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July 11, 2014

Tom Keifer says it was KISS bassist Gene Simmons who first discovered Cinderella, not Jon Bon Jovi.

Tom Keifer says it was KISS bassist Gene Simmons who first discovered Cinderella, not Jon Bon Jovi. Big Music Geek — I’ll be the first to admit that when I was initially approached regarding worshiping at the First Holy Church Of Cinderella via a Junior High classmate circa Long Cold Winter (1988), I was more than a little apprehensive. This was, after all, a ‘serious’ Glam Metal group and I, not knowing any[…]

July 9, 2014

Sebastian Bach says; “Don’t get married! Stupidest fucking thing I ever did." But then claims he'd marry his girlfriend if she wanted him to.

Sebastian Bach says; “Don’t get married! Stupidest fucking thing I ever did” but then claims he’d marry his girlfriend. Europe – Sebastian Bach is currently on tour in Europe in support of his recent solo release “Give ‘Em Hell”. Bach is playing select festival dates and solo club shows to fill in the tour holes. The former Skid Row screamer recently talked backstage at the Sonisphere Festival about his history of drinking and[…]

July 5, 2014

Juan Croucier comments on the state of Ratt and says, "We are not broken up!"

Juan Croucier comments on the state of Ratt and says “We are not broken up!” Facebook — In recent facebook posts Juan Croucier the rodent bassist has commented on the status of the band Ratt. Croucier claims the band has not broke up and explains to fans, “Things are on hold at the moment.” See screen caps below. However according to the Ratt wikipedia Stephen Pearcy is once again listed as a former member. Ratt has had its ups and downs over their career. It[…]

July 3, 2014

Motley Crue gets booed on opening night of their "The Final Tour" – 3 songs in the show is stopped and delayed for equipment repairs.

Motley Crue gets booed on opening night of their “The Final Tour” GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The crowd wasn’t saying “Cruuuuuuuue.” They were saying something else that rhymed with it. To put it politely, Motley Crue did not have a good night Wednesday at Van Andel Arena. It was the official kickoff of the band’s 70-odd-date “Final Tour” – its last-ever go-round, they promise – and some glitches are to be expected. But the train derailed[…]

June 30, 2014

L.A. Guns guitarist arrested at US border upon re-entering states from Canada! Source alleges the charge is possession.

L.A. Guns guitarist arrested at US border upon re-entering states from Canada, source alleges for possession! Michigan — L.A. Guns guitarist Michael Grant just posted on his official facebook that he was arrested last night trying to re-enter the United States from Canada. The rock guitarist also mentions he spent the night in a Michigan jail cell and will go to trial in 2 weeks. Usually it’s the other way around, and musicians are kept[…]

June 29, 2014

Judas Priest and Steel Panther to team up for fall US tour.

Judas Priest and Steel Panther to team up for fall US tour. Revolver — Supporting their 17th studio album overall, ‘Redeemer of Souls’ (due out July 8), Judas Priest will be touring the US in the fall, with dates running throughout October and for most of November. Steel Panther will be “special guests” for all the dates. News about a special fan pre-sale for tickets, merchandise bundles and more will be announced soon. Visit[…]

June 29, 2014

Eddie Trunk takes another pot shot at Steel Panther; "It just feels like a disconnect for me to see icons like Judas Priest taking what is basically the modern day Spinal Tap on tour."

Eddie Trunk takes another shot at Steel Panther; “It just feels like a disconnect for me to see icons like Judas Priest taking what is basically the modern day Spinal Tap on tour.” Eddie Trunk — Eddie Trunk seems to have taken yet another pot shot at the Los Angeles based rockers Steel Panther. Trunk appears to have had an on-going subliminal grudge against the kings of Sunset Strip for years. In his most recent ranting[…]

June 26, 2014

Cruefest hits the world famous "Whisky-A-Go-Go" in Hollywood for their annual event July 26th.

Cruefest hits the world famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” in Hollywood for their annual event July 26th. 2014 Charity Event Cruefest Hollywood Announced The 13th Annual Cruefest Hollywood will be held July 26th, 2014 at the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood, California. Since it’s inception in 2001, Cruefest Hollywood has been a musical event organized by the fans of the rock band Motley Crue and all proceeds are donated to the Skylar Neil Foundation.[…]

June 26, 2014

Quiet Riot to release new music with "10" features bonus live tracks with the late Kevin Dubrow and a guest appearance by Rudy Sarzo.

Quiet Riot issue promo video for new music release “10” featuring tracks with the late Kevin Dubrow YouTube — From the world of youtube the band Quiet Riot have dropped their latest video promo for a new music release titled “10”. It might come as a surprise to some, but the new release will also feature 4 live tracks from the group’s late frontman Kevin Dubrow. An added bonus for the Quiet Riot faithful, the[…]

June 25, 2014

George Lynch details Dokken doing cocaine off of Freddy Krueger's razor glove during the "Dream Warriors" video shoot.

George Lynch discusses Dokken doing cocaine with Freddy Krueger on the set of “Dream Warriors” video for “A Nightmare On Elm Street 3” YouTube — George Lynch checks in with ‘The Five Count’ radio show and discusses his 40 years in music. The world renown Guitar God talks in detail about his history with Ozzy Osbourne, Lynch Mob, KXM and the soon to be renamed Tooth N’ Nail project, which Lynch refers to as: “Dokken without Don (Dokken).” “Michael[…]