Updated: Friday October 27th 10:45AM (PST) The Riley family have released an official statement. We have shared it below. RIP Steve Riley —————– A statement from the Riley family: We are devastated to share that Steve Riley has passed away at the age of 67. Steve had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks, and on Tuesday, Oct. 24, succumbed to the illness. His wife Mary Louise and son Cole were by[…]
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Metal Sludge — Who said luggage has to be ugly… it doesn’t… and that is why you need to check out Custom Suitcase Design by Johnny Monaco. Monaco as most know, is a well-traveled musician, guitarist, singer and song-writer who has been on many an airplane. Monaco has spent years on the road with acts like Enuff Z’Nuff, L.A. Guns and most recently the Stephen Pearcy solo band (Ratt). In addition to his work with[…]
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Metal Sludge — More and more artists are reissuing older catalog on vinyl, and it appears this popular trend is as hot as ever with the buying public. The latest is former Tigertailz frontman Steevi Jaimz announcing a limited edition pressing of his solo effort “My Private Hell” on 12″ vinyl. The remaster and reissue includes 2 different color options (red or gray) and an insert that includes lyrics and credits. Jaimz first released “My[…]
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“The panelists had varied guesses for Tiki’s identity, with John Stamos, David Lee Roth, and Robert Plant being mentioned.” — Screen Rant Metal Sludge — The new season of The Masked Singer is here and the line-up includes some Hair Metal royalty as part of their new cast. Of course this is not confirmed anywhere on the planet just yet, but it doesn’t take a rock scientist to hear that distinct nasal tinged delivery that[…]
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“Warren DeMartini was playing guitar. Warren did a very short run with Dokken.” — Don Dokken Metal Sludge — It looks like there is more from the Don Dokken history books when it comes to Dokken‘s crazy past. Don talks at length about the early days game of musical chairs between Dokken and Ratt. In a recent and lengthy interview with the Chuck Shute Podcast the Dokken frontman founder broke it down for listeners. As[…]
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“I am super excited to be heading back to Peru, one of my absolute favorite places!” — Ted Poley of Danger Danger Metal Sludge — Peruvian rock promoters have put together a rock show for the Lima locals that will surely have the 80’s rock fans excited and then-some. On December 7th 2023 “Sargento Pimienta de Barranco” in Lima Peru is hosting a rock show that will feature Ted Poley the voice of Danger Danger,[…]
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*** The Waste Some Time with Jason Green Show has reported, just who might be in Blotzer’s new band! Metal Sludge — Well the cat just might be out of the bag… or, should we say the rat might be out of the bag? That would make sense here… but be it a cat or a rat here is what we know. According to the Waste Some Time with Jason Green show it seems Green[…]
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“We’ve been drinking… we’ve been drinking” — Sammy Hagar to Vince Neil Metal Sludge — Sammy Hagar hosted his annual Sammy’s Birthday Bash recently and there is video showing some of the fun. Hagar, who turns 76 on October 13th 2023 appears to have been celebrating earlier in the week at one of his clubs down in Mexico. Hagar is still out there killing it playing rock n’ roll and his band The Circle rocked[…]
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UPDATED: October 12th 2023 Hello, Stevie here… Just a quick note, I am re-sharing this story from a few years ago on the 45th Anniversary of my Brother Gib’s untimely death at the age of 19. If you have followed or read any of my TUFF DIAIRES, I thank you, and hopefully you will find this enjoyable to read the same. With a small warning, it’s pretty graphic and ugly at points, but it seems[…]
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“Our singer won’t be wasted on drugs, falling off the stage. or need to be put on stage by a couple of people then put on a stool.” — Audie Desbrow of Great White Metal Sludge — In the never-ending game of; ‘I know you are but what am I‘, there is yet another installment from the Great White camp. Of course we all know for years now that there have been countless bands from[…]
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