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June 22, 2020

PUPPY LOVE … Donny Osmond was in studio during NITRO debut sessions says Michael Angelo-Batio

Metal Sludge — Michael Angelo-Batio recently did a new interview with our friend and journalist Ruben Mosqueda over at Sleazeroxx. The Nitro guitarist says: “The label wanted people to either love us or hate us and it worked. They told us that if we did what they said, we’d ship 100,000 copies and they’d give tour support and we did everything they said [laughs]! And it worked [laughs]!” The band Nitro was known for being[…]

June 15, 2020

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

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 RIDES ARE PAINFULLY SLOW… AND THE PRICE OF ADMISSION… OMG! — at Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical[…]

May 11, 2020

HIGH ENUFF … Donnie Vie accuses Vik Foxx of Publishing Theft, Foxx Blasts back about Reckless Drug Use

Metal Sludge — Former Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie has recently attacked the band’s former drummer Vik Foxx over songwriting royalties. Vie took to his official Facebook page and ranted that Foxx had stolen some of the singer/songwriter’s publishing rights. Vie is alleging that Foxx has been collecting part of his royalties for 30 years. Foxx has now replied with his own version of what did or didn’t happen. Oddly, shortly after Foxx replied, Vie[…]

March 25, 2020

TUFF DIARIES #14 … New York City, Mixing the Record, Video Shoots, Sony Publishing, Cherry St. and Tigertailz

Tuff Diaries #14New York City, Mixing the Record, Video Shoots, Sony Publishing, Cherry St. and Tigertailz Steevi Jaimz, Sir Arthur Payson, Atlantic Records, Martha Quinn, William Hames & The Limelight in NYCDates: February, March, April, May & June 1991 — Time to mix our first ever full-length record. Seeing and hearing our major label debut get mixed was amazing. A man named Sir Arthur Payson was hired to mix the record. He had previously worked with[…]

March 14, 2020

RATS … WBS, INC. court ordered to pay $232,927.50 for Juan Croucier’s counsel and legal fees

LOS ANGELES, California — In a brand new court order, WBS, INC., has been ordered to pay for Juan Croucier‘s legal fees and counsel totalling nearly a quarter of a million dollars. In one of the many Ratt related lawsuits that have been playing out for a few years now, it appears that this particular lawsuit is final. The United States District Court Central District of California has closed the case (Dkt. 183) and Judge[…]

March 13, 2020

GOODBYE GLAM GOD … Legendary British Music Journalist Kelv Hellrazer Has Passed Away

HOLLYWOOD, California — Legendary British journalist and music aficionado Kelv Hellrazer has died. Hellrazer, was 55, and is best known for his ties to the Glam Rock world for decades, and helped The United Kingdom and Europe learn about the scene and music from the Sunset Strip long before the internet. Hellrazer born Kelvin Hyams wrote for Metal Forces, Kerrang and other publications as well as working closely with record labels, managers and publicists world-wide.[…]

March 9, 2020

CONFIRMED … Ratt, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Skid Row and Slaughter confirm The Big Rock Summer Tour 2020

LOS ANGELES, California — The Big Rock Summer Tour has just been confirmed with their official admat, press release and tour dates. We broke the story first back in February that this tour was absolutely going to happen. “Metal Sludge is hearing the soon to be announced package will feature Ratt, Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Skid Row and Slaughter“ from our “Sludge Says” original story. Now it’s official as Ratt, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Skid Row and Slaughter have all confirmed[…]

February 16, 2020

CELEBRATING WHITE LION’S MUSIC … Mike Tramp announces North American Summer Tour for 2020

CELEBRATING WHITE LION’S MUSIC Mike Tramp announces North American Summer Tour for 2020 MIKE TRAMP Announces First Batch Of 2020 North American Tour Dates Celebrating The Music Of WHITE LION LOS ANGELES, California — Legendary WHITE LION frontman MIKE TRAMP will be embarking on an extensive North American tour which is set to kick off on April 15th at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, California. The show will consist of all the WHITE LION[…]

February 14, 2020

BRAZIL + TUFF = MARCH 7th … Stevie Rachelle to rock “Manifesto” in Sao Paulo to celebrate the music of Tuff

BRAZIL + TUFF = MARCH 7th Stevie Rachelle to rock “Manifesto” in Sao Paulo to celebrate the music of Tuff Metal Sludge — Stevie Rachelle, the voice of Tuff is headed south of the Equator once again. Rachelle is set to play “Manifesto” in Sao Paulo Brazil on Saturday March 7th 2020. This will be the 3rd time for Tuff performing in Brazil, with previous appearances in 2006 and 2011. Rachelle will enlist local[…]

January 27, 2020

WELCOME HOME … Bang Tango reunites All Original Members for a Sold Out “Whisky-A-Go-Go” show

WELCOME HOME Bang Tango reunites All Original Members for a Sold Out “Whisky-A-Go-Go” show Sleazeroxx – Bang Tango‘s original line-up consisting of singer Joe Lesté, guitarists Mark Knight and Kyle Stevens, bassist Kyle Kyle and drummer Tigg Ketler is back and just played its first show together in many years at the Whisky A Go-Go in West Hollywood, California, USA yesterday evening (on January 25, 2020). Bang Tango’s setlist on January 25, 2020: 01. Sweet Little Razor 02. Shotgun Man 03. Love Injection 04. Don’t Stop[…]