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WE HAD A CONFLICT … Andrew Freeman on Great White: “I Was Completely Ghosted” after our split and “(They had a) Very Dysfunctional Relationship with Jack Russell”

“You know, but I’ll tell ya, I haven’t heard from one of those guys, in two years. Completely ghosted (me). And I really helped them out, and they just… you know, so for me to be positive about it, I can’t be positive about it.” — Andrew Freeman on Great White Metal Sludge — On a brand new episode of Chris Akin Presents (shared below) with host Chris Akin, former Great White frontman Andrew Freeman[…]

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BULLETBOYS SAY … An Official Statement from BulletBoys explains decision to ‘Let go’ of and ‘Dismiss’ recent Band Members and Manager

Metal Sludge — After our recent post about the BulletBoys welcoming back original bassist and co-founder Lonnie Vencent, we’ve received incoming via email from the band’s new management team. The band’s leader Marq Torien first informed us via his official Instagram account that our recent article included information that was according to the frontman… ‘false‘. In our Metal Sludge article from earlier in the week ‘HE’S BACK … BulletBoys welcome back Original Bassist and Co-Founder[…]

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RIP … Industry A&R Guru and Music Referral Expert Barry Squire, Dead at 70

Metal Sludge — Sad news from the Los Angeles music scene as we report on the passing of Barry Squire. Squire was a long-standing fixture on the Sunset Strip, in Hollywood and around the Southern California music scene for more than 40 years. According to a industry friend and source, Squire had recently battled some health issues, including being hospitalized in recent weeks but word was that he was eventually released to go home. Our[…]

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YOU ARE UNDER ARREST … Metal Sludge’s Top 10 Rock Stars who wore a Service Hat

YOU ARE UNDER ARREST Metal Sludge’s Top 10 Rock Stars who wore a Service Hat ————————————————————————— Looking back at some of the coolest lists we ever published… and this is 1 of them! This was first shared on Metal Sludge way back in 2018… wow… a half dozen years ago… and it’s still an awesome read. Go check it out and share with some friends… Stay tuned to Metal Sludge, because you never know what will[…]

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DAVE’S NOT HERE … The Best Of All Worlds Tour featuring Hagar, Anthony, Satriani and Aronoff announce Vegas Residency April 30th – May 17th 2025

Metal Sludge — Sammy Hagar and his The Best Of All Worlds tour is hitting Las Vegas for an official residency in 2025. Hagar, also known as the Red Rocker along with his All-Star band, have announced they are coming to Las Vegas for their first official residency. Hagar who handles most of the Lead Vocals and Guitars, is bringing along his star-studded band featuring Michael Anthony (Van Halen, Chickenfoot) on Bass, Joe Satriani on[…]

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OUCH … Dave Mustaine of Megadeth Agrees to Shell Out $1.4M to Settle Lawsuit with his Former Manager whom he Fired in 2023

Metal Sludge — Megadeth singer, song-writer, guitarist and founder Dave Mustaine is roughly $1,400,000.00 lighter in his bank account after agreeing to settle a lawsuit. Mustaine was sued by his former manager Cory Brennan and his Five B Artist Management company after Megadave unceremoniously fired the near decade long manager back in April of 2023. The word is, Mustaine opted to settle to avoid litigation going any further. The following below was shared on Blabbermouth[…]

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SURF’S UP … Guitar Center Floods in California after Car Accident Shears Off Fire Hyrdant >Videos<

Metal Sludge — In a brand new video, the Sherman Oaks California based Guitar Center has experienced a massive flood. According to a social media post there is a video that shows a river-like stream of water cascading down the stairway from one floor to another inside the popular music chain. The video footage is shocking for sure as the white-water looks like something you would see from massive rains and not expect to see[…]

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Michael Monroe, Faster Pussycat and Odin to perform at Annual Rainbow Parking Lot Bash, April 13th 2025

Metal Sludge — The annual Rainbow Bar & Grill Parking Lot Party lineup and date have been announced. The yearly events happen in the spring and the fall, and the spring 2025 date has been set for Sunday April 13th 2025. The lineup will celebrate the venue’s 53rd Anniversary and be headlined by Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks) with direct support coming from Faster Pussycat. Also appearing are Hollywood legends ODIN, along with Black Oak Arkansas[…]

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Paul Stanley is a guest on Steve-O’s Wild Ride! podcast: “Dimebag is burried (in a KISS Kasket) God Bless Him, that’s what he wanted”

“Dimebag is burried (in a KISS Kasket) God Bless Him, that’s what he wanted” — Paul Stanley Metal Sludge — In a brand new episode of Steve-O’s Wild Ride podcast, the guest is none other than KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Stanley talks openly about his life from early humble beginnings to all the various phases of KISS past, present and future. The KISS co-founder shares positivity throughout the near 90 minute interview which culminates with[…]

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MEMORY LANE … RIKI RACHTMAN lets it all hang out on the IDIOTS IN BARS Podcast

“It was awesome… it was very dangerous, and yeah we lost a lot of friends but it was great.” — Riki Rachtman talking about the scene in Hollywood in the 80’s Metal Sludge — Riki Rachtman was recently a guest on the Idiots In Bars podcast and covered a lot of bases on his past, the present, and a peak into his future as well. Rachtman and the Idiots In Bars hosts Chris and Rayen[…]

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