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18/08/2025

41 years ago today, the self-titled first album by W.A.S.P. was released! Possibly one of the best debut albums by any band to come out of L.A., this record features some of W.A.S.P.'s most famous songs like "I Wanna Be Somebody" and "L.O.V.E. Machine" which were both played on KNAC all the time (and also staples of KMET's Mighty METal Show).

On this day in 1984, W.A.S.P. released their debut album! Unfortunately, when it originally hit the shelves 41 years ago, the ever-so-controversial "Animal (F**k Like a Beast)" had been preemptively deleted by the record label. In 1985, the song landed on the PMRC's "Filthy Fifteen," which was a collection of songs that the organization deemed to be morally objectionable. The band released the song on an independent label in the UK as a single in 1984, and it was rightfully reinstated on the album's 1998 reissue. Lucky for us, notwithstanding his moral objections to the song (due to his devotion to Christianity), Blackie Lawless revived the song for WASP's 2022-2023 tour. What do YOU think about WASP's debut? Should we YANK it or CRANK it?

08/08/2025

One year without Jack Russell, the original singer for Great White and Jack Russell's Great White (now called Once Bitten), gone but never forgotten!

Remembering Great White frontman Jack Russell, who died a year ago today.

📸 Gary Miller/Getty Images

03/08/2025

R.I.P. David Roach, the voice of Junkyard who has passed on. "Hollywood", possibly their most popular song, will be best remembered by us Pure Rockers as one of the songs that KNAC had played relentlessly back in the late 80s/early 90s. That song would even be played many times on KNAC.COM (that is, until they stopped streaming music as an internet station some time ago).

Music video by Junkyard performing Hollywood. © 1989 Geffen Records Inc.http://vevo.ly/FkivJN

03/08/2025

Just when we thought the last couple of weeks or days couldn't get any worse. Almost two weeks ago we lost Ozzy, and now David Roach from Junkyard is gone. If you were listening to KNAC back in the late 80s/early 90's, then you might remember the song "Hollywood" (which is probably most famous for the line "That's life in Hollywood").

Our condolences go to David's family, friends and bandmates.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Roach.

After a courageous battle with cancer, David passed away peacefully last night at home, in the loving arms of his wife.

He was a gifted artist, performer, songwriter, and singer—but above all, a devoted father, husband, and brother.

Our thoughts are with the entire Roach family and everyone who loved him.

—Junkyard

https://www.gofundme.com/f/david-needs-your-help-cancer-battle

Photo of David: Endika Ussia

22/07/2025

KNAC Pure Rock FanPage is devastated to report that Ozzy Osbourne, known to many as the "Prince of Darkness" and the "Godfather of Heavy Metal", has died at the age of 76. No official cause of death has been revealed, but the original Black Sabbath frontman had fought many health issues over the last couple of years such as Parkinson's disease and his inability to walk properly.

Ozzy, may you rest in power and say hi to Randy Rhoads for us. We send our condolences to his family, friends, bandmates and everyone who knew him.

Here is a picture of Ozzy from back in 1989 with our beloved KNAC on-air personality Tawn Mastrey, which was taken in Moscow where he performed at the Moscow Music Peace Festival. Not to mention, Ozzy loved KNAC a lot. 🤘🤘

06/07/2025

R.I.P. Black Sabbath (1968-2025) 🤘🤘

Black Sabbath says goodbye! The group's original lineup just concluded the massive 'Back to the Beginning' celebration with a four-song set completely drawn from 1970. Check it out here: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/black-sabbath-last-show/

12/06/2025

Rest in peace, Chuck Profus (the original drummer of Agent Steel)! We send our condolences to his former Agent Steel bandmates (including John Cyriis/Agent Steel and Juan Garcia who's now in both EvilDead and Body Count), friends and everyone who knew him.

Hollywood LA News is reporting that original Agent Steel drummer Chuck Profus was found dead in in his home in Los Angeles last Friday (June 6th) at the age of 61, although no cause of death has been revealed. Profus co-founded Agent Steel in 1984 and remained with the band until their first breakup...

01/06/2025

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29/05/2025

"Heavy Metal Day" at the US Festival in San Bernardino took place 42 years ago on this day! How many of you Pure Rockers were there?

May 29th 1983 - US Festival Heavy Metal Day was held featuring Triumph, Quiet Riot , Motley Crue, Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne Judas Priest, and Van Halen

27/05/2025

The Monsters Of Rock Tour (featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come) began 37 years ago today! Did you attend this unforgettable tour package? If so, where was it?

May 27th 1988, the Monsters of Rock Tour feat. Van Halen , Metallica , Scorpions, Dokken and Kingdom Come (band) come kicks off at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin

03/04/2025

Get well soon, Ritchie Blackmore! 🤘 🙏 🎸

Candice Night, who has been married to Ritchie Blackmore for 17 years but has been together with the legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist for 36, spoke to Dawn Osborne of TotalRock about the possibility of Ritchie returning to Europe in the not-too-distant future for live shows with their lon...

22/03/2025

43 years ago today, Iron Maiden released their third album (and first with Bruce Dickinson on vocals and last with the late great Clive Burr on drums) "The Number of the Beast"! This album is often regarded as one of the most influential and important albums in metal history. So important and influential that it changed, not only the lives of many metalheads, but everything about metal! UP THE IRONS 🤘🤘

On this day in 1982, Iron Maiden released the album "The Number Of The Beast"