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LAST HURRAH The L.A. Music Awards celebrates 25th year with goodbye party at Whisky-A-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip

LAST HURRAH The L.A. Music Awards celebrates 25th year with goodbye party at Whisky, as Jack Russell, Sean McNabb and Mitch Perry are among the honorees   WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — What a celebration on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Whisky for the 25th annual L.A. Music Awards, as Jack Russell, Sean McNabb and Mitch Perry were among those granted a lifetime achievement award. Russell is the singer for Jack Russell’s Great White, which[…]

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Metal Sludge talks with ex-Alice Cooper drummer Ken Mary

HAIL MARY A Metal Sludge exclusive with ex-Alice Cooper drummer Ken Mary   LOS ANGELES — He signed his first major-label record contract when he was still in high school (with Fifth Angel), and drummer Ken Mary just keeps on rocking. He has recorded and toured with some of music’s biggest acts like Alice Cooper, in addition to being a founding member of legendary pomp band House of Lords plus stints with Impelletteri, Bonfire and[…]

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Gary Richrath Ex-REO Speedwagon guitarist passes away at 65

RIP Gary Richrath of the legendary REO Speedwagon has passed away at 65 Facebook — Guitar legend Gary Richrath has passed away today. He was 65. Richrath was a member of REO Speedwagon between 1970-1989. The rumors of his death were being posted earlier today on Bring Back Gary Richrath facebook page that the guitarist had died. Sadly band vocalist Kevin Cronin has now confirmed the rumors with a post on the official REO Speedwagon facebook page. Bruce Hall[…]

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Phil Varone (Ex-Saigon Kick) quits Porn job wants to Rock N’ Roll again

PLEASE PASS THE PORN Phil Varone quits Porn Industry wants to Rock n’ Roll again   Facebook — Phil Varone has posted a rant titled “A Day of Douching” on his official Facebook page  which is highlighted by his statement “The adult industry has sucked the life out of my soul.” To most in the rock world Phil is known for his drumming as a founding member of Saigon Kick. He also  spent a fistful[…]

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METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Straight talk with bassist Scott Griffin of Ratt Rx

WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS’ METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Straight talk with bassist Scott Griffin     HOLLYWOOD — Las Vegas is the land of new starts, and that’s just what Scott Griffin did. After his shocking termination from L.A. Guns in late 2014, Griffin left Los Angeles in the rear-view mirror for Vegas, and the curly-haired bass player with the magnetic smile did not crap out. Scott Griffin has landed on his feet. Popular[…]

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Blotzer ends Ratt Rx, sources claim band will morph into official RATT

RATT 2.0? Bobby Blotzer announces the end of Ratt Experience says ‘Hello new future’ – sources claim the band will now morph into RATT! Facebook — Does Bobby Blotzer’s recent facebook post contain a cryptic message or are these just some random jumbled words? Not according to multiple sources who have contacted Metal Sludge with news that Bobby Blotzer is officially going to morph his current band members into the official RATT. Bobby Blotzer has announced the ‘Last[…]

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Slash’s brother Ash says: “Axl is a fat bastard” and “F?!k a reunion”

FAT F?!K Slash’s brother Ash says: “Axl is a fat bastard” and “F?!k a reunion” You Don’t Say — Just a few weeks after a much publicized ‘make up‘ between Axl Rose and Slash it appears that Slash’s younger brother has thrown a javelin into the heart of the idea. Fans globally have been clamoring for a Guns N’ Roses reunion for years. Decades even. And the idea that it could happen has the masses around[…]

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“I drink while I am driving” says former W.A.S.P. bassist Johnny Rod

KING TRAINWRECK King Kobra and Ex-W.A.S.P. bassist Johnny Rod on the Music Mania podcast   Music Mania —  Former W.A.S.P. and current King Kobra bass player Johnny Rod is our special guest this week on the Music Mania podcast. Johnny discusses what it was like working with Blackie Lawless, touring with W.A.S.P. and much more! —————————————————————— The attached podcast is worth a listen. Some quality comments made by Johnny Rod are noted below: “You can cut[…]

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KOKAINE Kiss Tour Promoter Andrew McManus Arrested on cocaine related charges

KOKAINE Kiss Tour Promoter Andrew McManus Arrested on cocaine related charges Australian promoter Andrew McManus has been arrested on drug related charges for allegedly importing 300 kilograms of cocaine and for money laundering. Noise 11 — McManus is the promoter for the upcoming KISS tour in Australia, due to start in Perth on October 3 via his current operation One World Entertainment. One World Entertainment is also behind forthcoming Australian tours for Def Leppard, Eddy[…]

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FIRE DRAGON CARTEL Jake E Lee and bandmates escape death and watch limo burn to a crisp

FIRE DRAGON CARTEL Jake E Lee and bandmates watch limo burn to a crisp San Jose — Just in time to grab some headlines in a week of rock n’ roll fires Red Dragon Cartel is the latest victim. The Ohio based group The Loveless lost their entire trailer full of gear in an unfortunate roadside incident they experienced last week traveling between gigs. Metal Sludge reported on that HERE. Then yesterday morning we all woke up to the[…]

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