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1/21/2026 … The Metal Hall of Fame is taking over Hollywood’s Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Roxy and The Viper Room

>>>The 2026 Inductees are; Chris Holmes, Rikki Rockett, Tracii Guns, Warren DeMartini and Gilby Clarke<<< HOLLYWOOD, California — The new year is off to a fast start and the Metal Hall of Fame is coming to the Sunset Strip on January 21st 2026. The Annual event has a killer lineup that includes an awesome list of new inductees that includes; Chris Holmes (ex-W.A.S.P.), Rikki Rockett (Poison), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Warren DeMartini (Ratt) and Gilby[…]

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ATTN: GREEN BAY ….. Riki Rachtman and Stevie Rachelle will together host unique viewing of ‘Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years’ at EPIC Event Center on Friday March 6th

Stevie Rachelle the voice of Tuff & Riki Rachtman from MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball come to Green Bay March 6th 2026 GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The winter has just started in Wisconsin but never fear, your favorite spot in Green Bay, the ‘EPIC Event Center‘ will be hosting tons of killer shows all year round and into the new year. EPIC have just announced a viewing of the 1988 underground classic, ‘The Decline Of Western Civilization[…]

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NEW MUSIC TOO … Guns N’ Roses announce World Tour for 2026 with stops in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the U.S.

LOS ANGELES, California — It’s that time of year and today we see yet another tour announcement for 2026. Guns N’ Roses have just dropped a long list of dates for next year that will see the band kick-off their year in Monterey Mexico in March and end the run in Atlanta Georgia in September. The band will take their show to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and North America too. The year[…]

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LAWSUIT O’ MINE > Ex-Guns N’ Roses Manager Alan Niven sues the band to Stop them from Blocking the Release of his Memoir

ALL RISE PLEASE — In a brand new lawsuit, former Guns N’ Roses manager Alan Niven has sued the band. Niven is suing Guns N’ Roses in relation to his forth-coming memoir ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories‘ which his lawsuit alleges the band are trying to block from being released. Niven worked with Guns N’ Roses from 1986-1991, and over his career he also managed Great White along with Terri Nunn and her[…]

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BYE-BYE BAD GUYS … Jake E. Lee gives followers an update: “The two that shot me have been caught and face sentencing next month”

“Oh, btw, the two that shot me have been caught and face sentencing next month. The gun was tied to two previous murders so my case is almost an afterthought. They’re going bye bye for a long time.” — Jake E. Lee LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Jake E. Lee posted on Facebook last Friday June 27th about the crazy shooting incident he was a victim of back on October 15th 2024. Lee as readers will[…]

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DO YOU WANNA GET ROCKED? … Mark ‘WEISSGUY’ Weiss and Michal Pellicone launch Kickstarter to keep ROCKED MAGAZINE alive and printing

“If you’ve loved what we’ve created or if you believe in preserving rock history and keeping its culture alive please consider backing us.” — Mark ‘WEISSGUY’ Weiss & Michal Pellicone / ROCKED MAGAZINE NEW JERSEY — Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss and his partner Michal Pellicone launch Kickstarter to help keep ROCKED MAGAZINE alive and printing. Weiss is a world-renowned photographer who has shot the who’s-who of Rock N’ Roll, Punk and Heavy Metal for Album Covers,[…]

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VINTAGE VIDEOS … Take a Stroll Back to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood in the 80’s and visit Cathouse, Country Club, Madame Wong’s, Spice and more

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Have you ever wished you could go back to the 80’s and experience what it was like during the peak years of the Sunset Strip? Well, you can’t… however, the videos we’re sharing below will give you a pretty good taste as to what it was really like at these clubs back-stage, on-stage, at the after-parties and so much more. There is some awesome content shot at Cathouse, Spice on Hollywood Boulevard,[…]

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NEW … ‘Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992’ Box Set Due in May, includes 3 Discs and 58 Tracks!

“A new compilation celebrating glam rock from the ’80s is coming from Cherry Red Records’ Lemon label is being released on May 23, 2025. The 3-CD set, Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992, spans 58 tracks, including hits from such “hair bands” as Poison, Quiet Riot, Ratt, White Lion, Warrant, and dozens more.” — Lemon Records MUSIC NEWS — Just when you thought it was safe to throw out your CD[…]

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BOOK ALERT … Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES and GREAT WHITE Manager ALAN NIVEN To Publish ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories’

Metal Sludge — Former rock n’ roll manager Alan Niven has decided to publish a book and it is titled ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories.’ The book will include content about Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper and Great White among others. Niven, 67, was the manager for Guns N’ Roses between 1986 and 1991, when he was fired just previous to the completion of the Use[…]

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WOW … Guns N’ Roses announce split with drummer, “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the past 19 years”

NEWS — In breaking news from the Guns N’ Roses camp, it has been announced that the band are parting-ways with their long-time drummer Frank Ferrer. Guns N’ Roses have already issued a statement which has hit the wire late this morning March 19th 2025. While there is no official announcement of a replacement, a source has informed Metal Sludge that the new drummer is a buddy of Duff McKagan‘s. The following is from Ultimate[…]

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