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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Jani Lane of Warrant – Originally Published on January 2nd 2001 (Unedited Version)

“Never been on Prozac. Have thought about suicide. Only because… put yourself in my shoes, do what I do for a living. See what it’s like. There’s a lot of pressure involved. You don’t have to be U2 to feel pressure.” — Jani Lane / 2001 SLUDGE FLASHBACK — We’re continuing to dig deep into the old archives and bring you some great past interviews. This 20 Questions takes us back to 2001 with the[…]

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NEW … ‘Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992’ Box Set Due in May, includes 3 Discs and 58 Tracks!

“A new compilation celebrating glam rock from the ’80s is coming from Cherry Red Records’ Lemon label is being released on May 23, 2025. The 3-CD set, Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992, spans 58 tracks, including hits from such “hair bands” as Poison, Quiet Riot, Ratt, White Lion, Warrant, and dozens more.” — Lemon Records MUSIC NEWS — Just when you thought it was safe to throw out your CD[…]

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JUNKYARD … David Roach has been Hospitalized and his Family says ‘His Health has taken an Unexpected Turn’

“He is in the hospital and not in a position to attempt talking , texting , or messaging.” — David Roach‘s girlfriend Jennifer on Facebook LOS ANGELES, California — Junkyard lead vocalist David Roach is currently hospitalized and his girlfriend Jennifer has shared the news earlier today on social media that the singer’s health has taken a turn. Roach has been battling Cancer in recent months which Metal Sludge reported on back in January with[…]

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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Bobbie Brown – Date: April 11th 2000

“Yes when I was real young, I had a threesome with my boyfriend at the time and this lesbian stripper, anyway she got pregnant by my boyfriend and had the baby… So I’m not too comfortable with it now to say the least- for myself – but I have a lot of lesbian friends. To each his own.” — Bobbie Brown on if she had ever had sex with another female SLUDGE FLASHBACK — Here[…]

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BOOK ALERT … Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES and GREAT WHITE Manager ALAN NIVEN To Publish ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories’

Metal Sludge — Former rock n’ roll manager Alan Niven has decided to publish a book and it is titled ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories.’ The book will include content about Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper and Great White among others. Niven, 67, was the manager for Guns N’ Roses between 1986 and 1991, when he was fired just previous to the completion of the Use[…]

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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Kip Winger of Winger – Date: November 27th 2001

“Well, of the thousands of interviews I’ve done this was certainly the wierdest……..” — Kip Winger of Winger – November 2001 SLUDGE FLASHBACK — Here we are taking a look back at another classic Metal Sludge post from over the years, and today it’s one of our 20 Questions interviews. The following 20 Questions interview was posted on November 27th 2001 with Kip Winger of the band Winger. This below was the exact intro, layout,[…]

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BULLETBOMBS … Ira Black on Marq Torien of BulletBoys; “I am Going to Tell you Something, Marq Borrowed my Amp and then Sold It.”

“I came back off a weekend and I looked at her and I said; ‘I gotta get out of this band as soon as possible’, I said; ‘not, my kind of person… period.’ No matter how hard I tried, and I did, you know.” — Ira Black to his Fiancée Jessica Chase on being in BulletBoys with Marq Torien LAS VEGAS, Nevada — In a new episode of The Rockin’ Roundtable the guests are Ira[…]

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TEARS ARE FALLING … Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has Postponed 17 of his 26 Solo Shows for 2025

TOUR NEWS — Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has been promoting a slew of up coming solo tour dates for the spring and summer of 2025, but… it seems he might have hit a snag. Reports are coming in now that 17 of the 26 Gene Simmons solo shows that have been on-sale have now been postponed just days before the run was to start in Anaheim California. Multiple rumors and intel from industry insiders are[…]

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STATEMENT … Frank Ferrer speaks on Departure from Guns N’ Roses; “It Has Been An Incredible 19 Years”, adding “Disappointment that this Chapter came to an End”

“I will have immense gratitude and love always for Axl and the band…” — Frank Ferrer LOS ANGELES, California — In a new social media post Frank Ferrer has issued an official statement regarding his recent departure from Guns N’ Roses. Ferrer wrote to his readers: “I will have immense gratitude and love always for Axl and the band while at the same time, disappointment that this chapter came to an end.” “It has been[…]

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BREAKING NOW ….. Guns N’ Roses welcome Isaac Carpenter as their New Drummer

“Welcoming Isaac Carpenter as the new drummer of Guns N’ Roses.” — Guns N’ Roses LOS ANGELES, California — In a brand new announcement on social media Guns N’ Roses have officially named their new drummer. Isaac Carpenter is the new can-slammer for Gn’R and the band made an official announcement late this morning with a simple sentence; “Welcoming Isaac Carpenter as the new drummer of Guns N’ Roses.” Carpenter, 45, has a laundry list[…]

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