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F-BOMB MELTDOWN … Sebastian Bach goes on a Twitter tirade feuding with a fan about Skid Row song credits

Blabbermouth — Sebastian Bach has shot down a fan’s claim that he didn’t contribute to the songwriting on SKID ROW‘s debut album. Bach joined SKID ROW in 1988 as the replacement for the band’s original lead singer Matt Fallon, who sang on demo versions of songs that were eventually re-recorded for SKID ROW‘s multi-platinum 1989 eponymous LP. Earlier today, Bach weighed in on a Twitter discussion between SKID ROW fans in response to the announcement[…]

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TAKE III … Rough Cutt gets ready to release “III” featuring Shortino, Derakh and Thorne with Special Guest former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo

Metal Sludge — As the world is slowly coming back to life from the Covid craze, there are also some surprises that are popping up in the way of music. One of them is new music from the 80’s heavy metal group Rough Cutt courtesy of the DDR Music Group. Rough Cutt have reemerged featuring classic era members Paul Shortino (Vocals), Amir Derakh (Guitars) and Matt Thorne (Bass). Adding to the surprises, the group have[…]

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STINKS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT … David Ellefson admits in Police report to ‘Sexting’ and sending ‘Masturbation Videos’ to Dutch Teenager

Rolling Stone — New details have emerged regarding the incidents that led former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson to file revenge-porn charges against the person who leaked compromising video of his online sexual interactions with a fan. Ellefson, the longtime Megadeth bassist who joined the band during its formative years, admitted to police in a report obtained by Rolling Stone that he had been sexting with a Dutch teenager who had captured video of their encounters[…]

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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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