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LOVE MACHINE … Blackie Lawless shares message of support to former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes

August 3, 2026

W.A.S.P. – Steve Riley, Chris Holmes, Randy Piper and Blackie Lawless – Photo: Mark ‘WEISSGUY’ Weiss / 1984 Metal Sludge / August 3rd 2026 — Blackie Lawless has publicly called on the W.A.S.P. community to “support” and “honor” former lead guitarist Chris Holmes following the news of Holmes’ prostate cancer diagnosis. As of August 2026, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless issued

RIP >>> L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dead at 59 After Brain Cancer Battle

July 19, 2026

Jennifer Finch of L7 has passed away at 59 “With a very heavy heart we announce that our beloved bandmate, friend, and fellow troublemaker Jennifer Finch has passed away today.“ — L7 July 19th 2026 — Sad news from the rock world today as we report Jennifer Finch of L7 has died. Finch had been battling what has been described as an

BULLET BULGE ….. BulletBoys guitarist Mick Sweda creates a Huge Distraction at the latest Picktown Palooza Festival

July 15, 2026

I have never seen… anything… so big in my life.” — Kristie Kemper / QFM96 on BulletBoys‘ guitarist Mick Sweda‘s junk July 15th 2026 — It’s not every day that a musician’s bulging junk is one of the most memorable things to happen at a rock show, but… it appears that is exactly what happened last weekend at the Picktown

< NEW LEAD SINGER WANTED > Jizzy Pearl Announces his time in Quiet Riot is Coming to an End

July 14, 2026

Quiet Riot is… Alex Grossi (Guitar), Johnny Kelly (Drums), Rudy Sarzo (Bass), Jizzy Pearl (Vocals) “Hey Everyone—I have decided to leave Quiet Riot.“ — Jizzy Pearl / July 14th 2026 (full statement is shared below) July 14th 2026 — In a brand new social media post, Jizzy Pearl has announced he is leaving Quiet Riot. The band currently have the

<GLAM / SLEAZE / ROCK N’ ROLL> Looking Back to the Sunset Strip in an issue of SCRATCH Magazine Featuring Guns N’ Roses, Poison and Faster Pussycat

July 10, 2026

Axl Rose in SCRATCH magazine / Hollywood, California / May 1986 July 10th 2026 — What was happening on the Sunset Strip 40 years ago… well if you check out the photos below it’ll give you a pretty good idea. These amazing images are from SCRATCH magazine May 1986… a local zine that preceeded Rock City News, Hollywood Rocks, Screamer

ATTACK OF KNIGHT … Mark Knight unloads on former BANG TANGO band-mates on Facebook again: “Personally I Got Gaslighted By A Couple Members, I Am Sure You Can Guess Who”

July 5, 2026

Classic BANG TANGO lineup in RIP Magazine – Photo: Glen LaFerman “Kyle Kyle who I will never get on a stage again with got pissy with me over a god damn pick indorsment I landed for the band.” — Mark Knight / Bang Tango July 5th 2026 — Former Bang Tango guitarist Mark Knight has unloaded on a few of his

POUR SOME SUGAR ON THIS … Phil Collen of Def Leppard sits down with Get On The Bus and says: “Bon Scott Looked Like he had Just Been Let Out of Prison”

June 30, 2026

“Bon Scott looked like he had just been let out of prison” — Phil Collen / Def Leppard June 30th 2026 — A brand new episode of Get On The Bus has just hit Youtube and their guest is Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen. Collen sits down and shares a ton of interesting history which goes back to the late

< HAIR METAL CHAOS SHOW #7 > We have a Big Announcement for Tonight June 30th on HAIR METAL CHAOS w/ The Guru & Rachelle

June 30, 2026

“We’re going to announce something awesome… and it pertains to next month and July is going to be absolutely awesome… we can’t wait for you to hear about this.” — Hair Metal Chaos June 30th 2026 — Are you ready for more HAIR METAL CHAOS? Well, we cannot wait to share with you with what we’ve got planned next! This Tuesday

> ATTN: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA < SLAUGHTER, QUIET RIOT and TUFF set to Invade Orange County on Friday July 24th at “The Grove Of Anaheim” for 80’s Rock Triple Bill

June 28, 2026

Tickets for the Slaughter, Quiet Riot, Tuff show Friday July 24th are on sale now! June 28th 2026 — Hello Southern California… are you ready for a summer full of rock n’ roll? Well if you answered yes, make sure to save the date and mark your calendar for Friday nite July 24th as the ‘Grove Of Anaheim‘ is set to host SLAUGHTER,

<<<< CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ >>>> Why Today, Thursday June 25th, Means So Much to Me and My Journey: By Stevie Rachelle

June 25, 2026

Steve Lauxes age 21 – My apartment in Oshkosh Wisconin – Saturday June 20th 1987 – Photo By: Me “39 years ago, I was headed to Midway Airport in Chicago with a 1-way ticket in hand… that I had bought just 72 hours earlier.” — Stevie Rachelle / Tuff June 25th 1987 — Today is a special day for me,

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LOVE MACHINE … Blackie Lawless shares message of support to former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes

RIP >>> L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dead at 59 After Brain Cancer Battle

BULLET BULGE ….. BulletBoys guitarist Mick Sweda creates a Huge Distraction at the latest Picktown Palooza Festival

< NEW LEAD SINGER WANTED > Jizzy Pearl Announces his time in Quiet Riot is Coming to an End

<GLAM / SLEAZE / ROCK N’ ROLL> Looking Back to the Sunset Strip in an issue of SCRATCH Magazine Featuring Guns N’ Roses, Poison and Faster Pussycat

ATTACK OF KNIGHT … Mark Knight unloads on former BANG TANGO band-mates on Facebook again: “Personally I Got Gaslighted By A Couple Members, I Am Sure You Can Guess Who”

POUR SOME SUGAR ON THIS … Phil Collen of Def Leppard sits down with Get On The Bus and says: “Bon Scott Looked Like he had Just Been Let Out of Prison”

< HAIR METAL CHAOS SHOW #7 > We have a Big Announcement for Tonight June 30th on HAIR METAL CHAOS w/ The Guru & Rachelle

> ATTN: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA < SLAUGHTER, QUIET RIOT and TUFF set to Invade Orange County on Friday July 24th at “The Grove Of Anaheim” for 80’s Rock Triple Bill

<<<< CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ >>>> Why Today, Thursday June 25th, Means So Much to Me and My Journey: By Stevie Rachelle

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