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

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

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...

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

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...

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’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,...

Interview With Doro Pesch "The Queen Of Metal" Interview With Doro Pesch "The Queen Of Metal"

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....

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

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...

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

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...

Dokken - Greatest Video Hits Dokken - Greatest Video Hits

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...

Don Jamieson Discusses New Album "Denim And Laughter" Don Jamieson Discusses New Album "Denim And Laughter"

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...

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

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...

XS ROCK Interview With Rob Cavestany, Guitarist For Death Angel XS ROCK Interview With Rob Cavestany, Guitarist For Death Angel

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Legendary Metal Drummer Ken Mary Talks With XS ROCK Legendary Metal Drummer Ken Mary Talks With XS ROCK

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...

XS ROCK Interview With Quiet Riot's Frankie Banali XS ROCK Interview With Quiet Riot's Frankie Banali

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...

Interview With Night Ranger's Jack Blades Interview With Night Ranger's Jack Blades

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...

Interview With David Reece Interview With David Reece

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...

interview with stephen pearcy interview with stephen pearcy

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...

80s Rock & Pop

80s Rock & Pop

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...

80s Rock & Pop

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...

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

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

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

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

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

Alternative-Punk-Electronic

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

Alternative / Punk

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

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

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...

“Congratulations, You’re In A Cult” “Congratulations, You’re In A Cult”

Alternative / Punk

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...

Watch New Video For "Behead The King" By Death Ray Vision Watch New Video For "Behead The King" By Death Ray Vision

Alternative / Punk

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

Listen To New Song "Face Down" By Filter Listen To New Song "Face Down" By Filter

Alternative / Punk

“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...

Alternative / Punk

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

Rock News

Foo Fighters Announce New Album "But Here We Are"

Rock

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,...

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

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

Aerosmith Announces "Peace Out" Final Tour Aerosmith Announces "Peace Out" Final Tour

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

Triumph Announce US Festival 40th Anniversary Special Edition Package Triumph Announce US Festival 40th Anniversary Special Edition Package

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

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

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

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

Hard Rock & Metal News

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

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

Featured Articles

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,...

The Rods Release New Album "Live At Rose Hall" The Rods Release New Album "Live At Rose Hall"

Hard Rock & Metal

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

Hard Rock & Metal

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. —...

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

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...

Hard Rock & Metal

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...