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

February 14, 2026

UPDATED: February 14th 2026 There are limited cabins left but… there is still time, check the MORC website for details today. The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise have just added more acts to their 2026 pre-party to kick off their annual cruise and shared an updated promo poster which now lists more than 50 artists set to appear and perform

UPDATED … Mountain Music Festival adds Bret Michaels, Rick Springfield, Night Ranger, The Cruel Intentions and Tuk Smith to August 21/23 2026 lineup

December 3, 2025

Updated: December 3rd 2026 In an on-going wave of announcements, The Mountain Music Festival has named roughly 2 dozen artists to appear at their 2026 weekend event, and they’re still adding on. The latest announcements include Poison frontman Bret Michaels and Rick Springfield. Scroll down to see the full list in alphabetical order that have been announced so far. GATLINBURG,

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

“That was his coffin for a long time, those Hotel rooms.” — Shawn Zavodney on his friend Jani Lane YOUTUBE — In a brand new episode on The Hair Metal Guru the guest is Shawn Zavodney. At first glance, not many people will recognize the name Shawn Zavodney, but he was a good friend of Jani Lane‘s and also played

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

“While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean’s health is our top priority at this moment. Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.” — Alice In Chains issues statement regarding the cancellation of their remaining 2025 schedule OCEANSIDE, Maryland — The Boardwalk Rock Festival has taken a few hits in their lineup over

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

OCEAN CITY, Maryland — The Boardwalk Rock Music Festival have just announced that Mötley Crüe will be pulling out of the event due to Vince Neil‘s health. The band released an official statement earlier today that the festival has shared with ticket buyers, and it’s already been announced that Alice In Chains will take their place. A statement from the

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

December 11, 2024

Metal Sludge — A brand new East Coast based Rock Festival has just dropped t best online pharmacy with fast delivery topamax for sale with the lowest prices today in the USA heir official schedule and lineup for a weekend of music in Ocean City, Maryland on Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th 2025. That’s right, BOARDWALK ROCK has

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

July 24, 2024

“I have a theory… if you were in a band, and you think your band didn’t do well because of 3 guys from Seattle, than you’re pathetic!” — Riki Rachtman – Cathouse / Headbanger’s Ball Metal Sludge — This subject has been beat to death more than the “Will Skid Row reunite with Sebastian Bach” topic. But, it continuously gets

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

July 23, 2024

Metal Sludge’s Top 19 HAIR METAL SPECTACULAR: The Top 19 Sappiest — and Greatest — Power Ballads of All-Time HOLLYWOOD, California — Power ballads make the hair-metal band, not the other way around. All these iconic groups like Guns N’ Roses and Motley Crue from the MTV era spent a lifetime trying to prove they had more teeth in than their

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

“Ya man, I tripped (on stage)… but I made it through the show somehow.” — Keri Kelli Metal Sludge — The annual M3 Music Festival was held over the weekend for the 15th year, and once again the multi-day festival proved to be a success. However, there was 1 small casualty that has come to light. Sources from the road

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

UPDATED … Mountain Music Festival adds Bret Michaels, Rick Springfield, Night Ranger, The Cruel Intentions and Tuk Smith to August 21/23 2026 lineup

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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