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‘I’M SO F#@KIN PROUD’ … As ex-MTV Veejay and Cathouse founder Riki Rachtman’s career winds down, here is an extensive Metal Sludge exclusive 

“I played in Knoxville. The venue was massive – probably over 1,000 capacity – and 85 people showed up!” — Riki Rachtman on his One Foot in the Gutter Tour LOS ANGELES – His fascinating life a series of wild ups and downs, Riki Rachtman plans to go out with a bang. He’s expected to perform what figures to be one of his last public appearances July 22 at Backstage Bar in Las Vegas for[…]

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FLASHBACK … Metal Sludge’s Top 10 Rock Bands All-Time with the Most Member Changes

Editor’s Note: Because it’s fun to go back, we’ve decided to re-share this old skool Top 10 list we did way back in the fall of 2012. It’s been more than a decade, so it’s safe to say all of the below numbers have increased and then-some, imagine the L.A. Guns band’s body count? Sadly we have lost some of these rock soldiers in the last decade as well. RIP! Enjoy this look back to[…]

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#KISSTOO … KISS members Surface in Video Clip that includes Paul Stanley Openly Touching Female Interviewer and Sucking her Ear

“I’ll show you where it hurts” — Paul Stanley of KISS to female interviewer Metal Sludge — The internet is forever and so are the videos and photos that get uploaded by the millions on a daily basis. In recent days a video has surfaced on YouTube that has caught the attention of rock fans as it features KISS co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley with a female interviewer. The 40 second clip shows the[…]

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JACK IS OUT … Andrew Freeman to sing for Friends Of Jack, as Jack Russell’s Great White cancels Four Winds Casino appearance July 12th

“Regrettably we need to inform the fans of Jack Russell’s Great White that Jack will not be performing next weekend at Four Winds Casino due to an ongoing health issue.” — Four Winds Casino statement about Jack Russell’s Great White cancelling July 12th appearance Metal Sludge — Jack Russell’s Great White have been forced to cancel yet another show, and this time the singer’s appearance was slated for Friday July 12th 2024 at “Four Winds[…]

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TOILET BOY SAYS … Tracii Guns: “‘I Would Be Really Embarrassed To Even Think Of’ Playing Along To Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Shows”

“It’s embarrassing to me. Could you imagine Chuck Berry playing to [pre-recorded guitar] tracks? Or Keith Richards, or anything like that?” — Tracii Guns on bands using pre-recorded tracks Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview L.A. Guns founder and lead guitarist Tracii Guns says; “I Would Be Really Embarrassed To Even Think Of’ Playing Along To Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Shows.” Guns spoke to The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, and was asked[…]

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30 YEARS LATER … American Noize Fan Forum Artist Panel Video Surfaces feat; Slaughter, Hardline, Ted Poley, Tuff, Phantom Blue and more

Metal Sludge — June 25th 1994 the American Noize Fan Forum was held in Burbank California at The Hilton Hotel and convention center and the weekend event hosted bands, performances, industry types and was attended by fans from around the world. The event was basically a NAMM type of convention but geared more towards fans and organized by American Noiz and Michelle Siddiqi. Now a full 30 years later to the day, a 90 minute[…]

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BREAKING UP … Johnny Monaco Shares Heart-Wrenching Breakup Video online; “I Can’t See You Anymore”

“It’s over, I can’t see you anymore.” — Johnny Monaco Metal Sludge — Nobody ever said breaking up was easy, but with social media it’s giving people an opportunity to share personal feelings that most of us would rarely see otherwise. Johnny Monaco is a rock guitarist, blogger and co-host of The Waste Some Time with Jason Green show and he has recently shared a very raw and honest breakup video. Monaco, who is in[…]

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RIP … Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock Dead at 49

“The group released its 2000 single, “Butterfly,” which rocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. Their debut album, “The Gift Of Game,” was also a success, selling more than 1.5 million copies.” — TMZ Metal Sludge — Sad news as we report the passing of Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock. Shellshock real name Seth Binzer died on Monday June 24th 2024 at a Los Angeles residence. Below is an article as[…]

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YOUNGER GUNS … The Gavin Evick Band releases “Young, Wild & Free” debut single and video

“Usually when people my age want to listen to this type of stuff, it’s all music that’s 40 years old,” Evick says. “And that’s the music I love, too – those bands and songs are my influences. But I want to make music for people my age. I’m trying to fill that void that I feel is missing from modern rock.” — Gavin Evick Metal Sludge — Does the apple fall from the tree, or[…]

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AUTOGRAPH … Steve Lynch: “I would say that being sued by guys we hired to play in a band that I co-founded in 1984… was an unpleasant experience to say the least.”

“Fortunately, I was able to hire the exceptional law firm of Lewis Roca, spearheaded by Warren Bleeker, who also successfully handled Traci Guns’ trademark case, and Eric Kohli of counsel. Right from the onset, they were very confident in the merits of my position, to which I filed a countersuit.” — Steve Lynch of Autograph Metal Sludge — The legal matters have officially been resolved for the band Autograph but not before their years of[…]

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