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KEEPING HIS DISTANCE … Wolfgang responds to Van Halen rumors with: “Dumbass reunion isn’t happening” and “Just leave me the F#@k out of it!”

Metal Sludge — After a week of news and rumors about a new Van Halen tour and lineup, the silence has officially been broken from the Wolfgang camp. As most know, Jason Newsted shocked the music world back on April 13th when he told a Florida area news-outlet that he had been in talks to play bass in a new Van Halen lineup. Newsted stated the band was to feature Alex Van Halen, David Lee[…]

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BULLETBLAST … Jimmy D’Anda talks BulletBoys implosion: “I don’t think I need to point any fingers because everyone knows who it’s about.”

Metal Sludge — Ex-BulletBoys drummer Jimmy D’Anda has recently opened up about the demise of BulletBoys after their ill-fated reunion. D’Anda was recently interviewed by Andrew DiCecco for Vinyl Writer Music and he covers all kinds of past, present and future. On December 12th 2019, the BulletBoys announced that the original line-up of D’Anda (drums), Marq Torien (lead vocals), Mick Sweda (guitars) and Lonnie Vencent (bass) were back together. Unfortunately for them, Covid hit a few months[…]

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DROPPIN’ BOMBS … Archie Cruz: “Chris Jericho is Not a Real Rock Star” and “Fozzy’s Crowd is Pretty much Semi-Retarded Wrestling Fans.”

Metal Sludge — Two weeks ago most of our readers had no clue who Archie Cruz was or his band Santa Cruz, but the Finnish singer is trying his hardest to make himself known. In a brand new podcast interview with the Rock and Roll Geek Show Cruz answers a plethora of questions. The singer covers subjects going back to his original band’s (classic line-up) break-up while touring with Fozzy in 2018 all the way[…]

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ROTH SAYS … David Lee Roth has reacted to the big rumor about a Van Halen tour… with lead singer Pink?

Metal Sludge — Well that went from zero to crazy and fast. Last week Jason Newsted told a Florida news outlet about his 2021 which involved him being in talks with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth about a perspective Van Halen tour that also featured guitarist Joe Satriani. Now Satriani himself has answered the million-dollar question and it seems that this was in-fact in the works. Satriani also mentioned that they were all[…]

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DO-OVER … Santa Cruz announces return show at Whisky-Go-Go stating they’re “Back For Round 2” and “This Time It’s Personal”

Metal Sludge — After going viral for all the wrong reasons, it looks like Finnish rockers Santa Cruz are planning a do-over. Santa Cruz have announced their official return to “The Whisky” rock club in Hollywood for Thursday August 25th 2022. The band’s new promo poster reads: “Back For Round 2 – This Time It’s Personal.” As many recall the band had some play-back issues during their April 6th show at the world-famous club on[…]

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VAN ALIEN … Joe Satriani Confirms he has been In Talks with Alex and David Lee Roth about a New Van Halen Tour

Blabbermouth — Joe Satriani has confirmed that he has been in discussions with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth about taking part in an all-star VAN HALEN tribute project. The 65-year-old guitarist addressed the rumor just days after former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed to The Palm Beach Post that he was approached by the VAN HALEN drummer about six months ago about playing bass for the project. Newsted told the Florida newspaper that[…]

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AGENT-A-GO-GO … Jake Perry from the “Whisky” talks Hollywood on the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast

Metal Sludge — Sure we cover a lot of rock stars, live shows and of course the drama, but today we’re going to give you a peak behind the scenes. Today we’re talking about Jake Perry! Perry was recently a guest on the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast. And yes, we know what you’re saying… “Who the F#@k is Jake Perry?” Well, he’s not Joe Perry’s brother, even though Jake is from the[…]

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BLAMES ALCOHOL … Archie Cruz Blames Tequila for Harsh Reaction, Apologizes to Metal Sludge and says “Moves are being made” in the band

Metal Sludge — In a new podcast interview, Santa Cruz singer Archie Cruz is blaming his harsh reaction to the critics and his band’s recent negative press on alcohol. Cruz appeared on a brand new episode of This, That & The Other with host Troy Patrick Farrell. TT&TO describes their latest episode with Cruz: “This occurred today on “This That and the Other w/ Troy Patrick Farrell” where Archie Cruz – Lead Singer of Santa[…]

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NAME GAMES … Angel City Devils announce Las Vegas show… No, not the Devil City Angels, but the Angel City Devils >Rikki Rockett Reacts<

Updated:April 14th 2022 – 3:45PM – (PST) Metal Sludge has been contacted by Poison’s management and they have forwarded us an exclusive statement from Devil City Angels members Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs. Statement from Eric Sherman, co-manager of Poison, on behalf of Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs of Devil City Angels. “Regarding the new band Angel City Devils, we wish they would have chosen a different name that won’t confuse fans.  Despite the odd[…]

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VAN TALLICA … Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says Alex asked him to join Van Halen with Joe Satriani

Metal Sludge — Huh? That’s about all we could come up with upon reading this latest news. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says Alex Van Halen called him up and asked him to join Van Halen with Joe Satriani on guitar. Newsted spoke to Palm Beach Daily News and stated that he came within an inch of joining Van Halen six months ago. “Alex Van Halen had already tapped Joe Satriani to replace Eddie Van[…]

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