L.A. Guns

March 6, 2018

YOU’RE FIRED … Industry sources alleging that L.A. Guns have fired guitarist Michael Grant

YOU’RE FIRED Industry sources alleging that L.A. Guns have fired guitarist Michael Grant HOLLYWOOD, California — A hot rumor coming into Metal Sludge late this afternoon is alleging Michael Grant has been fired from L.A. Guns. Our industry source says: “A little bird told me that Michael Grant just got the axe from LA Guns.” The source added: “I’m hearing it was a long time coming” and also noted that Grant was notified[…]

January 2, 2018

CLASSIC SLUDGE … Readers submit their stories: “The Biggest A??hole Rock Star I Ever Met Was…” (1999)

CLASSIC SLUDGE Readers submit their stories: “The Biggest A??hole Rock Star I Ever Met Was…” (1999) Celebrating Twenty Years of Metal Sludge 1998-2018. The following article posted below was first published in our Rotten Roundup section back on October 11th 1999. This was the exact article, editors notes and the stories submiited by (you the readers) Sludgeaholics. These are actual e-mail stories from fans and their experiences, that they allege happened. Note: The email at the[…]

August 29, 2017

QUIET RIOT CANCEL .. Rock N’ Skull announce lineup changes along with new venue “Diesel Dick’s Pub & Grub”

QUIET RIOT CANCEL Rock N’ Skull announce several lineup changes along with new venue “Diesel Dick’s Pub & Grub” _______________________________________________________________ Update: In yet another stunning cancellation Quiet Riot has pulled out of Rock N’ Skull. The legendary band was scheduled to headline Sunday night October 29th. Quiet Riot has been on board since late 2016 and were 1 of the bands featured on the original poster. (see below) Metal Sludge has an industry source who[…]

July 24, 2017

TRUMP Z’NUFF … Johnny Monaco’s latest podcast includes a mock Chip Z’Nuff/Donald Trump presser as Z’ump

TRUMP Z’NUFF Johnny Monaco’s latest podcast includes a mock Chip Z’Nuff/Donald Trump presser as Z’ump CHICAGO, Illinois — What can we say, but if you like a good laugh…then you might wanna tune into the latest Johnny Monaco podcast, episode #10 ‘SUMMER of LIES’. Monaco is a creative genius and thensome. There are numerous highlights, and several slight backhanded comments on-going throughout the 57 miunte and 39 second gem of a recording. To start the[…]

July 23, 2017

Johnny Martin talks new L.A. Guns release and Adrenaline Mob accident on Another FN Podcast

Johnny Martin rocking live at Lucky Strike, photo Tamea Agle / Facebook Johnny Martin talks new L.A. Guns release and Adrenaline Mob accident on Another FN Podcast ANOTHER FN PDCAST — Johny Martin, bass player for LA Guns joined the Monday August 17th edition of Another FN Podcast With Izzy Presley along with Barry Pointer of The Anatomy. They were talking The Anatomy and Soundcheck Live, the new LA Guns single, “Speed”, their upcoming record, touring with[…]

July 13, 2017

BANG BANG … Ted Poley on Rock N’ Skull; “Justin Murr is stealing the fans money with a bait and switch festival.”

BANG BANG Ted Poley on Rock N’ Skull; “Justin Murr is stealing the fans money with a bait and switch festival.” NEW JERSEY — Danger Danger frontman Ted Poley has spoken out in a public rant posted online earlier this week about Rock N’ Skull promoter Justin Murr. Poley goes off on Murr, who Poley says he was a partner with for this year’s 2017 Rock N’ Skull event. The Danger Danger frontman’s rant is[…]

July 6, 2017

SAY IT ISN’T SO … Rock N’ Skull rumored to be cutting Steel Panther from lineup to save money

SAY IT ISN’T SO Rock N’ Skull rumored to be cutting Steel Panther from lineup to save money PEKIN, Illinois — Metal Sludge has learned from inside sources that Rock N’ Skull is planning to drop Steel Panther from their Saturday nite show on October 28th and Jean Beauvoir from the Sunday show October 29th. The moves are being made to save money according to the source. We were made aware of this back in June,[…]

July 5, 2017

ROAD RASH … METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Budderside’s Patrick Stone checks in on tour with L.A. Guns

ROAD RASH METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Budderside’s Patrick Stone checks in on tour with L.A. Guns Into the great wide open, that’s where Metal Sludge is clawing its way, and wouldn’t you know it, we found L.A. favs Budderside on the road with sleaze kings L.A. Guns. Sounds like a dream come true for Budderside, which is quickly making a name for itself after a series of successful Los Angeles shows, including an opening spot with[…]

June 24, 2017

80’s UNDERGROUND In L.A. … SCENESTERS: “Music, Mayhem & Melrose Ave. 1985-1990”

80’s UNDERGROUND In L.A. SCENESTERS: “Music, Mayhem & Melrose Ave. 1985-1990” By: Lester Harvey LOS ANGELES, California — When people think of eighties rock bands from L.A. they probably think of the likes of Van Halen, Motley Crue, RATT, Great White, Quiet Riot, Poison, & the many “hair” bands who tried emulate them. But there was a lot more going on in L.A. during this decade. There was also an amazing underground scene on which[…]

June 11, 2017

BRIDES OF DISFUNCTION … Nikki Sixx; “Tracii Guns ripped me off for a lot of money”, Tracii Guns responds

BRIDES OF DISFUNCTION Nikki Sixx; “He (Tracii Guns) ripped me off for a lot of money”, and Tracii Guns responds to the allegations LOS ANGELES, California — It’s been a while since Brides Of Destruction has been in the headlines but fear not, we have news for you. Seemingly out of nowhere Nikki Sixx has went on the attack against his former bandmate Tracii Guns in a few recent tweets. Brides Of Destruction was first[…]