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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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Ryan Roxie Interview: Alice Cooper, Electric Angels, Slash & Fight Another Day
What a thrill to sit down with Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie, who besides playing with Alice recorded one of my favorite albums of all time, the 1990…
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Mötley Crüe Generation Swine 1997 – Their Worst? Roundtable Review
Everyone's been asking, so it was time for the roundtable crew to review maybe the most controversial album in hair metal history... the 1997 Generation Swine…
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Jim Gillette "Proud To Be Loud" Vinyl Unboxing From Metal Sludge & Stevie Rachelle
Stevie Rachelle (from Tuff) and RLS Records just released the remastered vinyl version of the 1987 Jim Gillette (of Nitro) "Proud To Be Loud" album, and here's…
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Bon Jovi: 15 Question Roundtable Debate & Blasphemy!
The roundtable crew got together for a 15 question discussion on... BON JOVI... and to say it got a little wild is an understatement. Check it out! Like…
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Gene Simmons: "I Don't Come From the Ghetto" Rap Take
Gene Simmons had an explosive take on rap & hip hop artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame... I had Patrick on to discuss Gene's comments and…
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Jim Phipps: The Every Mother's Nightmare Interview
Jim Phipps never got into rock & roll to get rich... he just wanted to play great shows for fans of his band, Every Mother's Nightmare, and he shows nothing…
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Did Danger Danger KILL Hair Metal? Screw It (1991) Album Review
The roundtable crew is BACK and today we're reviewing an album that SOME people think helped bring about the end of Hair Metal, Danger Danger's 1991 album…
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Cinderella Debates: Ballads, Bangers & Underrated Gems
I had the roundtable crew on to answer 15 rapid fire questions on all things... Cinderella! Let us know where we're right... and where we're WRONG!Please…
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Why Richie Sambora's Recent Actions Are Alarming Bon Jovi Fans
From his appearance on Billy Corgan's podcast to recent tweets on X, many fans are concerned with what's going on with Richie Sambora. I had Patrick on to…
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Brian Vollmer On Helix, Scrap Metal, & Being Stuck In The '80s
The Helix website:https://www.planethelix.com/Helix on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/helixrockbandThe Perris Records…
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Bret Michaels Breaks Silence: Denies $6 Split Demand, Poison On Hold
We broke the Poison financial story right here with the Rikki Rockett interview on November 13th of 2025 that Bret Michaels was asking for an amount of money…
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Mötley Crüe Crushes Lawsuit - Mick Mars: "They Do Play Live" Under Oath
The lawsuit between Mick Mars and Motley Crue has been settled. I offer my opinion on the verdict and have some questions about Mick Mars stating under oath…
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Bad News for SMFs: Twisted Sister 2026 Tour Canceled, Dee Snider Health Reasons
Here's the Metal Sludge story that broke the news:https://metalsludge.tv/breaking-now-twisted-sister-cancel-all-live-shows-for-2026-due-to-a-serious-health-conc…
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Is Bite Down Hard Britny Fox's Best Album? Roundtable Review
The roundtable crew is back at it, and this time we're tackling the 3rd album from Britny Fox, 1991's Bite Down Hard, their first without main songwriter and…
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15 Wild Warrant Questions Answered Roundtable Style!
Here's the 3rd in a series of Rapid Fire Hair Metal questions answered by the roundtable gang... this time the subject being The Down Boys!Please Subscribe!!…
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EPIC Hair Metal Unboxing! 22 CD, 7 Cassette, 2 Vinyl, 1 Engraved Tumbler!
Thank you to SO MUCH to...Jamie Rowe: www.kalamitykills.comBritt Pennella: https://www.facebook.com/blackboardjungleofficialChesty Malone…
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Skid Row Singer Search & Rachel Bolan Solo Album Update
Skid Row has been without a singer since March of 2024... BUT, it's just been announced that Rachel Bolan is coming out with a new solo album, Gargoyle Of The…
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Jamie Rowe On Guardian, Kalamity Kills & Following Christ
I can't even tell you how much I enjoyed this interview with Jamie Rowe. I feel like if I lived close to Jamie Rowe I'd wanna be friends with him... and I…
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Lou Gramm "Young Love" Review: Foreigner Icon Brings The 80s BACK!
Lou Gramm released his new single "Young Love" on January 27th, 2026. I sat down with my buddy Ryan to talk about our history with Lou and Foreigner, and what…
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24 Times Later… Def Leppard 'Rejoice' Reaction
I took my time coming up with a reaction to the new Def Leppard single "Rejoice." But what do YOU think of it?Please Subscribe!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate…
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Tesla Bust A Nut Review: 1994 Gem or Total Flop?
It's time for another roundtable album review... and this time we're Busting a Nut with Tesla! What do YOU think of the 1994 release from the band formerly…
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Gateway to Hair Metal: Albums That Kickstarted Our Obsession
What a thrill to again have Chris Sheridan from the band Sweet Savage join Patrick, Ryan, and I to talk about the albums that kickstarted our obsession with…
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Dave Brooks On Slammin' Gladys, Jani Lane, & The Music Business
Dave Brooks is a Cleveland rock legend. He was the one who encouraged a young Jani Lane to leave the drums in order to go out front and become a singer. He got…
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Poison Tour DEAD in 2026: I Exposed the $ Drama Back in November
My March 2025 interview with Rikki... IMO this is the definitive Poison interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vmbOvaeCNoMy review of the Bret Michaels…
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Ric Browde On Ted Nugent, Poison, Faster Pussycat, Joan Jett, His Book, & Wings Of Rescue
What an unbelievable conversation with Producer Ric Browde... and Ric doesn't hold back at all. Here him talk about his time with Ted Nugent, Poison, Faster…
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Bryan Adams 1984 Reckless Album: Hair Metal Approved?
Had a blast with the roundtable crew reviewing one of the biggest albums of the '80s, Bryan Adams' Reckless. What do you think of this album, and are we insane…
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10 Rapid Fire Skid Row Questions: My Friends Are Wrong!
I had the roundtable crew on to do 10 Rapid Fire Questions on Skid Row... and it got heated!Please Subscribe!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my…
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Erik Ferentinos On Stephen Pearcy, Ratt, The Project, & His Unleashed Channel
Erik Ferentinos was a teenager in 1986 when Stephen Pearcy from Ratt moved in across the street. A friendship began, and years later Erik would ended up…
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Unboxing Mötley Crüe's Satanic Masterpiece: Shout At The Devil 40TH Anniversary Box Set
I got the Motley Crue Shout At the Devil 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set last year, and it's been sitting on my shelf, unboxed and in pristine…
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Gunnar Nelson On After The Rain, His Father's Death, & What Happened To Your Hair?
I read the new Nelson book, "Whatever Happened To Your Hair" in two days before the interview with Gunnar. I was SHOCKED. The story of the Nelson Brothers is…
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Reviewing Bon Jovi's Bold Shift: These Days, 1995
If you'd like to donate to the channel and help me make more content, you can! But I certainly understand if you can't! My PayPal email address…
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Mick Sweda On Bulletboys Reunion He Said Wouldn't Happen
When I interviewed Bulletboys guitarist Mick Sweda 6 months ago, he said he was done with the band for good. But things change. Mick asked to come on and…
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Arcade: The Lost '93 Album by Ratt & Cinderella Stars
The boys are back at it...and this time we are reviewing the 1993 album by Arcade that featured Stephen Pearcy from Ratt, Fred Coury from Cinderella, Frankie…
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21st Century Hair Metal You Need To Hear!
Many people feel that Hair Metal ended in 1992... but if you're willing to look, there's some great stuff that happened in the years after that... even into…
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Robbie Crane On Vince Neil, Ratt, & Black Star Riders
Robbie Crane has had a wild career in music. He worked a bass tech for Bobby Dall and Poison just as they were blowing up, he recorded with Tuff, and tried out…
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KISS Drama: Did Peter Criss Actually Write "Beth"? Gene Says NO
Gene Simmons says Peter Criss didn't write the massive hit, "Beth." Here are my thoughts.The video I did on Gene's comments after Ace…
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Brandin Lea On Flickerstick, Bands On The Run, 9/11, & Superluminal
I became enamored with Brandin Lea and Flickerstick in 2001 when religiously watching the VH1 series Bands on the Run. They were the rock band we all wanted to…
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FORMER KISS STAR SELLING 1 SONG FOR $200
Just when you think things couldn't get any wackier in Vinnie Vincent land.. he's just announced he's selling his new CD single for the song "Ride the Serpent"…
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Jeff Duncan On Odin, Armored Saint & The Decline Of Western Civilization
Jeff Duncan came to fame in 1988 when his unsigned band Odin were featured prominently in the documentary, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The…
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Billy Morris On Jani Lane, Warrant, Tuff & Smokin' Rock'n'Roll
Billy Morris is a rock'n'roll legend in Ohio. He was friends with Jani Lane before Warrant ever hit it big, and that friendship led him to join the the Down…
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Carrie Stevens On Eric Carr, KISS, John Elway, Playboy, & A Book You Need To Read
This will go down in history as one of the more interesting interviews I've ever done on the channel. Carrie Stevens dated Eric Carr in the late '80s until his…
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Unboxing Vinyl, CDs, & Merch from Lord Tracy, Skid Row, & More!
Got some epic hair metal and rock'n'roll CDs, Vinyl, and merch in the mail... and I only open stuff when I can do it for you! Please Subscribe!! Thank…
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Anthony Esposito On Lynch Mob, Ace Frehley, & Red Dragon Cartel
Anthony Esposito, an original member of Lynch Mob, came on to talk about his relationship with George Lynch, what happened with band, and whether or not he…
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Warrant's Belly to Belly: Classic... or a Trainwreck?
We've been doing weekly album reviews for a while now... and I knew at one point we would have to cover Jani Lane's last full length album with Warrant, Belly…
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The 20 Greatest Hair Metal Songs Of All Time... RANKED WITH FRIENDS!
What do YOU think is THE GREATEST HAIR METAL SONG OF ALL TIME?Please Subscribe!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal…
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Ray West On Spread Eagle, Overcoming Heroin, George Lynch, & Supafly
Ray West has an amazing story. From getting a record deal out of a rehearsal to MCA completely dropping the ball on their first two releases, to heroin…
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Britt Pennella On Blackboard Jungle & Heavy Metal Dreams
Britt Pennella didn't get the major label record deal or the platinum superstar status... but he did achieve what he set out to do. He made it out to L.A…
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What Songs Can't We Stop Listening To?
Had a blast having Jeremy & Jones on to talk about the songs we can't stop playing... regardless of genre or era! Spotify playlist…
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Bulletboys Reunion 2025: Will It Last?
What do you think? Will Bulletboys' reunion work?Check out the original article from Metal Sludge:https://metalsludge.tv/Follow Bulletboys on…
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Unboxing 20 OBSCURE Hair Metal CDs & 2 Posters!
Here's a cool unboxing of 20 obscure hair metal CDs and two vintage and rare posters... I hope you dig it! Check out Perris, Metal Sludge, and DDR Music…
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Hair Metal Rock Songs That SHOULD'VE BEEN HITS
One of my favorite things to do on the channel is to talk--and hear others talk--about the bands, albums, and songs I may have missed out on. I've discovered…
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Gene Simmons Apologizes About Ace Frehley Comments
Gene Simmons oftentimes says things without thinking, and his recent comments about Ace Frehley's death were no different. But, did he redeem himself?Please…
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Rod Morgenstein On Winger, Dixie Dregs, Stewart, & The Wing Thing
Man, it's hard to tell you how much I loved doing this interview. But I think you'll understand when you watch what I mean when I say that Rod Morgenstein is…
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Def Leppard's 1996 Album Slang: A Roundtable Review
Here's the next album in the series of overlooked or controversial albums that we've been reviewing... and this time it's Def Leppard's Slang album from 1996…
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Hair Metal Ballads That SHOULD'VE BEEN HITS!
Who doesn't love a good pansy ballad? I know I do. And it was a blast to have Patrick, Ryan, & Jones come to talk about some of our favorite overlooked ballads…
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Guns N’ Roses Dropped TWO New Songs… Here’s the Verdict
It was great to have Mariah back on to talk about the two new GNR songs, "Nothin'" and "Atlas." What do YOU think of the two new tracks?Please Subscribe!!…
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Rick Steier On Kingdom Come, Warrant & The Fall Of Jani Lane & James Kottak
This will go down as one of the most epic interviews in channel history, as we finally get Rick Steier's point of view of his time in Kingdom Come & Warrant…
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1994 Buried Cinderella's Still Climbing... But Should It Have?
Here's the next in the series of controversial or overlooked albums that we've discussed as a roundtable... and this time we're covering Cinderella's 1994…
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The Albums That Changed Our Lives.... Roundtable!
What a blast to talk with Patrick, Ryan, and special guest star, Chris Sheridan from Sweet Savage, about the albums that changed our lives! How about you? What…
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Tom Werman On Motley Crue, Poison, Twisted Sister, & Making Hit Records
Tom Werman has produced some of my favorite albums of all time, including records by Kix, Poison, Motley Crue, McQueen Street, Babylon A.D., L.A. Guns, Pariah…