Frankie Banali

October 21, 2019

Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali is battling Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali is battling Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer LOS ANGELES, California — Sad news from the Quiet Riot camp. Frankie Banali has come forward to explain his absense from the band’s live shows in recent months. See Frankie Banali’s full statement below as shared online. Metal Sludge is wishing the very best for Frankie Banali, his family and band. ———————————- I’ve been asked by Frankie Banali to share the following message: <<I just[…]

September 8, 2019

WHO’S ON FIRST … Quiet Riot’s singer quits, what’s his Jizz rejoins and I don’t know who’s next

WHO’S ON FIRST Quiet Riot’s singer quits, what’s his Jizz rejoins and I don’t know who’s next Metal Sludge — Clearly this has surpassed the; “Are you fucking kidding me” stage and it’s now just common place. The 80’s rock world is kinda like Wal-Mart, only with musicians instead of stock boys or sales clerks. “Hey Bob, Jim won’t make it, he’s got a sore throat” tells a random co-worker to another, at[…]

July 18, 2019

JERKS AND HATERS … Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot talks about the internet a$$holes; “They don’t exist in my life.”

JERKS AND HATERS Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot talks about the internet a$$holes; “They don’t exist in my life.” Blabbermouth — QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali says that he doesn’t pay attention to critics who insist he never should have resurrected the band following the passing of original lead singer Kevin DuBrow. Speaking to Rock History Music, Banali said (hear audio below): “To give you an idea how many assholes there are out there, I remember that I did a post on Facebook, and[…]

January 2, 2019

HOLLYWOOD NEW YEARS-A-GO-GO … Quiet Riot, Adler’s Appetite, Faster Pussycat, Julian Lennon & Danzig

HOLLYWOOD NEW YEARS-A-GO-GO Quiet Riot, Adler’s Appetite, Faster Pussycat, Julian Lennon & Danzig LOS ANGELES — Here in Hollywood on the Sunset Strip, we ended the rock and roll year with four consecutive nights of big-time classic rock over New Year’s Eve weekend at the famed Whisky club. After a strong start by BulletBoys on Friday, Dec. 28, Metal Sludge caught up with the action on Saturday with Quiet Riot, followed by[…]

September 30, 2018

Frankie Banali puts Ratt bassist on blast: “Juan Croucier had nothing to do with me being in Quiet Riot”

Frankie Banali puts Ratt bassist on blast: “Juan Croucier had nothing to do with me being in Quiet Riot” Blabbermouth — Frankie Banali has shot down Juan Croucier‘s apparent claim that he was responsible for connecting the drummer with QUIET RIOT almost four decades ago. Banali made his comments in response to an entry on the “Discography” page of the RATTbassist’s web site, which lists his activities for the year 1981 as “Quiet Riot: Rehearsed and never did any show’s [sic] but[…]

August 10, 2018

SEANN NICOLS … Former Singer For BOBBY BLOTZER’s RATT Says Drummer Is ‘Full Of S**t’

SEANN NICOLS Former Singer For BOBBY BLOTZER’s RATT Says Drummer Is ‘Full Of S**t’ And ‘Not Above Board’ Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT and ADLER’S APPETITE frontman Seann Nicols (a.k.a. Sheldon Tarsha) spoke to “The Classic Metal Show” about his experience of singing for Bobby Blotzer‘s version of RATT for one show in March 2017 at the Prairie Knights Casino & Resort in Fort Yates, North Dakota. “It was easy,” Seann said (hear audio below). “There was no contract to sign. I literally just packed my bags[…]

July 12, 2018

REALITY CHECK … Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali shows off a recent royalty check

REALITY CHECK Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali shows off a recent royalty check Facebook — So you wanna be a rock star huh? Well, think twice before you take that next step. Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali lets everyone in on a little secret and gives you a hint of what may be in store if you proceed. Banali recently took to social media, to show off a recent streaming royalty paycheck sent to him.[…]

August 24, 2017

Frankie Banali on recent Quiet Riot singers: “They were karaoke Kevin DuBrow types that just didn’t work.”

OUCH! Frankie Banali on recent Quiet Riot singers: “By enlarge, they were karaoke Kevin DuBrow types that just didn’t work.” Interview By Robert Cavuoto My Global Mind — Quiet Riot has pumped out some great music since the 80s and in 2017 continues to show the world they are relevant with the release of their new CD; Road Rage via Frontier Records. Led by drummer Frankie Banali along with veteran bassist Chuck Wright, guitarist Alex Grossi, and new vocalist[…]

June 6, 2017

TAKE 2 … Quiet Riot’s “Road Rage” set for August via Frontiers Music Srl

TAKE 2 Quiet Riot’s “Road Rage” set for August via Frontiers Music Srl MelodicRock — Quiet Riot continues their historic journey in 2017 with their new album, “Road Rage”. Led by drummer Frankie Banali, who is joined by veteran bassist Chuck Wright (who has been in and out of the band since 1982), guitarist Alex Grossi (who has been in the band since 2004), and new vocalist James Durbin, the band continues to be an[…]

April 24, 2017

COME ON, FEEL THE BOW … Quiet Riot, Black N’ Blue and Jetboy rock the Rainbow, plus Tom Keifer at Whisky

COME ON, FEEL THE BOW Quiet Riot, Black N’ Blue and Jetboy rock the Rainbow, followed by Tom Keifer at the Whisky HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — The 45th annual Rainbow anniversary party took a big step up this year with Quiet Riot performing live before an overflow crowd iin the parking lot to cap an all-day event of live music and $8 beers. Then the celebration kicked up one more gear with[…]