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October 23, 2018

WRECK N’ SKULL … Rock N’ Skull 2018 new promoter throwing shade at previous owner, several bands cancel

WRECK N’ SKULL Rock N’ Skull 2018 new promoter throwing shade at previous owner, several bands cancel CREVE COEUR,, Illinois — No it’s not Ground Hog Day, but it’s fall and we’re doing a little report on Rock N’ Skull. Anyone who has read Metal Sludge in the last few years, may recall past problems surrounding this festival. The only thing more embarrassing than this year’s edition of Rock N’ Skull 2018 was last year’s[…]

October 19, 2018

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND KILL IT TOO … Slash’s ex-wife Perla throws Divorce Party, burries Slash in the cake

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND KILL IT TOO Slash’s ex-wife Perla throws Divorce Party, burries Slash in the cake Daily Mail TV — There was a lot of sadness when Slash split from Guns N’ Roses. But the end of Slash’s marriage however appeared to be a time of great celebration, as his ex Perla Hudson threw a huge divorce party on Saturday night. The 43-year-old hosted the costume shindig at her LA home, where she invited[…]

October 18, 2018

EIGHTIES … Tales From The Porn ready for Brazilian tour dates on heels of releasing “Back To The 80’s” video

EIGHTIES Tales From The Porn ready for Brazilian tour dates on heels of releasing “Back To The 80’s” video SAO PAULO, Brazil — Tales From The Porn return to the stage later this month with shows in their native Brazil. The band are all Brazilians except for lead singer Stevie Rachelle (Tuff). Rachelle first got aquanited with the band via the internet in late 2014 when co-founder Andy Sun (lead guitar) reached out to ask about coming[…]

October 13, 2018

PAY TO PLAY … Jack Russell’s Great White offers fans a chance to play with the band for $ 1,000.00

PAY TO PLAY Jack Russell’s Great White offers fans a chance to play with the band for $ 1,000.00 Cash Or Credit — Ever heard of Pay-To-Play? Of course you have, as it’s been around for years. Usually it’s a scenario where a band pays to support the big headliner or National touring act. Now to be clear,, Pay-To-Play is not 100% money out of pocket – if you play your cards right. The short[…]

October 13, 2018

SAINT LOUIS ARE YOU READY? KingOfTheHill to do November show with all original members

SAINT LOUIS ARE YOU READY? KingOfTheHill to do November show with all original members ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Just in time for the Holidays, local heroes KingOfTheHill are planning a big show for the fans. The band have only done a few shows in recent years, but Muriel tells Metal Sludge that all original members are on board. KingOfTheHill are Frankie Muriel (vocals), Jimmy Griffin (guitars), George Potsos (bass) and Vito Bono (drums). The band first formed[…]

October 10, 2018

TUFF DIARIES #9 … Summer Tour ’89, Andy McCoy, Def Leftovers, Max the Model, Z-Rock, Tommi Gunn & Lit

TUFF DIARIES #9 Summer Tour ’89, Andy McCoy, Def Leftovers, Max the Model, Z-Rock, Tommi Gunn & Lit Jeremy Popoff, Murderdolls Reject, Blue Oyster Lords, Monster Energy, Sea Hags & Madd Maxx Hammer. It’s now the summer of 1989. Tuff are booked on our first ever Midwest tour. We just had a busy spring and now we’re picking up right where we left off. In June alone we will play 14 shows in 6 states. On June 2nd[…]

October 10, 2018

KICKSTART MY HEART ATTACK … Vince Neil balloons in size, fans concerned for singer’s health

KICKSTART MY HEART ATTACK Vince Neil balloons in size, fans concerned for singer’s health The Internet — Fans of Vince Neil are worried about the famous rocker’s health. The multi platinum singer has put on weight in recent months and not just a few pounds. The voice of Motley Crue has ballooned in size far beyond what fans have seen during the singer’s 35+ year career. Niel, 57, has gained weight in the past but never to extreme that[…]

October 9, 2018

TRICK OR TREAT … So. Calif. Shock Rocker Fifi Larue to Marry Fiancee’ at Kiss Chapel in Sin City

TRICK OR TREAT So. Calif. Shock Rocker Fifi Larue to Marry Fiancee’ at Kiss Chapel in Sin City SIN CITY, Nevada — Love him or hate him, nobody can deny Fifi Larue somehow turns heads with this shock rock schtick. Larue who is based out of Long Beach California has been dressing as the Gothic Killer Clown for decades. John Simich, 55, Larue’s real name never signed that big record deal, but somehow he has found his way onto Network Televison[…]

October 7, 2018

FORD / KAVANAUGH … Rikki Rockett says: “I don’t really think Ford is some amazing, remarkable woman either”

FORD Vs: KAVANAUGH Rikki Rockett says: “I don’t really think Ford is some amazing, remarkable woman either” Facebook — Rikki Rockett has weighed in on the very publicized and controversial Brett Kavanaugh vs: Dr. Christine Ford drama. The political firestorm surrounding this subject has people outraged across the board. The Poison drummer wrote: “First off, I don’t like Kavanaugh, personally. I think he is a frat boy who has probably gotten away with all[…]

October 6, 2018

SPINAL RATTAP … Stephen Pearcy was “Drunk, Drugged Out, Stumbling, Trashed & Booed” say fans on Twitter

SPINAL RATTAP Stephen Pearcy was “Drunk, Drugged Out, Stumbling, Trashed & Booed” say fans on Twitter Blabbermouth — Some of the fans who attended RATT‘s concert Friday night (October 5) in St. Charles, Illinois say that lead singer Stephen Pearcy was “stumbling” and couldn’t “remember the words” to some of the band’s most popular songs. Fan-filmed video footage of RATT‘s performance at the Arcada Theatre — courtesy of YouTubeuser JW Stuff — shows the frontman slurring his way through the set[…]