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July 7, 2023

LOVE GUN … Ace Frehley talks about Rock Groupies: “I remember when AIDS kicked in, in the 80’s it really didn’t help the situation.”

“I feel sorry for yous 25, 30 year old rock-stars who are going, where are all the groupies that used to be around in the 70’s.” — Ace Frehley Metal Sludge — Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is always interesting when he opens his mouth, and earlier in the week it was no different. Frehley was playing a concert at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Illinois and commented about the song “Parasite” after his[…]

July 4, 2023

COPS SAY … Local Police allege Ace Frehley’s tour manager Johnny ‘O’ made Death Threat against Indiana Festival Chairman: “One Day I’m Going to Come Back Here, and You’re Dead.”

“Those on scene told police that Ostrosky had been causing problems with festival staff all evening and had threatened to fight Wyman multiple times.” — Pharos Tribune – Kokomo Indiana Metal Sludge — In a new article posted earlier today (July 4th 2023) on a local Indiana website called the Pharos Tribune, there has been a more descriptive report about what was alleged to have happened last weekend at the Ace Frehley concert. This is[…]

June 26, 2023

BANDS BEWARE … It appears that an Australian Promoter has Dropped the Ball again and the current Donnie Vie tour Down Under is a No Go!

“So, we were told on Thursday that within 24 hours everything would be sorted out and now it’s Saturday (Sunday, the promoter’s time) and we have yet to hear back from them.” — Alex Kane / Guitarist of the Donnie Vie solo band on their Australian promoters Titans Touring “It is with deep regret that I must announce the postponement of our upcoming tour. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and share your disappointment.“—[…]

June 20, 2023

MORC 2024 – UPDATE: 10 New Artists Added Including; Black N’ Blue, Richie Kotzen, Enuff Z’Nuff, Pat Travers Band, Crashdiet, SOTO, Mac Sabbath, TREAT, Joel Hoekstra, Paradise Kitty & More!

UPDATED June 20th 2024 The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise have added several new artists to their already stellar 2024 lineup. Recent announcements include Black N’ Blue, Richie Kotzen (of The Winnery Dogs), Enuff Z’Nuff (from Chicago), Pat Travers Band, Crashdiet (from Sweden), SOTO (featuring Jeff Scott Soto), TREAT (from Sweden), Mac Sabbath (A McDonald’s themed tribute to Black Sabbath), Joel Hoekstra (of Whitesnake), Paradise Kitty (an all Female Guns N’ Roses tribute) and 1st[…]

June 17, 2023

TAKE TWO … GLAM SLAM METAL TOUR PART II featuring Enuff Z’Nuff, The Quireboys and Bad Marriage announce North American Dates

“We’re playing all the MTV hits and celebrating Rock and roll with you, every night, minus the handcuffs!” — Chip Z’Nuff Metal Sludge — Just in time for the good summer weather the GLAM SLAM METAL TOUR PART II have announced upwards of 2 dozen show dates. This is PART II of a previous GLAM SLAM METAL TOUR run that also featured Enuff Z’Nuff as headliner but this tour has added The Quireboys and Bad[…]

June 11, 2023

CRAB SALAD … John Corabi talks return to The Dead Daisies, the Mick Mars vs: Mötley Crüe lawsuit and possible Union reunion

“Mick is pissed” — John Corabi on Mick Mars current legal battle with Mötley Crüe Metal Sludge — John Corabi was a recent guest on the We Go To 11 podcast with Ruben Mosqueda and covered a few of the subjects that have put him back in the headlines lately. First off Corabi as most know has returned to his former band The Dead Daisies and of course since the Mötley Crüe legal battles have[…]

May 31, 2023

DRUGS N’ ROSES … Jamie Adler tells Sad Drug History of ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer and brother Steven Adler: “I was 14 and he’s F***ing Smoking Heroin right in Front of me”

Sweet brother of mine: The wild, untold story of how Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler was kidnapped by his sibling to break heroin addiction, “I was 14 and he’s f***ing smoking heroin right in front of me.” — Jamie Adler “I saw Sam Kinison overdose. He was literally on a table and they were pumping his stomach. They literally revived him right here. I was only a few feet away. It was really scary.”[…]

May 29, 2023

SHOCK ME … Vinnie Vincent had introduced new singer Scott Board just 6 days ago, now he’s back-pedaled stating: “I’m auditioning singers”

“My moment of happiness was jammin it out with my new singer SCOTT BOARD in our first studio shredd performance on some of my favorite songs” — Vinnie Vincent / May 23rd 2023 “I’m auditioning singers for a new tour and record.” — Vinnie Vincent / May 29th 2023 Metal Sludge — We can’t make this stuff up. It seems Vinnie Vincent has announced his new lead singer and in less than a week, has[…]

May 21, 2023

JANI LANE’S LITTLE GIRL … Maddi Lane Sings “Heaven” at Her First Ever Live Performance Honoring Her Late Father Jani Lane

“What an honor to sing tribute to my pops this weekend, in Ohio where he grew up, surrounded by close family and friends.” — Maddi Lane Cleveland, OHIO — The Jani Lane Tribute show took place at “Temple Live” over the weekend and it featured some very special guests. The show honoring the late Jani Lane was put together by former Warrant guitarist and life-long local Cleveland resident Billy Morris. Morris was also great friends[…]

May 16, 2023

L.E.G. MACHINE … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. will Perform Seated on Final Dates of European Tour after his Legs were Giving Out at Recent Shows

“My legs were giving out on me and it got dangerous. I will not be able to stand to do the remaining 5 shows, so the compromise I reached with the Doctors was if I would stay seated, in a chair to do these last 5 then they will give me clearance to finish the tour and do those remaining 5 shows.” — Blackie Lawless Metal Sludge — W.A.S.P. singer, founder and chief song-writer Blackie[…]