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Glenn Hughes Live Concert Review

Glenn Hughes Live Concert Review

Bobby CaughronSep 25, 20232 min read

Glenn Hughes is known as “The Voice Of Rock”, and with good reason. After stints in bands like Trapeze, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and more recently The Dead Daisies, and of course, an incredible solo career, his versatility, and soulful…

Filter Live Concert Review

Filter Live Concert Review

Bobby CaughronAug 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…

The Original Misfits Deliver “Legendary” Live Show

The Original Misfits Deliver “Legendary” Live Show

Bobby CaughronJun 29, 20233 min read

The term “legendary” is often thrown around loosely these days, but the word legendary absolutely applies to the Misfits. The Misfits hit the scene as a DIY punk band. With no massive media campaigns, no videos on MTV rotation, and…

Savage Grace Release First Album In 37 Years and It's F*#kin' Incredible 80s Style Metal!

Savage Grace Release First Album In 37 Years and It’s F*#kin’ Incredible 80s Style Metal!

Bobby CaughronMay 6, 20232 min read

Formed in 1981, Savage Grace was never a band that was mentioned alongside 80s metal bands like Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Ratt, Quiet Riot, etc. But, the band has just released their first album in 37 years, Sign Of The…

Listen To New Overkill Song

Overkill – Scorched (Review)

Bobby CaughronApr 2, 20232 min read

Artist: Overkill Album: Scorched Label: Nuclear Blast Records Release Date: April 14th, 2023 Overkill is like AC/DC to me in the fact that you always kind of know what you’re going to get soundwise from a new album by them.…

DOKKEN ‘The Elektra Albums 1983-1987’ Box Set Review

DOKKEN ‘The Elektra Albums 1983-1987’ Box Set Review

Bobby CaughronJan 18, 20233 min read

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…

W.A.S.P. Live Concert Review

W.A.S.P. Live Concert Review

John WardDec 10, 20222 min read

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…

Review: Barely Legal-Dirtier Than You

Review: Barely Legal-Dirtier Than You

Bobby CaughronJul 2, 20222 min read

Artist: Barely Legal Album: Dirtier Than You Fans of the sleazy metal sound of the late 80s and early 90s are in for a treat with this recently discovered gem released by DDR Music Group. If you’re an aficionado of…

Review: Classless Act-Welcome To The Show

Review: Classless Act-Welcome To The Show

Michael MascioniJun 26, 20222 min read

Classless Act’s Debut Album “Welcome to the Show” Is a Class Act Contrary to their name, Classless Act is a classy purveyor of hard rock with hooks and energy galore.  Their sterling debut album “Welcome to the Show” scores on…

MICHAEL MONROE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘I LIVE TOO FAST TO DIE YOUNG’

Review-Michael Monroe “I Live Too Fast To Die Young”

Michael MascioniJun 10, 20222 min read

Monroe, the grandmaster of glam and punk rock, has returned with a punchy offering on “I Live Too Fast To Die Young.”  He continues to deliver with this vibrant oeuvre, and some of his material is complemented by provocative lyrics…

Holy Mother - Face The Burn (Review)

Holy Mother – Face This Burn (Review)

Bobby CaughronJan 11, 20212 min read

Review: I absolutely love it when an album comes across my desk that surprises me with how good it is. As rock a journalist I receive a lot of stuff for review on a daily basis and honestly only about…

Def Leppard: The Early Years 79-81' Box Set (Review)

Def Leppard: The Early Years 79-81′ Box Set (Review)

Bobby CaughronMar 25, 20204 min read

Artist: Def Leppard Album: The Early Years Box Set 79-81′ Box Set Genre: Hard Rock / Melodic Metal Label: Ume/Virgin Release Date: March 20, 2020 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron Review: If you were to add Pyromania to this box set,…

Dio – The Studio Album Collection: 1996-2004 (Review)

Dio – The Studio Album Collection: 1996-2004 (Review)

Bobby CaughronMar 22, 20205 min read

Artist: Dio Album: The Studio Collection 1996-2004 Genre: Metal Label: BMG/Niji Release Date: March 20, 2020 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron Review: The late great Ronnie James Dio is now a legendary figure in the Heavy Metal genre.  His untimely death…

Dirty Shirley - Dirty Shirley (Review)

Dirty Shirley – Dirty Shirley (Review)

Bobby CaughronJan 23, 20202 min read

Artist: Dirty Shirley Album: Dirty Shirley Genre: Melodic Metal \ Hard Rock Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: January 24, 2020 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron Review: Okay, so I hate the album cover and the name of the band….but believe…

Death Angel To Release New Album Humanicide in May

Death Angel – Humanicide (Review)

Bobby CaughronMay 12, 20192 min read

Artist: Death Angel Album: Humanicide Genre: Metal Label: Nuclear Blast Records Release Date: May 31, 2019 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron   Review: If the new Death Angel album Humanicide was your opponent in a boxing match, you’d be pummelled into…

Whitesnake – Flesh & Blood (Review)

Whitesnake – Flesh & Blood (Review)

Bobby CaughronMay 3, 20194 min read

Artist: Whitesnake Album: Flesh & Blood Genre: Hard Rock / Classic Metal Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: May 10, 2019 Review By: Bobby Caughron   Review: It seems like it’s been an incredibly long wait for an album of new material from…

Stephen Pearcy - View to a Thrill (Review)

Stephen Pearcy – View to a Thrill (Review)

Bobby CaughronNov 9, 20183 min read

Review: Extra! Extra! Read all about it….The latest news headlines should read Stephen Pearcy releases great new Ratt album, on his own!  Why? Because the material on Pearcy’s latest release “View To A Thrill” sounds so much like Ratt, that…

Budderside - S/T Album Review

Budderside – S/T Album Review

Bobby CaughronFeb 28, 20183 min read

Artist: Budderside Album: Budderside Genre: Metal Label: Motorhead Music Release Date: September 2017 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron Review: Budderside’s self-titled release is an incredible album filled with diversity of both sounds and style that still manages to create a cohesive,…

L.A. Guns : The Missing Peace Album Review

L.A. Guns : The Missing Peace Album Review

Bobby CaughronOct 6, 20173 min read

Artist: L.A. Guns Album: The Missing Peace Genre: Hard Rock Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: October 13, 2017 Review by: Bobby Caughron Review: So now that hell has finally frozen over and Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis have officially…

Jack Russell's Great White: He Saw It Comin'

Jack Russell’s Great White: He Saw It Comin’

Bobby CaughronJan 4, 20174 min read

Artist: Jack Russell’s Great White Album: He Saw It Comin’ Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Label: Frontiers Music srl. Release Date: January 27, 2017 Review: The break up between the original members of Great White, which saw Great White carry on…

80s Heavy Metal News

Watch New Video For Stryper's Michael Sweet's New Project Called "SOLEDRIVER"

80s Heavy Metal

The upcoming debut album from SOLEDRIVER  (Sweet / Del Vecchio) is a collaboration between two extremely talented and prolific songwriters, musicians, and producers, Michael...

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

80s Heavy Metal

Europe has returned with a brand new single “Hold Your Head Up”. No need to wait for The Final Countdown, you can watch it...

Stryper Ugly Christmas Sweater Stryper Ugly Christmas Sweater

80s Heavy Metal

Imagine finding this under the tree on Christmas morning! One of the coolest items we’ve ever offered in the Stryper store. Featuring a classic...

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

80s Heavy Metal

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the newest studio album from Lynch Mob, “Babylon”. The band is known for...

Firehouse Singer C.J. Snare To Miss Performances Because Of Doctor's Orders Firehouse Singer C.J. Snare To Miss Performances Because Of Doctor's Orders

80s Heavy Metal

Firehouse vocalist C.J. Snare has posted the following on the Official Firehouse Facebook Page regarding his upcoming surgery: TO ALL OUR FANS. IT BREAKS...

80s Metal Band Lostboys Featuring Odin Singer Get New Demo Album Release 80s Metal Band Lostboys Featuring Odin Singer Get New Demo Album Release

80s Heavy Metal

One of the most sensational and exciting frontmen of his time, Randy O made an impact on the industry in his brief career run...

Hard Rock & Metal News

Two Titans Of Christian Metal Face Off For The Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year GMA Dove Award

Christian Rock & Metal

The GMA Dove Awards, the Christian equivalent to the Grammy Awards, has announced their nominees for 2023. Skillet, one of the biggest bands of...

OTEP Unleashes Explosive Rendition of Eminem’s Rap Rage Anthem, “THE WAY I AM” OTEP Unleashes Explosive Rendition of Eminem’s Rap Rage Anthem, “THE WAY I AM”

Hard Rock & Metal

OTEP unleashes her acerbic arsenal with her latest sonic attack, “The Way I Am,” following closely behind the fury-filled shrapnel of her previous single,...

WINGER's 1988-1993 ALBUMS COMPILED IN NEW BOX SET, ALONG WITH A BONUS DISC OF DEMOS WINGER's 1988-1993 ALBUMS COMPILED IN NEW BOX SET, ALONG WITH A BONUS DISC OF DEMOS

80s Heavy Metal

One of the most-aired hard rock bands on MTV during the late ’80s and early ’90s was Winger, a band who had it all...

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

80s Heavy Metal

Renowned around the world as one of the greatest and most distinctive heavy metal vocalists of all time, Bruce Dickinson will be releasing a...

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

80s Heavy Metal

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...

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"

80s Heavy Metal

Taken from the new album 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒏 out 27 October, Dokken has released a new animated video for the brand new song “Gypsy”....

XS ROCK Featured Articles

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

80s Heavy Metal

Each year, it seems that the remaining 80s hard rock and metal bands that are still putting out new music seem to get smaller...

Check Out These 80s Metal And Hard Rock Stars' Real Names Check Out These 80s Metal And Hard Rock Stars' Real Names

80s Heavy Metal

Check out these 80’s Hard Rock And Metal Stars’ Real Names! Some of these names are well known to fans, while others might find...

Who Were The Top 15 Most-Glam Mainstream Metal Bands Of The 80s? Who Were The Top 15 Most-Glam Mainstream Metal Bands Of The 80s?

80s Heavy Metal

The 80s were the decade of excess and musically that was absolutely true as well. The hard rock and heavy metal musical landscape exploded...

Who Were The Best Straight Up, No Frills Hard Rock And Metal Bands Of The 80s? Who Were The Best Straight Up, No Frills Hard Rock And Metal Bands Of The 80s?

80s Heavy Metal

The 1980s hard rock and metal scene is widely known as a generation of excess and a lot of over-the-top imagery. In fact, most...

80s Heavy Metal

The 1980s were an awesome time thanks to the glam/hair metal scene. The image almost became as important as the music during this period,...

Songs Of Forbidden Love By Motley Crue, KISS, and Winger That Seem Super-Cringey Today Songs Of Forbidden Love By Motley Crue, KISS, and Winger That Seem Super-Cringey Today

80s Heavy Metal

Sex, Drugs, and Rock N ‘Roll. Hard rock bands are no strangers to wild tales of groupies and debauchery, but three songs, in particular...

80s Rock & Pop

Watch And Listen To Duran Duran Video For Brand New Song "Danse Macabre"

80s Rock & Pop

Duran Duran have revealed the official music video for their latest track and album namesake Danse Macabre. With creative director Linc Gasking at the helm, this stunning new clip...

MISSING PERSONS See Their First Ever Commercially Released Live Album! MISSING PERSONS See Their First Ever Commercially Released Live Album!

80s Rock & Pop

Relive the pinnacle of ‘80s new wave with this fantastic vintage concert from icons, Missing Persons! Recorded during a single night at a club...

Listen To This Very Unique Performance Of "You Can Still Rock In America" By NIGHT RANGER with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra’ Listen To This Very Unique Performance Of "You Can Still Rock In America" By NIGHT RANGER with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra’

80s Rock & Pop

Legendary rockers, NIGHT RANGER are releasing a brand-new live album titled, ’40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra’, that is due out...

80s Rock & Pop

You know the name and you can’t mistake the voice. Now you can read the incredible story of how a shy, music-loving teenager called...

The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday The Go-Gos Jane Wiedlin Bares It All In New Photo On Her 65th Birthday

80s Rock & Pop

The Go-Gos guitarist and backing vocalist Jane Wiedlin happily shows of her birthday suit in a new photo on her 65th birthday. On Jane’s...

Alternative-Punk-Electronic

Alternative / Punk

The debut studio album by Sons Of The Divide, “Sinners Saints Rage and Grace,” was meticulously crafted during the early months of 2023 at...

Iggy Pop Releases Rare Trax Album Iggy Pop Releases Rare Trax Album

Alternative / Punk

Many artists have long careers in music by doing one thing well and doing that same thing over and over again. And then there’s...

Goth Rock Masters CHRISTIAN DEATH Goes Beyond The Veil With DEATH MIX! Goth Rock Masters CHRISTIAN DEATH Goes Beyond The Veil With DEATH MIX!

Alternative / Punk

Christian Death’s iconic Death Mix bursts through the mausoleum door after 27 years since its original release. This brand-new reissue brings new life to the macabre...

Alternative / Punk

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...

Alternative / Punk

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...

Alternative / Punk

Rock News

Listen To BLACK OAK ARKANSAS Version Of MONSTER MAGNET’S “SPACE LORD”!

Hard Rock & Metal

It’s been a trying couple of years for one of the most enduring institutions of Southern Rock. In 2021, beloved veterans Black Oak Arkansas...

https://xsrock.com/steven-tyler-damages-vocal-cords-so-bad-that-it-bleeds-tour-dates-postponed/ https://xsrock.com/steven-tyler-damages-vocal-cords-so-bad-that-it-bleeds-tour-dates-postponed/

80s Heavy Metal

“I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days. I sustained vocal cord damage during...

Hard Rock & Metal

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

LISTEN TO NEW DIRTY HONEY SINGLE,“WON’T TAKE ME ALIVE” LISTEN TO NEW DIRTY HONEY SINGLE,“WON’T TAKE ME ALIVE”

Hard Rock & Metal

Who’s ready to get DIRTY again? Following its debut last month, when it provided the score for TNT’s 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs retrospective, today,...

Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee? Who is Kate Bush, The New Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee?

80s Rock & Pop

While I rarely agree with The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame and many of the inductees that it chooses, (even more so, the...

Aerosmith Announces "Peace Out" Final Tour Aerosmith Announces "Peace Out" Final Tour

80s Heavy Metal

Announcing Aerosmith’s PEACE OUT Farewell Tour Today, four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith have announced their final outing – PEACE OUT with...

Rock Stars…Where Are They Now?

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....

Winger...Where Are They Now? Winger...Where Are They Now?

Hard Rock & Metal

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?

Hard Rock & Metal

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

badlands badlands

Hard Rock & Metal

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?

Hard Rock & Metal

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?

Hard Rock & Metal

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