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REBOOTED … Engines Of Aggression release their first new music “Start A War” in over 25 years

“With plans to drop a full arsenal of new material and storm the festival circuit in 2026, ENGINES OF AGGRESSION are reclaiming their legacy—and this time, they’re doing it on their own terms.” — Engines Of Aggression NEW MUSIC NEWS — Engines Of Aggression were a shooting star in the mid 90’s coming from the Los Angeles music scene along with groups like System Of A Down and Korn. Over time the lineup fluctuated but[…]

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RIP … Kick Axe Guitarist Larry Gillstrom, Dead at 69

“Larry was truly a wonderful, inspirational person and musician who will be missed by his family, band mates, friends and fans worldwide.” — Kick Axe METAL NEWS — Sad news to report as we learn of the passing of Kick Axe guitarist Larry Gillstrom. The guitarist had been battling Cancer for some time but continued to perform live, write and record. Gillstrom helped co-found Kick Axe with Victor Langen (bass guitar) and Gary Langen (drums,[…]

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IRONIC … Michael Sweet of Stryper says he wants musicians to quit complaining: “No one around you wants to hear it. It’s a joy robber, a life sucker and an absolute downer.”

“When one person starts complaining, everyone starts complaining. Stay positive or stop.” — Stryper singer Michael Sweet complaining about complainers SOCIAL MEDIA — In a recent post on his official Facebook page, Stryper frontman Michael Sweet has shared a message to his followers about people who complain. Sweet, 62, the band’s co-founder, chief song-writer and lead vocalist who also holds down some guitar duties is always open to share his thoughts. Late last week on[…]

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WARRANT … Madison ‘Maddi’ Lane talks at length to The Hair Metal Guru about her late Father Jani Lane

“They both let me down in a lot of ways…” — Maddi Lane on her Parents Jani Lane and Rowanne Brewer YOUTUBE PODCASTS — In a brand new interview on The Hair Metal Guru, the latest subject is none other than Maddi Lane. Madison ‘Maddi’ Lane is the youngest daughter of the late Warrant singer Jani Lane, and Miss Lane has grown up to be quite the young woman. Lane, now 27, gives a very[…]

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READY, SET, BASH … The Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash Fall Edition is right around the corner on Sunday August 31st w/ 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 which is just a few weeks away. 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[…]

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RIP … David Roach of Junkyard loses Cancer Battle, Dead at 59

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Roach.” — Junkyard LOS ANGELES, California — We are saddened to report on this unfortunate update today as we share the news of the passing of David Roach. Roach was the frontman and a co-founder of the band Junkyard who had rooted themselves out of Austin Texas before relocating to Southern California in 1986. Roach had been battling an aggressive squamous cell carcinoma[…]

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BRAND NEW MUSIC … Babylon A.D. drops “When The World Stops” via Kivel Records on September 1st

“The band’s new album drops Sept 1st and we promise it will not disappoint the bands loyal fanbase.” — Kivel Records on the new Babylon A.D. release “When The World Stops” NEW MUSIC — The bay area band Babylon A.D. have been around since 1987 and to date have released 5 records starting with their self-titled debut “Babylon A.D.” in 1989 on Arista Records. That debut featured the band’s biggest single to date, “Bang Go[…]

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BENEFIT ….. ROCK FOR HOPE will be Live in Green Bay at EPIC Event Center on August 11th 2025 feat: members of Cinderella, Winger, Dokken and Trixter

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — ROCK FOR HOPE will be putting on a Live Event on Monday August 11th 2025 at EPIC Event Center in Green Bay Wisconsin. The event will feature several guests including; Eric Brittingham (Cinderella), George Lynch (Dokken), Reb Beach (Winger), Pete Evick (Bret Michaels Band), Chad Stewart (Faster Pussycat) and the band Trixter among others. There will be both acoustic and electric sets of music throughout the evening. In addition to the[…]

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HOSPITALIZED … Great White bassist Scott Snyder recently had Emergency Surgery to remove a Massive Tumor from inside of his Brain

“He was subsequently admitted to the hospital where they performed emergency brain surgery a week ago. Although the tumor was largely removed and he initially recovered well, he has since developed blood pressure issues and had to return to the hospital.” — GoFundMe for Scott Snyder of Great White SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Great White bassist Scott Snyder has been challenged by a very serious medical condition. Snyder is facing the battle of his life after[…]

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