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February 26, 2021

A DAMN GOOD TIME … Metal Sludge catches up with “Nothing But a Good Time” book author Richard Bienstock

LOS ANGELES — In an era of google-copy-and-paste disguised as hard work, it is nice to see folks put their heart and soul into a passion project. That’s just what co-author Richard Bienstock has pulled off with new book ‘Nothing But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of The ’80s Hard Rock Explosion.” The book, co-written by Tom Beaujour, took three years and is 99 percent quotes — which is incredibly time-consuming if you happen[…]

January 17, 2021

TALKIN’ DIRTY DIRT … 80’s Metal Recycle Bin drops debut trailer & Ratt snippets of their 100+ Interviews

Metal Sludge — A new video channel has just launched on YouTube from Creative Compass Films and it’s one the 80’s enthusiast will love! 80’s Metal Recycle Bin is a slick and well produced interview channel that will bring fans dozens of raw interviews from the who’s who of Rock, Metal and the Sunset Strip era of music. Executive producers are Jim Darby and Drew Rosenfeld along with Associate Producer Greg Moore. If a few[…]

January 31, 2020

MINNESOTA … Lineup set for annual ROCKTEMBER ft: Tom Keifer, Stryper, LA Guns, Lit, Warrant, Kix & Tora Tora

MINNESOTA Lineup set for annual ROCKTEMBER feat; Tom Keifer, Stryper, LA Guns, Lit, Warrant, Kix & Tora Tora Metal Sludge — RockTember VIII has announced set times for their annual fall music festival. RockTember will be held at the “Grand Casino” on September 11th and 12th 2020. The event in its eighth year, is held each fall in Hinckley Minnesota. Marquee names listed for the 2020 festival are Tom Keifer (the voice of Cinderella), Stryper, Skillet, Warrant, LA Guns, Kix and Lit. Other[…]

December 2, 2019

M3 announces 2020 lineup for 12th annual festival featuring; Tesla, Ratt, Night Ranger, Slaughter, Kix & Accept

M3 announces 2020 lineup for 12th annual festival featuring; Tesla, Ratt, Night Ranger, Slaughter, Kix & Accept COLUMBIA, Maryland — The annual M3 Music Festival have announced their 2020 lineup. The annual event in its 12th year will be held May 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2020. Like previous events, the Friday will be headlined by hometown hereos Kix, with Slaughter as support, Heaven’s Edge and Mike Tramp (White Lion) also featured. The Saturday[…]

September 27, 2018

SUN, SAND & ROCK N’ ROLL … Kix, FireHouse & Ron Keel featured acts at 80’s In The Park this weekend

SUN, SAND & ROCK N’ ROLL Kix, FireHouse & Ron Keel featured acts at 80’s In The Park this weekend COCOA BEACH, Florida — What’s better than 3 after parties? – A 3 DAY PARTY !!!!!! This weekend 80’s In The Park will lay siege to the hotel and turn it into a ROCKING HOTEL WEEKEND PARTY! The annual event will be held at Space Coast Harley Davidson on September 28th, 29th and 30th 2018. The lineup includes;[…]

August 27, 2018

FEELING MINNESOTA … RockTember announce set times for 3-day event feat: Tesla, Queensryche, Stryper, Kix, Winger, Skid Row, Vain and others

FEELING MINNESOTA RockTember announce set times for 3-day event feat: Tesla, Queensryche, Stryper, Kix, Winger, Skid Row, Vain and others HINCKLEY, Minnesota — RockTember VI has announced set times for their annual fall music festival. RockTember will be held at the “Grand Casino” on September 6th, 7th and 8th 2018. The event in its sixth year, is held each fall in Hinckley Minnesota. The festival has previously been 2 days but they’ve expanded[…]

April 25, 2018

DENIED FOR A 3rd TIME … Loudness denied entry into the U.S. again, band will miss M3 Music Festival

DENIED FOR A 3rd TIME Loudness denied entry into the U.S. again, band will miss M3 Music Festival Updated (8:30PM PST): Confirmed, M3 has released a statement, confirming Metal Sludge’s report – Loudness will not appear at this year’s M3. We have added it to our report below. The U.S Border — No it’s not Groundhog Day, but sources are saying Loudness have been denied entry into the United States of America once again[…]

March 5, 2018

80’S WEEKEND … Kix & Vixen live at Choctaw Casino and “fans left thrilled” says Music Mania Podcast (review)

80’S WEEKEND Kix & Vixen live at Choctaw Casino in Oklahoma and “fans left thrilled” says Music Mania Podcast By: Music Mania Podcast DURANT, Oklahoma — They called it the “80’s Weekend” at the fabulous Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma and Saturday night’s attraction brought Vixen and Kix to the stage at the Grand Theater. This show followed Friday’s concert, which featured Slaughter and Great White, two bands equally baptized in 80’s rock nostalgia. […]

March 4, 2018

SKIP CHURCH .. Instead worship at SLEAZY SLIMEY SUNDAY May 6th w/ Junkyard, Babylon A.D., Ted Poley and Every Mother’s Nightmare

SKIP CHURCH Instead worship at SLEAZY SLIMEY SUNDAY May 6th w/ Junkyard, Babylon A.D., Ted Poley and Every Mother’s Nightmare HANOVER, Maryland — Who wants to go to Church on Sunday? That’s what we thought, but if you are in Hanover Maryland the weekend of May 6th, may we suggest skipping Church and worshipping at the altar of Sleazy Slimey Sunday 3 instead. Sunday May 6 2018 Sleazy Slimey Sunday makes it’s return for year three[…]

January 29, 2018

M3 10th Anniversary Lineup Feat: Kix, Queensryche, Tom Keifer, Ace Frehley, Night Ranger, Y&T, LA Guns & Nelson

M3 10th Anniversary Lineup Feat: Kix, Queensryche, Tom Keifer, Ace Frehley, Night Ranger, Y&T, LA Guns & Nelson MARYLAND — WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF M3 ROCK FESTIVAL AT MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION THE M3 SOUTHERN ROCK CLASSIC RETURNS FOR THE SECOND YEAR OFFICIAL M3 KIX-OFF PARTY & CONCERT FRIDAY, MAY 4 KIX Cinderellla’s Tom Keifer Y&T Faster Pussycat Nelson 2018 M3 ROCK FESTIVAL SATURDAY, May 5 Queensryche Ace Frehley Night Ranger[…]