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

one of the best box sets that encompass the absolute best sound by one of the best bands to come out of the Sunset…

January 18, 2023
Laura Cox Delivers Knockout Blow with New Album “Head Above Water” Laura Cox Delivers Knockout Blow with New Album “Head Above Water”

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Laura Cox Delivers Knockout Blow with New Album “Head Above Water”

Laura Cox has been blazing a trail on the French and European rock/blues scene over the past 11 years, but she has been largely…

January 17, 2023

Hard Rock & Metal

W.A.S.P. Live Concert Review

Blackie Lawless has a unique charisma. Not only do they make music, but they have this almost magical storytelling element, which demands the attention…

December 10, 2022
Review: Barely Legal-Dirtier Than You Review: Barely Legal-Dirtier Than You

Hard Rock & Metal

Review: Barely Legal-Dirtier Than You

Artist: Barely Legal Album: Dirtier Than You Fans of the sleazy metal sound of the late 80s and early 90s are in for a…

July 2, 2022

Hard Rock & Metal

Review: Classless Act-Welcome To The Show

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…

June 26, 2022
MICHAEL MONROE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘I LIVE TOO FAST TO DIE YOUNG’ MICHAEL MONROE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘I LIVE TOO FAST TO DIE YOUNG’

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

Monroe, the grandmaster of glam and punk rock, has returned with a punchy offering on “I Live Too Fast To Die Young.”  He continues…

June 10, 2022

Music Reviews

Tony Martin – Thorns (Review)

December 22, 2021
Badd Boyz - No, No, Nikkie (Review) Badd Boyz - No, No, Nikkie (Review)

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Badd Boyz – No, No, Nikkie (Review)

November 16, 2021
Rough Cutt And Dio Fans Check Out Bluedahlia Featuring Paul Shortino and Tracy G. Rough Cutt And Dio Fans Check Out Bluedahlia Featuring Paul Shortino and Tracy G.

Music Reviews

BlueDahlia Featuring Rough Cutt and Dio Members Impress With Debut Album

October 7, 2021

Music Reviews

Ministry – Moral Hygiene (Review)

September 20, 2021
Listen To Faster Pussycat's "Pirate Love" One Of The First News Songs To Be Released In 15 Years! Listen To Faster Pussycat's "Pirate Love" One Of The First News Songs To Be Released In 15 Years!

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Faster Pussycat Releases First New Songs In Over 20 Years And They’re Sleazy Masterpieces!

June 10, 2021
The End Machine - Phase 2 (Review) The End Machine - Phase 2 (Review)

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The End Machine – Phase 2 (Review)

April 4, 2021
Holy Mother - Face The Burn (Review) Holy Mother - Face The Burn (Review)

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Holy Mother – Face This Burn (Review)

Review: I absolutely love it when an album comes across my desk that surprises me with how good it is. As rock a journalist…

January 11, 2021
Def Leppard: The Early Years 79-81' Box Set (Review) Def Leppard: The Early Years 79-81' Box Set (Review)

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

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,…

March 25, 2020
DIO: The Studio Album Collection - 1996-2004 To Include Rare Live Discs DIO: The Studio Album Collection - 1996-2004 To Include Rare Live Discs

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

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…

March 22, 2020
Dirty Shirley - Dirty Shirley (Review) Dirty Shirley - Dirty Shirley (Review)

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Dirty Shirley – Dirty Shirley (Review)

Artist: Dirty Shirley Album: Dirty Shirley Genre: Melodic Metal \ Hard Rock Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: January 24, 2020 Reviewed by: Bobby…

January 23, 2020
Death Angel To Release New Album Humanicide in May Death Angel To Release New Album Humanicide in May

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Death Angel – Humanicide (Review)

Artist: Death Angel Album: Humanicide Genre: Metal Label: Nuclear Blast Records Release Date: May 31, 2019 Reviewed by: Bobby Caughron   Review: If the…

May 12, 2019
Whitesnake - Flesh & Blood Whitesnake - Flesh & Blood

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Whitesnake – Flesh & Blood (Review)

Artist: Whitesnake Album: Flesh & Blood Genre: Hard Rock / Classic Metal Label: Frontiers Music Srl. Release Date: May 10, 2019 Review By: Bobby Caughron   Review:…

May 3, 2019
Stephen Pearcy - View to a Thrill (Review) Stephen Pearcy - View to a Thrill (Review)

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Stephen Pearcy – View to a Thrill (Review)

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…

November 9, 2018
Budderside - S/T Album Review Budderside - S/T Album Review

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Budderside – S/T Album Review

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…

February 28, 2018

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L.A. Guns : The Missing Peace Album Review

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:…

October 6, 2017
Jack Russell's Great White: He Saw It Comin' Jack Russell's Great White: He Saw It Comin'

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

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:…

January 4, 2017

80s Rock & Pop

The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde Wants Nothing To Do With The Rock Hall of Fame...Even After Being Inducted

80s Rock & Pop

The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde Wants Nothing To Do With The Rock Hall of Fame…Even After Being Inducted

Chrissie Hynde, the vocalist for the Pretenders, took to social media to vent her frustrations with the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, even...

March 20, 2023

80s Rock & Pop

Listen To The First New Single By Billy Squier in 25 Years “Harder On A Woman”

Often reclusive rock star Billy Squier has returned with his first new song in 25 years. The new track called “Harder On A Woman”...

March 9, 2023

80s Rock & Pop

80s Superstar Lionel Richie Announces Tour With Earth Wind And Fire

Lionel Richie has announced the tour of a lifetime performing his solo hits on tour along with Earth Wind and Fire. Lionel Richie /...

March 8, 2023
80s Singer Kenny Loggins (Known For Footloose, Top Gun) Announces Final Tour 80s Singer Kenny Loggins (Known For Footloose, Top Gun) Announces Final Tour

80s Rock & Pop

80s Singer Kenny Loggins (Known For Footloose, Top Gun) Announces Final Tour

Kenny Loggins has announced his final concert tour.  The “This Is It” tour will kick off on March 10 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts...

March 6, 2023
Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother

80s Rock & Pop

Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother

80s Icon Debbie Gibson recently shared this post on her Facebook page in a moving tribute to her Mother: We covered a lot of...

February 20, 2023

80s Rock & Pop

Duran Duran Announces 2023 North American Arena Tour

DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE 2023 NORTH AMERICAN FUTURE PAST ARENA TOUR. BRITISH ROCK BAND BASTILLE JOIN  NILE RODGERS & CHIC AS SPECIAL GUESTS ON ALL DATES PRE-SALE BEGINS FEBRUARY...

February 12, 2023

Alternative-Punk-Electronic

Love And Rockets Announce First U.S. Tour Dates In 14 Years

Alternative / Punk

Love And Rockets Announce First U.S. Tour Dates In 14 Years

Love And Rockets, comprised of Bauhaus members Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins will hit the road for a U.S. Tour in 2023....

March 24, 2023
U.K. Subs To Release Live Album "Music Machine London 8/8/80" U.K. Subs To Release Live Album "Music Machine London 8/8/80"

Alternative / Punk

U.K. Subs To Release Live Album “Music Machine London 8/8/80”

The UK Subs will release the previously unreleased album Music Machine London 8/8/80 on May 19, 2023. • Vintage live show from the British...

March 18, 2023

Alternative / Punk

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult Add More Dates To “The Evil Eye” Tour

In celebration of 36 years, MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT will hit the road after a four-year hiatus. The “Evil Eye Tour”...

March 15, 2023
Agnostic Front's Vinnie Stigma Immortalized As New Throbblehead Figure Agnostic Front's Vinnie Stigma Immortalized As New Throbblehead Figure

Alternative / Punk

Agnostic Front’s Vinnie Stigma Immortalized As New Throbblehead Figure

Vinnie Stigma, the godfather of NYHC and frontman of AGNOSTIC FRONT, has joined the Throbblehead crew. The statue is limited to 500 numbered units,...

March 12, 2023
White Stripes Releases 20th Anniversary Edition Of Elephant Album Deluxe Edition White Stripes Releases 20th Anniversary Edition Of Elephant Album Deluxe Edition

Alternative / Punk

White Stripes Releases 20th Anniversary Edition Of Elephant Album Deluxe Edition

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of Elephant, The White Stripes are celebrating with two special releases! Largely recorded over two weeks in April...

March 12, 2023
Watch Brand New Killing Joke Video For "Full Spectrum Dominance" Watch Brand New Killing Joke Video For "Full Spectrum Dominance"

Alternative / Punk

Watch Brand New Killing Joke Video For “Full Spectrum Dominance”

KILLING JOKE are proud to announce the release of brand new single, “Full Spectrum Dominance”, via Spinefarm, to celebrate their sold-out headline show at London’s...

March 10, 2023

Rock News

Pink Floyd Release 50th Anniversary Dark Side Of The Moon Deluxe Box Set

Rock

Pink Floyd Release 50th Anniversary Dark Side Of The Moon Deluxe Box Set

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a deluxe box set to commemorate one of the best-selling...

March 14, 2023

Rock

Jeff Beck Dead At 78

Considered by many to be one of the best rock guitarists of all time, Beck died peacefully after a short battle with bacterial meningitis....

January 11, 2023
2 Must-Have Jimi Hendrix Releases 2 Must-Have Jimi Hendrix Releases

Rock

2 Must-Have Jimi Hendrix Releases Out Now

Jimi Hendrix — Burning Desire On these studio recordings with bassist Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles in the wake of the dissolution of the...

November 25, 2022
Watch The Music Video That Killed Rock Super Star Billy Squier's Career Watch The Music Video That Killed Rock Super Star Billy Squier's Career

80s Rock & Pop

Watch The Music Video That Killed Rock Super Star Billy Squier’s Career

#billysquier

November 21, 2022
Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake's Use Of "I Won't Back Down" in Campaign Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake's Use Of "I Won't Back Down" in Campaign

80s Rock & Pop

Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake’s Use Of “I Won’t Back Down” in Campaign

Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake's Use Of "I Won't Back Down" in Campaign

November 19, 2022
Legendary Rockers Foreigner Announces Farewell Tour Legendary Rockers Foreigner Announces Farewell Tour

80s Rock & Pop

Legendary Rockers Foreigner Announces Farewell Tour

Foreigner hits the tour circuit to bid farewell to a long-running career. The opening band for the tour will be none other than Loverboy....

November 14, 2022

Hard Rock & Metal News

Listen To New Def Leppard Version Of "Animal" With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Hard Rock & Metal

Listen To New Def Leppard Version Of “Animal” With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The official Director’s Cut video for ‘Animal (Drastic Symphonies)’. Featuring Def Leppard’s greatest tracks, drastically deconstructed and rebuilt in collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic...

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Hard Rock & Metal

AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Ozzy, GNR, and Tool Announce Powertrip Festival

A huge lineup of classic metal stars on the same bill at this year’s Powertrip Festival on Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8...

19 mins ago
Listen To First New Song From Black Metal Legends Immortal's New Album Listen To First New Song From Black Metal Legends Immortal's New Album

Hard Rock & Metal

Listen To First New Song From Black Metal Legends Immortal’s New Album

IMMORTAL have completed work on their upcoming new studio album, War Against All, due to be released on May 26th via Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s 10th studio...

43 mins ago
Prepare yourself for a metal rampage the likes of which you haven’t enjoyed in many a year as New Wave of British Heavy Metal stalwarts RAVEN deliver the electric mayhem of All Hell’s Breaking Loose, their 15th studio album, set for release June 30th on Silver Lining Music. Prepare yourself for a metal rampage the likes of which you haven’t enjoyed in many a year as New Wave of British Heavy Metal stalwarts RAVEN deliver the electric mayhem of All Hell’s Breaking Loose, their 15th studio album, set for release June 30th on Silver Lining Music.

Hard Rock & Metal

Metal Legends RAVEN To Release New Album, “All Hell’s Breaking Loose”

Prepare yourself for a metal rampage the likes of which you haven’t enjoyed in many a year as New Wave of British Heavy Metal...

2 days ago
DEVILDRIVER to Release New Album, 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II' DEVILDRIVER to Release New Album, 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II'

Hard Rock & Metal

DEVILDRIVER to Release New Album, ‘Dealing With Demons Vol. II’

Groove Metal Icons DEVILDRIVER to Release New Album, ‘Dealing With Demons Vol. II’, On May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records Watch the Official Music...

3 days ago
Watch New L.A. Guns Video For "Diamonds" Watch New L.A. Guns Video For "Diamonds"

Hard Rock & Metal

Watch New L.A. Guns Video For “Diamonds”

Produced by founding member and guitarist, Tracii Guns, ‘Black Diamonds’ is a tour-de-force of rock ‘n roll that fans have come to expect from...

4 days ago