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The Rockstar Ramblings: Friday Fix

by David Grant on 05/11/12

This week's column looks at new videos from I AM I, Dirty Glory, Jaded Heart, and a special video clip from Dee Snider (Twisted Sister).  Read at MetalUnderground.com.

The Rockstar Ramblings

by David Grant on 05/04/12

This week a look at 'Adler', Jammy Jam's, and the dysfuction of Great White.  Read the full column at MetalUnderground.com.

Sunday Old School: Ugly Kid Joe

by David Grant on 04/29/12

A look back (and forward) at the band Ugly Kid Joe.  Read the full column (part of Sunday Old School) at MetalUnderground.com.

H.E.A.T.

by David Grant on 04/27/12

Checking out the latest video from band H.E.A.T. in this week's edition of The Rockstar Ramblings.

Van Halen: She's The Woman

by David Grant on 04/22/12

The second video from Van Halen's new album is released and reviewed.  Read this week's Rockstar Ramblings at MetalUnderground.com.

Vince Neil's Strip Club

by David Grant on 04/13/12

This week's Rockstar Ramblings looks at Motley Crue front man's new business venture: A Gentlemen's club in Las Vegas.  Check out Vince Neil's new "club" at MetalUnderground.com.

Dynazty, Shotgun Express, and more....

by David Grant on 04/06/12

More videos are reviewed in this week's The Rockstar Ramblings.  Go to MetalUnderground.com and read now!

March 2012 issue of Chaotic Riffs now available

by David Grant on 03/30/12

Check out LIVE WIRE, my column featuring "AD MEN" and The Last Vegas in this issue.  Download your free copy Chaotic Riffs today!

The Rockstar Ramblings: European Invasion

by David Grant on 03/30/12

This week a look at videos from '77, Hard Riot, and Europe.  Read the full column at MetalUnderground.com.

Sunday Old School: Jackyl

by David Grant on 03/25/12

The story of a band and a chainsaw.  This is the story of Jackyl.

The Rockstar Ramblings: A Running Diary of #TheTour

by David Grant on 03/23/12

Kiss and Motley Crue make their double headlining show official.  The Rockstar Ramblings breaks down the press conference.

Review of "RECKLESS ROAD"

by David Grant on 03/19/12

Late to the party, maybe, but I finally got a chance to review Classic Rock Magazine Presents: GUNS N' ROSES "Reckless Road"

Electric Black Horse Review

by David Grant on 03/19/12

Read the review of on the new self-titled CD by Electric Black Horse at SleazeRoxx.com

SISTER ACT

by David Grant on 03/16/12

A look at two videos, first "Spit On Me" from Sister and then "All I Want" from Electric Sister.  Check out the reviews and summary at MetalUnderground.com.

Guns N' Roses Returns to The Ritz

by David Grant on 02/16/12

It was 24 years ago when Guns N' Roses played The Ritz.  This week they returned.  Read my review at MetalUnderground.com.

80's Album Razor Blade Test



                   The Rise, Fall, and Rise of
80's Front  men into Pop Culture.
Think Behind The Music on Cocaine 




"Whether you're a closet glam fan who's able to laugh at yourself and the icons of your youth, or a naysayer looking for more proof that glam is worth mocking, 'Rock Stars' is definitely worth the read"  - Nicole Nash, Metal Undergrounnd
Celebrity Apprentice
(MetalUnderground.com)
Bret Wins
Bret Makes It to the Finale
Bret Fires Back
Bret is Project Manager, again
The Tour Bus Thrust
Trump wants Bret's bandana
Bret's Many Moods
Rock Solid In Trouble
No One Listens to Bret
Bret is Late, Again
Bret Michaels is Project Manager.
t.Bret Michaels
VH1: Life As I Know It
Pilot: Bret Naps
Episode 1: Bret's Comeback
Episode 2: Bret's Mom
Episode 3: Maury?
Episode 4: NYC
Episode 5: The Life Coach
Episode 6: The Tour Bus
Episode 7: Stipper Awards
Episode 8: C.C. Deville Pink
Episode 9: The Proposal
Growing Up Twisted
(MetalUnderground.com)

Episodes 1 & 2: Tears Are Falling
Episodes 3 & 4: Are They Real?
Episode 5: Rock N Roll Ain't Dead
Episode 6: Cody Waxes Shane
Episode 7: Shocking News

.Book Reviews
Nikki Sixx: This is Gonna Hurt
Headbanging Against Repressive Regimes
The Secret History of Rock N' Roll
STEVN ADLER: My Appetite for Destruction
The Wit & Wisdom of Ozzy Ozbourne
SCOTT WEILAND: Not Dead & Not For Sale
The Dirt - Motley Crue
The Heroin Diaries - Nikki Sixx
Unauthorized 80's
   W.A.S.P.:            Poison            Motley Crue         Skid Row               Ratt            Twisted Sister David Lee Roth     Bon Jovi
SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: Motley Crue
Before there was Shout at The Devil, Dr. Feelgood,or
reality television there was Too Fast For Love.  A
blast from the past at MetalUnderground.com.
SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: Twisted Sister
A look back at the classic glam album Stay Hungry
at MetalUnderground.com.
SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: W.A.S.P.
From 1982 through present day, the story of Blackie
Lawless and Co. coming soon to to
MetalUnderground.com.
Chaotic Riffs Magazine
Read David's Live Wire Column
SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: Ratt
One of the leaders of the eighties Ratt created
a trifecta of great albums with Out of The Cellar,
Invasion of Your Privacy, and Dancing Undercover.
Read at MetalUnderground.com
SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: Skid Row
A trip back to a simpler time, a time
when Sebastian Bach roamed the charts
and the jean jacket crowd idolized Skid Row.
Read at MetalUnderground.com
SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: David Lee Roth
After Van Halen no one needed to succeed
more than Roth and Diamond Dave delivered
with three-consecutive giant records.
Read at MetalUnderground.com
The Stephen Davis Interview

Review: LZ-75: The Lost Chronicles of  Zeppelin
The Power Ballads

       David S. Grant is the author of several books including Corporate Porn, Emotionless Souls, and Happy Hour.  David also writes columns for MetalUnderground.com, SleazeRoxx.com, and the online magazine, ChaoticRiffs.com.  For more information go to David S. Grant.  Follow David on Twitter: @David_S_Grant.
The Dirty Pearls Interview
Tommy Mokas and Tommy London
NYC Rock and Roll Food Drive Review
The Dirty Pearls "Who's Coming
Back to Who" Video Review
SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: Cinderella
In the eighties Cinderella put out three consecutive stellar albums that
established their legacy.  Read the full column at MetalUnderground.com

SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: Poison
Bret Michaels and band starting off with
nothing but a toothbrush make it as eighties rock gods
Read the full column at MetalUnderground.com
BLOOD:
The New
Red


the new novel
by David S. Grant
SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: Dokken
A look at the videos, line-ups, and lyrics that made Dokken a power
Read the full column at MetalUnderground.com

SUNDAY OLD SCHOOL: L.A. Guns
Line-up changes were the norm for this band.
. Read the full column at MetalUnderground.com

Reverse Grip Interview
Review of EP Nasty Reputation

Reverse Grip's
"Nasty Reputation" Video Review
Electric Black Horse
The Michael Pate Interview

Review of Electric Black Horse CD