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BITTERFOOT … Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal says he was ‘angry and bitter’ when he left Guns N’ Roses

BITTERFOOT Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal says he was ‘angry and bitter’ when he left Guns N’ Roses   Blabbermouth —  Former GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal says that he was so “angry and bitter and frustrated” before he left the band three years ago that it “was not healthy” for him to continue playing with the Axl Rose-fronted outfit. Thal never officially announced his departure from the GN’R, but a source confirmed to Detroit[…]

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#1 BAD BOYS … Poison take a #selfie, ready for tour with Def Leppard & Tesla

#1 BAD BOYS Poison take a #selfie as they ready for tour with Def Leppard and Tesla   Blabbermouth — POISON singer Bret Michaels has released the first photo of the band’s original lineup as it begins rehearsing for its upcoming tour. He wrote in the accompanying caption: “Rocking hard, feeling great. Haven’t killed each other yet, this tour is happening. #music #poison #tour #springbreak #party” POISON will perform all its greatest hits as they headline[…]

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OWNED … Eddie Trunk calls Bobby Blotzer’s recent online rant; “Juvenile, lame, weak”

OWNED Eddie Trunk calls Bobby Blotzer’s recent online rant; “Juvenile, lame, weak”   Eddie Trunk Show — Radio host Eddie Trunk recently blasted Bobby Blotzer about comments the drummer had posted online. Blotzer posted a video of former bandmate Juan Croucier performing live, and added some choice words. The drummer made comments that some might find offensive, then ended his post with a sh!t imoji and “F.Y. J.CASTRO”. As of press time the original comments have been edited out.[…]

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LIVE REVIEW: Stephen Pearcy the voice of Ratt “MVP’s” Cincinnati, Ohio

Stephen Pearcy the voice of Ratt “MVP’s Sports Bar & Grille” Cincinnati, Ohio March 24th CINCINNATI, Ohio — More than three decades after his ascension to the status of pop culture icon, Stephen Pearcy still has that same swagger, attitude and bravado. He is – and will always be – a real-life rock star. And when he slithers onto the stage, there’s no doubt that he remains the same sleazy, sinful and sensational singer/frontman who[…]

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SHAMELESS release “The Filthy 7” feat: Phil Lewis, Frankie Muriel and Stevie Rachelle, tour dates announced

CD & VINYL SHAMELESS release “The Filthy 7” feat: Phil Lewis, Steve Summers, Frankie Muriel and Stevie Rachelle, tour dates announced   MUNICH, Germany — SHAMELESS will release “The Filthy 7” on April 4th thru RSR Music. The label will issue a CD and a vinyl version. This will be the 7th studio effort by the German based band and 9th overall release. Shameless at the core, are founder and bassist Alexx Michael along with partner[…]

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BIG BAD WOLF … Meet Upcoming Los Angeles band JOYOUS WOLF in Metal Sludge’s A to Z

BIG BAD WOLF Meet Upcoming Los Angeles band JOYOUS WOLF in Metal Sludge’s A to Z     LOS ANGELES — In Metal Sludge’s latest attempt to discover the Next Big Thing, we present Joyous Wolf, a young buzz band from Southern California. The foursome (vocalist Nick Reese, dummer Robert Sodaro, guitarist: Blake Allard and bassist Greg Braccio) is already getting radio airplay and building a loyal following. We caught up with Mr. Reese for Sludge’s[…]

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BLOW MY GIG … Ronnie Younkins goes MIA misses live show with Kix, rumored alcohol problem

BLOW MY GIG Ronnie Younkins goes MIA misses live show with Kix, rumored alcohol problem   TMZ — Kix guitarist Ronnie Younkins went missing Saturday and was just found … but he’s not in great condition. We’re told Ronnie’s bandmates went to pick him up in Maryland for a gig in Pennsylvania but he was nowhere in sight. They tried to call him … but nothing. The remaining Kix band members went on to play the[…]

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FREE AUDIO … Steel Panther’s “Lower The Bar” available now, listen here

FREE AUDIO Steel Panther’s “Lower The Bar” available now, listen here   LOS ANGELES, California — Check out Steel Panther’s “Lower The Ball” which will be officially released March 24th. With titles like “Pussy Ain’t Free”, “Walk Of Shame” and “Goin’ In The Back Door” (referring to anal of course) you know what you’re getting with Steel Panther. The band is closing in on 2 full decades of rock n’ roll. And with that, there seems[…]

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ALBUMS UNLEASHED: Rikki Rockett talks Poison early days, discusses “Look What The Cat Dragged In”

ALBUMS UNLEASHED  Rikki Rockett talks Poison early days, discusses “Look What The Cat Dragged In” in depth   Decibel Geek Podcast — Rikki Rockett joins the guys this week for Albums Unleashed Poison Look What the Cat Dragged In. In this long-form discussion, Rikki shares stories from the early days of Poison including the decision to move from Pennsylvania to Hollywood in the early 1980’s. Also in the episode, Rikki talks about the departure of original[…]

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ROCK N’ SCAM … Concert promoter investigated by FBI, lawsuit filed and multiple investors fleeced

ROCK N’ SCAM Concert promoter investigated by FBI, lawsuit filed and multiple investors fleeced   ORO VALLEY, Arizona —  He promoted dozens of concerts over the past five years featuring 80’s rock bands. The shows went on from Tucson to Tulsa. Now, the thrill is gone for Freddy Stahmer and his company, Frederick Entertainment. Stahmer and his company are under investigation by the FBI and being sued for fraud by five former investors. The lawsuit filed in Pima[…]

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