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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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BACH IN BUSINESS … Sebastian Bach announces “Slave To The Grind” 30th Anniversary Tour with his Solo Band

Metal Sludge — Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach has just announced a fall U.S.tour celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the “Slave To The Grind” record released by Skid Row back in 1991. Bach tells fans he intends to perform the full record, playing all the songs during his 38 date tour starting in late September that will take him coast to coast up til mid December. The singer took to social media writing: “30[…]

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COVID STRIKES … Bret Michaels has been forced to Cancel his solo band’s appearance at the California Mid-State Fair from possible Covid-19 exposure

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – One of the marquee shows at this year’s California Mid-State Fair has been canceled. Fair organizers announced Monday that singer/songwriter Bret Michaels will not perform as previously planned. According to the Mid-State Fair, members of Michaels’ “touring entourage” have possibly been exposed to COVID-19. “Of course we are terribly saddened by the news, but the health and safety of the Bret Michaels’ band, our staff and crew, and concert ticket holders[…]

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STATEMENT … Jeff LaBar’s Family issues statement after Guitarist’s Untimely Passing

Metal Sludge — The family of Jeff LaBar have issued an official statement following the guitarist’s untimely death. LaBar passed away last week on July 14th 2021 at home in Tennessee. The full statement is pasted below. RIP Jeff LaBar ————————————– For Immediate Release:Jeff LaBar’s family releases statement regarding his passing Jeffrey Philip La Bar of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on July 14, 2021.  He was born on March[…]

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RED DOPE RIOT … Metal Sludge chats with Rock N’ Roll Author, Quiet Riot & Love/Hate singer Jizzy Pearl about his Books, Porn & The Hollywood Sign

LOS ANGELES — At 63, Jizzy Pearl can still sing his ass off.  He is in his second stint with legendary rock band Quiet Riot — you need real pipes to pull off a respectable version of “Cum On Feel The Noize” — while still active with Love/Hate, plus past high-profile gigs with Ratt, L.A. Guns and an early version of Adler’s Appetite. Pearl has scratched out a rock and roll living, and he is[…]

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ALL VACCINATED BUT … Members of Buckcherry, Foo Fighters and Poison’s Rikki Rockett are Vaccinated but have Now Tested Positive for COVID-19

Metal Sludge — Just when it seemed like rock n’ roll was making a big comeback in recent months, there is concerning news. Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has posted a new video on his official YouTube channel and stated: “I got vaccinated and still got Corona Virus! WTF?” Rockett went onto explain how he has tested positive for COVID-19 but he was fully vaccinated months ago. Rockett who is also a Cancer survivor speaks at[…]

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RIP … Cinderella Guitarist Jeff LaBar Dead at 58

Metal Sludge — It is with a heavy heart that we post the news that Jeff LaBar has died. LaBar, 58, died earlier today. LaBar’s son Sebastian LaBar has confirmed this news with a post on his social media. “So i just got the call… Jeff LaBar, my father, my hero, my idol, passed away today. I’m currently at a loss for words. I love you pop!” wrote the younger LaBar about his Father. LaBar[…]

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NO, NOT, NOPE … Dave Mustaine on David Ellefson returning to Megadeth later: “The answer to that is no.”

Blabbermouth — Dave Mustaine says that there is no chance of David Ellefson ever rejoining MEGADETH again. Mustaine addressed the possibility of his longtime bandmate returning to MEGADETH while filming a new video message on Cameo, which lets users hire celebrities to record brief, personalized video messages about virtually any topic. Asked by Rock Feed if Ellefson could once again play with MEGADETH at some point down the line, Mustaine said: “Any chance on Ellefson[…]

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HIGH PRAISE … Jim Gillette of Nitro comments on Tim “Ripper” Owens voice: “He’s a phenomenal singer!”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new installment of the Waste Some Time with Jason Green Podcast, Nitro’s vocalist Jim Gillette is the guest. Gillette talks about his early years singing in local Phoenix area bands, and eventually releasing the Vocal Power voice instructional lessons in 1986 as a teenager. Green touches on a variety of subjects with the semi-retired singer including those popular vocal tapes, the singers who emulate his famous screams on Youtube[…]

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