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“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road.” — Jack Russell Metal Sludge — News has just hit the wire that former Great White singer Jack Russell has officially retired from touring. Metal Sludge has recently reported on multiple dates where the singer’s band Jack Russell’s Great White was forced to postpone
Some rock stars are so cool, they have to wear shades. Buddy Holly might have been the first, and John Lennon was also famous for his eye wear. These days, rockers wear shades sometimes because they have to – bright light sensitivity is a main reason – but often because of the image factor. While there is no real stigma
“I played in Knoxville. The venue was massive – probably over 1,000 capacity – and 85 people showed up!” — Riki Rachtman on his One Foot in the Gutter Tour LOS ANGELES – His fascinating life a series of wild ups and downs, Riki Rachtman plans to go out with a bang. He’s expected to perform what figures to be
Editor’s Note: Because it’s fun to go back, we’ve decided to re-share this old skool Top 10 list we did way back in the fall of 2012. It’s been more than a decade, so it’s safe to say all of the below numbers have increased and then-some, imagine the L.A. Guns band’s body count? Sadly we have lost some of
Metal Sludge — June 25th 1994 the American Noize Fan Forum was held in Burbank California at The Hilton Hotel and convention center and the weekend event hosted bands, performances, industry types and was attended by fans from around the world. The event was basically a NAMM type of convention but geared more towards fans and organized by American Noiz
“The group released its 2000 single, “Butterfly,” which rocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. Their debut album, “The Gift Of Game,” was also a success, selling more than 1.5 million copies.” — TMZ Metal Sludge — Sad news as we report the passing of Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock. Shellshock real name Seth Binzer died
“Somebody got into my Facebook thing here likely for the fact that I am a political poster, there’s no hiding the fact that I’ve always supported the Republican party and especially with the great Donald Trump, so somebody’s trying to stir something up here I don’t understand what it is.” — Bobby Blotzer Metal Sludge — Former Ratt drummer Bobby
“Poison is the fifth generation of Rock N’ Roll” — Rikki Rockett / 1986 Metal Sludge — Well, it appears Rikki Rockett was in fact correct! We should give him a crystal ball, and ask him for the winning Lottery numbers next. With that… let’s all go back in time and take a look at Rikki Rockett‘s letter and resume
“I think about my Father, and Brother every day… and it’s never stopped.” — Stevie Rachelle Metal Sludge — No… this is not about music, or rock n’ roll… but it is about me and here it is. I want this message to reach far and wide… to as many people as possible, and give any parent, any couple, any
“MCA Records passed on us because of the poor product we produced for them. Not because of grunge.” — Mick O’Brien of Lypswitch LOS ANGELES –Of all the former Sunset Strip headliners who came this-close to making it big before Grunge rose its ugly head, Lypswitch is among the handful that stood out. They had the usual glammed-up image that
