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October 8, 2015

BOYZ ARE GONNA REFLECT Bobby Rock looks back at his Vinnie Vincent Invasion audition

“Go West, Young Man!” – Reflections on the Vinnie Vincent Invasion audition, 30 years later BobbyRock.Com — Last week marked the 30th anniversary of my Vinnie Vincent Invasion audition. And since I’m on my annual “writer’s retreat” at the moment, firmly in the headspace of writing, I figured I would do a little stream-of-consciousness riffing about that whole crazy, magical, and dare I say, “destined,” audition experience. ————————————– Tuesday, October 1st, 1985, SIR Studios on[…]

October 8, 2015

WELCOME TO MY DREAM Original Alice Cooper Band reunites for suprise show

WELCOME TO MY DREAM Original Alice Cooper Band reunites for suprise show Dallas — A book signing at a Dallas record store last night turned into a surprise reunion concert of the original Alice Cooper band. The reported 200 people in attendance got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the best bands that ever existed. Good Records in Dallas had booked the surviving members of the original Alice Cooper band, Michael Bruce (rhythm guitar[…]

October 8, 2015

TONY IOMMI, STEVE VAI, ZAKK WYLDE JOIN FORCES AT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP

LEGENDARY GUITARIST TONY IOMMI, GUITAR HERO STEVE VAI, ROCK DRUMMER CARL PALMER, ALLMAN BROS. GUITARIST WARREN HAYNES AND OZZY GUITARIST ZAKK WYLDE TO JOIN FORCES AT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP 20TH ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH EVENT LOS ANGELES, FEB. 11-14 2016 (LOS ANGELES, October 5 2015) 2016 marks the 20th Anniversary of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, and four of the greatest guitarists and a legendary drummer come together in Los Angeles to headline one of the most amazing camp’s ever assembled on[…]

October 5, 2015

GUM DROPS & LAWSUITS Bobby Blotzer issues play by play statement regarding Ratt legal happenings

GUM DROPS & LAWSUITS Bobby Blotzer issues play by play statement regarding Ratt legal happenings Bravewords — Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer has just issued the following statement exclusively to BraveWords.com: “Hi Ratt n Rollers: Just popping in with a tad bit of Ratt news, for my brain’s own release. On Sept. 30th, Warren Deanmartin filed a request for a temporary restraining order to keep his 50% business partner and co-owner of WBS, INC. (Ratt) from taking the[…]

October 4, 2015

LIVE REPORT: Scorpions sell out The Forum in L.A., and Metal Sludge is there to mark down all the gory details

LIVE REPORT: Scorpions sell out The Forum in L.A., and Metal Sludge is there to mark down all the gory details LOS ANGELES – This is the last hurrah for Scorpions, and the German band celebrated its 50th annivesary in style with a soldout concert Saturday, Oct. 3 before a delirious crowd of nearly 20,000 at the Forum. We wish a lot of brand-new bands featuring snot-nosed adolescents could show half of Scorpions’ exuberance[…]

October 1, 2015

LAWYER IT DOWN Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini files lawsuit against Bobby Blotzer

LAWYER IT DOWN Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini files lawsuit against Bobby Blotzer Los Angeles, CA — A founding member of the 1980s rock band Ratt is suing another original member, alleging he is bringing suits in the name of the group and falsely advertising his tribute band as the real thing. “This case arises from the drummer of the rock band Ratt trying to take over the band and pawn himself and a cast of[…]

October 1, 2015

‘WE WERE OUR OWN WORST ENEMY’ Britny Fox is touring again, as drummer Johnny Dee looks back

‘WE WERE OUR OWN WORST ENEMY’ METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Touted glam band Britny Fox is touring again, as drummer Johnny Dee looks back LOS ANGELES — Britny Fox, a Philadelphia glam band that followed in the footsteps of neighborhood friends Cinderella, made a huge splash in 1988 but unfortunately was befallen by many of the typical trappings that go along with being a big rock band — not least a messy divorce with original[…]

September 28, 2015

BACK FOR CHOREOGRAPHY Juan Croucier debut’s his Ratt side project

BACK FOR CHOREOGRAPHY Juan Croucier debut’s his Ratt side project WESTLAND, Michigan – It’s been a busy few months in the Ratt camp with different members launching new offshoots of the brand they once ruled the world with. Juan Croucier finally made his live debut with his “The Other Voice Of Ratt” side project. The group appeared at “The Token Lounge” just on the outskirts of Detroit Michigan in the city of Westland on September 24th. The project[…]

September 25, 2015

DE-RAILED Bobby Blotzer’s new RATT plan contested by Warren DeMartini

DE-RAILED Bobby Blotzer’s new RATT plan being contested by Warren DeMartini Los Angeles, CA — As first reported by Metal Sludge back on September 12th, rumors swirled that drummer Bobby Blotzer planned to morph his Ratt tribute band Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt Experience into the official RATT band. Now as of September 23rd Blotzer did just that with a press release announcing the ‘2016 RE-INVASION TOUR” upgrading his tribute group to the official new RATT lineup according to him. However it seems this doesn’t[…]

September 24, 2015

CUM ON SEE THE NOISE Frankie Banali unveils his electric art collection

CUM ON SEE THE NOISE Frankie Banali unveils his electric art collection Los Angeles — Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali is more than hair and drum sticks. He’s more than bangin’ his head and going crazee drivin’ in a slick black cadillac too. When Frankie’s not slingin’ drum sticks, it seems he’s channeling his inner Van gogh. We can’t confirm he’s actually painting, but let’s say he’s getting artsy. Check some info below to meet up[…]