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TEEN EDITOR … Looking back on Sunset Strip with former Rockstar Magazine publisher Kenward Cooper

“The Hollywood scene in the 80s wasn’t just a scene, it was a movement.” – Kenward Cooper LOS ANGELES – He never wore lipstick nor played in the most popular local hair-bands but make no mistake – Kenward Cooper is pure glam, and he always will be. Cooper published the classy fanzine Rockstar magazine beginning in the late 1980s when Rock was its height on the Sunset Strip. Yet unlike a lot of glam bands[…]

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JOKE US RHYMES WITH … Krokus bassist Chris von Rohr says: “Twisted Sister and Quiet Riot” were the Worst, “Poseur Bands which had No Voice!”

Metal Sludge — In a new interview from Metal Edge, Krokus bassist Chris von Rohr talks about the band’s near 50 year career and what it was like first coming to America. Von Rohr recalls their first shows in the U.S. being with Sammy Hagar and says: “When we landed there and played our first shows, we thought it was all very cool, the weather was great, the girls were great, the whole thing was[…]

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BRITNY FAUX … Britny Fox is back with Billy Childs, but their Official Facebook page warns fans: “You Are Getting Billy’s Version (COVERBAND)”

Metal Sludge — It seems there is a bit of drama in the Britny Fox camp after the recent announcement that the group will be appearing at the annual M3 Rock Festival on May 6th 2023. The band’s classic lineup of ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson (vocals / guitars), Michael Kelly-Smith (lead guitar), Billy Childs (bass) and Johnny Dee (drums) have not performed together since the spring of 1990 when they played their final show at “The[…]

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JIZZYTV … Jizzy Pearl takes Listeners back to Sunset Strip and Hollywood during the 80’s in his ‘Storytime’ Series with Creepy Uncle Jizzo

Metal Sludge — In an on-going series called ‘Storytime‘, Jizzy Pearl tells the crazy tales of Hollywood, the Sunset Strip and the Valley from back in the day. Pearl is the face and voice of Love/Hate and while he grew up in the Valley, his music career was grown on the grid of Boulevards and Avenues running around Hollywood. The distance between Hollywood proper and the Valley, is between 5 and 25 miles depending on[…]

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2023 … M3 Rock Festival Announces 2-Day Event Feat; Styx, Kix, Extreme, Warrant, Winger, Great White, Lita Ford, Slaughter and Quiet Riot

Metal Sludge — The annual M3 Rock Festival have officially announced their 2023 lineup. M3 which turns 14 in 2023 will be 2 days and is set to showcase nearly 20 rock acts on Saturday and Sunday, May 6th and 7th. This year Styx will headline the Saturday May 6th, with direct support from Extreme. Also appearing on day #1 is Winger, Slaughter, Quiet Riot, Lita Ford, Britny Fox, Child’s Play and Count 77 opening[…]

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LEXXI FOXX … Former Steel Panther bassist Putting Music on Pause, talks Family, Mental Illness and Struggling with Addictions, adding: “It’s not fun”

Metal Sludge — In a newly released audio interview, ex-Steel Panther bassist Lexxi Foxx says he is “stepping away from music for now” after becoming a Father and moving to Chicago. Foxx, real name Travis Haley spoke to Border City Rock Talk about recent developments in his world, which includes welcoming a baby girl into his life and a change of scenery for his new family. Haley soon after his July 2021 split with Steel[…]

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QUIET RIOT … Hear newly released Kevin DuBrow era Quiet Riot song featuring Frankie Banali & Rudy Sarzo

Metal Sludge — In a newly released recording the band Quiet Riot have unearthed a near 20 year old recording session with Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali. As fans know both DuBrow and Banali passed away in 2007 and 2020 respectively but the band lives on with Rudy Sarzo carrying the iconic band’s flag. “I Can’t Hold On” was written by DuBrow and Alex Grossi according to the group. The unique recording includes current and[…]

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CONTEST COMING … Bret Michaels teases Parti-Gras Tour Contest with Ticket Giveaways for Fans

Metal Sludge — Bret Michaels announces Parti-Gras contest coming in the new year, where fans will have the chance to win tickets to his shows next summer. Keeping with our recent theme of contest and giveaways here at Metal Sludge, we are stoked to bring you this exclusive announcement first, from Bret himself. (see video below) Michaels has reached out to us to share his announcement about the up coming contest that fans will no[…]

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THE WORLD TOUR … Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard announce Summer 2023 U.S. Stadium Shows with Alice Cooper

Metal Sludge — The World Tour is stopping back in the U.S. next summer. Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard have just announced a string of U.S. shows in August 2023 with support from the legendary Alice Cooper. Blabbermouth writes: “After finally getting back on the road this past summer, we’re beyond thrilled to bring this massive tour to a global audience including some special dates in America,” said Joe Elliott of DEF LEPPARD. MÖTLEY CRÜE[…]

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THE RIGHT TO SWEAT … Marc Ferrari is the guest on Waste Some Time with Jason Green… talks Keel, Cold Sweat, Kiss and Wayne’s World

Metal Sludge — In a brand new episode of the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast, the guest is Marc Ferrari. Ferrari is a rock guitarist who has a near 40 year career in the industry ranging from signed rock artist to appearing in movies, writing books and ultimately founding a very successful music library. The list of credits spans decades and Marc is very candid about an array of topics that start with[…]

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