The Hair Metal Guru

When Vince Neil left Motley Crüe, fans wondered what would happen next. In 1993, Vince released Exposed, while Motley Crüe returned in 1994 with John Corabi on vocals. In this video, we discuss:🎸 What we thought when Vince left Motley Crüe🎸 Our first impressions of Exposed back in 1993🎸 How the album has aged more than 30 years later🎸 How Exposed compares to Motley Crüe's 1994 self-titled...

What are the Hair Metal songs that have stood the test of time? Maybe they've never left your playlist, or maybe you just rediscovered them again. In this roundtable discussion, I'm joined by Patrick and Ryan as we each reveal five songs that still make our regular playlists. Some are classics from bands like Europe and Mr. Big, while others are hidden gems from artists such as Tall Storie...

Mötley Crüe returned to the stage on July 4th in Winnipeg, but after watching the footage, I came away with one overwhelming thought... I think it's over. Look, I've been pretty vocal about my issues with Motley over the years... but this was bad. REALLY BAD. Vince Neil looked like he was struggling throughout the performance, and it was honestly difficult to watch. In this video, I share my react...

WELCOME TO EPISODE #7 Of...🔥 HAIR METAL CHAOS with The Guru & Rachelle & tonight we've got a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that you don't wanna miss! The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes.. .Buy Charlie a dog biscuit with Paypal! anthony.a.bryant@hotmail.com Stevie Rachelle's World Famous Metal Sludge Website:www.metalsludge.tvThe Metal Sludge Store: https:/...

Thank you so much to Eddie Robison for telling his story! Purchase the newly remastered Alleycat Scratch CD "Return To Trash City" at FNA Records: fnarecords.netThe Alleycat Scratch YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQs7xJC-A3ukG6qJ6UjZyCgIn this rare interview, I sit down with Eddie Robison, former lead singer of Alleycat Scratch, to discuss one of the most unique bands to...

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! Join me as I unbox an awesome haul of hair metal CDs, cassettes, vinyl, and a killer Poison shirt! Thank you to everyone who supports the channel and has donated items for unboxings... seriously, I appreciate it so much! Buy the Thayer St. James CDs: https://www.thayerstjames.com/Buy the Tuff/Stevie Rachelle items: https://rlsrecords.bigcartel.com/Buy the FNA Records releases...

🎵 Songs That Saved Us: Music That Got Us Through Pivotal Moments 🎵Everyone has that one song that showed up at exactly the right time. In this special Hair Metal panel discussion, we share the songs that helped us through some of life's toughest moments. From battles with addiction and personal struggles to heartbreak, loss, and everything in between, these songs became more than just music—...

Aerosmith's Permanent Vacation wasn't just another album—it was one of the greatest comeback stories in rock history. By the mid-1980s, many fans believed Aerosmith's best days were behind them. Years of internal turmoil, lineup changes, and declining album sales had left the band fighting for relevance. Then, in 1987, Permanent Vacation changed everything. In this video, we take a dee...

Hair Metal Confessions are back! 🤘After the response to our first Hair Metal Confessions episode, we decided to do it again... and this time the opinions might be even more controversial! Five hair metal fans each reveal five confessions, guilty pleasures, unpopular opinions, and hot takes that could get our rock credibility questioned. From favorite bands to overrated albums and everything in be...

Former Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin recently called out Mötley Crüe, claiming the band uses backing tracks during their live performances. Nikki Sixx fired back on social media, accusing Larkin of being jealous and telling "C-level musicians" to focus on writing better songs. But did Nikki actually answer the backing track allegations? In this video, we break down the controversy, Nik...

WELCOME TO EPISODE #6 Of...🔥 HAIR METAL CHAOS with The Guru & Rachelle & special guest BOBBIE BROWN! Yes, Bobbie Brown, The Cherry Pie Girl, who was also on Star Search and Ex-Wives of Rock, came on the show tonight to chat about Cherry Pie and more! Bobbie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbiejean.brown.3Bobbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownbobbie/Bobbie is availabl...

Chip Z'Nuff joins The Hair Metal Guru for one of the most in-depth interviews ever conducted on the history of Enuff Z'Nuff. In this career-spanning conversation, Chip looks back on the band's rise from the Chicago club scene to MTV success, the songwriting partnership with Donnie Vie, the challenges of the grunge era, lineup changes, personal struggles, and the losses of Derek Frigo a...

Sebastian Bach is pushing back on comments made by Lzzy Hale regarding his relationship with his former Skid Row bandmates. Did Lzzy get it wrong, or is Sebastian trying to set the record straight? In this video, Patrick and I break down what was said, Sebastian's response, and what we think is REALLY going on. We also talked about what is going on with the Skid Row singer search. What do YOU...

In this video, we discuss the growing controversy surrounding Australian promoter Danny Bazzi and Silverback Touring. After Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge published reports detailing allegations from artists and industry professionals, the story gained significant attention and was eventually covered by Australia's national television program A Current Affair. We'll discuss how Metal Slu...

Former Guns N' Roses manager Doug Goldstein has passed away at the age of 65. In this video, I discuss the breaking news, look back at Goldstein's time managing one of the biggest rock bands in the world, and reflect on his impact during a pivotal era in Guns N' Roses history. Rest in peace, Doug Goldstein. Here's the video put out by Stefan Adika:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40...

Bon Jovi's New Jersey was one of the biggest albums of 1988, producing hit after hit and helping cement the band's place at the top of the rock world. But after nearly four decades, how well does it hold up? In this video, we discuss our memories of Bon Jovi before New Jersey was released, what we thought when we first bought the album back in the day, and how it sounds after spending the...

Jon Bon Jovi says he's "fully recovered" and that his vocal issues are behind him. After years of concerns about his voice and a highly discussed 2025 performance that left many fans worried, this is a bold statement. In this video, Patrick and I take a look at Jon's recent comments, discuss his recovery journey, and ask the question many Bon Jovi fans are wondering: Is he really...

WARNING: This episode may be offensive (and it'll probably be Ryan's fault)Not every hair metal album can be a masterpiece...In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, we tackle a controversial question: Which hair metal albums had ONLY ONE truly great song? From Bon Jovi's Keep The Faith to Skid Row's Subhuman Race and even Mötley Crüe's Too Fast For Love, Ryan and I give our pic...

WELCOME TO EPISODE #5 Of...🔥 HAIR METAL CHAOS with The Guru & Rachelle! 🔥The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes...Buy Charlie a dog biscuit with Paypal! anthony.a.bryant@hotmail.com Stevie Rachelle's World Famous Metal Sludge Websitewww.metalsludge.tvThe Metal Sludge Store:https://rlsrecords.bigcartel.com/Tonight, The Guru & Rachelle take your questions!...

Chris Holmes joins me on The Hair Metal Guru for an in-depth conversation covering his legendary career, his current projects, and the stories behind some of the most talked-about moments in heavy metal history. In this wide-ranging interview, Chris discusses his new band Terminal, featuring members of Tesla and Saliva, as well as the continued success of his solo project, Mean Man. He also reflec...

Richie Sambora has fans talking again after a series of controversial posts on X that have raised concerns throughout the Bon Jovi community. From comments about Jon Bon Jovi to clashes with fans and industry figures, many are wondering what's really going on with the former Bon Jovi guitarist. In this video, Ryan and I break down the latest developments, discuss why so many fans are concerned...

A recently resurfaced podcast clip featuring Sebastian Bach has gone viral, racking up over 130,000 views in just days. During the interview, an off-color joke about Rob Halford led Sebastian to abruptly end the conversation and walk out. Here's the full clip we based this story on:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJxxl7jUWgQBut that's only half the story. Later, Rob Halford himself appeare...

After more than a decade since his last solo album, Dennis Churchill Dries returns with Crazy Is This Life, a deeply personal collection of songs inspired by life's victories, struggles, memories, and lessons learned along the way. AOR BLVD Records: https://www.aorblvdmusic.com/Best known as the voice of Tattoo Rodeo, Dennis joins The Hair Metal Guru and Patrick to discuss the making of Crazy...

Most fans know Bret Michaels as the frontman of Poison, but in 1998 he took on a much different challenge—co-writing, co-directing, starring in, and creating the soundtrack for A Letter From Death Row. In this episode, The Hair Metal Guru panel finally sits down to talk about Bret's ambitious movie project and review both the film and its accompanying soundtrack. What did we think of Bret'...

What happens when four hard rock and hair metal fans get together to talk about the songs they simply HAVE to crank when they come on? In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, I'm joined by Patrick, Ryan, and special guest Billy Morris (formerly of Warrant and Quiet Riot) to discuss the songs that demand maximum volume. From classic hair metal anthems to hidden gems that deserve more attention,...