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October 9, 2016

CHIP IS ENOUGH! Enuff Z’Nuff flourishes with bassist Chip Z’Nuff taking over as singer

CHIP IS ENOUGH! Enuff Z’Nuff flourishes with bassist Chip Z’Nuff taking over as singer LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA — It’s five minutes before Enuff Z’Nuff is ready to hit the stage Friday before a near-capacity crowd at the famed Whisky A-Go-Go club on the Sunset Strip, and Chip Z’Nuff is pumped. Mr. Z’Nuff has always been the driving force for the Chicago glam band that’s still slugging it out nearly three decades since “High On[…]

October 8, 2016

HOSPITALIZED! Warrant drummer Steven Sweet recovering from emergency surgery

HOSPITALIZED! Warrant drummer Steven Sweet recovering from emergency surgery Facebook — Over the weekend Warrant drummer Steven Sweet was hospitalized for emergency surgery. According to a post found on the band’s official facebook, the drummer’s appendix burst. Sweet was rushed to the hospital and had emergency surgery and was recovering stated the band in a short post. The band’s statement reads as follows: “Yesterday our rock ‘n’ roll brother Steven Sweet had emergency surgery after his[…]

October 7, 2016

AMAZING! Original Tigertailz voice Steevi Jaimz issues 30th anniversary remake of “Living Without You”

AMAZING! Original Tigertailz voice Steevi Jaimz issues 30th anniversary remake of “Living Without You” United Kingdom — Steevi Jaimz is the original voice of Tigertailz and has just issued an amazing 30th anniversary version of “Living Without You.” The song was originally recorded for the band’s debut “Young And Crazy” (Music For Nations). Not only was the song the band’s first ever single, but it could very well be considered the group’s premiere classic hit that[…]

October 6, 2016

SOLD OUT! Twisted Sister headlines Riki Rachtman’s Cathouse anniversary at “The Roxy”

ALL TWISTED Superstar band Twisted Sister headlines Riki Rachtman’s Cathouse anniversary at soldout Roxy LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA — Based on his reputation for being among the best in the world at what he does, rock impresario Riki Rachtman was able to sell out the Roxy and Whisky on successive nights to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic club, The Cathouse — without letting anyone know which surprise bands would be performing. As Spiderman[…]

October 5, 2016

CHANGE YOUR HEAD? Quiet Riot announces new vocalist Seann Nicols for 2017

CHANGE YOUR HEAD? Quiet Riot announces new vocalist Seann Nicols for 2017 Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — Quiet Riot is known for their massive hit “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)” but have now changed their head. As in lead head. Vocalist Seann Nicols was just announced as the new voice for Quiet Riot replacing Jizzy Pearl (Love/Hate). For those not familiar with the name Seann Nicols you may remember him as Sheldon Tarsha. Tarsha fronted original Guns N’ Roses[…]

October 3, 2016

A look back with Mitch Malloy, who for a fleeting moment was Van Halen’s new lead singer

YOU REALLY GOT ME Metal Sludge looks back with Mitch Malloy, who for a fleeting moment was Van Halen’s new lead singer LOS ANGELES — It’s the 20th anniversary of Mitch Malloy almost being in Van Halen. In 1996, Malloy, then 34 and an unknown, won the gig as Sammy Hagar’s replacement — but only for a matter of days before leaving in a huff following an MTV appearance with Van Halen and[…]

October 1, 2016

MONSTERS OF RATT … Pearcy, DeMartini and Croucier play Monsters of Rock send-off show

MONSTERS OF RATT Pearcy, DeMartini and Croucier play Monsters of Rock send-off show Port of Los Angeles — Just when you least expect it, they hit you over the head with something worth waiting for. The Monsters of Rock cruise kicked off their send-off show from the Port of Los Angeles with a special surprise show from The Stowaways. The Stowaways featured Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Warren DeMartini (lead guitar), Juan Croucier (bass), Carlos Cavazo (guitars)[…]

October 1, 2016

SOMEBODY GET RID OF ME STALKER! David Lee Roth needs help

SOMEBODY GET RID OF ME STALKER! Van Halen famed frontman David Lee Roth has a serious stalker and needs your help Ultimate Classic Rock — David Lee Roth says a stalker – “a very real one” – has called his phone number 75 times in the past four months. In a blog post on his official website, the Van Halen star asks for help identifying this person, who the singer says is somehow keeping his or her number off[…]

September 30, 2016

Ozzy Osbourne’s Ex-Mistress Michelle Pugh Files Complaint Against His Daughter Kelly Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne’s Ex-Mistress Michelle Pugh Files Complaint Against His Daughter Kelly Osbourne BY AURELIE CORINTHIOS People — The ex-mistress of Ozzy Osbourne isn’t backing down in her legal case against the rocker’s daughter Kelly. PEOPLE can confirm Michelle Pugh filed an amended complaint this week in Los Angeles as a follow-up to the initial lawsuit filed by Pugh and her legal team in August. The amended and more detailed complaint obtained by PEOPLE largely alleges Kelly,[…]

September 30, 2016

CHEAP TRICK! Steel Panther covers “She’s Tight” featuring Robin Zander

CHEAP TRICK! Steel Panther covers “She’s Tight” featuring Robin Zander Blabbermouth — STEEL PANTHER, the glam rock band known for capturing the hearts of girlfriends and wives around the globe, announced today while on tour in Munich, Germany that their new album, “Lower The Bar”, will go on sale February 24, 2017. For the fans that can’t hold back their PANTHER urges, pre-orders are now available at the band’s web site, iTunes, and Amazon with deluxe bundle[…]

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