Billy Sheehan

November 19, 2023

MY FAVORITE MARTIN … Eric Martin talks new songs for a Mr. Big record on the ‘This That And The Other’ Podcast with Troy Patrick Farrell

“I wanna say, [we have] 10, 13 songs so far.“ — Eric Martin on a new Mr. Big recording Metal Sludge — In a new episode of the This That And The Other podcast, Mr. Big singer Eric Martin is sharing some news about new songs for a new studio record. Show host Troy Patrick Farrell interviewed Martin who brought his solo band’s bassist PJ Farley (Trixter, Fozzy) to the interview as well. Farrell describes[…]

September 1, 2023

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[…]

June 14, 2023

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Rock Photographer Neil Zlozower talks Van Halen, Kiss and reveals which Band was his Worst ever Photo Shoot

“I hung out with the bad boys. I didn’t hang out with Journey and Styx and REO Speedwagon. I hung out with Van Halen and Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses, Ratt, Poison. The bad boys.” — Neil ‘ZLOZ‘ Zlozower “I’ve never spoken to Wolfgang, never met Wolfgang. I’ve basically never had any contact at all.” – ZLOZ “The worst photo shoot I ever did in my life was Nirvana.” — ZLOZ LOS ANGELES –[…]

February 8, 2018

RIP … Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey loses battle with Parkinson’s disease

RIP Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey loses battle with Parkinson’s disease Blabbermouth — Pat Torpey, drummer and founding member of MR. BIG, passed away Wednesday, February 7 at the age of 58 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. His family, bandmates and management request privacy at this very difficult time. Services are pending. MR. BIG vocalist Eric Martin called Torpey “the strongest guy I know” in an interview with Total Rock last December. “He’s such a strong personality, very smart, great rock n’ roll drummer,[…]

April 28, 2016

NOT A SHY BOY … Billy Sheehan opens up on Eat ‘Em And Smile, Mr. Big and The Winery Dogs

NOT A SHY BOY Billy Sheehan opens up on Eat ‘Em And Smile, Mr. Big and The Winery Dogs AA — Winery Dogs bassist Billy Sheehan is a legendary musician who continues to record and perform with no plans of slowing down anytime soon. He is best known for his work with David Lee Roth band having played on David Lee Roth’s first two albums Eat Em’ and smile and Skyscraper , Mr. Big, and The[…]