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Jethro Tull Announces Expanded Reissue Of 1999 Album

Jethro Tull Announces Expanded Reissue Of 1999 Album

XS ROCK Jun 16, 2026 2 min read

Jethro Tull Announces Expanded Reissue Of 1999 Album…Jethro Tull & InsideOutMusic are pleased to announce the release of ‘J-Tull Dot Com: Another Cast Of The Net’ on August 14th, 2026. This package shines a new light on Jethro Tull’s 1999

Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson Unveils Epiphone 1976 Reissue

Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson Unveils Epiphone 1976 Reissue

XS ROCK Jun 14, 2026 25 min read

Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson Unveils Epiphone 1976 Reissue…Epiphone is proud to announce the new Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, a stage-ready, Custom Shop–inspired recreation of the progressive-rock icon’s famous 1976 ES-355. The Epiphone Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue goes beyond

BEAT Delivers Legendary Performance In Paris

BEAT Delivers Legendary Performance In Paris

David Bronstein Jun 12, 2026 4 min read

BEAT,L’Olympia, Paris, France,June 10. If you missed BEAT at L’Olympia on June 10, you missed a supergroup turning prog-rock history into a live, breathing event. Two days later and Paris is still buzzing about it. BEAT isn’t a new band

Watch Rush Perform Tom Sawyer For The First Time With Drummer Anika Nilles

Watch Rush Perform Tom Sawyer For The First Time With Drummer Anika Nilles

XS ROCK Jun 8, 2026 1 min read

Watch Rush Perform Tom Sawyer For The First Time With Drummer Anika Nilles. The band performed their first show of the Fifty-Something Tour in Los Angeles on June 7th. This is the band’s first tour since drummer Neil Pert passed

ZZ Top Frontman Billy Gibbons Releases "Brown Paper Bag"

ZZ Top Frontman Billy Gibbons Releases “Brown Paper Bag”

XS ROCK Jun 7, 2026 1 min read

ZZ Top Frontman Billy Gibbons Releases “Brown Paper Bag. The song also features Keith Urban on guitars in part of the song as well. For more on Billy Gibbons, visit: https://billygibbons.com/

Deep Purple Releases "Diablo" From New Album SPLAT!

Deep Purple Releases “Diablo” From New Album SPLAT!

XS ROCK Jun 6, 2026 1 min read

Deep Purple Releases “Diablo” From New Album SPLAT! Diablo is the second single from the upcoming album, due in August, 2026. SPLAT! Tracklisting: 01 Arrogant Boy02 Diablo03 The Rider04 The Lunatic05 The Only Horse In Town06 Sacred Land07 The Beating

Rare John Lennon Signed Beatles Single from 1970 Up For Auction

Rare John Lennon Signed Beatles Single from 1970 Up For Auction

XS ROCK May 31, 2026 2 min read

Rare John Lennon Signed Beatles Single from 1970 Up For Auction… A rare and personally signed Beatles single connected to John Lennon’s little-known stay in rural Denmark in 1970 is now set to go under the hammer at the Danish

Billy Joel's Turnstiles Album Turns 50

Billy Joel’s Turnstiles Album Turns 50

XS ROCK May 31, 2026 1 min read

Billy Joel’s Turnstiles Album Turns 50…Turnstiles is the fourth album by Billy Joel and was released on May 19th, 1976. Turnstiles Track Listing:Say Goodbye To HollywoodSummer, Highland FallsAll You Wanna Do Is DanceNew York State Of MindJamesPrelude / Angry Young

Pink Floyd Releases 2 Album Set Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975

Pink Floyd Releases 2 Album Set Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975

XS ROCK May 29, 2026 5 min read

Pink Floyd Releases 2 Album Set Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975… Pink Floyd has announced the following: Pink Floyd have confirmed the official album release of the rare live concert, Pink Floyd Live from the

The Beatles at 3 Savile Row Opening to Public in 2027

The Beatles at 3 Savile Row Opening to Public in 2027

XS ROCK May 28, 2026 3 min read

The Beatles at 3 Savile Row Opening to Public in 2027…First-ever official destination for Beatles Fans in the heart of London 3 Savile Row is one of the most famous locations in The Beatles storied history as Apple Corps previous

Watch Heart's Ann Wilson In Video For "Nothing But Love"

Watch Heart’s Ann Wilson In Video For “Nothing But Love”

XS ROCK May 27, 2026 1 min read

Watch Heart’s Ann Wilson in a video for “Nothing But Love”…Legendary vocalist Ann Wilson has just released a new video for “Nothing But Love” that features images from her upcoming documentary called Ann Wilson: In My Voice. About the song,

Foreigner Announces "In The Eye Of The Storm" Album

Foreigner Announces “In The Eye Of The Storm” Album

XS ROCK May 27, 2026 1 min read

Foreigner Announces “In The Eye Of The Storm” Album…Recorded in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty during our historic 50th-anniversary concert at Ellis Island, these performances capture five decades of FOREIGNER, featuring Lou Gramm, Kelly Hansen, and Luis Maldonado,

Sweet Gets "The Answer" Album Re-released

Sweet Gets “The Answer” Album Re-Released

XS ROCK May 21, 2026 2 min read

Sweet Gets “The Answer” Album Re-released…Metalville announces July 10th as the international release date for Sweet’s The Answer. Originally released in 1992 under the title A, a version of the original album expanded to include various bonus tracks, titled The

Deep Purple Get Heavier With "Arrogant Boy"

Deep Purple Get Heavier With “Arrogant Boy”

XS ROCK May 13, 2026 1 min read

Deep Purple Get Heavier With “Arrogant Boy”…Recently, Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan explained that the upcoming new album SPLAT! is one of the heaviest-sounding Deep Purple albums in recent years. Today, the band has launched the first single from the

Rock Legends Deep Purple Announce SPLAT! Album

Rock Legends Deep Purple Announce SPLAT! Album

XS ROCK May 10, 2026 2 min read

Rock Legends Deep Purple Announce SPLAT! Album…DEEP PURPLE will release their new studio album SPLAT! July 3 on earMUSIC. The band—Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Simon McBride—has once again teamed up with renowned producer Bob Ezrin

Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr Release First Duet Ever

Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr Release First Duet Ever

XS ROCK May 9, 2026 1 min read

Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr Release First Duet Ever…”Home To Us” is the first duet ever between Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, who are now the only living members of the legendary rock band The Beatles. The song is from

Rolling Stones Release New Song "Rough And Twisted"

Rolling Stones Release New Song “Rough And Twisted”

XS ROCK May 7, 2026 1 min read

Rolling Stones Release New Song “Rough And Twisted”…The legendary rockers have released their second single from their upcoming new album, “Foreign Tongues.” The new song, “Rough and Twisted can be heard below: “Rough and Twisted” is the second single released

Hear New Rolling Stones Song "In The Stars"

Hear New Rolling Stones Song “In The Stars”

XS ROCK May 5, 2026 2 min read

Hear New Rolling Stones Song “In The Stars”…The first single released from the upcoming album “Foreign Tongues”. Foreign Tongues, the incredibly vibrant 14-track new album from the Rolling Stones, follows less than three years after the band’s universally acclaimed, Grammy

The Beatles Ringo Starr Gets Biography Released

The Beatles Ringo Starr Gets Biography Released

XS ROCK Apr 29, 2026 2 min read

The Beatles Ringo Starr Gets Biography Released…Tom Doyle takes readers through Starr’s brushes with death as a child raised in poverty to the dizzying heights of fame and success with the Beatles and beyond. Often overshadowed by his former bandmates,

Dave Mason Dead At 79

Dave Mason Dead At 79

XS ROCK Apr 22, 2026 3 min read

Dave Mason Dead At 79…An official statement from his social media site reads: It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner

Classic Rock Bands Foghat And Nazareth Announce Tour

Classic Rock Bands Foghat And Nazareth Announce Tour

XS ROCK Apr 16, 2026 3 min read

Classic Rock Bands Foghat And Nazareth Announce Tour…FOGHAT and NAZARETH unite for a tour of the U.S. beginning April 30th. Straight from the heart of the British blues-rock invasion, Foghat and Nazareth represent two powerhouse forces that helped define —

Deep Purple, Kansas, and Jefferson Starship Announce North American Tour

Deep Purple, Kansas, and Jefferson Starship Announce North American Tour

XS ROCK Mar 31, 2026 2 min read

Deep Purple, Kansas, and Jefferson Starship Announce North American Tour…Rock legends Deep Purple have announced their 2026 North American tour, joined by special guests Kansas. The tour will see these iconic acts bring an unforgettable night of classic rock to

Led Zeppelin Guitarist Jimmy Page Release "Ten Years Gone" Home Demo

Led Zeppelin Guitarist Jimmy Page Release “Ten Years Gone” Home Demo

XS ROCK Mar 30, 2026 1 min read

Led Zeppelin Guitarist Jimmy Page Release “Ten Years Gone” Home Demo…Page states: As a footnote to Physical Graffiti, I thought you might like to hear the original home demo, recorded in my studio at Plumpton Place of a piece of

Listen To Beatles Legend Paul McCartney's New Song

Listen To Beatles Legend Paul McCartney’s New Song

XS ROCK Mar 26, 2026 1 min read

Listen To Beatles Legend Paul McCartney’s New Song…Sir Paul McCartney is set to release his brand new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane”. The album is described as: ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ is a collection of rare and revealing

George Thorogood Releasing Greatest Hits Live Album

George Thorogood Releasing Greatest Hits Live Album

XS ROCK Mar 23, 2026 7 min read

George Thorogood Releasing Greatest Hits Live Album…From their record-breaking 50 States in 50 Dates Tour in ’81 to their current tour, The Baddest Show on Earth, George Thorogood and the Destroyers have always given 100 percent on stage. Now, as

The Eagles Release "One Of These Nights" Deluxe Edition

The Eagles Release “One Of These Nights” Deluxe Edition

XS ROCK Mar 12, 2026 5 min read

The Eagles Release “One Of These Nights” Deluxe Edition…with bonus tracks and unreleased live concert. The Eagles’ 1975 studio album, One Of These Nights, was a milestone album for the band, earning them their first GRAMMY® Award and becoming the first of

Rainbow Get Boston 1981 Live Album Released

Rainbow Get Boston 1981 Live Album Released

XS ROCK Mar 12, 2026 1 min read

Rainbow Get Boston 1981 Live Album Released…Guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow is releasing an unreleased live album recorded in Boston in 1981, through Deadline Music on March 20th, 2026. Album overview: • A superb unreleased live concert performance from 1981

Singer For Boston Dies From Brain Cancer

Singer For Boston Dies From Brain Cancer

XS ROCK Mar 9, 2026 1 min read

Singer For Boston Dies From Brain Cancer…Classic rock band Boston’s singer Tommy DeCarlo has unfortunately lost his battle with brain cancer. His children have posted the following announcement: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our

Rush Announces More Tour Dates

Rush Announces More Tour Dates

XS ROCK Mar 2, 2026 3 min read

Rush Announces More Tour Dates… Legendary rockers Rush have announced even more dates for their Fifty-Something Tour. June7 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum (Sold Out)9 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum (Sold Out)11 – Los Angeles, CA

Jimmy Page "Burn Up" Picture Disc Released

Jimmy Page “Burn Up” Picture Disc Released

XS ROCK Feb 25, 2026 1 min read

Jimmy Page “Burn Up” Picture Disc Released…This is a 12” vinyl pressing of these rare, early recordings by legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist jamming with a host of friends, including bassist John Paul Jones, throwing down some monster blues rock! SIDE

Queen Releasing Queen II Box Set

Queen Releasing Queen II Box Set

XS ROCK Feb 21, 2026 4 min read

Over half a century after it set them on the path to superstardom, Queen’s regal second album, Queen II, has been remixed, remastered, and expanded. Arguably the heaviest Queen album, Queen II was originally released in 1974 and widely heralded

Steve Perry Is Not Rejoining Journey

Steve Perry Is Not Rejoining Journey

XS ROCK Feb 20, 2026 1 min read

Steve Perry Is Not Rejoining Journey…Steve Perry, former singer for Journey, who fronted the band during their most successful period, has decided to set the record straight about his rumored involvement in Journey’s final tour with the following statement: To

Lynyrd Skynyrd Release Video For "Free Bird"

Lynyrd Skynyrd Release Video For “Free Bird”

XS ROCK Feb 19, 2026 1 min read

Lynyrd Skynyrd Release Video For “Free Bird. The legendary Southern Rock band has never released a music video for what is arguably their biggest and most popular song. That is, until now. Free Bird was written by guitarist Allen Collins

Santana And Doobie Brothers Announce 2026 "Oneness" Tour

Santana And Doobie Brothers Announce 2026 “Oneness” Tour

XS ROCK Feb 17, 2026 2 min read

Classic rock legends Carlos Santana and The Doobie Brothers have just announced a massive North American tour in 2026, billed as “The Oneness Tour”. Fans are already buzzing since Santana And Doobie Brothers Announce 2026 “Oneness” Tour, bringing together two

Prog Rock Legends ASIA Release Live Video For "Only Time Will Tell"

ASIA Release Live Video For “Only Time Will Tell”

XS ROCK Feb 11, 2026 4 min read

Legendary English rock supergroup ASIA shares their new live version of “Only Time Will Tell,” taken from the upcoming live album ‘Asia – Live In England,’ out on March 13, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The single arrives alongside an

Damon Johnson Of Brother Cane And Lynryd Skynrd Speaks Out Against Racism

Damon Johnson Of Brother Cane And Lynryd Skynrd Speaks Out Against Racism

XS ROCK Feb 8, 2026 2 min read

Damon Johnson, known for the band Brother Cane and currently as a guitarist in Lynryd Skynrd, has spoken out on social media about the dangers of bigotry and racism. Johnson wanted to state for the record where he stands on

Classic Rock Legend Dead At 83

Classic Rock Legend Dead At 83

XS ROCK Feb 3, 2026 1 min read

Classic Rock Legend Dead At 83. Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron, who is most famous for singing the iconic song “Joy To The World”, which was a massive hit in the 1970s, has passed away at the age of

Rolling Stones' Keith Richards To Release Limited Signed Gibson Guitars

Keith Richards Releases Limited Signed Guitars

XS ROCK Jan 17, 2026 6 min read

– Gibson is proud to announce its partnership with Keith Richards—one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of the legendary Rolling Stones. This collaboration introduces two extraordinary instruments: the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar

Members Of Deep Purple, Foreigner, Yes, Rainbow And More On New Tribute To The Doors Album

Members Of Deep Purple, Foreigner, Yes, Rainbow And More On New Tribute To The Doors Album

XS ROCK Jan 13, 2026 2 min read

The biggest names in classic rock gather together to pay homage to the original riders on the storm, The Doors! Features superb performances by members of Deep Purple, Foreigner, Yes, Rainbow, Mountain, Moody Blues, and ELP plus Edgar Winter, Chris

Grateful Dead Founding Member Bob Weir Dead At 78

Grateful Dead Founding Member Bob Weir Dead At 78

XS ROCK Jan 10, 2026 2 min read

Grateful Dead Founding Member Bob Weir Dead At 78…Chloe Weir, Bob’s daughter, has posted the following regarding Bob Weir’s death today: It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved

Watch Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" Released 50 Years After The Song

Watch Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” Released 50 Years After The Song

XS ROCK Dec 24, 2025 5 min read

Watch Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” Released 50 Years After The Song…Pink Floyd has released Wish You Were Here 50, giving fans an exciting new perspective into one of Pink Floyd’s most iconic and best-loved records. The 50th anniversary

ASIA Announces New Live Album‘Asia – Live In England’, Watch Video For "Heat Of The Moment"

ASIA Announces Live Album‘Asia – Live In England’

XS ROCK Dec 13, 2025 5 min read

ASIA Announces Live Album‘Asia – Live In England’…Today, legendary English rock supergroup ASIA are thrilled to announce their upcoming live album, ‘Asia – Live In England,’ due out on March 13, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement,

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS

XS ROCK Dec 9, 2025 6 min read

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Arena Rock Legends Return to the Road Following a Historic Year Honouring Their Legacy Tickets on Sale December 12 at 10 am at LiveNation.com Triumph, one of

The Rolling Stones Release Classic Era Unreleased Song "I Love Ladies"

The Rolling Stones Release Unreleased Song “I Love Ladies”

XS ROCK Nov 16, 2025 3 min read

The Rolling Stones Release Unreleased Song “I Love Ladies”…The legendary Rolling Stones have released a previously unheard song from the recording sessions for the 1976 album Black N’ Blue called “I Love Ladies,” which you can hear below: Celebrate the

Listen To New Cheap Trick Song "Twelve Gates" From New Album "All Washed Up"

Watch New Cheap Trick Video The Riff That Won’t Quit”

XS ROCK Nov 12, 2025 1 min read

Watch New Cheap Trick Video The Riff That Won’t Quit”: The Riff That Won’t Quit”…Classic rockers Cheap Trick return with their 21st studio album on November 14th called “Washed Up”. Today, they released a brand new video for “The Riff

KISS Releases Massive Alive! 50th Anniversary Box Set

KISS Releases Massive Alive! 50th Anniversary Box Set

XS ROCK Nov 9, 2025 6 min read

KISS has just announced the release of several new Box Set versions of their Alive album for its 50th Anniversary. We’re highlighting the Super Deluxe 8 LP set, but you can choose from many at the following link, including other

Classic Rockers Journey Announces "Farewell Tour"

Journey Announces “Farewell Tour”

XS ROCK Nov 6, 2025 3 min read

Journey has announced what’s billed as The Final Frontier Farewell Tour. The band is ending their touring career and possibly the band itself. Journey has sold over 100 million albums since the band started. The band featuring Neal Schon, Jonathan

Longtime Joan Jett Drummer Dead At 68

Longtime Joan Jett Drummer Dead At 68

XS ROCK Oct 11, 2025 2 min read

Longtime Joan Jett Drummer Dead At 68…Thommy Price joined Joan Jett and The Blackhearts in 1986 and performed on eight albums with the band over a 30-year span. He also performed with Billy Idol and Scandal and collaborated with a

Rush Announces First Tour Dates Since Neil Peart's Death

Rush Announces First Tour Dates Since Neil Peart’s Death

XS ROCK Oct 6, 2025 6 min read

RUSH ANNOUNCE 2026 TOUR  GEDDY LEE & ALEX LIFESON TO CELEBRATE 50 PLUS YEARS OF RUSH MUSIC, THEIR LEGACY, AND HONOUR LATE BANDMATE NEIL PEART RUSH‘FIFTY SOMETHING’ TOURCONSISTS OF MULTIPLE SHOWSACROSS 7 CITIES Rush 2026 Tour dates: Jun 07 –

The Rolling Stones Releasing "Black And Blue" Box Set With Unreleased Tracks

The Rolling Stones Releasing “Black And Blue” Box Set

XS ROCK Sep 24, 2025 3 min read

The Rolling Stones Releasing “Black And Blue” Box Set…The Rolling Stones are releasing something big to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Black and Blue album. Celebrate the Rolling Stones’ 1976 album, Black and Blue, with this comprehensive box set.