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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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What Happened to Hair Metal in the ‘90s?
What really happened to hair metal in the ‘90s?Between 1993 and 1998, the genre that once dominated MTV, arenas, and rock radio suddenly found itself fighting…
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Scorpions Cancel Shows… Is This the End for the Band?
The Scorpions have cancelled multiple shows—and fans are starting to ask a serious question… is this the end?In this video, Patrick and I break discuss the…
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Alice Cooper Just Covered Nirvana… WAIT WHAT?!
What happens when shock rock meets grunge?!In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, Ryan and I dive into one of the most unexpected moments in recent rock…
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Jim Gillette (Nitro) on Breaking Glass, High Notes & Relentless Drive
What happens when one of the most over-the-top voices in rock history sits down for a real conversation?Purchase Jim's Proud To Be Loud Vinyl Reissue at METAL…
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WE DID IT! 15,000 Subscribers on The Hair Metal Guru
🎉 WE DID IT! The Hair Metal Guru just hit 15,000 subscribers! We (Charlie and I) wanted to say thank you to every single one of you — whether you've been here…
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Did 1992 Kill This Album? | Hardline – Double Eclipse
Hardline’s Double Eclipse should have been huge… so what went wrong?In this video, Ryan and I take a deep dive into Hardline’s 1992 debut album Double…
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Who Are the Greatest Rock Frontmen EVER? (w/ Dennis Churchill Dries)
Who are the greatest frontmen in rock & roll history? 🤘In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, Patrick, Ryan and I are joined by SPECIAL GUEST STAR Dennis…
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Ted Poley Apologizes… I DON’T Agree (Sebastian Bach Drama)
In this video, I follow up on the situation involving Ted Poley, Stevie Rachelle, and Sebastian Bach from the Monsters of Rock Cruise. After initially calling…
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Wildside – The Most Underrated Hair Metal Album Ever? (Under the Influence)
Wildside’s 1992 album Under the Influence is one of the most overlooked records of the entire hair metal era—and in this video, Ryan and I dive deep into why…
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The Lost L.A. Guns Era FINALLY Explained: Chris VanDahl Interview
The Forbidden L.A. Guns Album Finally Gets Its Due.In this exclusive interview, Chris VanDahl (ex-L.A. Guns vocalist on the 1996 album American Hardcore)…
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BREAKING: Ted Poley Calls Out Sebastian Bach After Cruise Incident
In this video, Jones and I break down the shocking situation involving Ted Poley of Danger Danger and former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach following the…
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Should Bands Play Covers Live? Eddie Trunk vs Duff McKagan Debate
In this video, Ryan and I dive into a heated debate about whether bands should play cover songs during their live shows. It all started when Eddie Trunk…
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What Happened to Alice Cooper’s Hey Stoopid?
In this video, Patrick, Stone and I take a deep dive into Alice Cooper’s 1991 album Hey Stoopid and ask the big question… what happened?We fell in love with…
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You Said WHAT?! 😳 (Reading Your Comments)
In this video, Patrick and I (AND CHARLIE!) dive into your comments from the past couple of months—and yeah… some of you had a LOT to say 😳From great questions…
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What Were They Thinking?! Hair Metal’s Goofiest Looks
Hair metal gave us some of the coolest looks in rock history… but let’s be honest—some of them were just plain GOOFY?! 😂In this video, Patrick, Ryan, Jeremy…
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Trixter + Bon Jovi?! Why Steve Brown’s New Band Actually Works
Steve Brown of Trixter is taking on the music of Bon Jovi with his new tribute band Always Jovi… but the real question is—is he the perfect fit?In this video…
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Brent Muscat Tells All: The Real Faster Pussycat Story
Brent Muscat, original guitarist of Faster Pussycat, sits down for an in-depth 3-hour conversation and holds nothing back.In this interview, Brent shares the…
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Stevie Rachelle EXPOSES Tour Disaster… Bands Not Paid?!
A major tour controversy is unfolding—and Stevie Rachelle from Metal Sludge is at the center of it.Read Stevie's Metal Sludge article…
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Kix – Hot Wire (1991): 1 Year Too Late?
Was Kix’s Hot Wire album just a little too late… or is it actually one of the most underrated releases of the early ’90s?In this video, we take a deep dive…
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Firehouse Moves Forward: Bill Leverty on the Band’s Next Chapter
In his second interview on the channel, Firehouse guitarist Bill Leverty opens up about the band’s future following the passing of longtime frontman CJ…
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When Bands Should (and Should NOT) Change Their Name
When should a band change its name… and when is it a huge mistake?From the Vince Neil / John Corabi era of Mötley Crüe to other lineup shakeups across rock and…
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Hair Metal Singer Debate: Best, Worst & Who Fell Apart Live?!
In this video, Patrick, Ryan, Stone & I dive headfirst into a full-blown hair metal singer debate—and yeah… it gets heated... mainly because Stone's an idiot…
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RATT Reunion? Bobby Blotzer Wants One Last Goodbye (Full Interview)
In his first interview in 5 years, original RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer opens up about the band’s past, the legal battles, and whether there’s still a chance…
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Scott Coogan’s Ace Frehley Post Backfires Fast
Scott Coogan is getting a lot of attention after a recent Facebook post about not wanting to use Ace Frehley’s name or reputation for personal gain. The post…
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Hair Metal 1989: We Debate the Biggest Questions of the Year
1989 was a huge year for hair metal. In this video we tackle 15 questions about the bands, albums, songs, and moments that defined the year — and we debate our…
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How Did This NOT Go Platinum? L.A. Guns – Cocked & Loaded (1989)
Why didn’t this go platinum?In this video, Ryan, Patrick, Stone and I take a deep dive into L.A. Guns’ 1989 album Cocked & Loaded—a record packed with hooks…
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Motley Crue’s Shout At The Devil Ranked (Worst to Best)
Motley Crue’s Shout At The Devil album from 1983 isn’t just a great album—it might be the defining record of the entire hair metal era. But which song is the…
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20 Hair Metal Ballad Hot Takes (Some Might Shock You)
Hair metal ballads… I love 'em... and so should you! But not all of them deserve the hype.In this video, we dive into 20 hair metal ballad hot takes, covering…
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We Ranked Every Song on Bon Jovi’s Biggest Album
Ryan and I ranked every song on Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet from worst to first! From “Livin’ on a Prayer” to the deep cuts, here’s our full breakdown of this…
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Roxy Blue Should’ve Blown Up in 1992… Todd Poole Tells All
Roxy Blue looked like a sure thing in 1992. Jani Lane from Warrant discovered them. With their debut album Want Some? featuring tons of potential hit singles…
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Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan Goes PUNK?! (At War With Myself Reaction)
Rachel Bolan just dropped a brand new solo track, “At War With Myself”… and it MIGHT not be what you expected... then again, it might..Check out the video…
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White Lion’s Mane Attraction (1991): Predicting Hair Metal’s End
In 1991, White Lion released Mane Attraction—an album that may have signaled the end of the hair metal era.In this video, Patrick, Matt and I revisit Mane…
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The First Record I Ever Bought – Honeymoon Suite: The Big Prize (1986)
In this video I talk about the first record I ever bought with my own money — The Big Prize by Honeymoon Suite. Released in 1986, this album became a huge part…
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John Corabi 3-Hour Interview: Mötley Crüe, Ratt & The Truth Of It All
John Corabi joins me for an in-depth 3+ hour conversation covering his brand new album New Day, which comes out on April 24th, as well as his time with The…
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Did Hair Metal Survive 1991? (15 Questions Answered)
Was hair metal really dead in 1991… or was it still alive and kicking?In this video, we answer 17 questions about hair metal in 1991—the year everything…
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Stacey Blades: L.A. Guns, Roxx Gang & Joining Rockett Mafia | Full Interview
In this interview, guitarist Stacey David Blades talks about his career in rock, including his time with L.A. Guns, the 8 years he spent with Roxx Gang, and…
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Vinnie Vincent Is Selling an Album for $2 MILLION?!
Vinnie Vincent, former KISS guitarist, is reportedly selling his new album for $2 million… but what exactly are you getting for that price? Let’s break down…
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Was Dokken’s Dysfunctional (1995) Really a Disaster?
In 1995, Dokken returned with Dysfunctional — an album that surprised a lot of fans and critics. Coming out during the height of the ‘90s alternative rock era…
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15 Questions About Hair Metal in 1992
Was 1992 the year hair metal died? In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, we tackle 15 questions about the state of glam and hair metal in 1992 — the year…
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Hair Metal Confessions: The Secrets We Never Admitted
In this roundtable discussion, we share our hair metal confessions — the opinions and secrets we never admitted to our friends... until now! From bands we…
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15 Guns N' Roses Questions Fans Can't Agree On
In this video we tackle 15 big questions about Guns N’ Roses and see where the debates lead. Join myself, Patrick, Jones, & Jeremy as we discuss the band’s…
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Tommy Rickard (VAIN) on No Respect, Scott Weiland & a Life on Drums
In this interview, Tommy Rickard — original drummer for VAIN — talks about the band’s classic 1989 album No Respect, what happened when Davy Vain left to play…
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Is the Bon Jovi Movie a Huge Mistake?
The upcoming Bon Jovi biopic has officially been announced, but will it actually work? In this video I break down what could make the Bon Jovi movie great… and…
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I Listened to the “Lost” Skid Row AI Album
An AI-generated album has appeared online claiming to be sound like what a “lost” Skid Row album from 1991 might sound like. But what exactly is this…
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Lillian Axe – Poetic Justice (1992): An Underrated Gem?
In this video we revisit Poetic Justice, the 1992 album from Lillian Axe — a band many fans consider one of the most underrated of the hair metal era. We talk…
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The Cringiest Hair Metal Songs Ever?
Join myself, Patrick, Stone, and Jeremy as we rank our top 5 cringiest hair metal songs of all time! That's right, we're talking the songs that either…
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AI vs Rock: Is This the Beginning of the End?
Is artificial intelligence about to take over rock music… or is this just another overblown panic?In this video, Ryan I break down the real conversation around…
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Twisted Sister + Sebastian Bach… This Might Actually Work
When it was announced that Twisted Sister would be teaming up with Sebastian Bach for upcoming shows, the reactions were mixed. Some fans are excited. Others…
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Kelly Garni on Randy Rhoads & The Birth of Quiet Riot
Kelly Garni, original bassist and co-founder of Quiet Riot, shares firsthand stories about Randy Rhoads and the birth of the band that started it all.Kelly is…
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We Debated 15 Def Leppard Questions… It Got Heated!
In this episode of The Hair Metal Guru, we debate 15 polarizing questions about Def Leppard — and not everyone agreed. From ranking their albums to their best…
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Jon Bon Jovi’s Voice Is Raising Serious Questions
Jon Bon Jovi’s voice has been a defining sound in rock music for decades. But after a recent live performance started circulating online, many fans are…
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No Bach. No Chance? Reassessing Skid Row’s Thickskin (2003)
In 2003, Skid Row released Thickskin — their first studio album without longtime frontman Sebastian Bach.It was a difficult time for traditional hard rock…
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Ratt - Detonator (1990): Too Late to the Party? Roundtable Review
In 1990, Ratt released Detonator — but by then the hair metal explosion was already starting to fade.After the massive success of Out of the Cellar and…
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What Happened Between Stephen Pearcy & Jason Green?
In this video, I take a closer look at the recent drama in the hair metal world: Stephen Pearcy (of RATT fame) and his band parting ways with tour manager…
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Doug Aldrich Talks Whitesnake, Dio, Dead Daisies, Lion & Battling Cancer
Doug Aldrich has been through it all in and out of music, and he came on to tell the whole story. We discussed his tryout with KISS, his time with Lion, Bad…
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Sebastian Bach Calls Fans “Losers”… Skid Row Searches
I had Ryan on to talk about Sebastian Bach crapping all over people who use the internet, also known as HIS FANS. We also spent some time talking about the…
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I Survived The Station Nightclub Fire: A Conversation with Sal Esposito
In this powerful and emotional interview, Sal Esposito shares his firsthand account of surviving the 2003 Station Nightclub Fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island…
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When C.C. Left... Poison's Native Tongue 33 Years Later: The Truth
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The Hair Metal Ballads... WE HATE! Let The Arguments Begin!
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Def Leppard Volume One Vinyl Box Set Unboxing & Review: Hysteria, Pyromania & More!!
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