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GOLDEN TICKET ….. Brett Carlisle of Great White auditions on American Idol with bandmates Mark Kendall and Michael Lardie

February 12, 2026

Brett Carlise of Great White auditions on American Idol with band-mates Mark Kendall and Michael Lardie “Especially when you rock, you’re going to be the poster child for this.” — Lionel Richie on Brett Carlisle and his audition on American Idol NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Brett Carlisle is going to Hollywood and he has the Golden Ticket to prove it. Carlisle

CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE circa 2002 “Axl Rose Is A Sludgeaholic!”

February 11, 2026

“I was hanging out with Axl at the GNR after party in columbus, OH and he told me he read my 20 questions and got a kick out of it.” — Deron Miller / CKY Classic Metal Sludge — Wow… check out the original post from back on November 27th 2002. Below is exactly what we posted back in late

IS THIS TOUR ON YOUR LIST? ….. FOZZY hits the road in May on their ‘Twisted Faith Tour 2026’ with select U.S. dates

February 11, 2026

FOZZY and their “Twisted Faith Tour” includes major U.S. festival appearances at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple, with support from Flaw, Spineshank, and Who On Earth. ON THE ROAD — FOZZY are currently in the middle of a U.K. tour that is packing venues front to back with their legion of diehard fans. Next, the band will be stateside

ATTN: SO. CAL. >>> ROCKAGEDDON with Pearcy/DeMartini, Sebastian Bach and Slaughter hits ‘Yaamava’ Theater’ on February 26th 2026

February 11, 2026

Rockageddon feat: Pearcy/DeMartini, Sebastian Bach & Slaughter hit “Yaamava’ Theater” Feb. 26th 2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Attention Southern California and all of you Rock Fans, Metal Heads and 80’s Enthusiasts… it’s that time of year as the concerts you know and love are starting to show up on the calendar. ROCKAGEDDON is set to hit Southern California and the night’s

CRAZY NIGHTS > Loudness announce 45th Anniversary Tour with select U.S. dates along with an appearance on the Monsters of Rock Cruise

February 10, 2026

Loudness announce their 45th Anniversary with dates in Europe and the U.S. TOKYO, Japan — Loudness are undoubtedly the biggest Heavy Metal band to ever come out of Japan and they have just announced they are celebrating their 45th Anniversary. The band was founded in 1981 and will now celebrate their 45th year by touring in Japan along with appearing

RIP ….. 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold Dead at 47 after Cancer Battle

February 7, 2026

“With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 DOORS DOWN, passed away on Saturday, February 7th, at the age of 47.” — 3 DOORS DOWN MUSIC NEWS — Sad news to report as we learn that 3 DOORS DOWN singer Brad Arnold has died. Arnold was a founding member of the

BREAKING … Twisted Sister Cancel all Live Shows for 2026 due to a Serious Health Concern for singer Dee Snider

February 5, 2026

“I’ve also loudly denounced bands who do the farewell tour thing and then come back a few years later; I think it is such a pile of dogshit.” — Dee Snider of Twisted Sister to Ultimate Guitar – February 28th 2023 “If you’re lucky enough to be in a band that people still want to see after fifty years(!), how

10 QUESTIONS … ALL SINNERS are Boston Metal and just released “We Own the Night” on Rat Pak Records

February 5, 2026

ALL SINNERS are Boston Metal “I’m so grateful for all the opportunities and as far as a dream bill it may happen this summer….but I can’t reveal it yet!!!” — Michael Golarz BOSTON, Massachusetts — The term Metal is kind of an ’80s word when it comes to a band referencing their sound. But… sometimes what’s old is new again,

SKID ROW and SWEETWATER have Partnered to Officially Launch their Worldwide Search for New Vocalist

February 5, 2026

“Auditions open today, marking the beginning of a new chapter.” — Skid Row on looking for their new singer THE WORLD –– It’s official… Skid Row have just partnered with Sweetwater and launched a worldwide search for their new vocalist. This very subject was recently teased when Scotti Hill was interviewed by The Music Universe and said: “In about a

RECORD STORE DAY … Mötley Crüe set to release ‘Live Wire’ Single as 12″ E.P. on Color Vinyl

February 4, 2026

LOS ANGELES –– Mötley Crüe are going back to the start of their career – to early 1981 – and they will be taking the fans with them. The band have just announced that they are releasing a 12″ E.P. featuring “Live Wire” as part of Record Store Day on April 18th 2026. The Mötley Crüe press release says it’s

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GOLDEN TICKET ….. Brett Carlisle of Great White auditions on American Idol with bandmates Mark Kendall and Michael Lardie

CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE circa 2002 “Axl Rose Is A Sludgeaholic!”

IS THIS TOUR ON YOUR LIST? ….. FOZZY hits the road in May on their ‘Twisted Faith Tour 2026’ with select U.S. dates

ATTN: SO. CAL. >>> ROCKAGEDDON with Pearcy/DeMartini, Sebastian Bach and Slaughter hits ‘Yaamava’ Theater’ on February 26th 2026

CRAZY NIGHTS > Loudness announce 45th Anniversary Tour with select U.S. dates along with an appearance on the Monsters of Rock Cruise

RIP ….. 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold Dead at 47 after Cancer Battle

BREAKING … Twisted Sister Cancel all Live Shows for 2026 due to a Serious Health Concern for singer Dee Snider

10 QUESTIONS … ALL SINNERS are Boston Metal and just released “We Own the Night” on Rat Pak Records

SKID ROW and SWEETWATER have Partnered to Officially Launch their Worldwide Search for New Vocalist

RECORD STORE DAY … Mötley Crüe set to release ‘Live Wire’ Single as 12″ E.P. on Color Vinyl

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