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TED BLASTS TOMMY … Ted Nugent calls Tommy Lee ‘A Convicted Felon, Domestic Violence Heroin Addict’

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with Blunt Force Truth, Ted Nugent discussed his recent appearance on Sammy Hagar‘s AXS TV reality series “Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar”. The outspoken conservative rocker, who is also an avid hunter, said (see video below): “Sammy Hagar just came out, and [we shot footage for] his ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip’ on AXS TV. The producers wouldn’t let him near me, even though he and[…]

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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali – Date: April 10th 2001

Metal Sludge — Taking a walk down memory lane with another Sludge Flashback from 2001. Today we revisit our 20 Questions with the late and great drummer, Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot. At the time, Kevin DuBrow was a big Metal Sludge fan and pushed Frankie to do our interview. Rip to both Kevin & Frankie… Metal Sludge will continue to help keep your music and memory alive and well. Below is the exact interview[…]

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NOSTRADAMUS … Eddie Van Halen: “If you are a musician you just play until the day you die. It’s not like, ‘I can’t wait to turn 65 and retire.'”

Metal Sludge — In the week since the sudden and shocking passing of Eddie Van Halen – a ton of content has been shared on social media from the classic era to more recent interviews and performances. An interview with Eddie as a guest at The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is a great candid piece with the legendary guitarist from early 2015. Van Halen talks about everything from his youth, growing up with[…]

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THEY’RE BACK … AC/DC release “Shot In The Dark” as first audio clip from next album “Power Up”

Metal Sludge — The long awaited return of AC/DC is upon us. The band have dropped a few teasers in recent weeks and have now released an official audio track for the new song “Shot In The Dark.” The full length release is titled “Power Up” and will hit the streets on November 13th 2020. There will be both a CD and Vinyl version available. For more info from Amazon read below. POWER UP is[…]

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RIP … Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65

Blabbermouth — Eddie Van Halen — the legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen — has died after a long battle with throat cancer … TMZ has learned. Sources directly connected to the rock star tell us … he died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica Tuesday. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie’s brother and drummer. We’re told in the last 72 hours, Eddie’s ongoing[…]

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TUFF Celebrates 30 year Anniversary (1985-2015) with vinyl release “Decadation”

GOT VINYL? TUFF Celebrates 30 year Anniversary (1985-2015) with vinyl release “Decadation” Los Angeles — Following suit with the vinyl craze Tuff will issue a limited edition 12″ platter in November titled “Decadation” through their own RLS Records. Tuff first formed in Phoenix Arizona in 1985, but made their biggest impact in Hollywood during the late 80’s. This first ever stateside vinyl release celebrates the exact time period that the Sunset Strip was on fire. The years 1988[…]

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ROCKLAHOMA encounters yet another battle with mother nature

  ABC NEWS —  A music festival in Oklahoma is being evacuated because of inclement weather. Officials with the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, about 50 miles west of Tulsa, urged attendees around 9 p.m. to head to their cars or the nearby camping area to wait out the incoming weather. They later stressed the campgrounds were not being evacuated. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says at least 15 highways have been closed across the state[…]

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ROWDY RODDY PIPER goes deep into the WWF vault on INAPPROPRIATE EARL

Los Angeles — I’m really not sure what to say about this man other than he is a true icon and wrestling legend!! Roderick “Roddy” George Toombs (born April 17, 1954), better known by his ring name “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, is a retired Canadian professional wrestler, film actor, and podcast host. Per a WWE “Legend’s Contract”, he makes occasional TV and promotional appearances for the company. In professional wrestling, he is best known for his[…]

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SEBASTIAN BACH still blames RACHEL BOLAN for SKID ROW not reuniting

Metal Injection — Sebastian Bach in a candid interview about why Skid Row is avoiding a reunion with him, radio airplay, his appearance on Trailer Park Boys and Gilmore Girls and more. Some of what Metal Injection covers is bullet pointed below. * Touring the world since 1989 * The Skid Row union, and how the band was offered a half million dollars for 2 shows, but the offers were turned down * Says Rachel[…]

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NICK SIMMONS talks with Dean DelRay of LET THERE BE TALK

LET THERE BE TALK — On this episode of LET THERE BE TALK my guest is Nick Simmons son of the God Of Thunder himself Gene Simmons from Kiss. Nick stops by and talks about what its like growing up a Simmons,his love for Led Zeppelin,Stand Up Comedy and visits 2 the Playboy Mansion. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!

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