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March 26, 2017

BIG BAD WOLF … Meet Upcoming Los Angeles band JOYOUS WOLF in Metal Sludge’s A to Z

BIG BAD WOLF Meet Upcoming Los Angeles band JOYOUS WOLF in Metal Sludge’s A to Z LOS ANGELES — In Metal Sludge’s latest attempt to discover the Next Big Thing, we present Joyous Wolf, a young buzz band from Southern California. The foursome (vocalist Nick Reese, dummer Robert Sodaro, guitarist: Blake Allard and bassist Greg Braccio) is already getting radio airplay and building a loyal following. We caught up with Mr. Reese for Sludge’s[…]

March 26, 2017

BLOW MY GIG … Ronnie Younkins goes MIA misses live show with Kix, rumored alcohol problem

BLOW MY GIG Ronnie Younkins goes MIA misses live show with Kix, rumored alcohol problem TMZ — Kix guitarist Ronnie Younkins went missing Saturday and was just found … but he’s not in great condition. We’re told Ronnie’s bandmates went to pick him up in Maryland for a gig in Pennsylvania but he was nowhere in sight. They tried to call him … but nothing. The remaining Kix band members went on to play the[…]

March 23, 2017

FREE AUDIO … Steel Panther’s “Lower The Bar” available now, listen here

FREE AUDIO Steel Panther’s “Lower The Bar” available now, listen here LOS ANGELES, California — Check out Steel Panther’s “Lower The Ball” which will be officially released March 24th. With titles like “Pussy Ain’t Free”, “Walk Of Shame” and “Goin’ In The Back Door” (referring to anal of course) you know what you’re getting with Steel Panther. The band is closing in on 2 full decades of rock n’ roll. And with that, there seems[…]

March 21, 2017

ALBUMS UNLEASHED: Rikki Rockett talks Poison early days, discusses “Look What The Cat Dragged In”

ALBUMS UNLEASHED Rikki Rockett talks Poison early days, discusses “Look What The Cat Dragged In” in depth Decibel Geek Podcast — Rikki Rockett joins the guys this week for Albums Unleashed Poison Look What the Cat Dragged In. In this long-form discussion, Rikki shares stories from the early days of Poison including the decision to move from Pennsylvania to Hollywood in the early 1980’s. Also in the episode, Rikki talks about the departure of original[…]

March 20, 2017

ROCK N’ SCAM … Concert promoter investigated by FBI, lawsuit filed and multiple investors fleeced

ROCK N’ SCAM Concert promoter investigated by FBI, lawsuit filed and multiple investors fleeced ORO VALLEY, Arizona — He promoted dozens of concerts over the past five years featuring 80’s rock bands. The shows went on from Tucson to Tulsa. Now, the thrill is gone for Freddy Stahmer and his company, Frederick Entertainment. Stahmer and his company are under investigation by the FBI and being sued for fraud by five former investors. The lawsuit filed in Pima[…]

March 20, 2017

THE DEMON IS A GOOD GUY … Gene Simmons with Rockin’ Johnny Rubinski

THE DEMON IS A GOOD GUY Gene Simmons with local rockstar Rockin’ Johnny Rubinski CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gene Simmons is currently out doing a few select shows with his solo band. Simmons and band performed March 18th at the “Cleveland Agora” to a packed house. The event is being billed as “An Evening With Gene Simons And His Band” and they will appear in 5 cites. Along with the Cleveland show, shows are booked for St.[…]

March 19, 2017

BANG YOUR IDOL … Quiet Riot perform debut show with American Idol star James Durbin

BANG YOUR IDOL Quiet Riot perform debut show with American Idol star James Durbin WICHITA, Kansas — It’s been a crazy whirlwind month for Quiet Riot after replacing vocalist Seann Nicols after just 5 live shows. The group performed with new frontman James Durbin for the first time on March 18th. Quiet Riot appeared Saturday night at the “Cotillion Ballroom” in Wichita, Kansas. The 80’s iconic band has went through a fistful of singers in as many[…]

March 19, 2017

BACK FOR LESS … Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt perform “sloppy” debut with new singer Seann Nicols says review

BACK FOR LESS Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt perform debut show with new singer Seann Nicols FORT YATES, North Dakota — After admitting to ignoring a cease and desist, Bobby Blotzer’s version of the band Ratt played their first gig of 2017 last night. Blotzer’s Ratt performed at “Prairie Knights Casino” in Fort Yates, North Dakota. Firehouse were support. (see review below) The drummer took to his group’s official Facebook page in the last 72[…]

March 15, 2017

GLAM MEETS GRUNGE: Members of ALICE IN CHAINS and GODSMACK join STEEL PANTHER live at THE ROXY

GLAM MEETS GRUNGE: Members of ALICE IN CHAINS and GODSMACK join STEEL PANTHER live at THE ROXY LOS ANGELES — Who says Glam and Grunge remain blood enemies? Steel Panther’s very own version of the “Hell Freezes Over” tour happened Monday at famed Roxy Theatre on Sunset Boulevard when grunge kings Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains and Sully Erna from Godsmack jumped on stage to join in on a rousing version of “Man in[…]

March 13, 2017

WE CALL BULL?HIT … Justin Murr; “NO ONE at RNS has contacted anyone about ‘options or pulling out'”

WE CALL BULL?HIT Justin Murr; “NO ONE at RNS has contacted anyone about ‘options or pulling out’” Facebook — Metal Sludge reached out to Rock N’ Skull promoter Justin Murr yesterday evening about our story. Murr replied and we’re open to sharing his response. We have screen captured it below, along with his statement as posted on their official Facebook page. Metal Sludge will not retract our story. We are sticking to it 100%, with[…]