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March 31, 2025

GEAR FOR SALE … Frankie Banali’s Widow Regina Banali is Selling the Late Quiet Riot Drummer’s Equipment

“The last of the special drums sets I’ve been keeping back are going up for sale soon.” — Frankie Banali‘s Widow Regina Banali SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — In a new social media post Frankie Banali‘s Widow Regina Banali has shared news that she is selling off her late husband’s drum kits. Regina Banali posted on Frankie Banali‘s official Facebook page today sharing the following message: “Special Announcement to Frankie’s fans and fellow drummers.“ “The last of[…]

March 30, 2025

THEY’RE BACK … Gene Simmons confirms that KISS will perform at the ‘KISS Army Storms Vegas’ event November 14-16th 2025

“Kiss will perform without makeup on Nov. 15, also talking from the stage and answering fans’ questions.“ — Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS, Nevada — They’re back… but… this time without the make-up, or so they say? That’s correct, KISS have announced their return to the stage, but according to bassist and co-founder Gene Simmons, the band will perform this fall in Las Vegas, but without their trademark made-up faces. Simmons spoke to the Las[…]

March 27, 2025

OUTSPOKEN … Kip Winger on Jani Lane: “We did an Acoustic Tour one time, and We Were All on a Bus, but He Was Such a Dick… We actually Kicked Him Off the Bus”

“We did an acoustic tour one time, and we were all on a bus, but he was such a dick. And like I say, when he was straight and sober, he was really, really nice.” — Kip Winger on Jani Lane of Warrant MEMORY LANE — Kip Winger has been knocking out some standard touring Q&A’s (press) for the band’s up coming Australian tour and he’s covering plenty with his interviews. Winger, 63, recently talked[…]

March 26, 2025

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Jani Lane of Warrant – Originally Published on January 2nd 2001 (Unedited Version)

“Never been on Prozac. Have thought about suicide. Only because… put yourself in my shoes, do what I do for a living. See what it’s like. There’s a lot of pressure involved. You don’t have to be U2 to feel pressure.” — Jani Lane / 2001 SLUDGE FLASHBACK — We’re continuing to dig deep into the old archives and bring you some great past interviews. This 20 Questions takes us back to 2001 with the[…]

March 26, 2025

NEW … ‘Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992’ Box Set Due in May, includes 3 Discs and 58 Tracks!

“A new compilation celebrating glam rock from the ’80s is coming from Cherry Red Records’ Lemon label is being released on May 23, 2025. The 3-CD set, Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992, spans 58 tracks, including hits from such “hair bands” as Poison, Quiet Riot, Ratt, White Lion, Warrant, and dozens more.” — Lemon Records MUSIC NEWS — Just when you thought it was safe to throw out your CD[…]

March 26, 2025

JUNKYARD … David Roach has been Hospitalized and his Family says ‘His Health has taken an Unexpected Turn’

“He is in the hospital and not in a position to attempt talking , texting , or messaging.” — David Roach‘s girlfriend Jennifer on Facebook LOS ANGELES, California — Junkyard lead vocalist David Roach is currently hospitalized and his girlfriend Jennifer has shared the news earlier today on social media that the singer’s health has taken a turn. Roach has been battling Cancer in recent months which Metal Sludge reported on back in January with[…]

March 25, 2025

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Bobbie Brown – Date: April 11th 2000

“Yes when I was real young, I had a threesome with my boyfriend at the time and this lesbian stripper, anyway she got pregnant by my boyfriend and had the baby… So I’m not too comfortable with it now to say the least- for myself – but I have a lot of lesbian friends. To each his own.” — Bobbie Brown on if she had ever had sex with another female SLUDGE FLASHBACK — Here[…]

March 23, 2025

BOOK ALERT … Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES and GREAT WHITE Manager ALAN NIVEN To Publish ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories’

Metal Sludge — Former rock n’ roll manager Alan Niven has decided to publish a book and it is titled ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories.’ The book will include content about Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper and Great White among others. Niven, 67, was the manager for Guns N’ Roses between 1986 and 1991, when he was fired just previous to the completion of the Use[…]

March 23, 2025

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Kip Winger of Winger – Date: November 27th 2001

“Well, of the thousands of interviews I’ve done this was certainly the wierdest……..” — Kip Winger of Winger – November 2001 SLUDGE FLASHBACK — Here we are taking a look back at another classic Metal Sludge post from over the years, and today it’s one of our 20 Questions interviews. The following 20 Questions interview was posted on November 27th 2001 with Kip Winger of the band Winger. This below was the exact intro, layout,[…]

March 22, 2025

BULLETBOMBS … Ira Black on Marq Torien of BulletBoys; “I am Going to Tell you Something, Marq Borrowed my Amp and then Sold It.”

“I came back off a weekend and I looked at her and I said; ‘I gotta get out of this band as soon as possible’, I said; ‘not, my kind of person… period.’ No matter how hard I tried, and I did, you know.” — Ira Black to his Fiancée Jessica Chase on being in BulletBoys with Marq Torien LAS VEGAS, Nevada — In a new episode of The Rockin’ Roundtable the guests are Ira[…]

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