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IT’S HERE … Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal, the 3-part Docuseries is now Streaming on Paramount+

Metal Sludge — The wait is over, as a killer new docuseries on Hair Metal has officially arrived. As of September 17th 2024 the new 3-part docuseries ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s H best online pharmacy with fast delivery fertigyn hp with the lowest prices today in the USA air Metal’ is officially streaming now

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GOT HAIR? – Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal streaming on Paramount+ starting Sept. 17th >Watch Trailer<

“You didn’t realize what a magical time you were in.” — Riki Rachtman / Cathouse / Headbanger’s Ball “In the 80’s, it was an exciting time in music, it was amazing.” — Bret Michaels / Poison “I’m feel like I am going to die… so I probably shouldn’t be in this band!” — Tracii Guns / L.A. Guns Metal Sludge

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NEWS & UPDATES … Golden Robot Records have sent Metal Sludge an official statement regarding Riley’s L.A. Guns and their “The Dark Horse” LP

Metal Sludge — Golden Robot Records have responded to our Riley’s L.A. Guns article and sent us an official statement. The label is home to Riley’s L.A. Guns who are awaiting the official release of “The Dark Horse” their 2nd release with the label. Metal Sludge shared a statement from Riley’s L.A. Guns that hit the internet on May 6th

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RIP OFF & TEAR … Riley’s L.A. Guns calls out Golden Robot Records for not delivering their latest record; “They won’t answer my emails so we are all left in limbo.”

“We have no idea what is happening with it. We don’t know if it’s been made, being made or never coming because Golden Robot Records won’t tell us. They won’t answer my emails so we are all left in limbo. I re-did the art 3 times to fit their changing templates. So the art was done over a year ago.“

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STILL GOING … Riley’s L.A. Guns Announce January 20th 2024 Show as Surviving Members Move Forward with Blessing from Steve Riley’s Family

Metal Sludge — The new year is full of rock n’ roll surprises with recent tour announcements from the Van Hagar camp, a headlining run from Pantera and now it appears Riley’s L.A. Guns too. In a brand new social media post the Mohegan Sun Arena have announced the 80’s Rock Invasion Tour featuring Stephen Pearcy (of Ratt), Quiet Riot,

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IN MEMORY OF … Steve Riley talks L.A. Guns, Keel and W.A.S.P. history in never-seen-before interview with 80’s Metal Recycle Bin

Metal Sludge — The 80’s Metal Recycle Bin have just dropped a never seen before interview from their archives with Steve Riley just 1 week after his untimely passing. Riley died last week October 24th after suffering various health issues that landed him the hospital. According to a family statement Riley had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for

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NEW GUNS … Riley’s L.A. Guns have released the new single “Overdrive” from up-coming “The Dark Horse” album on Golden Robot Records

Metal Sludge — Brand new music has just been released by Riley’s L.A. Guns. The band have issued their first single “Overdrive” from their up-coming sophomore release “The Dark Horse” on Golden Robot Records. Riley’s L.A. Guns feature 2 classic era members in Kelly Nickels (bass) and Steve Riley (drums), along with former L.A. Guns member Scott Griffin (lead guitar)

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L.A. SETTLEMENT … Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis finally reach settlement with Steve Riley and the L.A. Guns lawsuit

Metal Sludge — According to a brand new joint statement from both parties, the L.A. Guns lawsuit has been settled. According to the statement both parties “have agreed to settle the trademark litigation currently pending in the U.S. District in the Central District of California”. “Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the parties have agreed to dismiss the pending

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