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ROCK N’ ROLL TO THE RESCUE … Los Angeles area Musicians, Venues and Companies Help Contribute to L.A. Fire Relief

January 22, 2025

“The community came together and was very generous. The entire downstairs of the venue was filled with piles of donations, everything from clothes and jackets, to pet food, and children’s toys.” — Jake Perry / Whisky-A-Go-Go Promoter LOS ANGELES – The devastating fires that rocked Los Angeles has had quite an effect on the music scene, but what an inspiration

RIP … Guitarist John Sykes Dead at 65

January 20, 2025

Metal Sludge — Very sad news today in the world of Rock n’ Roll as we report on the passing of guitarist John Sykes. Sykes is respected as one of the great musicians from the 80’s era and his resume speaks loudly. The English born guitarist made his first big impact when he joined Tygers of Pan Tang in 1980

HE TALKS A LOT … METAL SLUDGE catches up with Bret Michaels guitarist PETE EVICK

January 18, 2025

“I grew up in one of those towns Mellencamp sang about, I love it now but spent a lot of time just trying to get out.” — Pete Evick LOS ANGELES – Pete Evick, longtime guitarist for Bret Michaels of Poison fame, has a new solo single, “Your Last One,” a catchy Americana-style song that would not feel lost on

POISONBOYS … Original BulletBoys guitarist Mick Sweda joins Poison’s Rikki Rockett to form new supergroup The Rockett Mafia

January 12, 2025

“Well, we’re starting out with covers. We’re kind of leaning toward a ’70s sort of vibe, things that [Rikki Rockett] and I grew up with.” — Mick Sweda original BulletBoys guitarist Metal Sludge — Rock fans of BulletBoys and Poison will be excited to hear about a brand new supergroup called The Rockett Mafia. The Rockett Mafia went public in

POSTPONED … The ‘Celebration of The Music and Life of Jack Russell’ event at ‘Whisky’ has been postponed

January 10, 2025

Metal Sludge — After several days of crazy weather and horribly tragic fires in Southern California, the Jack Russell ‘Celebration of Music and Life‘ concert has been postponed. The event was scheduled for Tuesday January 14th 2025 at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, and according to sources, is already Sold Out. However, due to the recent

KISS NEWS … Kiss Settle with Wig Stylist Who Said He Was Fired for Covid Complaints

January 6, 2025

“The band’s longtime stylist David Mathews claimed he was wrongfully terminated for pushing back against “unsafe” practices on tour.” — Nancy Dillon for Rolling Stone Magazine Metal Sludge — Kiss retired from touring back in December of 2023, but Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are still front page news just as 2025 gets started. In the latest from Kiss, the

CHECK THIS OUT … Riot Stitch Rockwear to Host First Ever Metal Catwalk at NAMM 2025

January 3, 2025

“Rock n Roll isn’t just music—it’s a lifestyle, a statement, and an art form. I want to bring that energy to the catwalk in a way that’s never been done before.” — Sherri Lu / Owner Riot Stitch Metal Sludge — Are you wearing pants right now or is that too personal? Okay, let’s try a different approach… dare we

SUNSET STRIP REVIEW … The Whisky hosted an epic 80’s week to close out 2024 with Quiet Riot, Faster Pussycat, Stephen Pearcy and L.A. Guns

January 2, 2025

“This is my 21st year in the band, and it’s lucky 21, I first met (late original singer) Kevin DuBrow in 2003 or 2004, and now it’s gonna be 2025, so look at that.” — Alex Grossi / Quiet Riot “I think everyone is coming in to drink the free booze. That’s how popular we are.” — Chad Stewart /

NEW VINYL ALERT … WildSide “Under The Influence” has been reissued on Colored Vinyl

December 26, 2024

Metal Sludge — Hollywood rockers Wildside have seen their debut “Under The Influence” be reissued on colored vinyl courtesy of Experience Vinyl. Wildside signed to Capitol Records at the tail-end of the Sunset Strip‘s 80’s explosion but unfortunately by the time it was released in 1992, the music landscape had changed drastically. While the band’s debut from Capitol Records was

MEOW … L.A. Guns tease next studio album “Leopard Skin”, announce 2025 Tour Dates and Wish their fans a Happy Holidays

December 20, 2024

Metal Sludge — The Los Angeles based L.A. Guns have just announced their ne xenical online in the best USA pharmacy https://lafemmespa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wiki/wiki-xenical.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore xt studio album “Leopard Skin” will drop in early April of 2025 on Cleopatra Records. The band have also just released a string of tour dates coined the ‘Lucky MF’r Tour‘ for

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ROCK N’ ROLL TO THE RESCUE … Los Angeles area Musicians, Venues and Companies Help Contribute to L.A. Fire Relief

RIP … Guitarist John Sykes Dead at 65

HE TALKS A LOT … METAL SLUDGE catches up with Bret Michaels guitarist PETE EVICK

POISONBOYS … Original BulletBoys guitarist Mick Sweda joins Poison’s Rikki Rockett to form new supergroup The Rockett Mafia

POSTPONED … The ‘Celebration of The Music and Life of Jack Russell’ event at ‘Whisky’ has been postponed

KISS NEWS … Kiss Settle with Wig Stylist Who Said He Was Fired for Covid Complaints

CHECK THIS OUT … Riot Stitch Rockwear to Host First Ever Metal Catwalk at NAMM 2025

SUNSET STRIP REVIEW … The Whisky hosted an epic 80’s week to close out 2024 with Quiet Riot, Faster Pussycat, Stephen Pearcy and L.A. Guns

NEW VINYL ALERT … WildSide “Under The Influence” has been reissued on Colored Vinyl

MEOW … L.A. Guns tease next studio album “Leopard Skin”, announce 2025 Tour Dates and Wish their fans a Happy Holidays

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