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DREAM ON … Johnny Dee talks about his past attempt to Reunite the Original Britny Fox with ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson

Metal Sludge — In a new episode of the Waste Some Time With Jason Green Podcast, Green interviews rock drummer Johnny Dee. Dee is most known for his time drumming for the German Rock Goddess Doro Pesch and his time with Philadelphia’s Britny Fox. Previous to joining Britny Fox, Dee played in the band Waysted with the late Pete Way (UFO). A relatively new Father, who now lives in Germany, Dee talks about all things[…]

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TIRED & SPENT … BLE’s Masquerade Festival postponed for the 4th time, “I’m sorry to say that once Masquerade is finished, so am I” says promoter

Metal Sludge — In a time that has been rough on all of the entertainment industry, it seems that the Covid-19 global pandemic is still putting people out of business. Such is the case with Brad Lee of Brad Lee Entertainment. Lee has publicly expressed his disappointment in certain people in the (music) industry and has recently went public with a rant he posted on September 24th. “Im sorry to say that once Masquerade is[…]

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RIP … Rock N’ Skull promoter Justin Murr loses battle with Covid-19, Dead at 48

Metal Sludge — Sadly we are reporting another industry related Covid-19 death. Justin Murr has lost his battle with Covid-19. Torrie Murr, the promoter’s adult daughter posted a lengthy message on his Facebook wall today, and in part wrote: “My world became significantly dimmer today…. this doesn’t feel real. I love so much Dad. Forever, Torrie.” Metal Sludge first reported Murr being hospitalized with Covid-19 back on September 8th 2021. Murr, 48, was best known[…]

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PANTHER MONSTER … Lexxi Foxx of Steel Panther teams with Diggity Dave of ‘Pimp My Ride’ to form new band Hollywood Gods N’ Monsters

Metal Sludge — Hollywood Gods N’ Monsters has arrived. A new project has been birthed from a few names that our readers might find familiar. Diggity Dave Aragon who once fronted the Los Angeles based rock band Shake The Faith with Tommy Thayer (Kiss, ex-Black N’ Blue) back in the 1990’s has teamed up with former Steel Panther bassist Lexxi Foxx to form Hollywood Gods N’ Monsters or HGNM. Foxx aka Travis Haley parted ways[…]

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ILLITERATE JUNKIES … Producer Ric Browde on working with W.A.S.P…. Blackie Lawless was Very Difficult, Chris Holmes couldn’t Read or Write and Tony Richards was a Junkie

Metal Sludge –– In a newly uploaded (September 22nd) audio interview from Full In Bloom Music, producer Ric Browde talks in depth about working with W.A.S.P.. Browde goes onto say the following about working with W.A.S.P. and the classic era members Blackie Lawless (Bass & Lead Vocals), Chris Holmes (Guitars), Randy Piper (Guitars) and Tony Richards (Drums). Browde says…. * Blackie Lawless was so difficult to work with. * Blackie assured me had $50,000.00 to[…]

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NEW MUSIC FROM … Guns N’ Roses rumor says the band will release a new 6 song E.P. “GnFnR” on October 1st

Metal Sludge — Hot off the internet… rumor or fact, only time will tell. According to a post on a popular internet forum, the word is that Guns N’ Roses will release a new 6 song E.P. title “GnFnR” on Friday October 1st 2021. According to Spotify, and a new article on Blabbermouth, the band will in fact release a new song “Hard Skool” on Friday September 24th 2021. The track listing for the rumored[…]

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GAG N’ ROSES … Axl Rose battled Food Poisoning at Chicago concert says he was Barfing & Light Headed

Blabbermouth — Axl Rose says that he is feeling “a lot better” after a probable case of “food poisoning” affected his vocal performance during GUNS N’ ROSES‘ concert Thursday night (September 16) in Chicago. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Axl “struggled often during” the show at Wrigley Field “to tether himself to a comfortable vocal range, especially straining to hit notes in his top register for the arena showdowns like ‘You Could Be Mine’ and[…]

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2022 … Quiet Riot issue Press Release and New Photo featuring Rudy Sarzo

Metal Sludge — Quiet Riot have issued a new press release and photo featuring Rudy Sarzo. Metal Sludge was first to break the news back on July 29th 2021 that bassist Sarzo was in fact returning to Quiet Riot. As most know, Sarzo was a classic era member who was in the band during their peak in 1982-1985 with lead vocalist Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and Frankie Banali (drums). He also had various tenures[…]

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ROCKTEMBER FEST … Fans Flock to Fall Festival featuring Sebastian Bach, Warrant, Dangerous Toys, Stryper, Lit, Steven Adler and Kingdom Come

Metal Sludge — This past weekend’s Rocktember music festival in Hinckley Minnesota was a hit as thousands attended. Fans are taking to social media to express their opinions about who was good, who was great and who was a little out of shape. The weekend was full of rock and included an array of the usual 80’s suspects, but the gathering also included a few newcomers. The Grand Casino hosted the annual event on September[…]

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OUCH … Riki Rachtman gets roasted in ‘The Poser’ video on Youtube

Metal Sludge — The Almost Human youtube channel has recently uploaded and shared a video about Riki Rachtman. The Poser is the title of the clip, which clocks in at 3:43 and it’s pretty much a diss track that trashes Rachtman for what the channel alleges, are the former MTV host’s ‘poser ways’. Rachtman gets hammered for ‘jumping on band wagons’ according to the clip which also claims his favorite band was Motley Crue but[…]

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