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REMEMBER WHEN … Jizzy Pearl chats with Robbie Crane about Sunset Strip, Ratt, Warrant and the Vince Neil Band on his JPearlTV Youtube channel

April 28, 2022

Metal Sludge — In a new JIZZO CHATS episode on JPearlTv, lead singer Jizzy Pearl talks with former band-mate and long-time Ratt bassist Robbie Crane. Crane who like Pearl grew up in Southern California talk about an array of subjects including their history on the Sunset Strip. The guys talk in depth about how their time in Ratt started and

WHAT A PARTY … Steel Panther headlines Massive 50th Anniversary Parking Lot Bash at Rainbow Bar

April 27, 2022

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The Rainbow Bar & Grill 50th anniversary party this past Sunday was as good as gold. Never before have that many guests attended the annual party event, as an overflow crowd of about 2,000 packed the restaurant and parking lot on a balmy, spring day. So much hairspray, leather, makeup and lipstick – and that was

RIP … Autograph bassist Randy Rand, Dead at 71

April 26, 2022

Metal Sludge — Sad news from the world of rock n’ roll. Randy Rand has died. Rand, 71, was the bassist of the band Autograph. A statement from the band was released today that reads in part: “It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts to announce the unexpected passing of our cherished friend and founding member of Autograph, Randy

MR. ROGERS … Dave Mustaine of Megadeth sneaks into seats behind fans secretly handing kids guitar picks

April 24, 2022

Metal Sludge — Don’t let that snarl fool you, inside he’s a teddy bear. Megadeth founder, frontman, guitarist, song-writer and leader Dave Mustaine has just shown what life is all about. In a new social media post on his official Instagram, Mustaine is seen sneaking into the bleacher seats at a concert in Green Bay, behind some unassuming fans. While

BAND KILLED ON SET … Santa Cruz debut video for “Under The Gun” that depicts all Members being Shot Dead

April 22, 2022

Metal Sludge — Guess who is in the news again? That’s right, Santa Cruz is making headlines again, and this time it’s for their brand new video for their single “Under The Gun.” Archie Cruz along with his new band-mates, Jerry Jade (guitars), Tommy Bradley (Bass) and Randy McDemian (Drums) appear in the group’s latest video which was shot in

KEEPING HIS DISTANCE … Wolfgang responds to Van Halen rumors with: “Dumbass reunion isn’t happening” and “Just leave me the F#@k out of it!”

April 21, 2022

Metal Sludge — After a week of news and rumors about a new Van best online pharmacy with fast delivery glucotrol xl with the lowest prices today in the USA Halen tour and lineup, the silence has officially been broken from the Wolfgang camp. As most know, Jason Newsted shocked the music world back on April 13th when he told

BULLETBLAST … Jimmy D’Anda talks BulletBoys implosion: “I don’t think I need to point any fingers because everyone knows who it’s about.”

April 20, 2022

Metal Sludge — Ex-BulletBoys drummer Jimmy D’Anda has recently opened up about the demise of BulletBoys after their ill-fated reunion. D’Anda was recently interviewed by Andrew DiCecco for Vinyl Writer Music and he covers all kinds of past, present and future. On December 12th 2019, the BulletBoys announced that the original line-up of D’Anda (drums), Marq Torien (lead vocals), Mick Sweda

DROPPIN’ BOMBS … Archie Cruz: “Chris Jericho is Not a Real Rock Star” and “Fozzy’s Crowd is Pretty much Semi-Retarded Wrestling Fans.”

April 19, 2022

Metal Sludge — Two weeks ago most of our readers had no clue who Archie Cruz was or his band Santa Cruz, but the Finnish singer is trying his hardest to make himself known. In a brand new podcast interview with the Rock and Roll Geek Show Cruz answers a plethora of questions. The singer covers subjects going back to

ROTH SAYS … David Lee Roth has reacted to the big rumor about a Van Halen tour… with lead singer Pink?

April 19, 2022

Metal Sludge — Well that went from zero to crazy and fast. Last week Jason Newsted told a Florida news outlet about his 2021 which involved him being in talks with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth about a perspective Van Halen tour that also featured guitarist Joe Satriani. Now Satriani himself has answered the million-dollar question and it

DO-OVER … Santa Cruz announces return show at Whisky-Go-Go stating they’re “Back For Round 2” and “This Time It’s Personal”

April 18, 2022

Metal Sludge — After going viral for all the wrong reasons, it looks like Finnish rockers Santa Cruz are planning a do-over. Santa Cruz have announced their official return to “The Whisky” rock club in Hollywood for Thursday August 25th 2022. The band’s new promo poster reads: “Back For Round 2 – This Time It’s Personal.” As many recall the

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REMEMBER WHEN … Jizzy Pearl chats with Robbie Crane about Sunset Strip, Ratt, Warrant and the Vince Neil Band on his JPearlTV Youtube channel

WHAT A PARTY … Steel Panther headlines Massive 50th Anniversary Parking Lot Bash at Rainbow Bar

RIP … Autograph bassist Randy Rand, Dead at 71

MR. ROGERS … Dave Mustaine of Megadeth sneaks into seats behind fans secretly handing kids guitar picks

BAND KILLED ON SET … Santa Cruz debut video for “Under The Gun” that depicts all Members being Shot Dead

KEEPING HIS DISTANCE … Wolfgang responds to Van Halen rumors with: “Dumbass reunion isn’t happening” and “Just leave me the F#@k out of it!”

BULLETBLAST … Jimmy D’Anda talks BulletBoys implosion: “I don’t think I need to point any fingers because everyone knows who it’s about.”

DROPPIN’ BOMBS … Archie Cruz: “Chris Jericho is Not a Real Rock Star” and “Fozzy’s Crowd is Pretty much Semi-Retarded Wrestling Fans.”

ROTH SAYS … David Lee Roth has reacted to the big rumor about a Van Halen tour… with lead singer Pink?

DO-OVER … Santa Cruz announces return show at Whisky-Go-Go stating they’re “Back For Round 2” and “This Time It’s Personal”

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