TMZ has learned that Hair Metal Radio guitarist Jimi Van Whalen is expected to enroll soon in the prestigious Lil Wayne Guitar Academy. Jimi was recently taken aback by the guitar wizardry of Lil Wayne, as evidenced by the following video. The guitar academy curriculum is rumored to be rely heavily on narcotics and guitar detuning.

Closing the show with Thunderstruck! Set up your air drums and jam along with Hair Metal Radio’s Nikki Stix!

Jizzy Straddlin' — Computer Support Specialist Here's a video acquired by TMZ of a young Jizzy Straddlin' (of rock supergroup Hair Metal Radio) attempting to launch a career as an actor. In this scene, Jizzy is portraying a young computer support specialist. Jizzy's acting talents are clearly evident, as Jizzy can neither type nor maintain any semblance of social etiquette.

TMZ has reported on a rumour that Jimi Van Whalen of Hair Metal Radio may be facing financial difficulties. As evidenced by a recent Tweet from Van Whalen, he has recently started working mornings at Home Depot. Further rumors indicate that Van Whalen may have worked in the Power Tools department on Monday. Thought I'd send you all a selfie

TMZ Music has obtained exclusive rights to a recording of 5 songs from Hair Metal Radio’s New Year’s Eve performance. Check it out here:

This just in… After seeing the Craigslist ad below, HMR bassist Jizzy Stradlin’ immediately left HMR to audition. He is presumed to be currently hitchhiking to Denver, CO. If his soul patch doesn’t completely grow in by the time of his audition, he may return to HMR. Serious Bassist Needed for Creed/Nickelback Cover Band (Denver) GOD BLESS We are a

Here’s a summary of our gig at the Flying Monkey on Nov. 25th. All in all, it was pretty freaking epic!

This just in from HMR HQ… Bassist Jizzy Straddlin will be the first ever rock “musician” to play a bass solo while strapped to a rocket that is traveling into space. Jizzy trained for this bass solo with NASA, because that makes sense. After hearing nothing but bass solos for sometimes up to 12 minutes per day, NASA told Jizzy