Dokken

July 27, 2022

NOT ROKKEN … Watch Don Dokken Destroy the Dokken Classic “Tooth and Nail” on Youtube from the York State Fair in Pennsylvania

Metal Sludge — Wow! We’re not sure there is much more to add here. But the best part of the video is after the song finishes Don Dokken asks the crowd: “Are you happy?” Some cheers, and random crowd noise is heard when Dokken replies: “That was weak!” Ummm, Don, have you heard your voice lately? The Dokken / Lynch reunion tour appeared at the York State Fair on Tuesday July 26th 2022 in York[…]

April 14, 2022

NAME GAMES … Angel City Devils announce Las Vegas show… No, not the Devil City Angels, but the Angel City Devils >Rikki Rockett Reacts<

Updated:April 14th 2022 – 3:45PM – (PST) Metal Sludge has been contacted by Poison’s management and they have forwarded us an exclusive statement from Devil City Angels members Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs. Statement from Eric Sherman, co-manager of Poison, on behalf of Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs of Devil City Angels. “Regarding the new band Angel City Devils, we wish they would have chosen a different name that won’t confuse fans. Despite the odd[…]

April 13, 2022

JON DOKKEN … Has Jon Bon Jovi’s voice left the building with Don Dokken’s? #ouch

Metal Sludge — In a list of 80’s rock singers who have struggled in recent years, it seems that Jon Bon Jovi has officially joined the group. Recent videos from select Bon Jovi live tour dates have been circulated on social media with fans and critics asking: “What the hell happened to Jon’s voice?” As many know, Motley Crue singer Vince Neil has been skipping lyrics and putting in questionable live performances for years now,[…]

March 21, 2022

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[…]

August 12, 2021

IT’S NOT LOVE … George Lynch on Ratt: “They’re probably worse than Dokken with the internal issues”

Blabbermouth — In a brand new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, KXM) confirmed that he received an offer to play with RATT in 2018 following Warren DeMartini‘s most recent departure from the group. “We were talking about it,” he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “But they wanted a hired-gun guy that was working for a not-great salary. And I’m not that guy. I’ve never been[…]

January 24, 2021

IT’S NOT LOVE … Don Dokken on playing in Mexico: “I decided that I would never play there again. F#@k it.”

Sleazeroxx — Dokken frontman Don Dokken was recently interviewed by Marcelo Vieira for Marcelo Vieira Music. The singer was asked why Dokken ended up not coming to perform in Brazil back in 2006 to which he replied: “Here’s why: you don’t get on a plane to a country you’ve never been to without a guarantee. You don’t spend $20,000 on air tickets and mobilize your musicians and staff without knowing whether the local promoter will fulfill[…]

September 10, 2020

MESSAGE TO FANS … Don Dokken is unhappy with recent criticism of his live shows: “They can Kiss my @ss!”

Blabbermouth — DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken has pushed back against criticism of his band’s live performances, saying that people “don’t know” what he went through during his various health battles. In recent years, Don has been ruthlessly lambasted by fans after radiation treatments from a bout with stomach cancer and eventual vocal-cord surgery hurt his singing ability. The negative reviews were seemingly amplified after he underwent neck and spine surgery last November, leaving him unable to play guitar. Asked in[…]

April 29, 2019

M3 Music Festival announces set times for annual event feat: Whitesnake, Kix, Vince Neil, Dokken, Skid Row & Vain

MAY 3rd-5th M3 Music Festival announces set times for annual event feat: Whitesnake, Kix, Vince Neil, Dokken, Skid Row & Vain COLUMBIA, Maryland — After months of excitement the annual M3 Music Festival is upon us. The East Coast event is one of the premier yearly concerts for 80’s hard rock and hair metal fans to congregate. The 2019 M3 in its 11th year, will extend their 2 day weekend to 3[…]

August 22, 2018

CANCELED … Idaho Rockfest cancel event mere hours after listing set times

CANCELED Idaho Rockfest cancel event mere hours after listing set times Update: August 23rd 2018 (9:00am PST) The promoters of Idaho Rockfest have confirmed our Metal Sludge report that their event has been canceled. Please see screen capture from their official Facebook below. Industry Says — According to a reliable industry source, Metal Sludge has word that the first ever Idaho Rockfest has been canceled. Idaho Rockfest was to be held at “Melaleuca Field” Friday August 24th[…]

June 14, 2018

IT’S NOT LOVE … George Lynch says he was asked to join Ratt, but declined

IT’S NOT LOVE George Lynch says he was asked to join Ratt, but declined Eddie Trunk — George Lynch was on Eddie Trunk’s Sirius/XM radio show this week and had lots to say. Lynch talks about countless projects he’s involved in from music to movies. The original Dokken guitarist talks about his band Lynch Mob, Ultra Phonics with Corey Glover and a Native American film project called Shadow Nation. One subject that Trunk brings up is Ratt, to[…]