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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

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

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

RODENT ROCK ….. Stephen Pearcy announces Pearcy/DeMartini dates for 2026 along with some Solo shows

February 4, 2026

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — The lead rodent Stephen Pearcy is Back For More in 2026. Pearcy, 69, has just announced a mix of solo shows and some appearances with Pearcy/DeMartini… the 1-2 punch from Ratt that features Pearcy along with his partner-in-crime Warren DeMartini. (all shows shared below) The pair were recently out and about to attend the Metal Hall

CALLING (ALMOST) ALL SINGERS … Skid Row getting ready to make their Announcement for a Real Push to find their next Lead Singer

February 2, 2026

“I mean, that stuff is really hard to sing. And it’s gotta be the right chemistry, because in our band we get along really great. We get along really well. We’re family, and we need somebody to be family with us.” — Scotti Hill on Skid Row looking for their next singer THE ENTIRE PLANET — Are you an undiscovered

NEW WEAPON ….. The Rockett Mafia trade Bullets for Blades – Mick Sweda Out, Stacey Blades In

February 2, 2026

Stacey Blades – Photo Courtesy Facebook “Very excited to announce i’ll be joining Rikki Rocket’s solo band Rockett Mafia. This is gonna be an awesome experience and will be great to share stage with these fine gentlemen!!“” — Stacey Blades LOS ANGELES, California — The Rockett Mafia have just announced a new member adding Stacey Blades on guitar after Mick

SHIPPING … Jim Gillette “Proud To Be Loud” LP Remaster from RLS Records

January 29, 2026

UPDATE: January 29th 2026 LOS ANGELES, California — RLS Records is stoked to announce that the Jim Gillette “Proud To Be Loud” Vinyl remaster will ship next week, in early February 2026. Gillette is best known for fronting the band NITRO who dropped their debut “O.F.R.” back in 1989 with his side-kick Michael Angelo-Batio. But before NITRO, the pair teamed

HEAD BANG THIS ….. Riki Rachtman gets ready to hit the road with his ‘One Foot In The Gutter’ Tour 2026

January 29, 2026

Riki Rachtman of Cathouse & MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball / Photo By: Jeff Coggins “The reason I’m busting my ass on this #ofitg tour is I fuckin love it. Tomorrow I’ll add another date in March.” — Riki Rachtman ON THE ROAD AGAIN — Who needs a guitar, a bass or a whole damn drum set when all you really need

THE ROXY … METAL HALL of FAME Awards Show hits the Sunset Strip with Inductees DeMartini, Rockett, Guns, Clarke and Holmes

January 28, 2026

‘The Roxy’ & ‘The Rainbow Bar & Grill’ on Sunset Strip share a parking lot and made for an amazing ‘Metal Hall of Fame’ Awards Show in Hollywood – January 21st 2026 / Photo By: Jeff Coggins HOLLYWOOD, California — Last week the Metal Hall of Fame awards show hit the Sunset Strip for their event and it was a

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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

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

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

RODENT ROCK ….. Stephen Pearcy announces Pearcy/DeMartini dates for 2026 along with some Solo shows

CALLING (ALMOST) ALL SINGERS … Skid Row getting ready to make their Announcement for a Real Push to find their next Lead Singer

NEW WEAPON ….. The Rockett Mafia trade Bullets for Blades – Mick Sweda Out, Stacey Blades In

SHIPPING … Jim Gillette “Proud To Be Loud” LP Remaster from RLS Records

HEAD BANG THIS ….. Riki Rachtman gets ready to hit the road with his ‘One Foot In The Gutter’ Tour 2026

THE ROXY … METAL HALL of FAME Awards Show hits the Sunset Strip with Inductees DeMartini, Rockett, Guns, Clarke and Holmes

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