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WE HAD A CONFLICT … Andrew Freeman on Great White: “I Was Completely Ghosted” after our split and “(They had a) Very Dysfunctional Relationship with Jack Russell”

“You know, but I’ll tell ya, I haven’t heard from one of those guys, in two years. Completely ghosted (me). And I really helped them out, and they just… you know, so for me to be positive about it, I can’t be positive about it.” — Andrew Freeman on Great White Metal Sludge — On a brand new episode of Chris Akin Presents (shared below) with host Chris Akin, former Great White frontman Andrew Freeman[…]

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MISTER SISTER … Tom Werman on Dee Snider: “He’s got issues, it’s not my problem. It was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with him.”

“It was Dr. Jeyll and Mr. Hyde with him.” — Tom Werman on Dee Snider of Twisted Sister Metal Sludge — In a brand new episode of Chris Akin Presents, the guest is legendary music producer Tom Werman. Werman has been making the rounds promoting his newly released book Turn It Up!: My Time Making Hit Records In The Glory Days Of Rock Music (Featuring Mötley Crüe, Poison, Twisted Sister, Jeff Beck, Ted Nugent, Cheap[…]

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TUFF TALK … Stevie Rachelle on The Classic Metal Show talks Mick Mars of Motley Crue, Skid Row, the Glam Fest Tour in Oz and Fans who Complain

Metal Sludge — TUFF singer Stevie Rachelle appeared on The Classic Metal Show over this past weekend and per usual has plenty to say. Rachelle is the sole guest in this 1 hour segment and covers a plethora of topics with co-hosts Chris Akin and Wendell Neeley. Some of what is covered is highlighted below…. * Going on tour and playing live in Brazil, Ohio, Australia, etc..* Fans bitching about ticket prices, cost of parking[…]

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FALLING OFF THE WAGON … Don Dokken to Jack Russell: “I hate to say it Jack, if you’re listening to this, but you’re just not healthy enough”

Metal Sludge — In our 3rd article about Jack Russell in the last week, it seems that there is a new piece to the puzzle on his recent health scare. Don Dokken has went on record to say that Russell has fallen off the wagon and (is) “drinking again, taking pills” since the recent airing of the REELZ documentary “The Guest List.“ Dokken was a guest on The Classic Metal Show over the weekend and[…]

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POD STARS … Meet 6 Rock N’ Roll Podcasters who cover your favorite 80’s Heavy Metal & Hairband Heroes!

Metal Sludge — There are roughly 60 million Podcasters in the U.S. and millions more around the globe. Thanks to a recent article on Sleazeroxx, they have spotlighted a 6-pack of those Podcasters that you might be interested in. Below are 6 guys who were recently interview by Rueben Mosqueda for Sleazeroxx and they give their two-cents on a variation of related topics. These 6 guys and their Podcast have interviewed the who’s-who of Hard[…]

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TRICK OR TREAT … Donnie Vie on Chip Z’Nuff’s lineup: “Enuff Z’Nuff is like a Turd in a Snickers Wrapper”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with The Classic Metal Show, former Enuff Z’Nuff singer and songwriter Donnie Vie is the guest. Vie talks at length with CMS co-host Chris Akin and doesn’t hold his tongue when the subject of his former band and co-founding band-mate Chip Z’Nuff comes up. “I proposed doing shows with them (Enuff Z’Nuff) again, and um… he (Chip Z’Nuff) shot it down. He wanted nothing to do with[…]

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Rock N’ Skull promoter Justin Murr in ICU with Covid-19, and The Classic Metal Show’s Chris Akin also Very Ill with both Covid-19 and Pneumonia

Metal Sludge — Word on social media is that Rock N’ Skull promoter Justin Murr has been hospitalized with Covid-19. A post on the promoter’s official Facebook wall reads: “It’s not a pretty picture but it’s real. I’m on a ventilator… helping me to breath… Covid is no joke… thanks for the concern.” Murr lives in the state of Illinois where the latest Covid-19 variant Delta has been dominating the state’s population of roughly 13[…]

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RATT IS DONE FOR 2021 … Stephen Pearcy “Gonna Go Solo” in 2021 says guitarist Erik Ferentinos

Blabbermouth — Guitarist Erik Ferentinos, who has played with RATT singer Stephen Pearcy for nearly two decades, says that RATT fans shouldn’t expect much activity from the band in 2021. “I think [Stephen] may be pausing the RATT thing this coming year and he’s gonna go solo,” Erik said during an appearance on “The Classic Metal Show” (hear audio below). “And I don’t know — maybe we’ll see a reunion with the real dudes, which[…]

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EVERYBODY QUIT … Kelly Nickels says “Everybody’s quit (L.A. Guns)” except for Steve Riley

Blabbermouth — Steve Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS recently released its debut single, “Crawl”. The track is taken from the band’s first album, “Renegades”, which will arrive in late summer or early fall via Golden Robot Records. Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by guitarist Tracii Guns and vocalist Phil Lewis, which issued two well-received albums, “The Missing Peace” and “The Devil You Know”, plus the live release “Made In Milan”, under the L.A. GUNS name over the last three years. Riley‘s version[…]

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The Classic Metal Show talks the ‘Eddie Trunk does not like Steel Panther’ topic with Stevie Rachelle

GLORYHOLE THIS The Classic Metal Show talks the ‘Eddie Trunk does not like Steel Panther’ topic with Stevie Rachelle   YouTube — The Classic Metal Show recently tackled the Eddie Trunk doesn’t like Steel Panther topic – once again. With their weekly Saturday night show co-hosts Chris Akin and Wendell Neeley (pictured above with Trunk) touch on subjects related to the era, but don’t hesitate to take (some of their) subjects to task. The duo have previously had[…]

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