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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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2018-2025 … Riley’s L.A. Guns have announced they are officially “Calling It Quits”

“Personally, I am not into this old rocker thing that’s happening… Not digging seeing some of my heroes fat, bald, not being able to sing or play like they did or now looking like some f**ked up Santa Clause, nope… not digging it…!!!” — Kelly Nickels of Riley’s L.A. Guns Metal News — In a brand new post on their official Facebook page, Riley’s L.A. Guns have announced they are calling it a day. The[…]

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CD & VINYL … Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate returns with new album ‘Punk Rock Fiesta’ on Kenyon Records

“Rock ‘n’ roll should be dangerous, unpredictable, and make you feel something.” — Jizzy Pearl of Love/Hate Metal Sludge — Why do you think they call it Vinyl? Answer… who knows… but the craze continues and there is new Vinyl for your collection starting now. Sunset Strip veteran Jizzy Pearl has not gone the way of the dinosaur just yet, and he’s back with more new music from Mr. Pearl and his version of the[…]

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CHECK THIS OUT … Riot Stitch Rockwear to Host First Ever Metal Catwalk at NAMM 2025

“Rock n Roll isn’t just music—it’s a lifestyle, a statement, and an art form. I want to bring that energy to the catwalk in a way that’s never been done before.” — Sherri Lu / Owner Riot Stitch Metal Sludge — Are you wearing pants right now or is that too personal? Okay, let’s try a different approach… dare we ask; whose pants do you want to get into right now? If you said Riot[…]

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SUNSET STRIP REVIEW … The Whisky hosted an epic 80’s week to close out 2024 with Quiet Riot, Faster Pussycat, Stephen Pearcy and L.A. Guns

“This is my 21st year in the band, and it’s lucky 21, I first met (late original singer) Kevin DuBrow in 2003 or 2004, and now it’s gonna be 2025, so look at that.” — Alex Grossi / Quiet Riot “I think everyone is coming in to drink the free booze. That’s how popular we are.” — Chad Stewart / Faster Pussycat LOS ANGELES — What a Christmas week filled with top classic rock bands[…]

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NEW VINYL ALERT … WildSide “Under The Influence” has been reissued on Colored Vinyl

Metal Sludge — Hollywood rockers Wildside have seen their debut “Under The Influence” be reissued on colored vinyl courtesy of Experience Vinyl. Wildside signed to Capitol Records at the tail-end of the Sunset Strip‘s 80’s explosion but unfortunately by the time it was released in 1992, the music landscape had changed drastically. While the band’s debut from Capitol Records was issued on CD and vinyl, the release has long been out of print and locating[…]

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MEMORY LANE … RIKI RACHTMAN lets it all hang out on the IDIOTS IN BARS Podcast

“It was awesome… it was very dangerous, and yeah we lost a lot of friends but it was great.” — Riki Rachtman talking about the scene in Hollywood in the 80’s Metal Sludge — Riki Rachtman was recently a guest on the Idiots In Bars podcast and covered a lot of bases on his past, the present, and a peak into his future as well. Rachtman and the Idiots In Bars hosts Chris and Rayen[…]

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