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RETIRED … Faster Pussycat guitarist Xristian Simon retires “Tomorrow is my last show”

Metal Sludge — In a new social media post from August 5th 2021 Faster Pussycat guitarist Xristian Simon has announced his official retirement. Simon has been a member of the Hollywood based group since 2001. “What a wonderful tour!!! I want to rhank everyone for the support and love! As well as my brothers in the band, what a ride it s been. So many adventures and stories, too many to tell!! Tomorrow is my[…]

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Chuck Wright on Rudy Sarzo coming home: “I’ve supported Quiet Riot for 40 years and will continue to do so.”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new statement sent to Metal Sludge, Quiet Riot bassist Chuck Wright speaks out on the recent Rudy Sarzo news. Wright reached out to Metal Sludge through a source close to him who has sent us the following: —————————————————– With the loss of Frankie, the Banali estate (who controls the Quiet Riot brand) felt it was in the band’s best interest to inject “new news” to help with band bookings in 2022. Bringing Rudy back[…]

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CONFIRMED … Rudy Sarzo announces return to Quiet Riot: “I am going home”

Metal Sludge — As we first reported last week Rudy Sarzo is returning to Quiet Riot. Sarzo appeared on the Eddie Trunk Hair Nation radio show today to talk about how this came about. As reported by Blabbermouth: “QUIET RIOT is set to welcome Rudy Sarzo back into the band after an 18-year absence. Rudy was one of the original founding members of the legendary “Metal Health” lineup. He played bass on the “Metal Health”[…]

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BACH MEETS BEAVER … Ex-Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach at 80’s Rock The Dam Fest in Beaver Dam

Metal Sludge — Just in time to kick summer in the arse, the former voice of Skid Row is back on the road. Over the weekend Sebastian Bach shared the stage with Lita Ford at the 4th Annual ‘Rock The Dam-Fest‘ in Beaver Dam Kentucky. Fans were elated to see the big yearly show and while masks were suggested to wear at the event, it was not enforced as a rule. The reunited Los Angeles[…]

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ROADIE TO ROCK STAR … Robbie Crane tells Straight To Video podcast Vince Neil gave him $50,000.00 upon joining his solo band

Metal Sludge — Rock bassist Robbie Crane has recently spoke to the Straight To Video podcast at length about his music history. Crane who grew up in Hollywood ran in the same circles as members of Guns N’ Roses, Warrant and Red Hot Chili Peppers as a young teenager. “I was the kid outside the Rainbow with my skateboard” says Crane as he goes on to note seeing the likes of Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue)[…]

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FEEL THIS NOIZE … Sources say Rudy Sarzo is coming back to Quiet Riot!

Metal Sludge — Are you ready to Bang Your Head? Sources from the heart of Hollywood have told Metal Sludge that Rudy Sarzo is coming back to play bass in Quiet Riot. That’s the inside scoop and you heard it here first… Sarzo was a classic era original from the heyday of Quiet Riot as they went to #1 on the Billboard chart and ruled the airwaves with their 1983 Metal Health release on Pasha[…]

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ALL OR NOTHING … Stephen Pearcy wants Ratt “Reunion or Nothing” word is Current Line-Up on Very Last Legs!

Metal Sludge — Are you ready for a Ratt reunion? If so, for those die-hard fans who said prayers and crossed-fingers in recent years it just may have helped. The word is there is a new mind-set from within the camp. A source close to the current Ratt camp has informed Metal Sludge directly that the band’s founder and lead singer Stephen Pearcy has said he wants “A reunion or nothing.” In addition to that,[…]

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RIP … ZZ TOP Bassist DUSTY HILL Dead at 72

Variety — Joseph “Dusty” Hill, ZZ Top’s bassist for more than 50 years, has died, the group’s longtime rep confirmed. No cause of death was cited. The band’s Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard issued a statement: “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX.  We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence,[…]

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RIP … Former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison Dead at 46

Blabbermouth — Former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has died at the age of 46. The news of his passing was broken in a statement from his family. The statement reads: “We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021. He was 46. “Joey‘s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow. “To those that knew[…]

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RIP … Metal Church Singer Mike Howe Dead At 55

Blabbermouth — METAL CHURCH singer Mike Howe has died at the age of 55. No cause of death has been revealed. The news of Howe‘s passing was broken by METAL CHURCH in a social media post this evening. The band wrote: “It is with our deepest regrets that we must announce the passing of our brother, our friend and true legend of heavy metal music. Mike Howe passed away this morning at his home in[…]

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