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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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MEGADOUCHE … Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson says: “I Let Things Come As They Come”

“I don’t try to plan everything out, and I’ve kind of done most of the big significant things. But just when you think you’ve done it all or seen it all, something else comes along.” — David Ellefson Metal Sludge — It might be safe to say that David Ellefson is laughing in everyone’s face, as he continues to play with his words and answers, much-like he did his dick in that infamous video he[…]

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Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a Stroke and is currently in a Rehabilitation Hospital

Metal Sludge — Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a stroke. Leste, 58, who was hospitalized on August 10th is alleged to have had 30+ years of health issues which also requires medication and the initial word is the singer’s blood pressure medicine failed him. A message to fans appears on his personal Facebook page and informed them of his recent medical scare which had him rushed to Honor Valley Deer Hospital in Phoenix[…]

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BAND NEWS … Autograph co-founder and guitarist Steve Lynch updates followers with what he calls an “Important legal VICTORY”

“With this important legal VICTORY, we would like to thank first and foremost our Autograph Family – our incredible Fans!” — Steve Lynch – Autograph co-founder / guitarist Metal Sludge — Fresh news from the Autograph world has hit the wire in the last 24 hours. Steve Lynch, a founding member, the group’s primary guitarist and co-songwriter for more than 3 decades has spoken out about his on-going legal battle with current Autograph members Simon[…]

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LIVE REVIEW … Steel Panther bring their raunch n’ roll back to California and Michael Starr states: “No One Wants to See a Fat Lead Singer”

“We came ALL the way from the San Fernando Valley.” — Satchel / Steel Panther lead guitarist VENTURA, Calif. – Ray Ilona, a 26-year old female professional job recruiter, is half-dressed, standing at the backstage door for Steel Panther. “I just want them to sign my tits,” the striking brunette said. A few moments earlier, Ilona was actually ON stage, as singer Michael Starr and his bandmates took turns serenading her, as she flashed her[…]

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