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VAN ALIEN … Joe Satriani Confirms he has been In Talks with Alex and David Lee Roth about a New Van Halen Tour

April 18, 2022

Blabbermouth — Joe Satriani has confirmed that he has been in discussions with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth about taking part in an all-star VAN HALEN tribute project. The 65-year-old guitarist addressed the rumor just days after former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed to The Palm Beach Post that he was approached by the VAN HALEN drummer about

AGENT-A-GO-GO … Jake Perry from the “Whisky” talks Hollywood on the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast

April 17, 2022

Metal Sludge — Sure we cover a lot of rock stars, live shows and of course the drama, but today we’re going to give you a peak behind the scenes. Today we’re talking about Jake Perry! Perry was recently a guest on the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast. And yes, we know what you’re saying… “Who the F#@k

BLAMES ALCOHOL … Archie Cruz Blames Tequila for Harsh Reaction, Apologizes to Metal Sludge and says “Moves are being made” in the band

April 15, 2022

Metal Sludge — In a new podcast interview, Santa Cruz singer Archie Cruz is blaming his harsh reaction to the critics and his band’s recent negative press on alcohol. Cruz appeared on a brand new episode of This, That & The Other with host Troy Patrick Farrell. TT&TO describes their latest episode with Cruz: “This occurred today on “This That

NAME GAMES … Angel City Devils announce Las Vegas show… No, not the Devil City Angels, but the Angel City Devils >Rikki Rockett Reacts<

April 14, 2022

Updated:April 14th 2022 – 3:45PM – (PST) Metal Sludge has been contacted by Poison’s management and they have forwarded us an exclusive statement from Devil City Angels members Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs. Statement from Eric Sherman, co-manager of Poison, on behalf of Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs of Devil City Angels. “Regarding the new band Angel City Devils, we

VAN TALLICA … Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says Alex asked him to join Van Halen with Joe Satriani

April 14, 2022

Metal Sludge — Huh? That’s about all we could come up with upon reading this latest news. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says Alex Van Halen called him up and asked him to join Van Halen with Joe Satriani on guitar. Newsted spoke to Palm Beach Daily News and stated that he came within an inch of joining Van Halen

JON DOKKEN … Has Jon Bon Jovi’s voice left the building with Don Dokken’s? #ouch

April 13, 2022

Metal Sludge — In a list of 80’s rock singers who have struggled in recent years, it seems that Jon Bon Jovi has officially joined the group. Recent videos from select Bon Jovi live tour dates have been circulated on social media with fans and critics asking: “What the hell happened to Jon’s voice?” As many know, Motley Crue singer

SAMPLE CRUZ … Santa Cruz singer calls Metal Sludge “Hair Metal TMZ” says “I would suggest not to write about something you don´t know Jacksh!t about”

April 13, 2022

Metal Sludge — After last week’s show at the “Whisky-A-Go-Go” in Hollywood, the band Santa Cruz have come under fire from fans, peers and critics alike for their blatant misuse of pre-recorded tracks. The band’s botched live show has been a hot topic for sure and has since been covered by Eddie Trunk, Blabbermouth and Sleazeroxx among other music outlets.

SILLY VANILLI … Santa Cruz perform with Pre-Recorded Lead Vocals at the “Whisky-A-Go-Go”, singer Archie Cruz says Botched Show was for Publicity

April 10, 2022

Metal Sludge — To say the rock community is outraged is an understatement, but… it seems the band Santa Cruz have given some fans and critics alike a reason to unload on them. Santa Cruz performed at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in Hollywood last week on April 6th, and their performance has many blasting the Finnish group. In

BACK IN 1979 … Geoff Tate was an “Effeminate womanizer” who “F#@ked a lot of High School girls in his VW Van” says Adam Bomb

April 7, 2022

Metal Sludge — A recent online post from Adam Bomb delves deep into the history of his band Tyrant with an up n’ coming Tacoma Washington area lead singer named Geoff Tate. This all is before Queensrÿche existed and covers the years 1978 and 1979. Bomb goes into detail about how he first met Jeff Waterfall (his stage name at

FAST ROW … Rachel Bolan on the new Skid Row singer Erik Grönwall: “From the minute he opened his mouth”

April 6, 2022

Metal Sludge — In a best online pharmacy with fast delivery strattera for sale with the lowest prices today in the USA new interview with WRIF radio’s Virtual Rock Room, the guest is Skid Row co-founder, songwriter and bassist Rachel Bolan. Bolan speaks with Meltdown from the Detroit based rock radio station and goes in-depth about the band’s short but

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VAN ALIEN … Joe Satriani Confirms he has been In Talks with Alex and David Lee Roth about a New Van Halen Tour

AGENT-A-GO-GO … Jake Perry from the “Whisky” talks Hollywood on the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast

BLAMES ALCOHOL … Archie Cruz Blames Tequila for Harsh Reaction, Apologizes to Metal Sludge and says “Moves are being made” in the band

NAME GAMES … Angel City Devils announce Las Vegas show… No, not the Devil City Angels, but the Angel City Devils >Rikki Rockett Reacts<

VAN TALLICA … Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says Alex asked him to join Van Halen with Joe Satriani

JON DOKKEN … Has Jon Bon Jovi’s voice left the building with Don Dokken’s? #ouch

SAMPLE CRUZ … Santa Cruz singer calls Metal Sludge “Hair Metal TMZ” says “I would suggest not to write about something you don´t know Jacksh!t about”

SILLY VANILLI … Santa Cruz perform with Pre-Recorded Lead Vocals at the “Whisky-A-Go-Go”, singer Archie Cruz says Botched Show was for Publicity

BACK IN 1979 … Geoff Tate was an “Effeminate womanizer” who “F#@ked a lot of High School girls in his VW Van” says Adam Bomb

FAST ROW … Rachel Bolan on the new Skid Row singer Erik Grönwall: “From the minute he opened his mouth”

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