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Sebastian Bach on why Skid Row reunion hasn't happened: "If you put a gun to my head, I couldn't tell you. They're happy doing what they're doing. I think it's an insult to everybody who ever bought a record."

  Blabbermouth  —  In the brand new issue of Revolver, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach answered a few questions posted by the magazine’s readers. Asked why a SKID ROW reunion hasn’t happened yet after he spent the past few years “teasing” it, Bach replied: “I wasn’t teasing. I go onstage every night and I sing my songs. Those are my songs. That’s my voice. I’m part owner of the band, but it’s not my call.” Pressed on what caused such bad blood between him and the rest[…]

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Nikki Sixx reacts to his double hernia surgery: “It feels like I got kicked in the stomach by a horse”

  Nikki Sixx reacts to his double hernia surgery: “It feels like I got kicked in the stomach by a horse”   No, that wasn’t a guitar face you saw as Nikki Sixx wrapped up the initial string of dates on Motley Crue‘s Final Tour. He was actually in pain. In fact, Sixx was battling through a pretty serious medical condition — one that he’s finally been able to address, now that the band is on a short break. “I[…]

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Legendary Photographer GENE KIRKLAND Unearths Rare Images of Rock History's Greatest Moments

  Legendary Photographer GENE KIRKLAND Unearths Rare Images of Rock History’s Greatest Moments Blabbermouth — Legendary rock and roll photographer Gene Kirkland, who is recognized worldwide for photographing the biggest names in rock and metal throughout the ’80s and ’90s, has opened up his archives for the first time in history. Twelve months ago, Kirkland teamed up with Black Lightning Gallery to unearth a generous stash of shots that had remained hidden and locked away since those glory days —[…]

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House of Blues on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood on the way out, new hotels coming in.

  House of Blues on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood out, new hotels    West Hollywood, CA – (FOX 11) The sights and sounds of the Sunset Strip are set to change as plans are in motion for the famed House Of Blues to be torn down and new luxury hotelsto rise in its’ place. Hotel investors AECOM Capitol, CIM Group and the famed hotelier Ian Schrager have started projects to develop along a mile-and-a-half stretch of[…]

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Wildside to release feature length documentary on band history from Sunset Strip through current day

    Wildside to release feature length documentary   Hollywood — Straight from the Sunset Strip comes the story of one of Hollywood’s best, but almost forgotten bands. Wildside may have faded, but the band’s 1992 Capitol Records debut “Under the influence” has remained a fan fave of hairband fans for years. Wildside caught the very tail end of what was once a promising breeding ground for gold and platinum selling rock bands. The famed street[…]

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Ratt fans take initiative to replace Stephen Pearcy as band vocalist using the groups very own live tracks for online audition!

      Ratt fans take initiative to replace Stephen Pearcy as band vocalist using the groups very own live tracks. Ratt  —  Stephen Pearcy officially announced his departure from the Los Angeles based Ratt in April with this Metal Sludge exclusive. But it’s been some time since anyone has heard anything from the Ratt camp. No Bobby Blotzer rants since his facebook went dark, and not a peep from Warren DeMartini or Carlos Cavazo. But that is expected as neither have[…]

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SPEED IT UP PLEASE – No word from Enuff Z'Nuff's Vie after accusations of making meth

  SPEED IT UP PLEASE No word from Enuff Z’Nuff’s Vie after accusations of making meth By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large   LOS ANGELES — One day after a former roommate in Tennessee publicly accused talented but troubled former Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie of attempting to manufacture methamphetamine, Vie has ignored several attempts to give his own side of the story. An acquaintance with close ties said Vie claims to have read[…]

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Hard rock guitar virtuoso Howie Simon issues first ever solo single.

  Guitar virtuoso Howie Simon issues first ever solo single.   Facebook —  Who is Howie Simon? That’s what we said, but then we pressed google and after a minute of browsing we remembered he’s a ripping guitarist who shreds faces and melts minds with his riffs. Simon recently released his first ever solo single “Never see me cry”.  This is kind of a big deal for him as he’s been backing up everyone else for[…]

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Bang Tango returns with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson.

    Bang Tango returns with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson After laying low and taking a much needed break for nearly a year, BANG TANGO featuring original founding frontman Joe Lesté  will be returning to the road to celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary, rejuvenated and re-energized with the addition of former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson and a renewed sense of excitement and focus. “Rowan has been a huge breath of fresh air for us”  says Lesté  – “ We have always[…]

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