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CHANGES … Carmine Appice: “Marcie Free told me a couple months ago… that she’s very pissed off that she did that. Cuz, there’s no life in that… you can’t find a partner.”

June 18, 2025

“Marcie Free told me a couple month’s ago… that she’s ahh, very pissed off that she did that. Cuz, there’s no life in that… you can’t find a partner.” — Carmine Appice on The Hair Metal Guru / June 2025 THE HAIR METAL GURU — In the latest episode of The Hair Metal Guru‘s podcast on YouTube, the subject is

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Drum Legend Carmine Appice – Date: May 2nd 2000

June 16, 2025

“I won a contest on tour with Rod Stewart in Australia who could bang the most chicks .. I won!!!” — Carmine Appice CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE — In another of our endless list of Classic Metal Sludge interviews, this week we’re re-sharing our official 20 Questions with Carmine Appice from 25 years ago. That’s correct… 25 years later, almost to

THE FIRST TIME EVER … WARRANT “Ultraphobic” gets Vinyl release by DEKO Entertainment to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

June 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES, California — In a series of celebratory releases by boutique labels and distributors, WARRANT and their 4th album “Ultraphobic” are the latest 80’s act to see a Vinyl release for the first time ever by DEKO Entertainment. WARRANT had huge success with their debut “Dirty, Rotten, Filthy, Stinkin’, Rich” (1989), the follow-up “Cherry Pie” (1990) and their final

SAD BUT TRUE … Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: ‘I Miss’ DAVE MUSTAINE

June 15, 2025

“I miss Dave too. Look, some of some of the best stories of my life begin with ‘the time me and Dave‘ — fill in the blank. You know what I mean?” — David Ellefson on Dave Mustaine of Megadeth Blabbermouth — In a new interview with The Delz Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his current relationship

TUFF singer Stevie Rachelle Shares Director’s Concept for MTV Video “I Hate Kissing You Goodbye”, explains why a Ballad was Picked First

June 11, 2025

“Today is June 11th, it’s the Anniversary date of our first ever MTV video shoot back in 1991” — Stevie Rachelle / Tuff THE MUSIC INDUSTRY — Have you ever wondered how your favorite MTV video was created from scratch, or what kind of planning went into it? Well, I will try to give you some insight as to how

BULLETBOYS ….. Mick Sweda Spills His Guts Out in a Brand New 90 Minute Interview with The Hair Metal Guru

June 10, 2025

“Are you done with BulletBoys?” — The Hair Metal Guru “Yes!” — Mick Sweda THE HAIR METAL GURU — The latest from The Hair Metal Guru is a brand new 90 minute action packed interview with Mick Sweda. Sweda, 65, has had a career spanning 40+ years including stints with King Kobra, BulletBoys, The Hot Summers and more recently The

I THINK I LOVE YOU ….. Rikki Rockett of Poison unloads on fellow drummer Troy Patrick Farrell over ICE RAIDS and current Unrest in Los Angeles

June 9, 2025

“This is why I won’t do your podcast. Please, don’t ever ask me.” — Rikki Rockett of Poison to Troy Patrick Farrell LOS ANGELES, California — What does the drummer from Poison, the youngest member of The Brady Bunch and Chicago’s very own Troy Patrick Farrell have in common? If you read the rest of this nonsense, you will soon

GREAT HEIST … Rockers Great White have Reported that some Personal Items were Stolen from their Dressing Room while on Stage at Aquafest

June 8, 2025

“Whoever stole my backpack and Mark Kendall’s jacket tonight out of the trailer, I just filed a police report and there WERE CAMERAS back there.” — Brett Carlisle / Great White RICE LAKE, Wisconsin — The Los Angeles based rock band Great White are the latest victims to theft while on the road. Great White appeared at the annual Aquafest

HATERS UNDER COMMAND … Stryper singer Michael Sweet says: “I’ve come to the Conclusion that the Hate for this Band Stems from Hatred for God.”

June 6, 2025

“Some people just love to hate. Hate us. Jealousy, envy? Who knows. Who cares. I’ve come to the conclusion that the hate for this band stems from hatred for God. It’s deep. It’s sad. It’s pathetic. Its shallow. It’s pointless.” — Michael Sweet / Stryper THE INTERNET — Someone is upset again… and he’s voicing his opinion on social media.

BORN TO BE WILD … 80’s Recycle Bin launches brand new Youtube Channel GET ON THE BUS with ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony

June 5, 2025

“The new channel name also brings brand new interviews with all your music favs shot in our beautiful mobile, state-of-the-art broadcast studio. We will be taking our journey on the road to festivals, concerts, events… wherever the music takes us.” — Drew ‘Rose’ Hannah / Get On The Bus LOS ANGELES, California — Our friends over at 80’s Metal Recycle

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CHANGES … Carmine Appice: “Marcie Free told me a couple months ago… that she’s very pissed off that she did that. Cuz, there’s no life in that… you can’t find a partner.”

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Drum Legend Carmine Appice – Date: May 2nd 2000

THE FIRST TIME EVER … WARRANT “Ultraphobic” gets Vinyl release by DEKO Entertainment to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

SAD BUT TRUE … Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: ‘I Miss’ DAVE MUSTAINE

TUFF singer Stevie Rachelle Shares Director’s Concept for MTV Video “I Hate Kissing You Goodbye”, explains why a Ballad was Picked First

BULLETBOYS ….. Mick Sweda Spills His Guts Out in a Brand New 90 Minute Interview with The Hair Metal Guru

I THINK I LOVE YOU ….. Rikki Rockett of Poison unloads on fellow drummer Troy Patrick Farrell over ICE RAIDS and current Unrest in Los Angeles

GREAT HEIST … Rockers Great White have Reported that some Personal Items were Stolen from their Dressing Room while on Stage at Aquafest

HATERS UNDER COMMAND … Stryper singer Michael Sweet says: “I’ve come to the Conclusion that the Hate for this Band Stems from Hatred for God.”

BORN TO BE WILD … 80’s Recycle Bin launches brand new Youtube Channel GET ON THE BUS with ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony

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