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RECENT NEWS

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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REVIEWS / PODCASTS / SOCIAL MEDIA

RODENT ROCK ….. Stephen Pearcy announces Pearcy/DeMartini dates for 2026 along with some Solo shows

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — The lead rodent Stephen Pearcy is Back For More in 2026. Pearcy, 69, has just announced a mix of solo shows and some appearances with Pearcy/DeMartini… the 1-2 punch from Ratt that features Pearcy along with his partner-in-crime Warren DeMartini. (all shows shared below) The pair were recently out and about to attend the Metal Hall of Fame awards show in Hollywood that inducted DeMartini along with fellow Sunset Strip veterans;[…]

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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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