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October 29, 2021

SKANDAL … Kiss crew claim some had Fake Vax Cards: “The (Kiss) tour didn’t take strict enough safety measures… which potentially cost (Roadie) Fran Stueber his life.”

‘Couldn’t Believe How Unsafe It Was’: Kiss’ Roadies Blame Lax Covid Protocols for Guitar Tech’s Death The band, meanwhile, claims that some crew members concealed sickness and faked vaccine cards Rolling Stone — It was many a roadie’s worst nightmare: On Oct. 17, 53-year-old Francis Stueber died in his hotel room, nearly 2,300 miles from home, according to Kiss and his fellow backstage crew. The longtime guitar tech had been with the band for more[…]

October 28, 2021

L.A. UGLY … Phil Lewis on Kip Winger “He’s like a Model, he’s so F#@king Handsome [with] Big Hair and Big Teeth… we’re quite Dirty & Ugly”

‘Metal Sludge — Just like clockwork as L.A. Guns are about to release their new album “Checkered Past” on Frontiers Records Srl, the band’s front-man Phil Lewis is making the rounds and doing press. And per usual, there is some mud slinging at his own band members, and others in the industry as well. Most recently, Lewis swears it’s not a knock, but his words could easily be construed as just that. Lewis on Kip[…]

October 27, 2021

WHAT’S A LOAD-IN? … An Open Letter to Todd La Torre of Queensryche

Metal Sludge — Hello everyone, thanks for checking in with Metal Sludge and your continued support is greatly appreciated. I am sure some of you are wondering… What could this “Open Letter” possibly be about? Well, first of all it’s about respect, and secondly it’s about knowing your place. And sometimes people need to be called out, and put in their place. You see… every once in a while someone says or does something, that[…]

October 26, 2021

SPOOKY SLUDGE … Metal Sludge’s “Dirty Dozen” — 12 scary rock songs perfect for Halloween

LOS ANGELES — Remember when your parents said how scary the Beatles were? Times have changed, but a big part of rock’s appeal has remained a certain darkness that’s stil best online pharmacy with fast delivery pregabalin for sale with the lowest prices today in the USA l around today. With Halloween rolling around, what better time to unleash Metal Sludge’s version of 12 scary songs for the ages. For this spooky spectacular we’ve included[…]

October 26, 2021

TRICK OR TREAT … Donnie Vie on Chip Z’Nuff’s lineup: “Enuff Z’Nuff is like a Turd in a Snickers Wrapper”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with The Classic Metal Show, former Enuff Z’Nuff singer and songwriter Donnie Vie is the guest. Vie talks at length with CMS co-host Chris Akin and doesn’t hold his tongue when the subject of his former band and co-founding band-mate Chip Z’Nuff comes up. “I proposed doing shows with them (Enuff Z’Nuff) again, and um… he (Chip Z’Nuff) shot it down. He wanted nothing to do with[…]

October 21, 2021

BACH MCGHEE … Former Skid Row Manager Doc McGhee Recalls Trying to Explain to Sebastian Bach why he was not Receiving Publishing Royalties

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with Golden Robot‘s “Conversations With…” video podcast, veteran talent manager Doc McGhee, who has worked with KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, BON JOVI and SKID ROW, among many others, spoke about the importance of musical chemistry within a band and the role of a lead singer in any group. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Bands are like marriages, okay? And you have problems keeping any band together. And more bands[…]

October 20, 2021

CONCERT VAX? … Are you Vaccinated with the Covid Vaccine? Take Our Poll Here

Metal Sludge — We’re not taking any side here, just sharing a simple poll, that we have added to our Twitter. With all the opinions, concerns and new mandates and rules, it seems that some states are starting to ask for concert or club goers to be vaccinated. Some cities, regions and states are starting to require the vaccine, to attend restaurants, and various events, from concerts to sporting events. Live Nation has joined a[…]

October 20, 2021

TMZ REPORTS … Tawny Kitaen Died from Heart Disease, with Opioids a Contributing Factor

TMZ — Tawny Kitaen, the late actress who starred in “Bachelor Party” and whose personal life was filled with radical ups and downs, died from heart issues … this according to her autopsy. According to the Orange County Coroner’s Office, Tawny’s official cause of death is dilated cardiomyopathy … the most common type of heart disease. Other contributing factors include clogged arteries, antidepressants, sedatives, Tylenol, nerve pain medication and opioids. TMZ broke the story …[…]

October 20, 2021

L.A. OUTS … Phil Lewis reveals that Scot Coogan is Out, after he ‘Decided to Quit’ L.A. Guns

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Metal-Rules, L.A. Guns frontman Phil Lewis has revealed their drum Scot Coogan has “Decided to quit” the band. Lewis talked at length with Robert Cavuoto for Metal-Rules about all things related to the band and their new up coming release “Checkered Past” due next month from Frontiers Records. A few excerpts from Lewis’ interview with Cavuoto can be seen below. ——————————————- Robert Cavuoto: This record seems[…]

October 20, 2021

MIGHT AS WELL JUMP … Wolfgang Van Halen falls out of tour bus sprains his ankle, in walking boot 4-6 weeks

Metal Sludge — In a brand new social media post, Wolf Van Halen has detailed his morning, and it didn’t start out good. Van Halen wrote on his twitter: “Ate shit walking off the bus this morning and sprained the FUCK outta my ankle. Now I gotta rock this boot for 4-6 weeks. Looks like this boot’s gonna get some show experience. We’ll seeya tonight, Huntsville.” Wolf is the son of the late great Eddie[…]

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