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PHILADELPHIA … Johnny Dee talks to The Hair Metal Guru about coming up in the Philly clubs, playing with Doro, Britny Fox, Waysted and Tyketto

September 1, 2025

“Billy [Childs, bass] tried to talk to Mike [Michael Kelly Smith, guitar], and Mike tried to talk to Dean [Davidson, vocals/guitar] and Dean tried to get over whatever he hates about all of us, and this and that. And I literally thought for a little bit that, man, this might actually fucking happen.” — Johnny Dee on a Britny Fox

WHACKITY WHACK … Concert goer Ejected by Security for Masturbating during KORN set at MetLife Stadium >Video<

August 29, 2025

“The incident was captured on video by another concertgoer who was sitting several rows behind the perpetrator, who was visibly stimulating himself in his seat.” — Loudwire EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — On Wednesday night August 27th System Of A Down and Korn played MetLife Stadium to a massive crowd. During the Korn set a man wearing a System Of A

SENT TO PRISON … Nikki Sixx shares update on a Stalker that Threatened his Family: “I will proceed to prosecute anybody that threatens my family”

August 28, 2025

“One of our families stalkers just started a 2 year run in prison. The legal system can be sloppy and slow and we’re grateful this is finally behind us.” — Nikki Sixx MOTLEY CRUE NEWS — Nikki Sixx took to social media tonight to share an update about how one of the musician’s stalkers was just sent away to prison.

CALLING KEN TAMPLIN … Sebastian Bach goes on Foul Mouthed Tirade against ‘Vocal Instructors’ on YouTube: ‘I Could Kick ’em right in the Balls’

August 27, 2025

“I see videos of guys, that call themselves “vocal experts” or “vocal instructors” or whatever, and these idiots watch a video of me on stage, like at Wembley Stadium.” — Sebastian Bach YOUTUBE — The latest from Sebastian Bach is a foul-mouthed tirade against YouTube vocal experts. Bach recently appeared in an online interview with Australia’s SPOTLIGHT REPORT with Skyjoker.

WHERE’S VITO? … Mike Tramp visits Hair Metal Guru and talks White Lion, the ever elusive Vito Bratta and his early years in Mabel

August 25, 2025

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SIN CITY … Mötley Crüe’s rescheduled 10 date Residency at the ‘Park MGM’ in Las Vegas starts on Fri. Sept. 12th and runs til Oct. 3rd

August 24, 2025

LAS VEGAS, Neveda — In less than 3 weeks, the long awaited Mötley Crüe residency will kick-off in Sin City on Friday night September 12th 2025. The band’s original residency was slated for March 28th through April 19th 2025, but after Vince Neil became ill late last year the band were forced to postpone the spring run. And according to

LIVE REVIEW ….. Hellfest – A Massive Celebration of Heavy Music in France with Judas Priest, Scorpions, The Cult, Savatage, Sacred Reich and more

August 24, 2025

Hellfest – A Massive Celebration of Heavy Music – Clisson, France June 19th to 22nd 2025By Alison ‘METALBABE’ Cohen CLISSON, France — My first Hellfest was motivated by the long-anticipated “Return of Savatage,” and Orange Goblin’s final tour. This 19th festival featured 184 bands across six stages, drawing 280,000 fans over its four days. Favorites were The Cult, Pentagram, The

THIS WEEKEND … Enuff Z’Nuff play a double-header tour stop in the band’s hometown of Chicago and then hit Ft. Wayne Indiana w/ Permacrush

August 22, 2025

ON TOUR NOW — What are you doing this weekend? Do you live in the midwest, and more directly in the greater Chicago area, or Northern Indiana? If so… you’re in luck as the mighty Enuff Z’Nuff with their fearless leader Chip Z’Nuff will play a pair of shows on Friday August 22nd and Saturday August 23rd 2025. Friday night

THE HAIR METAL GURU … Jani Lane’s friend Shawn Zavodney asked the late Warrant singer: “Which side of the Casket do you want me to Hold?”

August 21, 2025

“That was his coffin for a long time, those Hotel rooms.” — Shawn Zavodney on his friend Jani Lane YOUTUBE — In a brand new episode on The Hair Metal Guru the guest is Shawn Zavodney. At first glance, not many people will recognize the name Shawn Zavodney, but he was a good friend of Jani Lane‘s and also played

ROLL CALL … The music of RATT as performed by Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini hits ‘The Grove’ in Anaheim, CA. on Sat. Aug. 30th

August 21, 2025

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA — It’s been a while since Southern California has had a proper taste of RATT but that all changes later this month. Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini will be performing ‘The Music of RATT‘ at “The Grove” in Anaheim California on Saturday August 30th 2025 with very special guests VIXEN. The Pearcy & DeMartini duo are responsible for

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PHILADELPHIA … Johnny Dee talks to The Hair Metal Guru about coming up in the Philly clubs, playing with Doro, Britny Fox, Waysted and Tyketto

WHACKITY WHACK … Concert goer Ejected by Security for Masturbating during KORN set at MetLife Stadium >Video<

SENT TO PRISON … Nikki Sixx shares update on a Stalker that Threatened his Family: “I will proceed to prosecute anybody that threatens my family”

CALLING KEN TAMPLIN … Sebastian Bach goes on Foul Mouthed Tirade against ‘Vocal Instructors’ on YouTube: ‘I Could Kick ’em right in the Balls’

WHERE’S VITO? … Mike Tramp visits Hair Metal Guru and talks White Lion, the ever elusive Vito Bratta and his early years in Mabel

SIN CITY … Mötley Crüe’s rescheduled 10 date Residency at the ‘Park MGM’ in Las Vegas starts on Fri. Sept. 12th and runs til Oct. 3rd

LIVE REVIEW ….. Hellfest – A Massive Celebration of Heavy Music in France with Judas Priest, Scorpions, The Cult, Savatage, Sacred Reich and more

THIS WEEKEND … Enuff Z’Nuff play a double-header tour stop in the band’s hometown of Chicago and then hit Ft. Wayne Indiana w/ Permacrush

THE HAIR METAL GURU … Jani Lane’s friend Shawn Zavodney asked the late Warrant singer: “Which side of the Casket do you want me to Hold?”

ROLL CALL … The music of RATT as performed by Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini hits ‘The Grove’ in Anaheim, CA. on Sat. Aug. 30th

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A TRIBUTE to JENNIFER PERRY … ‘Rock for Jennifer / Loud and Legendary’ at Troubadour on March 23rd with Slash, Taime, Gilby, Odin, Leatherwülf & More!

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WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT … I Survived The Station Nightclub Fire: A Conversation with Mr. Sal Esposito on The Hair Metal Guru

COINCIDENCE OR WAS IT STOLEN! Is the Warrant song “Down Boys” a Direct Rip-Off of The Cars “Bye-Bye Love”? >Hear the Mash-up<

SEE WHO MADE THEIR HATE LIST … The Hair Metal Guru and His Crew Drop A New Video Titled, ‘The Hair Metal Ballads… WE HATE!’

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