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< < < RAY GUNS & GUITARS > > > Get On The Bus welcomes Steve Stevens who shares stories about Billy Idol, Michael Jackson and says both Jimi and Eddie brought monumental change to guitar

October 1, 2026

“There’s no one that deserves to be in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame more than Billy Idol, it’s nice that they recognize I am part of that but he’s the real deal. He’s our Rock Star… there’s not many of these guys still doing it, and he’s just as good today as the day I met him.” —

<<<<< DRUM ROLL PLEASE >>>>> Scot Coogan takes a shot at Matt Starr for selling his Ace Frehley related Drum Heads & Sticks both before and after the Legendary KISS guitarist’s death

September 4, 2026

Scot Coogan, Ace Frehley and Matt Starr METAL SLUDGE / September 4th 2026 – In a brand-new episode of Artist’s on Record with host Stefan Adika the guest is long-time Ace Frehley drummer Scot Coogan. Coogan recently guested on Adika’s popular YouTube show and of course the topic of Kiss and Frehley were part of the 4-hour chat. Coogan fired

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ….. Metal Sludge Was Born Exactly 28 Years Ago on September 1st 1998 and Here Is How It Came To Be

September 1, 2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAYMetal Sludge Launched September 1st 1998, 28 Years Ago & Here Is How It Came To Be METAL SLUDGE / September 1st 2026 — This was first posted in 2018 on the 20th Anniversary, and I figured it would be cool to share it again here today, on the official birthday of Metal Sludge, September 1st. As the site

<ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST> The Ace Frehley Tribute band have Cancelled their Australian tour run with Silverback Touring

June 29, 2026

“This decision comes as the ongoing issue surrounding outstanding unpaid funds from previous Australian tours promoted by Silverback Touring and Tribute Touring continues to receive increasing attention from artists, agents, promoters, and fans both nationally and internationally.” — Ace Frehley Tribute Band / June 29th 2026 (Read the full statement below) June 29th 2026 — Don’t look now, but another

GO BABY DRIVER … Gene Simmons and Wife Shannon Sued Over 2024 Sunset Boulevard Car Accident in Los Angeles

June 4, 2026

Gene Simmons of KISS and wife Shannon Simmons – Photo: Getty “Gene was NOT in the car during the “very minor accident” and says no one was hurt.” — Shannon Simmons to TMZ June 4th 2026 — Always remember to look both ways, especially when you’re driving on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles California! In a newly filed lawsuit

P, P, P, P, Pussycat … Greg Steele talks Faster Pussycat, the Sunset Strip, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss and Praises Ace Frehley: “Those (guitar) Solos were like Vocals, just Amazing!”

May 18, 2026

“The first gig we did… there was a guy there dancing in front, it was like a Battle of the Bands… very first show we ever did and this guy was dancing… I kind of thought he was making fun of us but it turned out it was Axl (Rose).” — Greg Steele / Faster Pussycat classic guitarist MS NEWS

VIDEOS GALORE … The latest from The Hair Metal Guru covers 1988, Mötley Crüe, Whitesnake, Britny Fox, Hair Metal Ballads, Warrant, Kiss, Geoff Tate and a ton more

May 15, 2026

THE HAIR METAL GURU — What video channel on YouTube has created, shared and posted nearly 3 dozen videos in just the last 2 weeks? If you answered The Hair Metal Guru, you would be a winner. The Hair Metal Guru has been on fire lately and the content this channel is churning out is second to none when it

TRIBUTE ACTS YAY or NAY? … Dee Snider: “I hate them. Tribute acts are non creative garbage”… Fan Halen’s Derek Fuller writes epic response (Read it Here)

May 7, 2026

“I hate them. Tribute acts are non creative garbage.” — Dee Snider original voice of Twisted Sister “For a new generation of kids who will never get to see Eddie Van Halen or the original Twisted Sister lineup in their prime, we are the closest thing they have to a physical history lesson.” — Derek Fuller guitarist Fan Halen MS

HYPOCRITE NEWS … Scot Coogan Selling his Ace Frehley Branded Tour Drum Kit for $5,000.00 on eBay, 1 day after stating; “I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness or legacy”

April 2, 2026

HYPOCRITE NEWS … Scot Coogan Selling his Ace Frehley Branded Tour Drum Kit for $5,000.00 on eBay, 1 Day after stating; “I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness, or legacy.” “It was important to me to give my crew, management, and most importantly Ace’s family the time, space, and respect they deserve to grieve without added

WE HAVE A BINGO … Scot Coogan issues statement on Ace Frehley: “I personally feel it is far too soon to perform Ace’s music, and I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness, or legacy.”

April 1, 2026

“I believe it is far too soon to perform Ace’s music, and I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness, or legacy.” — Scot Coogan MS NEWS / APRIL 2nd 2026 — Ace Frehley‘s longtime band-mate and personal friend Scot Coogan has gone on record after months of silence following the late iconic guitarist’s passing. Coogan played

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< < < RAY GUNS & GUITARS > > > Get On The Bus welcomes Steve Stevens who shares stories about Billy Idol, Michael Jackson and says both Jimi and Eddie brought monumental change to guitar

<<<<< DRUM ROLL PLEASE >>>>> Scot Coogan takes a shot at Matt Starr for selling his Ace Frehley related Drum Heads & Sticks both before and after the Legendary KISS guitarist’s death

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ….. Metal Sludge Was Born Exactly 28 Years Ago on September 1st 1998 and Here Is How It Came To Be

<ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST> The Ace Frehley Tribute band have Cancelled their Australian tour run with Silverback Touring

GO BABY DRIVER … Gene Simmons and Wife Shannon Sued Over 2024 Sunset Boulevard Car Accident in Los Angeles

P, P, P, P, Pussycat … Greg Steele talks Faster Pussycat, the Sunset Strip, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss and Praises Ace Frehley: “Those (guitar) Solos were like Vocals, just Amazing!”

VIDEOS GALORE … The latest from The Hair Metal Guru covers 1988, Mötley Crüe, Whitesnake, Britny Fox, Hair Metal Ballads, Warrant, Kiss, Geoff Tate and a ton more

TRIBUTE ACTS YAY or NAY? … Dee Snider: “I hate them. Tribute acts are non creative garbage”… Fan Halen’s Derek Fuller writes epic response (Read it Here)

HYPOCRITE NEWS … Scot Coogan Selling his Ace Frehley Branded Tour Drum Kit for $5,000.00 on eBay, 1 day after stating; “I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness or legacy”

WE HAVE A BINGO … Scot Coogan issues statement on Ace Frehley: “I personally feel it is far too soon to perform Ace’s music, and I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness, or legacy.”

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GO BABY DRIVER … Gene Simmons and Wife Shannon Sued Over 2024 Sunset Boulevard Car Accident in Los Angeles