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TATE TAKE TWO … Geoff Tate talks continue with 80’s Metal Recycle Bin about Golf Advice from Alice Cooper, Drinking with AC/DC and Pink Floyd

Metal Sludge — In a new installment of the 80’s Metal Recycle Bin, the guest is Geoff Tate continuing his interview with the channel. Tate was a guest in an earlier episode back in the spring that Metal Sludge covered in our article ‘80’s BIN … Geoff Tate on learning to sing, writing Operation: Mindcrime, DeGarmo, Rockenfield and a reunion.’ In the new episode the former Queensryche singer talks in depth about an array of[…]

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PINKY SWEAR? … Ron Young to Fans: “I Will Not Be Fat… I Will Not Mumble Through Words” and “The Band Won’t Be Playing To Prerecorded Tracks” on upcoming Little Caesar Tour

Metal Sludge — In a new post on his official Facebook page, Little Caesar singer Ron Young has a message for fans. Young tells fans point blank; “On Little Caesar’s upcoming tour: I will not be fat.” The tattooed frontman also tells readers; “I will not mumble through words…” and “I will not point the mic out to the crowd for you all to sing the hard parts” and “The band won’t be playing to[…]

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NOT ROKKEN … Watch Don Dokken Destroy the Dokken Classic “Tooth and Nail” on Youtube from the York State Fair in Pennsylvania

Metal Sludge — Wow! We’re not sure there is much more to add here. But the best part of the video is after the song finishes Don Dokken asks the crowd: “Are you happy?” Some cheers, and random crowd noise is heard when Dokken replies: “That was weak!” Ummm, Don, have you heard your voice lately? The Dokken / Lynch reunion tour appeared at the York State Fair on Tuesday July 26th 2022 in York[…]

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MY 2 CENTS – L.A. Guns “The Missing Point”… An Open Letter To L.A. Guns, Their Fans and Anyone Else Defending Them – By Stevie Rachelle

Metal Sludge — Because I can’t control my big mouth, I will let it flap some more. For anyone who hasn’t heard the news, L.A. Guns pulled a fast one on Saturday night July 23rd in Daytona Beach Florida, and the fans who attended that night’s Sonic Slam Tour stop were not very happy. In short, L.A. Guns showed up in their big fancy tour bus and at some point that day determined they did[…]

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STOOL IS NOT COOL … Great White guitarist Mark Kendall on Jack Russell: “I Can’t Have Him Sitting On A Stool Onstage”

Blabbermouth — This past May, GREAT WHITE announced that it had parted ways with singer Mitch Malloy and had replaced him with Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE). Malloy had been in GREAT WHITE for nearly four years, having joined the group in 2018 following the departure of Terry Ilous. Asked in a new interview with Metal Edge if he and his bandmates ever considered the possibility of bringing original GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell back[…]

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L.A. CANCELS … L.A. Guns pulls out of Sonic Slam appearance in Daytona Beach Florida, Source Claims the Reason was it was ‘Too Hot’

Metal Sludge — L.A. Guns cancelled their appearance on the Sonic Slam Tour in Daytona Beach Florida on Saturday evening July 23rd 2022. Fans of the band took to social media as the event unfolded after the word spread fast that L.A. Guns would not be playing. A variation of rumors and complaints the same were fueled by angry fans when it became clear to those in attendance that L.A. Guns were not appearing as[…]

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HOLLYWOOD … The 19th Annual Crüefest is set for Saturday July 30th at “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in Hollywood

Metal Sludge — It’s that time of year, and Crüefest is set for their 19th annual event at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” next weekend Saturday July 30th 2022. Over the nearly 2 decades this event has been taking place, there is a laundry list of 80’s rockers who have graced the historical stage and showed fans their monies worth. Featured guests have included; Steven Adler, (Guns N’ Roses), Jack Russell (Great White), Nadir D’Priest (London), Chip[…]

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HOW CRÜDE … Mötley Crüe Inspired Play ‘CRUDE’ Announces 3 Encore Performances in August after String of Sold Out Shows in Los Angeles

Metal Sludge — Time for an encore is what the organizers of CRUDE are saying after their initial run of 5 performances all sold out. CRUDE is a theater style play that is based on the baddest of the rock n’ roll boys, Mötley Crüe. “David Lucarelli’s “Crude” is a great way of taking us right back to this time and place. The brash, loud, sexual, energy floods the stage. The drugs, the poetry, the[…]

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D’KINGS of D’STRIP … Metal Sludge Exclusive: D’MOLLS singer Desi Rexx takes you from Chicago to Hollywood and Back Again in D’80’s

Metal Sludge – Get ready for the grand return of D’Molls, once among the Sunset Strip’s most influential Glam bands before signing with Atlantic, putting out a great album, touring internationally but ultimately burning out too fast. Much too fast, if you listen to founding singer Desi Rexx, who plans to recapture some old glory July 29 with a comeback concert at the Whisky. Originally from Chicago, Rexx has a new supporting cast – nightlife[…]

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FINALLY … Masquerade Rock Fest hits Philadelphia after Covid delays had pushed the event back 2 full years, 30 Bands over 3 Days, July 28-30th 2022

Metal Sludge — After a few false starts due to the world-wide pandemic, it appears that the Masquerade Rock Fest is going to happen after-all. The 3-day festival style event will feature over 2 dozen bands and take place in the City of Brotherly Love! Featured acts include Steven Alder (Guns N’ Roses), current Alice Cooper bassist, Beasto Blanco, Autograph, Killer Dwarfs, Tora Tora, Every Mother’s Nightmare, Dirty Looks, Pretty Boy Floyd and Paradise Kitty[…]

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