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GRIM REAPER … Nick Bowcott on Steve Grimmett: “He Was a Glass Half Full Guy… He Was an Exceptional Human Being”

Sleazeroxx — Ex-Grim Reaper guitarist Nick Bowcott was recently interviewed by Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon for Canada’s The Metal Voice. Bowcott‘s former Grim Reaper bandmate Steve Grimmett passed away at the age of 62 from heart related complications back on August 15, 2022. Grim Reaper featuring Grimmett on lead vocals and Bowcott on guitar released three studio albums back

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RATT NEWS … Bobby Blotzer Tells Fans: “Juan and Stephen, Whew Not Good” adds “Stephen and I are Great and Ready to Friggin’ RATT N Roll”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new post on his official Facebook, Bobby Blotzer has seemingly broke his silence on the latest in the world of Ratt, Blotzer has recently become more active online and shared an old promo poster from 1985 when Ratt supported Scorpions and Y&T with Metallica also appearing on the bill. The former Ratt drummer then

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RIKI LIVE … Riki Rachtman Announces His First Ever Live Spoken Word Show “One Foot In The Gutter”

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DRAMADOLLS … Wednesday 13 and Acey Slade at War over Murderdolls, 13 Accuses Slade of ‘Stealing’ the Name and Trademark from Joey Jordison

Blabbermouth — Founding MURDERDOLLS vocalist Wednesday 13 has accused the band’s former guitarist Acey Slade of “stealing” the MURDERDOLLS name from late SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison. Last week, it was announced that Slade and former MURDERDOLLS bassist Eric Griffin would take part in a signing on Sunday, August 28 at the Silver Scream convention at the Hilton Double Tree North

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JUST LIKE THE 80’S … 20 Year Old Gavin Evick releases Debut Video Single “Favorite Songs”

Metal Sludge — If you are thinking his last name sounds familiar, you would be correct. Gavin Evick is the 20 year old son of rock guitarist Pete Evick, who most k order propecia online in the best USA pharmacy montgomeryanimal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wiki/wiki-propecia.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore now from his role playing guitar in the Bret Michaels Band but this

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MEAT & GREET … Paul Stanley tells KISS Fans at Melbourne Australia Q&A: “Gene Simmons Circumcised Me. With His Teeth.” >Video<

Metal Sludge — In a newly uploaded fan filmed video, Paul Stanley talks about being friends with his band-mates in KISS. Stanley and Simmons exchange general banter with the crowd during what appears to be one of their Q&A meet n’ greet events at their show in Melbourne Australia. A fan asks: “How long have you guys been friends, and

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JAMIE’S CRYIN’ .. Wolfgang Van Halen Tweets to Eddie Trunk: “It’s Not My Job To Help You People Deal With My Dad Dying… I’m Just So Done.”

Metal Sludge — In a recent social media blast by Wolfgang Van Halen, the Mammoth WVH frontman seems to be throwing some shade at Eddie Trunk. Van Halen has become known for his short fuse on social media, mainly Twitter and once again he has barked at someone for seemingly no reason. Trunk tweeted back on August 17th 2022 that

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EXCLUSIVE … Blas Elias to Drum for Kingdom Come while James Kottak is ‘Recovering and Getting his Health Together’ says Keith St. John

Metal Sludge — In an exclusive statement to Metal Sludge, Kingdom Come singer Keith St. John says that James Kottak is currently “recovering and getting his health together.” In the interim, the band welcomes Blas Elias (Slaughter, Raiding The Rock Vault, Burning Rain, Blue Man Group) to their drum throne for up coming shows. Metal Sludge reported earlier in the

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FIRED AGAIN? … James Kottak has been Fired from Kingdom Come, this according to multiple industry sources

Metal Sludge — Metal Sludge is receiving direct messages from numerous industry sources that are alleging James Kottak has been fired from Kingdom Come. Metal Sludge has reached our directly to members of Kingdom Come, but as of this posting there has been no confirmation of, or denial either. Earlier today Metal Sludge ran a story where Kottak seemingly was

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