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THE HAIR METAL GURU … Jani Lane’s friend Shawn Zavodney asked the late Warrant singer: “Which side of the Casket do you want me to Hold?”

“That was his coffin for a long time, those Hotel rooms.” — Shawn Zavodney on his friend Jani Lane YOUTUBE — In a brand new episode on The Hair Metal Guru the guest is Shawn Zavodney. At first glance, not many people will recognize the name Shawn Zavodney, but he was a good friend of Jani Lane‘s and also played keyboards for the late Warrant singer on various tours. Zavodney also an Ohio native like[…]

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ROLL CALL … The music of RATT as performed by Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini hits ‘The Grove’ in Anaheim, CA. on Sat. Aug. 30th

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA — It’s been a while since Southern California has had a proper taste of RATT but that all changes later this month. Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini will be performing ‘The Music of RATT‘ at “The Grove” in Anaheim California on Saturday August 30th 2025 with very special guests VIXEN. The Pearcy & DeMartini duo are responsible for countless catchy songs from their extensive RATT catalog, which features ripping guitar solos, hook-filled melodies[…]

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REVIEW … The Return of Savatage: A Legendary Reunion in London England and at ‘Hellfest 2025’ in Clisson France

The Return of Savatage: A Legendary Reunion in London and at Hellfest 2025 by Alison “MetalBabe” Cohen LIVE REVIEWS — Words can’t describe the emotion, excitement, and fulfillment I experienced this summer while making my Savatage dreams come true. When I realized the “Return of Savatage” was really happening, my goal was to see them twice: headlining, and at a festival. It made the most sense to catch their third show in London, England at[…]

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40 YEARS LATER … Autograph classic voice Steve Plunkett has just released “Turn Up The Radio – 2025”

“Now, for the 40th anniversary, I wanted to ‘Sign In Again’ with all-new recordings and a 2025 sonic take.“ — Steve Plunkett on re-recording the Autograph debut as a solo release NEW MUSIC NEWS — The classic Autograph voice and frontman Steve Plunkett has just released a brand new 2025 version of the band’s signature song “Turn Up The Radio.” Plunkett, 71, left Autograph for good when the band disbanded in 1989. Now a full[…]

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RINSE, REPEAT ….. Sebastian Bach explains why he Texted all of Skid Row this message: ‘F#@% you. F#@% off.’

“I was under the impression that we (Skid Row) were gonna get back together.” — Sebastian Bach THE INTERNET — In a recent interview with Rock Daydream Nation former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach has opened up about a near miss in the way of a reunion with his old band. Bach, 57, talked with Peter Kerr about a few things including how the guys were (according to Bach) going to get back together in[…]

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NOT HAPPY ….. Ted Poley of Danger Danger has Blasted the Airlines in an Online Rant Telling Readers that Flying is “Miserable” and vows to Cut Back on “Fly-Dates”

“It’s amazing to me how things have changed for the worse over the years.” — Ted Poley on flying FACEBOOK — Danger Danger frontman Ted Poley is not happy and has unloaded a long detailed rant on Facebook late last week where he blasts the airline and travel industry. Poley, 63, is not one to mince words – not even when he should – at least history along the way has shown that… but of[…]

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1,2,3,4 … Mötley Crüe’s John 5 sits down with ‘Get On The Bus’ and talks Manson, Zombie and a solo tour doing 50 Shows in 50 States in 50 Days

“Marilyn Manson gave me my name John 5” — John 5 CALIFORNIA — In the latest episode on the ‘Get On The Bus‘ channel, the guest is none other than Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5. The interview with 5 starts with him talking about humble beginnings dropping out of High School to move to Los Angeles. 5, real name John Lowery is a native of Grosse Pointe Michigan which has roughly 5,000 residents as of[…]

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ANKH WARRIOR … Vinnie Vincent the former KISS guitarist will appear at the ‘Chiller Theatre’ Expo in person on October 24th & 25th

“The Ankh Warrior himself will be making a Rare Appearance at Chiller Theatre in NJ in October!! Vinnie Vincent will be attending Friday & Saturday to sign autographs & take photos with fans in his Ankh Warrior KISS era face paint.” — Vinnie Vincent Facebook Group CONVENTION NEWS — Vinnie Vincent the ANKH WARRIOR himself will make a rare in person appearance at the ‘Chiller Theatre‘ in Parsippany New Jersey this fall on October 24th[…]

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CANCELLED … Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil has just cancelled his next solo show in St. Louis scheduled for next Friday August 22nd

“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the up coming Vince Neil performance has best online pharmacy with fast delivery azeetop for sale with the lowest prices today in the USA been cancelled.” — River City Casino & Hotel CONCERT NEWS — After making a big comeback a few weeks ago after a near year layoff, Vince Neil has just cancelled his next solo show. Neil was scheduled to appear at “River City Casino” in St. Louis Missouri[…]

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2 OF THE 3 … Members of Cinderella are open to a ‘One-Off’ reunion show to honor their late guitarist Jeff LaBar

“Yeah. I would be open to it, and I’m sure Fred would too.” — Eric Brittingham on the possibility of best online pharmacy with fast delivery bimatoprost with the lowest prices today in the USA a Cinderella one-off tribute show for Jeff LaBar REUNION NEWS — Recent interviews with former members of the band Cinderella have started to make the rounds, and there has been talk of a possible ‘One-Off‘ reunion show. The subject of[…]

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