“Oh, and C.C. DeVille of Poison. No particular reason, just never much liked his guitar playing. I had a band in LA for a few years called Geronimo. One night, when we were gigging at a place in North Hollywood called FM Station, CC comes in all drunk and wants to sit in. Me, being the good host was happy to oblige. What awful shit that came through the same guitar and amp I was[…]
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Metal Sludge — It’s not everyday a Rock Star does the local weather forecast but that is exactly what happened in Los Angeles this week. Gene Simmons of KISS appeared on KTLA earlier in the week and The Demon took matters into his own hands stealing the weather man’s job. Simmons was a guest on the show and at some point ended up standing next to KTLA weather man Henry DiCarlo who said to the[…]
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Here we are with another throwback list from Metal Sludge! These lists are always a hoot, and we bring this to you from a true Hollywood veteran journalist… but we’d rather call him a friend… Gerry Gittelson was there for the height and the heyday of all that was the Sunset Strip. With that… we give you this cool list we published back in 2021… enjoy. ——————————————————————————— Metal Sludge — Rock and Roll and foolish[…]
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Metal Sludge — Why did your favorite band break up? Or, why did they fire a certain member, or did that member quit and now refuses to return to the group. One of the biggest examples of this, would be Steve Perry leaving Journey in May of 1998 for the second and final time, only to never return much to the dismay of fans around the globe. Another big one from the American world of[…]
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Metal Sludge — Who is ready to Ratt n’ Roll? If you said yes, then this is going to be right up your alley! BMG along with Rhino Entertainment have officially announced a 40th Anniversary RATT “Out Of The Cellar” vinyl anniversary set. The new reissue also features a 7″ previously unreleased “Reach For The Sky” bonus single. See the official Press Release, images and links below. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RATT OUT OF THE CELLAR[…]
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Metal Sludge — The wait is over, as a killer new docuseries on Hair Metal has officially arrived. As of September 17th 2024 the new 3-part docuseries ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal’ is officially streaming now on Paramount+. This docuseries was directed by Jeff Tremaine (The Dirt, Jackass) for Gorilla Films and features the who’s who of Hair Metal from throughout the 80’s decade. There are interviews with[…]
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“‘Oh, he’s losing 50% of his audience.’ I don’t want that 50%, so fuck off! That 50% is not cool enough to listen to Sebastian Bach, so go fuck yourself.” — Sebastian Bach Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach has something to say to anyone who does not agree with his Political stance, and it’s not a nice one. Bach who has always[…]
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Mötley Crüe Höllywood Takeöver dates… Monday October 7th “Troubadour”Wednesday October 9th “The Roxy”Friday October 11th “Whisky-A-Go-Go” Metal Sludge — Mötley Crüe are taking it back to the Sunset Strip where it all began for them in 1981. A few weeks ago there were some rumors circulating that Mötley Crüe would be returning to Hollywood to play a few small and intimate shows at various clubs and Metal Sludge was one of the very first to[…]
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“There are no differences. I don’t wanna do it. I don’t wanna be in the room with somebody that I don’t like.” — Scotti Hill of Skid Row Metal Sludge — It’s another day where the band Skid Row are searching for a singer to fill out their 5-piece lineup. It’s also another day where the message from the Skid Row camp seems to be more of what we’ve heard in the past. And that[…]
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Updated: Sept. 5th 2024 (7:00pm PST) Saigon Kick‘s classic era frontman and singer Matt Kramer has offered up his thoughts on the recent rumor that Jeff Scott Soto is stepping in to sing in Saigon Kick with guitarist Jason Bieler. We have added Kramer‘s thoughts below. Metal Sludge — Exciting news from the Saigon Kick camp as the band appears to be teasing some future shows. But the tease has a twist, as Jeff Scott[…]
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