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30 & LIFE … Rhino Records releases SKID ROW debut for 30th Anniversary, w/ Bonus track + 10 Live tracks

30 & LIFE Rhino Records releases SKID ROW debut for 30th Anniversary, w/ Bonus track + 10 Live tracks   Sleazeroxx — Apparently Skid Row and former singer Sebastian Bach have been able to get on the same page for something as a deluxe edition of the group’s multi-platinum self-titled debut album has been released with little fanfare to apparently commemorate the 30th year anniversary

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WHO’S ON FIRST? … Current and Former L.A. Guns members speaking out about Who’s In and Who’s Out

WHO’S ON FIRST? Current and Former L.A. Guns members speaking out about Who’s In and Who’s Out  The Internet — After the recent M3 Music Festival announcement that L.A. Guns will perform at their 2019 event, it seems the intrigue is growing. Added to the immediate drama this annoucement has created, it seems part of the reason is that there is no official lineup for the

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KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE MONEY … Vince Neil’s lawyers claim he refuses to pay invoices totalling $187,364.01

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE MONEY Vince Neil’s lawyers claim he refuses to pay invoices totalling $187,364.01     The Blast  — Vince Neil could soon be without a lawyer to defend him in his assault lawsuit because his current attorney is tired of waiting to be paid the nearly $190k they claim to be owed. On December 6, Neil’s lawyers at Howard & Howard Attorneys,

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RATT WINS JUDGEMENT … Bobby Blotzer’s counterclaim in Ownership and Trademark Lawsuit Dismissed

RATT WINS JUDGEMENT Bobby Blotzer’s counterclaim in Ownership and Trademark Lawsuit Dismissed     Blabbermouth — According to the Northern California Record, a federal court has dismissed counterclaims from drummer Bobby Blotzer in a lawsuit related to the ownership and use of the RATT trademark. A judgment was entered in favor of RATT‘s general partnership — which includes RATT‘s fellow original members Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Juan Croucier (bass) — in a trademark

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NO LOVE LOST … Jake E. Lee unloads on Phil Soussan regarding exit from Ozzy: “Karma Motherf?@ker“

NO LOVE LOST Jake E. Lee unloads on Phil Soussan regarding exit from Ozzy: “Karma Motherf?@ker“     Sleazeroxx — Red Dragon Cartel guitarist and former Ozzy Osbourne and Badlands axeman Jake E. Lee was recently interviewed by Jimmy Kay for Canada’s The Metal Voice and spoke about his time with Ozzy Osbourne. On why he was fired after the Ultimate Sin album and tour, Leeopined (as transcribed by The Metal Voice with slight edits): “It was a

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ALL SYSTEMS NO … Vinnie Vincent cancels December shows in Memphis, rebooks for February in Nashville

ALL SYSTEMS NO Vinnie Vincent cancels December shows in Memphis, rebooks for February in Nashville   Blabbermouth — Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent‘s previously announced shows in Memphis on December 7 and December 8 have been postponed until February 8 and February 9, 2019 in Nashville due to additional scheduling and logistical requirements by the promoter. Promoter Derek Christopher said: “Vinnie is ready to rock and roll

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BIONIC MICHAELS … Bret Michaels has another medical emergency, postpones weekend performance

BIONIC MICHAELS Bret Michaels has another medical emergency, postpones weekend performance     From The Road — At this point we might have to change Bret Michaels name to Bionic Michaels. It seems the Poison frontman had yet another medical emergeny over the weekend. Which has resulted in the singer postponing his Sunday (November 11th) show in Greeneville Tennessee. Michaels is no stranger

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