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Skid Row guitarist Scotti Hill said the long-discussed and often-dismissed prospect of a reunion with Sebastian Bach might end up like the recent Jane’s Addiction fiasco. Perry Farrell’s onstage ...

Chances are, if you are not an avid off-road adventurer, the term “skid plate” means little to you. But for those who enjoy crawling over rocky landscapes and navigating trails of rough terrain, skid ...