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HOUSE OF DEMOS … Faster Pussycat classic guitarist Greg Steele on debut: “I can’t Listen to it…it’s like a Demo”

April 9, 2021

Sleazeroxx — Former Faster Pussycat guitarist Greg Steele was recently interviewed by Shawn Ratches for the Laughing Monkey Music podcast. Steele played on Faster Pussycat‘s best known albums — Faster Pussycat (1987), Wake Me Up When It’s Over (1989) and Whipped! (1992). Steele was asked about Faster Pussycat‘s self-titled debut album to which he stated (as provided by the Laughing

NO THANKS … John Corabi confirms turning down singer auditions for both Skid Row and Britny Fox

April 5, 2021

Sleazeroxx — Ex-Mötley Crüe and The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi was recently interviewed by Chuck Shute for the Chuck Shute Podcast. during which he revealed being asked to audition for both Skid Row and Britny Fox. Wikipedia states the following: “Bolan claimed in 2020 interview on the Chuck Shute Podcast that, before settling with Bach on vocals, then-future Mötley

NO GLOVE … Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer discovered he had an adult daughter via 23andMe DNA testing

April 3, 2021

Blabbermouth — KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer was a guest on a recent episode of best online pharmacy with fast delivery hydroxychloroquine for sale with the lowest prices today in the USA the “Hangin’ & Bangin’: Artists On Lockdown” online show, where he was joined by Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO), Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE) and Doug Aldrich (DIO,

THE GLOVES ARE OFF … WildSide drummer Jimmy Darby disputes various history as told by former guitarist Benny Rhynedance

April 2, 2021

Metal Sludge — In the latest from the WildSide camp, the band’s drummer Jimmy Darby continues with his detailed interview over at Sleazeroxx. Part 1 was published back on March 8th, and this is the second half of that interview. Olivier over at Sleazeroxx has done several detailed pieces on the band WildSide over the years, and this one is

NEW FROM EMN … Every Mother’s Nightmare release video for new single “Sin In My Heart”

April 1, 2021

Sleazeroxx — Memphis, Tennessee, USA based rockers Every Mother’s Nightmare consisting of lead vocalist Rick Ruhl, bassist Troy Fleming, guitarists John Guttery and Travis ‘Gunner’ Butler, and drummer Allan Bone have unveiled a video for their latest single “Sin In My Heart” from their new studio album Resurrect The Faithful, which was released via HighVolMusic on October 23, 2020. HighVolMusic‘s press release indicates (with slight edits):

CONFIRMED … RATT’s Stephen Pearcy Confirms Bobby Blotzer Appearance At Livestream Concert

March 27, 2021

Blabbermouth — RATT singer and founder Stephen Pearcy and his solo band will take part in a livestream concert on Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m. PDT from the world-famous Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip. He will be joined by members of ACE FREHLEY, LITA FORD, DANZIG, HELLYEAH, ARCADE and “a very special guest.” Asked in a

NEW MUSIC … Shameless release “Live Your Dream” single featuring Bruce Kulick and Charlotte Tybalt

March 27, 2021

Sleazeroxx — Glam rock “supergroup” Shameless have released a video for their new single “Live Your Dream.” The track features Charlotte Tybalt on vocals, Frankie Muriel on backing vocals, BC and Bruce Kulick on guitars, Alexx Michael on bass, Brian Tichy on drums and Frank Meyer on keyboards and backing vocals. Shameless‘ Facebook page indicates (with slight edits): “Shameless are a

RIP … Brett Bradshaw former Faster Pussycat drummer

March 27, 2021

Metal Sludge — Sad news to report that former Faster Pussycat drummer Brett Bradshaw has passed away. The bands front-man and founder Taime Downe has posted a public comment on his official Facebook page seen below. “Rest in Peace! Mr Bradshaw!#formerfpdrummer @fasterp_ssycat#rocknroll #saddaytoday” wrote Downe. Sleazeroxx have reported additional messages that have been posted on Facebook today include: Diana Bradshaw

GO JOHNNY GO … Johnny Monaco to rock his first ever Live Stream tonight Friday March 26th 2021

March 26, 2021

Metal Sludge — Bored on a Friday night and still stuck at home? Well, have we got an evening for you. Or shall we say, Johnny Monaco has an evening for you. That’s right, Johnny Monaco is doing his first ever Live Stream via Facebook tonight March 26th 2021. According to social media posts by the singer, the event will

THE WAY IT IS … Brian Wheat of TESLA Dislikes Term ‘Hair Metal’

March 25, 2021

Blabbermouth — TESLA bassist Brian Wheat has taken issue with the label “hair metal,” saying that the the pejorative term was coined in as a way to disparage acts thought to have been all flash and no substance. Speaking to “The Cassius Morris Show”, Wheat said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I find [the term ‘hair metal’] condescending. What does fucking

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HOUSE OF DEMOS … Faster Pussycat classic guitarist Greg Steele on debut: “I can’t Listen to it…it’s like a Demo”

NO THANKS … John Corabi confirms turning down singer auditions for both Skid Row and Britny Fox

NO GLOVE … Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer discovered he had an adult daughter via 23andMe DNA testing

THE GLOVES ARE OFF … WildSide drummer Jimmy Darby disputes various history as told by former guitarist Benny Rhynedance

NEW FROM EMN … Every Mother’s Nightmare release video for new single “Sin In My Heart”

CONFIRMED … RATT’s Stephen Pearcy Confirms Bobby Blotzer Appearance At Livestream Concert

NEW MUSIC … Shameless release “Live Your Dream” single featuring Bruce Kulick and Charlotte Tybalt

RIP … Brett Bradshaw former Faster Pussycat drummer

GO JOHNNY GO … Johnny Monaco to rock his first ever Live Stream tonight Friday March 26th 2021

THE WAY IT IS … Brian Wheat of TESLA Dislikes Term ‘Hair Metal’

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