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On This Day In Rock Music History June 15th…
Megadeth released their debut album Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good on June 12th, 1985. After being let go from Metallica, Dave Mustaine returned with his own band Megadeth, and released the band’s debut album to rave critical…
JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES MORE INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR DATES
Sabaton To Join Across All ShowsTickets Available Starting Wednesday, June 12 with Artist PresaleGeneral Onsale Begins on Friday, June 14 at 10AM Local on judaspriestinvincibleshield.com Today, heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced leg 2 of their Invincible Shield Tour…
DIO Gets “The Complete Donnington Collection” 5 LP Boxset Release
On July 19th, Niji Entertainment & BMG will release The Complete Donington Collection, a Limited Edition 5LP boxset housing Dio’s classic Donington ’83 and Donington ’87 performances at the Donington Festival in the UK, both on 2LP 180gr vinyl with…
Listen To First Two Songs From Testament’s Remastered Albums “The Legacy” and “The New Order
Iconic Bay Area thrash metal pioneers TESTAMENT are proud to announce an explosive celebration of the band’s enduring legacy and their influential presence in the thrash metal scene. On July 12th, TESTAMENT will release the remastered versions of their seminal albums The Legacy & The…
Listen To David Lee Roth’s Version Of The 80’s Hit 867-5309 Jenny
David Lee Roth has covered the 80’s One Hit Wonder 867-5309 “Jenny” By Tommy Tutone with a little added harmonica in there just for fun. You can check it out below: https://youtu.be/9noyV53BuD8
SKID ROW Announces “Live In London” Album, Watch “Slave To The Grind” Video Now
Just announced! SKID ROW will release their first official live album & concert film, Skid Row – Live In London, hitting everywhere on September 20th! https://youtu.be/lkT9wWZAopk Welcome to the Skid Row live album 35 years in the making! On October…
Watch New Video “Exhausted” By Supergroup Category 7 Feat. Members Of Anthrax, Overkill, Exodus And Adrenaline Mob
CATEGORY 7, the new heavy metal collective featuring the all-star lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill),…
Watch New Hammerfall Video For “The End Justifies”
Heavy metal titans HAMMERFALL are thrilled to announce the release of their electrifying new single, ´The End Justifies.´This classic HAMMERFALL anthem is the second single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, Avenge The Fallen, set to be released on August…
Cyndi Lauper Announces Farewell Tour
80s pop-rock icon Cyndi Lauper has announced her “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” Farewell Tour! Tickets can be purchased at this link: Cyndi Lauper Farewell Tour Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour” Dates Oct. 18: Montreal,…
Skid Row Not Going Bach! Searches For New Singer Now That Lzzy Hale Is Done As Fill-In Vocalist
Recent comments from Skid Row members have indicated that the band is still not interested in reuniting with former singer Sebastian Bach. Now that Lzzy Hale is out as the temporary fill-in singer for the band following the departure of…
BabyMetal Releases New Video With Electric Callboy For “RATATATA”
BABYMETAL and Electric Callboy, two of the most influential bands right now, have collaborated on a new song that will make you dance and sing: “RATATATA”. This song masterfully fuses the signature styles of both bands, seamlessly blending their worlds…
Listen To Brand New Sunbomb Song “Steel Hearts featuring Tracii Guns and Michael Sweet
SUNBOMB, the musical alliance between two steadfast warriors of the U.S. hard rock/metal scene: Tracii Guns and Michael Sweet, shares “Steel Hearts” the second single from their sophomore album ‘Light Up the Sky’ out June 28th via Frontiers Records Srl.…
Watch Video “For Chapter…” By NILE From New Upcoming Album “The Underworld Awaits Us All”
World-renowned American death metal icons NILE return in 2024 with their highly-anticipated 10th onslaught, ‘The Underworld Awaits Us All’, out August 23 via Napalm Records. Boasting airtight technicality and unrelenting brutality, the new album pushes each member of NILE –…
L.A. Guns To Release New Album In 2025
Tracii Guns has posted the following update about the upcoming new L.A. Guns album: We have signed a new record deal with @cleopatrarecords and our new record is slated for release mid March 2025. Stay tuned!!! A long of exciting…
Watch Flotsam And Jetsam Music Video For New Song “Primal”
Flotsam And Jetsam has this to say about the new video: We’re very excited to once again unleash Flotzilla onto the metal community! This time, he’ll take the form of our newest single, “Primal.”With “Primal,” we tried to capture the…
Metal Church To Release “The Final Sermon” Live Album Featuring Late Vocalist Mike Howe
West Coast metal veterans Metal Church will release “The Final Sermon” (Live in Japan 2019) via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe) on July 26, 2024. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof, this Special Edition live release features one of…
Vixen Announces They Already Have A New Singer…So Who Is It?
Vixen has posted the following update regarding the departure of singer Lorraine Lewis: Hello Foxhead Nation! First of all we want to extend a special thank you to Lorraine Lewis. We’re grateful for her contributions to Vixen and wish her…
JANE’S ADDICTION AND LOVE AND ROCKETS ANNOUNCE 2024 TOUR
After reuniting for the first time in 14 years to perform an intimate show in London, Jane’s Addiction, with their original band members, and Love And Rockets announced they will hit the road for their 2024 co-headline tour. Produced by…
W.A.S.P. Announces New U.S. Tour Dates-Performing Their Debut Album Start To Finish
“Album ONE Alive!”, the title of W.A.S.P.’s upcoming North American Tour. August 17, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.’s first album. To celebrate this classic metal album, W.A.S.P. will, for the first time in 40 years,…
Devilskin – Surfacing EP Review
Surfacing is the brand new EP by New Zealand metal band Devilskin. I often feel like EP’s get overlooked because they’re not full albums, but this is one that you shouldn’t skip past. Starting with the heavy but catchy “The…
Lorraine Lewis Announces She Is No Longer In Vixen
Lorraine Lewis who has been the singer for the band Vixen since 2019 has seemingly announced her departure from the band on her Facebook page. Lorraine Lewis known for fronting the band Femme Fatale replaced original Vixen vocalist Janet Gardener.…
Former Autograph Singer Steve Plunkett To Release New Solo Album
Known for the smash hit “Turn Up The Radio”, former Autograph singer Steve Plunkett will be releasing his second solo album entitled “Straight Up” on July 26th, 2024. Description: The long-awaited second solo album, his first since 1991, from lead…
On This Day May 25th In Rock Music History
Dio Released their debut album “Holy Diver” on May 25th, 1983. Former Rainbow and Black Sabbath vocalist Ronnie James Dio formed the band with Vinny Appice after they left Black Sabbath and rounded out the band with former Rainbow bassist…
Today In 80s Heavy Metal History May 24th
Destruction Released “Infernal Overkill” on May 24th, 1985 AC/DC released “Who Made Who” on May 24th, 1986 Van Halen released “OU812” on May 24th, 1988 Frehley’s Comet released “Second Sighting” On May 24th, 1988
Van Halen’s For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Gets Expanded Edition Release With Previously Unreleased Songs
Triple-Platinum #1 Album Remastered And Reissued With Previously Unreleased Audio And Video From 1991 Concert In Dallas 2LP/2CD/Blu-ray Collection Available July 12 PRE-ORDER NOW HERE Previously Unreleased Live Version Of “POUNDCAKE” Available Digitally Today https://youtu.be/AMGUAZM-qb8 Van Halen’s ninth studio album, For…
Ozzy Osbourne Opens Osbourne Media House For Podcasts and The Osbournes Episodes With Monthly Fees
Ozzy Osbourne has opened the Osbourne Media House which is described on their site as: OSBOURNE MEDIA, SITUATED IN ENCINO, CALIFORNIA, IS A VERSATILE PRODUCTION STUDIO RENOWNED FOR CREATING A DIVERSE RANGE OF CONTENT. OUR EXPERTISE SPANS MULTIPLE GENRES, ENCOMPASSING…
Obituary Live Concert Photos In Tampa May 18th 2024
Obituary live concert shots from their show in Tampa Florida at The Yuengling Center.
Amon Amarth Live Concert Photos In Tampa May 18th, 2024
Live photos from Amon Amarth at The Yuengling Center In Tampa Florida.
Classic Rockers Rose Tattoo To Retire In 2026 For 50th Anniversary
Rose Tattoo Singer Angry Anderson has announced the following: TATTS UPDATE… Brothers and Sisters, so where to start? Well, it may not be common knowledge, as no official release has been made thus far, so here goes,..1976-2026,…come 2026 The Rosie…
Brightside Festival Features Magical Performance By SUBLIME
Alexander Sink April 27, 2024 Orlando, FL Like late Sublime founder and frontman Bradley Nowell, I don’t practice Santeria and even if I had a crystal ball; I couldn’t have predicted all the exciting news about the band over the…
Watch Lzzy Hale Perform With Skid Row For The First Time
Lzzy Hale, vocalist for Halestorm performed with Skid Row for the first time as their fill-in singer in Carterville Illinois on Friday, May 17th. Hale is filling in since former Skid Row singer Erik Grönwall left the band to focus…
Interview With Devilskin Bassist Paul Martin
XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news. Any new projects coming out, live shows, or announcements? Paul-Yes indeed. Today we release our 5th offering. A 6-track EP called Surfacing and we follow it up with a 12-date NZ…
Stryper Announces Guitarist Oz Fox To Undergo Brain Surgery Again
Stryper has announced the following: We want to share an important update regarding our guitarist, Oz Fox. Many of you might remember the challenges Oz faced back in 2018 when doctors found two tumors in his brain. After a couple…
Mike Tramp’s White Lion Announce U.S. Tour Dates
Mike Tramp has announced that his version of White Lion, Mike Tramp’s White Lion will be touring the U.S. starting in August with more dates to follow soon! Aug. 23 – [venue to be announced] – Las Vegas, NVAug. 24…
Listen To New Song “Hordes Of The Horned God” By Hellbutcher
As the frontman of legendary Swedish maniacs Nifelheim, Hellbutcher stands among the most elite figures of the black metal underground, and with his eponymous new band, HELLBUTCHER, his frenzied mission continues conjuring sounds of pure blasphemy and absolute musical Armageddon.…
Inaugural Brightside Festival Rocks Orlando
Alexander Sink April 27, 2024 In a city that is known for it’s world-class entertainment, one would think that there is little room to add to the myriad choices. That was not the case on Saturday when the inaugural Brightside…
Ashes to Omens – Feed Me More (Review)
Ashes To Omens comes on strong with their new single “Feed Me More”. This modern metal sex-fueled anthem has an instantly likable groove. Ashes To Omens’ sound should have a broad range of appeal in the hard rock community. It…
Watch The New Video For “Blood Empress” From Unleash The Archers
Canadian modern power metal icons UNLEASH THE ARCHERS recently announced the upcoming release of their massive sixth studio album, ‘Phantoma’, out this Friday, May 10, 2024 via Napalm Records! Following their highly-acclaimed latest singles “Green & Glass”, “Ghosts In The…
Sam Ash Music Store Chain Closing All Stores
Sam Ash, the music retailer that has been in business for 100 years has announced the following sad news: It is with a heavy heart that we announce that effective May 2nd 2024, all Sam Ash Music Store locations will begin…
If You Miss The Classic Skid Row…Check Out This New Sebastian Bach Song “Freedom”!
SEBASTIAN BACH has a lot to celebrate today. It’s the release day for his much-anticipated CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN (Reigning Phoenix Music) album—his first solo effort in 10 years—and tonight he’ll launch the U.S. leg of his “WHAT DO I GOT…
Devilskin-Barracuda (Review)
Let me start by saying that it takes some serious balls to cover any song by Heart’s Ann Wilson. However, Devilskin vocalist Jennie Skulander does a really great job on this song. The song is definitely on the heavier side…
Them Damn Kings-“Shown With A Fist” Review
Incendiary guitar solos….check Pounding drums to rattle the walls…check Scowling aggressive vocals with a catchy chorus…check “Shown With A Fist” is a recipe of all the ingredients for a hard rock lovers buffet. Sounding somewhere between the classic hard rock…
100 Watt Vipers “Wired For Power” Album Review
Now this is what I’m talking about. Here’s a band that I’ve never heard before and after hearing this great album, I’m left wondering how I could have possibly missed them. With soulful, gritty vocals and bluesy distorted guitar that…
Watch The Dead Daisies New Music Video For “Light ‘Em Up”
All-Star Group The Dead Daisies featuring members of Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Black Sabbath, and Whitesnake are gearing up for a truly ambitious and global 2024! The first single off the new album called is “Light ‘Em Up” “Hey…
Stryper To Release Acoustic Album “To Hell With The Amps”
Michael Sweet has announced the following: You asked for it! And we listened! To Hell with the Amps, our acoustic album, is being released worldwide on May 10 to streaming services everywhere.This album was previously released as a very-limited CD/DVD.…
Black Metalers Kvaen Unleash “The Formless Fires” Music Video
A sumptuous but bitingly intense exploration of beauty and violence, KVAEN’s The Formless Fires is a melodic black metal masterwork radiating an inspirational sense of place. Even more than 2020’s folky, speed metal-infused debut The Funeral Pyre or 2022’s compelling,…
Mr. Big To Release New Album “Ten” On July 12th
The tenth studio album from Mr. Big (Eric Martin – Vocals, Billy Sheehan- Bass, Paul Gilbert- Guitar and Nick D’Virgilio- Drums) features 11 new original tracks written by Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Andre Pessis and Tony Fanucci. This album is…
Watch Reformed TNT Perform Classic “Seven Seas” Live
TNT has announced the following: After six years apart, Tony Harnell, Ronni LeTekrø, and Diesel Dahl are reuniting once again to play festivals and concerts together. That means fans worldwide will be able to hear their high caliber songs live…
Watch Stephen Pearcy’s Solo Band Perform Ratt Classics
Stephen Pearcy, “The Voice” of Ratt has added Slaughter drummer Blas Elias to his solo band which also includes Matt Thor (Rough Cutt), Johnny Monaco (E’Nuff Z’Nuff), and longtime guitarist Erik Ferentinos. https://youtu.be/XWFFNtOn_ME
Listen To New Song By 1349 Called “Ash Of Ages” Featuring Satyricon’s Frost On Drums
In the grand tradition of black metal supremacy, 1349 returns with a searing standalone single, “Ash of Ages”, paving the desolate path to their much-anticipated North American tour later this May. Echoing the grim roots of black metal’s full-throated cry,…
Watch First Video By Supergroup Category 7 Featuring Members of Armored Saint, Anthrax Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Exodus, And Overkill!
CATEGORY 7, the new heavy metal outfit boasting the all-star lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill),…
Wang Chung’s Jack Hues Discusses New All-Star “Abducted By The 80s Tour”
Wang Chung’s Jack Hues sat down for an interview to discuss the new All-Star tour for “Abducted By The 80s” which features Wang Chung, The Motels, Naked Eyes, Animotion, and Men Without Hats along with some very interesting info on…
Bathory Biography Available In English For The First Time
The English-language edition of the unofficial but definitive biography of one of the most influential metal bands of all time – BATHORY. Written by renowned metal journalist José Luis Cano Barron, this comprehensive tome delves into the band’s illustrious career,…
Testament And Kreator Announce U.S. Tour With Possessed
This Fall, the ‘Klash of the Titans’ makes its triumphant return to North America! Fans will enjoy an epic night of metal with thrash royalty TESTAMENT and KREATOR co-headlining the run. The 33-date trek will kick off on September 12th in Reno making its…
NIGHTWISH Announce New Album Yesterwynde
A magic dwells in every beginning, full of anticipation for what lies ahead, making time briefly stand still. This moment seems almost infinite, filled with limitless possibilities for the future and the start of a new era. And now, this…
Black Metal Band GAEREA Release “World Ablaze” Video
With talons dipped in the inky blood of black metal and scraped across the flesh of human suffering, GAEREA is leading a charge into the future of darkness, and all those who find beauty and power in the dark side…
Ozzy Osbourne To Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame As A Solo Artist
Legacy recordings has announced the following: The Prince of Darkness is set to be immortalized with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, celebrating his unparalleled influence and contributions to the world of music. From his legendary…
Watch Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour’s New Solo Music Video For “The Piper’s Call”
David Gilmour announces his new album ‘Luck and Strange’, to be released September 6th. The album features eight new tracks along with a beautiful reworking of The Montgolfier Brothers’ ‘Between Two Points’ and has artwork and photography by the renowned…
Listen To Brand New Flotsam And Jetsam Song Called “I Am The Weapon”
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 album entitled “I Am The Weapon”, that is slated for a 2024-release via AFM Records! A…
Whitecross Guitarist, Rex Carroll Discusses New Album, New Singer, And More in New Interview
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 to us about the new album, what happened to original singer Scott Wenzel, and so much…
Listen To Brand New Motley Crue Song “Dogs Of War” Right Here!
MÖTLEY CRÜE MARKS THE START OF A BRAND NEW CHAPTER WITH NEW SONG ‘DOGS OF WAR’! Dogs Of war is the first song to be released in five years by Motley Crue as well as their first material to be…
Devilskin Delivers Their Metal Version Of Heart’s “Barracuda” In New Single and Video
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 musical masterpiece: a heart-pounding cover of HEART’s timeless classic, “Barracuda.” With their unmistakable blend of ferocious…
Check Out New Witherfall Music Video For “They Will Let You Down”
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 “Sounds Of The Forgotten” (out May 31st). “‘They Will Let You Down’ is Dark Melodic Progressive…
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The XS ROCK Top 15 Best Rock Albums Of 2021
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Ranked: KISS Albums Of The 80s
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The Top 15 Canadian Metal Bands Of The 80s
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The Top 15 Japanese Metal Bands Of The 80s
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The Top 15 German Metal Bands Of the 80s
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Metal Music Is A Constantly Evolving Art Form
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Former Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Should Shut Up And Put His Money Where His Mouth Is
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XS Rock readers know that I’ve recently been raving about the debut album by Sainted Sinners featuring David Reece (Accept, Bonfire, Bangalore Choir). Well, today I had the chance to talk with him about his new band, his past work…
Interview With Jack Russell
XS ROCK: So tell me about your great new album “He Saw It Comin”. I just did a review on it recently and in my opinion, it’s some of the best material that you’ve ever done. Does the title reference your…
Interview With Stephen Pearcy From Ratt
When I was in high school, I had the walls of my room covered with posters and magazine pages from my favorite bands. No one got more space on those walls than my favorite band, Ratt. When “Out Of The…
Udo Dirkschneider Says He Will Never Reunite With Accept
When it comes to metal’s greatest anthems, Accept’s Balls To The Wall is always listed as one of the top songs. And, with good reason. From the opening chords, you immediately recognize it, your head begins to start rocking in…