80s

November 10, 2022

YOUNG BLOOD … Modern Day 80’s Hair Metal Vixen ANA MOLL releases “Desperate Eyes” video

Metal Sludge – Just when you think the final nail might have been nailed in the 80’s Hair Metal coffin, out comes a new and young talent that refuses to let it die. Such is the case with Ana Moll and her latest video for the single “Desperate Eyes.” The video was filmed at SIR Studios in Hollywood California and the clip’s description reads as follows: “Ana Moll is an upcoming songstress playing on the[…]

April 2, 2022

FUN, FACT OR FICTION … W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless convinced Groupie to perform a Coca-Cola Enema onto a sleeping Nikki Sixx’s face

Metal Sludge — As is the case with the internet, you never know what you might see, hear or learn. And today will be no different as we dig into YouTube and have uncovered a mind bending shock rocker for sure. Veteran radio personality Wes Nessman has been around for more than 40 years, and he’s surely had his fair share of run-ins with rock n’ roll royalty. Most local disc-jockeys or industry types in[…]

April 16, 2021

ALL ABOARD … Dana Strum describes in detail how he drove Ozzy Osbourne around Hollywood setting up audition with local guitarist Randy Rhoads

Metal Sludge — In a brand new extended interview on 80’s Metal Recycle Bin, Dana Strum takes listeners on a detailed play-by-play on how he introduced Ozzy Osbourne to Randy Rhoads. 80’s Metal Recycle Bin launched earlier in 2021 and has been bringing their audience teaser clips from the who’s who of rock n’ roll. Now they bring you an extended interview with the Slaughter bassist and co-founder Strum. Osbourne was just starting his solo[…]

March 9, 2020

CONFIRMED … Ratt, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Skid Row and Slaughter confirm The Big Rock Summer Tour 2020

LOS ANGELES, California — The Big Rock Summer Tour has just been confirmed with their official admat, press release and tour dates. We broke the story first back in February that this tour was absolutely going to happen. “Metal Sludge is hearing the soon to be announced package will feature Ratt, Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Skid Row and Slaughter“ from our “Sludge Says” original story. Now it’s official as Ratt, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Skid Row and Slaughter have all confirmed[…]

April 24, 2016

WELCOME TO THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE … The 14th annual reunion is set for Viper Room

WELCOME TO THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE REUNION — WE GOT FUN AND GAMES The 14th annual reunion also features Swingin Thing, Image Nation and Brent Muscat’s Alley Cats on May 28 at Viper Room in L.A. LOS ANGELES — Fourteen years ago, Hollywood underground rock favs Blackboard Jungle staged a reunion that was so successful, the band decided to do it again. And again. Blackboard Jungle never stopped, actually. The foursome gets together for one night at[…]