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RIP … Autograph bassist Randy Rand, Dead at 71

Metal Sludge — Sad news from the world of rock n’ roll. Randy Rand has died. Rand, 71, was the bassist of the band Autograph. A statement from the band was released today that reads in part: “It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts to announce the unexpected passing of our cherished friend and founding member of Autograph, Randy

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KEEPING HIS DISTANCE … Wolfgang responds to Van Halen rumors with: “Dumbass reunion isn’t happening” and “Just leave me the F#@k out of it!”

Metal Sludge — After a week of news and rumors about a new Van best online pharmacy with fast delivery glucotrol xl with the lowest prices today in the USA Halen tour and lineup, the silence has officially been broken from the Wolfgang camp. As most know, Jason Newsted shocked the music world back on April 13th when he told

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DO-OVER … Santa Cruz announces return show at Whisky-Go-Go stating they’re “Back For Round 2” and “This Time It’s Personal”

Metal Sludge — After going viral for all the wrong reasons, it looks like Finnish rockers Santa Cruz are planning a do-over. Santa Cruz have announced their official return to “The Whisky” rock club in Hollywood for Thursday August 25th 2022. The band’s new promo poster reads: “Back For Round 2 – This Time It’s Personal.” As many recall the

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VAN ALIEN … Joe Satriani Confirms he has been In Talks with Alex and David Lee Roth about a New Van Halen Tour

Blabbermouth — Joe Satriani has confirmed that he has been in discussions with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth about taking part in an all-star VAN HALEN tribute project. The 65-year-old guitarist addressed the rumor just days after former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed to The Palm Beach Post that he was approached by the VAN HALEN drummer about

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BLAMES ALCOHOL … Archie Cruz Blames Tequila for Harsh Reaction, Apologizes to Metal Sludge and says “Moves are being made” in the band

Metal Sludge — In a new podcast interview, Santa Cruz singer Archie Cruz is blaming his harsh reaction to the critics and his band’s recent negative press on alcohol. Cruz appeared on a brand new episode of This, That & The Other with host Troy Patrick Farrell. TT&TO describes their latest episode with Cruz: “This occurred today on “This That

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SURVIVOR … Erik Grönwall tells fans about Leukemia battle in heartfelt intro to “18 & Life” during his second show fronting Skid Row

Metal Sludge — The new lineup of Skid Row performed their 2nd show with new frontman Erik Grönwall on Wednesday March 30th in Las Vegas. Skid Row announced Grönwall as their new singer just 1 week earlier in an interview on a popular Sirius satellite radio show. Grönwall who was diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukaemia) a year ago, told

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