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AND THE WINNER IS … Quiet Riot have Officially announced John Torra from Long Island New York as their New Lead Vocalist

September 21, 2026

Quiet Riot is… Johnny Kelly (Drums), Rudy Sarzo (Bass), John Torra (Vocals) & Alex Grossi (Guitars) METAL SLUDGE / September 21st 2026 – Quiet Riot have officially announced their new lead vocalist, and it’s the one and only, John Torra of Fire ‘N Ice. Quiet Riot took to social media just now and have released the following statement as shared below.

< < < < SO MANY SEASONS > > > > “What If… 42 Years Later” a True Story of Tragedy and Triumph by Stevie Rachelle

September 20, 2026

UPDATED: September 20th 2026 Hello, Stevie here… Just a quick note, I am re-sharing this story from a few years ago on my Brother Gib’s birth-date… he would have turned 67 today, but sadly with his untimely death he left the world just a few weeks after he turned 19. If you have followed or read any of my TUFF

BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November

September 16, 2026

HANOI ROCKS – All Photos By: Justin Thomas METAL SLUDGE / September 16th 2026 – Most every rock fan at some point in their life found out about the Finnish group Hanoi Rocks… we all watched as their influence was a huge part of the 80’s surge of Hair Metal and Glam Rock music. Hanoi Rocks fell short of having

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

September 14, 2026

Quiet Riot is…. Johnny Kelly (drums), Rudy Sarzo (bass), TBA (singer) and Alex Grossi (guitars) METAL SLUDGE / September 14th 2026 – In a brand-new social media post the band Quiet Riot have just uploaded and shared a band image with their next lead singer in a silhouette. The image includes classic bassist Rudy Sarzo, long-term-tenured guitarist Alex Grossi, Johnny Kelly

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

September 8, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / September 8th 2026 – Attention Southern California horror convention and rock n’ roll music fans… the Son of Monsterpalooza is coming to Burbank in October. The annual Son of Monsterpalooza convention returns Friday, Saturday and Sunday – October 9th, 10th and 11th 2026 – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center for a 3-day weekend. Event

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

September 3, 2026

SCORPIONS postpone their ‘Coming Home to Las Vegas’ September 2026 residency to 2027 METAL SLUDGE / September 3rd 2026 – German rock legends SCORPIONS have officially postponed their up coming Las Vegas residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027. SCORPIONS were set to return to ‘PH Live‘ at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for their “Coming Home to Las Vegas” 2026 residency, which

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ….. Metal Sludge Was Born Exactly 28 Years Ago on September 1st 1998 and Here Is How It Came To Be

September 1, 2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAYMetal Sludge Launched September 1st 1998, 28 Years Ago & Here Is How It Came To Be METAL SLUDGE / September 1st 2026 — This was first posted in 2018 on the 20th Anniversary, and I figured it would be cool to share it again here today, on the official birthday of Metal Sludge, September 1st. As the site

< < < VEILED DISRESPECT > > > Andrew Freeman says: “I am NOT the new singer for QUIET RIOT… Best of luck to whoever she… I mean, whoever it turns out to be”, Roy Cathey adds: “Their loss”

August 30, 2026

Andrew Freeman – Photo: Christopher Carroll / Roy Cathey – Photo: Joe Schaeffer METAL SLUDGE / August 30th 2026 – The Quiet Riot world has been pretty ripe with interest over the last month or so but it really heated up over the weekend. Late last week Quiet Riot made a public statement that they have found their new frontman

WHO’S ON FIRST? ..… Quiet Riot announce new Mystery Vocalist will debut in October, meanwhile they’ve enlisted Jason McMaster to sing 2 shows over the coming week then Jizzy Pearl returns to finish out September

August 28, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / August 27th 2026 – Quiet Riot have posted an announcement today that says they have officially welcomed their new lead vocalist which according to the calendar, took just under 6 weeks to fill that void. It appears the band’s search is over and the new frontman’s identity will be revealed very soon… with his official live debut

CRAZY BUS CRASH … Buckcherry’s Tour Bus involved in Multi-Vehicle Fatal Accident over the Weekend, all Band Members and Crew are Reported to be Unharmed

August 22, 2026

Buckcherry – Photo: Facebook METAL SLUDGE / August 22nd 2026 – Los Angeles rockers Buckcherry were involved in a multi-vehicle accident while on tour on early Friday morning (August 21st). Reports on social media are sharing details that the band’s tour bus was part of a chain reaction of accidents that cost 1 driver their life. The band are on

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AND THE WINNER IS … Quiet Riot have Officially announced John Torra from Long Island New York as their New Lead Vocalist

< < < < SO MANY SEASONS > > > > “What If… 42 Years Later” a True Story of Tragedy and Triumph by Stevie Rachelle

BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ….. Metal Sludge Was Born Exactly 28 Years Ago on September 1st 1998 and Here Is How It Came To Be

< < < VEILED DISRESPECT > > > Andrew Freeman says: “I am NOT the new singer for QUIET RIOT… Best of luck to whoever she… I mean, whoever it turns out to be”, Roy Cathey adds: “Their loss”

WHO’S ON FIRST? ..… Quiet Riot announce new Mystery Vocalist will debut in October, meanwhile they’ve enlisted Jason McMaster to sing 2 shows over the coming week then Jizzy Pearl returns to finish out September

CRAZY BUS CRASH … Buckcherry’s Tour Bus involved in Multi-Vehicle Fatal Accident over the Weekend, all Band Members and Crew are Reported to be Unharmed

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< < < FUELED UP AND READY > > > American Jetset drop first single “Jet Black Gasoline” from new LP “Wild America” on Golden Robot

> > > > BIG TOUR NIGHTS > > > > Scorpions announce ‘Love, Peace, & Rock N’ Roll’ Tour for 2027 with dates throughout Europe, the U.K. and North America

STAND UP & SHOUT CANCER FUND … The annual ‘Bowling For Ronnie’ celebrity bowling party is set for November 12th at PINZ in Southern California

THIS JUST IN … Skid Row name Justin Sargent as New Vocalist and drop remake of The Who classic “Won’t Get Fooled Again” as their first single/video

< < REVOLUTION GONE WILD > > Skid Row will be announcing their new Lead Singer soon, the band teased followers today on social media with a short audio / video clip… are you ready?

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