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Hard Rock & Metal

Motorhead’s Phil Campbell Talks Seriously Bad Magic In New Interview

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

March 1, 2023
Rudy Sarzo Discusses Quiet Riot, Ozzy And Randy Rhoads In New Interview Rudy Sarzo Discusses Quiet Riot, Ozzy And Randy Rhoads In New Interview

Hard Rock & Metal

Rudy Sarzo Discusses Quiet Riot, Ozzy And Randy Rhoads In New Interview

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...

February 8, 2023

Hard Rock & Metal

Soulfly’s Max Cavalera Discusses New “Totem” Album And Tour In New Interview

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

January 26, 2023

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With The Legendary Rocker Michael Monroe

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...

July 5, 2022

Interviews

Interview With Ty Oliver Of Raygun Romance

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...

June 25, 2022

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Japanese Metal Queens SHOW-YA

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...

October 22, 2021
Gus G. Talks New Instrumental Album & Ozzy In New Interview Gus G. Talks New Instrumental Album & Ozzy In New Interview

Hard Rock & Metal

Gus G. Talks New Instrumental Album & Ozzy In New Interview

Guitar Virtuoso Gus G has returned with a brand new instrumental album called “Quantum Leap”. We caught up with Gus in our latest interview...

October 14, 2021

Hard Rock & Metal

Jeff Scott Soto Discusses New Duets Album, Yngwie and Lengthy Career In New Interview

Legendary vocalist Jeff Scott Soto sat down with XS ROCK and discussed his new album along with many aspects of his career and his...

October 8, 2021
Jizzy Pearl Discusses Upcoming New Love/Hate And Quiet Riot Albums In New Interview Jizzy Pearl Discusses Upcoming New Love/Hate And Quiet Riot Albums In New Interview

Hard Rock & Metal

Jizzy Pearl Discusses Upcoming New Love/Hate And Quiet Riot Albums In New Interview

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,...

September 23, 2021
Interview With Doro Pesch "The Queen Of Metal" Interview With Doro Pesch "The Queen Of Metal"

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Doro Pesch “The Queen Of 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....

September 5, 2021
King's X Frontman Doug Pinnick Talks Grinder Blues Album In New Interview King's X Frontman Doug Pinnick Talks Grinder Blues Album In New Interview

Hard Rock & Metal

King’s X Frontman Doug Pinnick Talks Grinder Blues Album In New Interview

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...

August 30, 2021

80s Rock & Pop

Exclusive Interview With John Waite

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...

May 25, 2021

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Jeff Pilson From The End Machine, Dokken and Foreigner

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...

May 5, 2021

Hard Rock & Metal

Robin McAuley Discusses Black Swan Album, Michael Schenker and Recent Health Scare

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,...

December 22, 2020

Hard Rock & Metal

George Lynch, Devix AKA and, Joe Haze Discusses New Band Project “The Banishment” In New Interview

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...

December 13, 2020

Hard Rock & Metal

Doro Pesch Discusses Her New Box Set Magic Diamonds In New Interview

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...

December 12, 2020
John Bush Talks With XS ROCK About Armored Saint's Fantastic New Album "Punching The Sky" John Bush Talks With XS ROCK About Armored Saint's Fantastic New Album "Punching The Sky"

Hard Rock & Metal

John Bush Talks With XS ROCK About Armored Saint’s Fantastic New Album “Punching The Sky”

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...

October 23, 2020
Dokken - Greatest Video Hits Dokken - Greatest Video Hits

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Don Dokken

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...

July 9, 2020
Don Jamieson Discusses New Album "Denim And Laughter" Don Jamieson Discusses New Album "Denim And Laughter"

Hard Rock & Metal

Don Jamieson Discusses New Album “Denim And Laughter”

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...

February 15, 2020
XS ROCK Exclusive Interview With "The Queen Of Metal" Doro Pesch XS ROCK Exclusive Interview With "The Queen Of Metal" Doro Pesch

Hard Rock & Metal

XS ROCK Exclusive Interview With “The Queen Of Metal” Doro Pesch

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...

February 5, 2020

Electronic / Industrial / EBM

Interview With Groovie Mann From My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult

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...

December 20, 2019
XS ROCK Interview With Rob Cavestany, Guitarist For Death Angel XS ROCK Interview With Rob Cavestany, Guitarist For Death Angel

Hard Rock & Metal

XS ROCK Interview With Rob Cavestany, Guitarist For Death Angel

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

December 15, 2019

Hard Rock & Metal

XS ROCK Exclusive Interview With Josh Todd Of Buckcherry

  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...

September 19, 2019
Bon Harris Says Nitzer Ebb Have No Plans For A New Studio Album Anytime In The Near Future Bon Harris Says Nitzer Ebb Have No Plans For A New Studio Album Anytime In The Near Future

Electronic / Industrial / EBM

Bon Harris Says Nitzer Ebb Have No Plans For A New Studio Album Anytime In The Near Future

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

May 28, 2019

Hard Rock & Metal

David Ellefson Discusses Super-Group Metal Allegiance, Megadeth and More!

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...

April 22, 2019
Phil Lewis From L.A. Guns Discusses New Album, Reunion With Tracii Guns and More! Phil Lewis From L.A. Guns Discusses New Album, Reunion With Tracii Guns and More!

Hard Rock & Metal

Phil Lewis From L.A. Guns Discusses New Album, Reunion With Tracii Guns and More!

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...

March 19, 2019

Hard Rock & Metal

Doug Aldrich Talks About Burning Rain Album, Whitesnake, Ronnie James Dio and More!

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...

March 11, 2019
Legendary Metal Drummer Ken Mary Talks With XS ROCK Legendary Metal Drummer Ken Mary Talks With XS ROCK

Hard Rock & Metal

Legendary Metal Drummer Ken Mary Talks With XS ROCK

I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with legendary drummer Ken Mary.  Over the years, Ken has played with some of...

January 10, 2019

Alternative / Punk

Ministry Guitarist Sin Quirin Discusses New Project 3 Headed Snake With XS ROCK

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...

October 27, 2018

Hard Rock & Metal

XS ROCK Interview With Geoff Tate

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

November 30, 2017

Christian Rock & Metal

Michael Sweet Talks With XS ROCK

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

October 23, 2017

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Legendary Drummer Carmine Appice

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...

October 22, 2017
XS ROCK Interview With Quiet Riot's Frankie Banali XS ROCK Interview With Quiet Riot's Frankie Banali

Hard Rock & Metal

XS ROCK Interview With Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali

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...

July 23, 2017

Hard Rock & Metal

XS ROCK Interview With Buckcherry Vocalist Josh Todd

Recently, I received an advanced release for Josh Todd & The Conflict’s debut album, “Year Of The Tiger”. Most of you probably know Josh...

July 20, 2017

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Warrant’s Robert Mason

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...

May 12, 2017

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Former Sister Sin Vocalist Liv Jagrell

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

April 22, 2017

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Ex-Guns N’ Roses and Art Of Anarchy Guitarist Bumblefoot

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...

April 16, 2017

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Alex Grossi From Beautiful Creatures and Quiet Riot

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

April 13, 2017
Interview With Night Ranger's Jack Blades Interview With Night Ranger's Jack Blades

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Night Ranger’s Jack Blades

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

March 4, 2017
Interview With David Reece Interview With David Reece

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With David Reece

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,...

February 19, 2017

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Jack Russell

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

January 14, 2017
interview with stephen pearcy interview with stephen pearcy

Hard Rock & Metal

Interview With Stephen Pearcy From Ratt

When I was in high school, I had the walls of my room covered with posters and magazine pages from my favorite bands. No...

January 13, 2017

Hard Rock & Metal

Udo Dirkschneider Says He Will Never Reunite With Accept

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...

October 13, 2016

80s Rock & Pop

80s Rock & Pop

Listen To New Joan Jett Song “If You’re Blue” From Surprise New EP

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts have just announced a brand new EP called Mindsets that’s releasing on June 2, 2023. Check out the first...

4 days ago

80s Rock & Pop

Legendary Rock And Pop Singer Tina Turner Dead At 83

Tina Turner’s Official Facebook page has posted the following regarding the singer’s death: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of...

May 24, 2023
The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday

80s Rock & Pop

The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday

The Go-Gos guitarist and backing vocalist Jane Wiedlin happily shows of her birthday suit in a new photo on her 65th birthday. On Jane’s...

May 21, 2023
Belinda Carlisle Releasing Surprise Album Called Kismet Belinda Carlisle Releasing Surprise Album Called Kismet

80s Rock & Pop

Listen To Brand New Belinda Carlisle EP “Kismet”

May 12, 2023
Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee? Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee?

80s Rock & Pop

Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee?

While I rarely agree with The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame and many of the inductees that it chooses, (even more so, the...

May 5, 2023
The University of Florida confers an honorary Doctor of Music degree on Tom Petty The University of Florida confers an honorary Doctor of Music degree on Tom Petty

80s Rock & Pop

The University of Florida confers an honorary Doctor of Music degree on Tom Petty

In honor of the occasion, the Tom Petty family has established a powerful endowment to expand the Guitar program and the Music Business &...

May 5, 2023

Alternative-Punk-Electronic

Punk Legends PANSY DIVISION celebrates 30th Anniversary of "Undressed" with U.S. Shows

Alternative / Punk

Punk Legends PANSY DIVISION celebrates 30th Anniversary of “Undressed” with U.S. Shows

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album Undressed (Lookout! Records, 1993), Pansy Division is hitting the road in 2023 for nine national shows...

May 14, 2023
Watch New Video For "Apartment For Two" By Punk Icons "The Hard-Ons" Watch New Video For "Apartment For Two" By Punk Icons "The Hard-Ons"

Alternative / Punk

Watch New Video For “Apartment For Two” By Punk Icons “The Hard-Ons”

Golden Robot Records is proud as punch to announce that Australian punk icons, The Hard-Ons, are back with a new single, impending album – and...

May 11, 2023
“Congratulations, You’re In A Cult” “Congratulations, You’re In A Cult”

Alternative / Punk

Watch The Video For “Congratulations, You’re In A Cult” By SIN SHAKE SIN

Alt-rock iconoclasts SIN SHAKE SIN are back with a brand new single! The trio’s latest offering, titled “Congratulations, You’re In A Cult”, is available...

May 10, 2023
Watch New Video For "Behead The King" By Death Ray Vision Watch New Video For "Behead The King" By Death Ray Vision

Alternative / Punk

Watch New Video For “Behead The King” By Death Ray Vision

Birthed at the juncture where hardcore and punk meet metal, DEATH RAY VISION have announced their forthcoming third album, No Mercy From Electric Eyes,...

May 10, 2023
Listen To New Song "Face Down" By Filter Listen To New Song "Face Down" By Filter

Alternative / Punk

Listen To New Song “Face Down” By Filter

“Face Down” the latest song from platinum-selling alternative-industrial rock pioneers Filter, will be available digitally today via Golden Robot Records. “Face Down” follows the release...

May 9, 2023

Alternative / Punk

Pop-Punkers SUM 41 Call It Quits!

SUM 41 has decided to disband after 27 years. You can see their statement below:

May 8, 2023

Rock News

Foo Fighters Announce New Album "But Here We Are"

Rock

Foo Fighters Announce New Album “But Here We Are”

But Here We Are is the new album from Foo Fighters, and marks the band’s return after a year of staggering losses, personal introspection,...

May 23, 2023
Listen To "Systematic Minds" By Sammy Hagar's Son Andrew Hagar Listen To "Systematic Minds" By Sammy Hagar's Son Andrew Hagar

Hard Rock & Metal

Listen To “Systematic Minds” By Sammy Hagar’s Son Andrew Hagar

Rocker Andrew Hagar, son of the red rocker, Sammy Hagar, has released his latest single “Systematic Minds” to all major platforms. “As we race...

May 9, 2023
Aerosmith Announces "Peace Out" Final Tour Aerosmith Announces "Peace Out" Final Tour

Hard Rock & Metal

Aerosmith Announces “Peace Out” Final Tour

Announcing Aerosmith’s PEACE OUT Farewell Tour Today, four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith have announced their final outing – PEACE OUT with...

May 1, 2023
Triumph Announce US Festival 40th Anniversary Special Edition Package Triumph Announce US Festival 40th Anniversary Special Edition Package

Hard Rock & Metal

Triumph Announce US Festival 40th Anniversary Special Edition Package 

May 29, 1983 will forever be an important day in the history of heavy metal. After all, it was on this date that the world’s...

April 27, 2023
The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde Wants Nothing To Do With The Rock Hall of Fame...Even After Being Inducted The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde Wants Nothing To Do With The Rock Hall of Fame...Even After Being Inducted

80s Rock & Pop

The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde Wants Nothing To Do With The Rock Hall of Fame…Even After Being Inducted

Chrissie Hynde, the vocalist for the Pretenders, took to social media to vent her frustrations with the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, even...

March 20, 2023
Pink Floyd Release 50th Anniversary Dark Side Of The Moon Deluxe Box Set Pink Floyd Release 50th Anniversary Dark Side Of The Moon Deluxe Box Set

Rock

Pink Floyd Release 50th Anniversary Dark Side Of The Moon Deluxe Box Set

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a deluxe box set to commemorate one of the best-selling...

March 14, 2023

Hard Rock & Metal News

Listen To Fates Warning Vocalist Ray Alder's New Song "My Oblivion"

Hard Rock & Metal

Listen To Fates Warning Vocalist Ray Alder’s New Song “My Oblivion”

Once again, just like for Ray Alder’s acclaimed solo debut album “What The Water Wants” back in 2019, the new album was written with...

4 days ago

Featured Articles

25 Bands That Were Influential To The 80s Glam Metal Scene

The 1980s were an awesome time thanks to the glam/hair metal scene. The image almost became as important as the music during this period,...

5 days ago
The Rods Release New Album "Live At Rose Hall" The Rods Release New Album "Live At Rose Hall"

Hard Rock & Metal

The Rods Release New Album “Live At Rose Hall”

“Live at Rose Hall” by The Rods was independently released by the band on May 19, 2023. The Rods – “Live at Rose Hall”...

May 23, 2023

Hard Rock & Metal

Metal Legend And Former Accept Vocalist U.D.O. To Release New Album, Touchdown

After touring Australia and Japan as well as kicking off this year’s festival season by introducing new bassist Peter Baltes last month, U.D.O. —...

May 21, 2023
The mighty FIFTH ANGEL is proud to announce their epic fourth album, When Angels Kill, which will be released on June 16th, 2023 through Nuclear Blast Records. The mighty FIFTH ANGEL is proud to announce their epic fourth album, When Angels Kill, which will be released on June 16th, 2023 through Nuclear Blast Records.

Hard Rock & Metal

Watch The New Video By Fifth Angel For “Resist The Tyrant”

US metal legends FIFTH ANGEL have released a new single from their upcoming new studio album, When Angels Kill, which will be out on June 16th via...

May 21, 2023

Hard Rock & Metal

Watch New Lucifer Video For “A Coffin Has No Silver Lining”

Stockholm-based heavy rock megalith LUCIFER has released a promo video for their new single, ‘A Coffin Has No Silver Lining (The Sistine Version)‘, which is out today...

May 20, 2023