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October 14, 2025

THE HAIR METAL GURU — The internet has a ton of podcasts and video shows, but here at Metal Sludge we look to turn you onto some of the better options out there. One of those, is our friend Anthony Bryant and his The Hair Metal Guru YouTube channel. Bryant, a former military veteran served duty in the Middle East

SCREW YOU TOO … Stevie Rachelle explains to Matt Starr, why his Idea is flawed when he says: “Accepting Low Paying Gigs Screws Everyone”

October 2, 2025

“WHEN YOU ACCEPT LOW PAYING GIGS, YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY MUSICIAN YOU’RE SCREWING!” — Matt Starr “Sticking your foot in the ground and demanding your idea of a GREAT rate and if you take less, you’re screwing yourself and everyone else… well… simply put… that’s a lot of bull-sh!t.” — Stevie Rachelle REALITY CHECK, California — Hey Matt Starr… I

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Kip Winger of Winger – Date: November 27th 2001

March 23, 2025

“Well, of the thousands of interviews I’ve done this was certainly the wierdest……..” — Kip Winger of Winger – November 2001 SLUDGE FLASHBACK — Here we are taking a look back at another classic Metal Sludge post from over the years, and today it’s one of our 20 Questions interviews. The following 20 Questions interview was posted on November 27th

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

August 20, 2024

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RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – ‘KIX… The Final Show’ will be this Fall, KIX are officially Retiring

May 7, 2023

Metal Sludge — KIX are calling it quits. After more than 40 years the Baltimore based KIX have decided to throw in the towel. KIX first formed in the late 1970’s and a few years later signed with Atlantic Records releasing their self-titled debut in 1981. The band have remained a crowd favorite with a die-hard underground following that has

KIX UPDATE … Matt Starr has been enlisted to fill-in for Jimmy ‘Chocolate’ Chalfant as the drummer’s “Health Issues” continue

March 9, 2023

Metal Sludge — The rock band KIX have updated their fans today with a post from their drummer Jimmy ‘Chocolate’ Chalfant. Chalfant as most know has suffered a few serious health scares in recent years, including the on-stage medical emergency that best online pharmacy with fast delivery womenra with the lowest prices today in the USA happened last fall and

2023 … M3 Rock Festival Announces 2-Day Event Feat; Styx, Kix, Extreme, Warrant, Winger, Great White, Lita Ford, Slaughter and Quiet Riot

December 13, 2022

Metal Sludge — The annual M3 Rock Festival have officially announced their 2023 lineup. M3 which turns 14 in 2023 will be 2 days and is set to showcase nearly 20 rock acts on Saturday and Sunday, May 6th and 7th. This year Styx will headline the Saturday May 6th, with direct support from Extreme. Also appearing on day #1

UPDATE … The KIX Band Issue Official Statement Regarding Drummer Jimmy Chalfant

November 19, 2022

Metal SLudge — The band KIX and their camp have sent Metal Sludge an o prograf online in the best USA pharmacy https://arkansaspetcremation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wiki/wiki-prograf.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore fficial statement regarding the condition of drummer Jimmy Chalfant. Metal Sludge broke the story late last night after Chalfant fell unconscious on stage during the band’s performance at the Tally Ho

MEDICAL EMERGENCY – KIX Drummer Jimmy Chalfant has Medical Emergency mid show and Carried off Stage after Alleged Heart Attack

November 18, 2022

Metal Sludge — Unfortunate news coming from the KIX camp after drummer Jimmy Chalfant is alleged to have had a heart attack during the band’s show tonight. Multiple sources have now confirmed with Metal Sludge that Chalfant was unconscious and carried off stage after suffering what is believed to be another heart attack. KIX were appearing tonight at the Tally

UPDATE … Ronnie “10/10” Younkins of KIX says: “I’m just glad to be alive”

February 19, 2022

Blabbermouth — KIX guitarist Ronnie Younkins, who is unable to tour with the band because he has been placed under house arrest after repeatedly getting in trouble with the police, discussed his battle with alcoholism in a new interview with Adika Live!. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I’m just glad to be alive, and I’m glad that my daughter

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CHECK OUT ….. The Hair Metal Guru recent interviews w/ Jaime St. James, Brian Forsythe, Jeff Scott Soto, Alex Grossi, Bobbie Brown, Chris Slade, Zinny Zan and Stevie Rachelle

SCREW YOU TOO … Stevie Rachelle explains to Matt Starr, why his Idea is flawed when he says: “Accepting Low Paying Gigs Screws Everyone”

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Kip Winger of Winger – Date: November 27th 2001

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

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – ‘KIX… The Final Show’ will be this Fall, KIX are officially Retiring

KIX UPDATE … Matt Starr has been enlisted to fill-in for Jimmy ‘Chocolate’ Chalfant as the drummer’s “Health Issues” continue

2023 … M3 Rock Festival Announces 2-Day Event Feat; Styx, Kix, Extreme, Warrant, Winger, Great White, Lita Ford, Slaughter and Quiet Riot

UPDATE … The KIX Band Issue Official Statement Regarding Drummer Jimmy Chalfant

MEDICAL EMERGENCY – KIX Drummer Jimmy Chalfant has Medical Emergency mid show and Carried off Stage after Alleged Heart Attack

UPDATE … Ronnie “10/10” Younkins of KIX says: “I’m just glad to be alive”

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