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DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCE PYROMANIA 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET FT. UNHEARD DEMOS AND LIVE SHOWS
The 40th anniversary edition of Def Leppard’s iconic album ‘Pyromania,’ is out April 26th, along with a new official merchandise line to celebrate its place in rock and roll history. Featuring global hits such as ‘Photograph’, ‘Rock Of Ages’ and…
Watch New Video For Humanoid From Accept’s New Album
Accept has posted the following info about the first single and video from their upcoming new album: HUMANOID UNLEASHED! The first single, the title track of our upcoming album Humanoid, out on April 26, 2024, is OUT NOW!! https://youtu.be/LYPFFZFBBYY “The…
Listen To Brand New Whitecross Song “Man In The Mirror” From New Album “Fear No Evil
One of the first-ever Christian hard rock/metal bands is the Illinois-based, Whitecross. The band started in the early ‘80s, touring steadily from 1988 to 1994 and averaging 150 performances per year. The Dove Awards recognized Whitecross three times: twice for…
Motorhead Release The Lost Tapes Series As CD Collection
‘THE LÖST TAPES’ SERIES RELEASED AS CD COLLECTION INCLUDING NEW SET FROM THE HALLOWED TURF OF DONINGTON, DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2008 OUT NOW Cassette tapes. Remember those? Those things with the dual spools and loads of wide brown plastic recording string that’d occasionally…
FRONT 242 TO END PERFORMING LIVE WITH FINAL TOUR, U.S DATES ANNOUNCED
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 final performances to take place in the fall and winter of 2024-2025. The band makes the…
Listen To Blazing New Judas Priest Song “The Serpent And The King”
Judas Priest just dropped their newest track from their upcoming new album “Invincible Shield” and it should really appeal to fans of the Judas Priest song “Painkiller”. https://open.spotify.com/track/2n09w41gAdEsJFp6bD0sBT?si=e1876c596cba4486 Invincible Shield will be released on March 8, 2024, via Epic Records.…
Watch New Ace Frehley Video For “Cherry Medicine”
Ace Frehley comments on the new video: THE CHERRY MEDICINE VIDEO IS HERE!! This is one of my favorite tracks on the album, and we definitely had fun making the video! Hahahah! https://youtu.be/psgSNQ7KlrU The song is from the new album…
Watch Def Leppard Perform Classic Hits At The Whisky In L.A.
Def Leppard has released several videos on YouTube showcasing their concert at The Whisky back in 2022. Def Leppard is currently out on tour with Journey on a U.S. Tour. https://youtu.be/aNCmkyMv2fc https://youtu.be/uG_kIkE9ZFk https://youtu.be/bxoY3sS_bLg https://youtu.be/3Trr9uJGLrM
Slayer Returns To Headline Main Stage Sets at Two Major Festivals
For the first time since the band wrapped the last concert of its Final World Tour back in November 2019, Slayer – Tom Araya/ bass & vocals, guitarists Kerry King and Gary Holt, and Paul Bostaph on drums – announce…
Saxon Guitarist Brian Tatler Discusses New Album Hell, Fire And Damnation
Legendary guitarist Brian Tatler (Diamond Head) joined the almighty Saxon for their latest album Hell, Fire, And Damnation. He was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule and talk with us at XS ROCK regarding the new…
CRASHDÏET Announces New Singer And Drummer
CRASHDÏET has announced the following update: The time has come to enter the next chapter in the CRASHDÏET book of madness. After much soul-searching, Gabriel has decided to leave the band to focus on other things in life. We are…
Molly Hatchet Live Photos From Thunder By The Bay Festival, Sarasota, FL
Legendary Southern Hard Rockers Molly Hatchet played all their greatest hits to a large, enthusiastic crowd that was on their feet throughout the entire show. The band put on a great high-energy live performance and delivered the goods starting out…
Helix Drummer Greg “Fritz” Hinz Dies After 10 Month Battle With Cancer
Helix vocalist Brian Vollmer has posted the following news regarding Hinz’s death on his Official Facebook Page: Greg “Fritz” Hinz: January 23rd/1956-February 16th/2024. R.I.P. It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the passing of Greg “Fritz” Hinz,…
Sweet Pain Finally Get Debut Album Released On CD With Bonus Tracks
Remastered by lead singer, Corky Gunn, who also came up with the new cover concept, this glam cult gem includes a 24-page booklet featuring never-before-seen photos and the SWEET PAIN story as told by Gunn himself. TRACKLISTING: 01 – I…
Vain To Release New Album “Disintegrate Together”
Vain has posted the following info on their Official Facebook Page regarding their upcoming new album: VAIN IS BACK… WITH A VENGEANCEIt’s been 6 long years since the San Francisco quintet’s last record, “Rolling With The Punches,” but VAIN IS…
Former Dokken Members Return With New The End Machine Song For “Killer Of The Night”
Today, THE END MACHINE shares the second single from their highly anticipated upcoming release, ‘The Quantum Phase’ due out March 8th via Frontiers Music Srl. The track is also accompanied by a new music video. https://youtu.be/D0Lsm-_r1Ik Jeff Pilson comments on…
Stryper to Release Their First Ever Acoustic Album ‘Acousticyzed’ On Feb. 16th
Stryper is releasing this two-disc set containing an audio CD and Blu-ray video. The band’s first acoustic album and video recorded and filmed at SpiritHouse Studios in 2021. This is a very limited pressing collector’s-edition and features 11 beautifully recorded…
Watch New Kittie Video For “Eyes Wide Open”, Their First New Song In 12 Years
Metal band Kittie has returned after a hiatus of almost 13 years to release a brand new song on Valentine’s Day. They recently signed to a new record label and a new album is expected soon. https://youtu.be/hIqcEiaOpM8
BRET MICHAELS RETURNS FOR PARTI-GRAS 2.0 FEATURING DEE SNIDER, LOU GRAMM AND DON FELDER
Following the success of his first-ever solo touring festival, Parti-Gras, in 2023, Bret Michaels has partnered with Live Nation for this select exact lineup bringing the good-time summer music festival of 2024. Michaels will be belting out all of his…
AC/DC Announces New Members And European Tour Dates
New drummer and bass player announced from the AC/DC camp: We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour. Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt (Laug) will be joined by Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction) to carry the torch for…
Singer Keith St. John Parts Ways With Kingdom Come
Both Kingdom Come and Keith St. John have announced that they have parted ways. It appears that a replacement for St. John and Kottak has been found. Read this From The Kingdomcomerockband.com website: Kingdom Come is excited to announce two…
Pantera Live Concert Photos Tampa Florida On Feb 5th 2024
Pantera’s setlist for the show: “A New Level””Mouth for War””Strength Beyond Strength””Becoming””I’m Broken””Suicide Note Pt. II””5 Minutes Alone””This Love””Floods””Walk””Domination””Hollow””Cowboys From Hell” Encore”Fucking Hostile”
Classic Metal Band Warlord Return With New Song “Conquerors”
https://youtu.be/yskan54xlhY Epic metal legends Warlord return with new album “Free Spirit Soar” on May 10th, 2024 on High Roller Records. Pre-orders available at https://www.hrrecords.de/WARLORD_1 “Free Spirit Soar” Tracklist: 01 Behold A Pale Horse 02 The Rider 03 Conquerors 04 Worms…
Waysted’s Won’t Get Out Alive – Volume One (1983-1986) 4 CD Set Gets Released
Coming in April, Waysted’s Won’t Get Out Alive – Volume One (1983-1986). A 4CD set covering three studio albums, one live album, and a mini-album from the early 80s. When Pete Way passed away in August 2020, the music world…
Hericane Alice Singer Recovering From Open Heart Surgery
Hericane Alice singer Bruce Naumann announced the following update regarding his surgery on his official Facebook page: Hey Everyone! Bruce here. I just wanted to do a rare check-in here to express my thanks for all of your kind thoughts,…
Watch New Video “Over Again” By Whom Gods Destroy Featuring Members And Ex-Members Of Dream Theater, Guns N’ Roses, And Whitesnake
Whom Gods Destroy, the formidable new progressive metal group formed by keyboardist Derek Sherinian, guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal, and vocalist Dino Jelusick, along with the potent rhythm section of bassist Yas Nomura and drummer Bruno Valverde, will be releasing their…
Accept Announce New Album “Humanoid”
Legendary heavy metal titans ACCEPT announce their new album, entitled ‘Humanoid’, to be released on April 26, 2024, with the first single and video to be released on February 28! The upcoming masterpiece was once again produced, recorded, mixed, and…
Listen To Slayer Guitarist Kerry King’s First Solo Single “Idle Hands”
The Los Angeles Forum, just before midnight on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Slayer’s Kerry King stood center stage; his signature chains hung from his belt; he walked over to stage right, unhooked the chains and held them high, dropped them onto…
Judas Priest Releases Official ‘Crown Of Horns’ Music Video
Crown of Horns is the third single to be released from the upcoming new Judas Priest album “Invincible Shield” which will arrive on March 8, 2024. https://youtu.be/dMlvMsGRouM https://youtu.be/2YqZuo1WKk4 https://youtu.be/zLPaGqGzdY0 “Invincible Shield” track listing: 01. Panic Attack02. The Serpent And The King03. Invincible Shield04. Devil In…
Watch Ex-Accept Singer David Reece’s New Video For Crushingly Heavy “Enemy Is Me”
With the first single “Enemy Is Me” from his upcoming album “Baptized By Fire”, David Reece sends a first hint at the musical direction of the new CD. Much heavier than its two predecessors! The reviews so far immediately draw…
Listen To Brand New Ace Frehley Song “Walkin’ On The Moon”
Ace Frehley has just released his second single from the upcoming album “10,000 Volts”. Ace comments: THE MUSIC VIDEO IS HERE!!! Click below to watch the official music video for ‘Walkin’ on the Moon’ – Make sure you watch until…
Listen To Ex-Iron Maiden Vocalist Blaze Bayley’s New Song “Rage”
‘Rage’ is the 2nd single / music video from the forthcoming new Blaze Bayley studio album ‘Circle of Stone’. https://youtu.be/rMTk_QYugSo It tells the story from Welsh folklore of Gelert the faithful hound & his unfortunate demise at the hands of…
80s Hard Rock Fans NeedTo Check Out The “Jude Judas” Video By Shotgun Mistress
SHOTGUN MISTRESS released their video for new single ‘Jude Judas’,out now, hits #1 in the iTunes rock charts Australia! Since 2020, Shotgun Mistress been trailblazing through the Australian rock landscape, carving out a niche with an electrifying mix of spirited hard rock,…
Watch New Thundermother Video For “Speaking Of The Devil”
Founding member and guitarist, Filippa Nässil comments: “The new single is written by Linnéa and me, recorded live in Medley Studios with our long time great producer Søren Andersen. It’s a very bad ass song that we’re all proud of.…
Keel Guitarist Marc Ferrari Set To Release New Cold Sweat Album “Unburied Alive”
Ron Keel’s RFK Media label has signed former MCA artist Cold Sweat, with plans to release “Unburied Alive” on March 29th in conjunction with the band’s appearance at the 2024 M3 Festival on May 5th. The foundation of this album…
Watch New Vandenberg Video For “Hit The Ground Running”
Former Whitesnake guitarist Adrian Vandenberg has returned with his solo band Vandenberg to deliver a great new album called “Sin” and you can watch the brand new video from the album below: https://youtu.be/tQo6kkMFq_Y Vandenberg – Sin Tracklisting:Thunder And LightningHouse On…
White Lion’s Mike Tramp Releases New Video “Mand Af En Tid” Sung In His Native Danish Language
Mike Tramp has released the first single from his new upcoming solo album that is sung entirely in Danish. The song translated to English means “He We Want To Be” https://youtu.be/MuQwjrdmaYA Mike Tramp is probably the only person ever to…
Eddie Van Halen Born On This Day January 26th, 1955
Considered one of the best rock guitarists of all time, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen was born on January 26th, 1955. Sadly, Edward passed away on October 6, 2020, at the age of 65 due to a stroke amid complications from…
Watch The Video For “Bastard Of The East” By Black Metal Masters The Infernal Sea
Unrelenting black metal masters THE INFERNAL SEA return with their captivating and terrifying new album, ‘Hellfenlic.’ Filled with historical stories of religious brutality at the hands of the notorious Witchfinder General, the album is a masterpiece of groove-laden riffs, relentless…
Saxon – Hell, Fire And Damnation Album Review
The mighty Saxon have returned with one of the best albums in years. Hell, Fire, And Damnation represent everything that I love about Saxon. This is a strong album armed to the teeth with great metal tracks that take no…
Listen To New Mick Mars Solo Song “Undone”
Longtime Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars has released the third single from his upcoming solo album. https://youtu.be/uDGmgjm-LvU The Other Side Of Mars Album Tracklisting: Loyal to the Lie Broken on the Inside Alone Killing Breed Memories Right Side of Wrong…
Watch New Video For “Rain On The Graves” By Bruce Dickinson
Check out the video for the brand new track from Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson called “Rain On The Graves”. https://youtu.be/kE4xNUB2Q5E Bruce Dickinson will be releasing a brand new solo album on March 1st 2024 on BMG Records. Entitled The…
Watch Guns N’ Roses Official Music Video For “The General”
Guns N’ Roses have just released their official music video for their latest single “The General”. The subject matter of the song has a serious message regarding abuse. https://youtu.be/l0_OFC10hTE While there hasn’t been a new album from GNR in a…
Riley’s L.A. Guns “Dark Horse” Album Released Following Steve Riley’s Untimely Death
“Get ready to rock” is often said, but this time it’s fitting as the legendary hard rock powerhouse, Riley’s L.A. Guns, gears up to unleash their highly anticipated album, ‘The Dark Horse,’ courtesy of Golden Robot Records. After dominating the music scene with their…
Listen To Brand New Judas Priest Song ‘Crown Of Horns’
Judas Priest is set to release their brand new album Invincible Shield on March 8, 2024. Check out the third single from the new album called “Crown Of Horns” below: https://youtu.be/BExNIGlVJTw Invincible Shield tracklisting: Panic Attack The Serpent And The…
Motley Crue Officially Open The Crueseum!
Motley Cue has unveiled their online virtual museum, appropriately called The Crueseum that you can visit right here https://crueseum.com/! The band has this to say about it: From our earliest days forming the band in 1981, through rocking the incredible…
Watch New Video By Whom Gods Destroy Featuring Members and Former Members of Guns N’ Roses, Whitesnake and Dream Theater
Whom Gods Destroy, the formidable new progressive metal group formed by keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater), guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Ex-Guns N’ Roses), and vocalist Dino Jelusick (Whitesnake, Dirty Shirley) along with the potent rhythm section of bassist Yas Nomura…
Saxon unleash new video for “There’s Something In Roswell”
Saxon unleash the video for “There’s Something In Roswell”, the second single from the band’s 24th studio album, Hell, Fire And Damnation out this week via Silver Lining Music. Hell, Fire And Damnation sees the band investigate all areas of…
MOTÖRHEAD ‘THE LÖST TAPES’ SERIES RELEASED AS CD COLLECTION
Cassette tapes. Remember those? Those things with the dual spools and loads of wide brown plastic recording string that’d occasionally unravel and hang out of the shell, requiring a pencil and firm wrist to spin back into place? Yeah, well, once upon a time,…
Watch the New The End Machine Video Featuring Ex- Dokken Members George Lynch and Jeff Pilson For “Silent Winter”
2024 launches with a bang thanks to the announcement of ‘The Quantum Phase’, the highly anticipated new record from supergroup THE END MACHINE. The announcement signals a notable change in personnel as well. Singer Robert Mason has officially parted ways with…
Alcatrazz Comments On Former Singer Graham Bonnet
It appears that the founding members of Alcatrazz are feuding. Alcatrazz was formed in 1983 by Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo, and Gary Shea. The band parted ways with Bonnet in 2020 and has continued on with singer Doogie White. Alcatrazz…
Watch New AON Video For “Escape” With Great White Singer Brett Carlisle On Vocals
AON is a high-energy, exciting rock band made up of young, powerful, and talented musicians who truly appreciate rock. Having performed on stage with Great White, XYZ, George Lynch of Dokken and having opened for Puddle of Mudd, Steel Panther,…
SAIGON KICK RETURNS IN 2024 WITH TOUR TO CELEBRATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ‘WATER’ ALBUM
Jason Bieler & Phil Varone, with much vim and vigor yet also reluctantly announce “a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Water album and other assorted Saigon Kick music.” (While not technically a farewell tour, nor a reunion, if you know anything about Saigon Kick…there…
Kingdom Come Drummer James Kottak Dead At 61
Multiple outlets are now reporting that former Kingdom Come and Scorpions drummer James Kottak has died. Kottack was the drummer for the Scorpions for 20 years from 1996-2016. Kottak was first known as the drummer for Kingdom Come often compared…
Watch Judas Priest’s Official Video For “Panic Attack” From Upcoming New Album
https://youtu.be/zLPaGqGzdY0 “Invincible Shield” track listing: 01. Panic Attack02. The Serpent And The King03. Invincible Shield04. Devil In Disguise05. Gates Of Hell06. Crown Of Horns07. As God Is My Witness08. Trial By Fire09. Escape From Reality10. Sons Of Thunder11. Giants In The Sky Deluxe edition bonus tracks: 12. Fight Of Your Life13. Vicious Circle14. The Lodger
Britny Fox Returns With All New Lineup
For years Britny Fox fans have been holding out hope for a reunion of the original lineup. However, that seems to be as far away from happening as it has been for so many years now. Recently a new version…
Former Great White Singer Jack Russell Gets Solo Album “Shelter Me” Re-Released
Brand new to vinyl and Reissued on CD– the debut solo album from Great White frontman and one of the most powerful voices in hard rock, Jack Russell!Musically, this album is right in line with GW’s brand of Zeppelin-inspired blues…
Former KISS Guitarist Vinnie Vincent Charging $200 A Year For Access To His Euphoria Facebook Group
In a bold move, Vinnie Vincent is now charging for access to his private Facebook Group OFFICIAL VINNIE VINCENT EUPHORIA. If you click to join the group you are now greeted with PAY FIRST AT WWW.VINNIEVINCENT.COM/SHOP ($200 ANNUAL MEMBER FEE).…
Metallica Offers 2 Lucky Fans A Chance To See Band In Spain
Metallica has announced the following: Win a trip to Spain for two nights of Metallica and see the shows from the Snake Pit! One lucky fan & their guest could be flying to Spain for Metallica’s final two European No…
Great White Announces Line Of Branded Beef Jerky Snacks
Hard rockers and 80s heavy metal band Great White are now offering “Great White” Beef Jerky in various flavors. Ready to up your snack game? Get your jerky fix via the Great White official merch store! Great White Beef Jerky…
Watch Full Concert Of K.K.’s Priest Performing At The Bloodstock Festival
Bloodstock Open Air (B-O-A) is the UK’s biggest independent METAL festival. Held at the picturesque location of Walton on Trent in Derbyshire, B-O-A has won the hearts and minds of fans of heavy ROCK AND METAL by consistently showcasing the…
Watch As Paranormal Prison Features Megadeth On New Episode
At The Ohio State Reformatory Prison, Megadeth members visited in the latest episode of Paranormal Prison. The prison is often used in movies and was where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed. Over the years when the prison was active, thousands…
The 26th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival Announced For Sarasota Florida
The 26th Annual Thunder By The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival is a three-day event held Feb. 16-18, 2024 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds that benefits Suncoast Charities for Children. Headline acts performing include Molly Hatchet (Friday – February 16), Grand…
Listen To A Sample Of First New Song By Crimson Glory Featuring New Singer
Original founding members of Crimson Glory, Ben Jackson on guitar, Jeff Lords on bass, and drummer Dana Burnell have returned with new vocalist Travis Wills and new guitarist Mark Borgmeyer. You can listen to a sample of the new single…
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