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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[…]

August 23, 2015

SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN Bret Michaels has the sex and Dennis DeYoung has the strut in California concert pairing

SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN Bret Michaels has the sex and Dennis DeYoung has the strut in California concert pairing LANCASTER, Calif., USA — On a warm summer night in California, Poison’s Bret Michaels and ex-Styx band leader Dennis DeYoung teamed Saturday for a rock concert at the Antelope Valley fairgrounds, and a crowd of about 10,000 loved ’em both. DeYoung got things rolling just as the sun was getting ready to set, starting with a torrid[…]

August 22, 2015

FLY CATCHER? Bobby Blotzer’s mouth ‘why is it always open’ one fan wants to know

FLY CATCHER? Bobby Blotzer’s mouth ‘why is it always open’ one fan wants to know Gossip Board — Anyone who reads Metal Sludge must know who Ratt is. A once amazing band that has a deep catalog of great songs and a history of all things rock-n-roll. The band has endured the highs, the lows and even a members’ death, RIP – Robin “King” Crosby. Even though not really a cohesive unit as of late, Ratt somehow continue to make[…]

August 20, 2015

KISS N’ KIDS? Gene Simmons house raided by LAPD, child porn related!

CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE SEARCHES HOME OF KISS GUITARIST, SINGER GENE SIMMONS LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Officers with Los Angeles Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force searched the home of KISS bass guitarist and co-lead singer Gene Simmons Thursday afternoon, LAPD confirmed to Eyewitness News. Officers issued a warrant at the home in the 2600 block of Benedict Canyon Drive, near Beverly Hills. Simmons and his family members are not suspected in[…]

August 20, 2015

A 7th SINGER? Anthony Esposito on new RED DRAGON CARTEL record: ‘I don’t think Jake is 100% sold on him (Darren James Smith) doing the record either’

A 7th SINGER? Anthony Esposito on new RED DRAGON CARTEL record: ‘I don’t think Jake is 100% sold on him (Darren James Smith) doing the record either’ JARNRJ — A recent interview with RED DRAGON CARTEL bassist Anthony Esposito just hit JUSTAROCKNROLLJUNKIE dot com for anyone keeping score. And it looks like the score just might be a solid touchdown for the Jake E Lee project. Touchdown? Yes, as in TD, as in 7[…]

August 20, 2015

FULL OF SH!T Comedian & KISStard Craig Gass is a total F’ing LIAR!

FULL OF SH!T Comedian & KISStard Craig Gass is a total F’ing LIAR! Alaska — Who is Craig Gass? Umm, he’s Motley Crue’s soundman of course. Well, if you’re from the land of eskimo’s and dog sled races, then you might believe that. Quick question, do they have the internet up there yet? Anyway…moving along. Anyone who likes KISS most likely knows who Craig is. And if you don’t know his face, and to be[…]

August 18, 2015

More CATHOUSE LIVE reviews, what did fans think? Read it here and watch them fight in the stands too >Video<

EXTREME the sleeper (literally) at CATHOUSE LIVE Highlights included Sebastian Bach, Tom Keifer, LA Guns and Faster Pussycat while side stage act Bang Tango impressed REVIEW #1 by the always popular and super friendly Izzy Presley August 15th 2015 (IRVINE, CA) The festival nearly thirty years in the making finally took place at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater; Cathouse Live. Before delving into the highlights of the day, internet fans who were not able to be in[…]

August 18, 2015

CATHOUSE LIVE invades Southern California with 24 bands in 100 degree heat & 10,000 fans

CATHOUSE LIVE FEST A ROUSING SUCCESS Crowd of more than 10,000 braves near 100-degree temperatures as glam/sleaze shakes Irvine Meadows IRVINE, Calif., USA — For once an all-star jam actually lived up to its name, as KISS guitarist Ace Frehley made a special appearance Saturday, Aug. 15 to put a big exclamation mark on a monumental day of rock before a crowd of about 10,000 at Riki Rachtman’s Cathouse Live festival at Irvine Meadows.[…]

August 13, 2015

SISTER WHISKY drummer GREG E. WEST dies in tragic accident – RIP

RIP SISTER WHISKY drummer GREG E. WEST dies in tragic accident Los Angeles — Life is short folks, and today I was reminded of this. A friend called me to inform me that yet another friend, comrade, musician and someone who came into my life has now left it. I am talking about Greg Wasilchen. He was a drummer, and music fans will know of him from his stint in the band Sister Whisky. The band[…]

August 13, 2015

His own family allege being terrorized by 5FDP singer Moody

FIVE FINGER RESTRAINING ORDER Whole family alleges being terrorized by Ivan Moody TMZ — Five Finger Death Punch singer Ivan Moody made his own sister and mother fear for their lives … according to docs obtained by TMZ. Sandra Dykes, Moody’s younger sister, got a restraining order against him last September after she says Ivan harassed her, and made threats toward their mom. In the docs Dykes claims Moody has a history of violence with women that[…]