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RIP … Emperors And Elephants guitarist dies in crowd at Lynch Mob show

RIP Emperors And Elephants guitarist dies in crowd at Lynch Mob show   SAVAGE, Minnesota — A sad report is coming in from Minnesota. It is being reported that Emperors And Elephants guitarist Jeff Windisch died of an apparent heart attack last night. According to reports Windisch and the Chicago based group were on tour. EAE had just finished opening the show at “Neisen’s Sports Bar & Grill” and he was in the crowd watching Lynch Mob when he collapsed. It[…]

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GOING, GOING, GONE! Robbie Crane quits Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt

GOING, GOING, GONE! Robbie Crane quits Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt   Facebook — Robbie Crane makes it official and has ‘resigned’ as the bassist in Bobby Blotzer’s version of the band Ratt. Crane writes in a post on his facebook; “As of today, I have resigned my position as the bass player of Bobby Blotzer’s band “Ratt”. A southern California native, Crane, 47 was previously a member of Ratt from 1996-2012. Crane continues with; “While the[…]

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Ozzy Osbourne being sued by Bob Daisley, again

  Ozzy Osbourne being sued by Bob Daisley, again By Chad Bowar August 9, 2016 3:45 PM Loudwire — Update: Ozzy Osbourne has released a statement concerning Bob Daisley’s legal action over supposed unpaid royalties. It reads as follows: For the past 36 years Mr. Daisley has been receiving bi-annual royalty statements and checks from Blizzard Music, totaling in the millions of dollars, which have been routinely cashed. Mr. Daisley has audited Blizzard Music accounts over[…]

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SLAP IN THE FACE? Don Dokken asks; “Has Bobby Blotzer lost his mind?”

SLAP IN THE FACE? Don Dokken asks; “Has Bobby Blotzer lost his mind?”   Youtube — In a brand new interview Don Dokken gives his views on the Eddie Trunk radio show about recent drama surrounding Bobby Blotzer and his version of Ratt. Dokken starts off the youtube clip below with; “I’ve been watching the Bobby Blotzer meltdown, has he lost his mind?” as Trunk breaks into laughter. Dokken adds; “I want to just call him up[…]

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Stryper singer Michael Sweet is cheering for the other Ratt

NOT BB’s version Stryper singer Michael Sweet is cheering for the other Ratt Facebook — Michael Sweet has officially weighed in on the Ratt saga. The voice of Stryper had a few choice words to say on his official facebook but did start his post off with the following; “I wish these guys all the best and hope they can resolve their issues”.  Sweet seems to be supportive of the band as a whole but doesn’t mince[…]

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BLOTZ Vs: BLAZE … Bobby Blotzer issues statement on the departure of lead guitarist Blaze

BLOTZ Vs: BLAZE Bobby Blotzer issues statement on the departure of lead guitarist Blaze Facebook — Bobby Blotzer has released an official statement confirming the recent rumor Metal Sludge reported that there were soon to be some changes in his Ratt lineup. Blotzer has now acknowledged lead guitarist Nicolas “Blaze” Baum is no longer on board in a facebook post from earlier today. Blotzer explained the recent developments by saying; “While we are shocked and saddened by the events that[…]

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Metal Sludge Exclusive: Punky Meadows on all things Angel, the 70’s, groupies & more

‘In every town, there would be girls waiting at the hotel. It was debauchery’ Punky Meadows   What was it like to be a glam-rock god in the 1970s? Just ask Angel star guitarist Punky Meadows   LOS ANGELES — If looks could kill, Angel would have been lethal, particularly the glam band’s chiseled guitarist, Punky Meadows. You know the classic rock star pose with the cheeks sucked in? Meadows invented it. No one on[…]

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Bobby Blotzer admits ‘I’m flustered’, sources claim members on their way out

IMPLODING! Bobby Blotzer admits ‘I’m flustered’, sources claim several members on their way out   Rumorville — Multiple sources close to Bobby Blotzer’s ‘Ratt’ camp are alleging that every member but the singer are set to jump ship. Including some crew members as well. A source close to the members themselves is claiming that all but Josh Alan have already given notice that they will leave Blotzer’s version of Ratt in September. The source also[…]

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ONCE BITTEN TWICE BANKRUPT … Jack Russell files for bankruptcy, again

ONCE BITTEN TWICE BANKRUPT Jack Russell files for bankruptcy, again   LOS ANGELES, California — According to documents filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Central District of California Jack Russell, the classic voice of Great White has filed for Chapter 13. The 62 page public bankruptcy document notes the filing took place on June 14th 2016. Russell, 55, is best known as the singer for a band (Great White) that he is no longer[…]

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Ex-road manager says Bobby Blotzer asked Southwest to announce he was on plane, and he carries a handicap card

OH SNAP! Ex-road manager says Bobby Blotzer asked Southwest to announce he was on plane, and he carries a handicap card   The Classic Metal Show — In yet another tall-all style interview Ex-Ratt ‘manager/tour manager’ Jason Green goes off on his former boss Bobby Blotzer. This latest episode of The Classic Metal Show comes on the heels of the news that the ‘real’ Ratt made an appearance in Los Angeles over the weekend. Ratt original[…]

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