Blackie Lawless

May 16, 2023

L.E.G. MACHINE … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. will Perform Seated on Final Dates of European Tour after his Legs were Giving Out at Recent Shows

“My legs were giving out on me and it got dangerous. I will not be able to stand to do the remaining 5 shows, so the compromise I reached with the Doctors was if I would stay seated, in a chair to do these last 5 then they will give me clearance to finish the tour and do those remaining 5 shows.” — Blackie Lawless Metal Sludge — W.A.S.P. singer, founder and chief song-writer Blackie[…]

September 18, 2022

MONEY TALKS … Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist Chris Holmes says Nikki Sixx Sent Him Money to Help with His Cancer Costs but Blackie Lawless Did Not

Metal Sludge — In a brand new video interview Chris Holmes, the Mean Man talks in detail with The Metal Voice about his recent cancer battle and much more. Holmes was a founding member of the band W.A.S.P. and played in the band from 1983-1990 and again from 1996-2001. Holmes is currently in Canada doing some live appearances and touring for the first time in North America in several years. The California native moved to[…]

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[…]

March 17, 2022

WISE MAN, WISE WORDS … W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless shares his view on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Metal Sludge — While this website doesn’t look to be political in any context, there comes a time and a place, that certain subjects need covering. Today we’re covering such a subject, the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Below we are sharing the words of Blackie Lawless from the band W.A.S.P.. Lawless has penned a deep and meaningful letter about that current situation and we think it’s worth reading. Below are Blackie’s words as shared via[…]

February 15, 2022

C.O.V.I.D. MACHINE … W.A.S.P. have postponed their 40th Anniversary Tour of Europe to Spring 2023 due to Covid

Blabbermouth — Due to coronavirus restrictions, W.A.S.P. has postponed its European 40th-anniversary tour, originally scheduled for spring of 2022, until the spring of 2023. The new dates will take place in March, April and May of 2023. All tickets previously purchased for the 2022 tour will be valid at the rescheduled 2023 shows. W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless commented: “With enormous frustration, I’m forced to announce W.A.S.P. must postpone the 2022 European leg of the 40th-anniversary[…]

September 1, 2021

WHERE IS F? … Kevin DuBrow talks about Nikki Sixx not knowing his instrument during Quiet Riot audition

Metal Sludge — In a recently uploaded audio clip to Youtube, an interview with the late Quiet Riot vocalist Kevin DuBrow details some of the band’s early history on the Sunset Strip club scene. The clip was just added to Youtube on August 28th 2021, and according to Full In Bloom music, the audio is from a cassette tape (recorded) interview with DuBrow shortly before his death. DuBrow on the band London: “They were just[…]

October 13, 2020

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali – Date: April 10th 2001

Metal Sludge — Taking a walk down memory lane with another Sludge Flashback from 2001. Today we revisit our 20 Questions with the late and great drummer, Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot. At the time, Kevin DuBrow was a big Metal Sludge fan and pushed Frankie to do our interview. Rip to both Kevin & Frankie… Metal Sludge will continue to help keep your music and memory alive and well. Below is the exact interview[…]

August 22, 2020

WELL WRITTEN … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. writes a Touching Tribute about his friend Frankie Banali

Metal Sludge — In the hours following the passing of the great Frankie Banali a host of musicians have paid tribute. A man of few words, especially via social media, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawess has written about his 45 year friendship with Banali. Lawless paints an awesome story for the reader, and gives a glimpse into his friendship with the Quiet Riot drummer that dates back to 1975. The following was posted on the offical[…]

July 12, 2019

T.A.P.E. MACHINE … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. has epic Lip-Sync failure during Swedish show

T.A.P.E. MACHINE Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. has epic Lip-Sync failure during Swedish show Metal Sludge –This week’s winner for a Lip-Sync failure.. goes to Blackie Lawless of the band W.A.S.P.. In a YouTube clip from a recent live W.A.S.P. in Sweden, Lawless drops the ball a few times during the band’s 1 hour set. Just past the 36 minute mark of the clip below, Lawless is several seconds late to the microphone. The video is[…]

May 4, 2017

SWIMMING SOBER … Chris Holmes films sequel to ‘The Metal Years’ pool interview, says he’s sober 20+ years

SWIMMING SOBER Chris Holmes films sequel to infamous ‘The Metal Years’ pool interview, says he’s sober 20+ years Blabbermouth — Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is perhaps best known for the infamous scene in the 1988 movie “The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years” in which he was interviewed while floating in a swimming pool, fully clothed and visibly quite intoxicated while his mother sat poolside. The interview stood out[…]