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📝 Straight from the Chaotic Mess That Is My Desk:
🎉 Oh, baby, we’ve made it! The final day of 2024. My desk looks like a glitter bomb exploded in a coffee shop—confetti everywhere, a precarious tower of empty energy drink cans, and a calendar that’s somehow stuck on June. But who cares about the mess when it’s New Year’s Eve?
Tonight, we’re sending 2024 out in true rock-star fashion: loud, wild, and with enough chaos to make a backstage pyrotechnics mishap look tame. It’s been a year of epic riffs, wild rides, and moments we’ll never forget. So grab your air guitars, crank up the volume, and let’s ride this chaos train into 2025. The next chapter of rock history starts now! 🎙️🔥
⚡ Today’s Power Cord
What’s happening today? Let me spell it out for you:
New Year’s Eve 🎆: This is it—the night to toast to everything 2024 threw at us: the good, the bad, and the gloriously chaotic. Whether you’re partying hard or just rocking out at home in your pajamas, tonight’s the night to celebrate YOU and your journey through the madness.
National Champagne Day 🥂: Rock stars don’t just toast with beer. Today’s about popping bottles, spilling a little (or a lot), and toasting to the memories and mischief of the year gone by. Just don’t let the cork hit the ceiling fan—trust me, I’ve been there.
❓ Impossible Question of the Day
A survey found THIS is the gift we most often buy in the wrong size. What is it?
Think you know the answer? Don’t cheat and scroll down, you rebel! Take a wild guess, and let’s see if you’re right.
🎥 Go Live with the Rock King – New Year’s Edition!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve LIVE with Bobby D on TikTok!
We’re doubling down on the chaos to close out the year with not one but TWO epic live shows:
Rock King Power Lunch at 11 a.m. CST: It’s the midday blast of rock you need to fuel your New Year’s Eve plans. Got errands to run? Crank it up. Prepping snacks for the party? Make it a headbanging session.
Rock King Radio Show at 6 p.m. CST: The ultimate pre-party soundtrack. Whether you’re getting ready to hit the town or hosting your own bash, this show will set the mood for a night to remember.
📲 Follow @rock_king_bobby_d on TikTok. Don’t miss out on the live madness—let’s make this New Year’s Eve legendary!
🎉 Join the Birthday Club!
🎂 Got a New Year’s birthday? Let us celebrate YOU during the live show! Whether you’re turning 18, 80, or somewhere in between, you deserve a shoutout from the Rock King himself. Sign up here: Birthday Club.
📰 Rock News You Can’t Miss
Here’s the latest buzz to close out the year:
Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Doing EMDR Therapy
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx took to Instagram to share a New Year's message with fans and revealed in the post that he has been undergoing EMDR therapy (which is used to treat trauma).
He wrote, "A lot of us talk about New Year's resolution's. I like the idea of resetting myself a few times a year. I spend alot of time up in the National Park in Wyoming. That's a solid restart for me. Another around my birthday and then Dec 31- Jan 6th.
Snot Tease Mystery Singer With New Video
Snot are gearing up for a series of reunion shows early next year and John "Tumor" Fahnestock has taken to social media to tease the identity of their mystery vocalist with a video from their second day of rehearsals.
The lineup for the upcoming shows will feature the mystery singer along with guitarists Mikey Doling and Sonny Mayo, bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock, and drummer Jamie Miller.
Nevermore Founding Member Not Part Of Rumored Reunion
The wife of former Nevermore bassist Jim Sheppard took to social media to clarify that he is not part of a rumored reunion of the band next year, after guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams shared videos online teasing "Resurrecting The Dream" and "A New Chapter Rises 2025" this past Friday (December 27th).
Sheppard's wife Priscila shared the following message via Facebook on Sunday night, December 29th: "Since I have been receiving a few messages from James fans regarding a post Van Williams made on social media, I feel I need to respond to you with an update.
Famed Eagles Collaborator JD Souther Passed Away
The sad death of acclaimed singer-songwriter and Eagles collaborator JD Souther was a top 24 story of Sept 2024. His official website shared the following: John David "JD" Souther, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee known for his hit collaborations with the Eagles, James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, passed away peacefully in his New Mexico home at the age of 78.
The Detroit, Michigan-born Souther, raised in Amarillo, Texas, was known for his longtime partnership with the Eagles' Glenn Frey, whom he met in Los Angeles after moving there in the late '60s, briefly forming a band called Longbranch Pennywhistle, with an album recorded for Jimmy Bowen's Amos Records. That would last through collaborations on some of the Eagles' biggest hits, including "Best of My Love," "James Dean," "New Kid in Town" and "Doolin-Dalton." He also co-wrote "Heartache Tonight," with Bob Seger, Frey and Don Henley.
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Telling His Story With 'Fahrenheit-182'
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus enjoyed a top 24 story of Sept 2024 when he announced that his new memoir, entitled "Fahrenheit-182" will be published on April 8, 2025 by HarperCollins imprint Dey Street Books.
Hoppus co-wrote the book with Dan Ozzi who previously teamed up for a memoire by Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace. Marks shared the news of the book by releasing a fake informercial on Instagram
Jane's Addiction Pulled Plug On Reunion Tour Following on Stage Altercation
Jane's Addiction had a top 24 story of Sept 2024 after they were forced to pull the plug on the Boston stop of their reunion tour mid-show after frontman Perry Farrell took a swing at guitarist Dave Navarro during their set.
Band members, security and road crew managed to retrain Farrell after the vocalist got physical with Navarro during their performance of the song "Ocean Size", and they abruptly ended the show after performing 11 songs.
A fan shared what they witnessed on Reddit (via Lambgoat) They said, "I was 13th row. Up close view. Show was cruising along nicely until Mountain Song. He [Perry Farrell] seemed with it and on point at the beginning of the show but as the night wore on he seemed to lose focus at times. Dave said something to Perry, I think because he didn't come in with his vocals on time at the beginning of Mountain Song and it threw Dave off so right before he went to the side of the stage to rip his solo he muttered something to Perry and made a hand motion. Perry stared at him bewilderd and annoyed for a few minutes while Dave shredded.
Ozzy Osbourne Voicing Character For Nickelodeon Animated Series
Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne has landed a top 24 story of Sept 2024 after it was revealed that he had a new gig. The Black Sabbath icon will be a guest star on the Nickelodeon animated series "Bubble Guppies".
Ozzy will be voicing a character named Sid Fishy, dubbed a "rock and roll fish who loves being rotten", according to Rolling Stone. An air date for Osbourne's appearance has not been revealed.
Megadeth Cancelled Concert A Few Hours Before It Was To Start
Megadeth earned a top 24 story of Sept 2024 after they took to Facebook to announced that they were forced to cancel their concert on September 15th, in Richmond, VA, just hours before the show was set to begin.
The legendary thrash metal band is the midst of their Destroy All Enemies Tour and were set to take the stage tonight Virginia Credit Union Live, but they advise that it is no longer happening and will not be rescheduled.
Bret Michaels Wants Tour For Poison's 40th Anniversary
Poison frontman Bret Michaels landed a top 24 story of Sept 2024 after he took to social media this week after a minor controversy was sparked by his bandmate about the vocalist not wanting to tour with the band next year. Michaels reveal his desire to launch the tour in 2006 which will the 40th anniversary of the band's debut album.
Earlier this week drummer Rikki Rocket shared on social media, "I keep getting asked multiple times a day, 'Why isn't Poison touring in 2025 now?' Super simple answer, Bret doesn't want to." After those brief comments caused a controversy, Rikki shared, "People, I never said that Bret is cancelling the 2025 tour. It didn't get booked. I said the reason Poison isn't touring in 2025 is because Bret doesn't want to. Doesn't matter what the reason for him is as far as what I said. I'm simply telling you why so that CC, Bobby or myself doesn't get blamed. It isn't dirt. It isn't a fight. Just the facts, ma'am. Surmise what you want from it. You will anyway!"
🎂 Rock Birthdays
Living Legends:
Scott Ian (Anthrax): 61 today. Thrash metal royalty and still shredding like a boss.
Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith): 73 today. The man behind the basslines of your favorite Aerosmith hits.
🎸 Rock Icons We’ve Lost:
Donna Summer (1948–2012): Would have been 76 today. The disco queen with undeniable rock vibes.
Rick Nelson (1940–1985): Would have been 84 today. A rockabilly pioneer whose influence still resonates.
🔥 Chaos Picks
End the year with these must-play tracks:
1980s: “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey (1981) – Because it’s a New Year’s anthem for the ages.
1990s: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana (1991) – Grunge up your midnight countdown.
2000s: “The Pretender” by Foo Fighters (2007) – Perfect for setting some power-packed resolutions.
2010s: “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons (2012) – Electric energy for your countdown.
2020s: “Beggin’” by Måneskin (2021) – Modern rock flair to toast the new year.
🙌 Fan Shoutout of the Day
🙌 Today’s Rockstar: Dory!
Dory’s been a rock-solid supporter and a true legend in the chaos community. Thanks for keeping the spirit alive, Dory! Want to see your name here? Join the fun by tuning in or sharing your feedback.
🎶 Concert Buzz
🎶 Green Day: Tickets for their 2025 stadium tour go on sale January 5. Get ready to wake up before September ends.
🎶 Muse: Surprise NYE show in Times Square tonight. If you’re in NYC, don’t miss it. If you’re not, stream it and pretend you’re there.
✍️ Tell Us How We’re Doing
✍️ Heading into 2025, we want your thoughts! Got feedback? Love us? Hate us? Think we need more cowbell? Let us know.
🕶️ Impossible Question Answer
🕶️ "A survey found THIS is the gift we most often buy in the wrong size. What is it?"
Answer: Gloves. Because apparently, we’re all terrible at guessing hand sizes.
🎸 That’s a wrap on 2024, Chaos Army! Thanks for being part of the chaos this year. Here’s to a louder, crazier, and even more epic 2025. Until then, keep it loud, keep it proud, and remember: you can’t spell rock without RK. 🤘
Rock On,
Your Chaos Conductor, Bobby D