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June 7, 2023

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[…]

May 31, 2023

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.”[…]

May 29, 2023

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[…]

May 22, 2023

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[…]

May 21, 2023

JANI LANE’S LITTLE GIRL … Maddi Lane Sings “Heaven” at Her First Ever Live Performance Honoring Her Late Father Jani Lane

“What an honor to sing tribute to my pops this weekend, in Ohio where he grew up, surrounded by close family and friends.” — Maddi Lane Cleveland, OHIO — The Jani Lane Tribute show took place at “Temple Live” over the weekend and it featured some very special guests. The show honoring the late Jani Lane was put together by former Warrant guitarist and life-long local Cleveland resident Billy Morris. Morris was also great friends[…]

May 16, 2023

L.E.G. MACHINE … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. will Perform Seated on Final Dates of European Tour after his Legs were Giving Out at Recent Shows

“My legs were giving out on me and it got dangerous. I will not be able to stand to do the remaining 5 shows, so the compromise I reached with the Doctors was if I would stay seated, in a chair to do these last 5 then they will give me clearance to finish the tour and do those remaining 5 shows.” — Blackie Lawless Metal Sludge — W.A.S.P. singer, founder and chief song-writer Blackie[…]

May 10, 2023

RICH ROCK STAR … Bret Michaels of Poison pays $5.4 Million in Cash for New Digs outside Los Angeles

Metal Sludge — It appears that The Stadium Tour money has come in, and has likely helped Poison lead singer Bret Michaels buy his latest property. That’s right, Michaels just dropped ,471,000. purchase furosemide online in the best USA pharmacy https://bristolrehabclinic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/png/purchase-furosemide.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore 00 on a 5 bedroom estate in the gated community of Westlake Village. Read the full details below courtesy of TMZ. ————————————————– Bret Michaels found his Los Angeles[…]

May 9, 2023

1983 … Triumph to issue “Live At The US Festival” Double Vinyl Gate-fold package 40 years later

“Playing on the ‘Heavy Metal Sunday’ was just amazing for us.” recalls Triumph bassist Mike Levine about the US Festival in May of 1983 Metal Sludge — Triumph is one of Canada’s very best classic rock bands and is about to release an amazing package of their performance from 40 years earlier and it hits the streets later this month. Triumph will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their appearance at the US Festival in[…]

May 7, 2023

MAKING FRIENDS … Bobby Blotzer blasts Mötley Crüe & Beau Hill: “Ratt always crushed Mötley musically”, “Blow Hill is disliked by everybody”

“Ratt’s always crushed Mötley musically. They got more press, movie stars, explicit sex, murders and shit. Always in the magazines.” — Bobby Blotzer on Mötley Crüe Metal Sludge — In a new interview on the This, That & The Other podcast rock drummer Bobby Blotzer has blasted a few of his contemporaries this past week. Blotzer was interviewed by Troy Patrick Farrell on Dirty Radio Classics and discussed a potpourri of subjects including Mötley Crüe[…]

May 7, 2023

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – ‘KIX… The Final Show’ will be this Fall, KIX are officially Retiring

Metal Sludge — KIX are calling it quits. After more than 40 years the Baltimore based KIX have decided to throw in the towel. KIX first formed in the late 1970’s and a few years later signed with Atlantic Records releasing their self-titled debut in 1981. The band have remained a crowd favorite with a die-hard underground following that has helped them tour throughout the United States and beyond for decades. As of tonight May[…]

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