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Check Out New Metal Supergroup Category 7 Featuring Members From Anthrax, Armored Saint, Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Overkill, Exodus, And Shadows Fall

Watch First Video By Supergroup Category 7 Featuring Members of Armored Saint, Anthrax Adrenaline Mob, Machine Head, Exodus, And Overkill!

Bobby CaughronMay 2, 20243 min read

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),…

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Testament And Kreator Announce U.S. Tour With Possessed

Testament And Kreator Announce U.S. Tour With Possessed

Bobby CaughronApr 30, 20243 min read

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…

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NIGHTWISH Announce New Album Yesterwynde

NIGHTWISH Announce New Album Yesterwynde

Bobby CaughronApr 30, 20242 min read

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…

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Ozzy Osbourne To Be Induscted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame As A Solo Artist

Ozzy Osbourne To Be Induscted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame As A Solo Artist

Bobby CaughronApr 27, 20241 min read

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…

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Listen To Brand New Flotsam And Jetsam Song Called “I Am The Weapon”

Listen To Brand New Flotsam And Jetsam Song Called “I Am The Weapon”

Bobby CaughronApr 27, 20242 min read

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…

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Alternative / Punk

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...

3 days ago
Ashes to Omens - Feed Me More (Review) Ashes to Omens - Feed Me More (Review)

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

4 days ago
Devilskin-Barracuda (Review) Devilskin-Barracuda (Review)

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

May 9, 2024
Them Damn Kings-"Shown With A Fist" Review Them Damn Kings-"Shown With A Fist" Review

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

May 9, 2024
ZZ Top And Lynyrd Skynyrd Rock Historic Night On Capitol Hill ZZ Top And Lynyrd Skynyrd Rock Historic Night On Capitol Hill

Music Reviews

ZZ Top And Lynyrd Skynyrd Rock Historic Night On Capitol Hill

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

April 22, 2024
Phasers Engage-Departure Initiated" Album Review Phasers Engage-Departure Initiated" Album Review

Electronic / Industrial / EBM

Phasers Engage-Departure Initiated” Album Review

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...

April 13, 2024

Rock Stars…Where Are They Now?

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W.A.S.P. …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....

August 17, 2022
Winger...Where Are They Now? Winger...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Winger…Where Are They Now?

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...

August 13, 2022
Britny Fox...Where Are They Now? Britny Fox...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Britny Fox…Where Are They Now?

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

August 11, 2022
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Hard Rock & Metal

Badlands…Where Are They Now?

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...

August 8, 2022
Hurricane...Where Are They Now? Hurricane...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Hurricane…Where Are They Now?

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...

June 15, 2021
Black N' Blue...Where Are They Now? Black N' Blue...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

Black N’ Blue…Where Are They Now?

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

March 25, 2021

Alternative-Punk-Electronic

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

Alternative / Punk

Watch “Mercy” Video From Suicide Vocalist Alan Vega’s Unreleased Album “Insurrection”

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...

April 13, 2024

Alternative / Punk

Watch Newly Re-Mixed Video For “Spitfire” By Classic UK Punk Band Vice Squad

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...

March 25, 2024
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

Nitzer Ebb’s Douglas McCarthy On Hiatus From Band With Cirrhosis Of The Liver…Lists Alcohol Abuse As Cause

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

March 20, 2024
Face To Face, Save Ferris, Unwritten Law, Zebrahead & More Face To Face, Save Ferris, Unwritten Law, Zebrahead & More

Alternative / Punk

Sublime Returns At The Brightside Music Festival Along With 311, Goldfinger, Story of the Year, Face To Face, Save Ferris, Unwritten Law, Zebrahead & More

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...

March 6, 2024
Front 242 Singer Hospitalized Front 242 Singer Hospitalized

Alternative / Punk

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...

February 25, 2024

Alternative / Punk

Watch New Ministry Video For “B.D.E.”

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”)...

January 24, 2024

80s Rock & Pop

Wang Chung's Jack Hues Discusses New All-Star "Abducted By The 80s Tour"

80s Rock & Pop

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,...

May 2, 2024
Watch Brand New Bon Jovi Video For "Legendary" Watch Brand New Bon Jovi Video For "Legendary"

80s Heavy Metal

Watch Brand New Bon Jovi Video For “Legendary”

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...

April 7, 2024
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

Listen To INXS’ Michael Hutchence’s Previously Unreleased Song “One Way”

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

April 5, 2024
'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

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

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...

March 24, 2024
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

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

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

March 20, 2024

80s Music Video Of The Day

How Many Of These One Hit Wonders From 1980-1981 Do you Remember?

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...

December 19, 2023

Hard Rock & Metal News

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

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Stryper to Release Their First Ever Acoustic Album 'Acousticyzed' On Feb. 16th Stryper to Release Their First Ever Acoustic Album 'Acousticyzed' On Feb. 16th

80s Heavy Metal

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...

1 day ago
MIKE TRAMP Announces New Release 'Songs of White Lion' Out April 14 MIKE TRAMP Announces New Release 'Songs of White Lion' Out April 14

80s Heavy Metal

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...

2 days ago

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

4 days ago
Sam Ash Music Store Chain Closing All Stores Sam Ash Music Store Chain Closing All Stores

Hard Rock & Metal

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...

6 days ago
Watch Brand New Sebastian Bach Video For "What Do I Got To Lose?" Watch Brand New Sebastian Bach Video For "What Do I Got To Lose?"

80s Heavy Metal

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...

7 days ago