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PHILADELPHIA … Johnny Dee talks to The Hair Metal Guru about coming up in the Philly clubs, playing with Doro, Britny Fox, Waysted and Tyketto

September 1, 2025

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WHERE’S VITO? … Mike Tramp visits Hair Metal Guru and talks White Lion, the ever elusive Vito Bratta and his early years in Mabel

August 25, 2025

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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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August 7, 2025

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June 18, 2025

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June 10, 2025

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DOWN BOYS … Ex-Warrant Drummer Bobby Borg once said to Jani Lane: “You’re Going To Be Dead In 10 Years, If You Keep This Sh*t Up”

April 21, 2025

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ROXX GANG … Kevin Steele opens up about his Father’s involvement in his Mother’s 1969 Murder and his Guitarist Eric Carrell’s Mysterious Death in 1986 on The Hair Metal Guru

March 11, 2025

PODCAST NEWS — In a brand new episode of The Hair Metal Guru the guest is Roxx Gang founder and lead vocalist Kevin Steele. Steele has been somewhat of a recluse over the years but every once in a while he pops up and this interview has plenty to offer for the hardcore 80’s rock fan. Roxx Gang was founded

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February 9, 2025

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PHILADELPHIA … Johnny Dee talks to The Hair Metal Guru about coming up in the Philly clubs, playing with Doro, Britny Fox, Waysted and Tyketto

WHERE’S VITO? … Mike Tramp visits Hair Metal Guru and talks White Lion, the ever elusive Vito Bratta and his early years in Mabel

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?”

WARRANT … Madison ‘Maddi’ Lane talks at length to The Hair Metal Guru about her late Father Jani Lane

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BULLETBOYS ….. Mick Sweda Spills His Guts Out in a Brand New 90 Minute Interview with The Hair Metal Guru

DOWN BOYS … Ex-Warrant Drummer Bobby Borg once said to Jani Lane: “You’re Going To Be Dead In 10 Years, If You Keep This Sh*t Up”

ROXX GANG … Kevin Steele opens up about his Father’s involvement in his Mother’s 1969 Murder and his Guitarist Eric Carrell’s Mysterious Death in 1986 on The Hair Metal Guru

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