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There’s big drama in the Hall & Oates camp as an ongoing legal battle between Daryl Hall and John Oates continues with Hall gaining a temporary restraining order against Oates. The court case is sealed so little information is known…

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 AOR band started gaining a following with each show played which then yielded bigger and better…

The Van Halen News Desk received an exclusive quote from David Lee Roth regarding Sammy Hagar’s invitation to join the “Best of All Worlds” tour featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Jason Bonham. The tour has been referred…

“With “Thicker Than Blood” we wanted to shoot a video that celebrates the 5th and most important member of the band. Our fans. So we shot it from the fans’ point of view. No matter how great a band believes…

When internationally-renowned actor Brian Blessed OBE delivers a proclamation for the opening track, “The Prophecy”, expectations are automatically high for Saxon’s latest album. Have no fear and make no mistake, Saxon meets and exceeds them on their 24th studio album,…

Dale Bozzio and The Missing Persons are one of my favorite new wave bands from the 80s and still get heavy rotation in my music playlists. The band’s first two albums were simply stunning and this newly released live performance…

Sevendust is one of those bands that I listened to originally from their first album and then somewhere along the way about 2 or 3 albums later I lost track of the band. Shame on me for doing so. The…

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 madness of the early Californian punk rock scene. Frontman, author, and provocateur Jack Grisham takes the…

Lacey Sturm has released her sophomore solo album Kenotic Metanoia, available everywhere on November 17 at https://stem.ffm.to/kenoticmetanoia. The former Flyleaf lead singer offers the project to the world independently, led by a string of arresting singles including “Awaken Love,” “Reconcile”…

Dream Theater has posted the following regarding Dominici’s death: We are devastated to hear the news of the passing of former Dream Theater singer, Charlie Dominici. Charlie was the voice of DT on our debut album, ‘When Dream And Day…

Invincible Shield is the nineteenth studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. Announced onstage at Power Trip festival in California, the new record marks the band’s first release in 6 years, having recently celebrated 50 years in music…

In the 80s and 90s heavy metal bands were booming and found themselves in the mainstream of music for the first time.  So too were the Christian heavy metal bands of the time, but without the kind of coverage, radio…

Sammy Hagar has announced the following: The “BEST OF ALL WORLDS” 2024 tour (w/ Special Guest Loverboy) is a GO! Join me, Mad Anthony Bassman, Jason Bonham, and the guitar god himself, Joe Satriani, for the ultimate rock experience! Ticket…

RUSSELL / GUNS marks the beginning of a fresh artistic partnership between two legendary figures of Los Angeles hard rock: Jack Russell and Tracii Guns, accompanied by Johnny Martin, Shane Fitzgibbon, and Alexandro del Vecchio. https://youtu.be/iq4uyvivbyQ The pair have announced…

Brooding ethereal rock visionaries Gene Loves Jezebel have returned with a brand new studio album, X – Love Death Sorrow, set for release on December 1. This is the band’s first studio album since their heavily praised 2017 album Dance…

Watch the full live performance of the brand new track Sweet Sounds of Heaven from the Rolling Stones, ft. Lady Gaga  https://youtu.be/Wt3ISLkIS38 Mick Jagger: Lead Vocals Lady Gaga: Vocals Keith Richards: Guitar Ronnie Wood: Guitar Steve Jordan: Drums Darryl Jones:…

KISS has announced the final concert of their End Of The Road Tour and their final live concert ever. The show ends on December 2nd. And of course in true KISS fashion, there will be a Pay-Per-View Showing of the…

It’s been years in the making and it’s almost here. Mötley Crüe is set to open the virtual doors of the world’s most notorious museum: the CRÜESEUM! Sign up and be among the first to view all the exclusive memorabilia…

Jethro Tull released their 23rd studio album, ‘RökFlöte’, back in April, and the band are currently out on tour in North America. For this run of shows, the band will be introducing the track ‘Wolf Unchained’ into the setlist, a track based…

George Lynch has just released the latest video from the band’s final album “Babylon” called “Synner”. https://youtu.be/IlRRxMQ5ZQQ “Babylon” track listing: 01. Erase02. Time After Time03. Caught Up04. I’m Ready05. How You Fall06. Million Miles Away07. Let It Go08. Fire Master09. The Synner10. Babylon Lynch Mob’s Final Lineup is: Gabriel Colón: VocalsGeorge…

Multiple outlets are reporting that legendary X Japan’s bassist Hiroshi “Heath” Morie has died from complications of cancer. He was only 55 years old. Heath had been the bassist for the band since 1992. He joined the band in ’92…

Toto has announced details on the band’s headline appearances in North America within the planned Journey itinerary from February through April 2024. Additional shows will be shared in the coming weeks.  A European tour will be staged in July /…

This classic clash between Industrial Titans PIG and KMFDM finally gets the deluxe re-release upgrade that it deserves. Not only have the original tracks been restored from the original DATs but PIG has also re-recorded the title track featuring appearances…

It’s been a long time coming as the mighty REPUBLICA release their first new material in a decade in the guise of massive new single ‘NEW YORK’. It may be chilly outside but Republica are determined to continue the Summer…

Hurricane has posted the following announcement regarding Robert Sarzo’s exit from the band: After Robert Sarzo’s departure from Hurricane, we are excited to have Carlos Cavazo join Hurricane as our lead guitarist. We are scheduled to be at FireFest 2024…

Guns N’ Roses performed “The General” for the first time live on November 2nd at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The song is actually 15 years old and comes from the Chinese Democracy recording sessions, but was recently released…

Corporate greed. Sharky politicians. Climate out-of-control. Questionable government interests. All of it comes to a head in Al Jourgensen’s latest diatribe against the system, “Just Stop Oil.” The brand-new track – from Ministry’s upcoming 16th studio album HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES – is…

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 sex as a selling point. Of course, everyone has their opinion, but here’s our list for…

Longtime Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars has released his very first solo single called ‘Loyal To The Lie’. The song is from the upcoming album called “The Other Side Of Mars set to be released in March 2024. https://youtu.be/y1wgVPaLoZ4

Banarama have released their brand new video for the song “Feel The Love” from their upcoming album ‘Glorious-The Ultimate Collection’ https://youtu.be/y7pFCIlbCr8 Glorious – The Ultimate Collection is available to pre-order now on Double CD, Triple vinyl, Deluxe editions with Book,…

Filmed in 1986 and directed by Jeff Krulik, this documentary footage of fans getting ready for a Judas Priest concert is a snapshot in time of what was happening all around the United States during the heavy metal mainstream boom…

Beartooth released their brand new album ‘The Surface” on October 13th. Watch the video for the single “Might Love Myself” right here: https://youtu.be/83rcK9Xne5A Official website: http://beartoothband.com Tour Tickets: http://beartoothtickets.com TikTok:   / beartoothband   Instagram:   / beartoothband   Facebook:   / beartoothband   Twitter:   / beartoothband  

Longtime Hurricane guitarist Robert Sarzo has announced that he is no longer with the band in a statement on social media: It was a pleasure to work on the last HURRICANE album titled “Reconnected” as a co-producer, a composer, a…

A statement from the Riley family: We are devastated to share that Steve Riley has passed away at the age of 67. Steve had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks, and on Tuesday, Oct. 24, succumbed…

From the album Loced After Dark, “Wild Thing” was released in January of 1989. The video was made on a shoestring budget but garnered airplay on MTV in heavy rotation. It quickly climbed the Billboard charts to #2. The album…

Punk In The Park Music Set Times Announced For November 4 & 5 Event At Oak Canyon Park In Orange County, CA Buzzcocks Added To Massive Punk Rock Lineup Which Includes Pennywise, Descendents, Circle Jerks, Goldfinger, GBH, The Suicide Machines…

Dream Theater and their band members have announced the following: We are thrilled to announce the return of drummer Mike Portnoy to Dream Theater! We will be going into the studio to begin working on our 16th studio album and…

Legendary American rockers Dokken release the mesmerizing video for the new single ‘Over The Mountain’, taken from the band’s 13th studio album, Heaven Comes Down, out this week via Silver Lining Music. “‘Over The Mountain’ is a metaphoric song lyrically…

Dokken returns to release their 13th studio album, ‘Heaven Comes Down’, their first new album in 11 years. During that time Don Dokken had a multitude of health issues including arm paralysis after a neck and spine surgery. Many people…

Final Album “Babylon” Released and The Final Ride Tour Will See The Band End LYNCH MOB have released their last album, ‘Babylon’ and announce The Final Ride, a farewell tour celebrating the band’s 35 year legacy. The tour is expected…

LITTLE MISS NASTY—purveyors of sex, art, and rebellion—have unveiled the video for “Bad Girls Romance” from their upcoming debut album WEAPON OF CHOICE out in January 2024. https://youtu.be/Ve90W0TAXp0 Look for LITTLE MISS NASTY on the road this fall starting October…

Michael Sweet, vocalist and guitarist in Stryper has shared the following update via social media: Hello my friends, I wanted to give you all an update on my eyes and my thyroid. First, my eyes are actually doing fairly well…

“All live all the time.” AMBER WILD started in January 2023 with one simple goal: make the kind of music they wanted to hear. Fiery guitars, thunderous drums, and raw vocals filtered through a kaleidoscope of influences make for something…

Rock superstar Lenny Kravitz is set to release his new album ‘Blue Electric Light’ in March of 2024. Here’s a taste of the first video and song called TK421! https://youtu.be/JqNZxEMaRrY Follow Lenny Kravitz on… Instagram – http://instagram.com/lennykravitz Twitter – http://twitter.com/lennykravitz…

Dead Or Alive hit the big time with their single “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)”, taking the #1 spot in the UK and reaching #11 on The US Billboard charts in 1985. https://youtu.be/fpmTe3TDdVU?list=PLkqz3S84Tw-Qjyd_zHSVH_Xj6ge7yrgYI MTV played the song in…

XYZ founder, vocalist, and former singer for Great White, Terry Ilous brought his touring version of XYZ to multiple dates throughout Florida recently and XS ROCK was on-site for the Clearwater show on October 15th. The show was opened by…

Veteran punk rock band Total Chaos returns with its new album Mind Warfare. The LP is available from Pavement Entertainment on traditional formats in the US, and it can be picked up on vinyl/CD from Katabomb Records in Europe. Pavement…

Released in 1986 “Word Up” stormed the radio airwaves and MTV and landed at #6 on The Billboard Charts. The video features Levar Burton as a detective who apparently intends to stop the funk. So wave your hands in the…

For years now we’ve all been hearing the phrase…rock music is dead. Most of us didn’t believe it but have watched as one by one, a lot of rock bands have retired with no real successors in sight to take…

From the album “Freeze Frame” released in October 1981, “Centerfold” landed at the #1 spot on The Billboard Charts in February of 1982 and kept that spot for four weeks! https://youtu.be/BqDjMZKf-wg The album and singles from “Freeze Frame” put the…

On October 14th, 1988, Def Leppard became the first musical act to have two consecutive studio albums (Pyromania and Hysteria) sell 7 million copies. Those numbers would only increase over the years with Hysteria selling over 20 million copies.

Following their amazing headline show at the Power Trip Festival in Indio, California this past weekend, Judas Priest today announced their new single “Panic Attack” from their upcoming new studio album Invincible Shield. https://youtu.be/N_l-trEOtbk The band revealed Invincible Shield on stage…

One of the most quintessentially ‘80s rock groups is back with a brand new studio album of all original material that revives the band’s vintage sound and edgy, melodic songwriting. Founded in the ‘80s under the stewardship of Frank Zappa,…

Introducing the sound of Silveroller.  Hi-energy rock n’ roll played with heart and soul, played tight but loose, with the kind of swagger you just don’t hear anymore. The band’s lead single “Hold” is led by a driving drum intro, a…

Craft Recordings is thrilled to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Violent Femmes’ 1983 self-titled debut with a special reissue of the seminal cult classic. Due out December 1st and available for pre-order now, the deluxe 2-CD and digital formats will…

ANNOUNCED ONSTAGE AT POWERTRIP FESTIVAL IN CALIFORNIA, INVINCIBLE SHIELD IS THE UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM BY JUDAS PRIEST. THE NEW RECORD MARKS THE BAND’S FIRST RELEASE IN 6 YEARS, HAVING RECENTLY CELEBRATED 50 YEARS IN MUSIC AND 50 MILLION RECORDS SOLD.…

Barbie® celebrates the iconic “Queen of Rock and Roll,” Stevie Nicks, with a Barbie® doll in her likeness. Nicks achieved worldwide success with the band Fleetwood Mac before embarking on a critically acclaimed, chart-topping solo career. Known for her captivating stage…

The new Vixen single “Red” is out NOW! Check out the new music video here and download and stream it on all of your favorite apps! Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/red/1706076429?i=1706076430 Spotify: https://spotify.link/WHtuNe8KyDb https://youtu.be/HGI8Odkotrk Visit the links below for more on Vixen: http://www.vixenofficial.com/…

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…

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…

The debut studio album by Sons Of The Divide, “Sinners Saints Rage and Grace,” was meticulously crafted during the early months of 2023 at the renowned Red Medicine Recordings in Pittsburgh, PA. It’s a hard-hitting, passionate masterpiece that promises to…

Glenn Hughes is known as “The Voice Of Rock”, and with good reason. After stints in bands like Trapeze, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and more recently The Dead Daisies, and of course, an incredible solo career, his versatility, and soulful…

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…

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…

Many artists have long careers in music by doing one thing well and doing that same thing over and over again. And then there’s Iggy Pop. Like his early collaborator and co-conspirator, David Bowie, Pop evolved and morphed multiple times…

Duran Duran have revealed the official music video for their latest track and album namesake Danse Macabre. With creative director Linc Gasking at the helm, this stunning new clip showcases cutting-edge, AI-driven techniques, some of which were only launched as recently as last weekend. The…

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…

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…

Christian Death’s iconic Death Mix bursts through the mausoleum door after 27 years since its original release. This brand-new reissue brings new life to the macabre work of art, complete with remastered audio, a new track list, and original artwork by acclaimed…

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…

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)

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…

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,…

Christian Musical Festival Uprise Fest is set to feature great rock bands from across the entire Christian musical spectrum including quite a few big name metal artists including Skillet, Stryper and Red and an assortement of great up and coming…

Iconic avant-garde Slovenian band Laibach are hitting fans with a one-two punch this summer as they unveil their riveting rendition of Rammstein’s international, chart-topping, satirical song “Amerika” for the much-anticipated A Tribute To Rammstein album (Cleopatra Records August 25). This…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Canada-based christian rock celebrities THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH are excited to announce their comeback after six years and they do it in style! The band will soon release “The End Is Where We Begin: Reignited”, including newly recorded performances morphed with…

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…

Relive the pinnacle of ‘80s new wave with this fantastic vintage concert from icons, Missing Persons! Recorded during a single night at a club in San Francisco, this special concert finds the band at the peak of their popularity and…

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…

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…

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 from their second album “Too-Rye-Ay”, “Come On Eileen” hit #1 in both the U.K. and U.S. charts. It’s been featured on many playlists as well as many top # singles lists of the 1980s. https://youtu.be/6BODDyZRF6A Dexys Midnight Runners have…

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…