“This is my story, but in truth, anyone who set out to chase the rock n’ roll dream can relate to it.” — Stevie Rachelle on his new “Summer Of ’89” song Metal Sludge — How old were you and where were you in life during the summer of 1989? If you are old enough to remember, chances are you have some very fond memories from the final year of one of the most decorated[…]
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“I have a theory… if you were in a band, and you think your band didn’t do well because of 3 guys from Seattle, than you’re pathetic!” — Riki Rachtman – Cathouse / Headbanger’s Ball Metal Sludge — This subject has been beat to death more than the “Will Skid Row reunite with Sebastian Bach” topic. But, it continuously gets asked of the so-called Hair Band or Hair Metal stars of yesteryear, and 80’s Metal[…]
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“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road.” — Jack Russell Metal Sludge — News has just hit the wire that former Great White singer Jack Russell has officially retired from touring. Metal Sludge has recently reported on multiple dates where the singer’s band Jack Russell’s Great White was forced to postpone or cancel shows due to the singer’s continued health complications. Sources close to the camp[…]
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“To all the people that lived in the Sunset Strip scene in the 80s, I’m the farthest thing from “wild” compared to all you motherfuckers!” — Gavin Evick LOS ANGELES – He is just 22 years old and has rarely ventured outside home state Virginia, but remember the name Gavin Evick. He is a 22-year-old rock singer with just two original songs – but he and the Gavin Evick Band have already supported an impressive[…]
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Some rock stars are so cool, they have to wear shades. Buddy Holly might have been the first, and John Lennon was also famous for his eye wear. These days, rockers wear shades sometimes because they have to – bright light sensitivity is a main reason – but often because of the image factor. While there is no real stigma in wearing regular prescription glasses, wearing dark glasses is different. In any other professions it[…]
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“So right now we’re just taking our time, because we have time. And we’ve got a couple guys on the radar that we’re gonna audition.” — Rachel Bolan of Skid Row Metal Sludge — The Skid Row singer saga continues and it seems there is hint of light at the end of the tunnel. In a recent interview with the band’s co-founders Rachel Bolan (bass) and Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo (guitars) the pair shared news from[…]
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“I played in Knoxville. The venue was massive – probably over 1,000 capacity – and 85 people showed up!” — Riki Rachtman on his One Foot in the Gutter Tour LOS ANGELES – His fascinating life a series of wild ups and downs, Riki Rachtman plans to go out with a bang. He’s expected to perform what figures to be one of his last public appearances July 22 at Backstage Bar in Las Vegas for[…]
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Editor’s Note: Because it’s fun to go back, we’ve decided to re-share this old skool Top 10 list we did way back in the fall of 2012. It’s been more than a decade, so it’s safe to say all of the below numbers have increased and then-some, imagine the L.A. Guns band’s body count? Sadly we have lost some of these rock soldiers in the last decade as well. RIP! Enjoy this look back to[…]
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“I’ll show you where it hurts” — Paul Stanley of KISS to female interviewer Metal Sludge — The internet is forever and so are the videos and photos that get uploaded by the millions on a daily basis. In recent days a video has surfaced on YouTube that has caught the attention of rock fans as it features KISS co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley with a female interviewer. The 40 second clip shows the[…]
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“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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