The G-SPOT by Gerry Gittelson

August 1, 2022

L.A. IMPOSTER … Woman leaves L.A. Guns show “I know what Phil Lewis looks like, and that’s not him” calls them a good cover band

Metal Sludge — The final concert of the Sonic Slam Tour has taken place over the weekend and the summer run for the 3 band package is done for now. Fans of the 80’s have been enjoying the tour as it’s one of the more popular themed tours featuring headliner Tom Keifer of Cinderella, L.A. Guns and openers Faster Pussycat. There is no doubting that the overwhelming majority of reviews have been positive and have[…]

July 28, 2022

PINKY SWEAR? … Ron Young to Fans: “I Will Not Be Fat… I Will Not Mumble Through Words” and “The Band Won’t Be Playing To Prerecorded Tracks” on upcoming Little Caesar Tour

Metal Sludge — In a new post on his official Facebook page, Little Caesar singer Ron Young has a message for fans. Young tells fans point blank; “On Little Caesar’s upcoming tour: I will not be fat.” The tattooed frontman also tells readers; “I will not mumble through words…” and “I will not point the mic out to the crowd for you all to sing the hard parts” and “The band won’t be playing to[…]

July 27, 2022

MY 2 CENTS – L.A. Guns “The Missing Point”… An Open Letter To L.A. Guns, Their Fans and Anyone Else Defending Them – By Stevie Rachelle

Metal Sludge — Because I can’t control my big mouth, I will let it flap some more. For anyone who hasn’t heard the news, L.A. Guns pulled a fast one on Saturday night July 23rd in Daytona Beach Florida, and the fans who attended that night’s Sonic Slam Tour stop were not very happy. In short, L.A. Guns showed up in their big fancy tour bus and at some point that day determined they did[…]

July 23, 2022

HOLLYWOOD … The 19th Annual Crüefest is set for Saturday July 30th at “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in Hollywood

Metal Sludge — It’s that time of year, and Crüefest is set for their 19th annual event at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” next weekend Saturday July 30th 2022. Over the nearly 2 decades this event has been taking place, there is a laundry list of 80’s rockers who have graced the historical stage and showed fans their monies worth. Featured guests have included; Steven Adler, (Guns N’ Roses), Jack Russell (Great White), Nadir D’Priest (London), Chip[…]

July 16, 2022

DIVER DAVE … David Lee Roth responds to Rolling Stone article on Eddie Van Halen and says: “Ed Was Culturally Illiterate”

Blabbermouth — VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth has responded to a recent controversial article on Rolling Stone, “Inside A Superfan’s Secret Friendship With Eddie Van Halen”, in which a former music journalist opened up about his supposed clandestine five-year correspondence with the late rock icon. In the article, Blair R. Fischer claims that the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist took the opportunity in one e-mail to eviscerate Roth over the fact that VAN HALEN couldn’t[…]

July 13, 2022

THE IRONY … Sebastian Bach appears in Dollar Loan Center advertisement that suggests their Loans could Pay for a Dental Emergency

Metal Sludge — In a new T.V. commercial for Dollar Loan Center, the star of the 60 second clip is none other than former Skid Row screamer Sebastian Bach. Bach, 54, as many know is a solo artist, Broadway star and a T.V. star too. Now the singer can add commercial star to his long resume of accomplishments. Bach is riding a Zamboni, which is primarily used to resurface, clean and smooth out the ice[…]

July 11, 2022

NEW MR. NICE GUY … Kane Roberts is rumored to be returning to the Alice Cooper Band to replace Nita Strauss

Metal Sludge — After a shocking announcement from Nita Strauss earlier today that she is leaving the Alice Cooper Band, the industry is asking where is she going and who is replacing her? Well, Metal Sludge has some answers, or what we feel are likely going to be the answers. The word is Nita is headed to perform with pop-star Demi Lovato. So if she is leaving the Alice Cooper Band, there is going to[…]

July 6, 2022

LOVE WALKS IN … Wolfgang Van Halen Proposes to Girlfriend Andraia Allsop and Tweets: “She said yes!!”

Metal Sludge — Wolfgang Van Halen has taken a big step in life and has proposed to his girlfriend Andraia Allsop. Van Halen tweeted from his official Twitter this morning writing: “She said yes!!” with 3 heart emojis and shared a photo of the two. Van Halen. 31, has been dating Allsop also 31, since December of 2015. Ironically, the pair have birthdays only 1 day apart, with hers on March 15th and his on[…]

June 28, 2022

SKID ROWZ … Sebastian Bach and former Skid Row band-mates appear in new ‘Breaking the Band’ episode on REELZ

Metal Sludge — In the latest episode of “Breaking the Band” on REELZ the feature group is Skid Row. The hour long show features former vocalist Sebastian Bach along with Skid Row members Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo (guitars) and Rachel Bolan (bass). Also included is the band’s former manager Doc McGhee. The band and Bach have been split since late 1996 and this episode gives viewers a first-hand account from the band-members themselves and former manager[…]

June 17, 2022

THE DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK … James Kottak Blames Sub-Par Show on Injuries from Falling Out of Bed at Four O’Clock in the Morning

Metal Sludge –– According to Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak, his sub-par performance at Sweden Rock was due to an injury he received falling out of bed. The drummer admits to using everyday over the counter pain medications like ibuprofen and Aleve, but not alcohol. Kottak spoke to Troy Patrick Farrell the host of This, That & The Other radio show and podcast to clear the air about the debacle in Sweden. Kottak publicly discussed[…]