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BACK FOR CHOREOGRAPHY Juan Croucier debut’s his Ratt side project

BACK FOR CHOREOGRAPHY Juan Croucier debut’s his Ratt side project WESTLAND, Michigan – It’s been a busy few months in the Ratt camp with different members launching new offshoots of the brand they once ruled the world with. Juan Croucier finally made his live debut with his “The Other Voice Of Ratt” side project. The group appeared at “The Token Lounge” just on the outskirts of Detroit Michigan in the city of Westland on September 24th. The project[…]

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DE-RAILED Bobby Blotzer’s new RATT plan contested by Warren DeMartini

DE-RAILED Bobby Blotzer’s new RATT plan being contested by Warren DeMartini Los Angeles, CA — As first reported by Metal Sludge back on September 12th, rumors swirled that drummer Bobby Blotzer planned to morph his Ratt tribute band Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt Experience into the official RATT band. Now as of September 23rd Blotzer did just that with a press release announcing the ‘2016 RE-INVASION TOUR” upgrading his tribute group to the official new RATT lineup according to him. However it seems this doesn’t[…]

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CUM ON SEE THE NOISE Frankie Banali unveils his electric art collection

CUM ON SEE THE NOISE Frankie Banali unveils his electric art collection   Los Angeles — Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali is more than hair and drum sticks. He’s more than bangin’ his head and going crazee drivin’ in a slick black cadillac too. When Frankie’s not slingin’ drum sticks, it seems he’s channeling his inner Van gogh. We can’t confirm he’s actually painting, but let’s say he’s getting artsy. Check some info below to meet up[…]

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RE-RATT Bobby Blotzer plans ‘Re-Invasion Tour 2016’ with new RATT

RE-RATT  Bobby Blotzer plans ‘Re-Invasion Tour 2016’ with new RATT lineup   RATT RE-INVASION TOUR 2016 From the band that brought some of the most well known rock anthems of the past 35 years and helped popularize the MTV MUSIC generation… RATT is “BACK FOR MORE” and will be performing shows from October- December 2015 and kicking off the North American leg of RATT’s “RE-INVASION TOUR” in 2016. After a five year battle over trademark[…]

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STIFF TEMPLE PILOT Ex-STP singer Scott Weiland sued by attorney’s for $50,000.00

STIFF TEMPLE PILOT Ex-STP singer Scott Weiland sued by attorney’s for $50,000.00   TMZ —  Stone Temple Pilot‘s ex-frontman Scott Weiland is being sued by the same people who tried to help him win a lawsuit of his own. G&M Law claims they represented Scott in 2013 when he was sued by Stone Temple Pilots for allegedly sabotaging their tour. G&M says they worked a ton of hours for Scott, including filing a countersuit against[…]

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The DEE SNIDER Vs: PAUL STANLEY and KISS drama continues

DEE SNIDER CROSSES ENEMY LINES: TALKS TO THREE SIDES OF THE COIN ABOUT PAUL STANLEY AND KISS   Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider sat down with the KISS fan podcast Three Sides Of The Coin to discuss his online “tiff” with KISS front man Paul Stanley and his Twitter battles with the KISS Army.  Dee had made a statement about guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer being imposters and Paul responded on Chris[…]

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RIP Ex-Whisky-A-Go-Go booker Gena Stonehill-Penney found dead; boyfriend arrested

RIP Ex-Whisky-A-Go-Go booker Gena Stonehill-Penney found dead; boyfriend arrested CALISTOGA (CBS SF) — The boyfriend of a woman who was found dead Friday in a Calistoga bed and breakfast inn was arrested in Nevada on suspicion of domestic violence, Napa police said. Gena Penney, 41, of Altadena in Los Angeles County, was found dead in an upstairs room at the inn in the 1400 block of Foothill Boulevard around 11:25 a.m., Napa police Lt. Debbie Peecook[…]

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THIRD ANNUAL WOLF FEST EVENT SHOULD BE A REAL HOWL Promoter Lucero expects a capacity crowd on both nights

THIRD ANNUAL WOLF FEST EVENT SHOULD BE A REAL HOWL Promoter Lucero expects a capacity crowd on both nights for Colorado event   Denver — Wolf Fest, an annual rock event in Golden, Colorado, has gotten bigger in each of its first two years, and promoter Anthony Lucero expects the third version on Oct. 2-3 at a club called Buffalo Rose to be the most grand of all. The format has expanded to two days year. In[…]

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Richie Kotzen talkin’ about Poison, Winery Dogs and Guitar Picks

POISON, WINERY DOGS & GUITAR PICKS Richie Kotzen lets loose on Another FN Podcast Another FN Podcast — Richie Kotzen calls in to talk the new Winery Dogs record “Hot Streak”, their writing process, Phili Cheese Steaks, playing with or without a pick, what he learned while in Poison and the truth about what happened, Prince, soul music, and much more. The interview starts at 42:51 of the show. Other subjects Kotzen touches on…. * East Coast[…]

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“We weren’t Poison or Warrant; we were this street band called the Bulletboys” Marq Torien

DON’T CALL ME A HAIRBAND!  “We weren’t Poison or Warrant; we were this street band called the Bulletboys” Marq Torien   BigMusicGeek — In a recent interview with Todd Newton at Big Music Geek.com BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien goes into detail about how he feels about the term hairband. The East Los Angeles born singer says “We weren’t Poison or Warrant” then adds “I think it just really disrespects the band for their hard work from that time.”[…]

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