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WRIGHT OR WRONG … Rudy Sarzo says he was asked to rejoin Quiet Riot shortly after Frankie Banali died

August 22, 2021

Sleazeroxx — In a recent interview with Metal Mike for the 80’s Glam Metalcast podcast, Sarzo spoke about rejoining Quiet Riot and the influence that his former bandmate Frankie Banali had on him. Banali passed away on August 20, 2020 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Sarzo indicated (as transcribed by the 80’s Glam Metalcast podcast): “It’s been in the

FEEL THIS NOIZE … Sources say Rudy Sarzo is coming back to Quiet Riot!

July 29, 2021

Metal Sludge — Are you ready to Bang Your Head? Sources from the heart of Hollywood have told Metal Sludge that Rudy Sarzo is coming back to play bass in Quiet Riot. That’s the inside scoop and you heard it here first… buy methocarbamol online in the best USA pharmacy https://medilaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/png/buy-methocarbamol.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore Sarzo was a

NOT MAKING SENSE … Carlos Cavazo on Quiet Riot going forward without Frankie Banali: “I think it’s Stupid!”

February 22, 2021

Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo says that “it’s stupid” for the band to continue without drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983’s “Metal Health”, died last August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. In September, QUIET RIOT announced that it would carry on touring following Frankie‘s

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali – Date: April 10th 2001

October 13, 2020

Metal Sludge — Taking a walk down memory lane with another Sludge Flashback from 2001. Today we revisit our 20 Questions with the late and great drummer, Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot. At the time, Kevin DuBrow was a big Metal Sludge fan and pushed Frankie to do our interview. Rip to both Kevin & Frankie… Metal Sludge will continue

WELL WRITTEN … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. writes a Touching Tribute about his friend Frankie Banali

August 22, 2020

Metal Sludge — In the hours following the passing of the great Frankie Banali a host of musicians have paid tribute. A man of few words, especially via social media, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawess has written about his 45 year friendship with Banali. Lawless paints an awesome story for the reader, and gives a glimpse into his friendship with the

RIP … Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali loses Pancreatic Cancer Battle, Dead at 68

August 21, 2020

Metal Sludge — Sadly we are reporting that Frankie Banali has died. Banali passed away last night (Thursday, August 20) at 7:18 p.m. in Los Angeles surrounded by his wife and daughter. Banali has been battling pancreatic cancer since being diagnosed in the spring of 2019. Banali, 68, has been the foundation of Quiet Riot since their breakthrough ‘Metal Health’

Frankie Banali admitted to Emergency Room in Los Angeles area hospital.

June 15, 2020

Metal Sludge — According to a new social media post by Frankie Banali, the Quiet Riot drummer has just revealed to his friends and fans that he’s just been admitted to the ER. Banali writes: “JUST ADMITTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT KAISER… IT OCCURED TO ME THAT THIS IS JUST LIKE DISNEYLAND EXCEPT THE LINES ARE SHORTER & THE

STILL FIGHTING … Frankie Banali on Pancreatic Cancer: “I know that that’s what eventually is gonna kill me”

June 14, 2020

Blabbermouth — QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who has been battling stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past 14 months, offered an update on his health during an appearance Wednesday (June 10) on SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation”. He said (hear audio below): “I’m still fighting the good fight. I’m still doing the chemotherapy. I switched order singulair online in the best USA pharmacy vasohealthcare.com/forms/wiki/wiki-singulair.html no

A Message From Frankie Banali

May 15, 2020

Metal Sludge — Below is a brand new message from our dear friend Frankie Banali. ———————————————————– I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO MY HEALTH GOFUNDME. KNOW THAT YOU ARE HELPING IN ME BEING ABLE TO CONTINUE MY MYRIAD OF CANCER TREATMENTS AND PROLONGING MY LIFE. THANK YOU FROM

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Frankie Banali talks about his Cancer, Kevin DuBrow, Jizzy Pearl & Taime Downe

November 20, 2019

“I FEEL GOOD” METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Frankie Banali talks about Cancer, Kevin DuBrow, Jizzy Pearl & Taime Downe — With a new album set for this month plus constant new tour dates, pop-metal pioneers Quiet Riot and longtime drummer Frankie Banali simply can not be stopped. And that includes cancer. Banali, 68, just recently revealed he is

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WRIGHT OR WRONG … Rudy Sarzo says he was asked to rejoin Quiet Riot shortly after Frankie Banali died

FEEL THIS NOIZE … Sources say Rudy Sarzo is coming back to Quiet Riot!

NOT MAKING SENSE … Carlos Cavazo on Quiet Riot going forward without Frankie Banali: “I think it’s Stupid!”

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali – Date: April 10th 2001

WELL WRITTEN … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. writes a Touching Tribute about his friend Frankie Banali

RIP … Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali loses Pancreatic Cancer Battle, Dead at 68

Frankie Banali admitted to Emergency Room in Los Angeles area hospital.

STILL FIGHTING … Frankie Banali on Pancreatic Cancer: “I know that that’s what eventually is gonna kill me”

A Message From Frankie Banali

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Frankie Banali talks about his Cancer, Kevin DuBrow, Jizzy Pearl & Taime Downe

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