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A NEW BOX SET ALERT … WINGER’s 1988-1993 Albums ‘Chapter One – Atlantic Years’ Compiled in a New Box Set, Bonus Disc of Demos Included

Metal Sludge — News from the WINGER camp and for all you Box Set collectors, it’s great news for you! Atlantic Records is issuing a new Box Set that includes the WINGER releases from 1988-1993, and in addition, they are adding a Bonus Disc of related Demos. Atlantic recently did something similar with Ratt which proved to be a great package that fans loved. Now it appears, it’s time for the WINGER Box Set release.[…]

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GUILTY … Farm Rock Promoter Freddy Stahmer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in Lawsuit Filed by The United States Department of Justice

“I tried to tell everyone, but all the rockers who had invested money took his side and not my side.” — Lisa Sundae was an early Investor into Farm Rock who spoke to Metal Sludge back in 2016 “Freddy fucked over a whole bunch of people, me included, and now is on the run, hiding from everyone looking for him.” — Eddie Trunk from an extensive 2016 online rant about Freddy Stahmer of Farm Rock[…]

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ROXY BUSTED … Roxy Blue frontman Todd Poole has a recent Felony Arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Mississippi

Metal Sludge — According to the MugShotsZone website Joseph Todd Poole was arrested for a felony possession of a controlled substance last month. The record states that Poole was arrested by the Olive Branch Police Department back on August 11th 2023 in Desoto County Mississippi. Poole, 59, is the lead singer of the Memphis based rock band Roxy Blue. Poole was arrested and booked on Friday the 11th in the late evening hours, but bonded[…]

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SERIOUSLY? … Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin releases statement on Facebook: “It is Essential to Ensure that the Future of my Music Career is Built on a Foundation of Trust…”

“I would like to clarify that the shows in question were set up without my consent by my former management team. I told my team at the time more than once that no shows should be booked without my authorization. I never agreed to these shows.” — Wes Scantlin / Puddle of Mudd Metal Sludge — This might be the funniest thing to ever hit the internet. After a recent Facebook post by The Machine[…]

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100% WES … Puddle of Mudd cancel tour and a popular music venue says: “The Machine Shop, his band, agents and everyone involved are very disappointed.”

“This is 100% Wes. The Machine Shop, his band, agents and everyone involved are very disappointed.” — The Machine Shop / Music Venue Flint, Michigan Metal Sludge — Well, it was a good run for a while… that is the run that was Wes Scantlin staying out of the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But it’s September 2023 and here we are again… reporting on another run of shows that Puddle Of Mudd have[…]

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TUFF DIARIES – AUSTRALIA EDITION … Tuff Singer Stevie Rachelle takes you on a Wild Ride Touring Down Under 10,000 Miles from Home

“To all you musicians out there wanting to get the gig, get signed and go on tour… heed my warning and proceed with caution. Be careful what you wish for… because on the other side of that fence, my fence, our fence, and every other band’s fence, the grass is not always as green as you think it may be.” – Stevie Rachelle Metal Sludge — I decided to finally post this after I had[…]

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RIP … Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell Dead at 56

Metal Sludge — Another death in the world of rock n’ roll and today the sad news is that Steve Harwell has died. Harwell was the voice of Smash Mouth when they burst onto the scene in the mid 90’s. In recent years the band and singer split ways as Harwell battled his demons. Recent news had Harwell on his death bed and today he has passed away. Below was the official breaking news story[…]

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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[…]

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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,[…]

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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[…]

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