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May 3, 2018

RE-DESTRUCTION … Guns N’ Roses to release “Locked N’ Loaded” 4 CD, 7 LP set feat: 73 songs, 49 unreleased

RE-DESTRUCTION Guns N’ Roses to release “Locked N’ Loaded” 4 CD, 7 LP set featuring 73 songs, 49 previously unreleased Blabbermouth — GUNS N’ ROSES will release a new version of its classic 1987 debut album, “Appetite For Destruction”, on June 29 via Universal Music Group. An unboxing video of the remastered and expanded “Locked N’ Loaded” reissue has revealed that it will include 73 songs (49 of which are previously unreleased) spread out across four CDs and seven[…]

April 25, 2018

DENIED FOR A 3rd TIME … Loudness denied entry into the U.S. again, band will miss M3 Music Festival

DENIED FOR A 3rd TIME Loudness denied entry into the U.S. again, band will miss M3 Music Festival Updated (8:30PM PST): Confirmed, M3 has released a statement, confirming Metal Sludge’s report – Loudness will not appear at this year’s M3. We have added it to our report below. The U.S Border — No it’s not Groundhog Day, but sources are saying Loudness have been denied entry into the United States of America once again[…]

April 25, 2018

AMERICAN IDOL’ER … Steven Adler adds American Idol singer Constantine Maroulis to Adler’s Appetite

AMERICAN IDOL’ER Steven Adler adds American Idol singer Constantine Maroulis to Adler’s Appetite Blabbermouth — Following the announcement last month of his Australian tour, ex-GUNS N’ ROSES drummer Steven Adler has unveiled the members of the the newly formed ADLER’S APPETITE FEATURING CONSTANTINE MAROULIS band that will be playing alongside him to celebrate the 30th anniversary of GNR‘s classic debut album by performing “Appetite For Destruction”in its entirety. They are: Constantine Maroulis (Vocals) Carl Restivo (Rhythm Guitar) Sean McNabb (Bass) Michael Thomas (Lead Guitar) Constantine is a Greek-American[…]

April 24, 2018

THE PRISON YEARS … Promoter Gabe Reed pleads guilty, sentenced to 57 months in federal prison

THE PRISON YEARS Concert promoter Gabe Reed pleads guilty, sentenced to 57 months in federal prison Pollstar — A concert promoter who operated as Dallas-based Gabe Reed Productions has reportedly been sentenced 57 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud for defrauding investors, promoters and performers who invested in concerts and World Wrestling Entertainment events. WehoVille City News reports that prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez to order Reed to pay restitution, with a hearing[…]

April 24, 2018

RAINBOWS N’ WHISKY … Rainbow Bar & Grill celebrates annual spring party, Zakk Wylde rocks the Whisky

RAINBOWS N’ WHISKY Rainbow Bar & Grill celebrates spring parking lot party, as Zakk Wylde rocks the Whisky-A-Go-Go LOS ANGELES, Calif, USA — What a rock and roll Sunday night on the Sunset Strip, as the Rainbow Bar & Grill celebrated its 46th anniversary with a massive parking-lot party, followed by legendary Zakk Wylde performing a few doors down at the Whisky for the Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp concert. Lynch Mob, Faster Pussycat, Rough Cutt and[…]

April 19, 2018

S3 … L.A. Guns cancel M3 Rock Festival appearance and add Sleazy Slimey Sunday to their schedule

S3 L.A. Guns cancel M3 Rock Festival appearance and add Sleazy Slimey Sunday to their schedule HANOVER, Maryland — As reported by Metal Sludge back on April 12th, L.A. Guns have pulled out of their appearance at the M3 Rock Festival. Now it seems the band have added a few other dates to their tour schedule including an appearance in Maryland the same weekend as M3. The band will now headline Sleazy Slimey Sunday on May[…]

April 18, 2018

FANS = CATTLE … Eddie Trunk: “Rock Stars do not want to meet you” and says fans are like cattle to bands

FANS = CATTLE Eddie Trunk: “Rock Stars do not want to meet you” and says fans are like cattle to bands Eddie Trunk Radio Show — In a recent episode of the Eddie Trunk Radio Show, the host talks in depth about rock stars and their fans. Trunk boldly states; “They do not want to meet you.” Trunk is outspoken on all things rock n’ roll, and has his hands deep into the[…]

April 17, 2018

OMFingG … Monsters Of Rock Cruise announces the greatest cruise line-up to date, on sale April 18th

OMFingG Monsters Of Rock Cruise announces the greatest cruise line-up to date, on sale April 18th Monsters of Rock Cruise — GREAT NEWS! Your opportunity to book the 2019 Monsters of Rock Cruise is almost here! Booking opens to the general public, TOMORROW, April 18th at 1 pm Eastern! Please read this email completely and carefully so you will be prepared to make your reservation for the 2019 Monsters of Rock Cruise featuring some of the World’s Greatest Hard-Rock and Heavy Metal bands on Earth! Be prepared to move swiftly tomorrow in order[…]

April 12, 2018

MYRIAD OF REASONS … Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo on Sebastian Bach: “I’ve got no desire to go back with my ex-wife”

MYRIAD OF REASONS Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo on Sebastian Bach: “I’ve got no desire to go back with my ex-wife” Blabbermouth — SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo has once again shot down the possibility of a reunion with Sebastian Bach, saying that “it’s not going to happen.” Bach fronted SKID ROW until 1996, when he was fired. Instead of throwing in the towel, the remaining members took a hiatus and went on to play briefly in a band called OZONE MONDAY. In 1999, SKID[…]

April 12, 2018

L.A. DRAMAS … Rumors swirl that L.A. Guns will cancel M3 appearance over time slot issue, Tracii Guns confirms

L.A. DRAMAS Rumors swirl that L.A. Guns will cancel M3 appearance over time slot issue, Tracii Guns confirms Whaaaammmmbulance — Just when you thought you heard it all from L.A. Guns, with fired guys, hired guys, the missing peace and (now) the missing purple rain… what next? Why not cancel a major festival appearance over some minutes on stage. It appears that this just might be the case according to some rumor swirling about online.[…]