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Autograph Singer and Drummer React To Co-Founder Steve Lynch’s Recent Social Media Blog About the Group’s On-Going Legal Dispute

Metal Sludge — In the on-going Autograph legal dispute between original guitarist/co-founder Steve Lynch and the current vocalist (Simon Daniels) and drummer (Marc Wieland) we’re bringing you the latest from the Daniels‘ side. Metal Sludge first brought you this back on November 14th 2022 with our article: “TURN UP THE LAWSUIT … Original Guitarist and Co-Founder Steve Lynch: “The legal process is fully engaged” against his Former group Autograph, Hints at New (real) Version”. Since[…]

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Autograph Founding Guitarist Steve Lynch Update To Fans: “Daniel Simoni and Marc Weiland have Now Sued the Beloved Widow of Randy Rand”

Metal Sludge — In the latest saga involving the 80’s band Autograph it appears there are some new developments. According to founding guitarist Steve Lynch, the current singer Simon Daniels (real name Daniel Simoni) and drummer Marc Weiland have now filed a lawsuit against Randy Rand‘s widow, Regina Rand. Lynch took to his Facebook earlier today (January 4th 2023) with the following update: —————————————– Hello Everyone, A new low has been hit. The “coverband”, under[…]

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EXCLUSIVE … Steevi Jaimz former TigerTailz Singer is Recovering after Suffering Massive Stroke 2 Days before Christmas

Metal Sludge — We are saddened to learn that legendary U.K. glam metal singer Steevi Jaimz has recently suffered a massive stroke. Jaimz, born Steven Denham, 60, is best known for the time he once fronted the band best online pharmacy with fast best online pharmacy with fast delivery lexapro with the lowest prices today in the USA delivery phenergan with the lowest prices today in the USA TigerTailz who went solo soon after a[…]

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ROUND N’ ROUND … Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy kicks off New Year’s weekend in spectacular fashion

LOS ANGELES – Stephen Pearcy returned to his roots for an end-of-the-year party on his home court at the sold-out Whisky, and what a celebration it was. On an unseasonably wet and cold Friday evening in Hollywood, Pearcy set the night on fire with an hour-plus set geared towards maximum audience satisfaction, as a big radio hit like “Back For More” or “Wanted Man” was never more than five minutes away. “This is where I[…]

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RIP … Bob Nalbandian of Inside Metal has Died at 58

Metal Sludge — Sad news from the metal community as we learn of the passing of Bob Nalbandian. Nalbandian, 58, had recently battled an aggressive illness that contributed to his death. Metal Rules wrote the following about Nalbandian: “Veteran heavy metal journalist, historian and documentarian Bob Nalbandian passed away on Friday, December 30 in Redding, California. According to his sister Diana Nalbandian Spahr, Bob was recently diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma, an aggressive, rare form[…]

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TUFF DIARIES #21 … Fist First Tour, Making F#@%ing Videos, Building Bunk Beds, O.J. Simpson and Rock Club + Strip Club = Awesome

Metal Sludge — It’s the summer of 1994 and we have decided along with our new record label and up coming tour, we will also need videos to promote the new Tuff record. In-between processing and shipping both CD and Cassette orders for the “Fist First” release, we were all pretty much multi-tasking like crazy. Remember, this was all pre computer too. At least the computers or cell-phones that would later become common devices that[…]

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VAN WOLFIE … Wolfgang Van Halen says his Mental Health has ‘Never Been Any Lower’ due to Internet Trolls

Metal Sludge — In a recent interview with Wolfgang Van Halen, the musician has opened up about his struggles with depression and anxiety. The only child of the late Eddie Van Halen recently spoke with Guitar and had a few revealing details about his mental health and wellness. “I don’t think my emotional and mental well-being have been any lower,” he confessed. “It’s a thing that is incredibly tough to fight… There’s many times when[…]

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GUNS N’ EVERYBODY … YouTuber Steve Welsh Recreates “Appetite For Destruction” in the style of a Dozen Different Artists and… it Rules!

Metal Sludge — Every once in a while someone comes along who throws music a curve-ball. Today that pitcher is Steve Welsh of the band Dead City Ruins and he’s just thrown a strike right down the pipe. Who, what, and why are likely a few of the questions you may be asking. Well, in short… Welsh has taken Guns N’ Roses entire “Appetite For Destruction” release and recreated his version of each song, and[…]

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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 best online pharmacy with fast delivery oseltamivir for sale with the lowest prices today in the USA the classy fanzine Rockstar magazine beginning in the late[…]

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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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