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RIP … Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak Dead at 61

Metal Sludge — order levitra super force online in the best USA pharmacy bristolrehabclinic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wiki/wiki-levitra-super-force.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore Sad news from the rock world today as we report the unfortunate passing of James Kottak. A source close to the Kottak camp has confirmed the news that the drummer died early this morning in his hometown of Louisville Kentucky.

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EINSTEIN ALERT … Ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley claims to have an IQ of 163

“Mine’s 163” — Ace Frehley talking about his IQ Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley talks about his latest single “10,000 Volts” and how his collaboration with producer Steve Brown (Trixter, Def Leppard, Tokyo Motor Fist) came about. Frehley also talks about AI (artificial intelligence) and how it has come into play with

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BACK FOR MORE … Stephen Pearcy announces “Back In The Cellar” tour 2024 to celebrate 40 years since the RATT “Out Of The Cellar” release

“Stephen Pearcy is one of the Best Frontmen to emerge from The Decade of Decadence” — The New York Times Metal Sludge — Great news from the Ratt camp as the band’s founder and frontman has announced a string of tour dates for 2024. Stephen Pearcy has announced his “Back In The Cellar” tour which will see the singer perform

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SKID ROW … RACHEL BOLAN Confirms Their Debut Album Was ’98 Percent’ Written Before SEBASTIAN BACH Even Joined The Band

“I would say about 98 percent were written and done, for sure.” — Rachel Bolan on the debut Skid Row album being written before Sebastian Bach joined Blabbermouth — In a recent interview with the “Radio Forrest” podcast, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked if it’s true that the band’s debut album, 1989’s “Skid Row”, was “completely written and

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TUFF NEWS 2024 … Stevie Rachelle Announces Tour Dates in Thailand, Peru, Ohio, Brazil, Monsters of Rock Cruise and ‘Fist First’ on Vinyl

LOS ANGELES, California — Just in time for you to mark your calendars for 2024… ready, set, go! Hey everyone, Stevie Rachelle here with an update from sunny Southern California on a beautiful December morning. I have all kinds of exciting news to tell you about and I will start with some solo shows that I have starting this coming

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DOWN BOYS … Joey Allen on Jerry Dixon and whether he’ll ever return to Warrant; “I don’t know. We’d love that. But if not, we’ve got a family member in Robbie Crane.”

“There’s nothing wrong with Jerry (Dixon). There’s nothing wrong with the band (Warrant).“ — Joey Allen Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with the Tulsa Music Stream podcast, Warrant guitarist Joey Allen is the guest. Allen talks about a mix of past, present and future, including the band’s classic era vocalist, frontman and primary song-writer Jani Lane who

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METAL HOF … Inductees include Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach, Carlos Cavazo, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Whisky-A-Go-Go, Biohazard, Cleopatra Records along with Host Eddie Trunk

LOS ANGELES, California — The 7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala have just announced their 2024 inductees. The list includes bands, rock stars, music venues, record labels, and a radio host. We have shared the official press release as found below. ————————- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDDIE TRUNK, MICK MARS, SEBASTIAN BACH, TIM “RIPPER” OWENS, CARLOS CAVAZO, PENELOPE SPHEERIS, BIOHAZARD,

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KANE GETS CANDID … Kane Roberts “I Want Nita Strauss Bursting Out Of My Birthday Cake” and looking back on his return to the road with Alice

Metal Sludge — In their continuing series, the 80’s Metal Recycle Bin has dropped another awesome interview. The latest installment, is with guitar monster Kane Roberts! Roberts recently came of out of his cave, and did a nice run of shows with his former boss Alice Cooper after Nita Strauss took a leave to do shows with Demi Lovato. As

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