy may be best known for their MCA Records release Deaf Godz Of Babylon in 1989. On the other hand, metal fanatics know the lead singer of Lord Tracy as the one time frontman of Pantera. However you may know...
Society is in a shambles, fascism is in fashion, and the Ultra Heavy Beat remains resolute and resolved to rise up and rip the system! 42 years of conceptual continuity and distinction through diversity, KMFDM are back, declaring themselves...
Breathe In, a powerful new band on the scene, has recently dropped a new video for “Misfortune’s Hand” which you can watch below, and bassist Rob Gnarly took some time to talk with us about the band, the state...
The Crown has announced the following: NO TOMORROW – FAREWELL 2026 After 35 years of creativity and Death Metal mayhem – the time has come to bring The Crown’s journey to an end.2026 will not only mark our final...
