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July 17, 2014

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, "I got six DUIs (for) driving drunk. I think I've driven drunk more than I did sober."

Ex W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes; “I got six DUIs driving drunk. I think I’ve driven drunk more than I did sober” Seiska TV — Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who is perhaps best known for the infamous scene in the “The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years” movie in which he can be seen guzzling vodka in his pool, says that he became sober nearly 20 years ago after being ordered by the court to attend[…]

July 11, 2014

Bret Michaels now has his own salad at the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh.

Bret Michaels now has his own salad at the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh. Hard Rock Cafe — On July 2, POISON frontman rocker and Pittsburgh-area native Bret Michaels stopped by Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh to introduce the new Bret Salad, as well as celebrate his personal guitar donation to Hard Rock‘s world-famous memorabilia collection. Michaels‘ menu item, the Nicoise Salad, will feature grilled tuna filet on a bed of bibb lettuce, mixed greens with green beans, grape tomatoes, hardboiled[…]

July 11, 2014

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes; "I ain't going back to America… At all. I left. Gone, History. I sold everything I had there. I left my dog there…"

Ex W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes says; “I ain’t going back to America.” Riff Mag — Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who recently relocated to Cannes, France with his wife, is searching for musicians to join him in a new project called MEAN MAN. Speaking to Riff-Mag.com at last month’s Hellfest in Clisson, France, Holmes said (see video below): “I left in February, L.A., I left — gone. I don’t plan on going back. I’m gone. I ain’t going back to America… At all.[…]

July 10, 2014

Former MTV VJ Riki Rachtman to travel 8,000 miles (1 lap) around America on summer Harley-Davidson ride.

Former MTV Vj Riki Rachtman to travel 8,000 miles (1 lap) around America on summer Harley-Davidson ride. Los Angeles — And he’s off! Riki Rachtman is on his Harley-Davidson right now and on his way to drive 8,000 miles around the United States of America. The former MTV Vj and Cathouse co-founder is calling it RIKI’S RIDE, and is gonna do 1 lap around America. This is the equivalent of driving the Daytona 500 sixteen[…]

July 9, 2014

Rockesha promoter could face legal action from Wisconsin area Expo Center after cancelled concert and his failure to pay rent.

Rockesha promoter could face legal action from Wisconsin area Expo Center after cancelled concert and failure to pay rent. Wisconsin — The Waukesha County Expo Center tells WISN 12 News it may move forward with legal action after the promoter of Rockesha canceled the event last month. Waukesha County Expo Center manager Teri Adlam said the concert promoter who signed a contract to put on Rockesha on June 21, still owes rent. “Two[…]

July 9, 2014

Stephen Pearcy responds to Juan Croucier’s recent facebook comments on the state of Ratt

Stephen Pearcy responds to Juan Croucier’s recent facebook comments about the state of Ratt. Los Angeles – Last week Juan Courcier engaged a few fans on his official Facebook and answered a few questions regarding the band Ratt. Croucier said, “We are not broken up” and continued with “Things are on hold at the moment.” That full original story can be found on Metal Sludge right HERE. Now yesterday in the Metal Sludge[…]

July 2, 2014

80's In The Park announces full line-up for Florida music festival September 26, 27 & 28.

80’s In The Park announces full line-up for the 3 day Florida music festival. Melbourne, Florida — 80’s in the Park is a three day celebration of everything 80’s. From popular bands of the decade to iconic movie & TV cars, the event will offer something for everyone. The top 40 hits of your decade will fill the air performed by the original artists while you play vintage arcade games like Ms. Pacman and Space invaders. Great tribute[…]

June 12, 2014

Russ DWarf thanks fans, friends, police & paramedics for support after Killer Dwarfs terrible tour accident.

Russ DWarf thanks fans, friends, police and paramedics for support after Killer Dwarfs terrible tour accident. Canada — Killer Dwarfs frontman Russ DWarf has posted a thank you message on his official Facebook. It’s not just any thank you message though. It’s a message to those who reached out to and helped the Canadian rock singer after his band was involved in a terrible freeway accident. Metal Sludge reported on the May 26th accident[…]

June 6, 2014

Axl Rose's ex personal manager predicts Guns N' Roses reunion within 2 years!

Axl Rose’s former personal manager predicts Guns N’ Roses reunion within 2 years! Could a reunion of the classic Guns N’ Roses lineup take place in the next two years? Craig Duswalt, Axl Rose‘s personal manager from the group’s ‘Use Your Illusion’ tour, believes it could happen. These comments come on the heels of the release of Duswalt’s memoir, ‘Welcome To My Jungle.’ Seeing as how the time he spent with the group[…]

June 4, 2014

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Rock documentary “Inside L.A. Metal” premieres in Hollywood in a rousing success

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Rock documentary “Inside L.A. Metal” premieres in Hollywood in a rousing success By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large LOS ANGELES — The heavily anticipated rock documentary film “Inside L.A Metal” celebrated its screen opening on Tuesday, June 3 at the Beverly Theatre, and oh what a star-studded spectacle the event was. Produced and written by California freelance journalist Bob Nalbandian, the movie is primed to be a huge[…]