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September 1, 2015

NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOEL Metal Sludge visits with Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra

NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOEL Metal Sludge visits with Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra LOS ANGELES — He has been the guitarist for Whitesnake for a year, and with the band on a two-month break before resuming a world tour, Joel Hoekstra has put out a solo CD called “13,” a project that takes on a harder, less commercial edge. Any new rock release is a long shot these days, but it was something Hoekstra had[…]

September 1, 2015

SCREAM LIKE A BEAST Blackie Lawless and W.A.S.P. issue ‘Scream’ lyric video from ‘Golgotha’

SCREAM LIKE A BEAST Blackie Lawless and W.A.S.P. issue ‘Scream’ lyric video from ‘Golgotha’ W.A.S.P. — Almost six years have passed since the world saw a new studio album from Metal Icons W.A.S.P. This October 2nd, the wait ends, as Blackie Lawless and the legendary rockers W.A.S.P. will release their long awaited new album and Napalm Records debut Golgotha. Today the artwork and track listing have been revealed. Frontman Blackie Lawless on the new album[…]

August 30, 2015

EAT THIS AND SMILE David Lee Roth stops show twice, confronts monitor man and beer throwing fan

EAT THIS AND SMILE David Lee Roth stops show twice, confronts monitor man and beer throwing fan YouTube — David Lee Roth still has it. What is it? Dave has the ability to command the stage like no other and seemingly has grown with grace and ease more than most 80’s iconic rock stars. Dave is definitely the man, the myth and a legend as he drops some knowledge on an unknown fan during a[…]

August 29, 2015

DEADBEAT JAIL Or ROCK N’ ROLL BulletBoys singer arrested after Florida gig for non-support

DEADBEAT JAIL Or ROCK N’ ROLL BulletBoys singer arrested after Florida gig for not paying child support Instagram — Today social networks seemingly run our life. The good, the bad and the ugly. Unfortunately for Marq Torien, today it’s definitely not the good. The BulletBoys singer who is 53 was arrested in Tampa Florida last night immediately following his band’s show. The allegations are for not paying child support. Torien real name Mark Maytorena was not[…]

August 27, 2015

SEBASTIAN BOTCHED! A ‘Glorious mess’ ‘Beautiful shitshow-aganza’ and ‘Corey Feldman’s birthday party’ reviewer describes BACH wedding bash

SEBASTIAN BOTCHED! A ‘Glorious mess’ ‘Beautiful shitshow-aganza’ and ‘Corey Feldman’s birthday party’ reviewer describes BACH wedding bash VICE — When news broke last month that ex-Skid Row howler Sebastian Bach would be offering fans an opportunity to attend his San Jose wedding to model Suzanne Le for the shocking price of $300 a head, the press had a field day. How could they not? Aside from the fact that it’s generally fun to kick an[…]

August 26, 2015

ARE YOU CEREAL? Steelheart leather jacket and gold record on eBay priced at $89,999.00

ARE YOU CEREAL? Steelheart leather jacket and gold record on eBay priced at $89,999.00 eBay — Clearly someone wants to buy a house, a car and pay off some credit card debt. Or, maybe just clean out the garage of some collectibles. According to a posting on eBay, it looks as if though a seller with the ID mikematijevic is selling the mother-load of all things Steelheart. How much? $ 89,999.00 We have reached out to[…]

August 25, 2015

GUNS N’ ROOS Rumor Guns N’ Roses will appear in Australia at Soundwave Festival

GUNS N’ ROOS Rumor Guns N’ Roses will appear in Australia at Soundwave Festival Australia / Heavy Mag — Alternative Nation has reported that there’s a strong rumour that we could see Guns N’ Roses perform at Soundwave Festival next year. The rumour comes after reports that Slash and Axl are on speaking terms again. James Young from Melbourne’s Cherry Bar revealed the rumour to Triple M last week. “I heard the most amazing rumor[…]

August 25, 2015

MEAT N’ GREET Tuff bassist Chase & Ex-Warrant guitarist Morris launch BBQ on wheels

MEAT N’ GREET Tuff founding bassist Chaisson & Ex-Warrant guitarist Morris have a successful BBQ business on wheels LOS ANGELES — Once among the most popular glam-rock acts on MTV with the hit “I Hate Kissing You Goodbye,” Tuff still plays a few select dates at rock festivals every year. In the meantime, founding bassist Todd Chaisson and noted guitar player Billy Morris have forged a successful business in Cleveland with their mobile Smokin’ Rock N’[…]

August 25, 2015

YOU DON’T SAY Tracii Guns welcomes new singer for his L.A. Guns/Gunzo band

YOU DON’T SAY Tracii Guns welcomes new singer for his L.A. Guns/Gunzo band Facebook — A posting by Tracii Guns yesterday has announced the addition of new vocalist Michael O’Mara to the L.A. Guns/Gunzo project. Guns took to social networks to welcome their newest member. The (Gunzo) project had been fronted by Keith St. John (Burning Rain, ex X-Drive) since their launch in spring. Guns is a founding member of L.A. Guns and with the addition[…]

August 23, 2015

SHOCK ME Sebastian Bach and bride hire KISS cover band for bash but forget marriage license?

SHOCK ME Sebastian Bach and bride hire KISS cover band for bash but forget their marriage license? Happy Day — Metal Sludge would like to officially congratulate Sebastian Bach and his lovely bride Suzzane Le on their official marriage. The couple wed over the weekend and had a rocking post ceremony bash that included the KISS cover band DESTROYER. Metal Sludge (along with Blabbermouth and countless other music sites) reported back on July 12th that anyone[…]