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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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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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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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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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CALLING (ALMOST) ALL SINGERS … Skid Row getting ready to make their Announcement for a Real Push to find their next Lead Singer

“I mean, that stuff is really hard to sing. And it’s gotta be the right chemistry, because in our band we get along really great. We get along really well. We’re family, and we need somebody to be family with us.” — Scotti Hill on Skid Row looking for their next singer THE ENTIRE PLANET — Are you an undiscovered bad ass singer and killer rock n’ roll frontman? If so… there is a job[…]

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NEW WEAPON ….. The Rockett Mafia trade Bullets for Blades – Mick Sweda Out, Stacey Blades In

Stacey Blades – Photo Courtesy Facebook “Very excited to announce i’ll be joining Rikki Rocket’s solo band Rockett Mafia. This is gonna be an awesome experience and will be great to share stage with these fine gentlemen!!“” — Stacey Blades LOS ANGELES, California — The Rockett Mafia have just announced a new member adding Stacey Blades on guitar after Mick Sweda has officially returned to BulletBoys. The Rockett Mafia first launched their project in January[…]

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