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White Lion...Where Are They Now?

White Lion…Where Are They Now?

Dec 26, 20203 min read

White Lion was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist/guitarist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. The band had two top 10 hits with the songs “Wait” and When The Children Cry” both from the album…

Robin McAuley Discusses Black Swan Album, Michael Schenker and Recent Health Scare

Robin McAuley Discusses Black Swan Album, Michael Schenker and Recent Health Scare

Dec 22, 20201 min read

Back before COVID-19 shut down almost everything, we spoke with MSG singer Robin McAuley about the new album he recently recorded with Reb Beach, Jeff Pilson and Matt Starr called “Black Swan”. The interview has been delayed being published until…

Check Out George Lynch's New Industrial Metal Side Project "The Banishment"

George Lynch, Devix AKA and, Joe Haze Discusses New Band Project “The Banishment” In New Interview

Dec 13, 20202 min read

The idea for THE BANISHMENT has been years in the making for LYNCH to further push his creativity into darker, subliminal and chaotic territories. To accomplish this, he teamed up with HAZE over five years ago, who in addition to being the live guitarist for Lords of…

XS ROCK Exclusive Interview With "The Queen Of Metal" Doro Pesch

Doro Pesch Discusses Her New Box Set Magic Diamonds In New Interview

Dec 12, 20205 min read

It’s always a pleasure to speak to the Queen Of Metal, Doro Pesch and in our latest interview with her, she opens up about her new box set that features almost 4 hours of music. Listen to our interview with…

Seduce To Re-Release Classic Albums

Seduce To Re-Release Classic Albums

Nov 10, 20202 min read

Seduce is a heavy metal/power trio formed in Detroit in the 1980s. Seduce is best known for their appearance in Penelope Spheeris’ cult film “The Decline and Fall of Western Civilization Part II”, where they were the only band not…

John Bush Talks With XS ROCK About Armored Saint's Fantastic New Album "Punching The Sky"

John Bush Talks With XS ROCK About Armored Saint’s Fantastic New Album “Punching The Sky”

Oct 23, 20202 min read

2020 has been one hell of a year so far.  But if you’re looking for something positive to help get through the madness, Armored Saint’s latest album “Punching The Sky” is exactly what the doctor ordered. We talk with Armored…

Pretty Maids Singer Ronnie Atkins Fighting Stage 4 Incurable Cancer

Pretty Maids Singer Ronnie Atkins Fighting Stage 4 Incurable Cancer

Oct 19, 20202 min read

Pretty Maids vocalist Ronnie Atkins has announced the following update about his current battle with cancer: As promised a week ago here’s a little update on my current health situation. I’m not gonna go into details, but just state that…

Most Van Halen Fans Haven't Seen The Classic Video For "Loss Of Control" - Watch It Here!

Most Van Halen Fans Haven’t Seen The Classic Video For “Loss Of Control” – Watch It Here!

Oct 10, 20202 min read

This is the highest quality Official promo video for Van Halen’s 1980 song, “Loss Of Control”. The video was aired only outside of the U.S., so it is somewhat rare. Mayday! I checked it out. I think you ought…

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Guitar Legend Eddie Van Halen Dead At 65

Oct 6, 20201 min read

Multiple outlets are reporting the sad news of Edward Van Halen’s death.  It appears that Eddie’s battle with cancer had taken a turn for the worse approximately 72 hours ago with cancer spreading to other organs.  His death has been…

Who Are The Nuclear Power Trio And Why Is This Video So Entertaining?

Who Are The Nuclear Power Trio And Why Is This Video So Entertaining?

Sep 30, 20203 min read

As the Earth of 2020 continues to revolve in a puzzling singularity, three of the world’s most powerful men have harnessed their collective capabilities for nuclear and musical power into a quest for world peace. On October 30th, this…

Vinnie Vincent Is At It Again! Celebrate Life, Liberty and Freedom With Vinnie Live For Only $500

Vinnie Vincent Is At It Again! Celebrate Life, Liberty and Freedom With Vinnie Live For Only $500

Aug 23, 20203 min read

Former KISS guitarist, Vinnie Vincent Just Released The Following Announcement: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT VINNIE VINCENT FANS, On Oct 17, 18, 2020 VINNIE VINCENT – LET FREEDOM ROCK BASH (LFRB) will take place at SIR NASHVILLE. I am rescheduling the VINNIE VINCENT…

XS ROCK Interview With Quiet Riot's Frankie Banali

Quiet Riot Drummer Frankie Banali Dead At 68

Aug 21, 20201 min read

Frankie Banali was the longtime drummer with the multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot. Metal Health reached the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 charts.  Banali also played drums in the band W.A.S.P. as well as performed as a touring…

Dokken - Greatest Video Hits

Dokken…Where Are They Now?

Aug 9, 20208 min read

Dokken broke out with their debut album “Breaking The Chains” in 1981. The band consisted of what would be considered the classic lineup of Don Dokken on vocals, George Lynch on guitar, “Wild” Mick Brown on drums, and with the…

Vinnie Vincent Invasion...Where Are They Now?

Vinnie Vincent Invasion…Where Are They Now?

Jul 18, 20206 min read

The Vinnie Vincent Invasion hit the scene with their debut album in 1986. After scoring a tour with Iron Maiden the band continued to build a fanbase before releasing the album “All Systems Go” in 1988.  But, alas this would…

Dokken - Greatest Video Hits

Interview With Don Dokken

Jul 9, 20204 min read

Recently, I sat down with Don Dokken to discuss his new album, appropriately named The Lost Songs: 1978-1981.  I’ve been a fan of Dokken for years and I was interested to talk with Don, not only about the new album,…

Former King Kobra Vocalist Marcie Free (Formerly Mark Free) Releases Rambling Video About Her View Of The Universe

Former King Kobra Vocalist Marcie Free (Formerly Mark Free) Releases Rambling Video About Her View Of The Universe

Apr 27, 20204 min read

Marcie Free, lead vocalist for Unruly Child, Signal and former lead singer for King Kobra as Mark Free, has posted the following on her Facebook page with the accompanying video: Marcie’s Universe I should preface this by saying please forgive…

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Would You Buy The Vinnie Vincent Autographed Merchandise Pack For $9,500 ?

Apr 9, 20203 min read

Vinnie has just added new items for sale in his online shop. So, for $9,500 you can own the new Vinnie Vincent Autographed Merchandise Pack. Here’s what’s included: EACH ITEM AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS CANNOT BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. SUPPLIES LIMITED 1. Vinnie…

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Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Offering Personally Autographed Stage Used Basses During 2020 Stadium Tour

Mar 3, 20203 min read

Inside the “Nikki Sixx Experience” “I had been asked 1000’s of times to sell the basses I play onstage, but it took a long time to do it in such a way that the collector would be getting more than…

Don Jamieson Discusses New Album "Denim And Laughter"

Don Jamieson Discusses New Album “Denim And Laughter”

Feb 15, 20202 min read

Don is best known as a co-host of VH1 Classic’s hit heavy metal talk show series, That Metal Show, where legends of rock hang out to discuss their past and current projects in front of a live studio audience. He…

Brian Posehn Talks With XS ROCK About New Album "Grandpa Metal" Featuring An All Star Metal Lineup

Brian Posehn Talks With XS ROCK About New Album “Grandpa Metal” Featuring An All Star Metal Lineup

Feb 8, 20203 min read

Comedian/actor/ writer Brian Posehn, who has appeared in several films including Rob Zombie’s “The Devil’s Rejects,” starred in Comedy Central’s “The Sarah Silverman Program,” had a recurring role on the Emmy-winning TV series “The Big Bang Theory,” has written 45-issues…

XS ROCK Exclusive Interview With "The Queen Of Metal" Doro Pesch

XS ROCK Exclusive Interview With “The Queen Of Metal” Doro Pesch

Feb 5, 20207 min read

Doro discusses her new U.S. tour dates as well as a surprise song collaboration that she’s currently doing with another well-known metal singer. Doro is called the Metal Queen and she rightfully deserves the title and the crown. She is…

King Kobra....Where Are They Now?

King Kobra….Where Are They Now?

Feb 2, 20206 min read

King Kobra was started by drummer Carmine Appice after he finished work touring with Ozzy Osbourne for the “Bark At The Moon” tour.  The band was rounded out by mostly unknown musicians at the time consisting of Mark Free (Lead…

Cinderella ...Where Are They Now?

Cinderella …Where Are They Now?

Jan 29, 20205 min read

Formed in 1982 by Tom Keifer and Eric Brittingham, Cinderella was one of the biggest bands of the ’80s rock and metal era.  Following several lineup changes, the band solidified their members with Jeff Labar and Fred Coury.    The band’s…

XS ROCK Interview With Reb Beach

XS ROCK Interview With Reb Beach

Jan 22, 20202 min read

Reb Beach is a true journeyman of rock n’ roll music.  You may know him as the guitarist from Winger, Whitesnake or from stints with Alice Cooper, Night Ranger, and Dokken. His skills and professionalism are highly sought after in…

Interview with Tony Campos From Static-X and Live Show Review

Interview with Tony Campos From Static-X and Live Show Review

Dec 19, 20195 min read

Often, I’m asked what it’s like backstage when I get to interview the artists. Many times the artists arrive at the venue with a very limited amount of time to get the equipment set up, do soundchecks and take the…

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ZZ Top And Lynyrd Skynyrd Rock Historic Night On Capitol Hill

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Concert Review April 5, 2024 Tallahassee, FL Legendary Hall of Fame rockers ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd brought their Sharp Dressed / Simple Man...

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If you’re a fan of electronic music, like me, and you’re tired of hearing what sounds like the same album being released over and...

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The 80’s were one of the best times for both great horror movies and heavy metal music. Now, years later, along comes the band...

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Extreme performed for what appeared to be a sold-out performance for their show at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg Florida on March 8th, 2024....

Watch Video for Hell, Fire And damnation From Saxon's New Album Watch Video for Hell, Fire And damnation From Saxon's New Album

80s Heavy Metal

The mighty Saxon have returned with one of the best albums in years. Hell, Fire, And Damnation represent everything that I love about Saxon....

Seven Of Sevendust Box Set Review Seven Of Sevendust Box Set Review

Hard Rock & Metal

Sevendust is one of those bands that I listened to originally from their first album and then somewhere along the way about 2 or...

Rock Stars…Where Are They Now?

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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....

Winger...Where Are They Now? Winger...Where Are They Now?

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...

Britny Fox...Where Are They Now? Britny Fox...Where Are They Now?

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...

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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...

Hurricane...Where Are They Now? Hurricane...Where Are They Now?

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...

Black N' Blue...Where Are They Now? Black N' Blue...Where Are They Now?

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),...

Alternative-Punk-Electronic

Watch "Mercy" Video From Suicide Vocalist Alan Vega's Unreleased Album "Insurrection"

Alternative / Punk

Brooklyn-born master of minimalism Alan Vega is today announcing a previously unreleased new album, “Insurrection,“ and sharing the video for the lead single “Mercy.“ The video, directed by founding member of Jesus...

Alternative / Punk

Classic U.K. punk band Vice Squad has just released a newly remixed version of the song “Spitfire” along with a new video for the...

Bon Harris Says Nitzer Ebb Have No Plans For A New Studio Album Anytime In The Near Future Bon Harris Says Nitzer Ebb Have No Plans For A New Studio Album Anytime In The Near Future

Alternative / Punk

Electro-industrial legends Nitzer Ebb have released the following message regarding Douglas McCarthy’s health issues and the band’s future:

Face To Face, Save Ferris, Unwritten Law, Zebrahead & More Face To Face, Save Ferris, Unwritten Law, Zebrahead & More

Alternative / Punk

Brew Ha Ha Productions has announced the initial music lineup for the first-ever BRIGHTSIDE Music Festival, presented by WJRR-FM, on Saturday, April 27 at Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida.  Summer comes...

Front 242 Singer Hospitalized Front 242 Singer Hospitalized

Alternative / Punk

After an incredible 40-plus-year run on the road, Belgian EBM act Front 242 are setting an end to their live concert career, announcing their...

Alternative / Punk

Toxic misogyny, violence against women, and incels are the latest target Al Jourgensen takes aim at in the song “B.D.E.” (aka “Big Dick Energy”)...

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Watch Brand New Bon Jovi Video For "Legendary"

80s Heavy Metal

BON JOVI, Grammy Award@-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, and oneof history’s most iconic acts, continue their 40th-anniversary celebration, withthe release of...

Listen To INXS' Michael Hutchence's Previously Unreleased Song "One Way" Listen To INXS' Michael Hutchence's Previously Unreleased Song "One Way"

80s Rock & Pop

In the great pantheon of musicians transcending above mere “celebrity” status, the late MICHAEL HUTCHENCE towers over most. A consummate “rock star” if there...

'80s POP HITMAKERS WANG CHUNG, MEN WITHOUT HATS, THE MOTELS, AND NAKED EYES ANNOUNCE THE “ABDUCTED BY THE '80s” TOUR '80s POP HITMAKERS WANG CHUNG, MEN WITHOUT HATS, THE MOTELS, AND NAKED EYES ANNOUNCE THE “ABDUCTED BY THE '80s” TOUR

80s Rock & Pop

The 1980s were a unique, fun-filled era of music shaped in no small part by the emergence of MTV and the genre of New...

Watch Kevin Bacon Perform The Song "Losing The Night" With His Band The Bacon Brothers Watch Kevin Bacon Perform The Song "Losing The Night" With His Band The Bacon Brothers

80s Rock & Pop

The Bacon Brothers, featuring Michael and Kevin Bacon, are excited to announce the release of their new video, “Losing The Night”, from their forthcoming...

80s Music Video Of The Day

Take a trip down memory lane with this list of one-hit wonders on the U.S. charts from the years 1980 and 1981. How many...

Legendary 80s Pop Icon Adam Ant Announces 2024 American Tour Legendary 80s Pop Icon Adam Ant Announces 2024 American Tour

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...

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80s Heavy Metal

Legacy recordings has announced the following: The Prince of Darkness is set to be immortalized with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall...

80s Heavy Metal

Following their 2021’s “Blood In The Water”, Veteran Arizona thrashers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have shared a first single taken off their forthcoming, 15th studio...

Whitecross Guitarist, Rex Carroll Discusses New Album, New Singer And more In New Interview Whitecross Guitarist, Rex Carroll Discusses New Album, New Singer And more In New Interview

80s Heavy Metal

Iconic Christian Hard Rock/Metal band Whitecross has a new album out called “Fear No Evil” and guitar virtuoso and founding member Rex Carroll talks...

Listen To Brand New Motley Crue Song "Dogs Of War" Right Here! Listen To Brand New Motley Crue Song "Dogs Of War" Right Here!

80s Heavy Metal

MÖTLEY CRÜE MARKS THE START OF A BRAND NEW CHAPTER WITH NEW SONG ‘DOGS OF WAR’! Dogs Of war is the first song to...

Devilskin Delivers Their Metal Version Of Heart's "Barracuda" In New Single and Video Devilskin Delivers Their Metal Version Of Heart's "Barracuda" In New Single and Video

Hard Rock & Metal

Prepare to be swept away by a tidal wave of raw power and adrenaline as multi-Platinum-selling New Zealand rock icons DEVILSKIN unleash their latest...

Check Out New Witherfall Music Video For "They Will Let You Down" Check Out New Witherfall Music Video For "They Will Let You Down"

Hard Rock & Metal

Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall are proud to present their new single “They Will Let You Down”, taken from their upcoming album...