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September 6, 2021

BAZ DEMANDS REUNION … Sebastian Bach says: ‘There Is No Reason’ why Classic Skid Row shouldn’t Reunite

Blabbermouth — Sebastian Bach says that “there is no reason” why a reunion of SKID ROW‘s classic lineup shouldn’t materialize. Bach fronted SKID ROW until 1996, when he was fired. Instead of throwing in the towel, the remaining members took a hiatus and went on to play briefly in a band called OZONE MONDAY. In 1999, SKID ROW reformed and, after a bit of shuffling over the years, featured a lineup consisting of bassist Rachel[…]

September 3, 2021

RIP … Bill Chavis President of High Vol Music has Died after Battle with Covid-19

Metal Sludge — Sadly today we are reporting that Bill Chavis has died from complications from Covid-19. Chavis was the President of High Vol Music and Chavis Records. Chavis was involved with the music industry for years, and had signed and worked with bands like Quiet Riot, BulletBoys, Steevi Jaimz (TigerTailz) and Every Mother’s Nightmare. Chavis wrote on Facebook back on August 16th: “Just a quick update: I am not well in fact I checked[…]

September 2, 2021

BACH OFF BRO … Bobbie Brown says Sebastian Bach forcibly kissed her, while she was pregnant from Jani Lane

Metal Sludge — The OPPERMAN REPORT podcast has uploaded (August 30th 2021) an interview with the “Cherry Pie” girl Bobbie Brown as the special guest. Brown talks about her history of dating famous pop and rock stars and reveals some interesting details. Brown on Sebastian Bach (as transcribed by Metal Sludge): “I went to a Gn’R concert, and he (Skid Row) was opening for them. And, umm, he was just like “Wow!”, just so crazy.[…]

September 2, 2021

DEF JOVI … DMK drops catchy new single “Drive or Crash” and Singer Scotty Dunbar gives Sludge the scoop

LOS ANGELES — With a hot new single called “Drive or Crash” and a determination to make an impact in Rock or die trying, DMK might be the most promising thing to come from Boston since the Celtics, The group is led by singer Scotty Dunbar and is the new song is produced by the mighty Steve Brown (Trixter/Def Leppard fill-in), and we believe Joe Elliot would fully approve of this mid-tempo rock track that[…]

September 1, 2021

WHERE IS F? … Kevin DuBrow talks about Nikki Sixx not knowing his instrument during Quiet Riot audition

Metal Sludge — In a recently uploaded audio clip to Youtube, an interview with the late Quiet Riot vocalist Kevin DuBrow details some of the band’s early history on the Sunset Strip club scene. The clip was just added to Youtube on August 28th 2021, and according to Full In Bloom music, the audio is from a cassette tape (recorded) interview with DuBrow shortly before his death. DuBrow on the band London: “They were just[…]

August 31, 2021

KISSED AGAIN … Gene Simmons tests Positive for Covid-19, several more Kiss concerts postponed

Blabbermouth — Gene Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19. The KISS bassist/vocalist’s diagnosis comes less than a week after his bandmate Paul Stanley revealed that he had also contracted the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, forcing the postponement of three shows on the group’s “End Of The Road” farewell tour. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 31), KISS released the following statement: “KISS will postpone their next four tour dates. While Paul Stanley recently tweeted that[…]

August 29, 2021

MAN OF 1,000 FACES … Vinnie Vincent appears on Kiss Auctions Facebook page to sell signed records & prints

Metal Sludge — Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent has made a rare online appearance over the weekend. Vincent was a special guest on the Kiss Auctions Facebook page, and the guitarist signed items for sale such as records, prints and other memorabilia. The Vinnie Vincent Invasion founder and chief songwriter also talked about a reissue of the “Euphoria” E.P. on vinyl that will include 2 new tracks. Online blogger Rock N’ Roll Experience posted several[…]

August 29, 2021

I HATE ME … Wolfgang Van Halen admits to self-hatred: “I’ve hated me WAY longer than the internet dickheads have”

Metal Sludge — In a recent post on his official Twitter page, Wolfgang Van Halen has admitted to hating himself. A recent story by Loud Wire ran a headline stating Wolfgang Van Halen has shut down the Van Halen covers request by fans, with the following: ‘I’m Not F***in’ Playing ‘Panama’ for You Guys.’ The Mammoth WVH singer and songwriter took to his Twitter and replied to someone’s Tweet regarding that article. The comment from[…]

August 28, 2021

EXCLUSIVE NEWS … Eric Brittingham will be absent from the Bret Michaels Band’s touring dates for rest of 2021

Metal Sludge — The Bret Michaels Band has just announced exclusively to Metal Sludge that their newest touring member will be ‘Stormin’ Norman Voss. Voss will replace the band’s bassist Eric Brittingham (Cinderella) who is taking a leave of absence for what is perceived to be the rest of 2021. The band’s long-time guitarist and music director Pete Evick, has reached out to Metal Sludge directly with their official announcement. Brittingham has been playing with[…]

August 27, 2021

SPIT IT UP … Paul Stanley filmed as he Spits multiple Guitar Picks into the Crowd at recent Kiss show (video)

Metal Sludge — Fan filmed footage recently uploaded to Youtube shows Kiss frontman Paul Stanley spitting guitar picks into the crowd. The clip clearly shows Stanley putting several guitar picks in his mouth and then leaning forward and launching them with his mouth into the front rows of a recent Kiss concert. This is a bit ironic as the band has been standing behind clear plexiglass for their recent paid meet n’ greets with fans.[…]

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