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March 7, 2021

DIARY OF AN AXEMAN … Randy Rhoads Photo Book Coming Soon From Ross Halfin

Blabbermouth — Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has teamed up with Rufus Publications for the publication of “Randy Rhoads By Ross Halfin”, a celebration of one of the most influential hard rock/heavy metal guitarists of all time. This extensive photo book features many classic and unseen shots of the former OZZY OSBOURNE and QUIET RIOT guitarist chosen by Ross from his personal archive. Halfin announced the completion of “Randy Rhoads By Ross Halfin” in a[…]

March 3, 2021

WAIT AND SEE … M3 Rock Festival postpones spring event, dates TBA?

Sleazroxx – The M3 Rock Festival has been postponed for a record third time. At first, the 2020 edition and 12th edition overall was supposed to take place from May 1 to 3, 2020 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, USA. The line-up included headliners Ratt, Tesla and KIX along with newcomers Accept, Doro and Little Caesar. The M3 Rock Festival was rescheduled to September 4 to 6, 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Ratt[…]

February 26, 2021

A DAMN GOOD TIME … Metal Sludge catches up with “Nothing But a Good Time” book author Richard Bienstock

LOS ANGELES — In an era of google-copy-and-paste disguised as hard work, it is nice to see folks put their heart and soul into a passion project. That’s just what co-author Richard Bienstock has pulled off with new book ‘Nothing But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of The ’80s Hard Rock Explosion.” The book, co-written by Tom Beaujour, took three years and is 99 percent quotes — which is incredibly time-consuming if you happen[…]

February 26, 2021

RATT REUNION … Stephen Pearcy schedules “Whisky-A-Go-Go” stream event (TBA), rumors are that Bobby Blotzer will play drums >UPDATED<

UPDATED: Fri. Feb. 26th 2021 Ratt main rodent Stephen Pearcy took to his Instagram on Thursday night sharing our Metal Sludge article headline about Bobby Blotzer appearing at the singer’s taping of a stream event. A secondary post from Pearcy also shows a blond haired man with his back to the singer standing next to a drum kit. Pearcy commented “Rehearsal tonight had swing” and shared the hashtag #drummerswhoplayyamaha while giving the camera a smirk[…]

February 25, 2021

NO ONE CARED … Love/Hate singer Jizzy Pearl recounts crucifying himself on the iconic Hollywood sign

Metal Sludge — In a new episode of Waste Some Time with Jason Green, Love/Hate singer Jizzy Pearl is the guest. Pearl has a lengthy resume of bands he’s performed with including; Ratt, Quiet Riot, L.A Guns and Adler’s Appetite. But even with holding down front-man duties in other people’s projects, Pearl has continued to push the Love/Hate brand a full 30+ years later. In this brand new 2021 interview, done quarantine style from his[…]

February 24, 2021

BOMB IS RIGHT … Sunbomb with Michael Sweet & Tracii Guns review: “All Throw-Away Demos… 2 Stars.”

Metal Sludge — Who has time to write reviews these days, besides complete music nerds who have no life. Well, I don’t have a life either…and no I am not a nerd, but I couldn’t help it after this hit my ears today. So… I decided to jot a few notes down about the latest from Frontiers Records. Not the airlines but that Italian based indy record label that puts out all the 80’s bands.[…]

February 22, 2021

NOT MAKING SENSE … Carlos Cavazo on Quiet Riot going forward without Frankie Banali: “I think it’s Stupid!”

Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo says that “it’s stupid” for the band to continue without drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983’s “Metal Health”, died last August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. In September, QUIET RIOT announced that it would carry on touring following Frankie‘s death. The band, which now features drummer Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE), played a[…]

February 19, 2021

ELDERLY GONE WILD … Sebastian Bach believes being in your 50s is Elderly, Demands Vaccine: “Give Me The F****** Shot!”

Metal Sludge — Sebastian Bach recently went on a Twitter rant about being in his 50s and demanding he get the Covid shot. Bach pleading on Twitter: “Can anybody in California hook me up with this shot? I have offers to travel and sing and I’m not doing either until I get the shot. I’m an old man don’t I qualify holy moly get me the f*** out of this house.” One fan tweeted to[…]

February 15, 2021

L.A. CHILDREN … Steve Riley reacts to recent comments made by L.A. Guns singer Phil Lewis: “It’s really childish”

Blabbermouth — Steve Riley has defended his version of L.A. GUNS against criticism from Phil Lewis, saying that his comments are “really childish.” Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by Lewis and guitarist Tracii Guns, which issued two well-received albums, “The Missing Peace” and “The Devil You Know”, plus the live release “Made In Milan”, under the L.A. GUNS name over the last four years. Riley‘s version[…]

February 4, 2021

RIP … Jani Lane’s 3rd wife Kimberly Nash-Lane has died

LOS ANGELES — Metal Sludge has learned that Kimberly Nash-Lane has died. Nash-Lane was the 3rd wife of the late Warrant singer Jani Lane. Lane was married to Nash-Lane at the time of his death in 2011. Reports are alleging that Nash-Lane was involved in some sort of auto-mobile accident and exited her car only to be struck and killed while doing so. Nash-Lane’s brother Justin Nash shared a photo with his sister on Facebook[…]