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SHOTS FIRED > Bret Michaels guitarist Pete Evick speaks on Poison Drama: “Why would Bret want to Play with a Guy who on Multiple Occasions has Publicly Tried to Make Him the Enemy.”

January 20, 2026

“Poison tried it without Bret, No one cared. However Bret as a solo artist is playing and packing the same exact venues that Poison plays as a headliner.” — Pete Evick / Bret Michaels Band MANASSAS, Virginia — In the on-going drama in and out of the Poison camp, there has been more fuel added to the feud! This time,

WAS IT AN STD OR? … John Corabi explains how it evolved and who gave him the nickname ‘Crabby’

January 17, 2026

John Corabi – Photo courtesy Facebook WHAT’S IN A NAME — John Corabi has officially went on the record to explain how he got the nickname ‘Crabby‘, and it’s not what you think says the singer. Corabi, 66, is a Philadelphia native who moved to Los Angeles in 1986 with his then former band Angora (previously Raggedy Andy) that eventually

DIRTY & DANGEROUS ….. Paul Lidel talks to Metal Sludge about his bands past and present, his favorite guitarists and his new music show on Roku TV

January 12, 2026

Paul Lidel – Photo: Td Lep “I went from playing guitar a couple hours a day to playing all day everyday. Seeing him was absolutely life changing for me.” — Paul Lidel on Randy Rhoads METAL SLUDGE ENTERTAINMENT — In our first interview of 2026 we’re bringing you a cool piece with rock guitarist Paul Lidel. Lidel was originally in

NEW MUSIC … American Jetset drops remake of Jackson Browne’s classic “Running On Empty” to kickoff 2026

January 2, 2026

“This cover is a classic but it ain’t the one you kept rewinding in your dad’s Mustang. It’s loaded with that Saloon Rock Whiskey Pop energy you know and love.” — American Jetset on their new version of Jackson Browne‘s ‘Running On Empty’ WASHINGTON D.C., U.S.A. — Welcome and Happy New Year to everyone… it’s a new year with new

FLYING THE FRIENDLY SKIES WITH … Sebastian Bach says he was Taken Off an Allegiant Airlines Flight after a Dispute over his Carry-On Bags

December 16, 2025

“I walk on the plane with the carry-on then I get taken off the plane because I’m told that I can’t have two carry-ons on the plane?“ — Sebastian Bach THE FRIENDLY SKIES — Rock singer Sebastian Bach recently had some drama at the airport and it appears it was all over his carry-on bag. Bach took to his official

THEY REUNITED AGAIN … BulletBoys classic lineup have officially reunited, Marq Torien, Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vencent & Jimmy D’Anda are back

December 15, 2025

BulletBoys live in concert @ “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunday December 28th 2025 HOLLYWOOD, California — Wait… has Hell just froze over… or is it just in the Midwest that it’s that cold? Either way, for those keeping score… it appears that the BulletBoys have kissed and made up once again. And not just 1 or 2 of them, but in fact

ON THE ROAD > > > Sebastian Bach announces North American 2026 Tour with openers Stitched Up Heart

December 10, 2025

ON THE ROAD AGAIN — Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach has just announced a North America tour for early 2026 that kicks off in late February with the run of dates ending in April. The new Bach tour has about 2 dozen dates booked to go along with a list of one-off shows as well… combined the 80’s pin-up

ADMITTED GUILT … Ross Halfin sued in Court by Collector, Loses $61,241 for Selling Lynryd Skynyrd Images that were Not His to Sell

December 5, 2025

Pronounced: A Photographic History Of Lynyrd Skynyrd – Compiled By Ross Halfin, featuring Michael Zagaris, Tom Hill, Dick Polak, Barry Plummer and more THE COURT OF LAW, Illinois — Well it’s not every day that we hear about a legendary rock photographer being sued for allegedly selling images that were not rightfully theirs to sell. But today… that is the

FIT FOR A KING … Ex-Nitro frontman Jim Gillette shares his new real estate project CASTLE BAY MANOR found on Florida’s SAINT GEORGE ISLAND

December 3, 2025

SUNSHINE STATE, U.S.A. — From rock n’ roll to real estate the word extreme is synonymous with Jim Gillette. Gillette first launched himself into the eyes and ears of music fans while still a teenager and that was a few years before NITRO even hit MTV‘s Headbanger’s Ball with their over-the-top track “Freight Train”. Gillette was strewn across rock magazines

NEW MUSIC TOO … Guns N’ Roses announce World Tour for 2026 with stops in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the U.S.

November 24, 2025

LOS ANGELES, California — It’s that time of year and today we see yet another tour announcement for 2026. Guns N’ Roses have just dropped a long list of dates for next year that will see the band kick-off their year in Monterey Mexico in March and end the run in Atlanta Georgia in September. The band will take their

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SHOTS FIRED > Bret Michaels guitarist Pete Evick speaks on Poison Drama: “Why would Bret want to Play with a Guy who on Multiple Occasions has Publicly Tried to Make Him the Enemy.”

WAS IT AN STD OR? … John Corabi explains how it evolved and who gave him the nickname ‘Crabby’

DIRTY & DANGEROUS ….. Paul Lidel talks to Metal Sludge about his bands past and present, his favorite guitarists and his new music show on Roku TV

NEW MUSIC … American Jetset drops remake of Jackson Browne’s classic “Running On Empty” to kickoff 2026

FLYING THE FRIENDLY SKIES WITH … Sebastian Bach says he was Taken Off an Allegiant Airlines Flight after a Dispute over his Carry-On Bags

THEY REUNITED AGAIN … BulletBoys classic lineup have officially reunited, Marq Torien, Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vencent & Jimmy D’Anda are back

ON THE ROAD > > > Sebastian Bach announces North American 2026 Tour with openers Stitched Up Heart

ADMITTED GUILT … Ross Halfin sued in Court by Collector, Loses $61,241 for Selling Lynryd Skynyrd Images that were Not His to Sell

FIT FOR A KING … Ex-Nitro frontman Jim Gillette shares his new real estate project CASTLE BAY MANOR found on Florida’s SAINT GEORGE ISLAND

NEW MUSIC TOO … Guns N’ Roses announce World Tour for 2026 with stops in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the U.S.

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