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READY, SET, BASH … The Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash Fall Edition is right around the corner on Sunday August 31st w/ WINGER, BulletBoys, TRIXTER, Killer Dwarfs & More

THE SUNSET STRIP — Here it is, the Fall Edition of the annual Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash is set for Sunday August 31st 2025 which is just a few weeks away. This fall lineup is a stellar one for sure, with headliners WINGER, support from Hollywood’s very own BulletBoys, TRIXTER is coming in from New Jersey, Michale Graves along with (hed) p.e. from Orange County and Killer Dwarfs from Canada. These events are[…]

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RIP … David Roach of Junkyard loses Cancer Battle, Dead at 59

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Roach.” — Junkyard LOS ANGELES, California — We are saddened to report on this unfortunate update today as we share the news of the passing of David Roach. Roach was the frontman and a co-founder of the band Junkyard who had rooted themselves out of Austin Texas before relocating to Southern California in 1986. Roach had been battling an aggressive squamous cell carcinoma[…]

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BRAND NEW MUSIC … Babylon A.D. drops “When The World Stops” via Kivel Records on September 1st

“The band’s new album drops Sept 1st and we promise it will not disappoint the bands loyal fanbase.” — Kivel Records on the new Babylon A.D. release “When The World Stops” NEW MUSIC — The bay area band Babylon A.D. have been around since 1987 and to date have released 5 records starting with their self-titled debut “Babylon A.D.” in 1989 on Arista Records. That debut featured the band’s biggest single to date, “Bang Go[…]

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BENEFIT ….. ROCK FOR HOPE will be Live in Green Bay at EPIC Event Center on August 11th 2025 feat: members of Cinderella, Winger, Dokken and Trixter

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — ROCK FOR HOPE will be putting on a Live Event on Monday August 11th 2025 at EPIC Event Center in Green Bay Wisconsin. The event will feature several guests including; Eric Brittingham (Cinderella), George Lynch (Dokken), Reb Beach (Winger), Pete Evick (Bret Michaels Band), Chad Stewart (Faster Pussycat) and the band Trixter among others. There will be both acoustic and electric sets of music throughout the evening. In addition to the[…]

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HOSPITALIZED … Great White bassist Scott Snyder recently had Emergency Surgery to remove a Massive Tumor from inside of his Brain

“He was subsequently admitted to the hospital where they performed emergency brain surgery a week ago. Although the tumor was largely removed and he initially recovered well, he has since developed blood pressure issues and had to return to the hospital.” — GoFundMe for Scott Snyder of Great White SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Great White bassist Scott Snyder has been challenged by a very serious medical condition. Snyder is facing the battle of his life after[…]

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DRUM WAR … Stryper’s Michael Sweet compares his brother Robert to Tommy Lee: “Robert would play circles around him. The problem is popularity. Tommy obviously has more fans and plays to larger crowds”

“Put them both side by side (now) in a room and see who wins.” — Michael Sweet on his brother Robert Sweet in a drum battle with Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe SOCIAL MEDIA — Michael Sweet has commented on social media and once again his output is goofy to say the least. The Stryper frontman, main song-writer and chief cry-baby has come out with an opinion about his brother Robert Sweet‘s drumming ability, comparing[…]

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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler – Date: April 26th 2005

“Not a very nice person.” — Geezer Butler on Don Arden METAL SLUDGE — In another of our series of Classic Sludge throw-back interviews, today we’re taking a trip back 2 full decades to the spring of 2005. Welcome to our 20 Questions with Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler as we published it back on April 26th 2005. Below are the exact questions we asked, and the exact answers Geezer gave us when we published[…]

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RIP … Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.” — The Osbourne Family Metal Sludge — TMZ is reporting that The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne has died. We are sharing TMZ‘s article below as updates continue. Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76 Legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne has died … TMZ has learned. In a statement, the Osbourne family says Ozzy[…]

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SHOTGUN MESSIAH ….. Harry Cody says there is a chance that he and the band just might release new music and even go on tour >Video Interview<

“I’ve also been recording songs with Zinny Zan, the singer from the first album.” — Harry Cody / Shotgun Messiah YOUTUBE — Who is ready for a reunion with an 80’s hair metal band who hasn’t been seen or heard from in more than 30 years? Well… if so… then read on. The Session Solos youtube channel features interviews with mainly guitar players and their latest, Episode 13 is with somewhat of a rock n’[…]

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