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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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REVIEWS / PODCASTS / SOCIAL MEDIA

SKID ROW and SWEETWATER have Partnered to Officially Launch their Worldwide Search for New Vocalist

“Auditions open today, marking the beginning of a new chapter.” — Skid Row on looking for their new singer THE WORLD –– It’s official… Skid Row have just partnered with Sweetwater and launched a worldwide search for their new vocalist. This very subject was recently teased when Scotti Hill was interviewed by The Music Universe and said: “In about a week we’re gonna make an announcement.” Metal Sludge covered this earlier in the week with[…]

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NEWS FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

RECORD STORE DAY … Mötley Crüe set to release ‘Live Wire’ Single as 12″ E.P. on Color Vinyl

LOS ANGELES –– Mötley Crüe are going back to the start of their career – to early 1981 – and they will be taking the fans with them. The band have just announced that they are releasing a 12″ E.P. featuring “Live Wire” as part of Record Store Day on April 18th 2026. The Mötley Crüe press release says it’s been “out of print for 45 years“, and the band is making a radio-only style[…]

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