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March 21, 2022

FALLING OFF THE WAGON … Don Dokken to Jack Russell: “I hate to say it Jack, if you’re listening to this, but you’re just not healthy enough”

Metal Sludge — In our 3rd article about Jack Russell in the last week, it seems that there is a new piece to the puzzle on his recent health scare. Don Dokken has went on record to say that Russell has fallen off the wagon and (is) “drinking again, taking pills” since the recent airing of the REELZ documentary “The Guest List.“ Dokken was a guest on The Classic Metal Show over the weekend and[…]

March 20, 2022

BASS, BBQ AND TUFF … Todd ‘Chase’ Chaisson on opening for Poison in the early days, a Family of Bassists and his Rock n’ Roll Food Truck company

Metal Sludge — In a new episode of the Straight To Video Podcast with Rob Lane, the guest is Tuff bassist Todd ‘Chase’ Chaisson. Lane talks to Chaisson about everything from his life growing up in Arizona in a house full of bassists to his food truck business in Ohio. Chaisson who early on adapted the shortened nickname of Chase, also talks about the band’s early days which included opening for some hot shot band[…]

March 20, 2022

ONCE BITTEN, TWICE COVID … Jack Russell says he has Covid again, his 2nd bout in less than a month and Metal Sludge have some questions?

Metal Sludge — Jack Russell of Jack Russell’s Great White says he has Covid. Metal Sludge reported on Friday March 18th that Russell was ill and had to be taken to an area hospital upon arriving in Minnesota. Russell was not admitted, however Metal Sludge have multiple sources confirming, that the singer was in-fact taken to Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet Minnesota for evaluation. Russell flew from Denver to Minneapolis, and then boarded a connecting[…]

March 18, 2022

NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD GUY … Pete Evick releases his cover of “99 Red Balloons” and it rocks

Metal Sludge — In a rock n’ roll world that is full of, well… rock n’ roll, heavy metal and hard rock, sometimes a change is good. That change today, is a pop rock cover by a rock n’ roll guy, of the 80’s MTV hit song “99 Luft Balloons”, or as the English version sings, “99 Red Balloons.” Pete Evick is a name that has been floating around the last 20 years or so[…]

March 15, 2022

I’M OVER IT … Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo on idea of a reunion with Sebastian Bach: “We attempted… we couldn’t even get past the point of simple texting”

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo was asked how he feels about people still calling for a reunion with the band’s former singer Sebastian Bach. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, it’s been 23 years [since SKID ROW reformed], so to say that I’m over it would be an understatement. We attempted [a reunion] slightly [back in 2016]. We dipped our toes[…]

March 15, 2022

RIP … Joey C. Jones of Sweet Savage loses Cancer battle

Metal Sludge –– Rock singer Joey C. Jones has died. Jones, 59, lost his fight with cancer after battling the disease for a number of years. Jones, born Bobby Joe Crabtree passed-away earlier today surrounded by family and friends. Jones grew up in Athens Ohio and was best known as the singer and front-man of Sweet Savage during the mid 1980’s. Sweet Savage issued their debut E.P. in 1985 and it hit #1 on the[…]

March 14, 2022

THIS 1’S FOR JOEY … Wednesday 13 ready for “20 Years Of Fear” headlining tour, dedicates tour to Joey Jordison

Metal Sludge — The evil glam ghoul Wednesday 13 is geared up and ready to hit the road. 13 will embark on a 6 week, 35 date tour across the U.S., his first headlining tour in 4 years. The shock rocker checked in with Metal Sludge and told us firsthand: “This is my first tour since the pandemic and it starts next Wednesday.” 13 also says: “This 1 is for Joey” and dedicates the tour[…]

March 14, 2022

SAD NEWS … Joey C. Jones of Sweet Savage fame is currently in a ‘Coma’ according to family member

Metal Sludge — Sad news to report, legendary rock frontman Joey C. Jones is currently in a coma. Jones has been battling cancer for a few years now and has continued the fight. The following messages were posted on social media by his daughter Jade Jones late last week and this morning. “I will be taking over my dads phone for the time being. He is not able to call or text anymore and I’m[…]

March 11, 2022

2022 … Monsters On The Mountain announce: Stryper, Dangerous Toys, Eclipse, Yngwie, Crazy Lixx, Kotzen, Corabi, Enuff Z’Nuff and Lillian Axe

Metal Sludge — Monsters On The Mountain have started announcing the lineup for their fall 2022 weekend festival. The 3-day festival will included entertainment by a variation of both U.S. bands and Foreign rock acts who will appear at the 2nd annual event. Monsters On The Mountain takes place in Gatlinburg Tennessee in the Smoky Mountains the weekend of August 19th – 21st 2022. The first round of bands have officially been announced and include[…]

March 1, 2022

QUEENSWRONG … Scott Rockenfield unloads on both Queensryche singers; Geoff Tate and Todd La Torre in new social media rants

Metal Sludge — Rock drummer Scott Rockenfield has posted some choice words on his official Facebook today about Queensryche and the group’s current and former singer. Rockenfield who is a founding member of the group dating back to 1982, has taken to social media with a pair of rants aimed at both Todd La Torre and Geoff Tate. The first post was directed at the current frontman La Torre. Rockenfield writes: “just a little bit[…]