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LAS VEGAS, NV \u2013 October 28, 2025\u00a0\u2013 Hell was full, so we came back. On a day known for the return of spirits, the most legendary demon of rock radio is returning to the FM dial. Plugging in at midnight on\u00a0Halloween, Friday, October 31st, 2025,\u00a0the iconic\u00a0KNAC\u00a0call letters will be resurrected, replacing\u00a0Highway Rock, and launching a new era of\u00a0Pure Rock\u00a0for a new generation of rock and metal fans.<\/p>\n
The opening hours will be loaded with\u00a0archival clips, insane highlights, and the legendary voices\u00a0that made KNAC infamous in the first place. Expect familiar air-checks, notorious IDs, and those \u201cdid they really just say that?\u201d moments KNAC fans still talk about. Then, just as your speakers start melting, the new era of KNAC kicks in; fuel-injected with the latest from Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Omens, and The Pretty Reckless, slammed between Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest, along with tastes of Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, and Poison.<\/p>\n
\u201cKNAC was never just a station; it was a lifestyle, a brotherhood, and a giant middle finger to boring radio,\u201d said Gonzo Greg Spillane, Highway Radio\u2019s President of Rock. \u201cBringing it back means unleashing that energy on a whole new generation while giving the old guard their soundtrack back. And no, we\u2019re not asking for permission.\u201d<\/p>\n
The reanimated Pure Rock format will have a massive and immediate footprint, blanketing the critical I-15 corridor from Southern California to Las Vegas. The KNAC network will be heard on:<\/p>\n
96.9 KNAC-FM\u00a0(Lenwood\/Barstow\/Victorville, CA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
94.9 KHDR-FM\u00a0(Baker, CA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
99.7 KHYZ-HD3\u00a0(Mountain Pass, CA \/ Las Vegas, NV)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
And streaming worldwide to the faithful at\u00a0knac.fm<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0knac.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The\u00a0new\u00a0KNAC is anchored by station voice\u00a0Rich Van Slyck; music news and personality bits are delivered throughout the day and night by Gonzo as well as\u00a0Mel Rox, who has previously been heard on KOMP\/Las Vegas, and the late KSJO\/San Jose. Expect to hear additional contributions from legacy KNAC air personalities like\u00a0Thrasher,\u00a0Jack Trash, and more. Sunday nights get extra loud with\u00a0Charlie Kendall\u2019s Metalshop,\u00a0LA Lloyd\u2019s Rock 30, and\u00a0Full Metal Jackie.<\/p>\n About KNAC: About Highway Radio:<\/strong><\/p>\n Highway Radio has, for over four decades, delivered continuous coverage across more than 40,000 square miles of the Mojave\u2019s Interstate 15 and I-40; targeting travelers on their way to Las Vegas and Laughlin. Founded on Howard Hughes\u2019 visionary concept from the late 1970s, Highway Radio continues to thrive under the stewardship of Heftel Broadcasting, combining the reach of a major-market network with the intimacy and relevance of roadside radio.<\/p>\n Media Contact: Links to Website and All Socials<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nOriginally launched in 1986 on\u00a0105.5 FM in Long Beach, CA<\/span>, KNAC became the definitive Southern California home for hard rock and heavy metal. Known for its raw, unfiltered style and deep connection to the rock community, KNAC helped break countless bands and built a global fan base.<\/p>\n
\nGonzo Greg Spillane, President of Rock, Highway Radio
\ngonzo@knac.fm
\n<\/a>702-825-1965<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n