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MODERN DAY BARFBOY … Tesla’s Brian Wheat: “I Started Sticking my Fingers Down my Throat to keep myself from Gaining Weight”

Metal Sludge — It seems it’s book season in the world of rock n’ roll. The latest to release an autobiography is Tesla bassist Brian Wheat. Wheat has recently been on a press blitz to push his new book “Son Of A Milkman: My Crazy Life With TESLA” which was released today (Dec. 15th 2020). In a series of recent interviews, Wheat touches on all subjects, and recently said he didn’t want to release a[…]

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DUMB LEPPARD … Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffman says Def Leppard is a Dumb band name

Blabbermouth — ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke to RJ Bayley of Metal Empire about the origin of the band’s unusual name. He said (hear audio below): “It actually existed before I joined the band, believe it or not. The guys had already performed under that name locally a couple of times. It was basically a neighborhood band, and they had that name. I was never completely happy with it, but, of course, it stuck and[…]

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NO M&MS? … Wolfgang Van Halen’s Tour Rider: Cherry Dr. Pepper, Take 5 Candy Bars, ICB Root Beer, Tortilla Chips, Guacamole and Fresh Salsa

Metal Sludge — Of course everyone has heard the stories about the infamous Van Halen request for NO brown M&M’s on their Tour Rider. But what does a 16 year old kid ask for on his Tour Rider when playing with one of the biggest bands on the planet? Metal Sludge recently stumbled upon an old post from The Smoking Gun and found a few select pages of the Van Halen Tour Rider from 2008.[…]

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BACH = HIGH MAINTENANCE … Accept’s Wolf Hoffman on Sebastian Bach: “He’s high maintenance… I’m not sure I could take it 24 hours a day.”

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with the “Talking With Mark Strigl” podcast, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if he had any memories of working with former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach on the song “Rock ‘N’ Roll” for Bach‘s debut solo album, 1999’s “Bring ‘Em Bach Alive!” He responded (hear audio here): “Yup, I do have some memories. He’s a crazy motherfucker. [Laughs] No, I mean, he’s a fun guy, but at the[…]

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WOLFIE IS MAD, AGAIN … Wolfgang Van Halen is angry at Julien’s Auctions about a recent sale of his Pop’s Iconic Guitars, cue twitter rant: “F#@k ’em”

Metal Sludge — No it’s not Groundhog Day, but yes Wolfgang Van Halen is in the news again. As predictable as sunshine in Southern California, it seems the son of the late Edward Van Halen is once again firing off on his twitter and he’s not happy either. The latest in a string of rants that people are taking advantage of his Father’s passing, Van Halen tweeted: “F@#k ’em” at Julien’s Auctions. As reported by[…]

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L.A. GOATS … Fan review of L.A. Guns live stream: “Why weren’t the Two Old Goats Rockin’ the F#@k Out?”

Metal Sludge — We haven’t run many Live Music reviews in some time… and not just because we’re lazy. The truth is, there is not much Live Music to review. But never fear, online streaming is here. L.A. Guns featuring Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis recently played their second Live stream concert over the weekend. Their first was courtesy Monsters Of Rock Cruise live stream events back on June 20th 2020. The event was Live[…]

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BACH JOVI … Mark ‘WEISSGUY’ Weiss hosts “Welcome To My Encore” with a dozen Rock Stars and the event’s Slippery When Wet girl Maria Bach

Metal Sludge — Who is ready for the encore? Back in October Metal Sludge promoted the Halloween themed Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss event “Welcome To My Exhibition” and now it’s time for “Welcome To My Encore” on Friday November 13th 2020. Check out the full lineup along with the special musical guests all listed on the poster below. The event is a special replay, but it’s only available on Friday the 13th of November, from 12:01am[…]

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HOW MANY ROCK STARS DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHT-BULB? … Former Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie answers age old question

Metal Sludge — Have you ever heard that saying ‘How many Rock Stars does it take to change a light-bulb?’” Or something similar… well, we’ve got an answer for you below. That’s right, and just in time for the Holidays, the handy-men of America come out in droves. The men of the household will help put up the Santa, Reindeer and Sleigh display on the roof and hang Christmas lights with care. And if you[…]

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STRYPER COLLECTION PLATE … Fans react to Stryper selling $75.00 Covid Masks, Michael Sweet boasts to unhappy fans: “Almost Sold Out, so…”

Metal Sludge — How much would you pay for a COVID mask? But not an ordinary plain colored or basic black mask, let’s say it has some yellow stripes in it as well. Is $20.00 a fair price? Or would you pay $30, $40, or $50.00 for it? How about $75.00? Well, if you like Stryper and want to support their Music and Ministry, that is their asking price for a cotton face mask made[…]

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DEE ZAKK ADLER LITA … An evening of Music, Photographs & a Dozen plus Rock Stars coming together with Mark “Weiss Guy” Weiss Friday Oct. 30th

Metal Sludge — Check this out, a one of a kind unique online event – An Evening of Music, Photographs and Rock Stars coming together with Mark “Weiss Guy” Weiss. This Friday October 30th 2020 (6:00PM EST) at MeetHook.Live Join Mark “Weiss Guy” Weiss and his Special Guests… Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses), Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne Band), Don Dokken (Dokken), Stephen Pearcy (Ratt) Lita Ford, Tico Tores (Bon Jovi), Yngwie[…]

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