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“‘GIVE IT TO ME GOOD’ BOUGHT ME MY HOUSE” – Metal Sludge Exclusive: 12 questions with Trixter guitarist/rock entrepreneur Steve Brown

“My first gig with them was at Wembley Stadium in front of 90,000.” — Steve Brown on playing with Def Leppard LOS ANGELES – Still a kid in 1990 when Trixter scored a big hit with “Give It To Me Good,” guitarist Steve Brown parlayed his young success like a true master. The highlight was probably subbing in with Def Leppard a couple of times through the years, but Brown never turned his back on[…]

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STALKER ALERT … Nikki Sixx says repeat Stalker has been Re-Arrested for Violating Restraining Order

“We are using the legal system to hold bad people accountable. When your daughter and wife get threatened all bets are off.” — Nikki Sixx on recent situations and his family dealing with stalkers Metal Sludge — Crazy world we’re living in folks… and it doesn’t stop at the average person’s front door. Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has publicly commented on recent situations involving not 1, but 2 stalkers that he and his family[…]

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NEWS & UPDATES … Golden Robot Records have sent Metal Sludge an official statement regarding Riley’s L.A. Guns and their “The Dark Horse” LP

Metal Sludge — Golden Robot Records have responded to our Riley’s L.A. Guns article and sent us an official statement. The label is home to Riley’s L.A. Guns who are awaiting the official release of “The Dark Horse” their 2nd release with the label. Metal Sludge shared a statement from Riley’s L.A. Guns that hit the internet on May 6th and the band’s message to their label wasn’t a good look. In short, the band[…]

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RIP OFF & TEAR … Riley’s L.A. Guns calls out Golden Robot Records for not delivering their latest record; “They won’t answer my emails so we are all left in limbo.”

“We have no idea what is happening with it. We don’t know if it’s been made, being made or never coming because Golden Robot Records won’t tell us. They won’t answer my emails so we are all left in limbo. I re-did the art 3 times to fit their changing templates. So the art was done over a year ago.“ — Riley’s L.A. Guns Metal Sludge — Riley’s L.A. Guns have officially called out their[…]

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RUMORS IN THE AIR … Night Ranger guitarist Keri Kelli suffered a Broken Ankle performing at M3 Music Fest

“Ya man, I tripped (on stage)… but I made it through the show somehow.” — Keri Kelli Metal Sludge — The annual M3 Music Festival was held over the weekend for the 15th year, and once again the multi-day festival proved to be a success. However, there was 1 small casualty that has come to light. Sources from the road have informed Metal Sludge that Night Ranger guitarist Keri Kelli suffered a broken ankle on[…]

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FALLEN PUSSYCAT … Danny Nordahl of Faster Pussycat falls out of Tour Bus and Suffers a Broken Arm, his replacement is L.A. Guns bassist Johnny Martin >Updated with Video<

UPDATE: Thursday May 2nd 2024 (4:00PM EST) The band have now shared a video on their social media showing Danny Nordahl in a sling explaining the situation and Johnny Martin of L.A. Guns also appears in the updated video. (watch video below) The band have also posted the following message confirming our original Metal Sludge report. “Danny broke his arm and thumb. Johnny Martin of @laguns is saving the day (and the tour). We love[…]

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READY, SET, GO … Stadium Rock 80s hits Kentucky Aug. 3rd & 4th featuring Queensryche, Slaughter, Great White, L.A. Guns, Aldo Nova, Trixter, Vixen and Enuff Z’Nuff among others

Stadium Rock 80s at Lynn Family Stadium Lousiville Kentucky August 3rd & 4th 2024 Metal Sludge — A new music festival will make its official debut this summer at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville Kentucky. Stadium Rock 80s will debut the weekend of Saturday and Sunday August 3rd & 4th 2024. The 2-day event will feature more than a dozen 80’s rock bands, and also include interactive events, a photo booth, games, classic cars, food[…]

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CLEAR THE RUNWAY … American Jetset sign with Golden Robot, their new “1987” release drops in early summer says MacGregor

“Our latest record, “1987,” is a straight-up killer!” — Ian Kaine MacGregor / American Jetset Metal Sludge — American Jetset is a solid up-and-coming pop rock band, thanks to their secret formula of great songs, excellent musicianship and, above all, hard work. The band has been playing high-profile shows as a support act for years, and now American Jetset has an extraordinary new CD called “1987” that is just like you would think – an[…]

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UPDATED … Monsters of Rock Cruise have started to announce bands for their Annual Water Festival set to sail March 10th-15th 2025

Metal Sludge — The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise have started to drop some names of artists who will appear on next year’s floating music festival. The event is slated for March 10th – 15th 2025, and it will set sail from Miami Florida and will make stops at Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau (The Bahamas). The 2025 festival will be lucky number 13 for the Monsters of Rock Cruise. As of press time, the[…]

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BLAS FOR MORE … Stephen Pearcy the Voice of RATT has added Blas Elias of Slaughter on drums

Metal Sludge — In the latest game of musical chairs, it has come to light that Blas Elias (Slaughter) has officially stepped behind the drum kit for Stephen Pearcy. Last night on April 17th in The Colony Texas at “Lava Cantina”, the voice of Ratt appeared in concert with a new face on stage in Elias who made his debut with the group. Pearcy, who is the founder, lead singer and principal songwriter of Ratt[…]

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