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#WTF … Tattooed Long-Haired Harley Rider Arrested for Having 100 Stolen Skeletons and Corpses in Basement

January 9, 2026

“Cops say they searched Gerlach’s home in Ephrata, PA, and discovered 100 sets of full or partial human remains in his basement.” — TMZ DELAWARE COUNTY, Pennsylvania — Halloween isn’t for another 10 months but that didn’t stop this crazy SOB from hanging skeletons and posing with skulls. The difference is, the skeletons, skulls and corpses Jonathan Gurlach was playing

RED ROOM NEWS … Jizzy Pearl drops reality check video to Jon E Love as both move forward with their own version of Love/Hate

January 7, 2026

“Pretty much every famous band that still plays in 2026 is compromised of members who were not part of the original lineup. That’s a fact. Some of the original guys have retired, and a lot of them have just, died.” — Jizzy Pearl LOS ANGELES, California — Seeing double again… as there are now officially two versions of Love/Hate. Going

LIVE PODCAST … Beardo & Weirdo with Craig Gass and Chris Kael of 5FDP hit ‘The Grove Anaheim’ in Southern California Jan. 24th

January 6, 2026

ANAHEIM, California — Do you have a beard? Are you a weirdo? Or… perhaps, both apply in your world. Well, if either of these fit or interest you… then save the date, mark the calendar and order your tickets now! The Beardo & Weirdo podcast is coming to ‘The Grove‘ in Anaheim California on Saturday January 24th 2026. Beardo &

DO NOT DISTURB ….. Ronnie Radke files restraining order against Tommy Lee’s wife Brittany Furlan

January 5, 2026

Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse and Tommy Lee of Motley Crue‘s wife Brittany Furlan continue to have a beef LOS ANGELES, California — Just as the New Year has started there is already drama in the rock n’ roll world! Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse has filed a restraining order against purchase online in the best USA pharmacy

PURE ROCK 105.5 … KNAC set to celebrate 40th Anniversary at the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ on Sunset Strip

January 4, 2026

On January 8, 1986, KNAC 105.5 FM unleashed “Pure Rock” and detonated the music world. LOS ANGELES, California — This week will mark the 40th Anniversary since KNAC first launched their radio brand onto the airwaves and into the ears of hard rock and heavy metal fans across Southern California. Now, to celebrate the milestone the legendary station will hold

1/21/2026 … The Metal Hall of Fame is taking over Hollywood’s Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Roxy and The Viper Room

January 3, 2026

>>>The 2026 Inductees are; Chris Holmes, Rikki Rockett, Tracii Guns, Warren DeMartini and Gilby Clarke<<< HOLLYWOOD, California — The new year is off to a fast start and the Metal Hall of Fame is coming to the Sunset Strip on January 21st 2026. The Annual event has a killer lineup that includes an awesome list of new inductees that includes;

40 DEAD, 120 INJURED in NYE FIRE … Swiss nightclub fire is eerily similar to ‘The Station’ nightclub tragedy that killed 100 at a Great White gig in 2003

January 2, 2026

“A flashover was involved in the 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island that killed 100 people, a disaster that Mr. Kerber said the blaze in Switzerland appeared to resemble. In that case, pyrotechnics ignited by a band playing at the club, the Station, set soundproofing foam lining the walls and ceiling ablaze.” — The New York Times “Everyone was having

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

HELLO 2026 … Paul Lidel’s new Hard Rock Television Show ‘SUNDAY NIGHT ROCK with Paul Lidel’ on Roku TV has a full schedule for January & February

December 30, 2025

UPDATED: December 30th 2025 Paul Lidel has been busy lining up guests for his new show ‘Sunday Night Rock with Paul Lidel’ which airs on Sunday night’s on Roku TV. The first few months of 2026 are loaded with new music from bands and artists you know, and some newer bands that you need to know. The current January and

TWO’S A CROWD ….. Twin Rockers KAMENAR will take their show to the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ w/ CLOSE ENEMIES feat: Tom Hamilton on Sat. Jan. 3rd

December 30, 2025

“What a legendary, full circle moment to share the stage with Tom Hamilton, the guy that inspired us to pick up instruments and form our band. Throw in The Whisky A Go-Go, one of the most iconic rock venues in the world, it just doesn’t get any better than that!” — Sean and John Kamenar TAMPA, Florida — From the

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#WTF … Tattooed Long-Haired Harley Rider Arrested for Having 100 Stolen Skeletons and Corpses in Basement

RED ROOM NEWS … Jizzy Pearl drops reality check video to Jon E Love as both move forward with their own version of Love/Hate

LIVE PODCAST … Beardo & Weirdo with Craig Gass and Chris Kael of 5FDP hit ‘The Grove Anaheim’ in Southern California Jan. 24th

DO NOT DISTURB ….. Ronnie Radke files restraining order against Tommy Lee’s wife Brittany Furlan

PURE ROCK 105.5 … KNAC set to celebrate 40th Anniversary at the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ on Sunset Strip

1/21/2026 … The Metal Hall of Fame is taking over Hollywood’s Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Roxy and The Viper Room

40 DEAD, 120 INJURED in NYE FIRE … Swiss nightclub fire is eerily similar to ‘The Station’ nightclub tragedy that killed 100 at a Great White gig in 2003

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

HELLO 2026 … Paul Lidel’s new Hard Rock Television Show ‘SUNDAY NIGHT ROCK with Paul Lidel’ on Roku TV has a full schedule for January & February

TWO’S A CROWD ….. Twin Rockers KAMENAR will take their show to the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ w/ CLOSE ENEMIES feat: Tom Hamilton on Sat. Jan. 3rd

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