Jizzy Pearl

September 15, 2020

DON’T WANNA LET YOU GO … Alex Grossi talks about Quiet Riot going forward per Frankie Banali’s wishes

Metal Sludge — After the recent passing of Frankie Banali on August 20th, the Quiet Riot band have started to talk about what the future holds. Guitarist Alex Grossi recently posted on social media with a message to the fans: “So great to see the outpouring of support from all over the world with regard to Quiet Riot‘s anouncement to continue. “Since meeting Kevin DuBrow, Frankie Banali and Chuck Wright when I joined the band in 2004, I have experienced both[…]

November 20, 2019

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Frankie Banali talks about his Cancer, Kevin DuBrow, Jizzy Pearl & Taime Downe

“I FEEL GOOD” METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Frankie Banali talks about Cancer, Kevin DuBrow, Jizzy Pearl & Taime Downe — With a new album set for this month plus constant new tour dates, pop-metal pioneers Quiet Riot and longtime drummer Frankie Banali simply can not be stopped. And that includes cancer. Banali, 68, just recently revealed he is suffering from stage four pancreatic cancer, yet the hard-hitting drummer keeps going like the Energizer[…]

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[…]

June 16, 2019

TOO SHORT … Fan reviews Dio Returns Tour: “Not sure what I was expecting, but the hologram fell short”

TOO SHORT Fan reviews Dio Returns Tour: “Not sure what I was expecting, but the hologram fell short” Metal Sludge — The Dio Returns Tour 2019 is out on the road in full force, and once again it’s a hot subject up for debate. Some fans are excited to see the Dio Hologram while others not so much and wish to remember Ronnie James Dio the way he was. Dio Diciples are the live band[…]

December 16, 2018

WHO’S ON FIRST? … Current and Former L.A. Guns members speaking out about Who’s In and Who’s Out

WHO’S ON FIRST? Current and Former L.A. Guns members speaking out about Who’s In and Who’s Out The Internet — After the recent M3 Music Festival announcement that L.A. Guns will perform at their 2019 event, it seems the intrigue is growing. Added to the immediate drama this annoucement has created, it seems part of the reason is that there is no official lineup for the band. There are some rumors about who will be playing and who won’t be playing[…]

December 6, 2018

DRAMA ALERT … L.A. Guns play M3 in 2019 but not the Tracii & Phil version, Steve Riley returns with LAG alumni

DRAMA ALERT L.A. Guns play M3 in 2019 but not the Tracii & Phil version, Steve Riley returns with LAG alumni Oh Snap — Just when you thought the L.A. Guns band lineup was settled and sorted, a curve ball gets thrown at us. That’s right…it seems M3 has announced L.A. Guns as part of their 2019 lineup. However, this version will not include Phil Lewis (vocals) or Tracii Guns (lead guitars). Adding[…]

June 22, 2018

GREAT HATE … Ex-Great White singer Jack Russell throws shade at Jizzy Pearl of Love/Hate

GREAT HATE Ex-Great White singer Jack Russell throws shade at Jizzy Pearl of Love/Hate Blabbermouth — Former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has parted ways with Frontiers Music Srl and has inked a new deal with Cleopatra Records. Russell confirmed his split with the Italian rock label during a March 31 interview with Eric Blair of “The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show” at the Rock Against MS benefit concert and award show in Los Angeles. Asked how his deal with Frontiers is different from some of the deals he had[…]

April 12, 2018

L.A. DRAMAS … Rumors swirl that L.A. Guns will cancel M3 appearance over time slot issue, Tracii Guns confirms

L.A. DRAMAS Rumors swirl that L.A. Guns will cancel M3 appearance over time slot issue, Tracii Guns confirms Whaaaammmmbulance — Just when you thought you heard it all from L.A. Guns, with fired guys, hired guys, the missing peace and (now) the missing purple rain… what next? Why not cancel a major festival appearance over some minutes on stage. It appears that this just might be the case according to some rumor swirling about online.[…]

February 6, 2018

L.A. MAN … Jizzy Pearl reflects on audition for THE DOORS movie and DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION

L.A. MAN Jizzy Pearl reflects on audition for THE DOORS movie and DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION PART II: The Metal Years HOLLYWOOD, California — Jizzy Pearl has taken to social media in recent weeks to tell fans some of his personal war stories from the past. The latest from the Love/Hate frontman is the singer reflecting on the cult classic DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION PART II: The Metal Years. Pearl talks about attending the premiere[…]