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FACE THE DARK … Mark Kendall on Jack Russell returning to Great White: “He’s using wheelchairs and he’s sitting on a stool. So for us to go back to that, it just feels dark.”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Dr. Music and All Music Magazine video podcast, guitarist Mark Kendall talks about the latest in the world of Great White. Kendall talks about the band’s recent separation from vocalist Mitch Malloy and the addition of their new frontman Andrew Freeman. Kendall talks in depth about all things related including the bands choice to not bring back original frontman Jack Russell. As transcribed on Blabbermouth: Asked[…]

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SINGER #4 … Great White announces new singer Andrew Freeman after split with Mitch Malloy

Metal Sludge — The news is out, and it appears that Great White have filled their most recent singer void with Andrew Freeman. As was reported by Metal Sludge earlier today, Mitch Malloy has “moved on from Great White” according to the singer’s social media post. Shortly after the Malloy post, Great White announced their new frontman as Freeman. “GREAT WHITE NAMES ANDREW FREEMAN AS ITS NEW SINGER Grammy-Nominated Rock Band Readies Robust Tour Schedule[…]

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GREAT GOODBYE … Mitch Malloy quits Great White: “I have moved on from Great White. We have been headed in different directions…”

Metal Sludge — Mitch Malloy has officially quit Great White. Malloy, 60, took to social media today to let his fans and followers know the news. Malloy wrote: “I have moved on from Great White.” Great White features 3 of the group’s classic era members with Mark Kendall (guitars), Michael Lardie (guitars and keys) along with Audie Desbrow (drums). Malloy who had been in the group since 2018 was their 3rd replacement singer adds: “We[…]

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REELZ … ‘Autopsy: The Last Hours Of EDDIE VAN HALEN’ To Premiere On REELZ This Weekend

Blabbermouth –Reelz has released a “sneak peek” at “Autopsy: The Last Hours Of Eddie Van Halen”, which will premiere on Sunday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Check it out below. “Autopsy: The Last Hours Of…” is a documentary series that reveals the truth behind the controversial deaths of global icons and people whose untimely deaths were surrounded by scandal and intense media attention. Fact and fiction are forever separated through reconstructions of[…]

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L.A. DRUMS … L.A. Guns replaces drummer before Summer Tour starts, Tracii Guns welcomes former Odin drummer Shawn Duncan

Metal Sludge — It’s almost go time for the summer tour season to kick into high gear. Yesterday L.A. Guns founder, lead guitarist and main song-writer Tracii Guns posted an update that simply read: “Let’s go already” with some laughing emojis and sharing the band’s summer tour itinerary. Less than 24 hours later, Guns announced the band’s newest member, Shawn Duncan on drums. “Inwould@like to personally welcome @shawnduncan007 into the @laguns family “ wrote Guns[…]

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(NOT) BACK IN THE SADDLE … Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler is Back in Rehab after Relapse, band Forced to Cancel Las Vegas residency

TMZ — Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has voluntarily checked himself into rehab after a recent relapse. The group released a statement Tuesday, saying, “As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years. After foot surgery to prepare for the stage and the necessity of pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health and recovery.” Aerosmith[…]

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MICHAEL SOUR … Michael Sweet unloads on Indy label for Legally Licensing Stryper back-catalog and Implores Fans “Don’t buy any”

Metal Sludge — In a new social media posting, Stryper singer Michael Sweet is upset and ranting like the Devil is at his door. Sweet has written a blog about an unidentified Indy Record Label that he says legally licensed the rights to remaster and reissue some of the band’s back catalog but without his approval. In the singer’s rant, he outlines his reasons why he’s not happy with this person (Label) then implores fans[…]

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PARTY ANIMAL … Tom Werman on recording vocals with Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil: “We did several hours work, we kept 1 line”

Metal Sludge — In a recently uploaded audio clip by Full In Bloom Music, producer Tom Werman talks about working with Mötley Crüe and singer Vince Neil. Werman discusses his time working with the band: “I remember struggling with Vince (Neil).” The famed producer giggles and tells listeners how Neil tried his hardest but adds: “Sometimes he didn’t produce too many keepers because he had stayed up all night partying.” “I had a process for[…]

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CRÜEMMERCIAL … Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil appears in new commercial for Dollar Loan Center

Metal Sludge — Need a loan, well… Vince Neil is endorsing the Dollar Loan Center. The Mötley Crüe lead singer appears in a brand new commercial for Dollar Loan Center that popped on Youtube earlier today. Neil is riding a Zamboni, which is primarily used to resurface, clean and smooth out the ice for Hockey games in arenas or stadiums. The website promoted for the commercial is http://www.dontbebroke.com which is perfect for reaching the demographic[…]

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ROCK AND ROBE ALL NIGHT … KISS bassist Gene Simmons sports his Bathrobe for Sound Check and Fan Interactive Q&A at Hartford show

Metal Sludge — In a brand new video uploaded to Youtube the band Kiss knock out sound check with some VIP fans in attendance. Sounds like a good time right? Well the fans got their sound check and some general exchanges from the stage with both Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Not to forget Tommy Thayer on lead guitar and Eric Singer back behind the drum kit. It seems this is normal as Kiss do[…]

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