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ADMITTED GUILT … Ross Halfin sued in Court by Collector, Loses $61,241 for Selling Lynryd Skynyrd Images that were Not His to Sell

December 5, 2025

Pronounced: A Photographic History Of Lynyrd Skynyrd – Compiled By Ross Halfin, featuring Michael Zagaris, Tom Hill, Dick Polak, Barry Plummer and more THE COURT OF LAW, Illinois — Well it’s not every day that we hear about a legendary rock photographer being sued for allegedly selling images that were not rightfully theirs to sell. But today… that is the

FIT FOR A KING … Ex-Nitro frontman Jim Gillette shares his new real estate project CASTLE BAY MANOR found on Florida’s SAINT GEORGE ISLAND

December 3, 2025

SUNSHINE STATE, U.S.A. — From rock n’ roll to real estate the word extreme is synonymous with Jim Gillette. Gillette first launched himself into the eyes and ears of music fans while still a teenager and that was a few years before NITRO even hit MTV‘s Headbanger’s Ball with their over-the-top track “Freight Train”. Gillette was strewn across rock magazines

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,

ATTN: GREEN BAY ….. Riki Rachtman and Stevie Rachelle will together host unique viewing of ‘Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years’ at EPIC Event Center on Friday March 6th

December 3, 2025

Stevie Rachelle the voice of Tuff & Riki Rachtman from MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball come to Green Bay March 6th 2026 GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The winter has just started in Wisconsin but never fear, your favorite spot in Green Bay, the ‘EPIC Event Center‘ will be hosting tons of killer shows all year round and into the new year. EPIC

CALLING 1986 … Glam Punk Rockers SYBIL about to drop their debut album ‘Every Parent’s Dream’ 40 years late

December 1, 2025

“They stumbled over each other, occasionally fell off the stage and threw dog food at the audience.” — From the SYBIL biography THE BAY AREA, California — It’s not often that we get incoming to promote a record that is 40 years old, but… there’s always room for a first! With that, we recently received an email from a band

RIP ….. Todd ‘Toy Staci’ Wiltse former The Zeros and The Mistakes Dead at 56 after Cancer battle

November 25, 2025

“I wrecked two cars and a motorcycle on Laurel Canyon, and consumed ridiculous amounts of chemicals and alcohol. I did shit that most wouldn’t have survived. I saw lots of friends die, but I lived. Why? God only knows. I don’t want to sensationalize being a fuck-up, but I won’t deny it either.” — Todd ‘t.Odd’ Wiltse – 2Fast2Die LAS

NEW MUSIC TOO … Guns N’ Roses announce World Tour for 2026 with stops in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the U.S.

November 24, 2025

LOS ANGELES, California — It’s that time of year and today we see yet another tour announcement for 2026. Guns N’ Roses have just dropped a long list of dates for next year that will see the band kick-off their year in Monterey Mexico in March and end the run in Atlanta Georgia in September. The band will take their

MIDNIGHT MAYHEM … Mister Misery live from Stockholm at ‘Pub Anchor’ November 7/8th 2025 > LIVE REVIEW

November 23, 2025

“Music is the universal language, and it’s pure magic to live it first-hand at European shows and festivals.” — Alison ‘MetalBabe’ Cohen STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN— Swedish horror metal band Mister Misery, formed in 2018, boast three full-length albums along with two recent singles, “Demeter” and “Forsaken.” Mister Misery have headlined club shows across Europe/Scandinavia, toured with well-known bands Nightwish, Dream Theater,

GREAT WHITE ….. Mark Kendall has Announced he’s been Diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer

November 22, 2025

“I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer a few months ago. I wanted to wait to go public until I knew a little more about it.” — Mark Kendall / Great White SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Some medical news to report as we share an update from Mark Kendall of Great White. Kendall took to his social media earlier today

CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – Date: July 18th 2000

November 19, 2025

“Met a pretty stripper named Tanya there. I thought she was the one. But alas she used to sleep for 24 hours straight, and it turns out she was a speed freak.” — Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot on his memories of Phoenix Arizona CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE — Today we will look back at Kevin DuBrow‘s original 20 Questions on

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ADMITTED GUILT … Ross Halfin sued in Court by Collector, Loses $61,241 for Selling Lynryd Skynyrd Images that were Not His to Sell

FIT FOR A KING … Ex-Nitro frontman Jim Gillette shares his new real estate project CASTLE BAY MANOR found on Florida’s SAINT GEORGE ISLAND

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

ATTN: GREEN BAY ….. Riki Rachtman and Stevie Rachelle will together host unique viewing of ‘Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years’ at EPIC Event Center on Friday March 6th

CALLING 1986 … Glam Punk Rockers SYBIL about to drop their debut album ‘Every Parent’s Dream’ 40 years late

RIP ….. Todd ‘Toy Staci’ Wiltse former The Zeros and The Mistakes Dead at 56 after Cancer battle

NEW MUSIC TOO … Guns N’ Roses announce World Tour for 2026 with stops in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the U.S.

MIDNIGHT MAYHEM … Mister Misery live from Stockholm at ‘Pub Anchor’ November 7/8th 2025 > LIVE REVIEW

GREAT WHITE ….. Mark Kendall has Announced he’s been Diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Cancer

CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – Date: July 18th 2000

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SEE WHO MADE THEIR HATE LIST … The Hair Metal Guru and His Crew Drop A New Video Titled, ‘The Hair Metal Ballads… WE HATE!’

GUNS, GANGS N’ GRADE SCHOOL … Stacey David Blades: “For some Bizarre Reason in 3rd Grade I Refused to Use Scissors… then Some Kid Started Calling me Blades, and it Just Sort of Stuck”

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CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – Date: July 18th 2000

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