New Bon Jovi Book Will Celebrate 40 Years

Genesis Publications will release Bon Jovi Forever - a book celebrating the band's 40 years together. Jon Bon Jovi wrote some of the text too, so that is cool. It looks like this will be a nice coffee-table book. It will be signed, numbered and include a 7" vinyl too.

You can register your interest on the Genesis website to have a chance to buy when sales open. No price or official release date information available yet. This will sell out fast.

New Duff McKagan Music

Duff McKagan has released a cover of David Bowie's classic "Heroes." McKagan will hit the road next week on tour to support his new solo album called Lighthouse. Official visualizer below:

"Heroes" - David Bowie, 1977:

Positive Doug Aldrich Update

Earlier this week, The Dead Daisies announced that guitarist Doug Aldrich was battling throat cancer. He just had surgery as part of his treatment and apparently it went well. The surgery took five hours and he has a long recovery but it seems like this first step toward getting well is a positive one.

Also a word to everyone feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Helene: I am thinking of you and hoping you get some semblance of normalcy soon. The damage videos are horrific, especially in western North Carolina. Heck, even all the way up here in Ohio we had a massive rain and wind and the power has been out for many for hours and hours and hours.

Crossbone Skully Enlist Nikki Sixx For New Track

Crossbone Skully has a new track called "High On You" and it features Nikki Sixx on bass. The song was produced by Mutt Lange and Tommy Henriksen. Of course Tommy is the singer and main songwriter for Crossbone Skully.

"High On You" is catchy as hell and I love the big chorus. The video doesn't do much for me - and it doesn't feature Nikki, either. Some new music to enjoy this weekend!

Nickelback Announces Live Album

Last year, Nickelback performed a show in Nashville and recorded it as part of the Get Rollin' tour. Now the band has announced Nickelback: Live From Nashville, due November 15.

The live version of “San Quentin” from the recording is below. The album is available for pre-order now.

Doug Aldrich Announces Cancer Diagnosis

Well this sucks. Guitarist Doug Aldrich has throat cancer. Luckily it is treatable. This means Doug will miss the upcoming European run of The Dead Daisies tour. I wish him well and I know you do too.

'High Wire' Live In 2019

Thanks to the Hair Metal sub on Reddit, I was put on to this video of Red Dragon Cartel doing Badlands classic “High Wire” live back in 2019. Guitarist Jake E. Lee was in Badlands of course as well as Red Dragon Cartel.

Speaking of Red Dragon Cartel, the band has been silent for like a year… and then there was a mysterious post on the official Facebook page about three weeks ago. So maybe things are happening on the new music front? Who knows. Regardless, enjoy the clip below. The music actually starts around the two-minute mark.