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BULLETNEWS ….. BulletBoys issue Press Release announcing the official return of drummer Jimmy D’Anda and name a New Guitarist

“After many years, Jimmy is coming home. Lonnie and I couldn’t be happier. We are recapturing the heart and soul of the band’s original chemistry, something that we know the fans will be happy about.” — Marq Torien / BulletBoys Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — Hot off the heels of the latest rumor, and subsequent confirmation… Jimmy D’Anda has indeed returned to BulletBoys and now the band have issued an official statement. The band are also[…]

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TRIBUTE … TigerTailz band members and former band members pay tribute to Ace Finchum

“Ace was the heartbeat behind it all: wild, funny, unpredictable, and always full of spirit. Those days, that laughter, that noise — they’ll stay with me forever.” — Jay Pepper / TigerTailz REST IN PEACE — After the recent death of Ace Finchum, the drummer’s former band TigerTailz have paid tribute to him. Finchum died a week ago, over the weekend of October 4th & 5th. Metal Sludge reported the unfortunate news with our article:[…]

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CONFIRMED … Jimmy D’Anda returns to BulletBoys stating: “I felt that there was unfinished business with my old band BBOYS and after losing OZZY, that shook me to my core”

“So Lonnie Marq and myself sat down at SALSA AND BEER and had a heartfelt moment of honesty and cleared some years of resentment ( witch we had never done before) I then sat down with Mick the original guitarist and asked if he’d come back, he had no desire to do so, and understandably so.“ — Jimmy D’Anda LOS ANGELES, California — As first reported by Metal Sludge as a rumor, it has now[…]

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BULLETBUZZ … BulletBoys are Rumored to be Welcoming back Original Drummer Jimmy D’Anda

“Somethin’s comin, Somethin yall weren’t expecting! Somethin yall been asking for!!!“ — Marq Torien / BulletBoys LOS ANGELES, California — What’s that old saying; “The fifth time is the charm“, or was it the third? Either way… the rumor is, that BulletBoys will soon be announcing the return of original drummer Jimmy D’Anda. If this is in fact true, it will be the 5th time for D’Anda who was there in the beginning, but has[…]

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FAFO … Ex-Lostprophets singer and Convicted Paedo Ian Watkins has been M#rdered in one of Great Britain’s toughest Prisons

“He was targeted by another inmate who shanked him in the neck. Guards were nearby and raced to the scene pretty quickly – but there was nothing they could do, and they could not save him.” — The Sun / England Wakefield, West Yorkshire, ENGLAND — Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died in prison while serving a lengthy sentence. Watkins was the victim of an attack by another inmate and was slashed in the[…]

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MORE CHERRY PIE … Bobbie Brown opens up about Modeling, Jani Lane, Tommy Lee, Drugs, Sobriety & Finding God on The Hair Metal Guru

THE HAIR METAL GURU — As our friend Anthony Bryant, pka The Hair Metal Guru and his Youtube channel scream towards 10,000 subscribers, he’s just hit another home-run. The latest from The Guru is an awesome 1 hour plus interview with ‘The Cherry Pie Girl’ Bobbie Brown. Brown who just turned 56 on October 7th has recently been making the rounds with new interviews and The Guru interview is a must listen for her fans[…]

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DONATE & SUPPORT ….. Metal Sludge since 1998, now in our 28th Year online and we’re asking you to Please Help the Site, Support, Buy Swag or Donate

LOS ANGELES, California — Hello, and thank you for checking in today with Metal Sludge. This is Stevie Rachelle, the Founder, Owner, and CEO of Metal Sludge since inception in 1998. I have a few simple questions, and will keep this short… Are you a Fan of Metal Sludge? How long have you been reading or visiting the website? Have you enjoyed the website, whether in the hey-day, a decade ago, or last week? I[…]

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UPDATED w/ GENE TWEET ….. KISS bassist Gene Simmons involved in Car Crash after reportedly Passing Out at the Wheel while Driving

UPDATED: October 8th 2025 3:15PM (PST) Gene Simmons has taken to his official X platform to share a message with fans after the KISS bassist was involved in a car crash in Malibu California on Tuesday October 7th. Simmons writes: “Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes. I’m completely fine. I had a slight fender bender. It happens. Especially to those of us were horrible drivers. And that’s me. All is well.” Metal Sludge wishes Gene[…]

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RIP … Ace Finchum former TigerTailz drummer Dead at 62

“I am sorry to be the bearer of tragic, heart-breaking news… But sadly. Ace passed away at the weekend.” — Steevi Jaimz LOS ANGELES, California — It is with a heavy heart that we report that rock drummer Ace Finchum has died. The classic era TigerTailz drummer passed away over the weekend according to former band-mate Steevi Jaimz. Jaimz took to his official Facebook this morning writing the following message: “I know many of you[…]

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DO IT FOR THE LOVE … Tracii Guns offers insight to recent ‘How Much To Get Paid Per Gig’ debate adds: “You’re Supposed To Play Music and Create Art because you Love It”

“Rule number 1 be great. Rule number 2 be grateful for the ability to create. Everything else is extra.” — Tracii Guns / L.A. Guns FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY — How much money is fair pay when playing music? That is the million dollar question, no pun intended… and it seems there are all kinds of opinions as to what is acceptable pay in the music / entertainment industry. Metal Sludge recently posted the[…]

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