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SKID ROW NEWS … Rachel Bolan on Sebastian Bach: “Some people get along; some people don’t get along.”

October 28, 2019

SKID ROW NEWS Rachel Bolan on Sebastian Bach: “Some people get along; some people don’t get along.” Blabbermouth — Rachel Bolan has shot down the suggestion that a specific incident between him and Sebastian Bach caused him to never want to work with the ex-SKID ROW singer again. “There was no one event [that is keeping the reunion from happening],” Bolan told the “Cobras & Fire”

Michael Monroe talks 80’s hair-metal: “A lot of those bands sold millions of records, but they acted like morons”

October 22, 2019

Michael Monroe talks 80’s hair-metal: “A lot of those bands sold millions of records, but they acted like morons” 2 Fast 2 Die — In a brand new interview with Metal Dave from 2 Fast 2 Die, Michael Monroe speaks his mind on a variety of subjects. The former Hanoi Rocks frontman is promoting his new solo release “One Man

WHO IS TO BLAME? … Ratt walk minutes before set time as direct support to Guns N’ Roses in Tijuana

October 21, 2019

WHO IS TO BLAME? Ratt walk minutes before set time as direct support to Guns N’ Roses in Tijuana Mexico TIJUANA, Mexico — Ratt canceled their show last minute in Tijuana Mexico on Sunday October 20th. The group were part of the lineup for FRONTERIZO FEST III. The Sunday show was headlined by Guns N’ Roses, with Ratt, Queensryche, Quiet Riot

Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali is battling Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

October 21, 2019

Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali is battling Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer LOS ANGELES, California — Sad news from the Quiet Riot camp. Frankie Banali has come forward to explain his absense from the band’s live shows in recent months. See Frankie Banali’s full statement below as shared online. Metal Sludge is wishing the very best for Frankie Banali, his family and

BLACKOUT … Ex-Scorpions drummer James Kottak: “I am sick of every other commercial having inter racial couples…this is not reality”

October 18, 2019

BLACKOUT Ex-Scorpions drummer James Kottak: “I am sick of every other commercial having inter racial couples…this is not reality” Blabbermouth — Former SCORPIONS and current KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak says that he is “sick” of seeing commercials featuring “interracial couples,” insisting that “this is not reality.” Earlier today, Kottak tweeted: “You know I am sick of every other commercial having inter racial couples…this is not

Ex-NIGHT RANGER guitarist JEFF WATSON hopes PRESIDENT TRUMP gets Assassinated while in Dallas

October 17, 2019

LIKE JFK? Ex-NIGHT RANGER guitarist JEFF WATSON hopes PRESIDENT TRUMP gets Assassinated while in Dallas Facebook — Former Night Ranger guitarist Jeff Watson apparently doesn’t like President Donald Trump. On a social media post today Watson wrote: “Trump’s in Dallas today? Great City and Great People. Really hope he has the same incredible time that JFK did the

ELDERLY GONE WILD … Sebastian Bach has Twitter meltdown, insults journalist, apologizes and blames tour

October 8, 2019

ELDERLY GONE WILD Sebastian Bach has Twitter meltdown, insults journalist, apologizes and blames tour Twitter — Tour life can be rough and tiring, at least that is the claim of one aging rock star. Sebastian Bach recently engaged a few tweeters on twitter, and most of it appears to be juvenile at best. It appears that a known and

DISBELIEF … Oz Fox’s wife reports he may have brain tumors, then asks for $13,977 for Hooker House expenses

October 2, 2019

DISBELIEF Oz Fox’s wife reports he may have brain tumors, then asks for $13,977 for Hooker House expenses Las Vegas, NEVADA — Updates from Sin City… In a brand new Facebook post from Annie Lobert, the Stryper guitarist Oz Fox’s wife has updated readers with some sad and desperate news. First off, the sad news is, Lobert is reporting

PUT A FORK IN IT … David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is “Finished”

September 30, 2019

PUT A FORK IN IT David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is “Finished” Blabbermouth — David Lee Roth says that VAN HALEN is “finished.” The singer made the comment while speaking to Meltdown of the Detroit radio station WRIF about his upcoming Las Vegas residency, which is due to kick off in January. Asked if he was “bummed out” that he couldn’t tour with VAN HALEN this past summer,

AXL GOT A HAIRCUT … Guns N’ Roses return to the Sunset Strip for sold-out show at Hollywood Palladium

September 22, 2019

AXL GOT A HAIRCUT Guns N’ Roses return to the Sunset Strip for sold-out show at Hollywood Palladium Blabbermouth — GUNS N’ ROSES performed at the iconic Hollywood Palladium on Saturday, September 21 as part of the Citi Sound Vault series. The concert marked the band’s first live appearance of 2019. It was also GUNS N’ ROSES‘ debut performance

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SKID ROW NEWS … Rachel Bolan on Sebastian Bach: “Some people get along; some people don’t get along.”

Michael Monroe talks 80’s hair-metal: “A lot of those bands sold millions of records, but they acted like morons”

WHO IS TO BLAME? … Ratt walk minutes before set time as direct support to Guns N’ Roses in Tijuana

Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali is battling Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

BLACKOUT … Ex-Scorpions drummer James Kottak: “I am sick of every other commercial having inter racial couples…this is not reality”

Ex-NIGHT RANGER guitarist JEFF WATSON hopes PRESIDENT TRUMP gets Assassinated while in Dallas

ELDERLY GONE WILD … Sebastian Bach has Twitter meltdown, insults journalist, apologizes and blames tour

DISBELIEF … Oz Fox’s wife reports he may have brain tumors, then asks for $13,977 for Hooker House expenses

PUT A FORK IN IT … David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is “Finished”

AXL GOT A HAIRCUT … Guns N’ Roses return to the Sunset Strip for sold-out show at Hollywood Palladium

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