🎉 WE DID IT! The Hair Metal Guru just hit 15,000 subscribers! We (Charlie and I) wanted to say thank you to every single one of you — whether you've been here since day one or just subscribed today. From landing interviews with legends like Rikki Rockett (Poison), Bobbie Brown, Brent Muscat (Faster Pussycat), and more, to posting fresh hair metal content every Monday through Friday, this milestone is 100% because of YOU, and I appreciate it more than I can tell you. And a special shoutout to Patrick and all the crew who donate their time to make this all happen.🤘 Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a new video — we’re just getting started!#HairMetal #15KSubscribers #GlamMetal #youtubemilestone Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] Follow me on X! https://x.com/HairMetalGuruThe Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehairmetalguru/Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!https://fnarecords.net/Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:www.metalsludge.tvI host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!https://www.getmeradio.com/stations/rock101klol-4751/?station_id=4751

Hardline’s Double Eclipse should have been huge… so what went wrong?In this video, Ryan and I take a deep dive into Hardline’s 1992 debut album Double Eclipse—a record packed with massive hooks, ripping riffs from Journey guitarist Neal Schon, and one of the best vocal performances of the era from Johnny Gioeli. This album had all the ingredients of a hair metal classic.So why didn’t it take off?Timing.Released right as grunge was exploding and changing the landscape of rock music, Double Eclipse became one of the many high-quality albums that got lost in the shuffle. But looking back today, does it deserve to be considered one of the most underrated albums of the genre?So join Ryan and I as we revisit this overlooked gem and ask the question—was Double Eclipse a victim of 1992?#Hardline #DoubleEclipse #HairMetal #RockHistory #NealSchon #JourneyPlease Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] Follow me on X! https://x.com/HairMetalGuruThe Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehairmetalguru/Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!https://fnarecords.net/Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:www.metalsludge.tvI host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!https://www.getmeradio.com/stations/rock101klol-4751/?station_id=4751

Who are the greatest frontmen in rock & roll history? 🤘In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, Patrick, Ryan and I are joined by SPECIAL GUEST STAR Dennis Churchill Dries of Tattoo Rodeo as we dive into one of the most debated topics in rock—who are rock's greatest frontmen (or women?). So, no, we're not talking about the greatest singers... we're talking who had the entire package... and maybe most importantly, who could COMMAND A CROWD. Dennis, Patrick, Ryan and I break down some of the biggest names in rock and debate who really deserves a spot at the top.Expect strong opinions, deep cuts, and maybe a few controversial takes along the way.👇 Drop your picks in the comments:Who do YOU think are the greatest rock frontmen of all time?#RockMusic #HairMetal #Frontmen #RockDebate #TattooRodeoPlease Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] Follow me on X! https://x.com/HairMetalGuruThe Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehairmetalguru/Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!https://fnarecords.net/Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:www.metalsludge.tvI host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!https://www.getmeradio.com/stations/rock101klol-4751/?station_id=4751

In this video, I follow up on the situation involving Ted Poley, Stevie Rachelle, and Sebastian Bach from the Monsters of Rock Cruise. After initially calling out Sebastian’s behavior, Ted has now issued an apology—but I’m not so sure he needed to.Here's the video I did on the topic last night:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJZcuwV9djQ&t=51sToday I'm here to give you my perspective of what's going on with Sebastian Bach, and how I think it should be handled. I'm not claiming to be an expert in anything, but I've been through a lot in my life, especially when it comes to addiction, and I have opinions on what helped me... and what hurt.So... let’s break it all down. And, regardless of whether you agree with me or not, thanks for watching.Anthony

Wildside’s 1992 album Under the Influence is one of the most overlooked records of the entire hair metal era—and in this video, Ryan and I dive deep into why it's a hidden classic.Despite arriving at a time when the scene was collapsing, this album delivered everything we were looking for. So why did it fail? And does it deserve a second look today?In this video, we:• Break down the Under the Influence album• Rank every track from worst to best• And ask the big question: is this one of the most underrated albums of the ‘90s?👇 Let me know in the comments:Do you think Under the Influence is an underrated classic… or is it properly forgotten?#Wildside #HairMetal #UnderratedAlbums #GlamMetal #90sRockPlease Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] Follow me on X! https://x.com/HairMetalGuruThe Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehairmetalguru/Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!https://fnarecords.net/Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:www.metalsludge.tvI host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!https://www.getmeradio.com/stations/rock101klol-4751/?station_id=4751

The Forbidden L.A. Guns Album Finally Gets Its Due.In this exclusive interview, Chris VanDahl (ex-L.A. Guns vocalist on the 1996 album American Hardcore) clears up a ton of the questions on the band's darkest and most divisive chapter. Chris also talks about, yes, the Steven Tyler comparisons, and his years fronting highly successful Aerosmith tribute bands. He also details his time with Cherry St., Angels in Vein, his upcoming children's book, and so much more!! But fans of this channel will most likely associate Chris with L.A. Guns.Keep up with Chris on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/cvandahlFrom replacing Phil Lewis to recording a record that completely abandoned the sound that made the band famous... a record that the band rarely mentions – Chris shares the real story behind the "lost era" of L.A. Guns. Raw stories, surprising details, and honest reflections on one of the most controversial releases in hair metal history.What do YOU think of American Hardcore? Love it or hate it? Let me know below!Subscribe for more untold stories from the Sunset Strip and beyond.#LAGuns #AmericanHardcore #HairMetal #RockHistoryPlease Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] Follow me on X! https://x.com/HairMetalGuruThe Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehairmetalguru/Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!https://fnarecords.net/Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:www.metalsludge.tvI host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!https://www.getmeradio.com/stations/rock101klol-4751/?station_id=4751

In this video, Jones and I break down the shocking situation involving Ted Poley of Danger Danger and former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach following the Monsters of Rock Cruise. After returning home, Ted took to Facebook with a lengthy post accusing Sebastian of being drunk, unruly, and even threatening to fight people onboard. PLUS, the story was corroborated by Tuff frontman and Metal Sludge founder Stevie Rachelle, who told me his own crazy Sebastian story from the cruise, and he also shared a great story about him mending some fences with Stryper frontman Michael Sweet.I'm assuming we'll be getting more people chiming in with their side of the story, and hopefully some video will drop of the incidents as well... but apparently it got crazy on the MORC!Join me and Jones as we talk about the details, the reactions, and what this could mean moving forward.#SebastianBach #TedPoley #StevieRachelle #Tuff #MetalSludge #DangerDanger #SkidRow #HairMetal #MonstersOfRockCruisePlease Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] Follow me on X! https://x.com/HairMetalGuruThe Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehairmetalguru/Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!https://fnarecords.net/Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:www.metalsludge.tvI host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!https://www.getmeradio.com/stations/rock101klol-4751/?station_id=4751

In this video, Ryan and I dive into a heated debate about whether bands should play cover songs during their live shows. It all started when Eddie Trunk questioned why bands would play covers when they already have massive catalogs of their own music—then Duff McKagan jumped in with the opposite take, saying it’s a great way to show respect and connect with fans. Ryan and I discussed each point and gave our opinion on the subject.So who’s right?Let’s break down both sides of the argument, look at real examples, and talk about whether covers belong in today’s live setlists.Do you think bands should play covers live, or stick to their own songs? Let me know in the comments!Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] Follow me on X! https://x.com/HairMetalGuruThe Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehairmetalguru/Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!https://fnarecords.net/Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:www.metalsludge.tvI host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!https://www.getmeradio.com/stations/rock101klol-4751/?station_id=4751

In this video, Patrick, Stone and I take a deep dive into Alice Cooper’s 1991 album Hey Stoopid and ask the big question… what happened?We fell in love with him on Trash, and everyone expected huge things on the followup, so why didn't Hey Stoopid deliver?Is it the songwriting? The production? The changing sound of the early ‘90s? Or does the album actually hold up better than people give it credit for?We break it all down—track by track, moment by moment—and give our honest thoughts on how Hey Stoopid has aged 35 years after its release.Let us know in the comments:Do YOU think Hey Stoopid holds up? Or is it a step down from Trash?#AliceCooper #HeyStoopid #RockMusic #AlbumReview #TrashAlbum

In this video, Patrick and I (AND CHARLIE!) dive into your comments from the past couple of months—and yeah… some of you had a LOT to say 😳From great questions to some wild takes, I picked out a handful of comments that I had to respond to. Whether you agree, disagree, or just want to join the conversation, this one’s for you.And of course, Charlie is here too… and she definitely has opinions 🐶👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—I might feature you in the next one!Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] Follow me on X! https://x.com/HairMetalGuruThe Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehairmetalguru/Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!https://fnarecords.net/Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:www.metalsludge.tvI host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!https://www.getmeradio.com/stations/rock101klol-4751/?station_id=4751