'The Roar of L'Amour'
"Ah Yes Indeed"
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The stories of CHUCK KAYE - The Roar of L'Amour
DJ, VJ, HOST/MC, BOOKER, PROMOTER
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Email: ChuckKayeAYI@gmail.com
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NY1 NEWS ARTICLE AND NEWS PIECE WENT LIVE ON 02/09/26
NOTE - I went directly to ER after the taping, so forgive how bad i look and the dopey glasses - Chuck
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“The Roar of L’Amour” Returns: Chuck Kaye Launches Digital Tribute to Brooklyn’s Iconic Rock Capital
BROOKLYN, NY – February 9, 2026 – Chuck Kaye, the legendary voice known to a generation of metalheads as “The Roar of L’Amour,” has officially launched www.TheRoarofLamour.com, a definitive digital archive dedicated to the golden era of Brooklyn’s most famous rock venue.
As featured today on Spectrum News NY1, Kaye is opening his personal vaults to share the "true stories" of the L'Amour metal scene. Serving as the house DJ, VJ, and MC from 1984 to 1988—the club's undisputed heyday—Kaye was the "conduit" between the venue and the burgeoning thrash and heavy metal movements.
A Legacy of Loud
During his tenure, Kaye presided over world-premiere events for some of the biggest names in music history, including:
Metallica: Hosting the highly anticipated world premiere of …And Justice for All.
Iron Maiden: Welcoming the band for a legendary secret show under the pseudonym "Charlotte and the Harlots".
White Lion: It was lead singer Mike Tramp who first dubbed Kaye “The Roar of L’Amour” in 1987 after hearing his commanding presence on the microphone.
Preserving Rock History
Through the new website and his active presence on Facebook, Kaye provides a behind-the-scenes look at the excess, the energy, and the legendary performances by acts like Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Guns N' Roses. The platform serves not only as a memoir but as a tribute to a venue that Kaye believes is not as "revered as it should be" in the annals of New York music history.
"L'Amour was an institution, and Chuck was the heart and soul of it," says John Connolly of Nuclear Assault.
Despite currently battling a severe heart condition, Kaye remains dedicated to documenting the era where Brooklyn stood as the "Rock Capital of the World".
For more information, stories, and rare archival content, visit www.TheRoarofLamour.com.
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The "Rock Capital of Brooklyn" Hits the Airwaves: Chuck Kaye to Feature on Spectrum News NY1 Highlighting New L’Amour Digital Archive
BROOKLYN, NY – February 7, 2026 – Chuck Kaye, the documented "Roar of L’Amour," is set to appear on Spectrum News NY1 this Monday, February 9th, to share the story behind his newly launched digital archive, The Roar of L'Amour.
The segment, hosted by Roger Clark, is scheduled to debut at 6:50 AM and will air throughout the day during the "on the 50s" news cycle. The piece explores the history of L’Amour, the iconic Bay Ridge venue known as the "Rock Capital of Brooklyn," where Kaye served as the primary house DJ, MC, promoter and booker during its most influential years from 1984 to 1988.
Following the launch of the tribute site on January 5, 2026, Kaye has seen a massive resurgence of interest from the New York metal community.
The NY1 feature will highlight:
The Launch of TheRoarOfLamour.com: A free-to-access archive featuring first-hand accounts of historic nights with bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Slayer.
A "No-Frills" History: Kaye’s personal mission to document the "truth" of a 49-month span that defined the New York heavy metal scene.
Community Support: A look at how the site is aiding Kaye, who is currently living with a dire heart condition, while providing a hub for fans to reconnect with Brooklyn's rock legacy.
"L’Amour’s story is bigger than mine," says Kaye. "This website is about the fans, the bands, and the absolute truth of what happened in that building".
Viewers can watch the segment live on Spectrum News NY1 or stream it via the NY1 website and app.
For those who miss the broadcast, the full story and historical posts are available immediately at www.theroaroflamour.com beginning 7am EST on Monday, February 9th, 2026
About Chuck Kaye:
Nicknamed "The Roar of L’Amour" by (multi-platinum recording artist) White Lion's Mike Tramp, Chuck Kaye was the voice of Brooklyn metal for over four years during the heart of the hard rock and heavy metal explosion. A veteran guest of 92.3 WXRK (K-Rock) and WSOU, as well as multiple magazines and industry trade outlets, his influence bridged the gap between underground thrash and mainstream rock.
Chuck Kaye
Chuckkayeayi@gmail.com
www.theroaroflamour.com
Chuck Kaye
Ah Yes Indeed
I been approached to do a book, but due to my health it is not a realistic undertaking.In place of the expense of buying a book, I ask you think about donating to www.givesendgo.com/chuckkaye
This is the story of CHUCK KAYE - "The Roar Of L'Amour": A man in dire health, who is "the conduit of altruistic intention" - Newsbreak.comChuck was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation* on January 14th, 2020. After spending nineteen days (19) in ICU/Hospital, cardiologist determined he must have had A-Fib* for 5 years due to the severity. With an ejection fraction of only 10% (the amount of blood pumped out of a heart’s lower chambers each time it contracts), Chuck was not expected to live. After discharging 45 pounds of toxic fluid during that initial visit, Chuck has fought through homelessness, eviction and numerous ER/ICU/hospital stays and in April of 2025 (alone), he had three mini-strokes.
*Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm that begins in your heart’s upper chambers (atria). Symptoms include fatigue, heart palpitations, trouble breathing and dizziness.CHUCK CURRENTLY LIVES OFF ONLY $918.43 A MONTH FROM DISABILITY(which is less than his monthly nut)If you would like to help Chuck's 'quality of life', please consider donating
But PLEASE ... do not do anything you cannot do affordably
This is the story of CHUCK KAYE - "The Roar Of L'Amour": A man in dire health, who is "the conduit of altruistic intention" - Newsbreak.comChuck was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation* on January 14th, 2020. After spending nineteen days (19) in ICU/Hospital, cardiologist determined he must have had A-Fib* for 5 years due to the severity. With an ejection fraction of only 10% (the amount of blood pumped out of a heart’s lower chambers each time it contracts), Chuck was not expected to live. After discharging 45 pounds of toxic fluid during that initial visit, Chuck has fought through homelessness, eviction and numerous ER/ICU/hospital stays and in April of 2025 (alone), he had three mini-strokes.
*Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm that begins in your heart’s upper chambers (atria). Symptoms include fatigue, heart palpitations, trouble breathing and dizziness.CHUCK CURRENTLY LIVES OFF ONLY $918.43 A MONTH FROM DISABILITY(which is less than his monthly nut)If you would like to help Chuck's 'quality of life', please consider donating
But PLEASE ... do not do anything you cannot do affordably
NOTE - I went directly to ER after the taping, so forgive how bad i look and the dopey glasses - Chuck
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