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DRUM WAR … Stryper’s Michael Sweet compares his brother Robert to Tommy Lee: “Robert would play circles around him. The problem is popularity. Tommy obviously has more fans and plays to larger crowds”

“Put them both side by side (now) in a room and see who wins.” — Michael Sweet on his brother Robert Sweet in a drum battle with Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe SOCIAL MEDIA — Michael Sweet has commented on social media and once again his output is goofy to say the least. The Stryper frontman, main song-writer and chief cry-baby has come out with an opinion about his brother Robert Sweet‘s drumming ability, comparing[…]

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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler – Date: April 26th 2005

“Not a very nice person.” — Geezer Butler on Don Arden METAL SLUDGE — In another of our series of Classic Sludge throw-back interviews, today we’re taking a trip back 2 full decades to the spring of 2005. Welcome to our 20 Questions with Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler as we published it back on April 26th 2005. Below are the exact questions we asked, and the exact answers Geezer gave us when we published[…]

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RIP … Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.” — The Osbourne Family Metal Sludge — TMZ is reporting that The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne has died. We are sharing TMZ‘s article below as updates continue. Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76 Legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne has died … TMZ has learned. In a statement, the Osbourne family says Ozzy[…]

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SHOTGUN MESSIAH ….. Harry Cody says there is a chance that he and the band just might release new music and even go on tour >Video Interview<

“I’ve also been recording songs with Zinny Zan, the singer from the first album.” — Harry Cody / Shotgun Messiah YOUTUBE — Who is ready for a reunion with an 80’s hair metal band who hasn’t been seen or heard from in more than 30 years? Well… if so… then read on. The Session Solos youtube channel features interviews with mainly guitar players and their latest, Episode 13 is with somewhat of a rock n’[…]

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FLYING HIGH … Tommy Aldridge tells Get On The Bus what really happened the day Randy Rhoads died; “I was there”

“There were some things going on, that just shouldn’t have been going on.” — Tommy Aldridge CALIFORNIA — Get On The Bus have dropped their latest video interview and the subject is drum legend Tommy Aldridge. Aldridge, 74, has had a very storied career from his time in the early 70’s with Black Oak Arkansas, to stints recording and touring with; Pat Travers, Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne and Whitesnake. Over the better part of 6[…]

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HUGE LAWSUIT … Dave Navarro and Jane’s Addiction bandmates sue Perry Farrell for $10,000,000.00 over 2024 onstage meltdown

LOS ANGELES, California — If at first you don’t succeed, sue them! A mind-boggling massive lawsuit has been filed against Perry Farrell by his Jane’s Addicition band-mates. Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins together have filed a $10,000,000.00 lawsuit against the band’s frontman and Lollapalooza founder. The TMZ website have posted details regarding the lawsuit and we have shared it below. Dave NavarroSues Perry Farrell For Assault, Battery …Band Wants at Least $10 Million!!! Dave Navarro is[…]

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HEAVY METAL … Get On The Bus chats with John Bush of Armored Saint, who talks his time in Anthrax and how he almost joined Metallica

“Joey Belladonna was always a great singer and super unique sounding.” — John Bush / Armored Saint LOS ANGELES, California — The latest episode of the Get On The Bus youtube channel sits down with metal front-man John Bush. Bush is mostly known for his work with a Los Angeles based band he helped co-found in Armored Saint, but he also fronted the New York based Anthrax as well for a period from the 1990’s[…]

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JPEARLTV … Jizzy Pearl says signing with Golden Robot or Frontiers Music are not ‘Real Record Deals’, it’s not the same thing as signing an ‘Old School Record Deal’

“Living in L.A. or even in Las Vegas, you always hear about delusional musicians, you can kind of feel sorry for ’em, after-all they’re only hurting themselves… well… or, the girl they are mooching off of.” — Jizzy Pearl – Love/Hate LAS VEGAS, Nevada — In the latest episode on his JPearlTV Youtube channel, rock n’ roll veteran Jizzy Pearl talks about real record deals and the sins of the Sunset Strip. Pearl is no[…]

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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Femme Fatale’s Lorraine Lewis ‘Don’t you always swallow?’ – Date: April 23rd 2002

“Don’t you always swallow?” — Lorraine Lewis / Femme Fatale METAL SLUDGE — In another of our series of Classic Sludge throw-back interviews, today we’re digging up another awesome gem! Check it out below as we all take a trip back to 2002 when we interviewed Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale fame. As most know, Lorraine recently dropped a brand new single/video “Living Like There’s No Tomorrow” on Cleopatra Records. In addition, Lorraine is back[…]

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HEALTH ALERT … OZ FOX has been advised by Doctors to ‘Avoid Extended or Intense Touring’, STRYPER will once again enlist Howie Simon to fill-in for the band’s 2025 Latin America Tour

“Following recent medical advice, Oz Fox has been advised to avoid extended or intense touring. With his full support, Stryper will tour Latin America this summer with guitarist Howie Simon, who has filled in previously.” — STRYPER LOS ANGELES, California — Unfortunate news from the STRYPER camp as the band announce more health concerns for their guitarist Oz Fox. Fox has been dealing with health issues since a late-night fall after a Las Vegas jam[…]

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