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LAWSUIT UP IN YA … BulletBoys guitarist Ira Black threatens Legal Action against Facebook for Millions over his Compromised Page

“I WILL FILE A CASE FOR MILLIONS IN ONE WEEK IF YOU DO NOT REMEDY THIS AND I WILL GO TO THE PRESS!!!”” — Ira Black to Facebook Metal Sludge — BulletBoys current lead guitarist Ira Black is threatening to sue Facebook for millions if he doesn’t get his Facebook page back. Black who has been playing with BulletBoys since 2022, took to a secondary account on the platform with a detailed post about what[…]

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BANDS BEWARE … It appears that an Australian Promoter has Dropped the Ball again and the current Donnie Vie tour Down Under is a No Go!

“So, we were told on Thursday that within 24 hours everything would be sorted out and now it’s Saturday (Sunday, the promoter’s time) and we have yet to hear back from them.” — Alex Kane / Guitarist of the Donnie Vie solo band on their Australian promoters Titans Touring “It is with deep regret that I must announce the postponement of our upcoming tour. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and share your disappointment.“—[…]

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TAKE TWO … GLAM SLAM METAL TOUR PART II featuring Enuff Z’Nuff, The Quireboys and Bad Marriage announce North American Dates

“We’re playing all the MTV hits and celebrating Rock and roll with you, every night, minus the handcuffs!” — Chip Z’Nuff Metal Sludge — Just in time for the good summer weather the GLAM SLAM METAL TOUR PART II have announced upwards of 2 dozen show dates. This is PART II of a previous GLAM SLAM METAL TOUR run that also featured Enuff Z’Nuff as headliner but this tour has added The Quireboys and Bad[…]

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METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Rock Photographer Neil Zlozower talks Van Halen, Kiss and reveals which Band was his Worst ever Photo Shoot

“I hung out with the bad boys. I didn’t hang out with Journey and Styx and REO Speedwagon. I hung out with Van Halen and Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses, Ratt, Poison. The bad boys.” — Neil ‘ZLOZ‘ Zlozower “I’ve never spoken to Wolfgang, never met Wolfgang. I’ve basically never had any contact at all.” – ZLOZ “The worst photo shoot I ever did in my life was Nirvana.” — ZLOZ LOS ANGELES –[…]

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CRAB SALAD … John Corabi talks return to The Dead Daisies, the Mick Mars vs: Mötley Crüe lawsuit and possible Union reunion

“Mick is pissed” — John Corabi on Mick Mars current legal battle with Mötley Crüe Metal Sludge — John Corabi was a recent guest on the We Go To 11 podcast with Ruben Mosqueda and covered a few of the subjects that have put him back in the headlines lately. First off Corabi as most know has returned to his former band The Dead Daisies and of course since the Mötley Crüe legal battles have[…]

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VEGAS SLUDGE … Quiet Riot, Stryper and ‘Raiding The Rock Vault’ highlight 48 hours of fun in the sun in Sin City

“I think everyone would agree that Las Vegas has started to become the new hometown for a lot of the bands that came out of L.A. in the 80s.” — Alex Grossi / Quiet Riot Metal Sludge — They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – but not when Metal Sludge is involved. We took in a rock and roll weekend in the city of sin, and we are here now to report[…]

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LIVE on SUNSET … Blackboard Jungle jam with BulletBoys singer at their final Viper Room show while Zebra fills the Whisky-A-Go-Go to capacity

“Our manager, the late Kim Fowley, told us we needed to sing about our generation that moved out after GNR.” — Blackboard Jungle bassist Britt Pennella “I can’t even believe that the band is still alive. I’m the youngest, and I’m 68” — Randy Jackson of Zebra “‘I was just a fresh young thing when I waved goodbye to everything/Sure was great so glad to know ya lost myself in California” – Lyrics from the Blackboard[…]

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DRUGS N’ ROSES … Jamie Adler tells Sad Drug History of ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer and brother Steven Adler: “I was 14 and he’s F***ing Smoking Heroin right in Front of me”

Sweet brother of mine: The wild, untold story of how Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler was kidnapped by his sibling to break heroin addiction, “I was 14 and he’s f***ing smoking heroin right in front of me.” — Jamie Adler “I saw Sam Kinison overdose. He was literally on a table and they were pumping his stomach. They literally revived him right here. I was only a few feet away. It was really scary.”[…]

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SHOCK ME … Vinnie Vincent had introduced new singer Scott Board just 6 days ago, now he’s back-pedaled stating: “I’m auditioning singers”

“My moment of happiness was jammin it out with my new singer SCOTT BOARD in our first studio shredd performance on some of my favorite songs” — Vinnie Vincent / May 23rd 2023 “I’m auditioning singers for a new tour and record.” — Vinnie Vincent / May 29th 2023 Metal Sludge — We can’t make this stuff up. It seems Vinnie Vincent has announced his new lead singer and in less than a week, has[…]

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SICK ROW … Skid Row have just Postponed their Shows in Japan in addition to 3 Australian Tour Dates, all due to singer Erik Grönwall falling ill

“We regret to inform you that Skid Row’s highly anticipated first in over a decade must be rescheduled due to Erik’s continued flu-like symptoms. His health and well-being are our utmost priority. We apologize for any disappointment this may cause and appreciate your understanding.” — Skid Row Metal Sludge — The band Skid Row have hit a streak of bad luck in recent days. The group have just pulled the plug on their 4 date[…]

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