WXTB-FM (Tampa, FL)

WXTB, also known as 98 Rock, is a commercial radio station that plays active rock music. It is based in Clearwater, Florida, and serves the Tampa Bay Area. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and features popular shows like Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and Skratch 'N Sniff. The WXTB studios are situated in South Tampa, while its transmitter is located in Holiday. Besides regular analog broadcasting, WXTB also transmits on two HD Radio channels and can be streamed online through iHeartRadio.

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Big Rig ROCK Report 5.8

1 week ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Ron Michaels

The Who's Press Conference Today - Are the Songs Over? The Who are once again saying goodbye as they just announced The Song Is Over -- The North American Farewell Tour. They famously said goodbye in 1982, but it didn't stick. They're making the announcement now in London at the Iconic Images gallery, which you can watch live on Live Nation's YouTube channel. They will do 16 shows starting on August 16th in Sunrise, Florida and wrapping up in Las Vegas on September 28th.
⚠BREAKING⚠ Brad Arnold From #3DoorsDown Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

1 week ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Ron Michaels

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Big Rig ROCK Report 5.5 ⚠I'M BAAAAAACK⚠

1 week ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Ron Michaels

TYLER & PERRY: Reunite for Benefit PerformanceSteven Tyler and Joe Perry took the stage for the first time together since Aerosmith's last show in 2023. It happened Wednesday in San Francisco at a benefit concert for Tyler's charity, Janie's Fund, which helps young women and girls who have survived abuse. The two were supposed to perform at the charity's Grammy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles in February, but Perry had to cancel due to a family matter.
*ATTENTION* I'M ON BEER-CATION ūü§ėūüŹĽ

2 weeks ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Ron Michaels

¬†My "to do" list"Build a breakfast tower ‚ÄĒ alternating layers of bacon and pancakes, mortar made of maple syrup. Engineering degree not required. Invent ‚Äúbaconboarding‚ÄĚ ‚ÄĒ like surfing, but you're just riding waves of meat sweats. Use beer as mouthwash ‚ÄĒ it‚Äôs minty if you believe hard enough. Make a bacon bikini ‚ÄĒ sun‚Äôs out, buns out (literally and figuratively). Marinate your decisions in beer ‚ÄĒ they‚Äôll age like fine‚Ä¶ regrets.
Big Rig ROCK Report 4.24

3 weeks ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Ron Michaels

Metallica to rock the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand PrixMetallica has been announced as the third act on the line-up for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concerts. The iconic American metal band will perform at Etihad Park on Yas Island on Saturday, December 6, joining Benson Boone and Katy Perry on December 4 and 7, respectively. Metallica's high-octane hits like Enter Sandman and Nothing Else Matters are expected to energize fans ahead of race day at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Big Rig ROCK Report 4.16

1 month ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Ron Michaels

Mark Hoppus teases plans for new blink-182 music: ‘Guess I’m writing a new album this summer’After releasing their comeback album ONE MORE TIME… in 2023, blink-182 is gearing up to record another album. Bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus revealed that the band will start demoing songs this summer for the new project. The band's latest album featured guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge back in the lineup after over a decade.
Wild Video Captures Two Black Bears Fighting In Front Of New Jersey Home

1 month ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Bill Galluccio

A New Jersey man captured a wild scene as two black bears fought each other in front of his home in Frankford Township. Corey Bale told NJ.com that a neighbor warned him that there was a bear in his backyard near an area where his son likes to play. Bale went outside to see what was going on and heard a loud commotion in his front yard. "When I went out to look, I actually heard the bears' jaws hitting together as they were fighting and growling at each other," Bale said.
Big Rig ROCK Report 4.15

1 month ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Ron Michaels

Weezer Are Making A Movie, Rivers Cuomo Confirms At CoachellaWeezer frontman Rivers Cuomo confirmed at Coachella that a Weezer movie is in production, with the band working on the project in Los Angeles. The movie, tentatively titled Weezer: Security Threat, is said to be a mix of a band documentary and an action film. Filming in downtown LA will include simulated bullet effects and atmospheric smoke. Weezer will also be performing at the Download Festival in the UK this summer.
WATCH Brian May performs "Bohemian Rhapsody" at Coachella with Benson Boone

1 month ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Ron Michaels

Benson Boone's performance at Coachella 2025 was unreal. He channeled Freddie Mercury like no other. He delivered a powerful rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," joined on stage by Queen's legendary guitarist, Brian May. This collaboration was a standout moment of the festival. I have no doubt Freddie was looking down from above in approval. Check it out below 👇🏻🤘🏻
Big Rig ROCK Report 4.3

1 month ago | 98rock.iheart.com | Ron Michaels

Sharon Osbourne teases Black Sabbath hologram show after final gigSharon Osbourne is open to the idea of a Black Sabbath hologram show in the future as Ozzy Osbourne prepares for a final performance with the band. The heavy metal legends will headline a festival in Birmingham on July 5th, featuring bands they've inspired. Sharon also addressed the possibility of drummer Bill Ward's return and expressed respect for him.