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DRUGS N’ DRUMS … Matt Sorum on his old Side Job Smuggling Cocaine: “I’d Fly on Airplanes with Two Kilos Strapped around My Waist”

December 21, 2020

Blabbermouth — During a recent appearance on the “Stop! Drop & Talk” podcast, former GUNS N’ ROSES drummer Matt Sorum spoke about his upcoming autobiography, “Double Talkin’ Jive: True Rock ‘N’ Roll Stories From The Drummer Of Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, And Velvet Revolver”, which will now arrive in April 2021 after being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

HERE COMES TROUBLE … Stryper’s Michael Sweet: “I’ve always been a rebel, and I’ll always be a rebel”

December 18, 2020

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with Bringin’ it Backwards, Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER was asked what piece of advice he would give to young artists looking to make it in the music business. He responded (see video below): “My advice is always to tell artists, and sometimes this gets me in trouble, ’cause it gets them

MODERN DAY BARFBOY … Tesla’s Brian Wheat: “I Started Sticking my Fingers Down my Throat to keep myself from Gaining Weight”

December 15, 2020

Metal Sludge — It seems it’s book season in the world of rock n’ roll. The latest to release an autobiography is Tesla bassist Brian Wheat. Wheat has recently been on a press blitz to push his new book “Son Of A Milkman: My Crazy Life With TESLA” which was released today (Dec. 15th 2020). In a series of recent

TMZ REPORTS … Eddie Van Halen Cremated, Ashes Delivered to Son … To Be Scattered Off Malibu Coast

December 13, 2020

TMZ — Eddie Van Halen now has a final resting place, TMZ has learned … the be order strattera online in the best USA pharmacy http://culia.net/scripts/css/wiki-strattera.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore autiful Pacific Ocean off the coast of Malibu. The late rock star’s body order bactrim online in the best USA pharmacy http://culia.net/scripts/css/wiki-bactrim.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore

DUMB LEPPARD … Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffman says Def Leppard is a Dumb band name

December 11, 2020

Blabbermouth — ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke to RJ Bayley of Metal Empire about the origin of the band’s unusual name. He said (hear audio below): “It actually existed before I joined the band, believe it or not. The guys had already performed under that name locally a couple of times. It was basically a neighborhood band, and they had

NO M&MS? … Wolfgang Van Halen’s Tour Rider: Cherry Dr. Pepper, Take 5 Candy Bars, ICB Root Beer, Tortilla Chips, Guacamole and Fresh Salsa

December 9, 2020

Metal Sludge — Of course everyone has heard the stories about the infamous Van Halen request for NO brown M&M’s on their Tour Rider. But what does a 16 year old kid ask for on his Tour Rider when playing with one of the biggest bands on the planet? Metal Sludge recently stumbled upon an old post from The Smoking

BACH = HIGH MAINTENANCE … Accept’s Wolf Hoffman on Sebastian Bach: “He’s high maintenance… I’m not sure I could take it 24 hours a day.”

December 8, 2020

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with the “Talking With Mark Strigl” podcast, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if he had any memories of working with former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach on the song “Rock ‘N’ Roll” for Bach‘s debut solo album, 1999’s “Bring ‘Em Bach Alive!” He responded (hear audio here): “Yup, I do have some memories.

RAZZLE REMEMBERED … L.A. Guns singer to Vince Neil recalling the Hanoi Rocks Drummer’s Tragic Death: “F#@k You for Killing my friend”

December 8, 2020

Metal Sludge — December 8th will always be a horrible day in the history of rock n’ roll. John Lennon was murdered by a crazy fan in New York City back in 1980. A few short years later in 1984, Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley, drummer for the Finnish band Hanoi Rocks was tragically killed in an auto accident. That car was

RATT IS DONE FOR 2021 … Stephen Pearcy “Gonna Go Solo” in 2021 says guitarist Erik Ferentinos

December 6, 2020

Blabbermouth — Guitarist Erik Ferentinos, who has played with RATT singer Stephen Pearcy for nearly two decades, says that RATT fans shouldn’t expect much activity from the band in 2021. “I think [Stephen] may be pausing the RATT thing this coming year and he’s gonna go solo,” Erik said during an appearance on “The Classic Metal Show” (hear audio below).

WOLFIE IS MAD, AGAIN … Wolfgang Van Halen is angry at Julien’s Auctions about a recent sale of his Pop’s Iconic Guitars, cue twitter rant: “F#@k ’em”

December 3, 2020

Metal Sludge — No it’s not Groundhog Day, but yes Wolfgang Van Halen is in the news again. As predictable as sunshine in Southern California, it seems the son of the late Edward Van Halen is once again firing off on his twitter and he’s not happy either. The latest in a string of rants that people are taking advantage

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DRUGS N’ DRUMS … Matt Sorum on his old Side Job Smuggling Cocaine: “I’d Fly on Airplanes with Two Kilos Strapped around My Waist”

HERE COMES TROUBLE … Stryper’s Michael Sweet: “I’ve always been a rebel, and I’ll always be a rebel”

MODERN DAY BARFBOY … Tesla’s Brian Wheat: “I Started Sticking my Fingers Down my Throat to keep myself from Gaining Weight”

TMZ REPORTS … Eddie Van Halen Cremated, Ashes Delivered to Son … To Be Scattered Off Malibu Coast

DUMB LEPPARD … Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffman says Def Leppard is a Dumb band name

NO M&MS? … Wolfgang Van Halen’s Tour Rider: Cherry Dr. Pepper, Take 5 Candy Bars, ICB Root Beer, Tortilla Chips, Guacamole and Fresh Salsa

BACH = HIGH MAINTENANCE … Accept’s Wolf Hoffman on Sebastian Bach: “He’s high maintenance… I’m not sure I could take it 24 hours a day.”

RAZZLE REMEMBERED … L.A. Guns singer to Vince Neil recalling the Hanoi Rocks Drummer’s Tragic Death: “F#@k You for Killing my friend”

RATT IS DONE FOR 2021 … Stephen Pearcy “Gonna Go Solo” in 2021 says guitarist Erik Ferentinos

WOLFIE IS MAD, AGAIN … Wolfgang Van Halen is angry at Julien’s Auctions about a recent sale of his Pop’s Iconic Guitars, cue twitter rant: “F#@k ’em”

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