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Hair Metal History Map

ByRichRock April 13, 2019May 22, 2020

If you ever wanted a quick reference to where your favorite hair metal band got their start, check out this Hair Metal History Map put together by Phil D. Phil writes… “I spent dozens of hours putting it together and now, I’m trying to share it with those who would appreciate it! It is a work…

80's Metal/Hair Bands | Dokken

#FBF 1985; Dokken Performs On American Bandstand

ByRichRock March 25, 2016

On April 6, 1985, DOKKEN performed their hits ‘Just Got Lucky’ and ‘Alone Again’ on American Bandstand. Bassist Jeff Pilson shared his memories… “I remember the day well. We’d just played with Triumph the night before in San Diego, and had to play AB at 9:00 AM. Back then that was extremely early…

Dokken Reunion; Twisted Sister History; Wilton Birthday

ByRichRock February 23, 2016

Hello 80’s metalheads, lurkers, and surfers! There is word again of a possible DOKKEN reunion, this time from former bassist, Jeff Pilson, who says “we’re actually working really hard to try and pull something together right now. It has to fall in spaces where there is time off [from my gig with Foreigner], so…

Megadeth Tour; Fractious Dokken; Ultimate Sin Turns 30

ByRichRock February 22, 2016

Hope it was a good weekend for you. Maybe you live near Dallas, Texas and got to see MEGADETH kick off off their North American ‘Dystopia’ Tour on Saturday. They opened with “Hangar 18” and the encore was “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due.” Dave Mustaine recently said about the setlist that people say, “You…

Jake E. Lee Birthday; Lita Ford New Tell-All Book

ByRichRock February 15, 2016

Here we go Monday Monday and Happy Birthday to former OZZY OSBOURNE and RATT Guitarist Jake E. Lee, who turns 59 today. Here is some wild 80’s metal history for you… Did you know Ronnie James Dio invited Lee to join his new solo band DIO in 1982 before Vivian Campbell got the job?…

Guns N’ Roses Reunion; Missing Cliff; Van Halen Debut

ByRichRock February 10, 2016

Welcome to a Wednesday Metal Rats. Just one day after Alice Cooper weighed in on the GUNS N’ ROSES reunion wondering why founding guitarist Izzy Stradlin wasn’t a part of it, there is a rumor he will participate in a limited role. Cooper said yesterday, “I don’t know about drums, but certainly Izzy…

Lemmy Statue; Tate Goes Jazz; Maiden Tour Coming

ByRichRock February 9, 2016

Time to kick Tuesday’s ass with 80’s metal and hard rock… Maiden, Priest, Metallica, DIO, Crue, Scorps, RATT, Megadeth, W.A.S.P., Dokken and more spin 24/7 on METAL SHOP. Happy Birthday to SKID ROW founder and bassist Rachel Bolan (real name: James Richard Southworth). His stage name ‘Bolan’ is a tribute to one of…

80's Metal/Hair Bands | Dokken

Dokken, Lynch ‘Never Got Along From The Beginning’

ByRichRock December 8, 2012

Legendary Rock Interviews: (Producer) Michael (Wagener) told us that the tension between you and George was very real but he also felt some of it contributed to the great performances. Do you think that some of the strife had anything at all to do with the fact that you had a friendship with Michael…

80's Metal/Hair Bands | Dokken

Classic Dokken Lineup Reunion Could Still Happen

ByRichRock November 15, 2012

Metal Forces: (Bassist Jeff Pilson) “George Lynch and Don Dokken sadly have an acrimonious relationship. Sure, there are reasons they don’t get along. I could go into all sorts of psychological explanations for why. Things have happened over the years (laughs). We were kind of a volatile band for many years – there was…

80's Metal/Hair Bands | Dokken

Don Dokken Reflects On Band’s 80’s Heyday

ByRichRock November 10, 2012

Über Röck: “I never wanted to be a singer – honestly. I mean I was a guitar player and a singer, but guitar was my thing in my earlier bands. When I played my first big show, which was opening up for Journey, and our singer didn’t show up! I was like, “holy crap”…