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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,

WHAT WOULD POISON FANS SAY IF? Rikki Rockett on if it’s been considered to replace Bret Michaels: “It’s not out of the question. But doing that is like surgery: it’s the last resort.”

January 19, 2026

“ I don’t think there’s a better frontman for Poison.” — Rikki Rockett on Bret Michaels LOS ANGELES, California — Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has gone on the record to state he will perform the entire “Look What The Cat Dragged In” record with his side-project to celebrate the band’s debut and its 40th anniversary (1986/2026). Out of all Poison

TUFF NEWS 2026 … Stevie Rachelle shares appearances for Wisconsin, Ohio, Australia, California and the Monsters of Rock Cruise, along with the return of Michael Lean on drums

January 18, 2026

TUFF L-R: Todd Chase, Michael Lean, Stevie Rachelle & Jorge DeSaint / Photo: Neil ‘ZLOZ’ Zlozower 1989 “It never felt like I left — more like I hit pause. Stepping back in now feels natural, powerful, and exactly where I’m supposed to be.” — Michael Lean on his return to Tuff after more than 30 years LOS ANGELES, California —

CRY TOUGH … Rikki Rockett explains to Page Six that Bret Michaels was looking to earn 6x what the others will make: “It’s like $6 to every one of our dollars. You just can’t work that way.”

January 18, 2026

“I don’t do this just for the money. I do have a love for this, absolutely. But at the same time, you don’t want to go out and work really hard just to make somebody else a bunch of money.” — Rikki Rockett on Poison‘s 2026 summer tour offer, and how he feels about Bret Michaels LOS ANGELES, California —

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

FIFTY YEARS of NAMM – 1976/2026 …. The annual National Association of Music Merchants hits Anaheim California January 20-24th

January 15, 2026

NAMM invades Anaheim California January 20th-24th 2026 ANAHEIM, California — The annual National Association of Music Merchants exhibit & convention invades Southern California in late January 2026, and there are events and happenings from morning til after midnight for 5 days straight. The event also known as the NAMM convention will take place from January 20th – 24th, but the

CHANNELING KANE ROBERTS ….. Johnny Monaco hits the Weights and the Heavy Bag to start off 2026 as Rock Star friends chime-in with comments

January 13, 2026

“Love the sweat suit. I go 3-4 times a week now.” — Donnie Vie / former Enuff Z’Nuff singer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — We’re just days into 2026 and like every January people in droves are hitting the gym, starting a new diet and doing their best to stick to those New Year’s resolutions. That includes musicians and rock stars

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

GONE CATFISHING … Tommy Lee’s wife Brittany Furlan has just filed a Restraining Order against Ronnie Radke, but she was Denied

January 12, 2026

“Ronnie Radkie is unhinged and obsessed with me.” — Brittany Furlan LOS ANGELES, California — Have you ever been catfished? Well, apparently it’s not just an MTV reality TV show, but in fact, it’s happening in real life to everyday people and even celebrities. Now, onto some more crazy news between Tommy Lee‘s wife Brittany Furlan and Falling In Reverse

MEMORY LANE ….. Lita Ford recalls seeing Black Sabbath and joining The Runaways as a Teenager, then going solo and recording “Close My Eyes Forever” with Ozzy Osbourne

January 12, 2026

“I didn’t know where I was going, I didn’t have any money and I didn’t have any tickets” — Lita Ford on hitch-hiking to the California Jam in 1974 LOS ANGELES, California — A brand new episode of the Get On The Bus podcast just dropped over the weekend and their latest guest is The Queen of Heavy Metal, Lita

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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.”

WHAT WOULD POISON FANS SAY IF? Rikki Rockett on if it’s been considered to replace Bret Michaels: “It’s not out of the question. But doing that is like surgery: it’s the last resort.”

TUFF NEWS 2026 … Stevie Rachelle shares appearances for Wisconsin, Ohio, Australia, California and the Monsters of Rock Cruise, along with the return of Michael Lean on drums

CRY TOUGH … Rikki Rockett explains to Page Six that Bret Michaels was looking to earn 6x what the others will make: “It’s like $6 to every one of our dollars. You just can’t work that way.”

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

FIFTY YEARS of NAMM – 1976/2026 …. The annual National Association of Music Merchants hits Anaheim California January 20-24th

CHANNELING KANE ROBERTS ….. Johnny Monaco hits the Weights and the Heavy Bag to start off 2026 as Rock Star friends chime-in with comments

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

GONE CATFISHING … Tommy Lee’s wife Brittany Furlan has just filed a Restraining Order against Ronnie Radke, but she was Denied

MEMORY LANE ….. Lita Ford recalls seeing Black Sabbath and joining The Runaways as a Teenager, then going solo and recording “Close My Eyes Forever” with Ozzy Osbourne

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