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FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with C.J. Snare lead singer of FireHouse from December 19th 2000

“Rikki Rockett has consistently been very friendly… it was a pleasure touring with Poison.” — C.J. Snare of FireHouse Metal Sludge — In another one of our Metal Sludge Flashback articles, we give you our original 20 Questions with FireHouse singer C.J. Snare. We first posted this interview with C.J. below back on December 19th 2000. It’s hard to believe this was almost a quarter century ago, and it’s even harder to believe that C.J.[…]

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FireHouse officially name Nate Peck as their new full-time frontman and lead vocalist

Metal Sludge — News from the FireHouse camp as they announce their new lead vocalist. Fans of FireHouse and our readers here at Metal Sludge are all aware of the unfortunate news of CJ Snare‘s sad passing back in April and now the band have named his replacement. The band had been performing with fill-in vocalist Nate Peck since 2023 when Snare had to take a leave to deal with medical issues and surgery. Now[…]

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RIP … FireHouse singer Cj Snare loses Cancer Battle, Dead at 64

Metal Sludge — Horrible news from the rock world, as we learn of the passing of FireHouse co-founder and singer Cj Snare. Snare had been battling a Stage IV Colon Cancer diagnosis since September of 2020. The singer had a few surgeries over the recent years but has now lost his fight. Snare passed away unexpectedly while at home according to the band’s official statement. The FireHouse social media platforms have all posted a message[…]

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FireHouse … Cj Snare says: “Because of Doctor’s Orders I Will Not be Performing with the band until…”, “In the Meantime, there will be a Fill-In”

“IT BREAKS MY HEART TO LET YOU KNOW THAT, BECAUSE OF DOCTOR’S ORDERS, I WILL NOT BE PERFORMING WITH THE BAND UNTIL I HAVE RECOVERED FROM AN UPCOMING ABDOMINAL SURGERY.” — Cj Snare / FireHouse Metal Sludge — FireHouse vocalist Cj Snare has just posted a message to fans today (September 26th) that he will be missing some of the band’s up coming dates. The message states that the group will be postponing and rescheduling[…]

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HE DON’T CARE … Andrew Freeman on singing for Great White: “They Got Sneaky About It” and FireHouse: “Cj Snare Was Not Happy”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview on the This, That And The Other Radio Show and podcast, Andrew Freeman speaks his mind on a few of the projects he has recently sang for. Freeman was a guest on TT&TO with host Troy Patrick Farrell this past week and the journeyman singer has told listeners how he feels with seemingly no regrets boldly stating; “I just don’t care anymore.” A few direct quotes from[…]

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2023 … M3 Rock Festival Announces 2-Day Event Feat; Styx, Kix, Extreme, Warrant, Winger, Great White, Lita Ford, Slaughter and Quiet Riot

Metal Sludge — The annual M3 Rock Festival have officially announced their 2023 lineup. M3 which turns 14 in 2023 will be 2 days and is set to showcase nearly 20 rock acts on Saturday and Sunday, May 6th and 7th. This year Styx will headline the Saturday May 6th, with direct support from Extreme. Also appearing on day #1 is Winger, Slaughter, Quiet Riot, Lita Ford, Britny Fox, Child’s Play and Count 77 opening[…]

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HOME SICK … FireHouse’s Cj Snare will not appear with group this week, Andrew Freeman named replacement

Metal Sludge — Hot off the social media wire, the band FireHouse will perform this weekend without their lead singer Cj Snare. Snare took to his official Facebook this morning and wrote: “So, I woke up this morning and was sick in my stomach. Headed to the doctor. Don’t need prayers, thoughts, or hugs. I just need people to understand that I won’t be in Moline or Ashland to do the FireHouse shows.” Snare continued[…]

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MELODIC ROCK FAIL … MRF Festival & Promoters short change fans while FireHouse stays home & makes bank

Metal Sludge — We have covered this Melodic Rock Fest story for the last week and it seems to be getting much worse for all involved. Well, except for the band FireHouse that is. How so you may ask… well… if the insider tips are accurate, along with the festival’s founder and guru Andrew McNeice, than yea, FireHouse made out like fat rats. To review, last week Metal Sludge posted a story titled “Uh-Oh” Melodic[…]

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GUITAR GUY … Duane Morano talks new CD says “Mick Mars is underrated” & “Pledge Music is despicable”

GUITAR GUY Duane Morano talks his new CD, says “Mick Mars is underrated” and “Pledge Music is despicable”       LOS ANGELES — Duane Morano is a late bloomer. With one foot still in the 1980s, Morano has come forward with an impressive new CD called “Incognito” that features a good batch of noteworthy collaborators and impressive performances. Not to mention good songs. That’s not always a given these days. We caught up with[…]

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SUN, SAND & ROCK N’ ROLL … Kix, FireHouse & Ron Keel featured acts at 80’s In The Park this weekend

SUN, SAND & ROCK N’ ROLL Kix, FireHouse & Ron Keel featured acts at 80’s In The Park this weekend     COCOA BEACH, Florida —  What’s better than 3 after parties? – A 3 DAY PARTY !!!!!! This weekend 80’s In The Park will lay siege to the hotel and turn it into a ROCKING HOTEL WEEKEND PARTY! The annual event will be held at Space Coast Harley Davidson on September 28th, 29th and 30th 2018. The lineup includes;[…]

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