Does BulletBoys Reunion Proves Hair Metal is DEAD?

Chris Akin delivers news about the BulletBoys, with original drummer Jimmy DeAnda rejoining the band, alongside bassist Lonnie Vincent. He notes the band’s history of high turnover and the alleged difficulties with Marq Torien. While happy for the semi-reunion, Chris is skeptical about its longevity, especially since guitarist Mick Sweda has no desire to return. The bigger take-away is Chris’s controversial opinion that the “hair metal” genre is dying fast, with smaller shows and audiences who have simply “run its course” after seeing the bands multiple times over the last 15 years.

00:00:14 Intro & Welcome

00:00:24 Bullet Boys Fan Status

00:00:40 The Band’s High Turnover Rate

00:00:45 Mark Torien is “Difficult”

00:01:10 Ex-Members Formed Band “Lying, Stealing, and Treachery”

00:01:32 Two Ex-Members are Back in the Band

00:01:36 Jimmy DeAnda Rejoins Bullet Boys

00:01:46 Lonnie Vincent also Returned

00:01:56 Mick Sweda Has No Desire to Return

00:02:19 How Long Will This Reunion Last?

00:02:59 The Hair Metal Genre is Dying

00:03:29 The Audience Has Run Its Course

00:03:59 Jimmy DeAnda’s Return is a “Last Gasp”

00:04:12 Will They Sound Like the First Album?

00:04:48 Final Bullet Boys News

00:04:55 Do the Podcasty Stuff & Locals Plug

00:05:47 Outro

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