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The annual Monsters Of Rock Cruise has announced its lineup for the 2026 edition of MORC. The cruise is from April 12-April 17th. Bands slated to perform are: Black Label Society Night Ranger The Darkness Queensryche Stryper Symphony X Y

W.A.S.P. announce the release of the lyric video for Paint It Black, taken from the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides from the W.A.S.P. The 7 Savage boxset. Watch W.A.S.P. Paint It Black: Bonus Tracks and B-sides1. Animal (F**k

Stiff was cooked up in the scorching heat of a Texas summer. Some of us were in Houston after touring with another band. Things hadn’t worked out with that group, so Greg Peddie (vocals) and Jon Ster (guitar) and I

Metallica has announced the following info regarding their new documentary film: As a few of you may know, we’ve been working behind the scenes the last couple of years on a new film that will be released later this year

Crown X Recordings, Canada’s premier re-issue label, proudly announces the release of Helix 50 – The Best Of, a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada’s most legendary hard rock bands. The compilation features an all-star re-recording of

The most recent recording lineup of Ratt was Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Carlos Cavazo, Juan Croucier, and Bobby Blotzer on the Infestation record. Warren DeMartini and Stephen Pearcy had not spoken to one another for the last seven years, but

50 years ago in Terre Haute, Indiana, a small group of fans lit the spark that would become the loudest and proudest fan movement in rock history: the KISS Army. Now, five decades later — and 30 years since the

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 20,

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 earned

Artist: George Lynch And Terry Ilous’ XYZ Venue: Big Top Live 975 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, FL Date: March 18th, 2025 Review by: Bobby Caughron Big Top Live has quickly become one of my favorite venues in Southwest Florida to catch

After a period of inactivity between 2013 and 2017, the legendary band Bride entered a frenetic rhythm of releases totaling 3 albums, 1 EP, 1 Christmas album, 1 bluegrass album and 1 acoustic album released from 2018 until now, with

On April 25th, 2025, guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen will release a new live album entitled ‘Tokyo Live’ Check out the video of Yngwie’s performance of “No Rest For The Wicked” below: For more on Yngwie Malmsteen check out the following

Today, Metalville Records announces May 16th as the international release date for Paul Di’Anno’s In Memory Of. On May 17th this year, the frontman of the groundbreaking first two Iron Maiden albums should have celebrated his 67th birthday. Unfortunately, we

Def Leppard just announced their 2025 Spring and Summer 2025 tour dates for North America: May 15 – Coliseo de Puerto Rico – San Juan, Puerto RicoMay 17 – Boardwalk Rock 2025 – Ocean City, MDJun. 19 – Summerfest –

Six live shows across 8 CDs, Access All Areas: Live captures the raw excitement of Whitesnake in full flight, live on stage. Kicking off with Live… In the Still of Night, legendary rock singer David Coverdale is joined by Doug

L.A. Guns have released their second single from their new album “Leopard Skin” called Lucky Motherfucker. The new album will be released on April 4th, 2025. Leopard Skin track listing: 01. Taste It02. Lucky Motherfucker03. The Grinder04. Hit And Run05. Don’t Gimme Away06. I’m Your Candy Man07. Runaway

Bruce Dickinson announces his first extensive North American solo tour in almost 30 years in support of his current studio album The Mandrake Project. For “The Mandrake Project Live 2025” North American Tour, Bruce reunites his 2024 touring line up

Not many bands can lay claim to creating an entire genre, much less a movement that has continued to flourish for over four decades, but German heroes Helloween did exactly that. Combining the speed of thrash, the twin-guitar approach of

Madfish Music announces the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides from the W.A.S.P. The 7 Savage boxset. Purchase or stream the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides – https://orcd.co/wasp_bonus_listen W.A.S.P. has always been a band that embraced the

Rikki Rockett is proud to announce the formation of Rockett Mafia! Featuring Rockett on drums, Rockett Mafia is Brandon Gibbs (vocals, guitar), Mick Sweda (guitar, backing vocals) and Bryan Kimes (bass, backing vocals). Considering themselves, “Rock ’N’ Roll Evangelists, the

After announcing that they would be performing together for the M3 Festival, Stphen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini are now announcing more dates for their “Invasion Celebration” Tour! More shows are expected to be announced in the near future! Wed, Feb

‘Tokyo Live’, the ultimate live experience from Yngwie Malmsteen’s 40th Anniversary World Tour, releases April 25th! Mark your calendars and prepare to crank it LOUD. Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/yngwiemalmsteen Yngwie Malmsteen “Tokyo Live” track listing: CD1 CD2

Vince Neil’s representative, Worrick Robinson, IV just provided the following statement: RE: Learjet Aircraft 35A Plane Collision – Scottsdale Airport At 2:39 p.m. local time, a Learjet aircraft Model 35A owned by Vince Neil was attempting to land at the

Legendary rocker Jizzy Pearl is back! The unmistakable voice behind Blackout in the Red Room returns with Punk Rock Fiesta! on March 1, 2025, via Kenyon Records. This latest album from Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate is a raw, unfiltered blast of

For the past 40 years, the Bay Area thrash pioneers HEATHEN have abided by their never-say-die attitude. The HEATHEN brand of intelligent yet aggressive Thrash appealed not only to the genre’s core demographic but also to metal fans looking for brains

Today, Metalville Records announces April 11th as the international release date for Herman Rarebell & Friends‘ new album What About Love? Welcome to our journey back to the future! Herman Rarebell & Friends take you back to the 1980s, and

LA Guns have a new album called Leopard Skin coming out on April, 4th, 2025. Today they released the first single called “Taste It” and you can watch the video for it right here: “Leopard Skin” track listing: 01. Taste It02. Lucky Motherfucker03. The

The original lineup of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward will reunite for one final concert performance on July 5th in Birmingham, England. Ozzy Osbourne has announced the following via his social media pages regarding

Junkyard has posted the following regarding singer David Roach’s cancer diagnosis and how you can help: We all know and love David Roach—not just as our incredible singer, but as a true friend, an inspiration, and a fighter. Right now,

Warrant singer Jani Lane was born on this day, February 1st, 1964. Lane whose real name was John Kennedy Oswald was found dead in his hotel room on August, 11th 2011 at the age of 47 from acute alcohol poisoning.

Ratt founding member Stephen Pearcy has just announced the following: “Never say never, right? There was no question when the idea was brought up doing something with Warren again. It wasn’t even a thought, it’s time, let’s do this. “Pearcy

With her powerful, gutsy voice, LORRAINE LEWIS cemented her place in the rock world as lead vocalist for the band FEMME FATALE with their 1988 self-titled MCA album. It produced two big rock singles and MTV videos: “Waiting For The

Steve Lynch, Guitarist and Founding Member of Autograph has posted the following update: HELLO EVERYONE!! Today is my 70th birthday! And I must say- I feel better than ever! At this point in my life, it’s not only a time

Exodus has announced the following regarding the lead vocal position in the band: Announcement! EXODUS have parted ways with Steve “Zetro” Souza. We thank Steve for his years fronting the band and all the killer music we made during that

Hear N’ Aid was recorded on May 20 and 21, 1985, 40 artists (see full list below) from the hard rock music community gathered at A&M Records Studios to participate in the making of a record called “Stars”, as part

Grammy Award-winning bassist David Ellefson has unveiled a year-end holiday treat in the form of a fresh and dynamic rendition of the 1980s classic Ah! Leah! by legendary singer-songwriter Donnie Iris. The track features an impressive lineup, including vocalists Chip

“Spider Lilly” is the first single and video taken from KING DIAMOND’s forthcoming new Horror Trilogy, of which part one is titled Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920. A first-time mixing collaboration with Arthur Rizk, who also mastered “Spider Lilly,” has produced

Originally formed in 1974, the pioneering Newcastle UK Heavy Metal legends RAVEN have been celebrating their 50th Anniversary throughout the year and to continue with their celebrations, the band offer an electric gift to their fans on February 14th with the release of their Can’t

The Bulletboys recently announced that founding bassist Lonnie Vencent has returned to the band. Now they have digitally re-released 2024 Remastered versions of the following albums which have long been out of print:   Acid Monkey (Originally Released 1995) Weazal

For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form The SATCHVAI Band, with plans to ignite Europe with an electrifying summer tour. 
 “The SATCHVAI Band Tour

Bulletboys frontman Marq Torien posted the following on his Instagram account regarding Lonnie’s return: So it begins!!! 1st day of tracking for our New Album!!! It’s was a completely magical day!!So stoked to have the man who started this Band

Iron Maiden has issued the following statement regarding their new drummer replacing longtime member Nicko McBrain: As The Future Past Tour concludes after 81 shows to over 1.4 million fans, from Ljubljana to the Coachella Valley and from Western Australia

Iron Maiden officially made this statement available from Nicko: Statement from Nicko McBrain: After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle.

AC/DC return to the road in the United States for the first time in nine years on the 2025 Power Up North American Tour! The band will perform in 13 stadiums coast-to-coast next spring — kicking off on April 10, 2025, in

On Thanksgiving day, Tony Harnell posted the following on his Facebook page: Extra gratitude on this Thanksgiving. On August 1st I had successful laparoscopic surgery for aggressive prostate cancer. 5 days later I was rushed to the ER with sepsis

Legendary rock band TESLA has unveiled the acoustic music video for their latest single, “All About Love.” The track is part of their All About Love EP, which is now available as a special edition release on limited collector’s 12″

Includes Ronnie’s last recorded track “Metal Will Never Die”Long out of print, now available on Limited Edition Dragon’s Fire 2LP Out on January 31st 2025 Originally released in 2012, The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2 is compilation of classic tracks

Ron Keel has announced the following: 1980: the dawn of the American Heavy Metal movement, and the birth of Steeler, one of the bands whose sound would define that cultural revolution. Shortly after the release of their iconic 1983 self-titled

CATEGORY 7, the heavy metal supergroup featuring the iconic lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), today

SEBASTIAN BACH has released a new video—his fifth, from his current album CHILD WITHIN THE MAN—for “Future of Youth” with special guest performer, singer, songwriter, and guitarist ORIANTHI. Watch the video for the musically explosive and lyrically unflinching single below:

Queensryche founding guitarist Michael “Whip” Wilton is set to release his highly anticipated solo album, “Volume 1”, due out on December 6, 2024 via Rat Pak Records. Along with powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist “Hodgy”,

With legions of fans worldwide, IMPELLITTERI is known for exciting music, addictive riffs, and mesmerizing melodies. Today they proudly announce that a new album – ‘War Machine’ – is dropping on November 8th via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate this

The 1980s and early 90s saw many hard rock bands often nicknamed “Hair Metal” bands because of the amount of hair, usually hairsprayed and poofed up, many of these bands but not all also crossed over into being called “Glam

Multiple news outlets are now reporting that according to Jake E. Lee’s management, the guitarist was shot several times early Tuesday morning in Las Vegas while walking his dog. The shooting appears to be random and Lee is expected to

The Dead Daisies have a new album out called “Light ‘Em Up” and John Corabi (Ex-Motley Crue, The Scream, Union) sat down for an interview with Bobby Caughron of XS ROCK to discuss the new album as well as info

Saxon release the video for the song “Fire And Steel” to coincide with the band’s recently announced extensive “Hell, Fire And Steel” European tour. “The original title was ‘Fire And Steam’ and the song itself is more thrash than classic

Ratt is releasing their 40th Anniversary edition of the “Out Of The Cellar” album which includes a never before heard song “Reach For The Sky” that was slated to be on the album but was never included until now. Listen

Tigertailz were originally formed in 1984 and just 6 years later demoed and recorded Bezerk, an album that many glam rock fans consider a masterpiece and an album that had no filler material.  As one of the most prominent and accessible

Motley Crue has announced the following: ☠️ ATTENTION LOS ANGELES ☠️ WE ARE RETURNING TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN! MÖTLEY CRÜE  🌴 HÖLLYWOOD TAKEÖVER 🌴⚡BACK ON THE SUNSET STRIP ⚡FOR 3 SHOWS ONLY! Tickets for shows at LA’s iconic Troubadour

The Scorpions Official Facebook Page has posted the following update from Matthias Jabs: Dear fans and friends, As you might have heard already, I had a bad accident in my rented summer house. I fell down the stairs with 16

Today, STORACE, the Swiss rock legend Marc Storace’s eponymous band, returns with a new single “Rock This City.” Out today via Frontiers Music Srl, the track is accompanied by a new visualizer video which is available below. Commenting on the

Powerhouse rockers The Dead Daisies are electrified to unveil their highly anticipated seventh studio album, “Light ‘Em Up”, which drops everywhere on September 6th 2024 to coincide with the first date of their UK Tour. Recorded in Nashville with legendary

A little-known fact until recently is that Bryan Adams co-wrote two of Kiss’ best songs from their Creatures Of The Night Album along with Gene Simmons and producer Jim Vallance. Now, Bryan Adams has released both songs as singles and

Watch the late Rhett Forrester sing “Hold On” from the previously unreleased Dr. Dirty Sessions album. BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the release of “Rhett Forrester & Rob Robbins – The Complete Dr. Dirty Sessions”, a collection of songs celebrating

Derek Davis, lead singer, discussed the meaning of track, “Sometimes Love Is Hell” is the universal love story of every man and woman that have ever lived since the days of Adam and Eve. Love alway starts out peaches and cream and

Listen to the second single ‘(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)’ from Motley Crue’s Upcoming New EP called “Canceled” below: MÖTLEY CRÜE RETURNS WITH ‘CANCELLED’!BRAND NEW EPFEATURING TOP 5 RADIO HIT ‘DOGS OF WAR’ AND NEW SINGLE ‘FIGHT

Swedish rockers Europe have been on a summer tour and one of their stops was the 20th Anniversary of Rock In Rio on June 15th, 2024. The YouTube channel Europemania has posted the pro-shot full concert below: Setlist: “On Broken

Get a “PIECE OF ME“ New single & video from Skid Row’s new live album + concert film – LIVE IN LONDON – released as a 2LP set and CD / DVD digipack worldwide on September 20th. https://www.skidrow.com

Features Interviews with Members of Iconic Bands Such as Poison, Skid Row, Ratt, Extreme, Guns N’ Roses, and More Paramount Plus posted the following today regarding the trailer for this new 3 part docuseries directed by Jeff Tremaine (The Dirt,

Following OZZY OSBOURNE’s two (2) Grammy Awards in 2023 for “Best Rock Album” (his first-ever win in the category) and “Best Metal Performance” from his hugely successful and critically acclaimed PATIENT NUMBER 9 album (Epic Records) and a recent #1-charting

Listen below to hear the title track from the new Stryper album. The album will be released on September 13th, 2024.

This new musical alliance between guitar legend George Lynch and powerhouse singer Casandra Carson is poised to set the rock ‘n’ roll world on fire! The project’s inaugural single is entitled “Stranger” and is the kick-off for their upcoming album,

While no one knew it at the time, Aerosmith played the final concert of their farewell tour on September 9th, 2023. The YouTube channel Toshi Aizawa has made that full concert available for everyone. You can watch the concert below:

KING DIAMOND will embark on a long-awaited North American headlining tour this Fall! The Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 trek will commence on October 15th in San Antonio, Texas and run through December 6th in Dallas, Texas. Support will be provided

The Dead Daisies are back with their brand of solid straight-ahead rock that is leaving fans eager with anticipation for the new album and tour dates!! The band recently lit up the US on the first leg of the ‘Light

Rock and metal fans from across America and around the globe will unite at Rocklahoma from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1 at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, for America’s Biggest Labor Day Weekend Party. This annual

Hard Rockers HOUSE OF LORDS return this summer with a new single entitled “Crowded Room”. HOUSE OF LORDS is helmed by its legendary singer James Christian, the sole remaining member appearing on all the band’s albums. He is joined by

One of America’s greatest rock bands has announced the following regarding their official retirement from touring: It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning

Get ready to get rocked like a hurricane! Wacken Open Air Festival has released the entire 2024 rock legends Scorpions’ concert performance. Concert Setlist: “Coming Home”“Gas In The Tank”“Make It Real”“The Zoo”“Coast To Coast”“I’m Leaving You”“Crossfire”“Bad Boys Running Wild”“Delicate Dance”“Send

Released on March 1, 2024, The Mandrake Project is the latest solo album for long-time Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson. Check out the new video for the song “Resurrection Men” below:

In celebration of Motörhead’s upcoming 50th anniversary, Z2 gathered 50 star contributors including Dave Grohl, Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, Triple H, Chrissie Hynde, Dee Snider and Lars Ulrich to participate in the oral history of Lemmy Kilmister Formed in 1975 by

Street justice mistrusted! Frontiers Music Srl and streetmetal pioneers Spread Eagle unleash their new music video for “Subway to the Stars” to celebrate the kickoff of the band’s summer tour in the United States as well as in Europe, and

Coming in a robust box, Make My Day: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Story Of Fast Eddie Clarke celebrates the late Motorhead-Fastway guitarist with a four-CD career retrospective and 320-page book written by veteran rock journalist Kris Needs with Clarke’s widow

AC/DC Released The Album Back In Black On July 25th, 1980 Metallica Released The Album Kill ‘Em All On July 25th, 1983 Loudness Released The Album Lightning Strikes On July 25th, 1986 Alice Cooper Released The Album Trash On July

Guitar legend Michael Schenker has released the first songs from his upcoming album that features all-star guest appearances. The album is set to be released on September 20th, 2024. “My Years With UFO” tracklisting:

The Nail is a fantastic new musical alliance featuring one of the most gifted vocalists of the new generation, Girish Pradhan (Girish & The Chronicles, The End Machine) together with Efe and Reis Ali Eroglu, two very talented young kids

Iconic rock vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, best known as the frontman of renowned band SteelHeart, makes a powerful big screen debut in Mick Davis’ new heartwarming dramedy, TRUST IN LOVE. The film, which has already garnered thirty awards at festivals worldwide,

Michael Anthony joins Hagar to show Van Halen fans that rain or shine there’s only one way to rock! Alexander Sink July 14, 2024 Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater; Tampa, FL Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds Tour kicked off this

Quiet Riot’s Terrified album was released on July 19th, 1993. The album received critical acclaim and is still considered one of the band’s best albums. The album lineup included: Kevin DuBrow: VocalsCarlos Cavazo: GuitarsKenny Hillery: BassFrankie Banali: Drums

Jack Russell has posted the following announcement: To my fans and friends,It is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road. After a recent diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and Multiple System Atrophy

Today, esteemed rock vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP shares “Lonely Nights,” a new single from his upcoming album ‘Songs Of White Lion – Vol. II‘ which will drop on August 23rd via Frontiers Music Srl. The album’s ten tracks once

Includes the original studio demo version of the band’s monster hit single “Turn Up The Radio” plus more pre-Sign In Please demos, which landed the group a major label deal with RCA in 1984! Also includes a special unplugged version

Orange County CA metal stalwarts LEATHERWOLF have released a video for the song ‘Nobody’ off their latest studio album, ‘Kill The Hunted’, available via N.I.L.8 in North America, Rock of Angels in Europe, Hellion Records in South America, and Rubicon

Today, the legendary thrashers of DESTRUCTION have dropped a cover version of Accept’s world-famous hit, “Fast as a Shark”, alongside a new visualizer video. The song is featured on the two-track 12’’ vinyl in the very limited fan edition, ‘No

VICTORY featuring Herman Frank (Ex-Accept) release new single ‘American Girl’, out now, new album ‘Circle Of Life’ out on 13th September on AFM Records. ‘Circle Of Life’ sees the five-piece surrounding founder and iconic guitarist Herman Frank not only effortlessly build

A thrilling journey through the tumultuous history of Iron Maiden, one of the world’s most legendary heavy-metal bands. With unparalleled access to band members, managers, and exclusive archives, music critic and journalist Martin Popoff provides an intimate look into the

Iconic thrashers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have revealed a new track ‘Burned My Bridges‘ as well as more details alongside the cover artwork of their upcoming, new studio album “I Am The Weapon”. Slated for a September 13, 2024 release via AFM Records It’s

Okay, Here’s the big question and you can only choose one!

Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy turns 65 today! Pearcy was born on July 3rd, 1959. Celebrate his birthday with our playlist of the best Ratt videos below: Photo credit: Kristi Adair

“Mousetrap” is the latest single from CATEGORY 7, the heavy metal supergroup featuring the iconic lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and