FREE KISS? Gene Simmons on calling it quits: “We’ll do it the right way, with a big party … and maybe free” GLASGOW, Scotland — “We’re not going to be able to do this into our 70s – and I’m 67 now. But we’ll do it for a few more years and, when we think it’s time to go, we’ll go.” He may have walked into the interview with a roaring “gie it laldy” to[…]
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ROCK N’ FAIL SouthGang pulls out of Rock N’ Skull after ‘Contract negotiations fail’ with the promoter MARIETTA, Georgia — SouthGang has dropped off of Rock N’ Skull. SouthGang was first announced last November (2016) that the group would appear at the October 2017 event. Now after being advertised for nearly 7 months, it looks like that is no longer the case. Rock N’ Skull promoter Justin Murr confirmed the news with a posting on Facebook that[…]
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ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST Rock N’ Skull loses Ted Poley of Danger Danger PEKIN, Illinois — Metal Sludge has learned that Rock N’ Skull has lost yet another feature act from their October festival lineup. This time it’s Ted Poley, the voice of Danger Danger. Poley has appeared at Rock N’ Skull in years past as a solo act, and with Danger Danger. Since the original Rock N’ Skull promo poster (see below) for the[…]
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UP IN SMOKE Rock N’ Skull confirms Ace Frehley off event: “The Sludge story is correct” PEKIN, Illinois — Metal Sludge reported earlier today that Ace Frehley was touring down under with Alice Cooper in late October 2017. On the heels of this major tour announcement we also reported on a rumor that Frehley was pulling out of his appearance at the annual Rock N’ Skull event on October 29th. After a few hours[…]
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SHOCK ME Rock N’ Skull rumored to be losing weekend headliner Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley PEKIN, Illinois — Metal Sludge has an industry insider alleging that former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley will not be appearing at Rock N’ Skull 2017 as advertised. The annual event is in its 5th year and the event’s promoter Justin Murr has said: “Go big or go home” in early promotions for the late fall festival. But now it appears that[…]
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AA TOUR Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley to tour Australia in October ALICE Cooper will tour Australia in October to mark the 40th anniversary of his first tour down under. NEWS.COM.AU — Alice Cooper will be joined on the October tour by special guest Ace Frehley, the former Kiss guitarist. This will be Cooper’s 13th Australian tour — he will play Perth Arena on October 17, Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide on October 19, Margaret Court[…]
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DROP N’ SKULL Rock N’ Skull rumored to be dropping more bands from 2017 event PEKIN, Illinois — According to sources Rock N’ Skull will soon announce dropping more bands off their 2017 event. A band member close to the event, alleges that the promoter is approaching select acts with an offer or option to ‘pull out’. One of our sources also alleges some of the groups are resistant to do so. The source noted these groups have[…]
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L.A. GROOVE Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley rocks Saban Theatre with Enuff Z’Nuff as support Bonus Report: Jack Russell’s Great White at Whisky on Sunset Strip LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA — We’re sitting with Chip Z’Nuff backstage Friday at the massive Saban Theatre on famed Wilshire Boulevard. It’s smoky and busy, as various rock stars from the biggest (Gene Simmons and John 5) to the smallest (Keith St. John) — ha ha, totally kidding, Keith —[…]
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ACE FREHLEY WHO? Kiss and Tommy Thayer get Punk’d by Black N’ Blue Monsters of Rock Cruise — Black N’ Blue has officially punk’d Kiss and their former guitarist Tommy Thayer. Black N’ Blue has released a brand new promo for the Monsters of Rock Cruise, and it’s a must see. Video is below. Especially if you’re a true diehard Kiss fan. Black N’ Blue has a long storied relationship with Kiss. As most know[…]
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LICK THIS UP Who is your favorite member of the original KISS lineup? Sludge Twitter Poll — Who is YOUR favorite member of the original lineup of Kiss? Metal Sludge wants to know, who is your favorite member of the original Kiss band, was it Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley or Peter Criss. You may be surprised to see who is leading our latest poll. Vote now, and let your voice be heard. Who[…]
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