Metal Sludge — If you are thinking his last name sounds familiar, you would be correct. Gavin Evick is the 20 year old son of rock guitarist Pete Evick, who most know from his role playing guitar in the Bret Michaels Band but this is not about Dad, so we’ll move past the old man for now. Evick isn’t old enough to drink just yet, but he has already written, released and edited the video[…]
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Metal Sludge — In a newly uploaded fan filmed video, Paul Stanley talks about being friends with his band-mates in KISS. Stanley and Simmons exchange general banter with the crowd during what appears to be one of their Q&A meet n’ greet events at their show in Melbourne Australia. A fan asks: “How long have you guys been friends, and where did you meet?” Stanley answers: “We’re waiting to become friends… (the crowd laughs)… actually[…]
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Metal Sludge — In a recent social media blast by Wolfgang Van Halen, the Mammoth WVH frontman seems to be throwing some shade at Eddie Trunk. Van Halen has become known for his short fuse on social media, mainly Twitter and once again he has barked at someone for seemingly no reason. Trunk tweeted back on August 17th 2022 that he was surprised at how quick the Taylor Hawkins tribute shows came together, but was[…]
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Metal Sludge — In an exclusive statement to Metal Sludge, Kingdom Come singer Keith St. John says that James Kottak is currently “recovering and getting his health together.” In the interim, the band welcomes Blas Elias (Slaughter, Raiding The Rock Vault, Burning Rain, Blue Man Group) to their drum throne for up coming shows. Metal Sludge reported earlier in the week that Kottak had been fired from Kingdom Come per multiple industry sources but it[…]
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Metal Sludge — Metal Sludge is receiving direct messages from numerous industry sources that are alleging James Kottak has been fired from Kingdom Come. Metal Sludge has reached our directly to members of Kingdom Come, but as of this posting there has been no confirmation of, or denial either. Earlier today Metal Sludge ran a story where Kottak seemingly was throwing shade at his own band (Kingdom Come) stating he would not be at their[…]
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Blabbermouth — KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak says that he won’t play with his bandmates at their upcoming concerts in Texas. In the early hours of Sunday morning (August 21),Kottak took to his Twitter to write: “I will not be at the Kingdom Come Plano or San Antonio shows so don’t waste your time thanks jams k [sic]”. The San Antonio gig will take place on September 24 at the Tierra Segrada Rockfest at Tech[…]
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Metal Sludge — Grim Reaper singer Steve Grimmett has died at the age of 62. Steve‘s passing was confirmed by his brother Mark Grimmett, who wrote on social media: “I don’t really know where to start so I guess I will just come right out with it. It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I have to tell you all as many of you know him my very talented brother Steve[…]
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Metal Sludge — Good morning America… Tommy Lee has shared a full frontal nude photo of himself on multiple social media platforms overnight. Somewhere in the wee-wee morning hours of August 11th 2022, fans and followers of the Mötley Crüe drummer were shocked as they scrolled their phones and devices. Lee at some point uploaded and shared a nude image of himself exposing his hanging penis at it appeared to be free of any garments[…]
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Metal Sludge — Are you a photographer who is looking to learn the trade from one of the industry’s most recognized experts? Well if so, here is your chance to work with legendary rock photographer Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss. Weiss is hosting a Photographer’s Workshop during the weekend of August 19th, 20th and 21st 2022 at Monsters On The Mountain. The Photography Workshop will be held daily during the Monsters On The Mountain weekend in Gatlinburg[…]
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Metal Sludge — The final concert of the Sonic Slam Tour has taken place over the weekend and the summer run for the 3 band package is done for now. Fans of the 80’s have been enjoying the tour as it’s one of the more popular themed tours featuring headliner Tom Keifer of Cinderella, L.A. Guns and openers Faster Pussycat. There is no doubting that the overwhelming majority of reviews have been positive and have[…]
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