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July 8, 2023

SMOKIN’ IN THE BOYS ROOM … Bobby Blotzer doubles down on Ratt Vs: Mötley Crüe: “Mötley got Smoked by RATT in 84, they’ve Avoided Playing with Us Ever Since.”

“Motley got smoked by RATT in 84. They’ve avoided playing with us ever since that. They might have the flamethrowers and all the canned tracks and such, but they don’t have the chops to face off with RATT. Sorry.” — Bobby Blotzer Metal Sludge — This same subject was headlines a few months back, and it seems that former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer is doubling-down on his previous comments. Those comments were, that Ratt crushes[…]

July 7, 2023

LOVE GUN … Ace Frehley talks about Rock Groupies: “I remember when AIDS kicked in, in the 80’s it really didn’t help the situation.”

“I feel sorry for yous 25, 30 year old rock-stars who are going, where are all the groupies that used to be around in the 70’s.” — Ace Frehley Metal Sludge — Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is always interesting when he opens his mouth, and earlier in the week it was no different. Frehley was playing a concert at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Illinois and commented about the song “Parasite” after his[…]

July 4, 2023

COPS SAY … Local Police allege Ace Frehley’s tour manager Johnny ‘O’ made Death Threat against Indiana Festival Chairman: “One Day I’m Going to Come Back Here, and You’re Dead.”

“Those on scene told police that Ostrosky had been causing problems with festival staff all evening and had threatened to fight Wyman multiple times.” — Pharos Tribune – Kokomo Indiana Metal Sludge — In a new article posted earlier today (July 4th 2023) on a local Indiana website called the Pharos Tribune, there has been a more descriptive report about what was alleged to have happened last weekend at the Ace Frehley concert. This is[…]

July 1, 2023

SHOCK ME … Ace Frehley’s manager Johnny ‘O’ arrested for ‘Disorderly Conduct’, ‘Alcohol Public Intoxication’, ‘Intimidation’ and ‘Resisting Arrest’

Metal Sludge — It’s all fun and games until someone gets arrested, right? But what could be worse than getting arrested and charged with an illegal activity you might ask? How about, 4 of them. That’s correct, and the word is that Ace Frehley‘s manager Johnny ‘O’ caught a pair of fancy silver bracelets from local authorities after a gig in the heartland last night. John Joseph Ostrosky, 53, also known as Johnny ‘O‘ appears[…]

June 29, 2023

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[…]

June 26, 2023

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.“—[…]

June 17, 2023

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[…]

June 14, 2023

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 –[…]

June 11, 2023

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[…]

June 11, 2023

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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