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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.
Recent Posts
Check Stew’s full conversation with John Bush of Armored Saint! New record, the old days, and way more. See them Sun., April 19 at the Rainbow!
Tunes for the week: HEAVY Black Label Society – Name In Blood Papa Roach – Wake Up Calling Sevendust – Is This The Real You Shinedown – Safe And Sound Turnstile –…
Formed from current and past members of some of the most famous rock bands in the world from the 70’s and 80’s, the Icons of Classic Rock Tour 2026 features Fran Cosmo,…
GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth) and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and are appearing for the first time on April 9, 2026, as Ellefson-Soto makes their debut performance…
Here’s what’s pissin’ off the neighbors this week: — HEAVY Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy Papa Roach – Wake Up Calling Shinedown – Safe And Sound Turnstile – Look Out For…
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.”
