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QUIET RIOT … Hear newly released Kevin DuBrow era Quiet Riot song featuring Frankie Banali & Rudy Sarzo

Metal Sludge — In a newly released recording the band Quiet Riot have unearthed a near 20 year old recording session with Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali. As fans know both DuBrow and Banali passed away in 2007 and 2020 respectively but the band lives on with Rudy Sarzo carrying the iconic band’s flag. “I Can’t Hold On” was written by DuBrow and Alex Grossi according to the group. The unique recording includes current and[…]

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MORE RIOT THAN QUIET – Rudy Sarzo returns for Quiet Riot at Whisky, while Blackboard Jungle celebrates annual reunion at Viper

HOLLYWOOD — Just 37 years after leaving Quiet Riot during the height of the pioneering pop metal band’s prime, Rudy Sarzo made his grand return Saturday at the famed Whisky before an overflow crowd of more than 400. Arguably among Rock’s greatest bass players ever, Sarzo is 71 but has kept in shape and still has the licks to bring super hits “Bang Your Head” and “Cum on Feel The Noize” to life. The Whisky[…]

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STILL BANGIN’ HEADS … Quiet Riot announce 2022 tour dates celebrating the legacy of “Metal Health”

Metal Sludge — 80’s rock and heavy metal heroes Quiet Riot announce a string of 2022 tour dates to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the recording of their debut album “Metal Health.“ Quiet Riot remain busy with their classic era bassist Rudy Sarzo, lead guitarist and 18 year veteran of the group Alex Grossi, lead vocalist Jizzy Pearl (Love/Hate) and Banali’s hand-picked replacement Johnny Kelly (Type O’ Negative). Even after the tragic loss of legendary[…]

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2022 … Quiet Riot issue Press Release and New Photo featuring Rudy Sarzo

Metal Sludge — Quiet Riot have issued a new press release and photo featuring Rudy Sarzo. Metal Sludge was first to break the news back on July 29th 2021 that bassist Sarzo was in fact returning to Quiet Riot. As most know, Sarzo was a classic era member who was in the band during their peak in 1982-1985 with lead vocalist Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and Frankie Banali (drums). He also had various tenures[…]

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REALITY CHECK … Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali shows off a recent royalty check

REALITY CHECK Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali shows off a recent royalty check Facebook — So you wanna be a rock star huh? Well, think twice before you take that next step. Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali lets everyone in on a little secret and gives you a hint of what may be in store if you proceed. Banali recently took to social media, to show off a recent streaming royalty paycheck sent to him.[…]

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