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January 17, 2023

VIDEO SINGLE … Bret Michaels to release new single/video for “Back In The Day” Exclusively on his Official Website on January 18th

Metal Sludge — For the diehard Poison fans, there is new music but not from the band, instead from their frontman. Bret Michaels will officially release his new video single titled “Back In The Day” on Wednesday January 18th 2023 at 10:00AM (PST). A full press-release and related links can be found below. ——————————————— BRET MICHAELS BRAND NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO BACK IN THE DAY WILL WORLD PREMIERE AT BRETMICHAELS.COM ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 AT[…]

January 16, 2023

NEXT WEEK … Glam Fest 2023 hits Australia Jan. 25-28th featuring; Faster Pussycat, Wednesday 13, Enuff Z’Nuff, Eclipse, Tuff and Sisters Doll

Metal Sludge — In what world did anyone think a 10 band lineup of mostly 80’s glam era hairbands would show up for a week-long tour run in Australia, in 2023? Well, stranger things have happened, and it looks like this is going to be one of them. Glam Fest is set to hit 4 major cities in Oz, including Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. The lineup features 5 bands from the U.S.A., 1 from[…]

January 13, 2023

SHE’S A LITTLE RUNAWAY … Cherie Currie is back with new album ‘Blvds of Splendor’ and March 2023 tour through The U.K. and Scandinavia

Metal Sludge — Where are all the women in rock fans from the U.K. and Scandinavia? We got good news for you, as former The Runaways singer Cherie Currie has a new release and a subsequent tour of the U.K. and Scandinavia slated for the early spring. Currie is going to be hitting the U.K. and some surrounding areas for 2 solid weeks worth of tour dates with the Munich Germany based all-female rockers Blue[…]

January 12, 2023

EX-STRYPER … Jesus Disciple and Assistant Pastor Timothy Gaines blasts “Sentimental hogwash” posts and implores fans to follow Christ

Metal Sludge — In a brand new Facebook post, former Stryper bassist Timothy Gaines has blasted his readers and followers with a message pushing his faith and beliefs. Within hours of the recent sad news of the passing of guitar legend Jeff Beck, Gaines took to social media and seems to be blasting those who have added “RIP” to their various posts about Beck. Gaines writes: “Sorry to be so blunt but RIP? Sentimental hogwash.[…]

January 11, 2023

RIP … Guitar Legend Jeff Beck Dead at 78

Metal Sludge — Hitting the wire now is some very sad news in the world of music. Jeff Beck has passed away at age 78. The site Noize 11 has just reported the guitar icon’s passing within the last few minutes. An official statement reads: “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away[…]

January 9, 2023

SKID NO … Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo says: “Skid Row is Not Interested… in Reunion with Sebastian Bach”

Metal Sludge — Welcome to 2023 and another interview where we will read the million dollar question get asked once again, and the answer is the same it was the previous one hundred times that questioned was posed. Rock journalist Rueben Mosqueda from We Go To 11 recently interviewed Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo of Skid Row and like any good interviewer, he asked the guitarist that million dollar question. Mosqueda: “What is the possibility of a[…]

January 6, 2023

Autograph Singer and Drummer React To Co-Founder Steve Lynch’s Recent Social Media Blog About the Group’s On-Going Legal Dispute

Metal Sludge — In the on-going Autograph legal dispute between original guitarist/co-founder Steve Lynch and the current vocalist (Simon Daniels) and drummer (Marc Wieland) we’re bringing you the latest from the Daniels‘ side. Metal Sludge first brought you this back on November 14th 2022 with our article: “TURN UP THE LAWSUIT … Original Guitarist and Co-Founder Steve Lynch: “The legal process is fully engaged” against his Former group Autograph, Hints at New (real) Version”. Since[…]

January 4, 2023

Autograph Founding Guitarist Steve Lynch Update To Fans: “Daniel Simoni and Marc Weiland have Now Sued the Beloved Widow of Randy Rand”

Metal Sludge — In the latest saga involving the 80’s band Autograph it appears there are some new developments. According to founding guitarist Steve Lynch, the current singer Simon Daniels (real name Daniel Simoni) and drummer Marc Weiland have now filed a lawsuit against Randy Rand‘s widow, Regina Rand. Lynch took to his Facebook earlier today (January 4th 2023) with the following update: —————————————– Hello Everyone, A new low has been hit. The “coverband”, under[…]

January 4, 2023

EXCLUSIVE … Steevi Jaimz former TigerTailz Singer is Recovering after Suffering Massive Stroke 2 Days before Christmas

Metal Sludge — We are saddened to learn that legendary U.K. glam metal singer Steevi Jaimz has recently suffered a massive stroke. Jaimz, born Steven Denham, 60, is best known for the time he once fronted the band TigerTailz who went solo soon after a much publicized split from the band in the late 1980’s. The Jaimz camp has reached out to Metal Sludge exclusively to tell us this news, and we’ve been informed of[…]

January 3, 2023

ROUND N’ ROUND … Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy kicks off New Year’s weekend in spectacular fashion

LOS ANGELES – Stephen Pearcy returned to his roots for an end-of-the-year party on his home court at the sold-out Whisky, and what a celebration it was. On an unseasonably wet and cold Friday evening in Hollywood, Pearcy set the night on fire with an hour-plus set geared towards maximum audience satisfaction, as a big radio hit like “Back For More” or “Wanted Man” was never more than five minutes away. “This is where I[…]