Various Sludge

September 24, 2014

Jeff LaBar talks about new solo release, Gene Simmons, his bout with Heroin and getting pulled over while smoking Crack

Izzy Presley’s Another FN’ Podcast — Jeff LaBar, Cinderella’s guitar player joined Izzy Presley on Another FN’ Podcast to talk about his new record “One For The Road”, which is available now via iTunes, Amazon, RAT PAK records, and Best Buy. While talking about the record, LaBar tells stories about he and former Skid Row front man Sebastian Bach ended up rooming together at theMoscow Music Peace Festival because then Skids drummer, Rob Affuso booted Bach from their room. He also talked about how Tom Keifer gave him a[…]

September 22, 2014

Scotty Griffin breaks silence on his L.A. Guns departure: "I was kicked out, plain and simple. Or, as it was exactly worded "Phil has decided the band is going to move forward without you."

Scotty Griffin breaks silence on L.A. Guns: “I was kicked out, plain and simple. Or, as it was exactly worded “Phil has decided the band is going to move forward without you.” Facebook — L.A. Guns posted a message yesterday that the band and Griffin had decided to “part ways”. We put that article up right HERE. Now it seems that Scotty Griffin has come forward and has something to say about his recent departure.[…]

September 16, 2014

Bret Michaels on Poison tour plans for 2015, "It looks like it will happen"

Bret Michaels on Poison tour plans for 2015, “It looks like it will happen” Ultimate Classic Rock — Perhaps there’s something to this idea of Poison touring next year. Frontman Bret Michaels is also talking about 2015 dates, a week after drummer Rikki Rockett first mentioned the possibility. “It looks like it will happen,” Michaels told Cleveland Scene. “It’s been a few years. We just want to put together the right package and show to celebrate with everyone.” Poison[…]

September 16, 2014

Vince Neil says Motley Crue will play final show at "Whisky-A-Go-Go" on 35th Anniversary

Vince Neil says Motley Crue will play final show at “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on 35th Anniversary Las Vegas — According to Las Vegas Weekly, there are tentative plans for MÖTLEY CRÜE to end its “The Final Tour” by playing “couple of nights” in Las Vegas in late 2015 and finishing off with a few shows in the band’s hometown of Los Angeles. “Rumor has it, the last few shows are going to be Vegas and L.A., because we wanted[…]

September 15, 2014

Metal Sludge's Top 12 Most Shocking Death's Of The Biggest 80's Rock Stars

Metal Sludge’s Top 12 Most Shocking Death’s Of The Biggest 80’s Rock Stars By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large “Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them.” George Eliot No one wants to die, but it’s an inevitable part of life – sometimes sooner, sometimes later. In this Metal Sludge compilation, we examine 12 rock and roll deaths that shook the music industry to its core. When you look back[…]

September 14, 2014

Former W.A.S.P. drummer injured in Florida auto accident

Former W.A.S.P. drummer injured in auto accident Florida – Former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland was involved in an automobile accident in Florida. Howland posted about the accident on his official facebook page today and stated: “I’m home, laying on my ass completely still cuz if I move, stuff hurts.” Howland continued; “Yesterday was a nightmare.” Howland has an extensive career which includes performing on 10 different W.A.S.P. releases spanning 15 years. Metal Sludge Accidental Sludge

September 12, 2014

Poison bassist Bobby Dall takes the stage with Devil City Angels at Florida club show

Poison bassist Bobby Dall takes the stage with Devil City Angels at Florida club show Youtube – Bobby Dall showed up for a Devil City Angels show at “Bourbon Street” in New Port Richey, Florida last week. The Poison bassist took the stage with Poison band mate Rikki Rockett (drums), Tracii Guns on guitar and frontman Brandon Gibbs. The band jammed Poison’s “Nothin’ But A Good Time” which went to #6 on the Billboard[…]

September 10, 2014

'INSIDE METAL: THE PIONEERS OF LA HARD ROCK AND METAL” DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES, FEATURES THE BIGGEST NAMES OF '80S METAL

THE CREATORS OF ‘INSIDE METAL: THE PIONEERS OF LA HARD ROCK AND METAL” DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES, WHICH FEATURES THE BIGGEST NAMES OF ’80S METAL, OFFERS METAL FANS A CHANCE TO BE INCLUDED IN THESE HISTORICAL MOVIES THOUGH FANBACKED Los Angeles — The early ’80s metal scene in Los Angeles has become legendary, as it spawned such worldwide headliners as Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Dokken, W.A.S.P., and originally, Metallica (before the latter relocated to San Francisco). And the new[…]

September 9, 2014

JOHN CORABI's 20th-Anniversary Tour Of MÖTLEY CRÜE's 1994 Album To Kick Off In October

John Corabi talks about performing Motley Crue album in full for 20th anniversary Blabbermouth — John Corabi, former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNION, has revealed more details about his upcoming tour during which he will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the MÖTLEY CRÜE album that he appeared on by performing most of the songs from the LP with his backing band. Corabi originally joined CRÜE in 1992 as the replacement for the group’s original singer, Vince Neil, who was fired[…]

September 8, 2014

Don Dokken added to "80's in the Park" music festival in Melbourne Florida, Sept. 26-28 2014

Don Dokken added to “80’s in the Park” music festival in Melbourne Florida, Sept. 26-28 2014 Melbourne, Florida — Devoted to celebrating the music and lifestyle of the 1980s, the 80s in the Park outdoor music festival will be making it’s second annual appearance at Wickham Park Pavilion in Melbourne, Florida. This year’s event boasts a roster studded with veteran artists of the era predominantly focused towards hard rock and glam metal, with a few subtle[…]