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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Kip Winger of Winger – Date: November 27th 2001

“Well, of the thousands of interviews I’ve done this was certainly the wierdest……..” — Kip Winger of Winger – November 2001 SLUDGE FLASHBACK — Here we are taking a look back at another classic Metal Sludge post from over the years, and today it’s one of our 20 Questions interviews. The following 20 Questions interview was posted on November 27th 2001 with Kip Winger of the band Winger. This below was the exact intro, layout,[…]

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RIP … Jack Ponti musician, songwriter, manager, producer, label executive Dead at 66

Metal Sludge — Another sad day in music as we report the passing of musician, producer, manager, and record label executive Jack Ponti. According to an online New Jersey area Obituary Ponti passed away on October 7th. Ponti had a long career in music that started out with him playing in a local New Jersey band with a guy named Jon Bon Jovi. Over the last 4 plus decades the New Jersey native worked with[…]

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NEW … Stevie Rachelle’s re-imagined “Summer Of ’89” single and ‘Covers’ CD to drop in August >Order Now<

“This is my story, but in truth, anyone who set out to chase the rock n’ roll dream can relate to it.” — Stevie Rachelle on his new “Summer Of ’89” song Metal Sludge — How old were you and where were you in life during the summer of 1989? If you are old enough to remember, chances are you have some very fond memories from the final year of one of the most decorated[…]

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KANE GETS CANDID … Kane Roberts “I Want Nita Strauss Bursting Out Of My Birthday Cake” and looking back on his return to the road with Alice

Metal Sludge — In their continuing series, the 80’s Metal Recycle Bin has dropped another awesome interview. The latest installment, is with guitar monster Kane Roberts! Roberts recently came of out of his cave, and did a nice run of shows with his former boss Alice Cooper after Nita Strauss took a leave to do shows with Demi Lovato. As our readers will recall, Metal Sludge was first to drop the news, that Roberts was[…]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY … Metal Sludge Was Born 25 Years Ago on September 1st 1998 & Here Is How It Came To Be

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Metal Sludge Launched September 1st 1998, 25 Years Ago & Here Is How It Came To Be  — This was first posted in 2018 on the 20th Anniversary, and I figured it would be cool to share it again here today, on the official birthday of Metal Sludge, September 1st. As the site passes a quarter of a century on the world wide web, I want to thank you for all of your[…]

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THE WORLD TOUR … Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard announce Summer 2023 U.S. Stadium Shows with Alice Cooper

Metal Sludge — The World Tour is stopping back in the U.S. next summer. Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard have just announced a string of U.S. shows in August 2023 with support from the legendary Alice Cooper. Blabbermouth writes: “After finally getting back on the road this past summer, we’re beyond thrilled to bring this massive tour to a global audience including some special dates in America,” said Joe Elliott of DEF LEPPARD. MÖTLEY CRÜE[…]

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CLASSIC SLUDGE … Kane Roberts Classic 20 Questions with Metal Sludge from September 7th 2004

Metal Sludge — What better time to take a look back at this classic 20 Questions interview with the one and only, Kane Roberts. As most know, Roberts was the lead guitarist for Alice Cooper in the mid 1980’s and he made quite an impression with his ripping skills, machine styled guitars and Rambo like muscles. Roberts also played on Alice Cooper’s Constrictor (1986) and Raise Your Fist and Yell (1987) along with appearing on[…]

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TATE TAKE TWO … Geoff Tate talks continue with 80’s Metal Recycle Bin about Golf Advice from Alice Cooper, Drinking with AC/DC and Pink Floyd

Metal Sludge — In a new installment of the 80’s Metal Recycle Bin, the guest is Geoff Tate continuing his interview with the channel. Tate was a guest in an earlier episode back in the spring that Metal Sludge covered in our article ‘80’s BIN … Geoff Tate on learning to sing, writing Operation: Mindcrime, DeGarmo, Rockenfield and a reunion.’ In the new episode the former Queensryche singer talks in depth about an array of[…]

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KANE IS A GO … Alice Cooper has Confirmed Metal Sludge Scoop and Welcomes Guitarist Kane Roberts Back for 2022 Fall Tour

Metal Sludge — As was first reported (July 11th) here on Metal Sludge, Kane Roberts is returning to tour with the Alice Cooper Band. Now today, Alice Cooper has officially confirmed our scoop in a social media post. Cooper wrote: “I’m looking forward to welcoming back Kane Roberts for our shows in September and October. We’ve been friends all this time, and he’s always been one of my favorite guitarists. He’s bringing more muscle to[…]

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NEW MR. NICE GUY … Kane Roberts is rumored to be returning to the Alice Cooper Band to replace Nita Strauss

Metal Sludge — After a shocking announcement from Nita Strauss earlier today that she is leaving the Alice Cooper Band, the industry is asking where is she going and who is replacing her? Well, Metal Sludge has some answers, or what we feel are likely going to be the answers. The word is Nita is headed to perform with pop-star Demi Lovato. So if she is leaving the Alice Cooper Band, there is going to[…]

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