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DRAMA … Mark Kendall says addiction affected Jack Russell: “He could no longer perform, I don’t think, close to even his standards, much less ours.”

April 15, 2021

Blabbermouth — GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall says that he “can’t envision” a scenario where he will play with the band’s original lead singer, Jack Russell, ever again. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a perforated bowel and a shattered pelvis. Jack largely blamed

TUFF DIARIES #17 … Hello 1992, Gene Simmons, We Need Money, Mike Starr, New Bass Player & Jason Flom part II

March 19, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA. — Well by now most of you understand how these work. It’s early 1992, our bass player Todd ‘Chase’ Chaisson has just quit the band, and grunge was starting to hammer the industry. Of course we all saw it happening, but truth is – in looking back, nobody was fully aware to what level it would impact

EASY AS 1,2,3 … WildSide drummer Jimmy Darby lets it all hang out on former band members, their history and the 80’s Metal Recycle Bin

March 14, 2021

Metal Sludge — Who is ready for a little bit of mud slinging? Well, it appears there is a bit of that coming from the WildSide camp. Maybe not full mud, but partial mud for sure. WildSide drummer Jimmy Darby and co-founder of 80’s Metal Recycle Bin along with Drew Hannah has come out with a interesting and lengthy interview

AUTOMETH … Steve Lynch says ex-Autograph drummer Keni Richards was Addicted to Heroin, possibly Meth, involved with people who “Killed him”

March 9, 2021

Sleazeroxx — Former Autograph guitarist Steve Lynch was recently interviewed by Jason Green (Sin City Rejects bassist, Sin City Sinners manager, ex-Ratt (Bobby Blotzer version) manager) for the Waste Some Time With Jason Green podcast. Lynch was one of the founding members of Autograph back in 1983 and played on all of their best known albums including Sign In Please (1984), That’s The

RATT REUNION … Stephen Pearcy schedules “Whisky-A-Go-Go” stream event (TBA), rumors are that Bobby Blotzer will play drums >UPDATED<

February 26, 2021

UPDATED: Fri. Feb. 26th 2021 Ratt main rodent Stephen Pearcy took to his Instagram on Thursday night sharing our Metal Sludge article headline about Bobby Blotzer appearing at the singer’s taping of a stream event. A secondary post from Pearcy also shows a blond haired man with his back to the singer standing next to a drum kit. Pearcy commented

NOT MAKING SENSE … Carlos Cavazo on Quiet Riot going forward without Frankie Banali: “I think it’s Stupid!”

February 22, 2021

Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo says that “it’s stupid” for the band to continue without drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983’s “Metal Health”, died last August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. In September, QUIET RIOT announced that it would carry on touring following Frankie‘s

ALMOST BACK FOR MORE … Stephen Pearcy: “If we ever do a [RATT] record, let it be the Real Guys & Call it a Day.”

January 23, 2021

Blabbermouth — During an appearance on yesterday’s (Thursday, Janury 21) episode of SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”, Stephen Pearcy revealed that he is open to the idea of making a new RATT album with all the surviving members of the band’s classic lineup. “I wouldn’t wanna put a RATT record out there without the original guys,” he said. “I

TALKIN’ DIRTY DIRT … 80’s Metal Recycle Bin drops debut trailer & Ratt snippets of their 100+ Interviews

January 17, 2021

Metal Sludge — A new video channel has just launched on YouTube from ventolin inhaler online in the best USA pharmacy https://www.myrehabetc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wiki/wiki-ventolin-inhaler.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore Creative Compass Films and it’s one the 80’s enthusiast will love! 80’s Metal Recycle Bin is a slick and well produced interview channel that will bring fans dozens of raw interviews from

EST. 1983 … Tracii Guns has posted an official U.S.A. Patent and Trademark Certificate for the band L.A. Guns

January 15, 2021

Metal Sludge — We can’t be sure of what this means, but Tracii Guns has just posted an official United States of America Patent and Trademark Certificate for the brand, band and name L.A. Guns. Guns has been in a long legal battle with former band-mates Steve Riley (drums) and Kelly Nickels (bass). According to the certificate Tracii Guns appears

DRUGS N’ DRUMS … Matt Sorum on his old Side Job Smuggling Cocaine: “I’d Fly on Airplanes with Two Kilos Strapped around My Waist”

December 21, 2020

Blabbermouth — During a recent appearance on the “Stop! Drop & Talk” podcast, former GUNS N’ ROSES drummer Matt Sorum spoke about his upcoming autobiography, “Double Talkin’ Jive: True Rock ‘N’ Roll Stories From The Drummer Of Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, And Velvet Revolver”, which will now arrive in April 2021 after being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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DRAMA … Mark Kendall says addiction affected Jack Russell: “He could no longer perform, I don’t think, close to even his standards, much less ours.”

TUFF DIARIES #17 … Hello 1992, Gene Simmons, We Need Money, Mike Starr, New Bass Player & Jason Flom part II

EASY AS 1,2,3 … WildSide drummer Jimmy Darby lets it all hang out on former band members, their history and the 80’s Metal Recycle Bin

AUTOMETH … Steve Lynch says ex-Autograph drummer Keni Richards was Addicted to Heroin, possibly Meth, involved with people who “Killed him”

RATT REUNION … Stephen Pearcy schedules “Whisky-A-Go-Go” stream event (TBA), rumors are that Bobby Blotzer will play drums >UPDATED<

NOT MAKING SENSE … Carlos Cavazo on Quiet Riot going forward without Frankie Banali: “I think it’s Stupid!”

ALMOST BACK FOR MORE … Stephen Pearcy: “If we ever do a [RATT] record, let it be the Real Guys & Call it a Day.”

TALKIN’ DIRTY DIRT … 80’s Metal Recycle Bin drops debut trailer & Ratt snippets of their 100+ Interviews

EST. 1983 … Tracii Guns has posted an official U.S.A. Patent and Trademark Certificate for the band L.A. Guns

DRUGS N’ DRUMS … Matt Sorum on his old Side Job Smuggling Cocaine: “I’d Fly on Airplanes with Two Kilos Strapped around My Waist”

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