Frankie Banali

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

September 14, 2026

Quiet Riot is…. Johnny Kelly (drums), Rudy Sarzo (bass), TBA (singer) and Alex Grossi (guitars) METAL SLUDGE / September 14th 2026 – In a brand-new social media post the band Quiet Riot have just uploaded and shared a band image with their next lead singer in a silhouette. The image includes classic bassist Rudy Sarzo, long-term-tenured guitarist Alex Grossi, Johnny Kelly

< < < VEILED DISRESPECT > > > Andrew Freeman says: “I am NOT the new singer for QUIET RIOT… Best of luck to whoever she… I mean, whoever it turns out to be”, Roy Cathey adds: “Their loss”

August 30, 2026

Andrew Freeman – Photo: Christopher Carroll / Roy Cathey – Photo: Joe Schaeffer METAL SLUDGE / August 30th 2026 – The Quiet Riot world has been pretty ripe with interest over the last month or so but it really heated up over the weekend. Late last week Quiet Riot made a public statement that they have found their new frontman

WHO’S ON FIRST? ..… Quiet Riot announce new Mystery Vocalist will debut in October, meanwhile they’ve enlisted Jason McMaster to sing 2 shows over the coming week then Jizzy Pearl returns to finish out September

August 28, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / August 27th 2026 – Quiet Riot have posted an announcement today that says they have officially welcomed their new lead vocalist which according to the calendar, took just under 6 weeks to fill that void. It appears the band’s search is over and the new frontman’s identity will be revealed very soon… with his official live debut

< < MUSIC INDUSTRY BUZZ > > John Torra of New Jersey has Shared Videos of Him Singing Quiet Riot and His Voice is So Much Like Kevin DuBrow it’s Absolutely Scary!

July 16, 2026

“I’ve performed with John Torra on a number of occasions, and he is consistantly that amazing!” — Johnny Martin / L.A. Guns Bassist July 16th 2026 — Quiet Riot is currently looking for a new frontman and Metal Sludge has stumbled onto an amazing choice… meet John Torra out of Long Island New York… but his band Fire’N Ice, is

< NEW LEAD SINGER WANTED > Jizzy Pearl Announces his time in Quiet Riot is Coming to an End

July 14, 2026

Quiet Riot is… Alex Grossi (Guitar), Johnny Kelly (Drums), Rudy Sarzo (Bass), Jizzy Pearl (Vocals) “Hey Everyone—I have decided to leave Quiet Riot.“ — Jizzy Pearl / July 14th 2026 (full statement is shared below) July 14th 2026 — In a brand new social media post, Jizzy Pearl has announced he is leaving Quiet Riot. The band currently have the

LATIN AMERICA ….. Quiet Riot announce Spring 2027 Tour with shows in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Mexico & Bolivia

June 11, 2026

“Get ready for nights of maximum volume and pure rock n’ roll spirit.” — Quiet Riot June 11th 2026 — Quiet Riot have just announced several shows for a spring 2027 tour of Latin America. The Los Angeles based quartet will take their Metal Health brand of rock to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru in April of

N.O.P.E. >>>> Chris Holmes when Asked if He’d ever Return and Join Blackie Lawless in W.A.S.P. Again: “I’d Be An Idiot To Go Back”

May 18, 2026

Photo courtesy W.A.S.P. Facebook “He’s a malignant narcissist, and I don’t wanna be around people like that anymore.” — Chris Holmes on Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. MS NEWS / May 17th 2026 — The Los Angeles based heavy metal shock rock group W.A.S.P. are 1 of those bands who have had a series of member changes over the years and

CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – Date: July 18th 2000

November 19, 2025

“Met a pretty stripper named Tanya there. I thought she was the one. But alas she used to sleep for 24 hours straight, and it turns out she was a speed freak.” — Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot on his memories of Phoenix Arizona CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE — Today we will look back at Kevin DuBrow‘s original 20 Questions on

GEAR FOR SALE … Frankie Banali’s Widow Regina Banali is Selling the Late Quiet Riot Drummer’s Equipment

March 31, 2025

“ tamiflu online in the best USA pharmacy https://familypsychnj.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wiki/wiki-tamiflu.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore The last of the special drums sets I’ve been keeping back are going up for sale soon.” — Frankie Banali‘s Widow Regina Banali SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — In a new social media post Frankie Banali‘s Widow Regina Banali has shared news that she is selling off

METAL SLUDGE’S TOP 12 GREATEST HAIR METAL PARTY ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME

January 28, 2024

A throwback article from one of our Metal Sludge Top Lists! These were always fun, we hope you agree! Enjoy this cool throwback from the great Gerry Gittelson! Stay tuned to Metal Sludge… because, you never know what might happen next. Metal Sludge — Welcome to Metal Sludge’s definitive version of Hair Metal’s Top 12 party rock songs. We waved

Metal Sludge

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

< < < VEILED DISRESPECT > > > Andrew Freeman says: “I am NOT the new singer for QUIET RIOT… Best of luck to whoever she… I mean, whoever it turns out to be”, Roy Cathey adds: “Their loss”

WHO’S ON FIRST? ..… Quiet Riot announce new Mystery Vocalist will debut in October, meanwhile they’ve enlisted Jason McMaster to sing 2 shows over the coming week then Jizzy Pearl returns to finish out September

< < MUSIC INDUSTRY BUZZ > > John Torra of New Jersey has Shared Videos of Him Singing Quiet Riot and His Voice is So Much Like Kevin DuBrow it’s Absolutely Scary!

< NEW LEAD SINGER WANTED > Jizzy Pearl Announces his time in Quiet Riot is Coming to an End

LATIN AMERICA ….. Quiet Riot announce Spring 2027 Tour with shows in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Mexico & Bolivia

N.O.P.E. >>>> Chris Holmes when Asked if He’d ever Return and Join Blackie Lawless in W.A.S.P. Again: “I’d Be An Idiot To Go Back”

CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – Date: July 18th 2000

GEAR FOR SALE … Frankie Banali’s Widow Regina Banali is Selling the Late Quiet Riot Drummer’s Equipment

METAL SLUDGE’S TOP 12 GREATEST HAIR METAL PARTY ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME

Keep The Sludge Alive

Find Sludge Everywhere

Keep The Sludge Alive

Recent Sludge

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

<<<<< DRUM ROLL PLEASE >>>>> Scot Coogan takes a shot at Matt Starr for selling his Ace Frehley related Drum Heads & Sticks both before and after the Legendary KISS guitarist’s death

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

U.K. TOUR NEWS ….. Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate ‘The Real Thing’ Tour Stop in Wales has Cancelled, Enuff Z’Nuff Continues Supporting “Xtra Cherries” and Faster Pussycat Kick-Off their Tour Tonight with Lorraine Lewis & Blacklist Union

Archives

Keep The Sludge Alive

Keep The Sludge Alive

Keep The Sludge Alive

CLASSIC SLUDGE … Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee does our 20 Questions – Dated: October 1999

The Long & Short Of It … World Famous Penis Chart!

GO BABY DRIVER … Gene Simmons and Wife Shannon Sued Over 2024 Sunset Boulevard Car Accident in Los Angeles