The G-SPOT by Gerry Gittelson

July 31, 2017

CRUSH THIS! Metal Sludge goes inside the world of Chris Crush and his band Permacrush

‘I DON’T USUALLY KISS AND TELL’ METAL SLUDGE 10 QUESTIONS: Getting personal with singer Chris Crush from buzz band Permacrush LOS ANGELES — Permacrush, a California band that has caught on with a hot rock and roll youtube video “Baby,” is doing things the old-fashioned way, trying to work their way up the ladder — and maybe to stardom — by playing the Sunset Strip, particularly the Whisky, where they’ve steadily built a[…]

July 23, 2017

Johnny Martin talks new L.A. Guns release and Adrenaline Mob accident on Another FN Podcast

Johnny Martin rocking live at Lucky Strike, photo Tamea Agle / Facebook Johnny Martin talks new L.A. Guns release and Adrenaline Mob accident on Another FN Podcast ANOTHER FN PDCAST — Johny Martin, bass player for LA Guns joined the Monday August 17th edition of Another FN Podcast With Izzy Presley along with Barry Pointer of The Anatomy. They were talking The Anatomy and Soundcheck Live, the new LA Guns single, “Speed”, their upcoming record, touring with[…]

July 5, 2017

ROAD RASH … METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Budderside’s Patrick Stone checks in on tour with L.A. Guns

ROAD RASH METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Budderside’s Patrick Stone checks in on tour with L.A. Guns Into the great wide open, that’s where Metal Sludge is clawing its way, and wouldn’t you know it, we found L.A. favs Budderside on the road with sleaze kings L.A. Guns. Sounds like a dream come true for Budderside, which is quickly making a name for itself after a series of successful Los Angeles shows, including an opening spot with[…]

June 30, 2017

SUNSET STRIP REMEMBERED … METAL SLUDGE dives in with former Pair-A-Dice drummer Daz Bash

SUNSET STRIP REMEMBERED METAL SLUDGE dives in with former Pair-A-Dice drummer Daz Bash LOS ANGELES — In our ever-lasting rock and roll thirst for all things Sunset Strip, we bring you an official interview with drummer Daz Bash from former Hollywood hopefuls Pair-A-Dice from the old scene. Everyone thought Pair-A-Dice would be the next Warrant. Didn’t happen. The band looked great in photographs, yet Pair-A-Dice has just as many teeth in their music as[…]

May 21, 2017

ALBUMS UNLEASHED … Stevie Rachelle talks TUFF debut “What Comes Around…” on Decibel Geek

ALBUMS UNLEASHED Stevie Rachelle talks TUFF debut “What Comes Around Goes Around” on Decibel Geek Decibel Geek Podcast — Stevie Rachelle joins the guys this week for Albums Unleashed – TUFF What Comes Around Goes Around. In this long-form discussion, Stevie discusses the circumstances that led to him fronting TUFF. Originally from Wisconsin, Rachelle was bitten by the bug early and headed west to Los Angeles in search of fame. However, it’s not instant success.[…]

May 4, 2017

RIP … Mario Maglieri owner of the Rainbow Bar & Grill has died

RIP Mario Maglieri owner of the Rainbow Bar & Grill has died HOLLYWOOD, California — Mario Maglieri has died. Metal Sludge reached out to and confirmed with staff from both the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go” and “Rainbow Bar And Grill” that it is true, Maglieri has passed away. The club’s official twitter posted a message just minutes ago that reads in part; “Dear Rainbow friends and family, it is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved Mario[…]

April 30, 2017

KNOTTS BLOODY FARM … METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Steel Panther singer Michael Starr aids bleeding accident victim at amusement park

KNOTTS BLOODY FARM METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Steel Panther singer Michael Starr aids bleeding accident victim at amusement park LOS ANGELES, California — It’s one thing to be a rock star on stage, but to be one on your day off is even more cool. Meet Michael Starr. He gets Metal Sludge’s vote for hero of the year by saving a man’s life just recently at a California amusement park before a crowd of[…]

March 26, 2017

BIG BAD WOLF … Meet Upcoming Los Angeles band JOYOUS WOLF in Metal Sludge’s A to Z

BIG BAD WOLF Meet Upcoming Los Angeles band JOYOUS WOLF in Metal Sludge’s A to Z LOS ANGELES — In Metal Sludge’s latest attempt to discover the Next Big Thing, we present Joyous Wolf, a young buzz band from Southern California. The foursome (vocalist Nick Reese, dummer Robert Sodaro, guitarist: Blake Allard and bassist Greg Braccio) is already getting radio airplay and building a loyal following. We caught up with Mr. Reese for Sludge’s[…]

March 13, 2017

ANGEL’S PUNKY MEADOWS RETURNS IN WHISKY SHOW … And yes, at 67 Meadows is still a glam god

ANGEL’S PUNKY MEADOWS RETURNS IN WHISKY SHOW And yes, at 67 Meadows is still a glam god LOS ANGELES — Thirty-seven years later, the guitarist often thought of as the world’s coolest-looking rock star returned to Los Angeles — and god damn it, Punky Meadows still looks darn good. It was 1980 when Angel was last heard from in Southern California, headlining Long Beach Arena. The glam band that also featured the great keyboardist[…]

March 12, 2017

METAL SLUDGE PRESENTS … WORLD-PREMIERE VIDEO: Budderside ‘Genocide’ from UDR/Motorhead Music

METAL SLUDGE PRESENTS … WORLD-PREMIERE VIDEO: Budderside ‘Genocide’ from UDR/Motorhead Music LOS ANGELES, California — In our ever-lasting quest to find the world’s next greatest rock and roll band — no easy task, which explains why we keep harking back to the hair-band days — Metal Sludge is proud to unleash the world premiere video “Genocide” from Budderside, a buzz band signed by the late, great Lemmy from Motorhed and led by ex-Adler’s Appetite[…]