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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…

Rose To Front AC/DC; ‘Puppets’ Preserved; Maiden Bliss

ByRichRock March 24, 2016

Welcome to WTF Thursday. Rumors persist that Axl Rose will perform with AC/DC as a guest vocalist for their 10 remaining shows, but this sounds like a done deal with Malcolm Young’s son claiming ‘It’s True.’ Another source says Brian Johnson was “supposed to retire after the last tour.” Official word should be coming…

AC/DC Guest Singer?; OZZY The End; Vince Neil Cried

ByRichRock March 10, 2016

Hey Hey it’s Thursday… here is a quick 80’s metal update to provide an illusory sense of being on top of stuff :). With AC/DC’s Brian Johnson sidelined, probably forever, because of near total hearing loss, who will replace him to finish out the current tour? Some names being floated are Sammy Hagar,…

Anthrax Top 10; Exodus Was First; Maiden Bootleg Swag

ByRichRock March 7, 2016

Welcome to a Monday. We’re those old fuckers that play those old heavy metal songs. METAL SHOP rolls out kick ass 80’s metal and hard rock 24/7. All your favorites are always in the mix, including IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, METALLICA, DIO, MÖTLEY CRÜE, MEGADETH, QUEENSRŸCHE, SCORPIONS, RATT, SLAYER, and more. Listen…

Megadeth Maiden In Vegas; Guns N’ Roses Izzy A No Go

ByRichRock March 1, 2016

Hi there! Back for another merry round of what’s up in 80’s Metal. Photos, video and stories are coming from the big weekend of live metal in Las Vegas. METAL SHOP listener Bianca Trujillo attended the MEGADETH concert last Friday (Feb. 26th). Check out her recap and photos at this location –…

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Iron Maiden Is Back!; Motley Crue No Longer Creative

ByRichRock February 25, 2016

Welcome to a Thursday. Metal music is good for the soul and the colon and there is plenty to keep you in tiptop shape here. IRON MAIDEN is back! ‘The Book of Souls Tour’ opened last night in Sunrise, Florida and the first two songs were from the new album. There were also…

Tony Iommi Birthday; DIO, Van Halen Better Vibes

ByRichRock February 19, 2016

We lost some hair along the way, gained a couple of pounds, got no retirement plans because we didn’t plan on living this long, but we can still rock hard and if you look at it sideways we can still kick your ass like it ain’t no thing, so let’s toast the weekend about…

Lemmy Grammys Tribute; Bieber Metallica Shirts

ByRichRock February 16, 2016

Well, it’s Tuesday, but there are no bad days when 80’s metal is playing. One great thing about the Internet is not having to sit through entire awards shows on television to watch the one thing you are interested in seeing. I only cared about the tribute to late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister…

Master of Puppets Book; Hair Band Valentine’s Day

ByRichRock February 12, 2016

You know it’s Friday because the volume on your 80’s metal has gone up a little before you crank it to 11 at the end of the day. 30 years ago this year, METALLICA released their finest album “Master Of Puppets” and to celebrate will be releasing a book in the fall on…

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…