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January 28, 2025

TOUR LIKE A BEAST … W.A.S.P. Announces Huge List of Tour Dates throughout EU/UK with Armored Saint for Summer & Fall 2025

“This tour showcases for the first time, that landmark First Album, Played in its Entirety, From Top to Bottom, most likely never to be repeated ever again. So be there and see these Winged Assassins, and witness this once in a lifetime event.” — Blackie Lawless Metal Sludge — Got any Raw Meat? Just when you thought it was safe to leave your house, the news has dropped that W.A.S.P. is coming to town once[…]

January 23, 2025

PEEK A BOO’B … Lorraine Lewis joins OnlyFans and promises Femme Fatale re-boot after a 6 year stint fronting Vixen

Metal Sludge — Well 2025 is off to rough start for some, and a great start for others, and if you are a fan of Lorraine Lewis, you might be one of those celebrating the new year and for damn good reason. Lewis has just announced she has officially joined OnlyFans! Yes, you read that correctly… OnlyFans. The rock n’ roll badass front-woman has some other stuff up her sleeve as well, or maybe if[…]

January 22, 2025

ROCK N’ ROLL TO THE RESCUE … Los Angeles area Musicians, Venues and Companies Help Contribute to L.A. Fire Relief

“The community came together and was very generous. The entire downstairs of the venue was filled with piles of donations, everything from clothes and jackets, to pet food, and children’s toys.” — Jake Perry / Whisky-A-Go-Go Promoter LOS ANGELES – The devastating fires that rocked Los Angeles has had quite an effect on the music scene, but what an inspiration how the community has united to help. The Whisky, the epicenter of the Sunset Strip,[…]

January 20, 2025

RIP … Guitarist John Sykes Dead at 65

Metal Sludge — Very sad news today in the world of Rock n’ Roll as we report on the passing of guitarist John Sykes. Sykes is respected as one of the great musicians from the 80’s era and his resume speaks loudly. The English born guitarist made his first big impact when he joined Tygers of Pan Tang in 1980 and contributed to recordings, tours and more for a few short years before moving on[…]

January 18, 2025

HE TALKS A LOT … METAL SLUDGE catches up with Bret Michaels guitarist PETE EVICK

“I grew up in one of those towns Mellencamp sang about, I love it now but spent a lot of time just trying to get out.” — Pete Evick LOS ANGELES – Pete Evick, longtime guitarist for Bret Michaels of Poison fame, has a new solo single, “Your Last One,” a catchy Americana-style song that would not feel lost on a Kid Rock album. It’s not over-the-top glam-rock like Poison, but the song has the[…]

January 12, 2025

POISONBOYS … Original BulletBoys guitarist Mick Sweda joins Poison’s Rikki Rockett to form new supergroup The Rockett Mafia

“Well, we’re starting out with covers. We’re kind of leaning toward a ’70s sort of vibe, things that [Rikki Rockett] and I grew up with.” — Mick Sweda original BulletBoys guitarist Metal Sludge — Rock fans of BulletBoys and Poison will be excited to hear about a brand new supergroup called The Rockett Mafia. The Rockett Mafia went public in the late fall of 2024 announcing their new collaboration and fans can expect the group[…]

January 10, 2025

POSTPONED … The ‘Celebration of The Music and Life of Jack Russell’ event at ‘Whisky’ has been postponed

Metal Sludge — After several days of crazy weather and horribly tragic fires in Southern California, the Jack Russell ‘Celebration of Music and Life‘ concert has been postponed. The event was scheduled for Tuesday January 14th 2025 at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, and according to sources, is already Sold Out. However, due to the recent fire-storms that have hit the Los Angeles and Southern California area, the organizers have decided[…]

January 6, 2025

KISS NEWS … Kiss Settle with Wig Stylist Who Said He Was Fired for Covid Complaints

“The band’s longtime stylist David Mathews claimed he was wrongfully terminated for pushing back against “unsafe” practices on tour.” — Nancy Dillon for Rolling Stone Magazine Metal Sludge — Kiss retired from touring back in December of 2023, but Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are still front page news just as 2025 gets started. In the latest from Kiss, the band’s co-founders and leaders Simmons and Stanley have reportedly reached a settlement with David Mathews[…]

January 3, 2025

CHECK THIS OUT … Riot Stitch Rockwear to Host First Ever Metal Catwalk at NAMM 2025

“Rock n Roll isn’t just music—it’s a lifestyle, a statement, and an art form. I want to bring that energy to the catwalk in a way that’s never been done before.” — Sherri Lu / Owner Riot Stitch Metal Sludge — Are you wearing pants right now or is that too personal? Okay, let’s try a different approach… dare we ask; whose pants do you want to get into right now? If you said Riot[…]

January 2, 2025

SUNSET STRIP REVIEW … The Whisky hosted an epic 80’s week to close out 2024 with Quiet Riot, Faster Pussycat, Stephen Pearcy and L.A. Guns

“This is my 21st year in the band, and it’s lucky 21, I first met (late original singer) Kevin DuBrow in 2003 or 2004, and now it’s gonna be 2025, so look at that.” — Alex Grossi / Quiet Riot “I think everyone is coming in to drink the free booze. That’s how popular we are.” — Chad Stewart / Faster Pussycat LOS ANGELES — What a Christmas week filled with top classic rock bands[…]

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