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DO NOT DISTURB ….. Ronnie Radke files restraining order against Tommy Lee’s wife Brittany Furlan

Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse and Tommy Lee of Motley Crue‘s wife Brittany Furlan continue to have a beef LOS ANGELES, California — Just as the New Year has started there is already drama in the rock n’ roll world! Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse has filed a restraining order against Brittany Furlan, aka Tommy Lee‘s wife! Radke filed today in Los Angeles (January 5th 2026) and Furlan has now secured an attorney[…]

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PURE ROCK 105.5 … KNAC set to celebrate 40th Anniversary at the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ on Sunset Strip

On January 8, 1986, KNAC 105.5 FM unleashed “Pure Rock” and detonated the music world. LOS ANGELES, California — This week will mark the 40th Anniversary since KNAC first launched their radio brand onto the airwaves and into the ears of hard rock and heavy metal fans across Southern California. Now, to celebrate the milestone the legendary station will hold court at the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go‘ on Sunset Strip Thursday night January 8th 2026. KNAC was originally[…]

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1/21/2026 … The Metal Hall of Fame is taking over Hollywood’s Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Roxy and The Viper Room

>>>The 2026 Inductees are; Chris Holmes, Rikki Rockett, Tracii Guns, Warren DeMartini and Gilby Clarke<<< HOLLYWOOD, California — The new year is off to a fast start and the Metal Hall of Fame is coming to the Sunset Strip on January 21st 2026. The Annual event has a killer lineup that includes an awesome list of new inductees that includes; Chris Holmes (ex-W.A.S.P.), Rikki Rockett (Poison), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Warren DeMartini (Ratt) and Gilby[…]

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40 DEAD, 120 INJURED in NYE FIRE … Swiss nightclub fire is eerily similar to ‘The Station’ nightclub tragedy that killed 100 at a Great White gig in 2003

“A flashover was involved in the 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island that killed 100 people, a disaster that Mr. Kerber said the blaze in Switzerland appeared to resemble. In that case, pyrotechnics ignited by a band playing at the club, the Station, set soundproofing foam lining the walls and ceiling ablaze.” — The New York Times “Everyone was having fun and then I saw someone put a lit sparkler or a firework, like a[…]

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NEW MUSIC … American Jetset drops remake of Jackson Browne’s classic “Running On Empty” to kickoff 2026

“This cover is a classic but it ain’t the one you kept rewinding in your dad’s Mustang. It’s loaded with that Saloon Rock Whiskey Pop energy you know and love.” — American Jetset on their new version of Jackson Browne‘s ‘Running On Empty’ WASHINGTON D.C., U.S.A. — Welcome and Happy New Year to everyone… it’s a new year with new everything so what better way to kick off 2026 than with some brand new music[…]

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HELLO 2026 … Paul Lidel’s new Hard Rock Television Show ‘SUNDAY NIGHT ROCK with Paul Lidel’ on Roku TV has a full schedule for January & February

UPDATED: December 30th 2025 Paul Lidel has been busy lining up guests for his new show ‘Sunday Night Rock with Paul Lidel’ which airs on Sunday night’s on Roku TV. The first few months of 2026 are loaded with new music from bands and artists you know, and some newer bands that you need to know. The current January and February schedule notes the following artists as guests. January 2026 January 4th = All SinnersJanuary[…]

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TWO’S A CROWD ….. Twin Rockers KAMENAR will take their show to the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ w/ CLOSE ENEMIES feat: Tom Hamilton on Sat. Jan. 3rd

“What a legendary, full circle moment to share the stage with Tom Hamilton, the guy that inspired us to pick up instruments and form our band. Throw in The Whisky A Go-Go, one of the most iconic rock venues in the world, it just doesn’t get any better than that!” — Sean and John Kamenar TAMPA, Florida — From the Sunshine State to the Sunset Strip is 2,574 miles by land, but if you fly…[…]

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THE HAIR METAL GURU’s GUESTS … Ray West of Spread Eagle, Jeff Duncan of ODIN / Armored Saint, ex-Warrant guitarist Billy Morris and Anthony Esposito ex-Lynch Mob

“There’s a period of time where we were doing a lot of drugs!” — Jeff Duncan on the Hollywood based band ODIN “I just released a new CD and I wanted to give it to you… he looked at me, threw it in the trash and slammed the door in my face” — Billy Morris on giving Jerry Dixon his CD outside the Warrant tour bus “The constant in my life was alcohol… I drank,[…]

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KISS … Ex-Playboy Playmate Carrie Stevens on the challenges of dating guys after Eric Carr: “They’re Jealous of My Dead Boyfriend”

“They’re jealous of my dead boyfriend” — Carrie Stevens on dating after Eric Carr of Kiss THE HAIR METAL GURU — Former Playboy Playmate Carrie Stevens is the latest guest on The Hair Metal Guru podcast, and she doesn’t hold back. Stevens, 56, is most known for her work with Playboy and her relationship with the late Eric Carr of Kiss. The Guru hosted Stevens on a brand new episode of his popular podcast and[…]

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REUNION NEWS … Mick Sweda issues statement regarding BulletBoys latest reunion with all classic era members

“I want to thank everyone who lent support for the very recent and unexpected development of yet another, and hopefully final, reunification of BBoys.” — Mick Sweda / BulletBoys LOS ANGELES, California — After the recent exciting but shocking reunion announcement from BulletBoys, the band are now all apparently on the same page once again. BulletBoys are scheduled to do shows this weekend in Michigan and Missouri, along with a “Whisky” show in their hometown[…]

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