Eddie Van Halen

May 28, 2018

A STAR IS BORN … Man plays Eddie Van Halen’s “Eruption” guitar solo without ever learning it, meet Kmac

A STAR IS BORN Man plays Eddie Van Halen’s “Eruption” guitar solo without ever learning it, meet Kmac YouTube — A new guitar hero, prankster and all around rock star is taking youtube by storm. That’s right, he’s ripping riffs and making videos of everything under the sun, all styles of music and plenty of pranks to go with it. Kmac2021 is his Youtube account which has roughly 275,000 subscribers. The boy/man is recording versions of[…]

April 3, 2018

LEGEND OR LUNATIC … Neil Zlozower gets candid with Metal Sludge about a new documentary; “IN YOUR FACE: The Neil Zlozower Story.”

LEGEND OR LUNATIC Neil Zlozower gets candid with Metal Sludge about a new documentary; “IN YOUR FACE: The Neil Zlozower Story.” By Keith Ryan Cartwright HOLLYWOOD, California — On more than one occasion Chad Smith has said Neil Zlozower is loud. In fact, the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer has declared him to be “the loudest voice in rock and roll.” He also has a bombastic personality. Not to mention, Zlozower is a self-proclaimed[…]

May 22, 2017

DRUGS, DEPRESSION & MURDER? What really happened to ex-Autograph drummer Keni Richards

Randy Rand, Simon Daniels, Keni Richards and Steve Lynch DRUGS, DEPRESSION & MURDER? What really happened to ex-Autograph drummer Keni Richards SAN BERNARDINO, California — It’s been a little over a month since news broke that former Autograph drummer Keni Richards had died. Richards, 60, played drums for the Southern California based band during their peak years. He was also slated to be on board for their 2013 comeback but not before things[…]

April 12, 2017

RIP … Ex-Autograph Drummer Keni Richards Dead at 60

RIP Ex-Autograph Drummer Keni Richards Dead at 60 Ultimate Classic Rock — Keni Richards, a musician best known for his tenure as the original drummer for Autograph, has died at the age of 60. The band’s founding guitarist, Steve Lynch, confirmed the news via the band’s Twitter account, calling Richards “the mighty force that was our backbone from 1983-1988.” Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan also tweeted a tribute, saying Richards was “an amazing soul and[…]

October 23, 2016

FAIR WARNING … Michael Anthony opens up about long overdue phone call with Alex Van Halen

FAIR WARNING Michael Anthony opens up about long overdue phone call with Alex Van Halen Van Halen News Desk — Former Van Halen and current Chickenfoot and The Circle bassist Michael Anthony was interviewed by the one and only Eddie Trunk on the latter’s new Trunk Radio show on SiriusXM channel Volume 106 on October 21, 2016. A recording of part of the interview has surfaced on YouTube via Sam Alvarado and was recently posted by[…]

October 3, 2016

A look back with Mitch Malloy, who for a fleeting moment was Van Halen’s new lead singer

YOU REALLY GOT ME Metal Sludge looks back with Mitch Malloy, who for a fleeting moment was Van Halen’s new lead singer LOS ANGELES — It’s the 20th anniversary of Mitch Malloy almost being in Van Halen. In 1996, Malloy, then 34 and an unknown, won the gig as Sammy Hagar’s replacement — but only for a matter of days before leaving in a huff following an MTV appearance with Van Halen and[…]

August 18, 2016

VAN SORRY … Sammy Hagar apologizes to Ed and Alex Van Halen

VAN SORRY Sammy Hagar apologizes to Ed & Alex Van Halen Blabbermouth — Sammy Hagar has apologized to his former VAN HALEN bandmates, explaining that he just wants to be “friends.” In a clip from this week’s episode of “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” airing on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), Hagar says (see video below): “The whole VAN HALEN issue, I really put that behind me, and I’m proud of what we did. So I’ve[…]

June 15, 2016

I CAN’T DRIVE 65 … Eddie Van Halen gets a speeding ticket voided after doing 95

I CAN’T DRIVE 65 Eddie Van Halen gets a speeding ticket voided after doing 95 Car And Driver — Like any red-blooded kid growing up in Pasadena, California—hometown of that famous little old lady—Eddie Van Halen had a taste for hot cars. After his band’s self-titled debut album went platinum in 1978, he cycled through a collection nearly as exceptional as his guitar playing, from a succession of 12-cylinder Lamborghinis and Ferraris to his current favorite,[…]

April 10, 2016

I QUIT … Ex-WildSide’s Benny Rhynedance posts Part 5 in ‘The History of…’ series

I QUIT WildSide’s former guitarist Benny Rhynedance posts Part 5 in ‘The History of WildSide series Hollywood, CALIFORNIA — Over the last few months we’ve been posting ‘The History of WildSide’ series. The long, detailed accounts from the band’s former guitarist Benny Rhynedance are an amazing look at the inner workings of a hopeful hairband 5-pack of heroes. But, like many similar stories they fell short. Even though they seemingly had the world, or at the very least – endless[…]

August 30, 2015

EAT THIS AND SMILE David Lee Roth stops show twice, confronts monitor man and beer throwing fan

EAT THIS AND SMILE David Lee Roth stops show twice, confronts monitor man and beer throwing fan YouTube — David Lee Roth still has it. What is it? Dave has the ability to command the stage like no other and seemingly has grown with grace and ease more than most 80’s iconic rock stars. Dave is definitely the man, the myth and a legend as he drops some knowledge on an unknown fan during a[…]