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CASHING IN … An Open Letter to Mark Knight and Anyone Else, Who Say that Bands are Still ‘Living In The Past’ and Just Trying to ‘Cash In’

Metal Sludge — Hello, thanks for logging onto Metal Sludge today. I recently had an exchange on social media with my friend, Mark Knight, formerly of Bang Tango. For the record and to be perfectly transparent, I am more acquaintances with Mark than best buddies, but truth is, we’ve never had any real beef. Nor do we have a beef now. However, like many relationships at the workplace, in business, and with general friends, people[…]

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MORE RIOT THAN QUIET – Rudy Sarzo returns for Quiet Riot at Whisky, while Blackboard Jungle celebrates annual reunion at Viper

HOLLYWOOD — Just 37 years after leaving Quiet Riot during the height of the pioneering pop metal band’s prime, Rudy Sarzo made his grand return Saturday at the famed Whisky before an overflow crowd of more than 400. Arguably among Rock’s greatest bass players ever, Sarzo is 71 but has kept in shape and still has the licks to bring super hits “Bang Your Head” and “Cum on Feel The Noize” to life. The Whisky[…]

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FELONY CHARGE … Ugly Kid Joe bassist Cordell Crockett Arrested for Driving Stolen Van

TMZ — Cordell Crockett, the bass player for the rock band Ugly Kid Joe, says he was just trying to move when he got arrested for a felony … cops say he was behind the wheel of a stolen rental van. According to the Burbank Police Department, Cordell was arrested May 11 and booked for felony possession of a stolen vehicle. We’re told cops pulled him over for driving a car that was reported stolen.[…]

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TIGERTAILZ … Steevi Jaimz set to Celebrate 35th Anniversary Show in London performing entire Tigertailz debut “Young and Crazy”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new press release the word from the U.K. is that Tigertailz original frontman Steevi Jaimz is set to celebrate. Jaimz has announced that he will be celebrating a live show focusing on the 35th Anniversary of the Tigertailz debut “Young and Crazy.” “Young and Crazy” was first released on Music For Nations in the U.K. and on Combat / Relativity Records in the U.S. in 1987. The English born[…]

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BIG TALK … Metal Sludge Exclusive: 10 Questions with Original Warrant Guitarist, Hollywood Heyday Local and Anita Squeeze Singer Josh Lewis

Metal Sludge — He is now a frontman for a promising, dynamic new band called Anita Squeeze, but Josh Lewis was also the original guitarist in Warrant, who would go on to sell millions of records and tour the world – but without Lewis, who was sacked in 1987 about six months after the late Jani Lane had joined.  As part of the in-crowd at Fairfax High in Los Angeles with future members of Guns[…]

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RIP … Alec John Such former Bon Jovi bassist Dead at 70

Metal Sludge — Alec John Such has died. Such was the classic era bassist for the band Bon Jovi during their height of popularity. Such was in the group from 1983-1994, but had done a few guest appearances with the group in 2001 and 2018. Such‘s real last name in Hungarian is Szűcs. Bon Jovi announced the news via their official social media platforms earlier today. Such was 70 years old. #ripalecjohnsuch

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UNSHAVEN BOP … C.C. DeVille of Poison shares new photo on Instagram which has him looking more like Grizzly Adams than a Rock Star

Metal Sludge — In a brand new photo on his official Instagram, Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille has shared a photo of himself sporting a very full beard. The guitarist’s beard is so full, you might mistaken the axe-man for a homeless person, or perhaps Grizzly Adams. DeVille who was known for his ultra platinum bleached locks and Colgate mega-smile, has let his facial hair fill in to a point of him being nearly unrecognizable. In[…]

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FACE THE DARK … Mark Kendall on Jack Russell returning to Great White: “He’s using wheelchairs and he’s sitting on a stool. So for us to go back to that, it just feels dark.”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Dr. Music and All Music Magazine video podcast, guitarist Mark Kendall talks about the latest in the world of Great White. Kendall talks about the band’s recent separation from vocalist Mitch Malloy and the addition of their new frontman Andrew Freeman. Kendall talks in depth about all things related including the bands choice to not bring back original frontman Jack Russell. As transcribed on Blabbermouth: Asked[…]

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SINGER #4 … Great White announces new singer Andrew Freeman after split with Mitch Malloy

Metal Sludge — The news is out, and it appears that Great White have filled their most recent singer void with Andrew Freeman. As was reported by Metal Sludge earlier today, Mitch Malloy has “moved on from Great White” according to the singer’s social media post. Shortly after the Malloy post, Great White announced their new frontman as Freeman. “GREAT WHITE NAMES ANDREW FREEMAN AS ITS NEW SINGER Grammy-Nominated Rock Band Readies Robust Tour Schedule[…]

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GREAT GOODBYE … Mitch Malloy quits Great White: “I have moved on from Great White. We have been headed in different directions…”

Metal Sludge — Mitch Malloy has officially quit Great White. Malloy, 60, took to social media today to let his fans and followers know the news. Malloy wrote: “I have moved on from Great White.” Great White features 3 of the group’s classic era members with Mark Kendall (guitars), Michael Lardie (guitars and keys) along with Audie Desbrow (drums). Malloy who had been in the group since 2018 was their 3rd replacement singer adds: “We[…]

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