Episode Details

Alycen Rowse joins Metal Mayhem ROC for a wide-open, unfiltered conversation about life inside the rock ’n’ roll world — beyond the myths and stereotypes.

Alycen shares firsthand stories from decades spent backstage and on the road, offering rare insight into groupie culture, navigating relationships, personal boundaries, and the realities behind rock’s most extreme moments. From encounters with David Lee Roth and James Hetfield to reflections involving Nikki Sixx, Robert Plant, and the tragic John Entwistle incident she witnessed firsthand, Alycen delivers a perspective few ever hear.

She also discusses her book We've Got Tonight: The Life and Times of Notorious Groupie Alycen Rowse and her YouTube channel Cocktails & Rock Tales, where she continues preserving rock history in her own voice.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Alycen Rowse
05:05 Defining a Groupie
07:53 Navigating Relationships on the Road
10:02 Family Reactions and Personal Boundaries
12:42 Rock and Roll Rivalries
15:12 Memorable Encounters and Friendships
19:20 Life Beyond the Stage
22:24 Reflections on Aging Rock Stars
24:23 Intimate Rock Star Moments
30:46 Drugs and Rock ’n’ Roll
33:01 Rock and Roll Rivalries and Relationships
33:38 The John Entwistle Incident
37:31 AC/DC Concert Tragedy
39:23 The Book and Future Plans

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