The G-SPOT by Gerry Gittelson

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

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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

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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

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MEOW … L.A. Guns tease next studio album “Leopard Skin”, announce 2025 Tour Dates and Wish their fans a Happy Holidays

Metal Sludge — The Los Angeles based L.A. Guns have just announced their ne xenical online in the best USA pharmacy https://lafemmespa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wiki/wiki-xenical.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore xt studio album “Leopard Skin” will drop in early April of 2025 on Cleopatra Records. The band have also just released a string of tour dates coined the ‘Lucky MF’r Tour‘ for

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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

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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

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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

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