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CHERRY JAM … Warrant joined by Jack Russell and members of Trixter for ‘Cherry Pie’ All-Star Jam

Blabbermouth — Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell and TRIXTER‘s Steve Brown and P.J. Farley joined WARRANT on stage last night (Saturday, June 5) at the Live United Live Music Festival in Sunbury, Pennsylvania to perform the classic WARRANT song “Cherry Pie”. Fan-filmed video footage of their appearance can be seen below. Back in 2010, former WARRANT vocalist Jani Lane filled in for Russell at a number of GREAT WHITE shows while Jack was recovering[…]

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YOU HAD TO BE THERE … Hollywood dreams and Sunset Strip memories 30+ years later with TAZ singer K.K.

LOS ANGELES — Once among Hollywood’s most promising unsigned bands, Taz is resurfacing a generation later with a CD of rare recordings set to be released soon on Eonion Records. Taz was big enough to headline consecutive nights in hometown Los Angeles at such prestigious venues as the Roxy and Country Club, but except for a long-forgotten Japan EP and few batches of demos for record companies-only, there is almost nothing on tape. Until now.[…]

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KISS THIS … Slaughter to issue Dual LP Definitive Edition “Fear No Evil” Vinyl Set on Kiss My Wax Records

Metal Sludge — The vinyl craze is in full swing, and it seems that most bands are getting on board with it. Slaughter have recently hit the wire with news of a very cool release for their 3rd studio record “Fear No Evil.” The band has done a deal with Kiss My Wax Records who are promoting pre-orders for what they are calling The Definitive Edition of “Fear No Evil.” The Definitive Edition includes 2[…]

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MEGA LAWSUIT … David Ellefson former Megadeth bassist is pursuing Revenge Porn charges against person who leaked Private Videos

Blabbermouth — Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he is pursuing “revenge pornography” charges against the person who leaked his private messages and videos of his interactions with a woman who is not his wife. MEGADETH fired Ellefson on Monday (May 24), two weeks after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving him were posted on Twitter. The longtime MEGADETH member later released a statement on Instagram denying all social media chatter that[…]

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CANCELED … Megadeth release David Ellefson, Dave Mustaine issues Official Statement

Metal Sludge — Megadeth have parted ways with bassist and long time member David Ellefson. Ellefson was involved with a questionable scandal in recent weeks involving a young female fan and explicit adult videos. The band’s official social media have posted the following message: “We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no longer playing with Megadeth and that we are officially parting ways with him. We do not take this decision lightly. While[…]

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RIP … Former Nelson guitarist Joey Cathcart loses battle with Brain Cancer

Metal Sludge — We are sad to report that Joey Cathcart has passed away. Cathcart had been battling brain cancer for years and sadly he has lost that battle. Cathcart is best known for the time he played guitar in the band Nelson. Gunnar Nelson took to the band’s official Instagram to share news of the passing of their friend and former band member. Joey Cathcart was 53. Metal Sludge sends our best to Joey’s[…]

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STILL RUNNIN’ SH!T … After an ugly year off, Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe returns with New Life, Brand New Music and New Tour Dates

LOS ANGELES — Faster Pussycat, a classic glam band, is pumping out some original music for the first time in 15 years, starting with a single called “Nola” that was produced by Gilby Clarke. Plus, the Los Angeles quintet led by singer Taime Downe is set to hit the road on an extended tour in June with Enuff Z’Nuff that’s been pushed a year because of Covid.  A year is a long time for Faster[…]

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AC/D-TEETH … Gene Simmons says the first time he met AC/DC’s Angus Young he had ‘No Front Teeth’

Blabbermouth — While speaking to Australia’s Triple M radio station, Gene Simmons reflected on how AC/DC ended up supporting KISS on a short run of dates in late 1977 and early 1978. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I saw them playing this really small club in L.A. I happened to be there. And all I remember is being close to the stage, ’cause I love that — I wanna feel it; I wanna feel[…]

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CRUE 2022 … The Stadium Tour with Motley Crue, Def Leppard and Poison has been Officially Postponed to 2022

Metal Sludge — Well for those who have been patiently waiting the news – sadly the Stadium Tour with Motley Crue has been postponed again. A press release today has informed fans and ticket holders that the summer tour has now been scheduled for 2022. Motley Crue have just shared the news on their official Instagram with the following message: ” To all our loyal fans, we wanted to let you know that we learned[…]

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CASH ME OUTSIDE … Vinnie Vincent Selling copies of Handwritten Lyrics from Kiss and VVI for $125,000.00

Blabbermouth — Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has made a collection of handwritten lyrics available for purchase via his official web site. You can own handwritten lyrics to any or all songs penned by Vinnie Vincent from both the KISS and VINNIE VINCENT INVASION catalogs. Prices: * $3,500 per individual song * $50,000: complete set of all 14 Vinnie Vincent KISS handwritten lyrics * $75,000: complete set of all 20 VINNIE VINCENT INVASION handwritten lyrics[…]

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