So, I just received the new Dokken vinyl box set “The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 and it’s quite impressive. These are 180 Gram Audiophile vinyl versions of the first four Dokken studio albums released on Elektra Records (There is a CD…

Feb. 10, 2023Delain – Dark Waters (Napalm)Distant – Heritage (Century Media)In Flames – Foregone (Nuclear Blast)Jenner – To Live Is To Suffer Re-Release (Fighter)Luger – Revelations Of The Sacred Skull (Heavy Psych Sounds)Paramore – This Is Why (Atlantic)Pierce The Veil – The Jaws Of Life (Fearless)Stormo – Endocannibalismo (Prosthetic)Wig Wam – Out Of The Dark (Frontiers) Feb. 17,…

Former Stryper bassist Tim Gaines posted a video of Jeff Beck right after his death was announced. It appears someone posted RIP underneath the video as a comment and then seemingly Tim Gaines posted what appears to be a response…

Members of the band Mr. Big recently announced that they would be doing a reunion of sorts this year which would include live shows. This is spectacular news for rock music fans who appreciate true musicianship. For the last few…

Jaimz posted the following update via his Facebook page: Just to let you all know… I had a medical emergency here on the 23rd December. I’ve suffered a massive stroke… A lovely Xmas present eh!?!?! I am now recuperating, feeling…

Jan. 6, 2023Anti-Flag – Lies They Tell Our Children (Heartagram)Serenity – Memoria DVD/CD (Napalm)Sons Of Cult – Back To The Beginning (Xtreem)Varmia – Prolog EP (M-Theory) Jan. 13, 2023Ahab – The Coral Tombs (Napalm)Antimozdebeast – Vision (Self)Anubis – Decreation Day EP (Self)Beyond The Black – Beyond The Black (Nuclear Blast)Crom – The Era Of Darkness (From The Vaults)Defy…

Emo music is generally seen as having started in the 1990s. The genre is stereotyped by dark clothing, crazy hair, and depressed lyrics. However, there is a lot more to it than that. This genre includes some of the greatest…

Talk about an incredible box set! The new Celtic Frost set appropriately named “Danse Macabre” is full of great music along with some really cool additional surprises. Here’s a look inside to see what I’m talking about: Danse Macabre’ captures…

Metal legends Quiet Riot have just released a new song called “I Can’t Hold On” featuring the late Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali along with current Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo . https://youtu.be/SmWZ2rDe1oQ The song was originally composed by Alex…

Since my last post, I have moved from North Carolina to Texas. While there, Blackie Lawless paid a visit during his band’s first visit to the U.S. in over a decade. What followed was unlike any concert I’d been to…

Metal legends Quiet Riot will release a new song called “I Can’t Hold On” featuring the late Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali along with current Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo on Monday, December 12th. The song was originally composed by…

Pantera as a band hadn’t played a song in 20 years. That all changed at Mexico’s Hell & Heaven Metal Fest when a new version of Pantera took the stage with Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown and Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne),…

Motörhead, the iconic Godfathers of heavy metal, released their 23rd (and final) studio album Bad Magic in 2015. Instantly hailed as one of the best the beloved trio had recorded in many years, Bad Magic: SERIOUSLY BAD MAGIC enjoys a bonus-packed refresh, adding two previously unreleased tracks from those…

Metallica is set to release a new album in April 2023 called 72 Seasons and they’ve just released the first single “Lux AEterna” today. Check it out below: https://youtu.be/_u-7rWKnVVo

Kix was scheduled for two nights for back-to-back shows in Leesburg Virginia. Fans report that after Jimmy’s drum solo, he instantly fell unconscious. Chalfant has suffered from heart issues before and had emergency surgery once before. There has been no…

Biohazard is back. Celebrating their 35th anniversary as a band, Brooklyn, NY hardcore metal legends Biohazard have returned, reuniting their original lineup of guitarist/vocalist Billy Gradziadei, guitarist Bobby Hambel, drummer Danny Schuler, and bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld. The first wave of confirmed dates for…

  Battle Axe – Burn This Town Burn this town? More like burn this album cover! Although, apparently this was only supposed to be an unfinished sketch of what the idea of the cover would look like and the record…

The popular lineup of Tony Harnell with TNT has reunited again and has issued the following statement: TNT are back! More than 40 years after it all started we’re very happy to announce that 2023 will be an explosive year…

Judas Priest performed a hit-heavy set with K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, and former drummer Les Binks joining them for their performance at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Check it out below: https://youtu.be/G1xQPFV5WNM Judas Priest – Rock N’ Roll…

Judging from its band members’ resumes, the newly-launched Elegant Weapons will rock ferociously – which includes singer Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, MSG), guitarist Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), bassist Rex Brown (Pantera, Down), and drummer Scott Travis (Judas Priest). The band will…

Variety Magazine has been given an exclusive with the announcement of Mick Mars’ retirement from Motley Crue as a touring member. After 41 years of touring with the band, Mick has decided he can no longer tour because of his…

Stephen Pearcy’s Official site has posted the following very interesting article: Alice Cooper hit the Las Vegas scene at The Dollar Loan Center Arena last night and it was EPIC! But the best part of the evening was walking through…

The 1980s and early 90s saw hard rock and heavy metal go mainstream and reach a large audience worldwide. The genre was split into sub-genres like Hard Rock, Glam Metal, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, NWOBHM, Traditional Metal, and more. Regardless…

As advertised, The Prince Of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne performed at the NFL Kickoff Game between the L.A. Rams and the Buffalo Bills. The only problem…NBC only showed about 7 seconds of it on TV. NOW UPDATED WITH PRO FOOTAGE…