'Stripper Christmas Summer Weekend’

Happy Christmas eve! Here's an obscure tune for you to play tonight at your family gathering (ok, don't): "Stripper Christmas Summer Weekend" by GWAR. The band released this on their website a few years ago as a fan club extra. Knowing the lyrics might help you in trivia someday. This definitely doesn't get played on commercial radio or inside Macy's!

'Santa Claws Is Coming To Town'

As we round the corner toward Christmas, I thought I'd spend the next few days posting some of my favorite metal and glam holiday tunes. Here's one by Alice Cooper "Santa Claws Is Coming To Town" from the album We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year.

We Wish You A Metal XMas...And A Headbanging New Year!

Ozzy Walks Back Retirement Talk

It's almost like someone told Ozzy that if he stops touring, the big checks stop rolling. Now he's apparently not on a farewell tour. Just a sort of slow tour. Good luck with that last minute holiday shopping today. I'm done and I want to stay as far away from the mall as possible!

SIXX: A.M. Really Is Coming Back

Nikki Sixx teased new Sixx:A.M. recently and now there's a photo of the band shooting a music video. If the trio are doing a video shoot then music is already done. My guess is they have more than one song - perhaps even a handful - ready to go. So does this mean we'll see a full album? The bigger question is will they ever tour again? Nikki keeps saying he's done with the road. He isn't done making money though and it would be hard to turn down a good cash offer I'd assume. Also TGIF. Longest week ever.

Great day with @sixxam yesterday shooting a video and knockout out a cool photoshoot with this talented madman.Thanks @dustinjackphoto for always making everything so easy and look so… https://t.co/NB0SrpFBX7

— ⚡️ xxıS ıʞʞıN ⚡️ (@NikkiSixx) December 20, 2018

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Did ya miss us? Shooting a new video #SIXXAM @nikkisixxpixx @djashba @jamesmichaelofficial @dustinsteinke

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This 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Cover Is Amazing

I'm generally not a fan of Panic! At the Disco. I mean, they have a couple of really catchy songs but I don't go out of my way to listen to them. I've never seen them live. Last night, somehow, Eric stumbled on this cover and I was blown away. It's hard for bands to do Queen justice and "Bohemian Rhapsody" is one of the most famous rock songs of all time. Still, Panic! At the Disco does an amazing job here. I love the pro-shot live video, too. Good stuff.

KISS Announce Another Greatest Hits Package

KISS will release Kissworld – The Best of KISS on January 25, 2019. You can get it on vinyl at the end of March. This is another Gene Simmons cash grab of course, but it's smart since the band is heading out on their final farewell tour in a couple months.

'We All Need Christmas' -- Official Video

Not so long ago, I posted Def Leppard's new song "We All Need Christmas." Now the band has released their official video for the track.

The song is on the new greatest-hits collection titled The Story So Far - The Best Of, which was released on November 30. I'm not sure if the people in this clip are actual fans, but I'll assume as much. I'd rather listen to this song than one of the million overplayed holiday tracks gunking up the airwaves right now!