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Richie Kotzen talkin’ about Poison, Winery Dogs and Guitar Picks

POISON, WINERY DOGS & GUITAR PICKS Richie Kotzen lets loose on Another FN Podcast Another FN Podcast — Richie Kotzen calls in to talk the new Winery Dogs record “Hot Streak”, their writing process, Phili Cheese Steaks, playing with or without a pick, what he learned while in Poison and the truth about what happened, Prince, soul music, and much more. The

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“We weren’t Poison or Warrant; we were this street band called the Bulletboys” Marq Torien

DON’T CALL ME A HAIRBAND!  “We weren’t Poison or Warrant; we were this street band called the Bulletboys” Marq Torien   BigMusicGeek — In a recent interview with Todd Newton at Big Music Geek.com BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien goes into detail about how he feels about the term hairband. The East Los Angeles born singer says “We weren’t Poison or Warrant” then

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LIZZY DeVINE BLIND? The Cruel Intentions issue ‘Stare At The Sun’

LIZZY DeVINE GOING BLIND? The Cruel Intentions release single “Stare At The Sun” Oslo, Norway — Former VAINS OF JENNA frontman Lizzy DeVine is not going blind, but he will if he keeps staring at the sun! DeVine and company have launched a second single titled “Stare At The Sun” with their new project THE CRUEL INTENTIONS. “Stare At The Sun”

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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

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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. buy wegovy online in the best USA pharmacy https://stmu.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/png/buy-wegovy.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore The rumors of his death were being posted earlier today on Bring Back

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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

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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

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