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January 18, 2026

CRY TOUGH … Rikki Rockett explains to Page Six that Bret Michaels was looking to earn 6x what the others will make: “It’s like $6 to every one of our dollars. You just can’t work that way.”

“I don’t do this just for the money. I do have a love for this, absolutely. But at the same time, you don’t want to go out and work really hard just to make somebody else a bunch of money.” — Rikki Rockett on Poison‘s 2026 summer tour offer, and how he feels about Bret Michaels LOS ANGELES, California — A recent story has hit Page Six about Poison and how their planned 40th Anniversary[…]

January 17, 2026

WAS IT AN STD OR? … John Corabi explains how it evolved and who gave him the nickname ‘Crabby’

John Corabi – Photo courtesy Facebook WHAT’S IN A NAME — John Corabi has officially went on the record to explain how he got the nickname ‘Crabby‘, and it’s not what you think says the singer. Corabi, 66, is a Philadelphia native who moved to Los Angeles in 1986 with his then former band Angora (previously Raggedy Andy) that eventually dissolved and led to the singer forming The Scream with other Los Angeles based musicians[…]

January 15, 2026

FIFTY YEARS of NAMM – 1976/2026 …. The annual National Association of Music Merchants hits Anaheim California January 20-24th

NAMM invades Anaheim California January 20th-24th 2026 ANAHEIM, California — The annual National Association of Music Merchants exhibit & convention invades Southern California in late January 2026, and there are events and happenings from morning til after midnight for 5 days straight. The event also known as the NAMM convention will take place from January 20th – 24th, but the actual exhibits will happen January 22nd – 24th (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). The NAMM show[…]

January 13, 2026

CHANNELING KANE ROBERTS ….. Johnny Monaco hits the Weights and the Heavy Bag to start off 2026 as Rock Star friends chime-in with comments

“Love the sweat suit. I go 3-4 times a week now.” — Donnie Vie / former Enuff Z’Nuff singer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — We’re just days into 2026 and like every January people in droves are hitting the gym, starting a new diet and doing their best to stick to those New Year’s resolutions. That includes musicians and rock stars alike… including guitarist extraordinaire Johnny Monaco. Monaco as most know, is a talented guy when[…]

January 12, 2026

DIRTY & DANGEROUS ….. Paul Lidel talks to Metal Sludge about his bands past and present, his favorite guitarists and his new music show on Roku TV

Paul Lidel – Photo: Td Lep “I went from playing guitar a couple hours a day to playing all day everyday. Seeing him was absolutely life changing for me.” — Paul Lidel on Randy Rhoads METAL SLUDGE ENTERTAINMENT — In our first interview of 2026 we’re bringing you a cool piece with rock guitarist Paul Lidel. Lidel was originally in Dirty Looks and then became part of Dangerous Toys, he’s also got a new project[…]

January 12, 2026

GONE CATFISHING … Tommy Lee’s wife Brittany Furlan has just filed a Restraining Order against Ronnie Radke, but she was Denied

“Ronnie Radkie is unhinged and obsessed with me.” — Brittany Furlan LOS ANGELES, California — Have you ever been catfished? Well, apparently it’s not just an MTV reality TV show, but in fact, it’s happening in real life to everyday people and even celebrities. Now, onto some more crazy news between Tommy Lee‘s wife Brittany Furlan and Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke, and their on-going catfish drama. The latest is… Furlan just went to[…]

January 12, 2026

MEMORY LANE ….. Lita Ford recalls seeing Black Sabbath and joining The Runaways as a Teenager, then going solo and recording “Close My Eyes Forever” with Ozzy Osbourne

“I didn’t know where I was going, I didn’t have any money and I didn’t have any tickets” — Lita Ford on hitch-hiking to the California Jam in 1974 LOS ANGELES, California — A brand new episode of the Get On The Bus podcast just dropped over the weekend and their latest guest is The Queen of Heavy Metal, Lita Ford! Ford talks about her early teen years growing up in Southern California and joining[…]

January 9, 2026

#WTF … Tattooed Long-Haired Harley Rider Arrested for Having 100 Stolen Skeletons and Corpses in Basement

“Cops say they searched Gerlach’s home in Ephrata, PA, and discovered 100 sets of full or partial human remains in his basement.” — TMZ DELAWARE COUNTY, Pennsylvania — Halloween isn’t for another 10 months but that didn’t stop this crazy SOB from hanging skeletons and posing with skulls. The difference is, the skeletons, skulls and corpses Jonathan Gurlach was playing with were not from Spencer’s Gifts or the local Halloween outlet! Nope, Gurlach has been[…]

January 7, 2026

RED ROOM NEWS … Jizzy Pearl drops reality check video to Jon E Love as both move forward with their own version of Love/Hate

“Pretty much every famous band that still plays in 2026 is compromised of members who were not part of the original lineup. That’s a fact. Some of the original guys have retired, and a lot of them have just, died.” — Jizzy Pearl LOS ANGELES, California — Seeing double again… as there are now officially two versions of Love/Hate. Going back about a quarter century there was an on-going battle between a couple of L.A.[…]

January 6, 2026

LIVE PODCAST … Beardo & Weirdo with Craig Gass and Chris Kael of 5FDP hit ‘The Grove Anaheim’ in Southern California Jan. 24th

ANAHEIM, California — Do you have a beard? Are you a weirdo? Or… perhaps, both apply in your world. Well, if either of these fit or interest you… then save the date, mark the calendar and order your tickets now! The Beardo & Weirdo podcast is coming to ‘The Grove‘ in Anaheim California on Saturday January 24th 2026. Beardo & Weirdo is a podcast that features co-hosts comedian Craig Gass and rocker Chris Kael. This[…]

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