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TAKE III … Rough Cutt gets ready to release “III” featuring Shortino, Derakh and Thorne with Special Guest former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo

June 8, 2021

Metal Sludge — As the world is slowly coming back to life from the Covid craze, there are also some surprises that are popping up in the way of music. One of them is new music from the 80’s heavy metal group Rough Cutt courtesy of the DDR Music Group. Rough Cutt have reemerged featuring classic era members Paul Shortino

STINKS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT … David Ellefson admits in Police report to ‘Sexting’ and sending ‘Masturbation Videos’ to Dutch Teenager

June 7, 2021

Rolling Stone — New details have emerged regarding the incidents that led former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson to file revenge-porn charges against the person who leaked compromising video of his online sexual interactions with a fan. Ellefson, the longtime Megadeth bassist who joined the band during its formative years, admitted to police in a report obtained by Rolling Stone that

CHERRY JAM … Warrant joined by Jack Russell and members of Trixter for ‘Cherry Pie’ All-Star Jam

June 6, 2021

Blabbermouth — Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell and TRIXTER‘s Steve Brown and P.J. Farley joined WARRANT on stage last night (Saturday, June 5) at the Live United Live Music Festival in Sunbury, Pennsylvania to perform the classic WARRANT song “Cherry Pie”. Fan-filmed video footage of their appearance can be seen below. buy trazodone online in the best USA pharmacy

YOU HAD TO BE THERE … Hollywood dreams and Sunset Strip memories 30+ years later with TAZ singer K.K.

May 31, 2021

LOS ANGELES — Once among Hollywood’s most promising unsigned bands, Taz is resurfacing a generation later with a CD of rare recordings set to be released soon on Eonion Records. Taz was big enough to headline consecutive nights in hometown Los Angeles at such prestigious venues as the Roxy and Country Club, but except for a long-forgotten Japan EP and

KISS THIS … Slaughter to issue Dual LP Definitive Edition “Fear No Evil” Vinyl Set on Kiss My Wax Records

May 26, 2021

Metal Sludge — The vinyl craze is in full swing, and it seems that most bands are getting on board with it. Slaughter have recently hit the wire with news of a very cool release for their 3rd studio record “Fear No Evil.” The band has done a deal with Kiss My Wax Records who are promoting pre-orders for what

MEGA LAWSUIT … David Ellefson former Megadeth bassist is pursuing Revenge Porn charges against person who leaked Private Videos

May 26, 2021

Blabbermouth — Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he is pursuing “revenge pornography” charges against the person who leaked his private messages and videos of his interactions with a woman who is not his wife. MEGADETH fired Ellefson on Monday (May 24), two weeks after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving him were posted on Twitter. The

CANCELED … Megadeth release David Ellefson, Dave Mustaine issues Official Statement

May 24, 2021

Metal Sludge — Megadeth have parted ways with bassist and long time member David Ellefson. Ellefson was involved with a questionable scandal in recent weeks involving a young female fan and explicit adult videos. The band’s official social media have posted the following message: “We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no longer playing with Megadeth and that

RIP … Former Nelson guitarist Joey Cathcart loses battle with Brain Cancer

May 23, 2021

Metal Sludge — We are sad to report that Joey Cathcart has passed away. Cathcart had been battling brain cancer for years and sadly he has lost that battle. Cathcart is best known for the time he played guitar in the band Nelson. Gunnar Nelson took to the band’s official Instagram to share news of the passing of their friend

STILL RUNNIN’ SH!T … After an ugly year off, Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe returns with New Life, Brand New Music and New Tour Dates

May 20, 2021

LOS ANGELES — Faster Pussycat, a classic glam band, is pumping out some original music for the first time in 15 years, starting with a single called “Nola” that was produced by Gilby Clarke. Plus, the Los Angeles quintet led by singer Taime Downe is set to hit the road on an extended tour in June with Enuff Z’Nuff that’s

AC/D-TEETH … Gene Simmons says the first time he met AC/DC’s Angus Young he had ‘No Front Teeth’

May 16, 2021

Blabbermouth — While speaking to Australia’s Triple M radio station, Gene Simmons reflected on how AC/DC ended up supporting KISS on a short run of dates in late 1977 and early 1978. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I saw them playing this really small club in L.A. I happened to be there. And all I remember is being close

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TAKE III … Rough Cutt gets ready to release “III” featuring Shortino, Derakh and Thorne with Special Guest former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo

STINKS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT … David Ellefson admits in Police report to ‘Sexting’ and sending ‘Masturbation Videos’ to Dutch Teenager

CHERRY JAM … Warrant joined by Jack Russell and members of Trixter for ‘Cherry Pie’ All-Star Jam

YOU HAD TO BE THERE … Hollywood dreams and Sunset Strip memories 30+ years later with TAZ singer K.K.

KISS THIS … Slaughter to issue Dual LP Definitive Edition “Fear No Evil” Vinyl Set on Kiss My Wax Records

MEGA LAWSUIT … David Ellefson former Megadeth bassist is pursuing Revenge Porn charges against person who leaked Private Videos

CANCELED … Megadeth release David Ellefson, Dave Mustaine issues Official Statement

RIP … Former Nelson guitarist Joey Cathcart loses battle with Brain Cancer

STILL RUNNIN’ SH!T … After an ugly year off, Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe returns with New Life, Brand New Music and New Tour Dates

AC/D-TEETH … Gene Simmons says the first time he met AC/DC’s Angus Young he had ‘No Front Teeth’

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