This week on the Hair Metal Mansion Radio Show, host Andrew the Axeman welcomes legendary bassist/singer/producer JEFF PILSON as the special guest! Jeff checks in to talk about his current 15+ year run with FOREIGNER, and everything DOKKEN; including the recent reunion shows, the upcoming DVD that includes a brand new track, and his quintessential DOKKEN record. He also tells us all about his new band SUPER STROKE, where he is joined by GEORGE LYNCH, MICK BROWN and ROBERT MASON. 

Also on tap ... 

 - New music premieres from BULLETBOYS, W.A.S.P., LEATHERJACKS, NIGHTBREAK and the latest from APOCALYPTIC LOVERS. 

 - L.A. GUNS in the Classic/Current segment. 

Plus, the perfect mix of headliners and hidden gems from the decade of decadence, your REQUESTS included!

​The Hair Metal Mansion Radio Show w/ Andrew the Axeman premieres every THURSDAY night @ 9pm ET/8pm CT/6pm PT!

The premiere simulcasts on 2 stations, in 2 countries:
- Philly Rock Radio: www.phillyrockradio.com
&
- Rock Radio UK - www.rock-radio.co.uk

Each station has free mobile apps that you can download if on the go! Also available via iTunes, TuneIn and Google Play. 

Miss the premiere? Hair Metal Mansion is proudly syndicated to the best FM, AM and internet stations worldwide throughout the week and weekend! For ALL the air times, go here:
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Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, has been named the first-ever female Ibanez signature artist.


She says: "After years of dreaming, hoping and working, followed by months of planning and preparation, I am honored and proud to introduce my signature guitar, the Ibanez JIVA.


This beauty will be sold worldwide and comes equipped exactly how I play it live, including brand new signature DiMarzio pickups meticulously designed by yours truly.


"When I had my first meeting with Ibanez in September of 2008, they asked me why they should add me to the artist roster. My (typically emotional) answer was: 'All my heroes are Ibanez players. It's a dream come true for me to just come and meet you guys. If you don't want to give me an endorsement, I'll still play my Ibanez guitars proudly, but it would be a huge honor to join the family and represent the company officially.'


"They took a chance on a basically unknown girl from L.A. (I was actually the only girl on the USA roster at that time) and coming up on my 10th amazing year as an Ibanez artist, words cannot express how honored and thrilled I am to now join the ranks of my greatest heroes as a signature artist."


Nita told Guitar Girl Magazine in a 2017 interview that she started playing guitar when she was 13 years old. "I played drums first, and I was just no good at all," she said. "Then I switched to bass, and I wasn't any good at that either! I'm still not. And, finally, I picked up the guitar and it just stuck. My first guitar was a $99 Squire Stratocaster and I think it came with a little amp and a songbook and some guitar picks and a capo and a slide and a cable and a whole bunch of accoutrements. It was the cheapest little guitar and I played it for years. I didn't have anything nicer for a long time. I was just so passionate about learning and playing and getting better. And then, of course, as soon as I got nicer guitars, I was like, okay, this is a lot easier to play fast. I remember when I picked up my first Ibanez, I was, like, 'Why didn't anybody tell me that I should be playing this the whole time?' As soon as I got my first Ibanez, I just never played anything else — my blood bleeds Ibanez. I have no bargaining power with them; they know that. It's like if you tell a guy you love him right away when you've been dating, which is actually what I did in my relationship too, it just takes away all the power. It's like I love you, then you have no mystery, no build-up, no nothing! There's no suspense. Just like you're stuck now. And I'm happily stuck with both my relationship and my guitar of choice."


Strauss made her name with THE IRON MAIDENS, FEMME FATALE and LA Kiss prior to hooking up with Cooper.


Nita joined the legendary rocker's band in 2014 as the replacement for Orianthi.

​Courtesy of www.blabbermouth.net

Frank Hannon has released a lyric video for his cover of The Church hit "Under The Milky Way", featured on his new album, From One Place… To Another, a series of albums comprised of cover songs from the Tesla guitarist, out now. Order the album here, and watch the new video below.
From One Place… To Another Vol. 1 is the first of three albums to be released in 2018 and features special guest appearances by Paul Jackson (Blackberry Smoke), Duane Betts (son of Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band), Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (sons of Ricky Nelson), Roger Fisher (original Heart guitarist) and many others.
"I recorded the majority of the songs while on tour with Tesla in dressing rooms, hotels, buses and even bathrooms using a handheld recorder," states Hannon. "I also went to friends' houses to capture performances and traded files over the internet, bringing home the digital files to mix and embellish in my studio."
​

Tracklisting:
“Blue Sky” feat. Duane Betts (Dickey Betts / Allman Brothers Band)
"Call Me The Breeze" feat. Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke (JJ Cale, made famous by Lynyrd Skynyrd)
"Under The Milky Way" feat. Duane Betts (The Church)
"Jim Dandy To the Rescue" feat. Tommy Curiale & Alyson Kimball of Johnny Winters Band
(Lincoln Chase, made famous by Laverne Baker & Black Oak Arkansas)
"You're My Best Friend" (John Deacon made famous by Queen)
"Garden Party" feat. Matthew & Gunnar Nelson (Rick Nelson)
"SunRise" in Texas (Blackberry Smoke, Michael Tolcher)
“I Hear Ya Knockin’" (Dave Bartholomew)
"Joy To The World" feat. Ron Keel (Hoyt Axton)
"Four Letter Word" (Lukas Nelson)
"Under The Milky Way" lyric video:

Courtesy of www.bravewords.com 

In December 2017, W.A.S.P. successfully completed their ReIdolized tour supporting the 25th anniversary of their iconic hit album, The Crimson Idol, the legendary story of Jonathan Aaron Steele, which will finally be released in a rerecorded version and of the album with the four missing songs - as originally intended - together with The Crimson Idol movie on DVD and Blu-Ray.


W.A.S.P. now present the first glimpse of the incredible film material that has never been officially released. Check out the video for "Chainsaw Charlie" below.


For the first time EVER as originally intended - the film and soundtrack are united and will be released as one special product. The product will also feature four additional songs that were intended to be part of the original The Crimson Idol.


ReIdolized (The Soundtrack To The Crimson Idol) will be released worldwide on February 2nd via Napalm Records.


Available formats:
- 2CD & Bluray & DVD in Slipcase
- 2LP Gatefold + DVD
- Deluxe Box
- 2CD Digipack (Re-Press)
- 2CD Jewelcase (Re-Press)
- Digital Album
Pre-order at this location.

Tracklisting:
CD1:
"The Titanic Overture"
"The Invisible Boy"
"Arena Of Pleasure"
"Chainsaw Charlie (Murders In The New Morgue)"
"The Gypsy Meets The Boy"
"Michael's Song"
"Miss You"
"Doctor Rockter"
CD2:
"I Am One"
"The Idol"
"Hold On To My Heart"
"Hey Mama"
"The Lost Boy"
"The Peace"
"Show Time"
"The Great Misconceptions Of Me"
"Chainsaw Charlie" video:

Courtesy of www.bravewords.com

'Medicine Man', the new release by the Canadian heavy metal group SNAKE EYES SEVEN is set for a March 30th release on HighVolMusic and will be distributed through Amped Distribution. This latest effort features 9 tracks of classic heavy metal and their most solid effort to date. 'Medicine Man' was engineered and mixed by Cam MacLeod at the Wolf's Den in Canada and mastered by Maor Applebaum in Los Angeles California.

A new video for the track 'Medicine Man' will debut on February 28th, worldwide. A video for the track 'Can You Hear Me Calling' can be viewed below.

Tracklisting:

Speaking Ill of The Dead
Can You Hear Me Calling
Medicine Man
The Kill
The Critic
Angel of Death
SOB
What About Peace
Goodbye Ronnie

SNAKE EYES SEVEN features members Cole ' The Madman' Stevens (g), Cam MacLeod (g), Danny Deane (v), Mike Cillis (b), and Erik Young (d). The band recently launched their new website at www.snakeeyes7.com.

Babylon A.D. have released a video for "Saturday Night", a track from their new album, Revelation Highway, released last November. The clip can be found below.

Tracklisting:
“Crash And Burn”
“Fool On Fire”
“One Million Miles”
“Tears”
“She Likes To Give It”
“Rags To Riches”
“Last Time For Love”
“I'm No Good For You”
“Saturday Night”
“Don't Tell Me Tonight”
“Saturday Night” video:

Courtesy of www.bravewords.com

This week on the Hair Metal Mansion Radio Show, host Andrew the Axeman welcomes CHRIS CLARK as the special guest! He is the frontman and guitarist for an exciting new band from North Carolina, BABYLON SHAKES! Chris checks in to premiere 2 new tracks from their upcoming debut EP. 

Also on tap ... 

 - New music premieres from LOUDNESS, RICK SPRINGFIELD, Y&T (acoustic), AMMUNITION and HEAVEN & EARTH. 

 - CINDERELLA/TOM KEIFER in the Classic/Current segment. 

- Plus, the perfect mix of headliners and hidden gems from the decade of decadence, your requests included! 

​The Hair Metal Mansion Radio Show w/ Andrew the Axeman premieres every THURSDAY night @ 9pm ET/8pm CT/6pm PT!

The premiere simulcasts on 2 stations, in 2 countries:
- Philly Rock Radio: www.phillyrockradio.com
&
- Rock Radio UK - www.rock-radio.co.uk

Each station has free mobile apps that you can download if on the go! Also available via iTunes, TuneIn and Google Play. 

Miss the premiere? Hair Metal Mansion is proudly syndicated to the best FM, AM and internet stations worldwide throughout the week and weekend! For ALL the air times, go here:
http://hmmofficial.weebly.com/radio-showaffiliates.html ​​​ ​​​​​​

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent was joined by his ex-VINNIE VINCENT INVASIONbandmate Robert Fleischman earlier today (Saturday, January 20) at the Atlanta KISS Expo2018 to perform an acoustic version of the VINNIE VINCENT INVASION song "Back On The Streets". Video footage of the impromptu performance can be seen below (courtesy of Mike Brunn and Talking Metal).


In his first public interview in more than two decades, Vincent told SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk on Friday that he still feels "very strongly" about the two VINNIE VINCENT INVASION albums he released three decades ago, 1986's self-titled effort and 1988's "All Systems Go". However, Vinnie said that "the second record should have never happened. Rob [Fleischman] should have stayed with the project. The basic sound of that record was like [Jimmy] Page and [Robert] Plant — it was Rob and me. That first record was pretty red-hot. It was my vision; Rob singing; everything was just right. Second version of it should have been aborted, should have never happened. I had the power; I should have taken it. I should have called the shots, which should have been, 'Stop this. Revamp it. Go back, let me get the people I need.' The people that were involved with it at that time should have not been involved with it, but it was such a publicity machinery piece of... it was like a product. It was all publicity and hype. The songs, I felt were really good, but I didn't feel the music came out to be... the records weren't what I would have done. I would have never settled on records like that. When I say records, the first one, yes; the second one, no; and that singer [Mark Slaughter, who sang on 'All Systems Go'] was unbearable as far as I'm concerned."


Vincent told SiriusXM that he has accepted the invitation to appear at Gene Simmons's Nashville stop of the KISS bassist/vocalist's promotional tour in support of his box set, "The Vault", which will take place on April 14.


Vinnie joined KISS in 1982, replacing Ace Frehley. As the "Ankh Warrior," he toured with the group in support of "Creatures Of The Night", on which he played lead guitar on six songs prior to becoming an official member of the band. From there, KISS wrote and released "Lick It Up" — their first album without makeup — in 1983, a recording on which Vincent co-wrote eight of 10 songs, including the title track, which remains a staple of the group's live performances to this day.


Despite the album's success, Vincent was fired by KISS after the "Lick It Up" touring cycle came to an end, allegedly due to a dispute over both the terms of his employment contract with the band and royalties. From there, Vincent founded VINNIE VINCENT INVASION, which recorded the aforementioned two albums.


In 1992, Vincent re-teamed with KISS principals Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to write three songs for their acclaimed album "Revenge", including the record's first two singles, "Unholy" and "I Just Wanna". Their relationship quickly soured once again, however. Four years later, Vincent released a solo EP, "Euphoria", which featured vocals by former VVIsinger Fleischman and included material from sessions recorded around 1990. Soon after that, Vincent vanished from the public eye and remained off the grid for more than two decades.


In recent years, Vincent has been the subject of a number of rumors about his gender identity, including that he has been cross-dressing and that he has undergone a sex change.
​

Last year, Vincent was the focus of a Swedish TV documentary called "KISS Och Gitarristen Som Försvann" ("KISS And The Guitarist Who Disappeared") which apparently tried, unsuccessfully, to track Vinnie down and get him to sit down for an interview.

Courtesy of www.blabbermouth.net 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JANUARY 16th, 2018
 
The future of rock radio is online at http://KBACK.rocks.

When the #1 rated rock station in Sioux Falls abruptly pulled the plug without warning last September, the core nucleus of the staff decided they weren’t ready to be quiet. Crash, “Crazy” Frank Anderson, Jeff “The Rev” Koller and the “Metal Cowboy” Ron Keel rallied and made a commitment to keep the music and the mayhem rocking and rolled out a new station – KBACK – on a new platform: the internet.

They quickly made the transition from hired guns to owners and managers of the new station, and began broadcasting online November 19th. Their legion of loyal listeners immediately logged on and started rocking out, making KBACK one of the top-rated stations on the LIVE365 streaming service and mobile app with over 12,000 Total Listener Hours the first month. From humble beginnings in one of the DJ’s basements, the operation has now relocated to the heart of downtown Sioux Falls with state of the art studio offices in the 8th & Railroad complex and will commence airing live shows on January 29th.

Crash and Crazy Frank kick things off weekday mornings at 7:00 AM, with Keel clocking in at 10:00 AM, and The Rev taking it home from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.

The keys to KBACK’s success are in the playlist and the personalities – a diverse catalog of over 6000 songs from the 60’s to the present day, and on-air talent that keeps the listeners engaged both on the radio and in the community. Interaction is a priority, whether it be on the phone lines, on social media, or at gatherings like the regular KBACKer’s Ball events the station is hosting at local venues. The mission and the motto – “You’re our people, and we’re your radio station” - remain the same.

“We developed a tight relationship with our audience over the past couple of years on the previous station,” Crash explains. “And when the signal went silent, we missed them as much as they missed us. Now we’re back, and we’re going to rock online and party every day.”

The audience aren’t the only ones on board – advertisers like the Deville-Wegner Realty Group, Hoy Trial Lawyers, Hydra Beer Company and Bigs Barwere among the first sponsors to invest in the new brand. The first KBACKer’s Ball event, held on a Tuesday (the day after Christmas in sub-zero temperatures) brought out a large contingent of listeners to Bigs and the group plans to keep throwing these parties once a month, in addition to a “Live Launch Celebration” February 1st at the Hydra Beer Hall downtown.

KBACK intends on connecting Sioux Falls to the rest of the US with locally focused programming on a nationwide scale, and they are committed to participate in as many charity functions and entertainment events as possible.

“Yeah, our names are on the paperwork,” Ron Keel says, “but the only people who really own a radio station are those who listen to it. We want to thank KBACK Nation for the loyalty and support and we promise to keep working hard to entertain you.”

LISTEN ONLINE AT KBACK.ROCKS - ON THE FREE LIVE365 MOBILE APP - AND ON TUNEIN RADIO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

THE DEAD DAISIES SET TO BURN IT DOWN IN 2018 

THE DEAD DAISIES announce new Album “BURN IT DOWN” via Spitfire Music / SPV on Friday, April 6th, 2018

2018 WORLD TOUR will Bring the Heat to a Town near you!! Deen Castronovo (Bad English, Journey) joins The Dead Daisies 


“BURN IT DOWN” is a muscular tour-de-force, a tornado of pounding drums, pulverizing bass, screaming guitars and in-your-face raw vocals. Evoking the best of 70s Rock, with moments of Birmingham’s finest, blended with the early works of Boston’s best, “Burn It Down” will do just that: Burn down everything in its path until there is nothing left standing. 


Recorded in Nashville with Marti Frederiksen at the helm, the band finished their 4th studio album “Burn It Down” in December, with Anthony Focx once again handling the mix and mastering legend Howie Weinberg adding his magic. 


John Corabi about the new record:
“I’m extremely excited about our new record “BURN IT DOWN”! It was a pleasure to once again work with Marti Frederiksen and the band on what I believe is the next great step in The Dead Daisies journey. This is a balls-out old school rock record!!! Enjoy it, and see you all on our massive 2018 world tour!!!! Peace, Crabby” 
Doug Aldrich puts it quite simply, yet to the point:
“The new Daisies album will melt your face! It is raw and in-your-face with a whole new sound!” 
With the band eager to get on the road and in true Daisies’ fashion, the band announced the first of many BURN IT DOWN TOUR dates slated for 2018 right before Christmas with fans turning out in droves at the on-sale date. Many more dates are to be announced including the band’s highly anticipated return to Japan, North America, Mexico and South America! 
With Deen joining the bands line-up to record the new Album, The Dead Daisies are: Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio), John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, The Scream), Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy), Deen Castronovo (Bad English, Journey) and David Lowy (Red Phoenix, Mink). 
One thing is for certain: within a short amount of time, The Dead Daisies have made a massive impression on the rock scene and managed to garner the one thing that every band desires but only so few ever have: HARD CORE FANS! They love the Daisies and the Daisies love them back! 
Rock is indeed alive and well!!! 
THE DEAD DAISIES -- BURN IT DOWN TRACK LISTING: 
Resurrected
Rise Up
Burn It Down 
Judgement Day 
What Goes Around 
Bitch
Set Me Free
Dead And Gone 
Can’t Take It With You 
Leave Me Alone 

THE DEAD DAISIES -- BURN IT DOWN will be released in the following formats:
• DigiPak CD with 12-page booklet and poster 
• Gatefold Colored Vinyl with printed inner sleeves, 4-page poster booklet and Audio CD in paper sleeve 
• Picture Disk Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve
• Digital Download & Streaming 

THE DEAD DAISIES BURN IT DOWN WORLD TOUR UK & EUROPE:
UK  (with special guests THE TREATMENT* & THE AMORETTES) 
APRIL 
Sunday 8th Garage Glasgow, UK
Monday 9th  Robin 2 Bilston, UK
Tuesday 10th  Koko London, UK*
Thursday 12th  Academy 2 Manchester, UK
Friday 13th  Rock City Nottingham, UK*
Saturday 14th  Academy Bristol, UK*
EUROPE (with special guests THE NEW ROSES) 
APRIL 
Monday 16th  013 Tilburg, NET
Tuesday 17th    Biebob Vosselaar, BEL
Wednesday 18th  Markthalle Hamburg, GER
Friday 20th  Sticky Fingers Gothenburg, SWE
Saturday 21st  Parktreateret Oslo, NOR
Sunday 22nd  Klubben Stockholm, SWE
Tuesday 24th  Pumpehuset Copenhagen, DEN
Wednesday 25th  Rosenhof Osnabrueck, GER
Thursday 26th  Backstage Werk  Munich, GER
Friday 27th  Barba Negra Track Budapest, HUN
Sunday 29th  Simm City Vienna, AUS
MAY 
Tuesday 1st  Thanks Jimi Festival Wroclaw, POL
Thursday 3rd  Kesselhaus Berlin, GER
Friday 4th  Schlachthof Wiesbaden, GER
Saturday 5th  Live Music Hall  Cologne, GER
Sunday 6th  Le Trabendo Paris, FRA
Tuesday 8th  Z7 Pratteln, SWI
Wednesday 9th Live Club  Trezo (Milan), ITA
Friday 11th  Zentral  Pamplona, SPA
Saturday 12th  Mon Madrid, SPA