Variety — Drummer Charlie Watts, whose adept, powerful skin work propelled the Rolling Stones for more than half a century, died in London on Tuesday morning, according to his spokesperson. No cause of death was cited; was 80. A statement from the band and Watts’ spokesperson reads: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his[…]

Metal Sludge — Trixter guitarist and songwriter Steve Brown has just released his first ever solo release. Brown has been giving it to us good with his band Trixter for more than 35 years and has kept busy with several side-projects as well. Aside from that New Jersey based band he founded, Brown has also backed up Eric Martin (Mr. Big), filled in for Def Leppard when they have been down a guitarist and played[…]

Metal Sludge .. Okay, let the questions begin… who are they and why are they on Metal Sludge? Well let me cut to the chase here… Jesse and Kenda Brunette are a married couple from Green Bay Wisconsin that have been involved with Rock and Music shows for roughly 30 years. They have helped book, orchestrate, promote, work at, work for and sort countless shows from Milwaukee to Green Bay and all around the state.[…]