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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.”

“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. That someone is Michael Sweet of the band Stryper, and he thinks that the hate[…]

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

“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 Bin have officially re-launched and re-branded their channel and show… and it’s now going to[…]

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THE YELLOW ZONE IS FOR … Stryper Cancel Sweden Rock appearance after their Plane is Forced to Return to U.S. for a Faulty Smoke Detector

“Unfortunately, we have to announce that Stryper, who was supposed to play tomorrow at Sweden Rock Festival, is forced to cancel his gig due to unforeseen logistics problems.” — Sweden Rock CONCERT NEWS — The rock band Stryper have cancelled their appearance at the annual Sweden Rock Festival after their flight was forced to return the U.S. midway en-route to Sölvesborg Sweden. The band took to their official Instagram on early Wednesday June 4th and[…]

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VIPER ROOM … Blackboard Jungle celebrates annual reunion on June 7th feat: Glamour Punks, Fizzy Bangers and Special Guest Stevie Rachelle

WEST HOLLYWOOD, California — The annual Blackboard Jungle reunion show hits the Sunset Strip this coming weekend on Saturday June 7th 2025 at The Viper Room. The show has been happening each and every year around the 1st week of June for more than 20 years. This year the lineup will feature other Sunset Strip bands from the same era including the aforementioned Blackboard Jungle, Glamour Punks and Fizzy Bangers along with Circling Saturn and[…]

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READY, SET, ?? … Faster Pussycat Bus Breaks Down 40 Minutes after Leaving Los Angeles on Day #1 of Spring Tour

“It’s always something with us” — Chad Stewart of Faster Pussycat on today’s tour bus break down LOS ANGELES, California — So you wanna be in a band huh? Or perhaps you’re already in a band, but you want to hit the road and go on a U.S. tour! Well, be careful what you wish for, because it’s not always as fun as it might seem. Today is Day #1 of the Spring U.S. Tour[…]

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REALLY? … Vince Neil’s ‘X’ Account Appears to be Flirting with a Young Buxom Blond Model; “Hi Babe” from TheVinceNeil verified ‘X’ account

“Hi babe” — Vince Neil‘s ‘X‘ verified account to a young buxom blond named Emma Scottt on ‘X‘ THE INTERNET — Anyone hungry for drama, rumor, gossip, speculation and dare we add, could this be another Mötley Crüe Catfish situation? A recent X post (Tweet) from a young buxom blond model type shared a message on May 29th that read; “deleting in 12 hours, but whoever likes and says hi, i’ll send a nudie in[…]

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HOLLYWOOD … Crüefest hits ‘Whisky’ on July 12th for annual event with Lëwd and Crüed, Blacklist Union, Poizon’Us, Next Halen & more

THE SUNSET STRIP — The 22nd annual Crüefest hits the world-famous ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go‘ on the Sunset Strip this summer on Saturday July 12th 2025. The event as always, is jam packed with both original bands along with some cool tribute bands as well. The lineup this year features the following; Lëwd and Crüed (A Mötley Crüe tribute), Poizon’Us (A Poison tribute) and Next Halen (A Van Halen Tribute) along with Blacklist Union, Black Valentine, Dead Groove,[…]

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RIP ….. Rock Icon Rick Derringer Dead at 77

“We just sadly heard that Rick Derringer has passed. We did many many shows with Rick back in the 70’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, family & friends. RIP Rick.” — Foghat — Sad news for Rock N’ Roll today as we report on the passing of legendary guitarist, singer and song-writer Rick Derringer. It was reported that Derringer had some health issues and had surgery back on March 11th via his[…]

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GIVE IT TO HIM GOOD … Pete Loran of Trixter unloads on ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach: “You Hate America, I don’t”

“He’s never listened to any of those records. Never, never listened to ’em. Not once. Do you believe him? [Laughs] I don’t believe him. Come on, man.” — Pete Loran of Trixter on Sebastian Bach‘s claims he’s never listened to any other Skid Row singers ARIZONA — Original Trixter frontman Pete Loran has taken to his official YouTube channel and in his latest vlog, he has a message or two for Sebastian Bach. Loran, 58,[…]

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BACK IN THE SADDLE ….. Taime Downe: “I am okay, moving forward, staying positive” in New Interview Promoting Single & Spring Tour

“I am okay, moving forward, staying positive.” — Taime Downe / Faster Pussycat LAS VEGAS, Nevada — In a brand new interview on the This, That & The Other radio show, the subject is none other than Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe. TT&TO is hosted by Troy Patrick Farrell, who has been hosting the show weekly from Sin City since 2017. Downe, 60, just released a brand new Faster Pussycat single ‘Motorbike‘ which we previously[…]

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