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Great White Release Jack Russell Era Double Concert Blu-Ray
The Live and Raw Blu-Ray features vintage performances of the top-selling SoCal blues rockers captured live in Irvine and Modesto, CA! Hand selected by the band members, this DVD features smash hit singles ‘Once Bitten Twice Shy’ and ‘Rock Me’
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Black Stars Bring Back The 80s Metal Sound in New “Dead Shots” Video And New EP
The first line-up was born in Milano (Italy) in June 2022, thanks to Max Adams, ex-guitarist from Love Machine, who decided to leave for the second time in history, in 2020, that band, after almost 30 years. In July 2022
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The Top 10 Hard Rock And Metal Albums Of 2025
2025 saw some great metal and hard rock albums released, and quite a few that weren’t so great. Below, you will find our picks for the top 10 that exceeded our expectations. #1 Testament-Para Bellum Coming in at the #1
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Exclusive Interview With Brandon Mendenhall From The Mendenhall Experiment
If you’re not familiar with The Mendenhall Experiment yet, check out this mini bio of the band and then read on to see how the band has been and continues to beat the odds: “If you asked me why I
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Yngwie Malmsteen Accuses Former Singers Of Trying To Capitalize From His Brand
Guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen has taken to X, formerly Twitter, to air his grievances against the former singers on his solo albums: So it has come-to my attention that these hired and paid singers that I hired for my solo
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LoveBites Drops Christmas Day Music Video For “The Castaway”
The lovely ladies of the Japanese metal band LOVEBITES have just dropped a Christmas Day surprise, releasing the first single and video, “The Castaway,” from their upcoming album “Outstanding Power,” set for release in February 2026. For more info on
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CrashDiet To Release “Art Of Chaos” Album On May 8th
Swedish glam metal torchbearers CRASHDÏET are back with their seventh studio album, Art of Chaos, set for release on May 8th via Ninetone Records. The band describes it as “the ten sleaziest tracks we’ve written in ages” — a high-voltage
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Roxx Gang Singer Kevin Steele Announces First Ever Solo Album
Roxx Gang singer Kevin Steele is releasing his first-ever solo album called “One Thing Left To Do” on February 27th, 2026. One Thing Left to Do: TrackListing1 One Thing Left to Do2 Snake Charmer3 The Bedspring Boogie4 I Know What
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Ex-Whitesnake Guitarist Joel Hoekstra Releases Rockin’ New Video For “You Can Give”
Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) is pleased to release his new single, “You Can Give,” taken from the upcoming fourth album of his solo project, JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13, ‘From The Fade,’ due out on February 27, 2026 via
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Listen To “Evil Executioner” By Lead Injector
Dresden-based black/thrash newcomers LEAD INJECTOR present their debut album “Witching Attack” – an uncompromising homage to classic extreme metal. Founded in 2022, the trio is the first serious band for all three members after experiences in solo projects and school
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Megadeth Release Classic Sounding Song And Video For “Let There Be Shred”
Megadeth has announced the following: Our third and final single ahead of the new album, releasing January 23, 2026, is out now, available everywhere you listen to music. When you pre-save the album now, the remaining eight tracks will be
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Get “Venomous” With The New Song By Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows
JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS present the ultra-heavy track ‘Venomous’ as the second single lifted from the forthcoming new full-length “Inexorable Opposites”. The fourth album by the Australian Psychedelic Western Rockers is scheduled for release on February 6, 2026.
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Watch Emotional Video For “Ravens” By Beyond The Black
Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are happy to share the fifth single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The deeply emotional
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Rainbow Gets New 9 CD Box Set With Early Rarities, Rehearsal Tracks And Live Songs
RAINBOW – THE TEMPLE OF THE KING 1975 – 1976 is the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of Rainbow’s career to date, and is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career of legendary guitarist
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Temple Of Dread Drop New Single “Verminous Sodomy” As Tribute To The Band Sodom
Polish your boots, put blackfacing on, hang out your sooks, sacrifice a goat, or do whatever else is traditionally done where you live around this time of the year. Here is a deadly present for you: TEMPLE OF DREAD unleash
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All Original Bulletboys Members Reunite After Several Previous Attempts
After several attempts to reunite, the original Bulletboys members, Marq Torien, Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vincent, and Jimmy D’Anda, have reunited. The Bulletboys have posted the following on their social media sites regarding the news: Well, well, well!!! I guess Bulletpigs
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The Brazilian Ladies Of Malvada Unleash Sexy Video For “After”
Women-led, talented Brazilian Rock band MALVADA are pleased to unveil the new single and official video, “After,” taken from their self-titled album, released on June 13, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band comments: “This song is about things we’ve
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Watch Ex-Motley Crue Singer John Corabi’s New Video For “New Day” From Debut Solo Album
Today, rock icon JOHN CORABI is proud to announce his debut full-length solo album ‘New Day,’ due out on April 24, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, JOHN offers fans a first glimpse of the upcoming album with the
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Battle Beast and Singer Noora Louhimo Part Ways After 13 Years
Power Metalers Battle Beast have announced the following via their social media platforms: After six albums and 13 incredible years together, we announce that Noora Louhimo is leaving Battle Beast to focus on her solo career. While we are saddened
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Watch “Where The Seas Fall Silent” By Hoaxed
HOAXED are proud to announce their sophomore album ‘Death Knocks,’ due out February 13, 2026 via Relapse. Three years in the making, the group, featuring vocalist/guitarist Kat Keo, drummer Kim Coffel, and new bassist/vocalist April Dimmick, hone their twilight-fed, song-driven
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Ex-Falling In Reverse Guitarist Max Georgiev Releases “Believe In You” Video
After recording in Nashville at Sienna Studios with producer Kile Odell (Papa Roach, Nothing More) and singer Jaycee Clark, the band headed to New York to collaborate with video director Tom Flynn (Lamb Of God, Killswitch Engage). Max is best
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Three Days Grace Single “Kill Me Fast” Hits #1 On The Charts
Active rockers Three Days Grace have scored a number one hit with their song “Kill Me Fast.” This makes the 20th single by the band to hit the # 1 position. FOLLOW THREE DAYS GRACE: Website: https://threedaysgrace.com Instagram: / threedaysgraceofficial TikTok:
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Epica Release “Avatar – The Final Incarnation”
Symphonic metal titans EPICA proudly release their explosive new single ‘Avatar – The Final Incarnation – ‘, a track that deals with the final incarnation (Avatar) to rid the world of unrighteousness and restore truth and purity. The single is
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Sebastian Bach Announces 2026 North America Tour Dates
On the heels of a wildly successful Australian tour with sold-out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, SEBASTIAN BACH announces his 2026 North American headlining tour, The Party Never Ends, kicking off February 26 in Highland, California at Yaamava’
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TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS
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
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The M3 2026 Festival Announces Lineup
The M3 Festival will be held on May 2, 2026, in Columbia, MD, as a single-day event 2026. The lineup has been announced with the artists scheduled to perform being Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Queensryche, Buckcherry, White Lion, Faster Pussycat, Trixter,
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Vinnie Vincent Announces New CD Will Be A Limited Collector’s Piece Costing $300 Each
The Vinnie Vincent Invasion’s Official Facebook has posted two messages,reportedly from Vinnie Vincent himself, regarding new music from the Vinnie Vincent Invasion. You can see both posts below: I’m Working for a CHRISTMAS RELEASE. Many fans have been waiting so
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Michael Monroe Releases Video For “Disconnected”
Michael Monroe releases the irresistibly anthemic second single ‘Disconnected’ from forthcoming new studio album Outerstellar, set for release on February 20th. ‘Disconnected’ speaks of something that Michael Monroe feels passionately about: that live music is a rare and vital space
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From Ashes To New Drop Dark Song And Video For “Drag Me”
From Ashes To New stated, “We wanted to create a song about feeling trapped in a war with yourself, when your inner demons pull harder than your better intentions can push,” says singer Matt Brandyberry. “Every good thought gets buried
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Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith Teams Up With Richie Kotzen In New “Blindsided” Video
Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr. Big) have teamed up for a new album called Black Light / White Noise as Smith/Kotzen. The duo has just released a new video for the song “Blindsided”, which you can
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Listen to Two Brand New Guns N’ Roses Songs, “Nothin” and “Atlas”
Powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses have returned today with two brand new singles. Marking their first new music release since 2023, “Nothin’” and “Atlas” find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different sides
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Lord Tracy ft. Original Pantera Singer Release Two Albums of Unheard Material
Lord Tracy may be best known for their MCA Records release Deaf Godz Of Babylon in 1989. On the other hand, metal fanatics know the lead singer of Lord Tracy as the one time frontman of Pantera. However you may know them,
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Breathe In Bassist Rob Gnarly Talks With XS ROCK
Breathe In, a powerful new band on the scene, has recently dropped a new video for “Misfortune’s Hand” which you can watch below, and bassist Rob Gnarly took some time to talk with us about the band, the state of
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The Crown Ends As A Band And Announces Farewell Tour
The Crown has announced the following: NO TOMORROW – FAREWELL 2026 After 35 years of creativity and Death Metal mayhem – the time has come to bring The Crown’s journey to an end.2026 will not only mark our final year
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80’s Hard Rock Event The Mountain Music Festival Announces First Round Of Artists
The Monsters on the Mountain Music Festival has been announced for 2026. And the first round of guests has been announced with a heavy emphasis on 80s hard rock bands. The festival is set for August 21-23, 2026, in Gatlinburg,
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Horizon Theory Vocalist Josh Harrington Talks New Album, Tour Madness And Even Autographing Tacos
Horizon Theory, A hard hitting, high-energy heavy Rock Band from Michigan, has been creating quite a stir recently and building a massive following of fans along the way. XS ROCK spoke with vocalist Josh Harrington, who had a lot to
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Thrash Masters Sodom Release Expanded Editions Of “Get What You Deserve”
Hard, Mangy, Antisocial – You Get What You Deserve! “What the hell are you bums wasting my money on?!” roared the legendary — and in 2025 deceased — SPV boss Manfred Schütz, yelling down the phone on an already rainy
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Hear The Title Track From New Sylosis Album “The New Flesh”
SYLOSIS have revealed the first details of their seventh studio album, titled The New Flesh, slated to drop on February 20th 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The collosal tetrad featuring Josh Middleton (guitar/lead vocals), Ali Richardson (drums), Conor Marshall (guitar)
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Lynch Mob Release “Lift Up Your Soul” From New Album “Dancing With The Devil”
The final Lynch Mob studio album is out now and today the band has released the single “Lift Up Your Soul” which you can listen to below: Dancing With The Devil tracklisting: “Dancing With The Devil”“Pictures Of The Dead”“Saints And
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Members Of Ratt, WASP, L.A. Guns And Poison Inducted Into Metal Hall Of Fame
METAL HALL OF FAME TAKES OVER THE SUNSET STRIP FOR 2026 BLOWOUT BASH “We invite all the fans to join us in celebrating the 80’s,” says Metal Hall of Fame Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “Get ready to unleash your inner metal
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Listen To “Creepy Crawlers”, First Single From Peter Criss’ New Solo Album
Former KISS drummer Peter Criss is set to release a new solo album and the first single called “Creepy Crawlers” is available for listening below: The song features John 5 (Motley Crue, Rob Zombie) on guitar, Billy Sheehan (David Lee
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Rocker Chez Kane Unleashes Sexy New Video For “Love Tornado”
Today, British rocker CHEZ KANE is thrilled to unleash her new single, “Love Tornado,” taken from her upcoming third studio album, ‘Reckless,’ out on March 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official video, available
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Battle Beast Drops Video For “Watch The Sky Fall”
In the midst of their ongoing and highly successful European tour, Finnish heavy metal powerhouse BATTLE BEAST is giving fans another reason to celebrate.The band has just released ‘Watch The Sky Fall’, a new highlight track from their recently launched
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Extreme Releases Video For “Here’s To The Losers”
Extreme has announced the following regarding the new video for “Here’s To The Losers”: The 12th and final video from our latest album, Six. Drink up, Here’s to the Losers! The album “Six” was released all the way back in
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Alissa White-Gluz Releases Video For “The Room Where She Died” On The Same Day She Split From Arch Enemy
On the very same day that Arch Enemy and Alissa White Gluz parted ways, Alissa has launched a video for the first song from her new upcoming solo album. You can watch the video below: White-Gluz stated: I hope you
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Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 World Tour Dates
After a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, the powerhouse rock icons have announced they will hit the road again in the spring and summer 2026. This
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Great White Guitarist Mark Kendall Announces Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Diagnosis That Has No Cure
Great White guitarist Mark Kendall announced the following via his Facebook page: Hello Friends!Just wanted everyone to know I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer a few months ago. I wanted to wait to go public until I knew
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Arch Enemy Parts Ways With Singer Alissa White-Gluz
Arch Enemy has posted the following regarding the now former singer, Alissa White-Gluz: Arch Enemy have parted ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz. We’re thankful for the time and music we’ve shared and wish her all the best.Wherever there is an
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McAuley Schenker Group Releasing 4 CD Box Set With Bonus Tracks
HNE Recordings will release a new 4 CD Box Set called Bad Boys – The McAuley Schenker Story 1987-1992, featuring the three studio albums and Unplugged Live album with extra bonus tracks. It’s set for release on January 30, 2026.
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Metal Church Return With New Video and All-Star Lineup
The new lineup consists of founding member, guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bassist David Ellefson, drummer Ken Mary and vocalist Brian Allen.New Album of Metal Church Music to be Released in 2026 via Rat Pak Records. West Coast
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