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November 5, 2023

RIP … Mikeal Maglieri Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky-A-Go-Go owner, Dead at 73

Metal Sludge — Sad news from Hollywood California as we share reports of the sudden passing of Mikeal Maglieri. Maglieri was the son of legendary Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky-A-Go-Go owner and founder Mario Maglieri who passed away in May of 2017. Maglieri was the owner of the famous Sunset Strip night-clubs along with his son Mikeal “Big Mike” Maglieri. The Maglieri family also lost Scarlet Maglieri back in April, Mario‘s widow and Mikeal‘s[…]

October 31, 2023

IN MEMORY OF … Steve Riley talks L.A. Guns, Keel and W.A.S.P. history in never-seen-before interview with 80’s Metal Recycle Bin

Metal Sludge — The 80’s Metal Recycle Bin have just dropped a never seen before interview from their archives with Steve Riley just 1 week after his untimely passing. Riley died last week October 24th after suffering various health issues that landed him the hospital. According to a family statement Riley had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks at the time of his death. The longtime and classic era drummer for[…]

October 30, 2023

INDECENT EXPOSURE … Tom Werman discusses working with Mötley Crüe: “Mick Mars is a very decent person. The other three are somewhat different.”

“Not that they’re that much worse, but their behavior and track record is not what Mick‘s is.” — Tom Werman on comparing Mick Mars to Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview music producer Tom Werman talks about his time working with the band Mötley Crüe. Werman worked with the band on 3 of their releases between 1983 and 1987, and gave listeners a bit of his[…]

October 27, 2023

RIP … Classic L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley Dead at 67

Updated: Friday October 27th 10:45AM (PST) The Riley family have released an official statement. We have shared it below. RIP Steve Riley —————– A statement from the Riley family: We are devastated to share that Steve Riley has passed away at the age of 67. Steve had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks, and on Tuesday, Oct. 24, succumbed to the illness. His wife Mary Louise and son Cole were by[…]

October 24, 2023

LIKE AN STD ….. Johnny Monaco launches ‘Custom Suitcase Design’, One of a Kind Luggage that you will Keep Forever

Metal Sludge — Who said luggage has to be ugly… it doesn’t… and that is why you need to check out Custom Suitcase Design by Johnny Monaco. Monaco as most know, is a well-traveled musician, guitarist, singer and song-writer who has been on many an airplane. Monaco has spent years on the road with acts like Enuff Z’Nuff, L.A. Guns and most recently the Stephen Pearcy solo band (Ratt). In addition to his work with[…]

October 23, 2023

VINYL NEWS … Ex-Tigertailz singer Steevi Jaimz announces Remastered color Vinyl edition of solo record “My Private Hell”

Metal Sludge — More and more artists are reissuing older catalog on vinyl, and it appears this popular trend is as hot as ever with the buying public. The latest is former Tigertailz frontman Steevi Jaimz announcing a limited edition pressing of his solo effort “My Private Hell” on 12″ vinyl. The remaster and reissue includes 2 different color options (red or gray) and an insert that includes lyrics and credits. Jaimz first released “My[…]

October 20, 2023

BACH ON T.V. … Watch Sebastian Bach sing “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” on The Masked Singer while wearing the Tiki (Tree) costume

“The panelists had varied guesses for Tiki’s identity, with John Stamos, David Lee Roth, and Robert Plant being mentioned.” — Screen Rant Metal Sludge — The new season of The Masked Singer is here and the line-up includes some Hair Metal royalty as part of their new cast. Of course this is not confirmed anywhere on the planet just yet, but it doesn’t take a rock scientist to hear that distinct nasal tinged delivery that[…]

October 16, 2023

MUSICAL CHAIRS ….. Don Dokken explains how Dokken flip-flopped Ratt members Juan Croucier and Warren DeMartini

“Warren DeMartini was playing guitar. Warren did a very short run with Dokken.” — Don Dokken Metal Sludge — It looks like there is more from the Don Dokken history books when it comes to Dokken‘s crazy past. Don talks at length about the early days game of musical chairs between Dokken and Ratt. In a recent and lengthy interview with the Chuck Shute Podcast the Dokken frontman founder broke it down for listeners. As[…]

October 15, 2023

HELLO PERU … 3 Rock Singers Show to hit LIMA PERU featuring Ted Poley of Danger Danger, Mili from Steelheart and Stevie Rachelle of Tuff

“I am super excited to be heading back to Peru, one of my absolute favorite places!” — Ted Poley of Danger Danger Metal Sludge — Peruvian rock promoters have put together a rock show for the Lima locals that will surely have the 80’s rock fans excited and then-some. On December 7th 2023 “Sargento Pimienta de Barranco” in Lima Peru is hosting a rock show that will feature Ted Poley the voice of Danger Danger,[…]

October 13, 2023

RATS REVEALED? … Bobby Blotzer’s Rat Attack Lineup might Include a Pair of Young Up N’ Coming Guitar Shredders

*** The Waste Some Time with Jason Green Show has reported, just who might be in Blotzer’s new band! Metal Sludge — Well the cat just might be out of the bag… or, should we say the rat might be out of the bag? That would make sense here… but be it a cat or a rat here is what we know. According to the Waste Some Time with Jason Green show it seems Green[…]

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