Geekwire Week of 01.23.26 - EP657

2026-01-23

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We're back to cover all the latest, greatest, and stupidest rock news out there with Geekwire! Here's what's on our minds this time: Peter Criss responds publicly to Gene Simmons over recent “Beth” songwriting comments, calling Gene’s statements ridiculous and uncalled for. Rikki Rockett says Poison’s 2026 tour plans were scrapped after Bret Michaels allegedly pushed for a larger share of the money. Rockett also confirms he’ll perform Poison’s Look What The Cat Dragged In in full with The Rockett Mafia. John Corabi explains how he got the “Crabby” nickname and sa...

We're back to cover all the latest, greatest, and stupidest rock news out there with Geekwire!

Here's what's on our minds this time:

Peter Criss responds publicly to Gene Simmons over recent “Beth” songwriting comments, calling Gene’s statements ridiculous and uncalled for.

Rikki Rockett says Poison’s 2026 tour plans were scrapped after Bret Michaels allegedly pushed for a larger share of the money. Rockett also confirms he’ll perform Poison’s Look What The Cat Dragged In in full with The Rockett Mafia.

John Corabi explains how he got the “Crabby” nickname and says it isn’t what most people assume.

A posthumous John Sykes EP is coming, set for release through Golden Robot Records (editor note - recorded before Sykes family statment).

Stephen Pearcy on his refusal to use backing tracks (and a wild story from Aaron on that subject).

Angel announces a farewell tour planned for 2026–2027.

The official Judas Priest documentary The Ballad Of Judas Priest is set to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Metallica says negotiations are about 90% complete for a 2027 Las Vegas Sphere residency.

An actor has reportedly been chosen to play Ozzy Osbourne in the upcoming biopic.

Black Label Society’s next album Engines Of Demolition will include a track described as “Ozzy’s song.”

Mick Sweda says he wanted his share of the BulletBoys name back before agreeing to the latest reunion.

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