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February 14, 2026

THE HAIR METAL GURU … Jani Lane’s friend Shawn Zavodney asked the late Warrant singer: “Which side of the Casket do you want me to Hold?”

August 21, 2025

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LATE ADDITION … Boardwalk Rock Festival welcomes Rob Zombie to Sat. May 17th lineup after Alice In Chains cancels all remaining 2025 shows

May 10, 2025

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CONCERT NEWS … Mötley Crüe are Pulling Out of the Boardwalk Rock Music Festival due to Vince Neil’s Health, Alice In Chains added

April 2, 2025

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WHAT SAY YOU … Did Grunge Really Kill Hair Metal? The Final Answer(s) from The Stars!

July 24, 2024

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July 23, 2024

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2024 … The Mountain Music Festival features 24 acts over a 3-day weekend

June 3, 2024

Metal Sludge — The Mountain Music Festival has officially announced their 24 band lineup for their annual fall music event. The Mountain Music Festival will be held August 23rd -25th 2024, in Gatlinburg Tennessee which sits roughly 220 miles East of Nashville, and about an hour’s drive, South East of Knoxville. This year’s lineup consists of two dozen bands that

RUMORS IN THE AIR … Night Ranger guitarist Keri Kelli suffered a Broken Ankle performing at M3 Music Fest

May 6, 2024

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AUGUST 21st-23rd > The Mountain Music Festival adds Jackyl to their roster that includes; Bret, Pearcy, Springfield, Bach, Lita, Tramp and many more

50+ ARTISTS > The Monsters of Rock Cruise have updated their Promo for the 2026 Ocean Festival – Act Now there are Limited Cabins Left!

THE HAIR METAL GURU … Jani Lane’s friend Shawn Zavodney asked the late Warrant singer: “Which side of the Casket do you want me to Hold?”

LATE ADDITION … Boardwalk Rock Festival welcomes Rob Zombie to Sat. May 17th lineup after Alice In Chains cancels all remaining 2025 shows

CONCERT NEWS … Mötley Crüe are Pulling Out of the Boardwalk Rock Music Festival due to Vince Neil’s Health, Alice In Chains added

MAY 17th-18th … BOARDWALK ROCK announce Inaugural Concert Series in Maryland w/ Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Bret Michaels (of Poison), Nickelback, Alice Cooper, Night Ranger & Extreme

WHAT SAY YOU … Did Grunge Really Kill Hair Metal? The Final Answer(s) from The Stars!

HAIR METAL SPECTACULAR: The Top 19 Sappiest — and Greatest — Power Ballads of All-Time

2024 … The Mountain Music Festival features 24 acts over a 3-day weekend

RUMORS IN THE AIR … Night Ranger guitarist Keri Kelli suffered a Broken Ankle performing at M3 Music Fest

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