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In what should come as a surprise to absolutely no one, KNAC faves Armored Saint return to the list with “Hit A Moonshot”. Also new this week: Eva Under Fire, Korn, Fozzy,…
Three Days Grace join the playlist this week with “Don’t Wanna Go Home Tonight”, as their 2026 world tour continues in support of their new album, Alienation. The next leg is from Oct.…
THE THUNDER RETURNS TO THE STRIP! Get ready for a masterclass in raw, high-voltage rock ’n’ roll. The legendary Rhino Bucket is descending upon the Sunset Strip for a one-night-only takeover of…
Here’s some jams for the week: HEAVY Black Label Society – Name In Blood Rob Zombie – (I’m a) Rock N Roller Shinedown – Safe And Sound Turnstile – Look Out For…
Here’s what the neighbors will be complaining about this week. HEAVY Black Label Society – Name In Blood Papa Roach – Wake Up Calling Sevendust – Unbreakable ➕ Shinedown – Safe And…
Here’s the jams for this week. HEAVY Black Label Society – Name In Blood Papa Roach – Wake Up Calling Sevendust – Is This The Real You Shinedown – Safe And Sound…
PURE ROCK KNAC
KNAC was the first major-market FM station in the U.S. to dedicate itself entirely to hard rock and heavy metal, long before the genre gained full mainstream acceptance. Unlike sanitized rock stations, KNAC embraced the intensity and edge of the music, with a playlist that featured:
This fearless programming helped launch and sustain careers, giving airtime to artists who were often blacklisted by more conservative corporate outlets.
SCRAPBOOK
The usual bunch of idiots are still at large.
At Tower Records in Orange County.
A look at the palatial KNAC studio in Long Beach.
FROM THE VAULTS
A flashback from February 15, 1995.
On KNAC’s final day in 1995, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich dropped by the studio to show their support as the Bryan Schock signed off with Metallica’s “Fade To Black.” Then, at 1:59 pm on February 15th, KNAC went off the air with a short farewell message from general manager Gary Price: “This is KNAC Long Beach-Los Angeles. KNAC’s Pure Rock is now signing off. Thanks for your support. You have been the greatest.”
