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CRAZY NIGHTS > Loudness announce 45th Anniversary Tour with select U.S. dates along with an appearance on the Monsters of Rock Cruise

February 10, 2026

Loudness announce their 45th Anniversary with dates in Europe and the U.S. TOKYO, Japan — Loudness are undoubtedly the biggest Heavy Metal band to ever come out of Japan and they have just announced they are celebrating their 45th Anniversary. The band was founded in 1981 and will now celebrate their 45th year by touring in Japan along with appearing

SKID ROW and SWEETWATER have Partnered to Officially Launch their Worldwide Search for New Vocalist

February 5, 2026

“Auditions open today, marking the beginning of a new chapter.” — Skid Row on looking for their new singer THE WORLD –– It’s official… Skid Row have just partnered with Sweetwater and launched a worldwide search for their new vocalist. This very subject was recently teased when Scotti Hill was interviewed by The Music Universe and said: “In about a

RODENT ROCK ….. Stephen Pearcy announces Pearcy/DeMartini dates for 2026 along with some Solo shows

February 4, 2026

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — The lead rodent Stephen Pearcy is Back For More in 2026. Pearcy, 69, has just announced a mix of solo shows and some appearances with Pearcy/DeMartini… the 1-2 punch from Ratt that features Pearcy along with his partner-in-crime Warren DeMartini. (all shows shared below) The pair were recently out and about to attend the Metal Hall

SHIPPING … Jim Gillette “Proud To Be Loud” LP Remaster from RLS Records

January 29, 2026

UPDATE: January 29th 2026 LOS ANGELES, California — RLS Records is stoked to announce that the Jim Gillette “Proud To Be Loud” Vinyl remaster will ship next week, in early February 2026. Gillette is best known for fronting the band NITRO who dropped their debut “O.F.R.” back in 1989 with his side-kick Michael Angelo-Batio. But before NITRO, the pair teamed

Mötley Crüe Victorious in Lawsuit with Guitarist: “Mick Mars Admitted Under Oath that His Statements were False and he Recanted his Prior Claims”

January 28, 2026

“Mars was ordered to repay more than $750,000 in unrecouped tour advances.” — Loudwire LOS ANGELES, California — In a huge win, the band Mötley Crüe have come out on top in their on-going lawsuit with former guitarist Mick Mars. The band have been in the press with all kinds of mud slinging in the recent few years when Mars

L.A. LEFTOVERS … Tracii Guns on Brent Muscat: “I have never met a person before that waits for everyone to finish their meals at Denny’s and then eats their leftovers.”

January 27, 2026

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PRODUCER TALK … Ric Browde sits down with Hair Metal Guru to discuss working with Poison, Faster Pussycat, Joan Jett and Ted Nugent

January 26, 2026

“He did some phenomenal records. You know, Cheap Trick… is the gold standard still to this day to me. Ah, ‘Heaven Tonight’ is one of the best records of all time, as far as I am concerned. But um, of course Tom was involved with that, (he did) Motley, he did a Poison album – poor guy – purchase online

CULT N’ ROSES ….. Matt Sorum sits down with Get On The Bus and talks Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, Yungblud, Steven Tyler and Velvet Revolver

January 23, 2026

“We played the gig and Steven Tyler showed up. He called; “I’m down the street man, what are you guys doing, I’m coming up”. Sh!t blew up, the club was packed! It was just one of those feelings you get, when you’re in a room, and you’re like, ‘Holy Sh!t!’, (the) F#@king room was exploding.” — Matt Sorum on Steven

TALK FRIENDLY TO ME ….. Poison’s Bret Michaels Breaks his Silence: “To my friend Rikki Rockett – have Fun Tonight”, then adds “(There is) Potential of a Future Reunion”

January 21, 2026

Poison / 1986 / Photo: Mark ‘WEISSGUY’ Weiss “As always, I consider Poison to be Bobby, C.C., Rikki and myself. I also make no bones about loving the BMB and will always have both in my life.” — Bret Michaels THE WORLD WIDE WEB — Rock frontman Bret Michaels has broken his silence and addresses what has been an on-going

NEW MUSIC … The Cruel Intentions have announced the release date for their third album “All Hail Hypocrisy” via Indie Recordings May 29th

January 20, 2026

“Where do you want to see us live next year?! 2025 was epic and we want to thank you all for the endless support! You guys ROCK.” — The Cruel Intentions OSLO, Noway — A big announcement from The Cruel Intentions as they share a date for their 3rd album release coming up later this spring! The Cruel Intentions “All

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CRAZY NIGHTS > Loudness announce 45th Anniversary Tour with select U.S. dates along with an appearance on the Monsters of Rock Cruise

SKID ROW and SWEETWATER have Partnered to Officially Launch their Worldwide Search for New Vocalist

RODENT ROCK ….. Stephen Pearcy announces Pearcy/DeMartini dates for 2026 along with some Solo shows

SHIPPING … Jim Gillette “Proud To Be Loud” LP Remaster from RLS Records

Mötley Crüe Victorious in Lawsuit with Guitarist: “Mick Mars Admitted Under Oath that His Statements were False and he Recanted his Prior Claims”

L.A. LEFTOVERS … Tracii Guns on Brent Muscat: “I have never met a person before that waits for everyone to finish their meals at Denny’s and then eats their leftovers.”

PRODUCER TALK … Ric Browde sits down with Hair Metal Guru to discuss working with Poison, Faster Pussycat, Joan Jett and Ted Nugent

CULT N’ ROSES ….. Matt Sorum sits down with Get On The Bus and talks Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, Yungblud, Steven Tyler and Velvet Revolver

TALK FRIENDLY TO ME ….. Poison’s Bret Michaels Breaks his Silence: “To my friend Rikki Rockett – have Fun Tonight”, then adds “(There is) Potential of a Future Reunion”

NEW MUSIC … The Cruel Intentions have announced the release date for their third album “All Hail Hypocrisy” via Indie Recordings May 29th

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