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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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FLASHBACK … Tuff sign license deal with Rhino Entertainment to release “What Comes Around Goes Around” remastered for 30th Anniversary

METAL SLUDGE FLASHBACK May 14th 2025 Hello Sludge faithful… I am re-sharing here to today May 14th – on the Anniversary – of the release of our TUFF debut on Atlantic Records. This article celebrates when I first announced signing an official licensing deal with Rhino Entertainment / Warner Music Group to reissue TUFF “What Comes Around Goes Around” (Atlantic Records) on RLS Records. Thank you so much for all the years of support whether[…]

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POISON TOUR 2026 … Rikki Rockett says: “We got a great offer, and to be honest with you, it’s all in Bret’s (Michaels) lap right now honestly.”

“I think it would be a shame not to do it, because this is our 40th anniversary — all original members. We’re not getting any younger. We can tear it up. We’ve still got it. Let’s do it. That’s how I feel about it.” — Rikki Rockett on the possibility of Poison touring in 2026 ON THE ROAD AGAIN — Exciting news from the Poison camp as it appears the band are 75% confirmed for[…]

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LATE ADDITION … Boardwalk Rock Festival welcomes Rob Zombie to Sat. May 17th lineup after Alice In Chains cancels all remaining 2025 shows

“While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean’s health is our top priority at this moment. Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.” — Alice In Chains issues statement regarding the cancellation of their remaining 2025 schedule OCEANSIDE, Maryland — The Boardwalk Rock Festival has taken a few hits in their lineup over the recent few weeks after first announcing their inaugural event in late 2024. The 2-day[…]

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SUNSET STRIP … Dump Truck loses control and smashes into Hollywood’s iconic ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ rock club

“Unfortunately Tonight’s show with Boy Hits Car at the Whisky A Go Go is canceled due to a dump truck crashing into the building. The Whisky was evacuated and the power is out because the truck also took out a telephone phone and totaled several cars in the parking lot.” — Jake Perry / House Agent ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ HOLLYWOOD, California — A Los Angeles area construction company dump truck lost control this afternoon and slammed into[…]

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