WELCOME TO EPISODE #17 Of...🔥 HAIR METAL CHAOS LIVE with The Guru & Rachelle & tonight we recap the week in music news, including some interesting new tours, some Ace Frehley controversy, Dee Snider being hypocritical and a ton of other music topics from a news filled week! So join us and get your questions answered along the way!The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes...Buy Charlie a dog biscuit with Paypal! [email protected] Stevie Rachelle's World Famous Metal Sludge Website:www.metalsludge.tvThe Metal Sludge Store:https://rlsrecords.bigcartel.com/Every Tuesday night, we’re bringing you:⚡ Hair Metal news⚡ Wild backstage stories⚡ Sunset Strip memories⚡ Industry drama⚡ Album talk⚡ Unfiltered opinions⚡ And TOTAL CHAOSNo scripts.No filters.No BS.If you love the glory days of 80s hard rock, glam metal, MTV, and the Sunset Strip scene… you’re in the right place.🤘 LIVE every Tuesday night🕖 7PM Central / 5PM PacificSubscribe, join the live chat, and become part of the chaos.

Original Tyketto drummer Michael Arbeeny joins The Hair Metal Guru for an in-depth, career-spanning interview covering his entire life and musical journey.Michael talks about growing up in a dangerous part of New York City, his early band with a then-unknown guitar prodigy named Vito Bratta, and the formation of Tyketto. We discuss signing with Geffen Records, the making of the beloved Don't Come Easy album, touring with Nelson, and how it felt like Tyketto was on the verge of something huge.But then grunge arrived.Michael also discusses the band's follow-up album, getting dropped, declining audiences, Tyketto's breakup, their eventual reunion, and how he has finally made peace with a career that came SO CLOSE to superstardom.This is the complete story of Michael Arbeeny and one of the most underrated bands of the era.#Tyketto #MichaelArbeeny #HairMetal #80sRock #TheHairMetalGuruPlease Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes9fSQoGK0ii9SAB9?si=e2e53cc9285c40eeFollow 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.rock101klol.com/

Poison reunited and released Hollyweird in 2002—but what went wrong?In this five-person roundtable, we revisit Poison’s final album of original material, from the excitement of the reunion and the anticipation surrounding a new album to our initial reactions and how Hollyweird has aged 24 years later. Was the album rushed? Was the production the problem? And does it sound any better today?Let us know what YOU think of Hollyweird in the comments!Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes9fSQoGK0ii9SAB9?si=e2e53cc9285c40eeFollow 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.rock101klol.com/

1985 was an absolutely HUGE year for hard rock and heavy metal! In this roundtable discussion, the five of us each pick our three favorite albums released in 1985—and the results are packed with some of the biggest names of the decade!From Ratt, Scorpions, KISS, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, AC/DC and more, we break down the albums that defined an unforgettable year in rock and metal.What are your top 3 albums from 1985? Let us know in the comments!👍 Like, subscribe, and join the discussion with The Hair Metal Guru!Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes9fSQoGK0ii9SAB9?si=e2e53cc9285c40eeFollow 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.rock101klol.com/

Is Hugo Valenti Journey's New Singer? Arnel Speaks.Hugo Valenti is still out with Journey—and after an impressive appearance singing two songs, the conversation about Journey's future singer is getting even more interesting.Hugo not only sounds remarkably like legendary former Journey singer Steve Perry, but his resemblance to Perry has always been part of the conversation. Now, after seeing Hugo perform with Journey again, Arnel Pineda made a statement that has fans wondering what could happen next:“That’s the band right there... now I can step back... congratulations.”In this video, we discuss Hugo's latest performances with Journey, Arnel's reaction, Hugo's history in music, and whether Journey may be preparing for a major change.Could Hugo Valenti really be Journey's next lead singer? Let me know what you think in the comments.Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes9fSQoGK0ii9SAB9?si=e2e53cc9285c40eeFollow 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.rock101klol.com/

WELCOME TO EPISODE #16 Of...🔥 HAIR METAL CHAOS LIVE with The Guru & Rachelle & tonight we recap the week in music news, including the Quiet Riot singer search, the controversies with some of the guys rumored to be in the running, and a ton of other music topics from a news filled week! So join us and get your questions answered along the way!The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes...Buy Charlie a dog biscuit with Paypal! [email protected] Stevie Rachelle's World Famous Metal Sludge Website:www.metalsludge.tvThe Metal Sludge Store:https://rlsrecords.bigcartel.com/Every Tuesday night, we’re bringing you:⚡ Hair Metal news⚡ Wild backstage stories⚡ Sunset Strip memories⚡ Industry drama⚡ Album talk⚡ Unfiltered opinions⚡ And TOTAL CHAOSNo scripts.No filters.No BS.If you love the glory days of 80s hard rock, glam metal, MTV, and the Sunset Strip scene… you’re in the right place.🤘 LIVE every Tuesday night🕖 7PM Central / 5PM PacificSubscribe, join the live chat, and become part of the chaos.

Nick Walsh tells the complete story of Slik Toxik in this career-spanning interview with The Hair Metal Guru!Nearly three hours of conversation covering Nick's journey from his early days in music to forming Slik Toxik, recording their classic debut album Doin' the Nasty, and watching the band's hopes collide with the arrival of grunge.Nick also opens up about the infamous 1994 awards-show limousine crash involving his bandmate — an unbelievable incident that ultimately played a major role in the band's downfall.We also discuss Nick's music and projects after Slik Toxik, his career through the years, and the exciting new projects he has coming up over the next year.If you've ever wanted to know the real story of Slik Toxik, this is the interview you've been waiting for.Subscribe to The Hair Metal Guru for interviews, hair metal news, album reviews, debates, and much more!Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes9fSQoGK0ii9SAB9?si=e2e53cc9285c40eeFollow 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.rock101klol.com/

Sebastian Bach has officially taken the stage with Twisted Sister — but did it work?In this video, Ryan and I review Sebastian’s very first performance with Twisted Sister, including his vocals, the band’s performance, the between-song banter with Jay Jay French, and the decision to include two Skid Row songs in the setlist.We also give our thoughts on whether this lineup has what it takes to convince fans to buy tickets for future Twisted Sister shows.What did you think of Sebastian Bach’s first show with Twisted Sister? Let us know in the comments!Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes9fSQoGK0ii9SAB9?si=e2e53cc9285c40eeFollow 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.rock101klol.com/

John Corabi opens up about the incredible story of how he went from fronting The Scream to becoming the new singer of Mötley Crüe.In this clip from my March 2026 interview with John, he talks about being offered the job, his initial hesitation, what ultimately convinced him to join one of the biggest bands in rock, and what it was like stepping into Mötley Crüe at the height of their fame.John also discusses the making of Mötley Crüe's 1994 self-titled album and some of the challenges he faced being the new guy in an already-established band.And as John reveals in this interview… “I didn’t own a Mötley record.”🎸 WATCH THE FULL JOHN CORABI INTERVIEW:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdwqykId8go&t=2849sSubscribe to The Hair Metal Guru for hair metal news, interviews, debates, album reviews, and more!#JohnCorabi #MotleyCrue #HairMetal #TheHairMetalGuru #RockPlease Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes9fSQoGK0ii9SAB9?si=e2e53cc9285c40eeFollow 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.rock101klol.com/

Did Journey just try out Arnel Pineda’s replacement?Journey’s singer situation has become increasingly interesting. Arnel Pineda has reportedly been struggling and has said he didn’t feel like touring, yet the band has a massive 60-date tour on the schedule. Now, other members and special guests have been helping cover songs during the shows.Then Hugo Valenti—best known for sounding and looking remarkably similar to legendary former Journey singer Steve Perry—recently appeared with Journey in Japan.Was Hugo simply a special guest… or was Journey quietly trying out a potential replacement for Arnel?In this video, we discuss the current situation with Arnel, Hugo’s history with Journey, and whether the band may finally be reconsidering what they want in their next singer.What do YOU think? Is Hugo Valenti a realistic replacement for Arnel Pineda? Let me know in the comments!Please Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes9fSQoGK0ii9SAB9?si=e2e53cc9285c40eeFollow 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.rock101klol.com/