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August 2, 2021

CONFIRMED … Rudy Sarzo announces return to Quiet Riot: “I am going home”

Metal Sludge — As we first reported last week Rudy Sarzo is returning to Quiet Riot. Sarzo appeared on the Eddie Trunk Hair Nation radio show today to talk about how this came about. As reported by Blabbermouth: “QUIET RIOT is set to welcome Rudy Sarzo back into the band after an 18-year absence. Rudy was one of the original founding members of the legendary “Metal Health” lineup. He played bass on the “Metal Health”[…]

July 29, 2021

FEEL THIS NOIZE … Sources say Rudy Sarzo is coming back to Quiet Riot!

Metal Sludge — Are you ready to Bang Your Head? Sources from the heart of Hollywood have told Metal Sludge that Rudy Sarzo is coming back to play bass in Quiet Riot. That’s the inside scoop and you heard it here first… Sarzo was a classic era original from the heyday of Quiet Riot as they went to #1 on the Billboard chart and ruled the airwaves with their 1983 Metal Health release on Pasha[…]

February 22, 2021

NOT MAKING SENSE … Carlos Cavazo on Quiet Riot going forward without Frankie Banali: “I think it’s Stupid!”

Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo says that “it’s stupid” for the band to continue without drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983’s “Metal Health”, died last August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. In September, QUIET RIOT announced that it would carry on touring following Frankie‘s death. The band, which now features drummer Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE), played a[…]

October 13, 2020

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali – Date: April 10th 2001

Metal Sludge — Taking a walk down memory lane with another Sludge Flashback from 2001. Today we revisit our 20 Questions with the late and great drummer, Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot. At the time, Kevin DuBrow was a big Metal Sludge fan and pushed Frankie to do our interview. Rip to both Kevin & Frankie… Metal Sludge will continue to help keep your music and memory alive and well. Below is the exact interview[…]

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[…]

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[…]

July 18, 2019

JERKS AND HATERS … Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot talks about the internet a$$holes; “They don’t exist in my life.”

JERKS AND HATERS Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot talks about the internet a$$holes; “They don’t exist in my life.” Blabbermouth — QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali says that he doesn’t pay attention to critics who insist he never should have resurrected the band following the passing of original lead singer Kevin DuBrow. Speaking to Rock History Music, Banali said (hear audio below): “To give you an idea how many assholes there are out there, I remember that I did a post on Facebook, and[…]

March 6, 2019

Quiet Riot co-founder Kelly Garni says: “I was going to kill Kevin DuBrow” but denies he tried to kill Randy Rhoads

Quiet Riot co-founder Kelly Garni says: “I was going to kill Kevin DuBrow” but denies he tried to kill Randy Rhoads The Metal Voice — Former Quiet Riot bassist and co-founder Kelly Garni recently spoke about his book Angles with Dirty Faces, which talks how Randy and Garni disliked Black Sabbath in the early days, Garni conflicts with Kevin Dubrow, Randy Rhoads letters, poor management in Quiet Riot, re-releasing Quiet Riot 1 and 2 and the gun shooting[…]

September 30, 2018

Frankie Banali puts Ratt bassist on blast: “Juan Croucier had nothing to do with me being in Quiet Riot”

Frankie Banali puts Ratt bassist on blast: “Juan Croucier had nothing to do with me being in Quiet Riot” Blabbermouth — Frankie Banali has shot down Juan Croucier‘s apparent claim that he was responsible for connecting the drummer with QUIET RIOT almost four decades ago. Banali made his comments in response to an entry on the “Discography” page of the RATTbassist’s web site, which lists his activities for the year 1981 as “Quiet Riot: Rehearsed and never did any show’s [sic] but[…]