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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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HACKED? … Bobby Blotzer; “I Didn’t Post That. Somebody Got Into My Facebook Thing… Somebody’s Trying To Stir Something Up Here…”

“Somebody got into my Facebook thing here likely for the fact that I am a political poster, there’s no hiding the fact that I’ve always supported the Republican party and especially with the great Donald Trump, so somebody’s trying to stir something up here I don’t understand what it is.” — Bobby Blotzer Metal Sludge — Former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer has addressed a post that appeared on his Facebook page in the early morning[…]

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WOW!!! … Bobby Blotzer posts harsh opinion on social media; “Hey, Let’s have Death to all Brown sand ##ggs!!!? How about that??”

“Hey, let’s have Death to all Brown sand jiiggs!!!? How about that??” — Bobby Blotzer Metal Sludge — What can one say, other than… wow! Former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer has posted a rather explosive comment on his official Facebook late last night or early this morning, and the content is harsh. Blotzer writes; “Hey, let’s have Death to all Brown sand jiggs!!!? How about that??” We’re not sure exactly who Blotzer was directing this[…]

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10 QUESTIONS WITH > SALLY STEELE the VEGAS ROCKS! Publishing Queen Talks about Sin City to Metal Sludge

“Joan Jett Hung up on me when I started asking a question about Lita Ford.” — Sally Steele “He came to my Vegas Rocks! Awards in 2011. He was very nice back then but if you don’t catch him in the right moment he can be unfriendly to fans.” — Sally Steele on Sebastian Bach “Donnie Vie was pushing a grocery cart down the street here in Vegas with a brief-case many years ago yelling[…]

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POISON … Read Rikki Rockett’s Letter to Pearl Drums from 1986 with Resume Included; “I Know In My Heart We Are Going To Be Huge”

“Poison is the fifth generation of Rock N’ Roll” — Rikki Rockett / 1986 Metal Sludge — Well, it appears Rikki Rockett was in fact correct! We should give him a crystal ball, and ask him for the winning Lottery numbers next. With that… let’s all go back in time and take a look at Rikki Rockett‘s letter and resume that he sent to Pearl Drums seeking their support for an endorsement. The time frame[…]

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