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DIRTY & DANGEROUS ….. Paul Lidel talks to Metal Sludge about his bands past and present, his favorite guitarists and his new music show on Roku TV

Paul Lidel – Photo: Td Lep “I went from playing guitar a couple hours a day to playing all day everyday. Seeing him was absolutely life changing for me.” — Paul Lidel on Randy Rhoads METAL SLUDGE ENTERTAINMENT — In our first interview of 2026 we’re bringing you a cool piece with rock guitarist Paul Lidel. Lidel was originally in Dirty Looks and then became part of Dangerous Toys, he’s also got a new project[…]

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NEW MUSIC … American Jetset drops remake of Jackson Browne’s classic “Running On Empty” to kickoff 2026

“This cover is a classic but it ain’t the one you kept rewinding in your dad’s Mustang. It’s loaded with that Saloon Rock Whiskey Pop energy you know and love.” — American Jetset on their new version of Jackson Browne‘s ‘Running On Empty’ WASHINGTON D.C., U.S.A. — Welcome and Happy New Year to everyone… it’s a new year with new everything so what better way to kick off 2026 than with some brand new music[…]

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FLYING THE FRIENDLY SKIES WITH … Sebastian Bach says he was Taken Off an Allegiant Airlines Flight after a Dispute over his Carry-On Bags

“I walk on the plane with the carry-on then I get taken off the plane because I’m told that I can’t have two carry-ons on the plane?“ — Sebastian Bach THE FRIENDLY SKIES — Rock singer Sebastian Bach recently had some drama at the airport and it appears it was all over his carry-on bag. Bach took to his official X account on December 14th 2025 and shared a few tweets dropping F’ Bombs directed[…]

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THEY REUNITED AGAIN … BulletBoys classic lineup have officially reunited, Marq Torien, Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vencent & Jimmy D’Anda are back

BulletBoys live in concert @ “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunday December 28th 2025 HOLLYWOOD, California — Wait… has Hell just froze over… or is it just in the Midwest that it’s that cold? Either way, for those keeping score… it appears that the BulletBoys have kissed and made up once again. And not just 1 or 2 of them, but in fact all 4 of the original classic members are back in the fold. BulletBoys just shared[…]

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ON THE ROAD > > > Sebastian Bach announces North American 2026 Tour with openers Stitched Up Heart

ON THE ROAD AGAIN — Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach has just announced a North America tour for early 2026 that kicks off in late February with the run of dates ending in April. The new Bach tour has about 2 dozen dates booked to go along with a list of one-off shows as well… combined the 80’s pin-up idol has close to 40 shows on the calendar for the coming year. The following[…]

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ADMITTED GUILT … Ross Halfin sued in Court by Collector, Loses $61,241 for Selling Lynryd Skynyrd Images that were Not His to Sell

Pronounced: A Photographic History Of Lynyrd Skynyrd – Compiled By Ross Halfin, featuring Michael Zagaris, Tom Hill, Dick Polak, Barry Plummer and more THE COURT OF LAW, Illinois — Well it’s not every day that we hear about a legendary rock photographer being sued for allegedly selling images that were not rightfully theirs to sell. But today… that is the exact story. According to official court records, it’s alleged that Ross Halfin sold an avid[…]

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FIT FOR A KING … Ex-Nitro frontman Jim Gillette shares his new real estate project CASTLE BAY MANOR found on Florida’s SAINT GEORGE ISLAND

SUNSHINE STATE, U.S.A. — From rock n’ roll to real estate the word extreme is synonymous with Jim Gillette. Gillette first launched himself into the eyes and ears of music fans while still a teenager and that was a few years before NITRO even hit MTV‘s Headbanger’s Ball with their over-the-top track “Freight Train”. Gillette was strewn across rock magazines as a 19 year old selling his Metal Power vocal lessons to young Hard Rock[…]

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NEW MUSIC TOO … Guns N’ Roses announce World Tour for 2026 with stops in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the U.S.

LOS ANGELES, California — It’s that time of year and today we see yet another tour announcement for 2026. Guns N’ Roses have just dropped a long list of dates for next year that will see the band kick-off their year in Monterey Mexico in March and end the run in Atlanta Georgia in September. The band will take their show to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and North America too. The year[…]

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CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – Date: July 18th 2000

“Met a pretty stripper named Tanya there. I thought she was the one. But alas she used to sleep for 24 hours straight, and it turns out she was a speed freak.” — Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot on his memories of Phoenix Arizona CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE — Today we will look back at Kevin DuBrow‘s original 20 Questions on Metal Sludge from 25 years ago, dated July 18th 2000. DuBrow was the face, the[…]

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KISS GEAR FOR $ALE > Ace Frehley’s Iconic Smoking Guitar is going up for Auction with Opening Bid Starting at $100,000.00

“The bidding will start Wednesday with a minimum bid of $100,000 for a piece of Ace history.” — Gotta Have Rock N’ Roll ROCK N’ ROLL AUCTION — Ace Frehley died last month (October 16th) but his music, legacy and instruments all still have plenty of life. Ace was best known as a founding member of the band KISS and in addition to his iconic make-up and guitar riffs, the New York born guitarist was[…]

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