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March 26, 2023

RATE THIS 1-10 … Dokken performs “Kiss Of Death”, the band is on Fire but Lead Vocals by Don might be the Biggest Train Wreck ever Recorded

Metal Sludge — This post is not meant to be disrespectful or come across as ugly nor mean, but rather honest, factual and based in reality. If you are sensitive to harsh criticism, then please be advise to not read further, log off and go elsewhere. Don Dokken might be the worst rock singer on the planet earth in 2023. Seriously, is there any worse lead vocalist performing anywhere in the world? I say no…[…]

March 26, 2023

UPDATE … Night Ranger frontman Jack Blades had “Stent” put in after Hospitalization says source

Metal Sludge — As many know Jack Blades of Night Ranger was hospitalized last week and it was serious enough for the band to miss last weekend’s 3-pack of concerts. Blades is rumored to have had some type of heart condition that landed him in the hospital. One insider close to the Night Ranger camp has told Metal Sludge directly that Blades even had to have a stent put in. The statement below regarding Blades[…]

March 23, 2023

THANK YOU … Bill Gazzarri was the Godfather of the Sunset Strip, a True Legend and an Icon of one of the Biggest Music Scenes to ever exist

Bill Gazzarri 1924-1991 Wow… just wow! Today I received a message in one of my social media inboxes that brought the BIGGEST smile to my face and I honestly got chills when I saw the attachment. Call me weird, but this photo of Bill Gazzarri and I made me so happy… I cannot tell you exactly why… but it did. Maybe it’s because I am older now and continue to reflect on how fortunate I[…]

March 22, 2023

RIP … Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny Dead at 59 after Suffering Brain Hemorrhage

Metal Sludge — Sad news as we report the sudden passing of Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny. Swinny, 59, was a founding member of the group and was admitted yesterday to an I.C.U. at a hospital while on tour after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Blabbermouth writes: “SALIVA shared a statement on Facebook in which the band said that Swinny had been found on Tuesday morning “in medical distress.” Paramedics were called and the musician was transported[…]

March 21, 2023

IT’S SO EASY … Former GN’R guitarist Gilby Clarke continues to Rock N’ Roll – Live Review

“Remember, we had a break there for a couple of years, and it was rough on all of us musicians. It was rough. It really was. It’s great to be back out playing live.” — Gilby Clarke HIGHLAND, Calif. – Nearly three decades after a three-year stint in Guns N’ Roses, Gilby Clarke is still going strong. The guitarist has continued to release successful solo albums, and over the years Clarke has worked with some[…]

March 16, 2023

ROCKING & ROLLING … Ozzy Osbourne might just Unretire, considering Wheelchair tour

Metal Sludge — According to a new article found on The Sun, the inside scoop is that Ozzy Osbourne just might be returning to the stage. However, since The Prince of Darkness is limited in his ability to stand or walk for long periods, Ozzy might be rocking n’ rolling… in a wheelchair. The Sun writes: “The rocker, who has Parkinson’s disease, announced his retirement from touring and cancelled his No More Tours 2 run[…]

March 16, 2023

HE DON’T CARE … Andrew Freeman on singing for Great White: “They Got Sneaky About It” and FireHouse: “Cj Snare Was Not Happy”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview on the This, That And The Other Radio Show and podcast, Andrew Freeman speaks his mind on a few of the projects he has recently sang for. Freeman was a guest on TT&TO with host Troy Patrick Farrell this past week and the journeyman singer has told listeners how he feels with seemingly no regrets boldly stating; “I just don’t care anymore.” A few direct quotes from[…]

March 12, 2023

RIKI N’ ROLL … Cathouse founder and former MTV VJ Riki Rachtman is going on Tour but first tells Metal Sludge about his History with Drugs, Booze, Jail, Porn Stars and Rock Stars

“Is Axl here? How about Nikki? Taime? OK, I guess you’ll do!” — Riki Rachtman LOS ANGELES – Like a rock and roll butterfly, Riki Rachtman continues to evolve even if his preferred brand of sleaze rock remains tucked away neatly in a time capsule. The former Cathouse founder and MTV DJ is testing the waters with a spoken-word tour that’s selling out and getting rave reviews. Rachtman, 60, never rose above the club level[…]

March 10, 2023

TROUBLE IN PARADISE … Phil Lewis reveals he recently considered quitting L.A. Guns but opted to stay since they had a new recording in the can

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Phil Lewis the L.A. Guns singer has revealed some interesting inside scoop about the band’s recent inner turmoil. Lewis recently spoke with Rockin’ Interviews and tells listeners he was on the verge of quitting the band as recent as December 2022. The following transcription is courtesy of Sleazeroxx: “We’ve recently gone through a whole bunch of infrastructure changes, we’ve got new management. I was real fond[…]

March 9, 2023

SHOTS FIRED … Dave Mustaine is happy to have James Lomenzo back in Megadeth after “That Weird Sh!t That Happened” with David Ellefson

Metal Sludge — In the never-ending headline parade about David Ellefson and his infamous private videos that went viral… there is yet another from the Megadeth camp. Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Heavy magazine, and once again Ellefson gets tagged with a comment related to the video. Mustiane referencing Ellefson on the bassist coming and going yet again from Megadeth: “He came in, and we had that weird shit that happened.” The band’s leader details[…]

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