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[…]

Variety — Drummer Charlie Watts, whose adept, powerful skin work propelled the Rolling Stones for more than half a century, died in London on Tuesday morning, according to his spokesperson. No cause of death was cited; was 80. A statement from the band and Watts’ spokesperson reads: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his[…]