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Judas Priest Announces New Album "Invincible Shield"

Listen To “Panic Attack”, The First Single From Judas Priest’s New Album

Oct 13, 20232 min read

Following their amazing headline show at the Power Trip Festival in Indio, California this past weekend, Judas Priest today announced their new single “Panic Attack” from their upcoming new studio album Invincible Shield. https://youtu.be/N_l-trEOtbk The band revealed Invincible Shield on stage…

Judas Priest Announces New Album "Invincible Shield"

Judas Priest Announces New Album “Invincible Shield”

Oct 8, 20231 min read

ANNOUNCED ONSTAGE AT POWERTRIP FESTIVAL IN CALIFORNIA, INVINCIBLE SHIELD IS THE UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM BY JUDAS PRIEST. THE NEW RECORD MARKS THE BAND’S FIRST RELEASE IN 6 YEARS, HAVING RECENTLY CELEBRATED 50 YEARS IN MUSIC AND 50 MILLION RECORDS SOLD.…

Listen To Brand New Song By Vixen Called "Red"

Listen To Brand New Song By Vixen Called “Red”

Oct 2, 20231 min read

The new Vixen single “Red” is out NOW! Check out the new music video here and download and stream it on all of your favorite apps! Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/red/1706076429?i=1706076430 Spotify: https://spotify.link/WHtuNe8KyDb https://youtu.be/HGI8Odkotrk Visit the links below for more on Vixen: http://www.vixenofficial.com/…

Watch New Video For “Hymn 66” by KK’s Priest featuring former Judas Priest Members

Watch New Video For “Hymn 66” by KK’s Priest featuring former Judas Priest Members

Oct 1, 20232 min read

The iconic KK’S PRIEST – featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim “Ripper” Owens (vocals), along with A.J. Mills (guitar), Tony Newton (bass) and Sean Elg (drums) – have finally unveiled their new sophomore…

Watch The Brand New Video By Europe For "Hold Your Head Up", First New Music In Six Years

Watch The Brand New Video By Europe For “Hold Your Head Up”, First New Music In Six Years

Sep 28, 20231 min read

Europe has returned with a brand new single “Hold Your Head Up”. No need to wait for The Final Countdown, you can watch it right here: https://youtu.be/KOjxcunm2sc Europe recorded the song at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm with producer Klas Åhlund…

Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson Announces New Solo Album 'The Mandrake Project'

Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson Announces New Solo Album ‘The Mandrake Project’

Sep 21, 20231 min read

Renowned around the world as one of the greatest and most distinctive heavy metal vocalists of all time, Bruce Dickinson will be releasing a brand new solo album in early 2024 on BMG Records. Entitled The Mandrake Project it sees him reunited…

Watch Queensryche Cover Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" In New Video

Watch Queensryche Cover Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell” In New Video

Sep 21, 20231 min read

And now for something completely different…Queensryche gives us their version of the Billy Idol smash hit “Rebel Yell” which is a bonus track on the band’s latest album “Digital Noise Alliance”. https://youtu.be/egNisxVj1LA

Listen To Brand New Dokken Song "Gypsy" From Upcoming Album "Heaven Comes Down"

Listen To Brand New Dokken Song “Gypsy” From Upcoming Album “Heaven Comes Down”

Sep 20, 20231 min read

Taken from the new album 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒏 out 27 October, Dokken has released a new animated video for the brand new song “Gypsy”. https://youtu.be/cXHdy2dTX5s Gypsy is the second song from the new album to be released. Listen to the…

20 Albums Released In 2023 That 80s Metal Fans Should Hear

20 Albums Released In 2023 That 80s Metal Fans Should Hear

Sep 18, 20239 min read

Each year, it seems that the remaining 80s hard rock and metal bands that are still putting out new music seem to get smaller and smaller.  However, don’t let that discourage you as a metal fan, because at this point…

Guardian Vocalist Jamie Rowe Returns With Kalamity Kills (Listen To 3 Songs Now!)

Guardian Vocalist Jamie Rowe Returns With Kalamity Kills (Listen To 3 Songs Now!)

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Kalamity Kills, the band identity for the music of Jamie Rowe, has announced their self-titled debut album, “Kalamity Kills.” The album will be released to all digital outlets on September 15th, 2023. Funded by fans via Kickstarter, the album was…

Watch The Video For “California Demon” by Of Limbo

Watch The Video For “California Demon” by Of Limbo

Sep 9, 20233 min read

The heavy and sinister groove-laden track explores the concept of making a Mephistophelian bargain for diabolical favors to achieve your Hollywood dreams. https://youtu.be/Y8B1ncB_j7Q The song was recorded at Fab Factory Studios and produced by Mike Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, Plain…

Watch New Tesla Video For S.O.S. (Too Bad)

Watch New Tesla Video For S.O.S. (Too Bad)

Sep 9, 20233 min read

The song is a bonus track from their FULL THROTTLE LIVE album that was released on May 26, 2023. The album was recorded live at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis. https://youtu.be/54pwo5XYHeM “SOS (TOO BAD)” is an old Aerosmith song that…

Ministry “Freaks On Parade” Live Concert Review

Ministry “Freaks On Parade” Live Concert Review

Sep 3, 20232 min read

Date: August 26th, 2023 Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater The Freaks On Parade Tour hit Tampa Florida like a hurricane. The concert featured Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Filter, and most importantly, to me, Ministry. I’ve never shied away from the…

Filter Live Concert Review

Filter Live Concert Review

Aug 31, 20232 min read

Date: August 26th Venue: Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater, Tampa, FL Filter got the opening spot on the Freaks On Parade tour which also included Ministry, Alice Cooper, and Rob Zombie. Taking the stage around 6:15 pm, just as the sun…

Rob Zombie Live In Tampa 2023

Rob Zombie Live In Tampa 2023

Aug 30, 20231 min read

Live shots from The Freaks On Parade Tour on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XS ROCK)

W.A.S.P. ANNOUNCES THE 7 SAVAGE DELUXE 8LP BOXSET FROM THEIR ‘CAPITOL YEARS’

W.A.S.P. ANNOUNCES THE 7 SAVAGE DELUXE 8LP BOXSET FROM THEIR ‘CAPITOL YEARS’

Aug 30, 20235 min read

W.A.S.P. announce ‘The 7 Savage: 1984-1992’ deluxe 8LP boxset from their ‘Capitol Years’, with studio album half-speed mastering, LP of bonus tracks, 60 page book, posters and numbered certificate. The 7 Savage: 1984-1992 will be released Friday 27th October 2023…

Watch The New Lynch Mob Video For "Time After Time"

Watch The New Lynch Mob Video For “Time After Time” From The New Album “Babylon”

Aug 30, 20233 min read

LYNCH MOB, announces new studio album ‘Babylon’. The band is known for their high energy hard rock and guitar-driven vibe, while featuring elements of classic rock, blues, and metal, with a propensity for improvisation. https://youtu.be/WOx_8rXkCSo Joining revered guitarist and band founder George Lynch (The End…

Alice Cooper Live In Tampa 2023

Alice Cooper Live In Tampa 2023

Aug 29, 20231 min read

Live concert shots of Alice Cooper on The Freaks On Parade Tour on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XSROCK)

Ministry Live In Tampa 2023

Ministry Live In Tampa 2023

Aug 29, 20231 min read

Live shots of Ministry on The Freaks On Parade Tour in Tampa Florida on August 26th, 2023. All photos by Bobby Caughron (XSROCK)

Former Whitesnake Guitarist Bernie Marsden Dead At 72

Former Whitesnake Guitarist Bernie Marsden Dead At 72

Aug 26, 20235 min read

Former Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden who co-wrote some of the band’s many hits including “Here I Go Again’ has passed away at age 72. Marsden’s family has released the following statement regarding his death: On behalf of his family, it…

Filter To Release New Album "The Algorithm" Listen To New Song "Obliteration" Now!

Filter Return With One Of The Best Albums Of Their Career With “The Algorithm”

Aug 25, 20232 min read

Filter is always creative with each album outing and their latest, “The Algorithm” is no exception to that rule. This album sees Richard Patrick really reaching for the stars with insightful lyrics, poignant topics and some great new songs that…

Watch Brand New Winger Video For "Proud Desperado"!

Watch Winger’s New Music Video For “Voodoo Fire”

Aug 25, 20232 min read

In celebration of their 35 years as a touring and recording act, multi-platinum artist, Winger released ‘Seven’ in May. It’s the 7th studio album from the band and their first new studio album since 2014’s ‘Better Days Comin’’. The album features all…

VANDENBERG Return With New Album “SIN”

VANDENBERG Return With New Album “SIN”

Aug 24, 20234 min read

Every album paints a picture. Instead of utilizing a brush and canvas, Vandenberg paints with towering vocals, earthquaking rhythms, and the iconic and instantly recognizable fretwork of guitarist and namesake Adrian Vandenberg. Joined by vocalist Mats Levén, drummer Koen Herfst,…

Former Iron Maiden Vocalist To Release New Album Paul Di'Annos' Warhorse

Former Iron Maiden Vocalist To Release New Album Paul Di’Annos’ Warhorse

Aug 21, 20233 min read

BraveWords.com recently announced the launch of BraveWords Records and now BraveWords Records is excited to announce their debut signing of Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse. Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse will release their first title for BraveWords Records in 2024. The core of the band…

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

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

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

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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....

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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?

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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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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?

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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?

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

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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...

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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

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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...

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Watch Brand New Bon Jovi Video For "Legendary"

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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

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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

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

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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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