WBSX-FM (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

WBSX is a FM radio station based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. It serves the Scranton/Wilkes Barre/Hazleton area and operates at a frequency of 97.9 MHz. The station features an active rock music format and is known as "97-9 X" (pronounced "Ninety-Seven Nine X").

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Linkin Park Announces New Members, New Music, and Tour Dates

Sep 5, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

Linkin Park is back with two new members, new music, and a handful of tour dates!Original members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, and Joe Hahn will be joined by Dead Sara vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Collin Brittain on the band’s upcoming album, From Zero, which is scheduled to be released on November 15th. The band introduced their new members at a livestream event earlier today (9/5).
What is Linkin Park Counting Down To?

Aug 26, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

Linkin Park is counting down to something, but what? Over the weekend, the band’s social media accounts all posted the same video, which featured a 100-hour countdown. Of course, that threw the Internet into a tizzy, because many assume that this means the rumors that the band is reuniting are true. But, if the band is reuniting, who will take over vocal duties for the late, great Chester Bennington?
Mötley Crüe Covers 'Fight For Your Right' For Upcoming EP [AUDIO]

Aug 26, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

Photo Credit: Ross HalfinMötley Crüe will include a cover of Beastie Boys’ ‘(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)’ on their upcoming Cancelled EP. The EP will feature the band’s first new music since 2019 and will be the first appearance by guitarist John 5 on one of the band’s recordings. You can hear the band’s cover of ‘Fight For Your Right’ below:VIDEO
Blink-182 Release Official Lyric Videos for Both 'All In My Head' and 'No Fun'

Aug 26, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

Photo Credit: Jack BridglandBlink-182 have released the official lyric videos for both ‘All In My Head’ and ‘No Fun,’ which are set to appear on One More Time…Part 2. One More Time…Part 2 will feature eight new songs, including both ‘All In My Head’ and ‘No Fun.’You can watch the lyrics videos for ‘All In My Head’ and ‘No Fun’ below:VIDEOVIDEO
The Offspring Releases 'Make It All Right' From Upcoming Album [AUDIO]

Jun 10, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

The Offspring Releases ‘Make It All Right’ From Upcoming Album [AUDIO]Posted on June 10, 2024Photo Credit: Daveed BenitoThe Offspring recently released ‘Make It All Right,’ the first single from their upcoming eleventh studio album, Supercharged!The album is scheduled to be released on October 11th. You can hear ‘Make It All Right’ below:VIDEO
I Prevail and Halestorm Collaborate on 'Can U See Me In The Dark?' to Promote Summer Tour [AUDIO]

Jun 6, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

I Prevail and Halestorm Collaborate on ‘Can U See Me In The Dark?’ to Promote Summer Tour [AUDIO]Posted on June 6, 2024Photo Provided by Fearless RecordsHalestorm and I Prevail took their co-headlining summer tour one step further by collaborating on a brand new song!The song, ‘Can U See Me In The Dark?,’ features both bands, which means the two could perform the song together while they’re on the road this summer. You can hear ‘Can U See Me In The Dark?’ below:VIDEO
Falling In Reverse and Jelly Roll Join Forces on 'All My Life' [VIDEO]

Jun 6, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

Falling In Reverse and Jelly Roll Join Forces on ‘All My Life’ [VIDEO]Posted on June 6, 2024Photo Provided by Epitaph RecordsRonnie Radke has enlisted the help of Jelly Roll on Falling In Reverse’s latest single, ‘All My Life!’The song will appear on the band’s upcoming album, Popular Monster, which is scheduled to be released on August 16th, 2024. You can watch the video for ‘All My Life’ below:VIDEO
A Day To Remember Release Official Music Video for 'Feedback'

May 31, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

A Day To Remember Release Official Music Video for ‘Feedback’Posted on May 31, 2024Photo Credit: James HartleyA Day To Remember has released the official music video for their new song, ‘Feedback!’The song is expected to appear on the band’s upcoming album, though no release date has been announced yet. A Day To Remember will be on tour this summer with The Story So Far and Four Year Strong.
Bring Me The Horizon Release New Album 'POST HUMAN: NeX GEn'

May 23, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

Bring Me The Horizon Release New Album ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’Posted on May 24, 2024Photo Credit: Vasso VuBring Me The Horizon has released their long-awaited, seventh studio album, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn.The album, which has been in the making for more than three years, was originally expected to be released in September of 2023, but was delayed until this year.
Highly Suspect Announces New Album, Releases First Single 'Summertime Voodoo' [AUDIO]

May 14, 2024 | 979x.com | Matt Bingham

Highly Suspect Announces New Album, Releases First Single ‘Summertime Voodoo’ [AUDIO]Posted on May 15, 2024Highly Suspect surprised fans yesterday with news of a new album and the the release of the first single from that album!‘Summertime Voodoo’ is the first single from Highly Suspect’s fifth studio album, As Above, So Below, which is scheduled to be released on July 19th.