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BLAS FOR MORE … Stephen Pearcy the Voice of RATT has added Blas Elias of Slaughter on drums

Metal Sludge — In the latest game of musical chairs, it has come to light that Blas Elias (Slaughter) has officially stepped behind the drum kit for Stephen Pearcy. Last night on April 17th in The Colony Texas at “Lava Cantina”, the voice of Ratt appeared in concert with a new face on stage in Elias who made his debut with the group. Pearcy, who is the founder, lead singer and principal songwriter of Ratt[…]

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FACE THE DAY … Jack Russell says his long-awaited autobiography ‘THE TRUE TALE OF MISTA BONE: A Rock + Roll Narrative’ arrives this summer

Metal Sludge — In a new social media post. former Great White frontman Jack Russell has teased his up coming autobiography. Russell took to Facebook earlier today and has informed fans and followers that his book ‘THE TRUE TALE OF MISTA BONE: A Rock & Roll Narrative‘ will be coming this summer, with a potential date to be determined later this spring. As readers know, Russell no longer sings for Great White, but does front[…]

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2025 … Monsters of Rock Cruise have started to announce bands for their Annual Water Festival set to sail March 10th-15th 2025

Metal Sludge — The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise have started to drop some names of artists who will appear on next year’s floating music festival. The event is slated for March 10th – 15th 2025, and it will set sail from Miami Florida and will make stops at Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau (The Bahamas). The 2025 festival will be lucky number 13 for the Monsters of Rock Cruise. As of press time, the[…]

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SAY WHAT? … “Jack Russell has earned the right to play shows anywhere and anytime he wants. Healthy or not” bassist Dan McNay

“As far as I’m concerned Jack (Russell) has earned the right to play shows anywhere and anytime he wants. Healthy or not.” — Dan McNay bassist of Jack Russell’s Great White Metal Sludge — After a rough weekend on the road, members of Jack Russell’s Great White have spoken out in support of their health troubled lead singer Jack Russell. Last week in Texas, Jack Russell and his band played a few gigs that had[…]

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PULL THE PLUG ….. Jack Russell’s Great White play Questionable gig in Texas as Fans Watch in Shock and Compare it to “Weekend at Bernie’s”

“I felt like it was a “weeknight at bernies”….unbelievable and the crowd were in a state of shock at what they saw and paid for….Jack couldn’t get five words out of his mouth and couldn’t even hold or at times find the microphone…“ — A fan’s review on Facebook after seeing Jack Russell’s Great White at ‘Lava Cantina‘ in Texas Metal Sludge — This is not a review or an interview… but rather an opinion…[…]

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RIP … FireHouse singer Cj Snare loses Cancer Battle, Dead at 64

Metal Sludge — Horrible news from the rock world, as we learn of the passing of FireHouse co-founder and singer Cj Snare. Snare had been battling a Stage IV Colon Cancer diagnosis since September of 2020. The singer had a few surgeries over the recent years but has now lost his fight. Snare passed away unexpectedly while at home according to the band’s official statement. The FireHouse social media platforms have all posted a message[…]

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I WAS MADE FOR WAL-MART … Ace Frehley goes Shopping for T-Shirts, CDs, Fishing Poles, Dunkin’ Donuts and Coffee

Metal Sludge — It’s not everyday you see a Rock God at Wal-Mart, but for some that is exactly what they got on their trip to the mega chain store. Ace Frehley and his girlfriend went shopping at Wal-Mart and the guitarist has shared a new video of their recent visit. The Frehley‘s enjoyed their afternoon pushing a cart and picking out all kinds of goodies, including the former Kiss guitarist’s latest release “10,000 Volts”,[…]

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RIP … DIMEBAG And VINNIE PAUL’s Father JERRY ABBOTT Dead At 80

Metal Sludge — Sad news to report from the world of Pantera, as Jerry Abbott has died. Abbott is the Father of ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott and Vincent “Vinnie Paul” Abbott. The following was reported on Blabbermouth earlier today. ———————— Jerry Abbott, the father of PANTERA‘s founding members, drummer Vincent “Vinnie Paul” Abbott and guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, died last night in a Denton, Texas caregiving facility. He was reportedly only five days away from celebrating[…]

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BACK-PEDAL … Bobby Blotzer posts follow-up “Clarifying” his recent Juan Croucier comments

“I’m so Un affected by Juan’s touring!” — Bobby Blotzer Metal Sludge — Bobby Blotzer has posted again regarding the recent announcement of Juan Croucier‘s summer tour dates, only this time, his tune has changed. Blotzer has come out on Facebook and is now ‘clarifying’ his previous comments about his former Ratt band-mate. Readers will recall that earlier in the week Blotzer had posted a few blogs (comments) on social media which included him calling[…]

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BREAKING NEWS … Skid Row and Erik Grönwall have “Amicably Parted Ways” with the Singer’s “Health and Recovery” at the Center of it

“Yes, I have decided to leave SKID ROW. The main reason being that it’s proved difficult to prioritize my health and full recovery as the lead singer of the band.” — Erik Grönwall Metal Sludge — Talk about a bombshell! Skid Row and Erik Grönwall have officially and “Amicably” parted ways. A brand new Press Release has just started to circulate this morning… and the news is, Skid Row with Erik Grönwall as lead singer[…]

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