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RIP … FireHouse singer Cj Snare loses Cancer Battle, Dead at 64

Metal Sludge — Horrible news from the rock world, as we learn of the passing of FireHouse co-founder and singer Cj Snare. Snare had been battling a Stage IV Colon Cancer diagnosis since September of 2020. The singer had a few surgeries over the recent years but has now lost his fight. Snare passed away unexpectedly while at home according to the band’s official statement. The FireHouse social media platforms have all posted a message[…]

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I WAS MADE FOR WAL-MART … Ace Frehley goes Shopping for T-Shirts, CDs, Fishing Poles, Dunkin’ Donuts and Coffee

Metal Sludge — It’s not everyday you see a Rock God at Wal-Mart, but for some that is exactly what they got on their trip to the mega chain store. Ace Frehley and his girlfriend went shopping at Wal-Mart and the guitarist has shared a new video of their recent visit. The Frehley‘s enjoyed their afternoon pushing a cart and picking out all kinds of goodies, including the former Kiss guitarist’s latest release “10,000 Volts”,[…]

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RIP … DIMEBAG And VINNIE PAUL’s Father JERRY ABBOTT Dead At 80

Metal Sludge — Sad news to report from the world of Pantera, as Jerry Abbott has died. Abbott is the Father of ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott and Vincent “Vinnie Paul” Abbott. The following was reported on Blabbermouth earlier today. ———————— Jerry Abbott, the father of PANTERA‘s founding members, drummer Vincent “Vinnie Paul” Abbott and guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, died last night in a Denton, Texas caregiving facility. He was reportedly only five days away from celebrating[…]

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BACK-PEDAL … Bobby Blotzer posts follow-up “Clarifying” his recent Juan Croucier comments

“I’m so Un affected by Juan’s touring!” — Bobby Blotzer Metal Sludge — Bobby Blotzer has posted again regarding the recent announcement of Juan Croucier‘s summer tour dates, only this time, his tune has changed. Blotzer has come out on Facebook and is now ‘clarifying’ his previous comments about his former Ratt band-mate. Readers will recall that earlier in the week Blotzer had posted a few blogs (comments) on social media which included him calling[…]

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BREAKING NEWS … Skid Row and Erik Grönwall have “Amicably Parted Ways” with the Singer’s “Health and Recovery” at the Center of it

“Yes, I have decided to leave SKID ROW. The main reason being that it’s proved difficult to prioritize my health and full recovery as the lead singer of the band.” — Erik Grönwall Metal Sludge — Talk about a bombshell! Skid Row and Erik Grönwall have officially and “Amicably” parted ways. A brand new Press Release has just started to circulate this morning… and the news is, Skid Row with Erik Grönwall as lead singer[…]

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BOBBY BITTER … Bobby Blotzer mocks Ratt bassist Juan Croucier’s show announcements, calls him the “dancing Cuban bear” on social media

“Now you’ll have members former members going out and playing their version of it which is OK but when you get the dancing Cuban bear, then you need popcorn and videos.” — Bobby Blotzer on Juan Croucier performing with his ‘Juan Croucier the Other Voice of Ratt’ project Metal Sludge — Ratt bassist Juan Croucier has just announced a handful of summer appearances for his ‘Juan Croucier the Other Voice of Ratt‘ touring band. Croucier[…]

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NEW VINYL ALERT … Vains Of Jenna “The Art Of Telling Lies” is available now on Limited Edition Colored Vinyl courtesy of RLS Records

Click HERE to see options to buy Vains Of Jenna “The Art Of Telling Lies” on Vinyl. HOLLYWOOD, California — Right on time to celebrate the 15th Anniversary since the release of their final studio recording Vains Of Jenna “The Art Of Telling Lies” is ready for your turntable. The former Hollywood based rockers Vains Of Jenna have officially gone vinyl! You read that right, the wait is over. RLS Records is giving Vains Of[…]

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LA’S MOST WANTED … Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns is Wanted in Nashville, after a Female Fan Filed an Assault Charge on the Singer after he is Alleged to have Slapped her Phone >Video<

“Some singers knock phones out of people’s hands. Others kindly take them and give them memorable footage from a perspective they will never have otherwise. Don’t be a schmuck See ya on the road.” — Todd La Torre of Queensryche ““Philip Lewis there is a simple assault warrant in Davidson County… just waiting for your next appearance in Nashville – Metoroploitan Nashville Police Department – will execute the warrant.“ — Corissa Heindl, a fan of[…]

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L.A. KICKERS … Florida fan files Police Report against Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns for Battery, Alleges the Singer Kicked him and his Phone

Metal Sludge — L.A. Guns recently started a new tour run in Florida as support to KK’s Priest. The pair are doing a string of dates and while the tour kicked off in Florida, it seems that is not the only thing that got kicked off. According to a source close to the situation, 1 fan who attended has alleged that there was some actual kicking going on from the stage. On the very first[…]

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YOU CAN’T SPELL ROCK without OC … Hair Metal Meltdown is coming to the Honda Center in So. Cal. with Great White, Slaughter, Quiet Riot and Vixen

Metal Sludge — It’s not often you see an 80’s show hitting an arena in Southern California, but this summer that will happen at the Honda Center in Anaheim. ‘Hair Metal Meltdown‘ will hit the stage on Friday June 21st 2024 with the following lineup; Great White, Slaughter, Quiet Riot and Vixen. Fans of the genre will be excited for sure, as this show will be something for the diehards… it’s been years since a[…]

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