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‘SUNSET STRIP CHRONICLES: WildSide’s Marc Simon Unloads a Vault of Rock ‘N’ Roll Secrets‘ “For the next rehearsal, I want you guys to strip down, and just think of only the music and don’t worry about what you’re wearing… I want you guys to rehearse in your underwear.” — Former KISS Manager Bill Aucoin to Marc Simon’s first band St.
“The Dynamic Duo of Baldness is on Fire… so make sure to tune-into Hair Metal Chaos every Tuesday” — Stevie Rachelle / Tuff July 8th 2026 — Unless you’ve been hiding under a grunge door-mat over the last year or two, you know who the Hair Metal Guru is… and if you don’t, well hang onto your headbands because there’s
July 8th 2026 — Sad news from the rock world as we announce the passing of Kevin Chown. Chown had been battling Cancer for some time and lost the fight earlier this week on July 6th. Chown was most recently the bassist in Steelheart, but over the years he performed with an endless list of musicians and groups including Edwin
“We’d like to take a moment to say goodbye to our former guitarist Shaun Glass who passed away earlier today.” — SOiL / July 1st 2026 July 1st 2026 — Sad news from the rock and metal community as we report that Shaun Glass has passed away. Reports online have noted that Glass suffered a stroke late last week. Glass
“This decision comes as the ongoing issue surrounding outstanding unpaid funds from previous Australian tours promoted by Silverback Touring and Tribute Touring continues to receive increasing attention from artists, agents, promoters, and fans both nationally and internationally.” — Ace Frehley Tribute Band / June 29th 2026 (Read the full statement below) June 29th 2026 — Don’t look now, but another
Donnie Vie asked Ricky Parent at their first meeting; “Hey, do you do drugs?“, and Ricky replied, “Well I can learn“, and that was it… he was in the band says Chip Z’Nuff. June 22nd 2026 — In the latest installment of the Hair Metal Guru podcast the guest is none other than Chip Z’Nuff of Enuff Z’Nuff. Z’Nuff co-founded
“He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and became almost as famous for his star-studded annual pre-Grammy gala as he was for discovering talent … and the 200-seat theater at the Grammy Museum is named after him.” — TMZ on Clive Davis June 22nd 2026 — Breaking News in the Entertainment World as we
DISCLAIMER: Metal Sludge want to make others aware of a situation involving a music promoter based in Australia. To date, several individuals have provided written statements indicating they are still awaiting payment for services rendered. Their statements include various amounts owed, dates payments were expected along with some of what they experienced first-hand. This information is based on documentation and accounts
Lzzy Hale and Sebastian Bach – Photo: Rock Celebrities “Man, I hate those guys, but she’s fucking awesome.“ — Lzzy Hale alleges Sebastian Bach said this about her singing for Skid Row June 15th 2026 — In a recent article on the rock and metal website Blabbermouth singer Lzzy Hale of Halestorm talks about her experience singing with Skid Row.
June 8th 2026 — The years have flown by, the scene has evolved and the streets of Hollywood California still bore (most of) the same names… but it will never be the same club scene again… At least not like it once was. However, there is a glimpse into the history books quite literally, that will bring you back to
