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THE DUKE OF SPOOK … Wednesday 13 visits the Get On The Bus podcast and talks Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Slipknot and being Weird

“I went straight from G.I. Joe into Rock N’ Roll” — Wednesday 13 after seeing Motley Crue on their ‘Dr. Feelgood’ tour in 1989 when he was in 7th grade SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — In a brand new episode of the Get On The Bus podcast, their guest is ‘The Duke Of Spook’ Wednesday 13. 13 real name Joseph Michael Poole has quite the history that dates back to his early years fronting Frankenstein Drag Queens[…]

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RIP ….. Todd ‘Toy Staci’ Wiltse former The Zeros and The Mistakes Dead at 56 after Cancer battle

“I wrecked two cars and a motorcycle on Laurel Canyon, and consumed ridiculous amounts of chemicals and alcohol. I did shit that most wouldn’t have survived. I saw lots of friends die, but I lived. Why? God only knows. I don’t want to sensationalize being a fuck-up, but I won’t deny it either.” — Todd ‘t.Odd’ Wiltse – 2Fast2Die LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Extremely sad news today as I report that Todd James Wiltse has[…]

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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.

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 show to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and North America too. The year[…]

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MIDNIGHT MAYHEM … Mister Misery live from Stockholm at ‘Pub Anchor’ November 7/8th 2025 > LIVE REVIEW

“Music is the universal language, and it’s pure magic to live it first-hand at European shows and festivals.” — Alison ‘MetalBabe’ Cohen STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN— Swedish horror metal band Mister Misery, formed in 2018, boast three full-length albums along with two recent singles, “Demeter” and “Forsaken.” Mister Misery have headlined club shows across Europe/Scandinavia, toured with well-known bands Nightwish, Dream Theater, and 69 Eyes, along with performances at major festivals including Wacken Open Air, Masters of[…]

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GREAT WHITE ….. Mark Kendall has Announced he’s been Diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer

“I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer a few months ago. I wanted to wait to go public until I knew a little more about it.” — Mark Kendall / Great White SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Some medical news to report as we share an update from Mark Kendall of Great White. Kendall took to his social media earlier today to announce he has Stage 4 Kidney Cancer. The good news is, it appears that[…]

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CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – Date: July 18th 2000

“Met a pretty stripper named Tanya there. I thought she was the one. But alas she used to sleep for 24 hours straight, and it turns out she was a speed freak.” — Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot on his memories of Phoenix Arizona CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE — Today we will look back at Kevin DuBrow‘s original 20 Questions on Metal Sludge from 25 years ago, dated July 18th 2000. DuBrow was the face, the[…]

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KISS GEAR FOR $ALE > Ace Frehley’s Iconic Smoking Guitar is going up for Auction with Opening Bid Starting at $100,000.00

“The bidding will start Wednesday with a minimum bid of $100,000 for a piece of Ace history.” — Gotta Have Rock N’ Roll ROCK N’ ROLL AUCTION — Ace Frehley died last month (October 16th) but his music, legacy and instruments all still have plenty of life. Ace was best known as a founding member of the band KISS and in addition to his iconic make-up and guitar riffs, the New York born guitarist was[…]

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THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS… MOTLEY CRUE Announce 2026 Summer Tour with TESLA and EXTREME

BREAKING NEWS — Mötley Crüe have just announced their next move, and the move is a full blown summer tour for 2026. THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS will hit 33 cities across North America and the band promises an updated set-list and a re-imagined stage show. The band are hot off the heels of their Las Vegas residency and will simultaneously be celebrating their 45 Anniversary (1981/2026) and the 20th Anniversary of their[…]

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SHE’S A BEAUTY … Orianthi is the latest guest on Get On The Bus and shares thoughts on Alice Cooper, Michael Jackson & Nita Strauss

“It was such an amazing vibe working with him.“ — Orianthi on ‘The King of Pop’ Michael Jackson MUSIC NEWS from YOUTUBE — Guitar star Orianthi is the latest guest on the Get On The Bus podcast. Orianthi was born in Australia and at age 3 began playing piano, moved to guitar by age 6 and at 14 was playing live shows. While still in her teens Orianthi met and jammed with Steve Vai and[…]

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VIVA BRAZIL > > > Nite Stinger drops video for “Only You” from forthcoming LP “What The Nite Is All About” on Pride & Joy Music

SOUTH AMERICA — Brazilian rockers NITE STINGER have just released their new single/video “Only You” from their forthcoming album “What The Nite Is All About” on Pride & Joy Music. NITE STINGER originally released their self-titled debut back in 2021 on Animal Records and now the band have stepped up to the plate with a brand new 11 song effort that is sure to turn heads of fans who like traditional 80’s hard rock. The[…]

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