KISS

January 8, 2024

EINSTEIN ALERT … Ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley claims to have an IQ of 163

“Mine’s 163” — Ace Frehley talking about his IQ Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley talks about his latest single “10,000 Volts” and how his collaboration with producer Steve Brown (Trixter, Def Leppard, Tokyo Motor Fist) came about. Frehley also talks about AI (artificial intelligence) and how it has come into play with writing music among other things. At some point the former KISS axe-man references his IQ[…]

November 29, 2023

BACK IN THE GROOVE … Ace Frehley drops new single/video for “10,000 Volts” to rave reviews

Metal Sludge — Just as Kiss are on the verge of throwing in the towel on their career their former lead guitarist Ace Frehley has dropped his most promising single in decades. Frehley, 72, just released “10,000 Volts” the first single/video and title track to his forthcoming 2024 release “10,000 Volts.” The general consensus online has been predominantly positive regarding The Spaceman‘s latest music and the word from the Ace camp is everyone is thrilled.[…]

October 31, 2023

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 several weeks at the time of his death. The longtime and classic era drummer for[…]

September 3, 2023

DEAD HORSE … Sebastian Bach talks in depth on Backing Tracks, says it is Okay for KISS to Use them but Not an Athlete (like Chris Jericho) who does Jumping Jacks on Stage

“If they were like an athlete one day and said ‘Oh, I think I am going to be a rock star’, and they just get up there, and do jumping jacks and have a tape going… I have a problem with that.“ — Sebastian Bach referencing his long running feud with Fozzy singer Chris Jericho Metal Sludge — Sebastian Bach appeared at the Fanboy Expo in Orlando Florida over the weekend and during a Q&A[…]

September 1, 2023

HAPPY BIRTHDAY … Metal Sludge Was Born 25 Years Ago on September 1st 1998 & Here Is How It Came To Be

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Metal Sludge Launched September 1st 1998, 25 Years Ago & Here Is How It Came To Be — 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 passes a quarter of a century on the world wide web, I want to thank you for all of your[…]

August 10, 2023

DEE’S LATEST KISS DIS … “I See People Singing ‘Crazy Nights’ And They’re Not So Crazy Anymore” says Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider

“I didn’t lose the passion for the music. I didn’t lose that at all… I lost the willingness to get old on stage. I don’t want you guys to watch me age out.” — Dee Snider / Twisted Sister Metal Sludge — In a recent interview Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider talks about bands retiring too late and it appears he took a swipe at fellow New York rockers Kiss. Again… This is not the[…]

July 4, 2023

COPS SAY … Local Police allege Ace Frehley’s tour manager Johnny ‘O’ made Death Threat against Indiana Festival Chairman: “One Day I’m Going to Come Back Here, and You’re Dead.”

“Those on scene told police that Ostrosky had been causing problems with festival staff all evening and had threatened to fight Wyman multiple times.” — Pharos Tribune – Kokomo Indiana Metal Sludge — In a new article posted earlier today (July 4th 2023) on a local Indiana website called the Pharos Tribune, there has been a more descriptive report about what was alleged to have happened last weekend at the Ace Frehley concert. This is[…]

July 1, 2023

SHOCK ME … Ace Frehley’s manager Johnny ‘O’ arrested for ‘Disorderly Conduct’, ‘Alcohol Public Intoxication’, ‘Intimidation’ and ‘Resisting Arrest’

Metal Sludge — It’s all fun and games until someone gets arrested, right? But what could be worse than getting arrested and charged with an illegal activity you might ask? How about, 4 of them. That’s correct, and the word is that Ace Frehley‘s manager Johnny ‘O’ caught a pair of fancy silver bracelets from local authorities after a gig in the heartland last night. John Joseph Ostrosky, 53, also known as Johnny ‘O‘ appears[…]

June 14, 2023

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Rock Photographer Neil Zlozower talks Van Halen, Kiss and reveals which Band was his Worst ever Photo Shoot

“I hung out with the bad boys. I didn’t hang out with Journey and Styx and REO Speedwagon. I hung out with Van Halen and Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses, Ratt, Poison. The bad boys.” — Neil ‘ZLOZ‘ Zlozower “I’ve never spoken to Wolfgang, never met Wolfgang. I’ve basically never had any contact at all.” – ZLOZ “The worst photo shoot I ever did in my life was Nirvana.” — ZLOZ LOS ANGELES –[…]

May 29, 2023

SHOCK ME … Vinnie Vincent had introduced new singer Scott Board just 6 days ago, now he’s back-pedaled stating: “I’m auditioning singers”

“My moment of happiness was jammin it out with my new singer SCOTT BOARD in our first studio shredd performance on some of my favorite songs” — Vinnie Vincent / May 23rd 2023 “I’m auditioning singers for a new tour and record.” — Vinnie Vincent / May 29th 2023 Metal Sludge — We can’t make this stuff up. It seems Vinnie Vincent has announced his new lead singer and in less than a week, has[…]