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February 26, 2021

RATT REUNION … Stephen Pearcy schedules “Whisky-A-Go-Go” stream event (TBA), rumors are that Bobby Blotzer will play drums >UPDATED<

UPDATED: Fri. Feb. 26th 2021 Ratt main rodent Stephen Pearcy took to his Instagram on Thursday night sharing our Metal Sludge article headline about Bobby Blotzer appearing at the singer’s taping of a stream event. A secondary post from Pearcy also shows a blond haired man with his back to the singer standing next to a drum kit. Pearcy commented “Rehearsal tonight had swing” and shared the hashtag #drummerswhoplayyamaha while giving the camera a smirk[…]

February 25, 2021

NO ONE CARED … Love/Hate singer Jizzy Pearl recounts crucifying himself on the iconic Hollywood sign

Metal Sludge — In a new episode of Waste Some Time with Jason Green, Love/Hate singer Jizzy Pearl is the guest. Pearl has a lengthy resume of bands he’s performed with including; Ratt, Quiet Riot, L.A Guns and Adler’s Appetite. But even with holding down front-man duties in other people’s projects, Pearl has continued to push the Love/Hate brand a full 30+ years later. In this brand new 2021 interview, done quarantine style from his[…]

February 24, 2021

BOMB IS RIGHT … Sunbomb with Michael Sweet & Tracii Guns review: “All Throw-Away Demos… 2 Stars.”

Metal Sludge — Who has time to write reviews these days, besides complete music nerds who have no life. Well, I don’t have a life either…and no I am not a nerd, but I couldn’t help it after this hit my ears today. So… I decided to jot a few notes down about the latest from Frontiers Records. Not the airlines but that Italian based indy record label that puts out all the 80’s bands.[…]

February 22, 2021

NOT MAKING SENSE … Carlos Cavazo on Quiet Riot going forward without Frankie Banali: “I think it’s Stupid!”

Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo says that “it’s stupid” for the band to continue without drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983’s “Metal Health”, died last August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. In September, QUIET RIOT announced that it would carry on touring following Frankie‘s death. The band, which now features drummer Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE), played a[…]

February 19, 2021

ELDERLY GONE WILD … Sebastian Bach believes being in your 50s is Elderly, Demands Vaccine: “Give Me The F****** Shot!”

Metal Sludge — Sebastian Bach recently went on a Twitter rant about being in his 50s and demanding he get the Covid shot. Bach pleading on Twitter: “Can anybody in California hook me up with this shot? I have offers to travel and sing and I’m not doing either until I get the shot. I’m an old man don’t I qualify holy moly get me the f*** out of this house.” One fan tweeted to[…]

February 15, 2021

L.A. CHILDREN … Steve Riley reacts to recent comments made by L.A. Guns singer Phil Lewis: “It’s really childish”

Blabbermouth — Steve Riley has defended his version of L.A. GUNS against criticism from Phil Lewis, saying that his comments are “really childish.” Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by Lewis and guitarist Tracii Guns, which issued two well-received albums, “The Missing Peace” and “The Devil You Know”, plus the live release “Made In Milan”, under the L.A. GUNS name over the last four years. Riley‘s version[…]

February 4, 2021

RIP … Jani Lane’s 3rd wife Kimberly Nash-Lane has died

LOS ANGELES — Metal Sludge has learned that Kimberly Nash-Lane has died. Nash-Lane was the 3rd wife of the late Warrant singer Jani Lane. Lane was married to Nash-Lane at the time of his death in 2011. Reports are alleging that Nash-Lane was involved in some sort of auto-mobile accident and exited her car only to be struck and killed while doing so. Nash-Lane’s brother Justin Nash shared a photo with his sister on Facebook[…]

February 4, 2021

SUICIDE WATCH … Cops Swarm Marilyn Manson’s Hollywood Hills home for Welfare Check

TMZ — Marilyn Manson Cops Swarm House for Welfare Check … Days After Allegations of Abuse Marilyn Manson’s home was swarming with cops after a worried friend called concerned for the singer’s well-being… saying they’d been unable to get in touch with him for hours. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they received a call Wednesday for a welfare check by someone who said they hadn’t heard from the singer and were worried something may have[…]

February 1, 2021

BABY WIPES … Phil Lewis on Steve Riley’s ‘Renegades’ release: “It’s a Big Steaming Pile of Sh!t that was Written and Recorded in Two Weeks.”

Sleazeroxx — The badmouthing from one L.A. Guns entity in particular towards the other continues as lead vocalist Phil Lewis, who is now a member of guitarist Tracii Guns‘ version of L.A. Guns, had some harsh words to say about the album Renegades from drummer Steve Riley‘s version of the band. Lewis did not mince words with his reply comments to a Facebook thread started earlier today on the L.A. Guns Fan Page, which asked:[…]

January 28, 2021

DR. PHILGOOD … Nikki Sixx appears on Dr. Phil along with Bret Michaels to help clear the air with fan Tina who has been Catfished by impersonators

Blabbermouth — MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and POISON singer Bret Michaels need no introduction, as they have both been playing sold-out stadiums, packed with screaming and adoring fans, for years. On today’s episode of “Dr. Phil”, host Dr. Phil McGraw spoke with one of the musicians’ faithful followers, Tina, who claims to be more than just a fan. Tina‘s friend Vivian says Tina believes this because she is being catfished by someone pretending to[…]

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