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January 30, 2025

2 RATS … The Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini Super Duo add Carlos Cavazo, Blas Elias and Matt Thorne to lineup

“No” — Stephen Pearcy‘s answer when asked if Bobby Blotzer and Juan Croucier will be involved in the new project “My first choice is, doing it with this guy (Stephen Pearcy) singing man. I mean, I just F#@king love his voice.” — Warren DeMartini Metal Sludge — The new Super Duo featuring Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini of Ratt, have announced their lineup for their new project. While rock crowds have been screaming for a[…]

January 28, 2025

TOUR LIKE A BEAST … W.A.S.P. Announces Huge List of Tour Dates throughout EU/UK with Armored Saint for Summer & Fall 2025

“This tour showcases for the first time, that landmark First Album, Played in its Entirety, From Top to Bottom, most likely never to be repeated ever again. So be there and see these Winged Assassins, and witness this once in a lifetime event.” — Blackie Lawless Metal Sludge — Got any Raw Meat? Just when you thought it was safe to leave your house, the news has dropped that W.A.S.P. is coming to town once[…]

January 27, 2025

M3’PEAT … Disappointed Fans React to M3 Rock Festival’s 2025 Lineup Announcement: “Awful”, “Terrible”, “Blah”, “WTF?”, “Lame” & “Pass”

Concert News — What’s that old saying; “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it”? Well, sometimes it’s better to break the mold and step outside of your comfort zone. Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers says the exact opposite. “If it ain’t broke, break it, and (let’s) make it better.” Ballmer knows a thing or two about business, as he currently sits comfortably with $145 billion[…]

January 23, 2025

PEEK A BOO’B … Lorraine Lewis joins OnlyFans and promises Femme Fatale re-boot after a 6 year stint fronting Vixen

Metal Sludge — Well 2025 is off to rough start for some, and a great start for others, and if you are a fan of Lorraine Lewis, you might be one of those celebrating the new year and for damn good reason. Lewis has just announced she has officially joined OnlyFans! Yes, you read that correctly… OnlyFans. The rock n’ roll badass front-woman has some other stuff up her sleeve as well, or maybe if[…]

January 22, 2025

ROCK N’ ROLL TO THE RESCUE … Los Angeles area Musicians, Venues and Companies Help Contribute to L.A. Fire Relief

“The community came together and was very generous. The entire downstairs of the venue was filled with piles of donations, everything from clothes and jackets, to pet food, and children’s toys.” — Jake Perry / Whisky-A-Go-Go Promoter LOS ANGELES – The devastating fires that rocked Los Angeles has had quite an effect on the music scene, but what an inspiration how the community has united to help. The Whisky, the epicenter of the Sunset Strip,[…]

January 20, 2025

RIP … Guitarist John Sykes Dead at 65

Metal Sludge — Very sad news today in the world of Rock n’ Roll as we report on the passing of guitarist John Sykes. Sykes is respected as one of the great musicians from the 80’s era and his resume speaks loudly. The English born guitarist made his first big impact when he joined Tygers of Pan Tang in 1980 and contributed to recordings, tours and more for a few short years before moving on[…]

January 18, 2025

HE TALKS A LOT … METAL SLUDGE catches up with Bret Michaels guitarist PETE EVICK

“I grew up in one of those towns Mellencamp sang about, I love it now but spent a lot of time just trying to get out.” — Pete Evick LOS ANGELES – Pete Evick, longtime guitarist for Bret Michaels of Poison fame, has a new solo single, “Your Last One,” a catchy Americana-style song that would not feel lost on a Kid Rock album. It’s not over-the-top glam-rock like Poison, but the song has the[…]

January 12, 2025

POISONBOYS … Original BulletBoys guitarist Mick Sweda joins Poison’s Rikki Rockett to form new supergroup The Rockett Mafia

“Well, we’re starting out with covers. We’re kind of leaning toward a ’70s sort of vibe, things that [Rikki Rockett] and I grew up with.” — Mick Sweda original BulletBoys guitarist Metal Sludge — Rock fans of BulletBoys and Poison will be excited to hear about a brand new supergroup called The Rockett Mafia. The Rockett Mafia went public in the late fall of 2024 announcing their new collaboration and fans can expect the group[…]

January 10, 2025

POSTPONED … The ‘Celebration of The Music and Life of Jack Russell’ event at ‘Whisky’ has been postponed

Metal Sludge — After several days of crazy weather and horribly tragic fires in Southern California, the Jack Russell ‘Celebration of Music and Life‘ concert has been postponed. The event was scheduled for Tuesday January 14th 2025 at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, and according to sources, is already Sold Out. However, due to the recent fire-storms that have hit the Los Angeles and Southern California area, the organizers have decided[…]

January 6, 2025

KISS NEWS … Kiss Settle with Wig Stylist Who Said He Was Fired for Covid Complaints

“The band’s longtime stylist David Mathews claimed he was wrongfully terminated for pushing back against “unsafe” practices on tour.” — Nancy Dillon for Rolling Stone Magazine Metal Sludge — Kiss retired from touring back in December of 2023, but Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are still front page news just as 2025 gets started. In the latest from Kiss, the band’s co-founders and leaders Simmons and Stanley have reportedly reached a settlement with David Mathews[…]

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