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The Hair Metal Guru
Welcome to the Haircast! They call me the Hair Metal Guru. My name is Anthony, and I'm a retired Army veteran and former high school English teacher who lives for music. The main focus here will be hair metal, and the content will run the gamut--there will be rankings, reviews and commentary about happenings in the era of '80s hard rock. Does that mean I'll only talk about hair metal? Hell no. Could Bryan Adams creep into the conversation? Nirvana? Yes. But if you love hair metal, this is the…
Episodes
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Hair Metal Chaos LIVE #6 | The Girls Of Rock W/ Bobbie Brown
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…
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The Full Story of Enuff Z'Nuff | Chip Z'Nuff Interview
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…
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Sebastian Bach Says Lzzy Hale Got It Wrong
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…
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Breaking: Former Guns N' Roses Manager Doug Goldstein Has Died
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…
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Metal Sludge Was Right About Danny Bazzi
In this video, we discuss the growing controversy surrounding Australian promoter Danny Bazzi and Silverback Touring. After Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge…
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Better Than Slippery When Wet? Revisiting Bon Jovi's New Jersey
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…
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Jon Bon Jovi: "I'm Fully Recovered"
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…
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10 Hair Metal Albums That Only Had ONE Great Song
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…
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Hair Metal Chaos LIVE #5 | It's All About YOU
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…
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Chris Holmes: My Side of the Story | W.A.S.P., Blackie Lawless, Terminal & More
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…
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Richie Sambora Is Burning Bridges Everywhere
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…
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Sebastian Bach Walked Out... Rob Halford Thought It Was Funny
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…
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The Return of Dennis Churchill Dries | Tattoo Rodeo & Crazy Is This Life
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…
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We Finally Watched Bret Michaels' Movie | A Letter From Death Row
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…
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Songs We HAVE To Crank! | Hair Metal Anthems & Hidden Gems
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…
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Hair Metal Music Videos: Best, Worst & Undiscovered
Hair Metal Music Videos: Best, Worst & Most Overrated!In this episode, we tackle 15 questions about Hair Metal music videos and MTV's impact on the scene. From…
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Hair Metal Chaos LIVE #4 | We Talk WARRANT
WELCOME TO EPISODE #4 Of...🔥 HAIR METAL CHAOS with The Guru & Rachelle! 🔥The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes...Buy Charlie a…
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Kelly Nickels: The Untold Story of L.A. Guns
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…
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WE'RE GOING! Monsters of Rock Cruise 2027 with Stevie Rachelle
The Hair Metal Guru and Stevie Rachelle are heading to the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2027!In this episode, Stevie Rachelle (TUFF / Metal Sludge) joins me to…
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Taylar Lane Speaks: Life With Jani Lane & Bobbie Brown
In this very special episode of The Hair Metal Guru, Taylar Lane sits down for the first in-depth interview ever to share her story.As the daughter of Warrant…
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We Misjudged Nelson & After The Rain
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…
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When Hair Metal Took Over TV & Movies
Hair Metal didn’t just dominate the radio in the ‘80s and early ‘90s… it took over TV, movies, cartoons, soundtracks, and pop culture itself!In this episode of…
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I Couldn't Believe What Hair Metal Fans Sent Me!
Today I'm opening some absolutely UNREAL fan mail and showing off some amazing Hair Metal collectibles that recently made their way into The Hair Metal Guru…
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Hair Metal Chaos LIVE #3 | We Talk Skid Row
WELCOME TO EPISODE #3 Of...🔥 HAIR METAL CHAOS with The Guru & Rachelle! 🔥The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes...Buy Charlie a…
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Harry Cody Is Back! Shotgun Messiah, Zan/Cody & the New Album
For years, Harry Cody was one of the most respected guitarists in hard rock and hair metal, helping lead Shotgun Messiah through their rise from Kingpin in…
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The Future of Hair Metal? He’s ONLY 10! | Rex the Rocker
I heard about Rex through Stevie Rachelle, who introduced me to his dad, Gerry. We set up a Facetime call and I thought, I need to have Rex on the show... and…
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Unreleased Eddie Van Halen Music Is Finally Coming Out
Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather are working to bring some of Eddie Van Halen's final unreleased music to life, and Van Halen fans have a lot of questions.In…
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Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy: 14 Years for This?!
For 14 long years, Guns N' Roses fans waited for Chinese Democracy.The album became one of the most expensive, delayed, and talked-about records in rock…
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Black Crowes Fans Walk Out After Chris Robinson's Onstage Rant
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…
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Hair Metal Chaos LIVE #2 | We Talk Poison
WELCOME TO EPISODE #2 Of...🔥 HAIR METAL CHAOS with The Guru & Rachelle! 🔥The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes...Buy Charlie a…
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Vicky Hamilton Tells All: Guns N' Roses, Poison, & the Sunset Strip
Vicky Hamilton was there BEFORE the fame.Vicky's website: https://www.vickyhamilton.com/In this interview, Vicky joins me to share incredible stories from the…
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Albums We Never Stopped Playing — With Terry Glaze of Pantera
Some albums fade with time… and some become part of your life forever.In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, we’re talking about the albums we never stopped…
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40 Years Later… Poison’s Debut Album Still Matters
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…
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Hair Metal Concert Stories: The Best & Worst
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…
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Poison 2027 Tour Drama: WITHOUT Bret Michaels?!
Poison may finally have a 2027 tour offer on the table… but Bret Michaels’ latest comments have fans asking serious questions. After Rikki Rockett revealed…
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Hair Metal Chaos #1 | IT STARTS NOW
WELCOME TO THE DEBUT EPISODE OF🔥 HAIR METAL CHAOS with The Guru & Rachelle! 🔥The Hair Metal Guru on…
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Greg Steele Speaks Out: Inside Faster Pussycat
“All you have is memories… and those memories stick with me forever.”Original Faster Pussycat guitarist Greg Steele joined me for an in-depth conversation…
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Tom Keifer STILL Has It? | John Corabi Concert Review
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…
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Warrant Ultraphobic: The Beginning of the End for Jani Lane?
In 1995, Ultraphobic shocked a lot of Warrant fans. Gone were the glossy party anthems and MTV-era hair metal image that made the band famous. In their place…
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1992 Hair Metal Ballads That Will Make You Cry
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…
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Hair Metal Guys React to 1988’s Top 20 Songs
What happens when lifelong hair metal fans sit down and revisit the biggest pop songs of 1988? Chaos… nostalgia… and a few shocking admissions. 🤣In this…
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Dee Snider’s Tribute Band Comments Are Blowing Up
Dee Snider is catching serious backlash after calling tribute bands “non-creative garbage” and saying he hates them. In this video, I break down Dee’s…
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Michael Lean Returns
Michael Lean returns for his first major interview in decades.The Stevie Rachelle interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymgTLJ76_9s&t=165sBest known as…
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Britny Fox (1988) — Ranking Every Song (Worst to First)
Britny Fox is one of the underrated bands on the scene that most of us on the channel love, and today the 1988 debut album gets our focus. In this episode of…
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Mötley Crüe & Carrie Underwood on American Idol — Are They Ready?
Mötley Crüe joined Carrie Underwood on American Idol tonight, and honestly… it wasn’t terrible. But after watching the performance, one big question remains…
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Why Whitesnake’s Slip of the Tongue Failed
Whitesnake was on top of the world in 1987. The self-titled album sold over 8 million copies, launched massive MTV hits like “Here I Go Again,” “Still of the…
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Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime 3 — Without Queensrÿche?!
What happens when Geoff Tate continues the legendary Operation: Mindcrime story… without Queensrÿche?In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, Patrick and I dive…
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Bret Michaels’ NFL Success… Is This Bad News for Poison?
Bret Michaels just took the stage at the 2026 NFL Draft — and for fans of 80s rock and hair metal, it was a pretty surreal moment.In this video, Patrick and I…
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Gene Simmons Says KISS Failed Ace Frehley
Gene Simmons recently opened up about one of KISS’s biggest regrets — failing to intervene when Ace Frehley was spiraling during the band’s peak years. In this…
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BulletBoys’ Marq Torien in Heated Confrontation Caught on Video
In this video, I take a look at newly surfaced footage involving BulletBoys frontman Marq Torien during a tense confrontation at a property he owns. The…
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The Truth About Slash’s Snakepit — Rod Jackson Tells All
What really happened inside Slash’s Snakepit? In this exclusive interview, former Slash’s Snakepit vocalist Rod Jackson opens up about his time in the band and…
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Eclipse Cancel Australia Tour — What’s Really Going On?
Eclipse have officially cancelled their Australian tour—and it may be part of a much bigger issue.In this video, I brought my Australian buddy Nik on to break…
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Europe’s New Song Has Fans Confused… (One on One Review)
In this video, Ryan and I take a deep dive into Europe’s brand-new song and video “One on One”… and honestly, we didn’t expect this.Gone is the catchy, melodic…
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Van Halen III: Why This Album Bombed
Van Halen III… what happened?Released in 1998, this was the first (and only) Van Halen album featuring Gary Cherone on vocals—and the first time the band…
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Hidden Hair Metal Gems You’ve NEVER Heard
If you're a fan of hair metal and love discovering songs you’ve never heard before… this one’s for you.In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, Ryan and I dive…
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We Banned Hair Metal… Our Favorite HEAVY METAL Songs
We did the unthinkable… we BANNED hair metal 😱On a channel built around glam, we flipped the script and went FULL HEAVY. No hairspray. No ballads. Just pure…
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Stryper vs Tuff… The Rivalry Is OVER
The Monsters of Rock Cruise has been full of drama lately—and I've covered the heck out of it in these videos:BREAKING: Ted Poley Calls Out Sebastian Bach…
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Sleeze Beez Secrets: Andrew Elt Tells All
🔥 In this in-depth interview, Andrew Elt — best known as the voice of Sleeze Beez — shares the untold stories behind one of hard rock’s most underrated bands…
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Sebastian Bach’s Cruise Blowup: Stevie Rachelle Breaks His Silence
The Metal Sludge story by Stevie Rachelle that inspired this video:https://metalsludge.tv/drinking-screaming-my-face-to-face-meet-greet-with-sebastian-bach-35-y…
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Is Revenge the Last Great KISS Album? (We Disagree…)
KISS went heavy in 1992 with Revenge… but was it really their last GREAT album?In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, we take a deep dive into Revenge—sharing…