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March 5, 2023

RIP … Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last surviving original member guitarist Gary Rossington Dead at 71

Metal Sludge — Sad news from the world of Southern rock n’ roll as Gary Rossington of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd has passed away. Rossington was the last living original member of the band that he helped form in Jacksonville Florida in 1964. The band’s official social media posted the following message today: “It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter[…]

February 16, 2023

A GOOD MAN … EJ Curse Owns Up for Drama at Palm Springs eatery, Curse is from Silent Rage a former (Gene) Simmons Records recording artist

Metal Sludge — Here is a follow-up to our article earlier in the month titled ROCKER WANTED. The article was regarding the (unknown) long-haired man who was involved in some late night drama at a Palm Springs area restaurant. In a nutshell, it seems service was suspended late in the evening after several patrons had already been waiting for some time to be served, and when informed they would not get to eat, things got[…]

February 9, 2023

LITTLE CAESAR … Ron Young on Freddie Mercury: “Remember when you used to stand in line to buy tickets to go see this homosexual singer??”

Metal Sludge — In a new social media post Little Caesar frontman Ron Young has tested the debate waters on recent Harry Styles news. Styles appeared at the Grammy’s and has been the recipient of backlash for his outfit, his performance, and everything in between. Young took to social media early today (February 9th 2023) and wrote the following: “For those of you bagging on Harry Styles (not that I’m even a fan of his[…]

February 6, 2023

ROCKTEMBER 10th Anniversary set for Sept. 8th & 9th with Bret Michaels, Queensryche, Slaughter, Kix, Lita Ford, Firehouse, Vixen, Ted Poley and Tuff

Metal Sludge — The annual Rocktember Music Festival has just announced their 10th Anniversary weekend for Friday September 8th and Saturday September 9th 2023. The annual festival has become one of the go-to yearly events for fans of hard rock, 80’s and the Sunset Strip era of music. The 2-day weekend is full of some of the era’s biggest names including the headliners Bret Michaels (the voice of Poison) and Queensryche, along with Slaughter, Lita[…]

January 17, 2023

VIDEO SINGLE … Bret Michaels to release new single/video for “Back In The Day” Exclusively on his Official Website on January 18th

Metal Sludge — For the diehard Poison fans, there is new music but not from the band, instead from their frontman. Bret Michaels will officially release his new video single titled “Back In The Day” on Wednesday January 18th 2023 at 10:00AM (PST). A full press-release and related links can be found below. ——————————————— BRET MICHAELS BRAND NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO BACK IN THE DAY WILL WORLD PREMIERE AT BRETMICHAELS.COM ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 AT[…]

January 13, 2023

SHE’S A LITTLE RUNAWAY … Cherie Currie is back with new album ‘Blvds of Splendor’ and March 2023 tour through The U.K. and Scandinavia

Metal Sludge — Where are all the women in rock fans from the U.K. and Scandinavia? We got good news for you, as former The Runaways singer Cherie Currie has a new release and a subsequent tour of the U.K. and Scandinavia slated for the early spring. Currie is going to be hitting the U.K. and some surrounding areas for 2 solid weeks worth of tour dates with the Munich Germany based all-female rockers Blue[…]

January 12, 2023

EX-STRYPER … Jesus Disciple and Assistant Pastor Timothy Gaines blasts “Sentimental hogwash” posts and implores fans to follow Christ

Metal Sludge — In a brand new Facebook post, former Stryper bassist Timothy Gaines has blasted his readers and followers with a message pushing his faith and beliefs. Within hours of the recent sad news of the passing of guitar legend Jeff Beck, Gaines took to social media and seems to be blasting those who have added “RIP” to their various posts about Beck. Gaines writes: “Sorry to be so blunt but RIP? Sentimental hogwash.[…]

January 11, 2023

RIP … Guitar Legend Jeff Beck Dead at 78

Metal Sludge — Hitting the wire now is some very sad news in the world of music. Jeff Beck has passed away at age 78. The site Noize 11 has just reported the guitar icon’s passing within the last few minutes. An official statement reads: “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away[…]

January 4, 2023

Autograph Founding Guitarist Steve Lynch Update To Fans: “Daniel Simoni and Marc Weiland have Now Sued the Beloved Widow of Randy Rand”

Metal Sludge — In the latest saga involving the 80’s band Autograph it appears there are some new developments. According to founding guitarist Steve Lynch, the current singer Simon Daniels (real name Daniel Simoni) and drummer Marc Weiland have now filed a lawsuit against Randy Rand‘s widow, Regina Rand. Lynch took to his Facebook earlier today (January 4th 2023) with the following update: —————————————– Hello Everyone, A new low has been hit. The “coverband”, under[…]

January 4, 2023

EXCLUSIVE … Steevi Jaimz former TigerTailz Singer is Recovering after Suffering Massive Stroke 2 Days before Christmas

Metal Sludge — We are saddened to learn that legendary U.K. glam metal singer Steevi Jaimz has recently suffered a massive stroke. Jaimz, born Steven Denham, 60, is best known for the time he once fronted the band TigerTailz who went solo soon after a much publicized split from the band in the late 1980’s. The Jaimz camp has reached out to Metal Sludge exclusively to tell us this news, and we’ve been informed of[…]