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May 11, 2020

HIGH ENUFF … Donnie Vie accuses Vik Foxx of Publishing Theft, Foxx Blasts back about Reckless Drug Use

Metal Sludge — Former Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie has recently attacked the band’s former drummer Vik Foxx over songwriting royalties. Vie took to his official Facebook page and ranted that Foxx had stolen some of the singer/songwriter’s publishing rights. Vie is alleging that Foxx has been collecting part of his royalties for 30 years. Foxx has now replied with his own version of what did or didn’t happen. Oddly, shortly after Foxx replied, Vie[…]

April 1, 2020

POKEFUNCAST … Johnny Monaco drops a Podcast that Pokes Fun at Everybody And It’s F’ing Awesome

Bartlett, ILLINOIS — It’s evident the Quarantine is starting to take over people’s minds. Johnny Monaco has dropped a new episode of his “It’s Not Me, It’s Absolutely You!” Podcast and it’s F’ing great. Monaco is and has always been for the most part – an undiscovered creative genius. With a ultra quick wit to match his musical skills. Making note of what band(s) Monaco was in, is silly. Truth is – Johnny Monaco is[…]

January 14, 2020

GOD TOLD HIM TO … Ex-Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie pens heartfelt letter to Metal Sludge at 3:43AM

GOD TOLD HIM TO Ex-Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie pens heartfelt letter to Metal Sludge at 3:43AM Metal Sludge — Good morning from Donnie Vie, via Metal Sludge. The Chicago native has written us a 1,584 word letter/rant that seems to be reflecting on his life and music career. Not sure what prompted this from the former Enuff Z’Nuff singer/songwriter, but Donnie Vie has poured his heart out to Metal Sludge in an extensive – wee hour[…]

January 10, 2020

Donnie Vie on Chip Z’Nuff continuing as Enuff Z’Nuff: “It’s without my approval…it’s really unethical”

BITTER Donnie Vie on Chip Z’Nuff continuing as Enuff Z’Nuff: “It’s without my approval…it’s really unethical” Sleazeroxx — Former Enuff Z’Nuff frontman Donnie Vie was recently interviewed by Tom Leu for Sound Matters Radio. Vie was asked about his thoughts on his current relationship with former Enuff Z’Nuff bandmate Chip Z’Nuff to which he indicated (as transcribed by Sound Matters Radio): “When I hooked up with Chip, you know he found me and fast-tracked me. From very amateurish, I was starting to have good ideas and I could sing, but he fast-tracked me[…]

October 30, 2018

ON YOUR KNEES … Hair Nation Tour hits Chicago, Jack Russell falls on stage but the band plays on

ON YOUR KNEES Hair Nation Tour hits Chicago, Jack Russell falls on stage but the band plays on CHICAGO, Illinois — Down but not out. Jack Russell has seen some rough roads and taken some falls in the last many years but he keeps getting back up. And once again at a recent live performance on the Hair Nation Tour the singer of his own band – Jack Russell’s Great White – took another dive.[…]

July 28, 2018

VISUAL EXTACY … Johnny Monaco launches new band The Socialites, prepare your eyes and ears

VISUAL EXTACY Johnny Monaco launches new band The Socialites, prepare your eyes and ears CHICAGO, Illinois — Who is Johnny Monaco? If you don’t know… we will warn you now, he is not 100% stable. But if you follow him on social media, you already know this. Insane is a great description of Johnny, but genius and brilliant also fit him well. Of course everyone knows Monaco was the replacement for Donnie[…]

August 5, 2014

Classic-Rock 6 pack of L.A. shows; reviews of Boston & Cheap Trick, Chicago & REO Speedwagon, Journey & Steve Miller Band

What a week with three big classic-rock shows within five days in L.A. First Boston and Cheap Trick, then Chicago and REO Speedwagon, and then Journey and Steve Miller By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large LOS ANGELES — Like a time capsule going back 25 years, I spent the past week going to three concerts featuring some of my favorite bands when I was in high school – first Boston and Cheap Trick on[…]

August 5, 2014