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Billy McCarthy of D’Molls: “Winger are lowlifes”

ARE WINGER LOWLIFES? D’Molls drummer Billy McCarthy says so in his new memoir “Beat Me ‘Til I’m Famous”     CHICAGO, Illinois — Who is Billy McCarthy? Or maybe we should ask who is Billy Dior? If you guessed a women’s fashion designer you are close but only because he use to dress more like a woman than a man. Or at least he tried to. Billy Dior, aka Billy McCarthy is the drummer and[…]

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6-PACK? Sharon Osbourne claims Ozzy had sex with 6 women, one of which was a Russian teenager

6-PACK? Sharon Osbourne claims Ozzy had sex with 6 women, one of which was a Russian teenager     Blabbermouth —Sharon Osbourne claims that her husband Ozzy Osbourne had several affairs before she learned of his indiscretions thanks to a misdirected e-mail. In August 2016, Ozzy apologized to the women with whom he has had extramarital sexual relationships and admitted to undergoing therapy for sex addiction. Ozzy‘s statement came out in the wake of the first interview given by Michelle Pugh, the celebrity hairstylist whose[…]

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ROCK LIKE ?U.?K. … The Cruel Intentions invade England once again

ROCK LIKE ?U.?K. The Cruel Intentions invade England once again     United Kingdom — Attention United Kingdom sleazerock fans and lovers of the Scandinavian metal movement of the 2000’s. The Cruel Intentions will be in your hood August 31st thru September 3rd, shows in London, Sheffield, Nottingham and Stoke-On-Trent. Go support the former Vains Of Jenna frontman as he continues to rock n’ roll like only Lizzy DeVine can do. Can these guys still write[…]

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QUIET RIOT CANCEL .. Rock N’ Skull announce lineup changes along with new venue “Diesel Dick’s Pub & Grub”

QUIET RIOT CANCEL Rock N’ Skull announce several lineup changes along with new venue “Diesel Dick’s Pub & Grub” _______________________________________________________________ Update: In yet another stunning cancellation Quiet Riot has pulled out of Rock N’ Skull. The legendary band was scheduled to headline Sunday night October 29th. Quiet Riot has been on board since late 2016 and were 1 of the bands featured on the original poster. (see below) Metal Sludge has an industry source who[…]

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PUDDLE OF MUCK… Wes Scantlin and Puddle Of Mudd are a no show at 3 more weekend concerts

PUDDLE OF MUCK Wes Scantlin and Puddle Of Mudd are a no show at 3 more weekend concerts Update Monday August 28th 10:00 (pst): It seems Puddle Of Mudd also missed their Sunday August 27th show at “Rams Head Live” in Annapolis Maryland. That makes 3 in a row, also known as a hat-trick in Hockey or a turkey in Bowling. The band were a no show for their entire weekend run, missing shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.[…]

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NOT FAKING IT … Michael Monroe pulls the plug on UK promoter after drama at Hair Metal Heaven show

NOT FAKING IT Michael Monroe pulls the plug on UK promoter after drama at Hair Metal Heaven show   Sleazeroxx — Day Two of the Hair Metal Heaven Festival that took place in Hull, UK from August 25 to 27, 2017 was not without some complications as the VIP special guest performer Michael Monroe ended up not performing. Monroe was scheduled to play a special intimate acoustic performance for VIP ticket holders apparently at a different location towards the end of Day Two. Monroe and Hair Metal[…]

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BULLET TRIO … 3 former BulletBoys to play first ever Hollywood show as Lies, Deceit & Treachery

BULLET TRIO 3 former BulletBoys to play first ever Hollywood show as Lies, Deceit & Treachery   HOLLYWOOD, California — Lies, Deceit & Treachery will play their first ever Hollywood show on September 1st 2017 at the “Whisky“. The former BulletBoys members have performed select shows in recent years since forming but this will be their first appearance on the Sunset Strip. Lies, Deceit & Treachery are Mick Sweda (guitars), Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D’Anda (drums)[…]

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Frankie Banali on recent Quiet Riot singers: “They were karaoke Kevin DuBrow types that just didn’t work.”

OUCH! Frankie Banali on recent Quiet Riot singers: “By enlarge, they were karaoke Kevin DuBrow types that just didn’t work.” Interview By Robert Cavuoto My Global Mind — Quiet Riot has pumped out some great music since the 80s and in 2017 continues to show the world they are relevant with the release of their new CD; Road Rage via Frontier Records.  Led by drummer Frankie Banali along with veteran bassist Chuck Wright, guitarist Alex Grossi, and new vocalist[…]

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TURN DOWN THE RADIO … Autograph release new single “Get Off Your Ass”, fans and critics chime in

TURN DOWN THE RADIO  Autograph release new single “Get Off Your Ass”,  fans and critics chime in  LOS ANGELES, California — Autograph have just released a brand new single and the titletrack from their up coming full length release. “Get Off Your Ass” is available and fans are reacting to it with a potpourri of comments. Some good, some bad, and someone even said “I turned down my radio“. Autograph has been touring with clasic[…]

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FLORIDA FUN … “80’s IN THE PARK” Rockcon N’ Musicfest: Winger, Jackyl, Lynch Mob, Junkyard, Ted Poley …

FLORIDA FUN “80’s IN THE PARK” rockcon n’ musicfest: Winger, Jackyl, Lynch Mob,  Ted Poley of Danger Danger, Junkyard, House Of Lords, Enuff Z’Nuff, JetBoy, Lillian Axe & Every Mother’s Nightmare   Cocoa Beach, FLORIDA — What’s better than 3 after parties? – A 3 DAY PARTY AND A ROCK CONVENTION!!!!!! This year 80’s In The Park will lay siege to the hotel and turning it into the ROCKING HOTEL WEEKEND PARTY! All bands, shows and guest will be[…]

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