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JOHN DIVA & THE ROCKETS OF LOVE Release Third Single and Video! The flashy band with an eighties flair JOHN DIVA & The Rockets Of Love release their third single and video for the song "Blinded" today. John Diva says: "John Diva, the James Bond of modern Hair Metal Warriors, yet again in breaking a woman’s heart in style. However - this time, he finds his master. BLINDED (…by a blonde) is an homage to an atomic blonde angel of revenge. If you’re love sick, this song will make you feel … Read More →

Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Bernie Torme' has died from complications of "virulent double pneumonia".  Torme' died on St. Patrick's Day, one day before his 67th birthday.  Torme' played with Deep Purple's Ian Gillan in Gillan and fronted his own band called Torme' which featured L.A. Guns and Girl vocalist Phillip Lewis. Lewis stated the following concerning Torme's death: After my band Girl split up I was music poison. Nobody wanted to have anything to do with me except Bernie who … Read More →

Photo credit: Brian Leli from Chicago, IL Slipknot have posted the following official announcement: A message from Slipknot Slipknot’s focus is on making album #6, and our upcoming shows around the world, our best ever. Chris knows why he is no longer a part of Slipknot. We are disappointed that he chose to point fingers and manufacture claims, rather than doing what was necessary to continue to be a part of Slipknot. We would have preferred he not take the path that he has, but evolution in … Read More →

ENTOMBED Launch First Track “Sinners Bleed” ‘Clandestine – Live’ out on May 17, 2019 Entombed featuring original members Nicke Andersson, Uffe Cederlund and Alex Hellid invite you to hear the unique experience of the band performing their second album “Clandestine” in full live for the first time ever for the album’s 25th Anniversary. Check out the first single “Sinners Bleed” HERE. Threeman Recordings presents Act 2: The Entombed performance – A … Read More →

A NEW REVENGE release their new video & single 'Never Let You Go' LA Based Metallers, A New Revenge featuring an all-star line-up of classic rock players, will release their debut album, Enemies & Loverson March 29 via Golden Robot Records. Pre-order link here: http://smarturl.it/anewrevenge   Supergroup is a term that has been diluted over time. Throwing a bunch of people from other bands into a new project doesn’t automatically make them Super, but their bio’s will tell you … Read More →

Polish extreme metal veterans VADER are pleased to announce that they will release a new EP titled Thy Messenger on May 31st this year. The effort will contain four of the five songs that were recorded over a week-long period in January and February at Hertz Studio in Białystok, Poland under the supervision of the Wiesławski Brothers. The cover art was painted by Wes Benscoter, who previously worked with VADER on the De Profundis LP and has collaborated with such bands … Read More →

DEE SNIDER just released his sixth video off his latest album "For The Love Of Metal." Snider on the Song: "The socio-political message of 'Lies Are a Business' is more important at this moment in time than ever before. The movement toward more controlling, all-powerful governments continues to grow and the current nightmarish situation in Venezuela is emblematic of the direction our world is sadly heading in. The incredible video for this song by award winning director Leo Liberti of Liberta … Read More →

First Signal is the musical union between Harem Scarem vocalist Harry Hess and Swedish drummer/producer Daniel Flores. Of their third collaboration together, Hess says, "once again it was a pure pleasure to be working on these songs. Daniel made it easy on me...just concentrating on being the singer is a luxury that I enjoyed immensely." Flores adds, "as a huge fan of Harem Scarem, I'm still asking people to pinch me to see if I'm still awake. Harry and his band made some of the most classic AOR … Read More →

"A Perfect Day To Die", the new song/ video from British thrashers ONSLAUGHT, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, due later in the year via AFM Records! Guitarist Nige Rockett comments: "We are super stoked to finally get some new material out to the fans. "'A Perfect Day To Die' is a nod to our sadly departed friends rom MOTÖRHEAD who were a major influence for ONSLAUGHT over the years. "The track has been mixed by Jacob … Read More →

Motley Crue have released one of the strangest songs of their career with "Like A Virgin", their cover version of Madonna's huge hit from the 80's pop scene.  The song is one of four new songs included on the new movie "The Dirt" about the story of the band. The feature film is based on the tell-all autobiography by Motley Crue. The film stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. English actor Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki Sixx. Former Games of Thrones actor Iwan Rheon as guitarist … Read More →

Phil Varone who has played drums for Skid Row, Saigon Kick, Vince Neil and Jake E. Lee's Red Dragon Cartel has released the following retirement announcement: No Drums No More... Although I’ve given interviews announcing my retirement from drumming, it seems people think I’m kidding...So this is I thought an official post... This is my farewell to drumming tour. There is no big story other than I no longer have a passion for drumming. As I get older in life, drums have fallen to the bottom … Read More →

Whitesnake will release their new studio album "Flesh & Blood" via Frontiers Music Srl on May 10th. Today they release their new single “Trouble Is Your Middle Name.” Listen to it HERE: Watch the video for the first single from the album “Shut Up & Kiss Me” HERE. "Flesh & Blood" will be available on CD/LP/Digital formats. See below for full details of the various configurations available. Pre-order "Flesh & Blood" HERE: http://radi.al/FleshAndBlood Limited … Read More →

2018 was an exciting year for DORO, releasing two successful albums at the same time."Forever Warriors, Forever United" went straight to #1 in the German vinyl charts as well as to #4 of the German album charts, marking the highest ever entry in her home country. Today, DORO's new 4-track vinyl EP "Backstage To Heaven" is released - on the same day the second leg of her worldtour kicks off! The EP features two album tracks, as well as two unreleased, new live tracks. Get your copy of … Read More →

Bay Area masters of metal FALLUJAH will release their highly-anticipated, 4th full-length album, Undying Light, on March 15th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has unveiled the latest trailer for the record, in which they discuss the lyrical content. Watch it now at https://youtu.be/av1LsIP8Txk. In case it was missed, Fallujah recently debuted a crushing new song titled “Dopamine” from Undying Light. The single follows their first revealed song “Ultraviolet.” Stream the … Read More →

Today, German thrash-legends DESTRUCTION are proud to welcome Damir Eskic as their second guitarist alongside their original guitar slinger Mike. Damir is a Swiss guitar player with Bosnian decent and works as a guitar teacher as well as being a former pupil of Tommy Vetterli (CORONER). He also plays in a heavy metal band called GOMORRA and already contributed to 3 solos on DESTRUCTION's 2016 album Under Attack. DESTRUCTION are currently working on their upcoming studio album which will be … Read More →

We all wade through archetypes. We all ARE archetypes. Distant echoes of a life both primeval and noble. To embrace these archetypes, to accept them not only as a part of life but as life itself is what some may call enlightenment, some peace of mind. ELUVEITIE call it Ategnatos. And by using their longest ever gap between albums to gather momentum, they just forged their strongest record around it.  Ategnatos will be released on April 5th 2019 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band presents the … Read More →

Finnish heavy metal sextet BATTLE BEAST will release their fifth studio album No More Hollywood Endings, in only three weeks, on March 22, 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records. Today the band is unleashing another taster off their forthcoming offering in the form of the tenacious and uplifting track “Eden.” Watch the accompanying music video for the second single,  here: Guitarist Joona Björkroth states, "'Eden' was born about one year ago when I was going through an extremely bad … Read More →

Last year Phil Mogg confirmed that this year’s 50th anniversary tour with UFO will be his last as the frontman of the long-running hard rock band. Consequently, it seems almost certain that at that point they will cease to exist. UFO were formed in London in 1969 and Mogg is their only ever-present member, performing on all of the group’s 22 studio albums. While European dates have already been announced the band is now unveiling their initial North American dates for this final … Read More →

Hard rockers Animal Drive are preparing to begin work in earnest on the follow-up album to their stunning debut, "Bite!". To hold fans over while they wait for the band's new album, Animal Drive jumped in the studio to record a covers EP, “Back to the Roots”. The tracklisting includes a super-heavy rendition of Roxette’s “The Look” (featuring the guest vocals of Frontiers labelmate and fellow Trans-Siberian Orchestra artist Rosa Laricchiuta), a magnificent and epic version of Whitesnake’s … Read More →

ACCEPT is about to bring their “Symphonic Terror Tour” to select European stages, kicking off on April 20 in Wuppertal, Germany. To celebrate, the band will release a special 7″ vinyl single, featuring a brand NEW studio track titled “Life’s A Bitch” as well as ‘Restless And Wild (Live at Wacken 2017)’ on the B-side, on April 19. Pre-order now: http://nblast.de/AcceptLifesABitch Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann comments, “We love the title of the single…WHO does not agree to THAT: ‘LIFE’S A BITCH’? It … Read More →

Only one week until Finland's melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM release their tenth album, Hexed, on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today marks the release of the bands third single,"Platitudes And Barren Words" which can be viewed here: COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments, "This one has been a lot of people’s favorite song since day one and when you think about it, every single part of it is catchy as hell so it makes sense. Can’t wait to … Read More →

Influenced by classic bands of both the past and present, but with a modern edge added to the mix, The Brink bring new life and energy to the British hard rock scene with their vibrant 21st Century form of balls-to-the-wall rock ’n roll. Starting out in the Cambridge area, the group have worked their way up the ladder to headline in cities such as London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and Nottingham, while support slots have included a well received UK tour with The New Roses in the autumn … Read More →

One of Scandinavian hard rock's most influential and beloved acts, Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES will deliver “Sliver & Gold,” their eighth full-length blast of Nordic noir, in North America on March 29. In advance of Friday's kickoff of a two-month European tour, the band has unveiled a music video for a third preview track from the new album, “44 Undead” https://youtu.be/Kk5-RrnuG1w Shot on the streets of Manchester, Sheffield, London, Bristol and Stockholm by drummer Peder … Read More →

Hard rock titans collide for The End Machine, a brand-new project that  features classic-era DOKKEN members George Lynch, Jeff Pilson, and Mick Brown as well as current WARRANT singer Robert Mason. The band will be releasing their self-titled debut on March 22nd via Frontiers Music SRL. Today the band has released their second single "Burn The Truth" in the form of a lyric video. Surely, some fans may be wondering to themselves, isn’t this just Dokken without Don Dokken? … Read More →

Queensrÿche release their new music video for "Blood Of The Levant" today. The track is off of the band's forthcoming album The Verdict out March 1st via Century Media Records. "We are very excited to unveil our new video 'Blood of the Levant' from our upcoming album The Verdict!," states Queensryche singer Todd La Torre. "This song and video is based on real events that sparked the onset of the Syrian war. We would like to thank David Brodsky and Allison Woest from "MyGoodEye … Read More →

Bonfire have posted the following update regarding the departure of drummer, Tim Breideband: Official announcement: after 3 years and 4 albums Bonfire and Tim Breideband will be parting ways and Tim will be pursuing new opportunities. Tim is an excellent drummer and was a great addition to Bonfire. We are sure he will be great in his future endeavors and we wish him the very best. Bonfire would like to announce our new drummer André Hilgers. André is an excellent and very accomplished … Read More →

THE DAMNED THINGS announce their long-awaited return with today’s release of their new single, “Cells,” off their forthcoming album High Crimes due April 26 via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-order High Crimes in both digital and physical formats from this location: nuclearblast.com/thedamnedthings-highcrimes. High Crimes was produced by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STONE SOUR, AMON AMARTH) and is the follow up to 2010’s hugely successful debut album, Ironiclast. The music video for “Cells,” directed … Read More →

MARK MORTON RELEASES NEW SONG "SAVE DEFIANCE" FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY — LISTEN HERE TOUR WITH LIGHT THE TORCH SET FOR NEXT MONTH DEBUT ALBUM ANESTHETIC OUT MARCH 1 Mark Morton, the prolific guitarist of Lamb of God, has released the song "Save Defiance." The track features vocalist Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge and Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators fame, with Alice in Chains' Mike Inez on bass and Korn's Ray Luzier on … Read More →

Swedish metallers ENFORCER recently announced the release of their highly anticipated new studio album Zenith, their first record in 4 years. Today, the quartet has launched a music video in support of the stomping first single, "Die For The Devil," to give their fans a first taster of their forthcoming offering. Watch it now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LSvSxlOv6F4 Purchase the song now: http://nblast.de/EnforcerDieForTheDevil Listen to the track in the NB Novelties … Read More →

ENTOMBED To Release ’Clandestine – Live‘ In May 2019 ENTOMBED featuring original members Nicke Andersson, Uffe Cederlund and Alex Hellid invite you to hear the unique experience of the band performing their second album “Clandestine” in full live for the first time ever for the album‘s 25th Anniversary. Threeman Recordings presents Act 2: The Entombed performance – A concert in two acts based entirely on the Swedish band‘s acclaimed album … Read More →

Michael Thompson Band will release their new album, LOVE & BEYOND on April 26, 2019  Pre-order LOVE & BEYOND: http://radi.al/LoveandBeyond The Michael Thompson Band is back with their brand new album, “Love And Beyond” on April 26, 2019! For this new release, Michael wanted to go back to the more polished AOR sound of the band’s debut album. Once again, he teamed up with Wyn Davis to mix the album. Additionally, he also had the amazing Mark Spiro involved in the songwriting as well … Read More →

Today, legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL are proud to unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, via Nuclear Blast.  In celebration of the momentous event, the band offer fans a music video for "Welcome to the Garden State". Check out the infectious song and video that pays homage to Jersey here: https://youtu.be/ujkLk9pVKwE Bobby Blitz comments, "Not before in our video history have we presented something so artistically-seedy. This due to the brilliant yet twisted, vision … Read More →

JOHN SYKES Guitar Legend Signs Global Deal with Golden Robot Records Long Anticipated Solo Album Scheduled For Release Later This Year GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS Welcomes John Sykes To The Family! Golden Robot Records is pleased to welcome guitar legend John Sykes to their already impressive roster of artists. John recently signed a worldwide deal with Golden Robot Records, which will see his long anticipated forthcoming new album released later this year. Sykes is now part of an … Read More →

Motley Crue have released a preview sample of their track called "The Dirt" which will be featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming movie about the Crue, which is set to release on March 22nd. The tracklist for the soundtrack is listed below which will contain 4 newly recorded songs by Motley Crue. TRACKLIST: 01. The Dirt (Est.1981) [*] [feat. Machine Gun Kelly] 02. Red Hot 03. On with the Show 04. Live Wire 05. Merry? Go? Round 06. Take Me to the Top 07. Piece of Your … Read More →

While on their current UK/Europe tour, Buckcherry filmed the official video for their debut single, "Bent", off of their forthcoming album, Warpaint, out March 8th. Director Phil Wallis jumped on the bus when Buckcherry arrived at Heathrow airport and filmed the band nonstop in Manchester, Bristol, and London. The video captures the band on and off stage in those three cities. Warpaint is currently available for preorder physically and digitally. Anyone ordering digitally will … Read More →

Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx are back with another gem of an album that hearkens back to the best of ‘80's hard rock, while also keeping a foot firmly planted in the 21st century. “Forever Wild” further cements the band's status as one of the leaders of the Scandinavian led hard rock revival, cleverly melding a sleaze/hair metal approach (reminiscent of Motley Crue, Warrant, and Winger) with voracious hooks and melodies. Check out new single, "Wicked"  Pre-order the album and stream … Read More →

The feature film is based on the tell-all autobiography by Motley Crue. The film stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. English actor Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki Sixx. Former Games of Thrones actor Iwan Rheon as guitarist Mick Mars. Daniel Webber will play Vince Neil. Motley Crue recently got together in the studio and recorded four new tracks for the movie. The story of how Mötley Crüe came to be one of the most notorious rock 'n roll groups in history is finally coming out in … Read More →

Japan's leading traditional heavy metal band, ANTHEM, will release Nucleus, an entirely re-recorded greatest hits album now available with English lyrics for the first time, on March 29th On the eve of the bands 35th Anniversary, their popularity in Japan remains as high as ever and their worldwide fan base continues to grow. Thus the idea of an all English re-record of their biggest hits came to be! Band leader and bassist Naoto Shibata comments: 'Our re-recorded greatest hits album with … Read More →

Renowned guitar master and ADRENALINE MOB founder MIKE ORLANDO has released the official video for "Burn" off his newly released Sonic Stomp Instrumental DVD 'Live In Studio' from Brazil. Originally premiered on Guitar World, "Burn" is off of Orlando's new instrumental Sonic Stomp DVD and features Aquiles Priester, Tony McAlpine, Wasp, Hangar, Noturnall), Junior Carelli (Shaman, Noturnall) on Keyboards, and Fernando Quesada (Shaman, Noturnall) on Bass. The 'Live In Studio' performance was … Read More →

Heavy Pettin' first stirred into action when vocalist Hamie, guitarists Gordon Bonnar and Punky Mendoza, drummer Gary Moat and bassist Brian Waugh first burst out of Glasgow in 1981. They were vibrant, priapic, anthemic and focused. As they showed on a three-track demo, and on the subsequent debut single for independent label Neat (‘Roll The Dice’/’Love Xs Love’), they were more than mere Def Leppard slaves. In fact, the Pettin’ had an international sound that owed something to AC/DC, UFO, Thin … Read More →

Maryland rockers Clutch have released a new video for the single “Ghoul Wrangler” from their latest album Book Of Bad Decisions.  The video was shot in the Old Bedford Village in Pennsylvania. Vinyl fans might remember the Ghoul Wrangler business card that was included in each 12" jacket.  Many of those who called the number on the card left messages for the Ghoul Wrangler.  Some of these messages have been used as teasers on Clutch's socials in the last couple of days.  The phone … Read More →

Photo credit: Stephanie Cabral Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Fates Warning to its worldwide roster! Fates Warning began in the early 1980's playing a traditional style of heavy metal. However, they quickly began to adopt a more technically proficient style and are considered by many to be the first true prog-metal band. While the band has subsequently moved in more melodic and ambient directions, they have remained a vibrant and well-respected cornerstone for the prog camp within … Read More →

US Heavy / Power metal legends STEEL PROPHET are back with their new massive sounding heavy metal album “The God Machine”, out on April 26th via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records! STEEL PROPHET announce the release date and track list of their upcoming album “The God Machine”! Five years after the release of their latest album "Omniscient" the band recruited the all-star Heavy Metal singer / producer R.D. Liapakis of Mystic Prophecy / Devil's Train and his uniquely ranged vocal skills to perfectly … Read More →

Valentine's Day is here! To celebrate, Lizzy Borden has launched a new video for "Obsessed with You" directed by Dave Brodsky. Fans can take in the new lusty video now. While there, Metal Blade and Lizzy Borden would like to invite fans to enter to win a signed copy of My Midnight Things on vinyl, plus a limited-edition Lizzy Borden "Obsessed with You" Valentine's Day card! Ten lucky winners will be drawn for the vinyl, plus an additional 25 winners randomly selected will be sent a code to … Read More →

Toronto, Canada based political rock band IRON AGE MYSTICS is returning the spirit of progressive protest to the genre with the first track off of their upcoming, debut LP, Pride Before the Fall, "Save it For the Revolution." A rally cry for those who know that this system is a fraud, "Save it For the Revolution" is a hell bent rejection of the societal sickness of today. "Iron Age Mystics represent the current cutting edge of political rock music, so say many. The strengths of this band … Read More →

Whitesnake has confirmed a May 10th release date for their upcoming studio album "Flesh & Blood" via Frontiers Music Srl. The album will be available on CD/LP/Digital formats. Fresh off celebrating their 40th anniversary, rock legends Whitesnake return with their latest studio album, “Flesh & Blood”. This album follows the 2011 critically acclaimed studio album “Forevermore” and 2015’s “The Purple Album”, a reimagining of Deep Purple classics from Whitesnake mastermind’s … Read More →

'The Heretics' is slated for release on February 15 via Season of Mist and can be pre-ordered in various formats HERE. Frontman Sakis Tolis comments on behalf of the band: "Dear fellows, I am in the pleasant position to present to you another new song I wrote for Rotting Christ; 'Ветры злые' (Vetry Zlye),' a song that was influenced by paganism and specifically from the Slavic pagan religions through the history of time and exalts the power of mother nature. I Hope you will enjoy the … Read More →

Australian-American rock collective THE DEAD DAISIES recently revealed music from their latest album, Burn It Down, would feature exclusively as the soundtrack for the upcoming horror anthology tv series, "Welcome To Daisyland," which is scheduled to premiere this Valentine's Day, February 14, across numerous platforms. In conjunction with the premiere of "Welcome To Daisyland," THE DEAD DAISIES are releasing their new single "Dead And Gone" (Swamp Version) and have launched a music video … Read More →

Athens, GA based alternative rock band LULLWATER has released the official music video for their single “Empty Chamber.” “Empty Chamber” is off of the band's upcoming LP, Voodoo, set to release 2/22/2019. “We all have experienced and been in a moment of excruciating emotional pain and ‘Empty Chamber’ was written during one of those moments. The song has an upbeat tempo and happy melodic vibe but the lyrics are depressing and filled with anxiety. Sometimes everything in life can be going … Read More →

Female fronted rock band New Years Day have just announced that they will be joining Falling In Reverse as support on the band's U.S. Spring tour. The tour will kick off in Las Vegas on April 20th and will wrap on May 24th in Los Angeles. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. Check out the band's newest track "Skeletons". The song is off of their forthcoming full-length album out this spring on RED MUSIC. New Years Day recently graced the cover of Spotify's "Heavy … Read More →

The riff gods are back! A little more than two years have passed since the great Sword Songs album was released, but GRAND MAGUS can never quench their thirst for action. Accordingly, the Heavy Metal giants started to develop new songs as fast as possible after their last record. The new album Wolf God will be released on April 19th, 2019 via Nuclear Blast! Wolf God rises over the heavy metal scene majestically and lets the guitar riffs speak for themselves. The groove and heaviness that … Read More →

The last time that goth rock legends THE 69 EYES toured the United States, was in 2009. As the band has been busy conducting business as usual, releasing albums and touring elsewhere, the US has been waiting a very long for the return of the Helsinki Vampires. After recently teaming up with DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara’s and his wife Anahstasia’s The Oracle Management, THE 69 EYES are ready to start a new chapter in their 30-year rock’n’roll saga. ”Before releasing the new album, we’re … Read More →

The story of how Mötley Crüe came to be one of the most notorious rock 'n roll groups in history is finally coming out in the form of a movie on Netflix. The feature film is based on the tell-all autobiography by Motley Crue. The film stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. English actor Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki Sixx. Former Games of Thrones actor Iwan Rheon as guitarist Mick Mars. Daniel Webber will play Vince Neil. Rock N Roll biopics are hot at the moment after the … Read More →

Cult melodic rock/AOR heroes Fortune are back with a new studio album, “II”! The seeds of Fortune were planted by brothers Richard and Mick Fortune, who came from a family of professional musicians. Their mother was a singer and their father a singer and bassist. Richard started playing the guitar when he was 16 and went on to play guitar and tour with the likes of Buddy Miles, Booker T & The MGs, and Spirit, while Mick started out as an accordion, keyboard, and trombone player before … Read More →

On March 8th, the Faroe Islands' Tyr will release their eighth full-length, Hel, via Metal Blade Records. Hel is a collection of ruthlessly melodic and irresistibly compelling progressive folk metal that will immediately resonate with any who have followed the band at any point over the two decades of their storied career. For a preview of the album, a video for the new single, "Sunset Shore" (directed by mihasznafilm.com), can be viewed at: metalblade.com/tyr Týr vocalist / guitarist Heri … Read More →

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL are proud to announce The Wings Over USA 2019 tour. Kicking off on April 25th in Baltimore, the tour will make stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago and Nashville before concluding in Boston on May 11th. Joining the tour are none other than San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends and label mates DEATH ANGEL and ex-members of Megadeth, Shadows Fall and Scar The Martyr, ACT OF DEFIANCE. Bobby Blitz comments ""We look forward to bringing 'The Wings' over the USA.  … Read More →

  "‘Love Is The Chemical’ is the 2nd song we recorded with the current line up, with Ben on bass and myself on guitar. In my opinion, it’s probably our most radio-friendly song to date. For that reason, I enjoy playing it live a lot as it usually gets the crowd to sing along with the chorus, and that’s amazing! The lyrical content is about a search for unity and love in a dark and violent world, as it’s very easy to un-see it as we go through life. It’s an encouragement to carry on … Read More →

Rock legends Buckcherry have just released their newest song and title track "Warpaint". Listen to the song HERE. The track is off of the band's highly-anticipated full-length album Warpaint out March 8, 2019 via RED MUSIC. "Warpaint" is the band's third track released off of the band's forthcoming LP, following, "Bent" and the Nine Inch Nails cover of "Head Like A Hole". "Bent" was featured on Spotify's Hard Rock, Rock Hard, Just Rock, This Is Buckcherry, and Loudwire's "Weekly … Read More →

Debut Album Imploder Out On March 29th! It’s time to melt melodic death metal and trance together! RAGE OF LIGHT, the rising stars from Switzerland around charismatic lead singer Melissa Bonny prove that these styles can build a very strong symbiosis. The result is a musical monster! Today, RAGE OF LIGHT unleashes the official video for their first single “Fallen”, taken from the new album Imploder! Their mix of sharp riffs, … Read More →

FIFTH ANGEL released their first album in nearly thirty years, The Third Secret, in autumn 2018. Before the quartet will perform at Germany's Metal Assault Festival (Würzburg) on February 16, they have launched a brand new lyric video for the track "Stars Are Falling," the opening track of the aforementioned record. "'Stars Are Falling' is a song that will probably have different meanings for different people," states Ken Mary. "Lyrically I don't want to get too specific as again, I … Read More →

A NEW REVENGE  Set To Release Debut Album, Enemies & Lovers on March 29 First Single, 'The Way' Out February 8th Check out the new video for 'The Way' here:   LA Based Metallers, A New Revenge featuring an all-star line-up of classic rock players, will release their debut album, Enemies & Lovers on March 29 via Golden Robot Records. Pre-order link here: http://smarturl.it/anewrevenge   Supergroup is a term that has been diluted over time. Throwing a bunch of people from … Read More →

Hardline is back with a new studio album, “Life”! In the past two years, Hardline has performed a number of shows across Europe, including festivals and more intimate gigs, and that live “energy” can certainly be felt on their new studio album. The band went back to 1992's “Double Eclipse” album for influence for the songs on this record, but additionally they also looked a little closer in the rearview at the tremendous predecessor to this album, “Human Nature”. The resulting album, LIFE, … Read More →

Sellout Events present the all-age family friendly, fourth annual "Like Totally Festival," delivering the only 80's themed music festival in Southern California. The festival will take place on the sunny beaches of Huntington Beach State Beach, in Huntington Beach, California on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 11am to 9pm.   The first announcement of performing talent is John Lydon's band - Public Image LTD (PIL), British Rock n' Roller - Kim Wilde (first U.S. appearance since 1987), with … Read More →

Gilby Clarke recently signed a GLOBAL deal with Golden Robot Records which will see a brand new solo album - The Gospel Truth - released this year. This will be Gilby’s first in over 15 years! Mark Alexander-Erber, Golden Robot Entertainment Group Founder and President: says of signing Clarke; 'I couldn’t be happier to sign such an incredible artist like Gilby Clarke to our GRR international roster. He is totally authentic through and through. He brings such a wealth of experience to his … Read More →

On April 12th, 1989 US metal institution ICED EARTHentered the worldwide metal scene by storm with the release of their first and only demo, Enter the Realm. On April 12th , 2019, exactly 30 years after its original release, ICED EARTH will re-issue the CD digitally and - most importantly - on vinyl for the very first time. Mastered from original sound sources, Enter the Realm is an essential release for every real metal fan. A historical document that highlights the importance of ICED EARTH … Read More →

THE THREE TREMORS (featuring Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Sean Peck and Harry Conklin)  storming self titled debut album is out now on Steel Cartel Records. THE THREE TREMORS release their new video for 'The Wrath Of Asgard' and you can check it out here: The Band talk about the making of the song and video: Sean. "We knew right when Casey Trask first wrote the main riff this was going to be one of those fist in the air, head banging songs that we absolutely needed to have on the album.  It … Read More →

CANDLEMASS – Release New Video For “Astorolus - The Great Octopus” Featuring Tony Iommi New Album "The Door To Doom" Out February 22nd The manifestation of pure doom metal! CANDLEMASS have come full circle: their first singer Johan Langquist (who left the band after singing on the legendary 1986 debut Epicus Doomicus Metallicus) has returned! They are set to release their 12th full length album "The Door To Doom" February … Read More →

In 2019, BACKYARD BABIES – one of Sweden's longest-running and most influential hard rock bands – celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of their eighth studio album, “Sliver & Gold,” which will be issued in North America on March 15 via M-Theory Audio. The record – which was produced by the legendary Chips Kiesbye (The Hellacopters, Graveyard, Michael Monroe) – is now available for pre-order on white vinyl (limited-edition 300 copies) and CD at this location … Read More →

LEVERAGE RETURN WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FIFTH ALBUM, “DETERMINUS”  OUT ON FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL ON APRIL 26TH | FIRST SINGLE & VIDEO “BURN LOVE BURN” OUT NOW   Finnish heavy rockers Leverage finally put an end to their 10 year hiatus between studio albums with the announcement of the release of their highly anticipated new album, “Determinus”. Preceded by the release of the 2018 (digital only) EP “The Devil’s Turn”, Leverage are set to retake their place in the standings of the heavy … Read More →

It's been silent for a while in the camp of Swedish metallers ENFORCER - too silent! But now the quartet is back with their highly anticipated fifth studio album entitled Zenith. The record will be unleashed on April 26, 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records - containing 10 brand new anthems, bringing not only classic tunes, but also fresh blood to the band's unique sound. In addition, guitarist Jonathan Nordwalldebuts as new permanent member of the group on the forthcoming offering. Comments … Read More →

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news? Any new projects coming out, live shows or announcements? Kennedy- We are gearing up to be touring all year. Our website will have all the dates. http://www.theblackmoods.com We are still recording songs for the album. We released our first single “Bella Donna” in June, and so far it has spent 12 weeks in the Billboard top 40. Oh, and we also have a wine out also called “Bella Donna” that is doing really well.   XS ROCK: How long has the … Read More →

Motley Crue Goes Nuts For The Super Bowl.....Planters Nuts, that is.  Check out the new Super Bowl commercial featuring Motley Crue's smash hit, "Kickstart My Heart"! The video also features appearances by Charlie Sheen, Alex Rodriguez and Mr. peanut himself. The commercial featuring the Nutmobile should make it's appearance in the second quarter of the big game! … Read More →

ROCK GODDESS release their Double A single with two fabulous rocking tracks 'Are You Ready' and 'Calling To Space' on 1st February, These are the the first tracks to be released from upcoming album 'This Time' which will be out on 1st March. ROCK GODDESS release their long awaited new album 'This Time' on 1st March through their own label, Bite You To Death Records. Rock Goddess. You could call them an all-female British heavy metal band, but doesn't really do them justice. Because while … Read More →

Yesterday Guitar World posted an interview with both Genes Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss.  The following is a quote from the Guitar World article about former members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss: “Ace and Peter have gotten three chances,” Simmons stated. “They were in and out of the band — fired — three times. For drugs, alcohol, bad behavior, being unprofessional … they weren’t carrying their load. … Would we welcome Ace or Peter to jump up onstage for a song or two? Of course. Could we … Read More →

Helix vocalist Brian Vollmer has announced the following update on the new Helix album that's being recorded: Work continues on our new disc "OLD SCHOOL". Brent Doerner has been busy on the cover artwork and it's looking good. As well, Daryl had been nipping away at recording the tracks; working with Chris and Kaleb laying down guitar tracks. Three tracks (which were recorded for the Back for Another Taste album in 1989) are completely recorded and will soon be mixed by Seigfried Meier at … Read More →

Given the past history of cancellations, it's not really a surprise that Vinnie Vincent has cancelled what has been billed as his first comeback shows. The following has been posted on https://www.vinnievincentlive.com/ regarding the cancellations: Mr. Vincent has sent a notification letter to the promoter that he will not be performing the concerts scheduled for Feb 8th and 9th, 2019 in Nashville, TN. While we cannot discuss the terms of the contract due to a confidentiality clause within … Read More →

On March 22, 2019, Harem Scarem band will release "The Ultimate Collection Box Set” a 14CD limited edition deluxe box set and four titles (“Weight of the World,” “Higher”, “Thirteen”, “United”) on limited edition color vinyl via Frontiers Music srl! All tracks remastered by Harry Hess U.S. & Canada Customers Pre-Order HERE: http://pmusic.co/lnW4N1 [This is the ONLY store in North America where the limited edition box set will be available and it strictly limited to 100 copies. That's it. … Read More →

Frontiers Music Srl is excited to announce the signing of American metal quartet Seven Spires for a multi-album deal. Seven Spires is an American metal band from Boston, specializing in melancholic tales and tenebrous grandeur. Part bittersweet melodic metal anthems, part apocalyptic melodic death and black metal, and part romantic classical poets, they are storytellers who draw from across the traditional spectrum of metal and beyond to weave tragedies of demons, death, love, and the … Read More →

THE TREATMENT  NEW ALBUM: “POWER CRAZY” RELEASE DATE: MARCH 22nd, 2019 UK HEADLINE “POWER CRAZY TOUR” MAY/JUNE 2019  NEW SINGLE “BITE BACK” DUE JANUARY 23RD, 2019   British hard rock five-piece The Treatment are thrilled to announce the release of their brand new album “Power Crazy”, on March 22nd, 2019, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band also launch new single “Bite Back” today with a lyric video HERE: "Power Crazy” is the band’s fourth full-length album and continues their … Read More →

Born in the twilight to conquer them all, to take what it needs to survive, kill or get killed, domination or fall, the only way to survive: to kill them all.” In 2019 finally the time has come to turn over a new leaf, the hanseatic Metal-Institution will unleash the martial titled album “Kill Or Get Killed!" with ten brandnew killersongs on an unsuspected world. The fact that the artwork and the lyrics seem unusually grim in contrast to the earlier concept albums is no coincidence. "We … Read More →

Bruce Corbitt vocalist for both RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST has died.  He was receiving hospice care after esophageal cancer that had continued spread throughout his body.  Rigor Mortis was a thrash/speed metal band that formed in 1983 in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex. Two schoolmates, Harden Harrison  and Casey Orr , formed the band when they met Mike Scaccia . The three young men shared an interest in horror/gore films and very heavy music. With Bruce Corbitt on vocals, they created … Read More →

L.A. Guns will drop a brand new album called "The Devil You Know" on March 29th and they just released the new single called "Stay Away".  There's a unique musical chemistry that happens when Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns work together and this sounds like the band's first three albums, which had them at the top of the charts.  It's classic sounding L.A. Guns that has a mean streak coupled with a bit of swagger. This is the kind of rock n 'roll that made the 80's so great! Listen for … Read More →

"Slide It In: The Ultimate Special Edition" will be released on March 22. The 6CD/DVD collection will include remastered versions of the U.K. and U.S. mixes of the album, plus unreleased live and studio recordings, music videos, concert footage, and a new interview with lead singer, David Coverdale. The set comes with a 60-page hardbound book that contains rare photos and memorabilia. It's being rel-released by Rhino records who recently released the Skid Row Debut 30th anniversary (only as a … Read More →

Video's of the 2nd From Classical to Rock benefit concert which took place at the Irvine Barclay Theater on April 28, 2018 have been posted below. Artists included John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls) and host Randy Jackson (Producer, bassist, American Idol judge), Nancy Wilson (Heart), Miljenko Matijevic (Steelheart, The Doors) Lynn Harrell (acclaimed cellist), Monte Pittman (Madonna/Prong), Alex Boye (YouTube Sensation), Chinese violinist Yutong (Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, … Read More →

The metal queen is back! Back in the USA! DORO Pesch of WARLOCK will tour the states in April & May 2019! And the world famous female singer is not alone. "We are doing a double headliner tour with our long time friends METAL CHURCH,“ DORO unveils. "What a superb power package for all Metal fans. I am so exited to hit the stage together with METAL CHURCH and I am very sure that the fans in the United States will be as thrilled as we are.“ The two leg tour will start on April 17 in Las … Read More →

We’ve been made aware that another rash has surfaced of people claiming to be Bret Michaels across social media. As a reminder Bret DOES NOT hang out on social media and ask fans for money, iTunes gift cards or any goods/services. Bret will NEVER ask you to hold or transport a briefcase. There are NO private Bret social media pages that management isn’t aware of. Anyone claiming to be Bret by showing you a photoshopped photo or FAKE passport is a fraud. There are NONE of Bret’s identity … Read More →

First.....The good news! Skid Row's debut album has been re-released by Rhino Records as a special deluxe edition commemorating the 30th anniversary of it's release, complete with a second disc of live material. Now.....The bad news!  It appears that neither Skid Row or Sebastian Bach had anything to do with this release.  So for those fans hoping that this might signal a reunion, that's certainly not the case. The album is currently only available as a digital download. Skid Row Deluxe … Read More →

TESLA is set to release their eighth studio album SHOCK on March 8, 2019 PRE-ORDER now on CD, digital, black vinyl, and limited edition translucent blue vinyl formats, as well as other unique merchandise bundles HERE Produced and co-written by Phil Collen (Def Leppard), SHOCK is TESLA’s eighth studio album and features the electrifying first single, “Shock,” which is available now for streaming and immediate download.  Don’t miss TESLA on tour kicking off February 1, for all dates … Read More →

Less than a week ago, Janet Gardner announced that she was leaving Vixen and continuing with her solo career. Today, Vixen has confirmed that their new lead singer will be none other Femme Fatale's Lorraine Lewis.  Vixen is the only all-female rock band from the 80's to sell over a million albums.  Their hits include: Edge a Broken Heart, Cryin', How Much Love, Love Made Me, Rev It Up, Not A Minute Too Soon and more.   Vixen has just posted the following: To all our Vixen friends … Read More →

On January 20th, 1982, Ozzy Osbourne, while touring for "The Diary Of The Madman" album, created the infamous bat incident that is now a legendary moment in heavy metal history.  The true story goes like this.... someone in the audience had thrown what Ozzy thought was a rubber bat, onto the stage.  Ozzy decides to have fun with the crowd and bites the head off of the bat.  The only problem was, that it was indeed a real bat.  Blood flowed out of Osbourne's mouth as he realized that he had a … Read More →

Motley Crue has a song called "Use It Or Lose It" on the Theatre Of Pain album and it appears bassist Nikki Sixx is still using it.  Sixx now at 60 years old is expecting a baby with his wife Courtney Bingham. That means Sixx will be almost 80 years old when this child graduates from high school! Talk about taking a trip on the Wild Side! Nikki's other children are: Gunner Nicholas Sixx (born January 25, 1991), Storm Brieann Sixx (born April 14, 1994),,Decker Nilsson Sixx (born May 23, 1995) … Read More →

Herman Frank has released the new video for single 'Fear' which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uS0xhIKwAU&feature=youtu.be This is the third track taken from his new album 'Fight The Fear' due out on 8th February. HERMAN FRANK releases his new album 'Fight The Fear' on the 8th February via AFM Records. Pre-order the new album here: https://shop.afm-records.de/herman-frank/ The guitarist has been an integral part of the German metal scene since the … Read More →

BATTLE BEAST UNLEASH DIGITAL SINGLE/MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK “NO MORE HOLLYWOOD ENDINGS” *NEW ALBUM, NO MORE HOLLYWOOD ENDINGS, OUT MARCH 22ND VIA NUCLEAR BLAST* When recently announcing their fifth studio album, No More Hollywood Endings, which will be unleashed on March 22nd via Nuclear Blast, Finnish heavy metallers BATTLE BEAST promised fans a taster of their new offering at the beginning of 2019 - and the group has kept true to their word! Packed with extravagant melodies, the … Read More →

DELAIN - Release Official Video For "Masters Of Destiny" HUNTER'S MOON out on February 22nd 2019! Pre-Order HERE!     [Photo Credit: Sandra Ludwig] "We are the dreamers We roll the dice We're alive We'll always be Masters of Destiny" The dramatic and cinematic track "Masters Of Destiny"is the first single from DELAIN's upcoming release Hunter's Moon. It is one of the four brand new studio tracks that are part of the stunning live album + BluRay, which will be … Read More →

JOHN DIVA & The Rockets Of Love Release Second Single and Video! Debut album Mama Said Rock Is Dead on February 8, 2019 Second Single & Video 'Rock N' Roll Heaven‘ Out Today The flashy band in the style of the eighties JOHN DIVA & The Rockets Of Love releases their second single and video for the song "Rock N' Roll Heaven" today. John Diva says: "This is a song for all our Rock N' Roll heroes, who have passed … Read More →

RHAPSODY OF FIRE release their new album 'The Eighth Mountain' on 22nd February on AFM Records. Rhapsody Of Fire hold a special position in the exciting and multi-faceted world of heavy metal: Like few other acts, the band from Italy stands for anthemnic symphonic metal presented with lots of speed, great pathos and technical refinement. Another characteristic that the band’s fans love: At the beginning of their career in particular (at the time still under the shorter moniker of Rhapsody), … Read More →

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL will unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, on February 22, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.  Today, the band releases the second single entitled, "Head Of A Pin". Watch the lyric video here:   Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth comments, "Head of a Pin" took a long time to come together, it is probably the tune that went through the most changes and the last one I finished. Looking back on it's development, the time invested was all well worth it. … Read More →

Renowned guitar wizard Chris Impellitteri's IMPELLITTERI have revealed a shredding cover of a theatrical classic, "Phantom Of The Opera", via a brand new music video directed by John Logsdon, also recognized for producing music videos for the likes of Eric Clapton, Def Leppard, and many other notable artists. Editing duties were managed by Patrick Dwyer. Chris Impellitteri jests, "It's great to have both the legendary actor Lon Chaney (the Phantom)and Mary Philbin (Christine) join our band … Read More →

In 2016, guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker put together MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST, a tour featuring former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP vocalists Gary Barden and Graham Bonnet, plus RobinMcAuley of the McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP. Instrumental back-up was provided by former M.S.G.bass player Chris Glen and drummer Ted McKenna, plus guitarist/keyboard player Steve Mann, also of the McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP. These shows were so rapturously received by audiences worldwide, that it seemed only logical for the … Read More →

Former KISS guitarist, Vinnie Vincent has announced the members of his live band. On Drums, Carmine Appice (vanilla Fudge, Ozzy Osbourne, King Kobra, Blue Murder), on Bass, Tony Franklin (The Firm, Jimmy Page) and on vocals Jim Crean (Mike Tramp, Rudy Sarzo, Phil Lewis). Vincent will be performing a night of Vinnie Vincent Classics, KISS Classics, Shredding & Jamming! They will be full electric shows in Nashville, TN on February 8th and 9th. Tickets are available … Read More →