WELCOME TO KFRQ Q94.5 ALL ROCK

Rock titans SHINEDOWN are gearing up for a whirlwind 2025 with the announcement of their eighth studio album, expected to drop in late July or early August. With two blazing singles, Dance, Kid, Dance and Three Six Five, already making waves, the band is proving why they dominate the rock charts. Plus, a massive U.S. tour and a goal to perform on all seven continents in 2026? Buckle up, Shinedown Nation—this ride is just getting started!

Harlingen police nab Jonathan Canales with a cache of drugs and firearms after a high-stakes home search on West Kennedy Avenue.

Alt-rock legends GARBAGE are hitting the road this fall with their first major U.S. headlining tour in nearly a decade. The 31-city “Happy Endings” tour supports their upcoming album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, dropping May 30.

KISS is back and baring it all—literally! The rock legends will perform unmasked for the first time in years at the “KISS Army Storms Vegas” fan event this November, celebrating the fan club’s 50th anniversary in pure rock ‘n’ roll style.

Hair metal gets a bad rap for being all glitz, no grit. But beneath the teased hair and neon spandex, some of the biggest names in the genre packed serious firepower. These 11 bands proved that beneath the pop hooks and party anthems, they could throw down some of the heaviest tracks of their careers.

Bob Dylan launched his 2025 tour in Tulsa, Oklahoma—home of the Bob Dylan Center—swapping out his drummer and diving deep into his legendary catalog. With no phones allowed, the music did all the talking.

Kansas frontman Ronnie Platt is proving he’s got the heart of a rock warrior, delivering an inspiring health update after undergoing surgery for thyroid cancer. With a successful operation behind him, he’s already looking ahead to hitting the stage and getting back to what he does best—bringing fans the music that moves their souls.

Billy Idol isn’t slowing down—he’s gearing up. With a new concept album, Dream Into It, dropping in April, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, and a summer tour with Joan Jett, the punk rock legend is proving he’s still got the fire. In an exclusive chat, Idol reflects on his move to America, his groundbreaking Cyberpunk album, and why collaborating with rock’s next-gen stars like Avril Lavigne is “wild.”