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AMERICAN RIOT …. Quiet Riot swap out Seann Nicols after 5 shows for American Idol singer James Durbin

AMERICAN RIOT Quiet Riot swap out Seann Nicols after 5 shows for American Idol singer James Durbin   Metal Sludge — According to a German music site, Quiet Riot has made a change at the singer position. Seann Nicols has been replaced by James Durbin. Nicols was announced as Quiet Riot’s new frontman as reported by Metal Sludge back on October 5th 2016. The former Adler’s Appetite voice who was known as Sheldon Tarsha, first performed with[…]

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GOD DAMN THEY’RE GLAM … Poison announce headline dates to coincide with Def Leppard summer tour

GOD DAMN THEY’RE GLAM Poison announce headline dates to coincide with Def Leppard summer tour Blabbermouth Reports — POISON, one of rock’s most high-energy and iconic bands, will perform all its greatest hits as they headline select dates for the first time in over a decade. This spring will see all four original members — Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett and C.C. DeVille — join together to play these limited headline dates in the U.S.[…]

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TRIP ON THIS … Tripp Eisen reflects on prison stay, Wayne Static’s death, Dope, Murderdolls and Roughhouse

  TRIP ON THIS Tripp Eisen reflects on prison stay, Wayne Static’s death, Dope, Murderdolls and Roughhouse   Totally Driven Radio — Totally Driven Radio, the weekly radio podcast heard live every Thursday night from 8 – 11 pm Est time on the Totally Driven Entertainment Radio Network, hosted by Bay Ragni and Nick Wilkinson covers the world of sports and entertainment each week, as well as bringing you celebrity guests interviews, This week we had[…]

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TEN SECONDS TO LOVE … Steven Adler says he only talked to Axl Rose for ‘ten seconds’ on Gn’R tour

TEN SECONDS TO LOVE Steven Adler says he only talked to Axl Rose for ‘ten seconds’ on Gn’R tour Blabbermouth — Earlier this week, former GUNS N’ ROSES drummer Steven Adler was interviewed on “Trunk Nation”, Eddie Trunk‘s show on SiriusXM channel Volume (106). A few excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET).   On reuniting with classic GUNS N’ ROSES members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan for guest appearances at several shows during[…]

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TO HELL WITH THE BULLYING … Stryper bassist Tim Gaines lashes out in online message

  TO HELL WITH THE BULLYING Stryper bassist Tim Gaines lashes out in online message   Sleazeroxx —  It is no secret that Stryper bassist Timothy Gaines has been going through some personal issues (i.e. a divorce) which was made public by some of his Stryper bandmates and with frontman Michael Sweet questioning Gaines‘ involvement with the band in the future. Gaines has apparently had enough. The following message was posted on one of Gaines‘ Facebook[…]

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LEAVIN’ YOU’S A DIRTY JOB … Singer Joshua Alan quits Bobby Blotzer’s flailing Ratt band

LEAVIN’ YOU’S A DIRTY JOB Singer Joshua Alan quits Bobby Blotzer’s flailing Ratt band     Facebook — In a move that was rumored for weeks, the lead voice of Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt band has officially resigned. Joshua Alan wrote on his Facebook today (February 15th) that he had left the band roughly 3 weeks prior. Alan writes: “Good morning, beautiful people! I just want to take a second to bring you all an update.[…]

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GOT VD? Get Valentine’s Day advice from ‘Cherry Pie Girl’ Bobbie Brown

GOT VD? Get Valentine’s Day advice from the ‘Cherry Pie Girl’ Bobbie Brown    Another FN’ Podcast — In all seriousness, check out last night’s Another FN Podcast with Izzy Presley where I had the most famous video vixen ever, Bobbie Brown in studio giving dating advice for Valentines day. Super fun conversation with a super cool gal.   Bobbie Brown @ WebSite – Twitter – Facebook – Instagram – Store – Izzy Presley @ WebSite[…]

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BACK FOR MORON … Bobby Blotzer hurls insults at Ratt members in new public statement

BACK FOR MORON Bobby Blotzer hurls insults at Ratt members in new public statement   Facebook — Former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer has spoke out on his Facebook today (February 13th). Blotzer posted for the first time since late January when he was on vacation in Hawaii. The band’s longtime skin basher was expelled by all surviving members of the multi-paltinum selling group in November 2016. Blotzer wrote on his official The Ratt Experience Facebook page; “Just a small bit[…]

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RATT IS BACK … Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini and Juan Croucier re-launch Ratt to capacity crowd

RATT IS BACK Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini and Juan Croucier re-launch Ratt to capacity crowd   Sleazeroxx — Lead vocalist Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Warren DeMartini, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Carlos Cavazo made their first appearance as Ratt since the foursome last played with Bobby Blotzer in 2014 as the band played Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minnesota yesterday (February 11, 2017) evening. The foursome had been silent on who their drummer would be but on this[…]

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SAIGON DRAGON … Red Dragon Cartel welcomes ex-Saigon Kick drummer Phil Varone

  SAIGON DRAGON Red Dragon Cartel welcomes ex-Saigon Kick drummer Phil Varone     Facebook – According to everyone’s favorite social network (Facebook) the band Red Dragon Cartel have added a new member to the group. The addition is former Saigon Kick and one-time Skid Row drummer Phil Varone. Jake E. Lee and his Red Dragon Cartel wrote about adding Varone to the lineup; “He’s with us now in the studio working on our next album.[…]

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