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Hard Rock & Metal
The legendary Motorhead released their final studio album “Bad Magic” in 2015. To celebrate that iconic album the band has now released the album...


Hard Rock & Metal
When you talk about legendary bass players in the hard rock metal genre, you can’t have the conversation without including Rudy Sarzo. Rudy has...


Hard Rock & Metal
Soulfly released their latest album “Totem” back in August of 2022 and now the band is ready to hit the tour circuit in support...


Hard Rock & Metal
If you’re a rock n’ roll fan, then Michael Monroe doesn’t need any introduction. The former Hanoi Rocks frontman and accomplished solo artist has...


Interviews
Electronic Rock/Synth Pop project RAYGUN ROMANCE (former POWERMAN 5000 Guitarist TY OLIVER) has unleashed the official music video for his newest Dark Synth masterpiece, “Adore You.” Filmed by Marie Ilene and...
Hard Rock & Metal
SHOW-YA has been sitting on the throne of the Japanese female metal scene. With their national hit songs, TV appearances, and Japan’s biggest female...


Hard Rock & Metal
Guitar Virtuoso Gus G has returned with a brand new instrumental album called “Quantum Leap”. We caught up with Gus in our latest interview...
Hard Rock & Metal
Legendary vocalist Jeff Scott Soto sat down with XS ROCK and discussed his new album along with many aspects of his career and his...


Hard Rock & Metal
Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate is releasing a new album called Hell, CA and I got the chance to sit down with vocalist Jizzy Pearl (Love/Hate,...


Hard Rock & Metal
DORO Pesch of Warlock will celebrate the 35th anniversary of her hit album Triumph And Agony with the release of the spectacular live album Triumph And Agony Live....


Hard Rock & Metal
GRINDER BLUES are a hard rock blues trio featuring dUg Pinnick (King’s X) on bass and vocals, guitarist and vocalist Jabo Bihlman, and Scot...


80s Rock & Pop
In the music world, you’ll find lots of entertainers. You’ll also find some great songwriters, musicians, and singers. These days it’s extremely rare for...


Hard Rock & Metal
XS ROCK: Hey, man. Thanks for taking the time out to talk to us today. You’re one of the busiest guys I think there...
Hard Rock & Metal
Back before COVID-19 shut down almost everything, we spoke with MSG singer Robin McAuley about the new album he recently recorded with Reb Beach,...
Hard Rock & Metal
The idea for THE BANISHMENT has been years in the making for LYNCH to further push his creativity into darker, subliminal and chaotic territories. To accomplish this, he...
Hard Rock & Metal
It’s always a pleasure to speak to the Queen Of Metal, Doro Pesch and in our latest interview with her, she opens up about...


Hard Rock & Metal
2020 has been one hell of a year so far. But if you’re looking for something positive to help get through the madness, Armored...


Hard Rock & Metal
Recently, I sat down with Don Dokken to discuss his new album, appropriately named The Lost Songs: 1978-1981. I’ve been a fan of Dokken...


Hard Rock & Metal
Don is best known as a co-host of VH1 Classic’s hit heavy metal talk show series, That Metal Show, where legends of rock hang...


Hard Rock & Metal
Doro discusses her new U.S. tour dates as well as a surprise song collaboration that she’s currently doing with another well-known metal singer. Doro...
Electronic / Industrial / EBM
Just a few hours before their show, I sat down with Frankie Nardiello, A.K.A. Groovie Mann, vocalist for My Life With The Thrill Kill...


Hard Rock & Metal
The XS ROCK Best Metal Album Of 2019 is “Humanicide” by Death Angel. An outstanding metal album that has to be heard to be...


Hard Rock & Metal
You know what’s wrong with rock music? it’s not reckless and it’s not dangerous anymore. Josh Todd – Buckcherry Lead Singer This is...


Electronic / Industrial / EBM
As one of the founding members of the iconic EBM band Nitzer Ebb, Bon Harris is practically a legend to fans of the genre. ...


Hard Rock & Metal
David Ellefson, the legendary bassist for Megadeth, is gearing up for some special tour dates with his all-star group Metal Allegiance. Metal Allegiance’s core...


Hard Rock & Metal
XS ROCK: So I’ve had a chance to listen to the new album, The Devil You Know and it’s fantastic. It sounds just like...
Hard Rock & Metal
When your resume’ includes playing in both legendary rock bands, Dio and Whitesnake, you know you’re doing something right. That’s definitely the case with...


Hard Rock & Metal
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with legendary drummer Ken Mary. Over the years, Ken has played with some of...
Alternative / Punk
Ministry guitarist Sin Quirin has just released a new EP by his side project “3 Headed Snake”. If you haven’t had a chance to...


Hard Rock & Metal
Geoff Tate seems to be sort of an enigmatic person for a lot of people. Always a bit mysterious and probably often misunderstood. Prior...


Christian Rock & Metal
Michael Sweet (Stryper) and George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob) have reunited once again to create Unified, the second album by Sweet & Lynch. I...


Hard Rock & Metal
Carmine Appice is a legend in the world of rock drummers. Over the years he has played with a virtual who’s who list of...


Hard Rock & Metal
XS ROCK: So, Quiet Riot now has James Durbin as lead vocalist. I’ve had a chance to listen to Road Rage and I think...


Hard Rock & Metal
Recently, I received an advanced release for Josh Todd & The Conflict’s debut album, “Year Of The Tiger”. Most of you probably know Josh...
Hard Rock & Metal
XS ROCK: Hey Robert! It’s a pleasure to talk with you. I’ve been a fan for many years. I want to talk about the...


Hard Rock & Metal
In my opinion, one of the best metal bands to come out after the year 2000 had to be Sister Sin. Each...


Hard Rock & Metal
Recently, I reviewed the latest album by Art of Anarchy called “The Madness”. Which you can read here. Needless to say I was blown away...


Hard Rock & Metal
Today I had the privilege to sit down and talk with Alex Grossi. Most of you probably know Alex as the guitarist in Quiet...


Hard Rock & Metal
Jack Blades Talks To XS ROCK About New Night Ranger Album, His Career and More… Rewind back to the year 1982. I was in...


Hard Rock & Metal
XS Rock readers know that I’ve recently been raving about the debut album by Sainted Sinners featuring David Reece (Accept, Bonfire, Bangalore Choir). Well,...


Hard Rock & Metal
XS ROCK: So tell me about your great new album “He Saw It Comin”. I just did a review on it recently and in...


Hard Rock & Metal
When I was in high school, I had the walls of my room covered with posters and magazine pages from my favorite bands. No...
Hard Rock & Metal
When it comes to metal’s greatest anthems, Accept’s Balls To The Wall is always listed as one of the top songs. And, with good...