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September 3, 2023

DEAD HORSE … Sebastian Bach talks in depth on Backing Tracks, says it is Okay for KISS to Use them but Not an Athlete (like Chris Jericho) who does Jumping Jacks on Stage

“If they were like an athlete one day and said ‘Oh, I think I am going to be a rock star’, and they just get up there, and do jumping jacks and have a tape going… I have a problem with that.“ — Sebastian Bach referencing his long running feud with Fozzy singer Chris Jericho Metal Sludge — Sebastian Bach appeared at the Fanboy Expo in Orlando Florida over the weekend and during a Q&A[…]

August 28, 2023

MEDICAL NEWS … Bang Tango’s Joe Leste has been Released from the Hospital and is Recovering at Home

“Joe has been discharged from the rehabilitation hospital and is now home. He is receiving ‘Inhome Care’ with weekly therapies. Joe is ecstatic to be home with me and the dogs!” — Jessica McElyea-LeSte’ Metal Sludge — Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has been released from the hospital and is currently recovering at home. As Metal Sludge reported here back on August 18th the Sunset Strip veteran rocker fell ill and suffered a stroke. Leste,[…]

August 27, 2023

HATER ALERT … Sebastian Bach: “I think these ‘American Idol’ shows F#@king suck… I’m not just putting one person down; I’m putting them all F#@king down.”

“I think these ‘American Idol’ shows f#@king suck, because America picked this f#@king idol, not some bulls#!t TV show,” he continued. “I’m not just putting one person down; I’m putting them all f#@king down.” — Sebastian Bach Metal Sludge — Sebastian Bach is in the headlines again and it appears he’s taking a veiled shot at his former band’s new lead singer. Bach, 55, sang for Skid Row from 1987-1996 at which point the band[…]

August 22, 2023

MEGADOUCHE … Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson says: “I Let Things Come As They Come”

“I don’t try to plan everything out, and I’ve kind of done most of the big significant things. But just when you think you’ve done it all or seen it all, something else comes along.” — David Ellefson Metal Sludge — It might be safe to say that David Ellefson is laughing in everyone’s face, as he continues to play with his words and answers, much-like he did his dick in that infamous video he[…]

August 18, 2023

Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a Stroke and is currently in a Rehabilitation Hospital

Metal Sludge — Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a stroke. Leste, 58, who was hospitalized on August 10th is alleged to have had 30+ years of health issues which also requires medication and the initial word is the singer’s blood pressure medicine failed him. A message to fans appears on his personal Facebook page and informed them of his recent medical scare which had him rushed to Honor Valley Deer Hospital in Phoenix[…]

August 16, 2023

BAND NEWS … Autograph co-founder and guitarist Steve Lynch updates followers with what he calls an “Important legal VICTORY”

“With this important legal VICTORY, we would like to thank first and foremost our Autograph Family – our incredible Fans!” — Steve Lynch – Autograph co-founder / guitarist Metal Sludge — Fresh news from the Autograph world has hit the wire in the last 24 hours. Steve Lynch, a founding member, the group’s primary guitarist and co-songwriter for more than 3 decades has spoken out about his on-going legal battle with current Autograph members Simon[…]

August 14, 2023

LIVE REVIEW … Steel Panther bring their raunch n’ roll back to California and Michael Starr states: “No One Wants to See a Fat Lead Singer”

“We came ALL the way from the San Fernando Valley.” — Satchel / Steel Panther lead guitarist VENTURA, Calif. – Ray Ilona, a 26-year old female professional job recruiter, is half-dressed, standing at the backstage door for Steel Panther. “I just want them to sign my tits,” the striking brunette said. A few moments earlier, Ilona was actually ON stage, as singer Michael Starr and his bandmates took turns serenading her, as she flashed her[…]

August 13, 2023

TWO DAYS … Quiet Riot drummer Johnny Kelly explains how he was brought in to fill in for Frankie Banali, “He wanted me to be the one doing it.”

“At that point, it was like ‘There’s no way Quiet Riot would do a show without Frankie Banali And then, two days before the Dallas show, Alex called and was like ‘Can you do the show?’ and I was like ‘What do you mean ‘Do the show’?’ (laughter) He was like ‘Frankie’s not going to be there. Can you cover?’ I was like ‘Yeah, sure’.” — Johnny Kelly Metal Sludge — Quiet Riot drummer Johnny[…]

August 10, 2023

DEE’S LATEST KISS DIS … “I See People Singing ‘Crazy Nights’ And They’re Not So Crazy Anymore” says Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider

“I didn’t lose the passion for the music. I didn’t lose that at all… I lost the willingness to get old on stage. I don’t want you guys to watch me age out.” — Dee Snider / Twisted Sister Metal Sludge — In a recent interview Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider talks about bands retiring too late and it appears he took a swipe at fellow New York rockers Kiss. Again… This is not the[…]

August 7, 2023

QUIET RIOT … Carlos Cavazo says “They haven’t asked” regarding him rejoining the group and adds “Without Kevin DuBrow there is no Quiet Riot”

“The term Bang Your Head actually came from Randy Rhoads.“ — Carlos Cavazo “I don’t know what they did with their money, but I got money. I don’t have to work anymore, I can retire right now.” — Carlos Cavazo Metal Sludge — In a brand new video interview former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo talks in depth about some of his history in heavy metal with The Metal Voice podcast. Cavazo as most know[…]

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