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 […]
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, […]
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) […]
Kelly Nickels was there from the beginning with TWO of the biggest bands on the scene. In this exclusive interview, the original L.A. Guns bassist sits down with The Hair Metal Guru to tell the incredible story of his career—from the early Sunset Strip days and his time in Faster […]
When Nelson released After The Rain in 1990, many hard rock and metal fans dismissed them as a manufactured band riding on image and major-label hype. But were we wrong? In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, we take a fresh look at Nelson’s debut album After The Rain […]
At a recent Black Crowes concert, fans began chanting “USA!” after the band’s mascot appeared on the video screen wearing red, white, and blue. Chris Robinson wasn’t having it, calling out the crowd and questioning what they were so proud of. The reaction was immediate—boos, angry fans, and reports of […]
Poison’s debut album Look What The Cat Dragged In turns 40 years old in 2026 — and we’re celebrating one of the most important albums in hair metal history. In this video, we talk about discovering Poison for the first time, our memories of buying the album back in the […]
From unforgettable arena shows to total concert disasters, we’re sharing our wildest Hair Metal concert stories! 🤘 In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, we talk about: 🔥 The BEST concerts we ever saw 🔥 The WORST live performances 🔥 Favorite memories with bands & fans 🔥 Amazing concert […]
I went to the Tom Keifer & John Corabi concert in Medina, MN, last night, May 15th, and I hoped to answer a couple questions at the show… How would John Corabi pull from his entire career to create a set list, and how would his band translate this songs […]
1992 gave us some of the last GREAT Hair Metal ballads… and some of the most emotional songs of the entire era. In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, Patrick, Jeremy and I dive into the power ballads that STILL hit hard today from bands like Def Leppard, Hardline, […]
