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FACING 6 FELONIES > Randy Madden an Ex-American Idol Contestant has been Busted For Alleged Adult Relations With a Minor

LOS ANGELES, California — Rock singer Randy Madden has been arrested and taken into custody after allegedly having relations with an underage person. Madden was part of the Hollywood scene over the years and at some point took his shot as a contestant on the popular T.V. show American Idol but received a resounding “No” from the judges when it came time to vote. During his audition on Season 8 Madden sang Bon Jovi‘s “Livin’[…]

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JPEARLTV … Jizzy Pearl says signing with Golden Robot or Frontiers Music are not ‘Real Record Deals’, it’s not the same thing as signing an ‘Old School Record Deal’

“Living in L.A. or even in Las Vegas, you always hear about delusional musicians, you can kind of feel sorry for ’em, after-all they’re only hurting themselves… well… or, the girl they are mooching off of.” — Jizzy Pearl – Love/Hate LAS VEGAS, Nevada — In the latest episode on his JPearlTV Youtube channel, rock n’ roll veteran Jizzy Pearl talks about real record deals and the sins of the Sunset Strip. Pearl is no[…]

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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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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Drum Legend Carmine Appice – Date: May 2nd 2000

“I won a contest on tour with Rod Stewart in Australia who could bang the most chicks .. I won!!!” — Carmine Appice CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE — In another of our endless list of Classic Metal Sludge interviews, this week we’re re-sharing our official 20 Questions with Carmine Appice from 25 years ago. That’s correct… 25 years later, almost to the month, we’re giving you a great flashback to our interview with one of the[…]

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QUEENY BLAST POP … Metal Sludge talks with Sunset Strip veteran Lesli Sanders from Prophets of Addiction

“I used to show up at his apartment at 2 a.m. or later after I would be at a party in the same building. He was always happy to see me.” — Lesli Sanders on the late Kim Fowley LOS ANGELES – Riding the momentum of a stylish new album called “Face The Music,” Prophets of Addiction is on the brink of breakthrough success. Prophets of Addiction is led by glam rocker Lesli Sanders, a[…]

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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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JUNKYARD … David Roach has been Hospitalized and his Family says ‘His Health has taken an Unexpected Turn’

“He is in the hospital and not in a position to attempt talking , texting , or messaging.” — David Roach‘s girlfriend Jennifer on Facebook LOS ANGELES, California — Junkyard lead vocalist David Roach is currently hospitalized and his girlfriend Jennifer has shared the news earlier today on social media that the singer’s health has taken a turn. Roach has been battling Cancer in recent months which Metal Sludge reported on back in January with[…]

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RIP … Troubadour Owner Eddie Karayan has Passed Away at 89

WEST HOLLYWOOD, California — Very sad news as we report the passing of Eddie Karayan. Karayan owned the famous Troubadour night club in West Hollywood with Doug Weston who passed away back in 1999. Karayan was a huge part of the Hollywood music scene and helped set in motion the careers of countless musicians and entertainers. The Troubadour night-club located in West Hollywood on Santa Monica Boulevard has been a staple in the music industry[…]

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Riki Rachtman Tells All in Facebook Live: “Kimberly Burch committed suicide. She jumped off the boat and unfortunately… she did it right in front of Taime”

“Kimberly Burch committed suicide. She jumped off the boat and unfortunately… she did it right in front of Taime” — Riki Rachtman March 7th 2025 — More details are starting to emerge related to the horrific tragedy that took place on The 80’s Cruise and the unfortunate incident involving Taime Downe‘s Fiancée Kimberly Burch. Today was day 5 of 7 on the week-long cruise, and according to multiple sources, Metal Sludge has learned that Downe[…]

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