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AUSTIN LEGENDS RETURN … Kenyon Records announces The Definitive Deluxe Reissue of Dangerous Toys 1989 “S/T” debut available on CD, LP & Cassette

September 22, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / September 22nd 2026 — Kenyon Records have just dropped a whopper of a press-release announcing a reissue of the self-titled Dangerous Toys 1989 debut with a release set for November 2026. Dangerous Toys ‘The Definitive Edition’ will be available as a double CD, double LP (Vinyl) or double cassette. In addition to the debut, each package comes with

AND THE WINNER IS … Quiet Riot have Officially announced John Torra from Long Island New York as their New Lead Vocalist

September 21, 2026

Quiet Riot is… Johnny Kelly (Drums), Rudy Sarzo (Bass), John Torra (Vocals) & Alex Grossi (Guitars) METAL SLUDGE / September 21st 2026 – Quiet Riot have officially announced their new lead vocalist, and it’s the one and only, John Torra of Fire ‘N Ice. Quiet Riot took to social media just now and have released the following statement as shared below.

< < < < SO MANY SEASONS > > > > “What If… 42 Years Later” a True Story of Tragedy and Triumph by Stevie Rachelle

September 20, 2026

UPDATED: September 20th 2026 Hello, Stevie here… Just a quick note, I am re-sharing this story from a few years ago on my Brother Gib’s birth-date… he would have turned 67 today, but sadly with his untimely death he left the world just a few weeks after he turned 19. If you have followed or read any of my TUFF

BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November

September 16, 2026

HANOI ROCKS – All Photos By: Justin Thomas METAL SLUDGE / September 16th 2026 – Most every rock fan at some point in their life found out about the Finnish group Hanoi Rocks… we all watched as their influence was a huge part of the 80’s surge of Hair Metal and Glam Rock music. Hanoi Rocks fell short of having

SKID HOPE … Rachel Bolan shares news on search for new Skid Row singer; “We Have A Few People that We’re Taking to the Second Phase Again”

September 15, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / September 15th 2026 – There must be something in the water with all of these recent singer searches for classic hard rock and hair metal bands. The number of groups who no longer feature their classic / original singer has become a very common theme, especially in recent years. Some groups have splintered because of personal differences,

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

September 14, 2026

Quiet Riot is…. Johnny Kelly (drums), Rudy Sarzo (bass), TBA (singer) and Alex Grossi (guitars) METAL SLUDGE / September 14th 2026 – In a brand-new social media post the band Quiet Riot have just uploaded and shared a band image with their next lead singer in a silhouette. The image includes classic bassist Rudy Sarzo, long-term-tenured guitarist Alex Grossi, Johnny Kelly

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

September 8, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / September 8th 2026 – Attention Southern California horror convention and rock n’ roll music fans… the Son of Monsterpalooza is coming to Burbank in October. The annual Son of Monsterpalooza convention returns Friday, Saturday and Sunday – October 9th, 10th and 11th 2026 – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center for a 3-day weekend. Event

<<<<< DRUM ROLL PLEASE >>>>> Scot Coogan takes a shot at Matt Starr for selling his Ace Frehley related Drum Heads & Sticks both before and after the Legendary KISS guitarist’s death

September 4, 2026

Scot Coogan, Ace Frehley and Matt Starr METAL SLUDGE / September 4th 2026 – In a brand-new episode of Artist’s on Record with host Stefan Adika the guest is long-time Ace Frehley drummer Scot Coogan. Coogan recently guested on Adika’s popular YouTube show and of course the topic of Kiss and Frehley were part of the 4-hour chat. Coogan fired

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

September 3, 2026

SCORPIONS postpone their ‘Coming Home to Las Vegas’ September 2026 residency to 2027 METAL SLUDGE / September 3rd 2026 – German rock legends SCORPIONS have officially postponed their up coming Las Vegas residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027. SCORPIONS were set to return to ‘PH Live‘ at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for their “Coming Home to Las Vegas” 2026 residency, which

U.K. TOUR NEWS ….. Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate ‘The Real Thing’ Tour Stop in Wales has Cancelled, Enuff Z’Nuff Continues Supporting “Xtra Cherries” and Faster Pussycat Kick-Off their Tour Tonight with Lorraine Lewis & Blacklist Union

September 2, 2026

Faster Pussycat, Enuff Z’Nuff and Love/Hate all have tours in the United Kingdom this week. METAL SLUDGE / September 2nd 2026 – It appears that there just might be a traffic jam in the United Kingdom this week as 3 different tours featuring some of the 80’s finest hair-metal hits the ground running. Faster Pussycat kicks-off their ‘Celebrating 40 Years’

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AUSTIN LEGENDS RETURN … Kenyon Records announces The Definitive Deluxe Reissue of Dangerous Toys 1989 “S/T” debut available on CD, LP & Cassette

AND THE WINNER IS … Quiet Riot have Officially announced John Torra from Long Island New York as their New Lead Vocalist

< < < < SO MANY SEASONS > > > > “What If… 42 Years Later” a True Story of Tragedy and Triumph by Stevie Rachelle

BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November

SKID HOPE … Rachel Bolan shares news on search for new Skid Row singer; “We Have A Few People that We’re Taking to the Second Phase Again”

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

<<<<< DRUM ROLL PLEASE >>>>> Scot Coogan takes a shot at Matt Starr for selling his Ace Frehley related Drum Heads & Sticks both before and after the Legendary KISS guitarist’s death

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

U.K. TOUR NEWS ….. Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate ‘The Real Thing’ Tour Stop in Wales has Cancelled, Enuff Z’Nuff Continues Supporting “Xtra Cherries” and Faster Pussycat Kick-Off their Tour Tonight with Lorraine Lewis & Blacklist Union

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> > > > BIG TOUR NIGHTS > > > > Scorpions announce ‘Love, Peace, & Rock N’ Roll’ Tour for 2027 with dates throughout Europe, the U.K. and North America

STAND UP & SHOUT CANCER FUND … The annual ‘Bowling For Ronnie’ celebrity bowling party is set for November 12th at PINZ in Southern California

THIS JUST IN … Skid Row name Justin Sargent as New Vocalist and drop remake of The Who classic “Won’t Get Fooled Again” as their first single/video

< < REVOLUTION GONE WILD > > Skid Row will be announcing their new Lead Singer soon, the band teased followers today on social media with a short audio / video clip… are you ready?

MOUTH LIKE AN ALLIGATOR … Quiet Riot singer John Torra gives Hair Metal Guru a Play-By-Play on How He Screamed his Way into a Dream Gig

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