LOS ANGELES — Live rock is beginning to make a comeback in Los Angeles, and classic band The Babys celebrated Friday with a powerful performance at The Canyon in Santa Clarita, Calif. Led by originals Wally Stocker (guitar) and Tony Brock (drums), The Babys romped through a 19- song set — not bad for just one rehearsal — including their 70s radio hits like “Isn’t It Time” and “Head First.” The band is rounded out[…]
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Metal Sludge — Sebastian Bach has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. The heavy metal singer best known for fronting Skid Row more than 25 years ago has made the official announcement on his social media today. Bach, 53, wrote to his fans today the following message: *****NOTE: After going on the road and doing two concerts I have tested POSITIVE for Covid 19**** watch this video for the details. Good news is I am[…]
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Metal Sludge — Wow… talk about a transformation! Vince Neil is back, and he’s looking and sounding better than he has in years. The voice of Motley Crue hit the stage for a private event in Austin Texas last night and it’s pretty obvious the singer has done an about-face from his last live show back in the spring. That’s no exaggeration folks, check out the back-stage photo (above) and live video below. Neil caught[…]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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