Metal

The iconic KK’S PRIEST – featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – have finally unveiled their new sophomore…

The upcoming debut album from SOLEDRIVER  (Sweet / Del Vecchio) is a collaboration between two extremely talented and prolific songwriters, musicians, and producers, Michael Sweet (Stryper, Boston, Iconic, Sweet & Lynch) and Alessandro Del Vecchio (Edge Of Forever, Hardline, Jorn). The…

Europe has returned with a brand new single “Hold Your Head Up”. No need to wait for The Final Countdown, you can watch it right here: https://youtu.be/KOjxcunm2sc Europe recorded the song at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm with producer Klas Åhlund…

Imagine finding this under the tree on Christmas morning! One of the coolest items we’ve ever offered in the Stryper store. Featuring a classic “ugly Christmas” design, the sweater is incredibly soft, comfortable and well-crafted. The band recently got to…

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the newest studio album from Lynch Mob, “Babylon”. The band is known for its high energy, guitar-driven, hard rock vibe, while featuring elements of classic rock, blues, and metal,…

Firehouse vocalist C.J. Snare has posted the following on the Official Firehouse Facebook Page regarding his upcoming surgery: TO ALL OUR FANS. IT BREAKS MY HEART TO LET YOU KNOW THAT, BECAUSE OF DOCTOR’S ORDERS, I WILL NOT BE PERFORMING…

One of the most sensational and exciting frontmen of his time, Randy O made an impact on the industry in his brief career run before eventually walking away from it completely.   Born in Pasadena California, Randy was not too far…

The GMA Dove Awards, the Christian equivalent to the Grammy Awards, has announced their nominees for 2023. Skillet, one of the biggest bands of the past two decades has been a juggernaut when it comes to the Dove Awards. They…

OTEP unleashes her acerbic arsenal with her latest sonic attack, “The Way I Am,” following closely behind the fury-filled shrapnel of her previous single, “Ostracized,” from upcoming album The God Slayer, available worldwide September 15th. OTEP’s unapologetic, nu-metal reimagination of Eminem’s…

One of the most-aired hard rock bands on MTV during the late ’80s and early ’90s was Winger, a band who had it all – expert chops, chart success, arena tours, etc. And now for the first time ever, the…

Renowned around the world as one of the greatest and most distinctive heavy metal vocalists of all time, Bruce Dickinson will be releasing a brand new solo album in early 2024 on BMG Records. Entitled The Mandrake Project it sees him reunited…

And now for something completely different…Queensryche gives us their version of the Billy Idol smash hit “Rebel Yell” which is a bonus track on the band’s latest album “Digital Noise Alliance”. https://youtu.be/egNisxVj1LA

Taken from the new album 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒏 out 27 October, Dokken has released a new animated video for the brand new song “Gypsy”. https://youtu.be/cXHdy2dTX5s Gypsy is the second song from the new album to be released. Listen to the…

It is universally agreed that one of the greatest heavy metal vocalists of all-time is Rob Halford – who is often referred to as the “Metal God” due to his distinctive, multi-octave singing voice, and his larger-than-life, leather n’ studs…

KK’S PRIEST – the iconic heavy metal group of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award-winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – will proudly reveal their new…

Each year, it seems that the remaining 80s hard rock and metal bands that are still putting out new music seem to get smaller and smaller.  However, don’t let that discourage you as a metal fan, because at this point…

It’s been a trying couple of years for one of the most enduring institutions of Southern Rock. In 2021, beloved veterans Black Oak Arkansas lost one of their founding members, guitarist, songwriter, and vibrant, rebellious spirit Rickie Lee Reynolds. Reynolds,…

When a band’s been featured on outlets like The Occult Unveiled podcast and Witches & Pagans Magazine in addition to the world’s biggest hard rock magazines, you can bet a new single called “Rise Of The Witches” isn’t going to follow the…

Steve Vai has posted the following update on G3: G3 is back! After close to 30 years, the original G3 lineup will be going out again with myself, Joe & Eric.  I’ve been hoping for this for as long as…

SIGLOS is a heavy metal band combining aspects of Black Metal, Doom Metal, and Industrial Metal. The group features lead guitarist Sin Quirin, formerly of Ministry, Lords of Acid, American Head Charge and Society 1, and lead vocalist Pedro Sanchez…

Dangerous Toys, the bad boys of southern sleaze rock, capped their incredible run of powerful, memorable studio albums in 1999 with a spectacular live album that they deemed simply too good to follow up. Vitamins And Crash Helmets Tour Live thus became…

The artwork for Kill Devil Hill’s third full-length release, “Seas Of Oblivion”, was created by legendary dark artist Mister Sam Shearon who has worked with rock royalty such as Filter, Ministry, Slayer, Rob Zombie, Pantera, Jason Charles Miller and Iron Maiden. The upcoming…

Always the most controversial album in Motörhead’s catalog, Another Perfect Day was up against it from the start. After former Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson replaced Fast Eddie Clarke, the band’s sixth studio album presented what Lemmy called a more…

After gaining notoriety internationally touring with renowned tribute band  The Iron Maidens and original newcomers  Heaven Below, female rocker from Dallas, Texas Nikki Stringfield is set to release her first full-length album featuring her solo work. Described best by Nikki herself, “Apocrypha” is…

Kalamity Kills, the band identity for the music of Jamie Rowe, has announced their self-titled debut album, “Kalamity Kills.” The album will be released to all digital outlets on September 15th, 2023. Funded by fans via Kickstarter, the album was…

“I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days. I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding. We’ll need to postpone a few dates so that…

Stryper’s drummer, Robert Sweet had this to say about the release: Exciting News: To Hell with the Devil, Live from SpiritHouse (Video) is now available on some of your favorite video streaming platforms. During the pandemic we recorded and premiered…

Tigertailz have announced the following regarding brand new music: Tigertailz to release 4 track 12″ colour vinyl EP ‘A Little Bit Of Rock’ *This will be the first new physical product since 2016 and feature the band’s new singer Ashley Edison.*Side 1…

The heavy and sinister groove-laden track explores the concept of making a Mephistophelian bargain for diabolical favors to achieve your Hollywood dreams. https://youtu.be/Y8B1ncB_j7Q The song was recorded at Fab Factory Studios and produced by Mike Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, Plain…

The song is a bonus track from their FULL THROTTLE LIVE album that was released on May 26, 2023. The album was recorded live at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis. https://youtu.be/54pwo5XYHeM “SOS (TOO BAD)” is an old Aerosmith song that…

The 1980s gave rise to the fast-growing Christian rock and metal scene, and Whitecross led the way. Whitecross’s early sound is often compared to Ratt and they have enjoyed a very long run of popularity with a worldwide fan base.…

Date: August 26th, 2023 Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater The Freaks On Parade Tour hit Tampa Florida like a hurricane. The concert featured Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Filter, and most importantly, to me, Ministry. I’ve never shied away from the…

On September 15th internationally, Hells Headbangers will release on cassette tape a grand total of ten albums and one EP from the legendary Cannibal Corpse. Each of these tape editions will be strictly limited to 300 copies and will feature special…

Date: August 26th Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater, Tampa, FL Filter got the opening spot on the Freaks On Parade tour which also included Ministry, Alice Cooper, and Rob Zombie. Taking the stage around 6:15 pm, just as the sun…

Live shots from The Freaks On Parade Tour on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XS ROCK)

W.A.S.P. announce ‘The 7 Savage: 1984-1992’ deluxe 8LP boxset from their ‘Capitol Years’, with studio album half-speed mastering, LP of bonus tracks, 60 page book, posters and numbered certificate. The 7 Savage: 1984-1992 will be released Friday 27th October 2023…

LYNCH MOB, announces new studio album ‘Babylon’. The band is known for their high energy hard rock and guitar-driven vibe, while featuring elements of classic rock, blues, and metal, with a propensity for improvisation. https://youtu.be/WOx_8rXkCSo Joining revered guitarist and band founder George Lynch (The End…

Live concert shots of Alice Cooper on The Freaks On Parade Tour on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XSROCK)

Live shots of Ministry on The Freaks On Parade Tour in Tampa Florida on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XSROCK)

Flashback to 1982. It is spring in Essen, Stauderstraße in the Altenessen district, a small musty rehearsal room in an industrial wasteland area. Three long-haired hopefuls have tuned their instruments and are hard at work, recording their first demo tape…

Since their formation in 1994, SEVENDUST have attained success with three consecutive RIAA gold-certified albums, a Grammy nomination, have sold millions of records worldwide, and toured with some of rock’s most renowned names (Ozzy Osbourne, Tool, and Megadeth, among others).…

Former Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden who co-wrote some of the band’s many hits including “Here I Go Again’ has passed away at age 72. Marsden’s family has released the following statement regarding his death: On behalf of his family, it…

Filter is always creative with each album outing and their latest, “The Algorithm” is no exception to that rule. This album sees Richard Patrick really reaching for the stars with insightful lyrics, poignant topics and some great new songs that…

In celebration of their 35 years as a touring and recording act, multi-platinum artist, Winger released ‘Seven’ in May. It’s the 7th studio album from the band and their first new studio album since 2014’s ‘Better Days Comin’’. The album features all…

Following the release of their 2022-debut Blood In Blood Out (AFM Records), IRON ALLIES – featuring former ACCEPT members  Herman  Frank and David Reece – have shared a brand new video for “Martyrs Burn”! The clip for the stomping, heavy riff-anthem, taken off the band’s…

Every album paints a picture. Instead of utilizing a brush and canvas, Vandenberg paints with towering vocals, earthquaking rhythms, and the iconic and instantly recognizable fretwork of guitarist and namesake Adrian Vandenberg. Joined by vocalist Mats Levén, drummer Koen Herfst,…

After nearly forty years at the forefront of the hard rock scene, Jetboy is, once again, bringing their talents center stage with the release of “Dream Weaver,” a tribute to chart-topping singer-songwriter Gary Wright. The “Dream Weaver,” single is available today through Cleopatra Records and honors…

Guitar legend George Lynch will release his sophomore instrumental album “Guitars at The End of the World” via Rat Pak Records on September 08, 2023, an album which features 10 all new studio tracks along with 3 new bonus tracks.…

    Introducing Heroes Of The Great WarSecond EP of Echoes Of The Modern Age trilogy OUT NOW!     Following the successful launch of the Weapons Of The Modern Age EP on September 30, 2022, SABATON are excited to announce that Heroes Of…

Forty-Five years young, British hard rock royalty GIRLSCHOOL today releases their hair-raising new single “Cold Dark Heart.” The song is found on the band’s upcoming album, WTFortyfive?,out this Friday via Silver Lining Music. Musically, “Cold Dark Heart” unveils a more…

A YouTube user calling themselves Hot Shoe, Burnin’ Down the Avenue has posted a video of the Van Halen concert from 1984 live at the Castle Donnington Festival on their Monsters Of Rock Tour. It’s like travelling in a time…

BraveWords.com recently announced the launch of BraveWords Records and now BraveWords Records is excited to announce their debut signing of Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse. Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse will release their first title for BraveWords Records in 2024. The core of the band…

LIMITED EDITION DELUXE 5LP+7″ & 4 CD BOX SETS FEATURING DIO’S FINAL 4 STUDIO ALBUMS: ANGRY MACHINES, MAGICA, KILLING THE DRAGON, AND MASTER OF THE MOON TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 22NDDIO DOCUMENTARY DREAMERS NEVER DIE TO BE RELEASED ON BLU-RAY AND…

Lead singer for Bang Tango, Joe Leste has posted the following on his Official Facebook page regarding his recent stroke: Hey Peeps- My blood pressure medicine failed me last week and I had a stroke. I am currently in a…

The notorious 90s collaboration between legendary guitarist Mike Green and infamous singer/songwriter/bassist Lemmy has been given a new life thanks to the release of their newly-envisioned song “Paradise.” Remixed by raucous rockabilly rockers The Brains, the single will be available…

Mexican death grind band BRUJERIA put the world of cartels and ritualistic murder on wax with a brutal power equivalent to when Compton arrived in pop culture via NWA. On September 15th, the band will unleash their fifth full-length album Esto Es Brujeria…

Famed and recognized Danish hard rock singer/songwriter RONNIE ATKINS (of Pretty Maids) has announced the upcoming release of his third studio album, ‘Trinity’, on October 13, 2023. The first single from the album is the title track and it is out…

Guns N’ Roses has just released a brand new single and video for the song “Perhaps”. The band are currently on tour and will supposedly record a new album in the near future. “Perhaps” along with previous single releases “Hard…

Southern California metal outfit LEATHERWOLF have announced the release of their latest video and single, ‘Thunder (MMXXII)’, in support of the forthcoming ‘Kill The Hunted’ vinyl edition. A powerful remake of their 1989 ‘Street Ready’ classic, ‘Thunder (MMXXII)’ will be…

MEMBERS OF EVANESCENCE, ALICE COOPER AND GRANNY 4 BARREL ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE NEW BAND- “KILLINGTON PIT” https://youtu.be/PY3zem7Fd5s Born from the pandemic, this unique and unexpected collaboration features the theatrical Granny 4 Barrel singer Terry LeRoi, Alice Cooper bassist Chuck…

As the world continues hanging on by a thread through pandemics, wildfires, climate change, social-political chaos and social media-fueled conspiracy theories, at least there’s Ministry to get us through. Industrial provocateur Al Jourgensen is ready to unleash his latest missives…

GENUS ORDINIS DEI are back with a new metal music series and full-length concept album entitled The Beginning. https://youtu.be/LGutHVQ8xFE GENUS ORDINIS DEI are back with a new metal music series and full-length concept album entitled The Beginning. Earlier today the band…

DORO´s new masterpiece – Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud – will be released worldwide on October 27th via Nuclear Blast. For this special anniversary album, celebrating her 40th year in music, it would be unthinkable not to have some guests of honour involved.…

During rehearsals in New York Brian, Michael & Doug were jamming on ‘Slide It In’ and it rocked! It brought back memories of their time together in Whitesnake.  https://youtu.be/O05mXTYk5Mc As the Daisies have done in the past with other great…

Legendary rockers Vixen have returned to put on a great performance at the 2023 version of the annual Wacken Open Air Festival. The band, now fronted by Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale) have been hitting the live circuit hard for several…

Swiss heavy metal band BURNING WITCHES have revealed a blazing live performance video for the attacking track “Unleash The Beast”, cut from their recent fifth full-length, ‘The Dark Tower’! https://youtu.be/EMMwKDrKorQ After storming the charts with their new album and peaking…

Check out these 80’s Hard Rock And Metal Stars’ Real Names! Some of these names are well known to fans, while others might find these stars real names both fascinating and understandable why they chose a stage name in some…

“’I’m Alright’ is the single that is coinciding with the album release. The video is really fun continuing the story that was established from ‘Don’t Back Down’ and ‘Another Celebration at the End of the World.’ I think it’s really…

Legendary rockers, NIGHT RANGER are releasing a brand-new live album titled, ’40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra’, that is due out October 20, 2023. The live album and live performance footage will be available on CD, Vinyl…

OTEP has returned! Alt metal renegade and force to be reckoned with, OTEP, breaks her silence with a brand new single, “Ostracized,” which arrives on the heels of her brilliant cover of Billie Eilish’s “You Should See Me In A…

Legendary death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE today unleash their latest single and accompanying video for “Summoned For Sacrifice.” The pulverizing new hymn comes by way of the band’s sixteenth studio album, Chaos Horrific, set for release on September 22nd via Metal…

Van Halen will release The Collection II box set on October 6th, 2023. It will be released in both a vinyl and a CD boxset concentrating on the Sammy Hagar years with the band. Read the official press release from…

Here’s the first taste of the new, upcoming Dokken album set to be released in October. This is the first new studio album from Dokken in over ten years, with Broken Bones being released all the way back in 2012.…

Released in 1983 at the height of the Satanic Panic, SHOUT AT THE DEVIL catapulted Mötley Crüe to superstardom. Delivering on the hype and promise of their PLATINUM debut, Too Fast For Love, Mötley Crüe’s second album hit the US…

Here is the live video to “”Nameless Warrior”” taken from Japan’s metal band LOVEBITES’ brand-new live Blu-ray/DVD ‘KNOCKIN’ AT HEAVEN’S GATE – LIVE IN TOKYO 2023′ featuring night 1 of their two comeback shows “”WE ARE THE RESURRECTION”” with new…

https://youtu.be/tGeSEbYzhBU Swedish viking metal marauders, AMON AMARTH continue their domination with a brand new music video for their epic Valhalla feast track “Heidrun” off their chart-topping record “The Great Heathen Army”. Additionally, AMON AMARTH have unleashed a special 4-track digital single of…

Guitar legend George Lynch will release his sophomore instrumental album “Guitars at The End of the World” via Rat Pak Records on September 08, 2023, an album which features 10 all-new studio tracks along with 3 new bonus tracks. The…

KK’S PRIEST – the iconic heavy metal amalgamation of iconic Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – recently…

Listen at https://lnk.to/XJapan-Angel https://youtu.be/fJeqwAmhlrc X Japan is the most successful rock group in Japanese history. Led by composer, drummer, and pianist Yoshiki, the band has sold more than 30 million albums, singles, and videos combined, sold out Japan’s 55,000-seat Tokyo…

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have released a video for their new single ‘Hammer And Dance’. The new track is the second song to be taken from their upcoming third album, Kings Of The Asylum, which will be released…

August 4, 20231914 – Eschatology Of War Re-Release (Napalm)An Autumn For Crippled Children – Closure (Prosthetic)Crypta – Shades Of Sorrow (Napalm)Devin Townsend – Devolution #3: Empath Live In America (InsideOut)Edward Reekers – The Liberty Project (Music Theories)High On Fire -…

Because of the extensive back injuries suffered by Blackie Lawless during the European leg of the 40th Anniversary Tour, the W.A.S.P. 2023 U.S. Tour will be canceled until Spring 2024. Tickets and VIP packages can be refunded at the point…

An all-new Kobra is back and ready to strike with their boldest and most forceful album yet! https://youtu.be/u3wU0Nb7L3s King Kobra founder Carmine Appice is joined once again by longtime bassist Johnny Rod, and vocalist Paul Shortino who welcome to the…

BLACKBIRD ANGELS — founded by guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns) and bassist/vocalist Todd Kerns (Slash, Toque, Heroes and Monsters) — have announced the upcoming release of their debut album, ‘Solsorte’, on September 8th. The first single from the album, “Shut…

Who’s ready to get DIRTY again? Following its debut last month, when it provided the score for TNT’s 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs retrospective, today, Dirty Honey announces the release of its brand new single, “Won’t Take Me Alive,” a literal,…

The prince of darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne has had to cancel his upcoming performance at the Power Trip Festival this year. Ozzy states: As painful as this is, I’ve had to make the decision to bow out of performing on…

KK’S PRIEST Featuring Former Judas Priest Members K.K. Downing and Tim “Ripper” Owens, Announces New Album Details New Album, The Sinner Rides Again, out September 29, 2023 via New Label Home Napalm Records | Pre-Order HERE https://youtu.be/Sypj3SPBKKU On the blazing…

The term “legendary” is often thrown around loosely these days, but the word legendary absolutely applies to the Misfits. The Misfits hit the scene as a DIY punk band. With no massive media campaigns, no videos on MTV rotation, and…

Rock and roll royalty Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons have announced details of their upcoming third album Kings Of The Asylum. The album will be released on 1st September through Nuclear Blast Records, and will be the first studio…

On October 27th,2023, the 19-song masterpiece by Doro called Conqueress – Forever Strong And Proud will be released worldwide via Nuclear Blast. Conqueress – Forever Strong And Proud is a phenomenal album and the result of intensive, hard work that…

Deko Entertainment is excited to bring you a brand new album from 80’s metal act HURRICANE! Original members Robert Sarzo and Tony Cavazo are back with “Reconnected” dropping in August. Hurricane is an American heavy metal band formed in 1983, originally…

Greta Van Fleet Singer Josh Kiszka has posted the following on his Instagram account: Where I’ve settled a home in Tennessee, legislators are proposing bills that threaten the freedom of love. It’s imperative that I speak my truth for not…

July 7, 2023Blackbraid – Blackbraid II (Self)Bloodbound – Tales From The North (AFM)Butcher Babies – Eye For An Eye/…Til The World’s Blind (Century Media)Feuerchwanz – Fegefeuer (Napalm)Hatebreed – The Rise Of Brutality/Supremacy Re-Release (Dissonance)Nita Strauss – The Call Of The Void (Sumerian)Withering Scorn – Prophets Of Demise (Frontiers) July 14, 2023Atheist – Elements Re-Release (Nuclear Blast)Atheist…

The Metal God Rob Halford from Judas Priest has recorded a duet with country legend Dolly Parton for her new album Rockstar. Parton, who was reluctantly inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame announced that she would record…

Several YouTube users have posted live footage of TNT performing at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 9th, 2023. Check out the videos below and read the excerpt posted on TNT’s official page below: What would the history of Norwegian…

Hanoi Rocks vocalist Michael Monroe finally met Motley Crue singer Vince Neil for the first time after the Rockfest show. Motley Crue’s Vince Neil was charged with vehicular manslaughter as well as driving under the influence of alcohol in the…

A note from SteelHeart Management: Miljenko Matijević will be postponing some upcoming tour dates due to complications from a recent surgery. Following the surgery, doctors found a hole in his heart, known as a PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale). Much like…

The 80s were the decade of excess and musically that was absolutely true as well. The hard rock and heavy metal musical landscape exploded with band members with huge, hairsprayed hair, and outlandish, often colorful outfits, and both male and…

The 1980s hard rock and metal scene is widely known as a generation of excess and a lot of over-the-top imagery. In fact, most people refer to the 80s as the decade of Hair Metal or Glam Metal because many…