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BULLSH!T ALERT! … Sebastian Bach on Skid Row’s other singers: “I have never listened to any of them ever. Why would I listen to that?”

“I would need to hear them sing, and I have never listened to any of them ever. Why would I listen to that?” — Sebastian Bach when asked about Skid Row‘s other singers LOS ANGELES, California — During a recent interview at the ‘Rock For Ronnie‘ charity event in Los Angeles, Sebastian Bach was asked for an opinion on the other notable singers who have fronted Skid Row. The interview was by done former Anthrax[…]

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LICENSE TO ILL … Ace Frehley says: “I am ill…”, Pulls Out of his Weekend Shows at ‘Brat-Fest’ in Wisconsin and ‘Arcada Theater’ in Illinois

“I wanted to let you all know that I will sadly be unable to perform this weekend on Friday May 23 at Brat Fest in Madison, Wisconsin, or Saturday May 24 at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois.” — Ace Frehley NOT ON THE ROAD — Ace Frehley has pulled out of his weekend shows after falling ill according to a statement from the former KISS guitarist. Frehley was slated to appear at the[…]

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SUMMER TOUR ….. Enuff Z’Nuff and PERMACRUSH announce Tour Dates in the U.S. and Canada

“You’re all invited to this musical extravaganza, so saddle up for this Rock and roll rodeo!” — Chip Z’Nuff / Enuff Z’Nuff ON THE ROAD AGAIN — Summer is upon us and lots of bands are hitting the road, including Enuff Z’Nuff. Enuff Z’Nuff are lead by their co-founder, bassist and frontman Chip Z’Nuff. The Chicago based Z’Nuff and his band will be bringing special guests, PERMACRUSH with them on this 15 date run which[…]

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TOUR NEWS … TRIXTER are Ready to Hit the Road for their ‘SCORCHIN’ Summer Tour 2025

“Two of my favorite things in the world to do…..Enjoy the Summer & Rock Trixter Tunes with my bro, PJ Farley, All Across The USA!!!” — Steve Brown PARAMUS, New Jersey — The latest tour news is that New Jersey’s very own TRIXTER will be hitting the road this summer for a minimum of 20 shows. TRIXTER had been relatively quiet in the last decade or so, but in recent years the group have started[…]

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READY, SET, BASH … The Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash Fall Edition is set for Sunday August 31st 2025 with WINGER, BulletBoys, TRIXTER, Killer Dwarfs & More

THE SUNSET STRIP — Here it is, the Fall Edition of the annual Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash is set for Sunday August 31st 2025. This fall lineup is a stellar one for sure, with headliners WINGER, support from Hollywood’s very own BulletBoys, TRIXTER is coming in from New Jersey, Michale Graves along with (hed) p.e. from Orange County and Killer Dwarfs from Canada. These events are always standing room only from the time[…]

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RIP … Chris Hager former Rough Cutt and Ratt guitarist Dead at 67

“I am very saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend, guitarist and musician Christopher (Chris) Hager today.” — Stephen Pearcy LOS ANGELES, California — Today we’re breaking some very unfortunate news as we report the passing of rock guitarist Chris Hager. Hager was a founding member of Mickey Ratt in San Diego with Stephen Pearcy after the pair first met nearly 50 years ago. Hager eventually went onto play in Rough Cutt[…]

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BOOK NOW – Monsters of Rock Cruise add more New Bands to their ‘Rock The Nations’ Cruise April 12th-17th 2026, Dozens of Acts set to appear

UPDATED May 19th 2025 The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise have just added a few more acts to their 2026 edition of their annual water festival and Tickets are on sale for the following groups, on the following dates noted below. Thursday – May 15, 2025 @ 2 pm Eastern for MORC 2025 Alumni Guests > HERE Monday – May 19, 2025 @ 2 pm Eastern for All Alumni Guests > HERE Thursday – May[…]

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WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS … Vince Neil and Rain Hannah are Officially Done, Sources Allege his Longtime Girlfriend was Having an Affair

GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS — It’s been a busy week for bad news in the Mötley Crüe camp and the latest is, Vince Neil has officially broken up with his longtime girlfriend Rain Hannah. Sources on the inside are alleging that she was having an affair, and he’s fed up. Earlier this week it was also reported that Tommy Lee and his wife Brittany Furlan were also on the skids and living separately for the last[…]

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SHOUT AT THE DRINKING … Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are Separated, Arguing Over the Mötley Crüe Drummer’s Alcohol Use

“Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are separated, possibly heading for divorce, and his drinking is at the center of the split.” — TMZ LOS ANGELES, California — Say it isn’t so! The latest from the rock n’ roll world is that Tommy Lee and his wife Brittany Furlan are currently splits-ville. Sources close to the couple have said that Lee has been drinking heavily and they’ve urged him to get sober but he has resisted[…]

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HATERS … Today I will Celebrate the Anniversary of the TUFF major label debut, and share some Hate Mail from Warner Brothers Records back in 1987

“When I joined the band in the summer of 1987, I was 21, and the only one even old enough to drink… but oddly, I was the only one who didn’t drink.” — Stevie Rachelle / TUFF THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY — Today I have decided to celebrate the Anniversary of our major label debut from TUFF. Today is May 14th and today is also the date, that back in 1991, a[…]

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