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80s Heavy Metal News

80s Heavy Metal
The arena-ready stomp of “What Do I Got To Lose?” was co-written by SEBASTIAN, Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash) and Elvis Baskette (Mammoth WVH,...


80s Heavy Metal
Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and former Judas Priest vocalist Tim Ripper Owens have released their latest video for the song “Sons Of...


80s Heavy Metal
US heavy metal titans RIOT (V) are finally back with a brand-new studio album titled Mean Streets, set for release on February 16th, 2024...


80s Heavy Metal
Goodwyn was not only the singer but also the guitarist and main songwriter for the band. Goodwyn was widely revered as a great songwriter...


80s Heavy Metal
In Madison Square Garden, KISS closed out the last show of their live performances for what has been billed as their final tour called...


80s Heavy Metal
Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson has released a new video for the first single from his upcoming new solo album called “Afterglow Of Ragnarok”....
Hard Rock & Metal News

Hard Rock & Metal
Kramer, the original Made to Rock Hard guitar brandhas been setting trends with premium, performance-focused instruments since 1976. Kramer is proud to partner with...


80s Rock & Pop
Foreigner has announced the following: This summer we’re hitting the road with Styx! “We always look forward to being with our buddies in Styx,”...


Christian Rock & Metal
P.O.D. “Payable On Death: has released their brand new video for the song “Afraid To Die” from their upcoming new album. @pod “If the...


80s Heavy Metal
Skid Row has released their new official video for the song “Resurrected” from their album “The Gang’s All Here”. The album is the first...


80s Heavy Metal
Judas Priest have released their first official video from their upcoming new album Invincible Shield for the song “Trial By Fire”. Invincible Shield is...


80s Heavy Metal
ZAKK SABBATH are back with an even more massive dose of pure BLACK SABBATH worship! Celebrating more than 50 years of Birmingham ‘s most famous...
XS ROCK Featured Articles

Featured Articles
2023 had some really good hard rock and metal albums released if you know where to look and listen. The hard rock and metal...


80s Heavy Metal
Angelica Attempting to hit on the sound of guitar slingers like Van Halen and George Lynch, Angelica went for a more glam-sounding singer, similar...


80s Heavy Metal
Each year, it seems that the remaining 80s hard rock and metal bands that are still putting out new music seem to get smaller...


80s Heavy Metal
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...


80s Heavy Metal
The 80s were the decade of excess and musically that was absolutely true as well. The hard rock and heavy metal musical landscape exploded...


80s Heavy Metal
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...
80s Rock & Pop

80s Rock & Pop
Adam Ant is pleased to announce his ANTMUSIC 2024 U.S. tour, which commences March 21st in St. Louis, MO. The English Beat will be supporting...


80s Rock & Pop
Just in time for the Holidays Tiffany is set to release the new single “Angels All Around” and the Limited Edition NEW Shadows cover....


80s Rock & Pop
There’s big drama in the Hall & Oates camp as an ongoing legal battle between Daryl Hall and John Oates continues with Hall gaining...


80s Rock & Pop
Dale Bozzio and The Missing Persons are one of my favorite new wave bands from the 80s and still get heavy rotation in my...


80s Music Video Of The Day
The 1980s saw the invention of the music video thanks to MTV and it wasn’t long after that many of the videos started using...


80s Rock & Pop
Banarama have released their brand new video for the song “Feel The Love” from their upcoming album ‘Glorious-The Ultimate Collection’ Glorious – The Ultimate...
Alternative-Punk-Electronic

Alternative / Punk
The guitarist and co-founder of The Dictators Scott “Top Ten” Kempner has died at age 69 from complications of dementia. He would also co-found...


Alternative / Punk
Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has died after a lengthy stay in ICU for an infection. A statement on behalf of Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria...


Alternative / Punk
Controlled Bleeding has announced the following: The entire Controlled Bleeding digital discography is FREE on Bandcamp for Cyber week starting today!! controlledbleeding.bandcamp.com To claim...


Alternative / Punk
Kevin “Geordie” Walker reportedly suffered a massive stroke on Friday, November 24th, and passed away on Sunday, November 26th. Killing Joke released their first...


Alternative / Punk
IGNORE HEROES tells the story of the original T.S.O.L. through interviews with the surviving members and those who were there with them in the...


Alternative / Punk
Brooding ethereal rock visionaries Gene Loves Jezebel have returned with a brand new studio album, X – Love Death Sorrow, set for release on...
Rock News

80s Heavy Metal
Ace Frehley, former and original KISS guitarist will return with a brand new album called “10,000 Volts” on February 23, 2024. You can listen...


80s Heavy Metal
Eric Martin Band – Sucker For A Pretty Face – Original Sessions Tracklist: 1. Sucker For A Pretty Face 2. Don’t Stop 3. Private Life 4. Letting It...


Rock
The Unknown was formed smack dab in the sweet spot OF MELODIC ROCK/AOR music, in 1987. A mainstay on Florida’s west coast, the truly...


80s Heavy Metal
KISS frontman and bassist Gene Simmons has posted the following on the X social media platform that was formerly known as Twitter: Friends, I’ve...


Rock
Watch the full live performance of the brand new track Sweet Sounds of Heaven from the Rolling Stones, ft. Lady Gaga Mick Jagger: Lead...


Hard Rock & Metal
KISS has announced the final concert of their End Of The Road Tour and their final live concert ever. The show ends on December...
Rock Stars…Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?
W.A.S.P. was originally known for outrageous antics such as throwing raw meat into the audience and appearing to torture people on a horror-themed stage....


Hard Rock & Metal
Winger released their debut album “Winger in 1988 and it scored the band its first platinum-selling album. Winger released its second album In the...


Hard Rock & Metal
Britny Fox was formed in 1985 with “Dizzy” Dean Davidson on vocals, former Cinderella drummer Tony Destra, former Cinderella guitarist Michael Kelly Smith and...


Hard Rock & Metal
After guitarist Jake E. Lee was fired from Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band, Badlands was formed when Lee recruited bassist Greg Chaisson, former Black Sabbath...


Hard Rock & Metal
Hurricane started out in 1983-84 with the original lineup of lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar), Robert Sarzo (guitar), Tony Cavazo (bass), and Jay...


Hard Rock & Metal
Black ‘N Blue was formed in 1981 and released four successful and critically acclaimed albums through Geffen Records including their self-titled debut (1984),...