Metal Meat!

Sometimes we all just need a laugh. Glam gets mocked a lot. Sometimes the mockery is annoying, other times endearing. Enter Hollywood's Zeus' Hammer. Several years ago, the parody band made a video for their song “Metal Meat.” I couldn't help but laugh at some parts of the clip – especially the fog machine and the crazy “metal guitar” action. Have a look. The music isn't great, but fun is fun nevertheless.

Buckcherry, 'Dead' -- New Video

Have you caught the new Buckcherry video for “Dead” yet? It came out last month but somehow I missed it. I came across the video by accident last night. It's okay, but not great. I think the live shots were captured on Buckcherry's recent run with Nickelback. “Dead” is from the album All Night Long.

M3 2011 Suggestions?

It isn't even 2011 yet, but the promoters of M3 are asking for their suggestions on who should play the Glam fest next summer. There's a robust conversation going on right now on the M3 Facebook. Right now, I just want to know the date (dates?) of the event!

With a gun to my head, for a headliner I'd ask for Europe because I've never seen them and Iron Maiden isn't going to happen. I think we all assume Kix is a lock. I also want Poison (not Bret solo) Danger Danger and Saxon. It's also time for new bands like Bad City to get a shot. Those bands would be good enough for me: all killer, no filler I say. And I don't necessarily think more is always...more. There are rumors that M3 will be expanded to two days. That's fine, as long as the bands are worthwhile and the show doesn't start insanely early.

Thoughts?

Poll: Will You Watch Vince Neil on 'Skating with the Stars?'

A simple poll today. Will you watch Vince Neil on Skating with the Stars?

Skating with the Stars ...featuring Vince Neil? I think the show concept is stupid and the entire thing will be a debacle. The show will premiere Monday, November 22 (9:00 pm ET) on the ABC Television Network.

'Split Your Lip'

Hardcore Superstar will release Split Your Lip later this month and the first single is "Moonshine." I have to admit, I'm on the fence about the song. It doesn't sound very Glam. What do you think?

Bad City - The Saviors of American Glam?

Bad City, signed to Atlantic Records, just might bring back glam. The band isn't afraid to mix infectious hooks with some awesome lyrics to create one hell of a music party. In fact, my first impression of the band was to think "Man, this is the American Crashdiet!" Everyone knows I love Crashdiet, so to find an American counterpart is very exciting.

Bad City formed in 2008 and their major label debut Welcome to the Wasteland came out in August. Listen to the songs below and let me know what you think. I should probably interview these guys, right? I'd love to see them in concert.

"Take Me for a Ride"

"Wildlife" (audio only)

Feed My Frankenstein!

Happy Halloween, Glam fans! There's nothing more to write or discuss today - it's Halloween and that means Alice Cooper!

Did you dress up as a Glam star this Halloween season? If so, share with the class. I noticed some stores selling Slash costumes and for women a “Glam rock guitar.” See? Glam really is becoming mainstream again!