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RIP … Los Angeles area Agent & Promoter Jennifer Perry has Died

LOS ANGELES, California — Sad news today as we report that Jennifer Perry has died. The sad news has started to filter through the industry with condolences being shared on social media… and we have learned that Jennifer was at home in hospice after battling Cancer. Jennifer Perry was instrumental in the Southern California music scene acting as an Agent and Promoter for more than 4 decades. Early in her career Perry was the House[…]

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GOLDEN TICKET ….. Brett Carlisle of Great White auditions on American Idol with bandmates Mark Kendall and Michael Lardie

Brett Carlise of Great White auditions on American Idol with band-mates Mark Kendall and Michael Lardie “Especially when you rock, you’re going to be the poster child for this.” — Lionel Richie on Brett Carlisle and his audition on American Idol NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Brett Carlisle is going to Hollywood and he has the Golden Ticket to prove it. Carlisle auditioned for American Idol and the 28 year old Alabama native nailed his first audition[…]

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CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE circa 2002 “Axl Rose Is A Sludgeaholic!”

“I was hanging out with Axl at the GNR after party in columbus, OH and he told me he read my 20 questions and got a kick out of it.” — Deron Miller / CKY Classic Metal Sludge — Wow… check out the original post from back on November 27th 2002. Below is exactly what we posted back in late 2002 and the Metal Sludge website was still in Pre-K as a mere 4 year[…]

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IS THIS TOUR ON YOUR LIST? ….. FOZZY hits the road in May on their ‘Twisted Faith Tour 2026’ with select U.S. dates

FOZZY and their “Twisted Faith Tour” includes major U.S. festival appearances at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple, with support from Flaw, Spineshank, and Who On Earth. ON THE ROAD — FOZZY are currently in the middle of a U.K. tour that is packing venues front to back with their legion of diehard fans. Next, the band will be stateside this spring with a May run… their ‘Twisted Faith Tour‘ which will take them from[…]

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ATTN: SO. CAL. >>> ROCKAGEDDON with Pearcy/DeMartini, Sebastian Bach and Slaughter hits ‘Yaamava’ Theater’ on February 26th 2026

Rockageddon feat: Pearcy/DeMartini, Sebastian Bach & Slaughter hit “Yaamava’ Theater” Feb. 26th 2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Attention Southern California and all of you Rock Fans, Metal Heads and 80’s Enthusiasts… it’s that time of year as the concerts you know and love are starting to show up on the calendar. ROCKAGEDDON is set to hit Southern California and the night’s triple bill is locked in with Pearcy/DeMartini along with support from Sebastian Bach and Slaughter.[…]

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OCEAN NEWS > The Monsters of Rock Cruise have announced their Pre-Party with Y&T, Madam X and Shot of Poison at Magic City Casino on April 11th 2026

UPDATED: February 10th 2026 The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise have just added more acts to their 2026 pre-party to kick off their annual cruise. MORC have officially announced the full pre-party lineup and it will feature Y&T, Madam X, Shot of Poison and P.B.F. at ‘Magic City Casino’ on Saturday nite April 11th 2026. Also, a special appearance by Soto & Bieler to open the night. The Monsters of Rock Cruise is without a[…]

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CRAZY NIGHTS > Loudness announce 45th Anniversary Tour with select U.S. dates along with an appearance on the Monsters of Rock Cruise

Loudness announce their 45th Anniversary with dates in Europe and the U.S. TOKYO, Japan — Loudness are undoubtedly the biggest Heavy Metal band to ever come out of Japan and they have just announced they are celebrating their 45th Anniversary. The band was founded in 1981 and will now celebrate their 45th year by touring in Japan along with appearing at select shows in Europe and a handful of shows in the U.S. as well.[…]

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RIP ….. 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold Dead at 47 after Cancer Battle

“With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 DOORS DOWN, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, at the age of 47.” — 3 DOORS DOWN MUSIC NEWS — Sad news to report as we learn that 3 DOORS DOWN singer Brad Arnold has died. Arnold was a founding member of the band who went onto sell millions of records starting with their debut smash single “Krytonite”[…]

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BREAKING … Twisted Sister Cancel all Live Shows for 2026 due to a Serious Health Concern for singer Dee Snider

“I’ve also loudly denounced bands who do the farewell tour thing and then come back a few years later; I think it is such a pile of dogshit.” — Dee Snider of Twisted Sister to Ultimate Guitar – February 28th 2023 “If you’re lucky enough to be in a band that people still want to see after fifty years(!), how can you not answer the call? In 2026, Twisted Fucking Sister will hit stages around[…]

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10 QUESTIONS … ALL SINNERS are Boston Metal and just released “We Own the Night” on Rat Pak Records

ALL SINNERS are Boston Metal “I’m so grateful for all the opportunities and as far as a dream bill it may happen this summer….but I can’t reveal it yet!!!” — Michael Golarz BOSTON, Massachusetts — The term Metal is kind of an ’80s word when it comes to a band referencing their sound. But… sometimes what’s old is new again, such is the case with the East Coast group ALL SINNERS. ALL SINNERS proudly defines[…]

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