Los Angeles

November 30, 2020

L.A. GOATS … Fan review of L.A. Guns live stream: “Why weren’t the Two Old Goats Rockin’ the F#@k Out?”

Metal Sludge — We haven’t run many Live Music reviews in some time… and not just because we’re lazy. The truth is, there is not much Live Music to review. But never fear, online streaming is here. L.A. Guns featuring Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis recently played their second Live stream concert over the weekend. Their first was courtesy Monsters Of Rock Cruise live stream events back on June 20th 2020. The event was Live[…]

November 4, 2020

COCKED & STREAMED … L.A. Guns featuring: Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis will perform “Cocked & Loaded” on PPV Live Stream – Nov. 28th 2020

Sleazeroxx — The L.A. Guns version consisting of lead vocalist Phil Lewis, guitarists Tracii Guns and Ace Von Johnson, bassist Johnny Martin and drummer Scot Coogan will be performing the L.A. Guns album Cocked & Loaded in its entirety at their upcoming “Pay Per View Livestream” show at the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on November 28, 2020. Track List for Cocked & Loaded: 01. Letting Go 02. Slap In The Face[…]

June 15, 2020

Frankie Banali admitted to Emergency Room in Los Angeles area hospital.

Metal Sludge — According to a new social media post by Frankie Banali, the Quiet Riot drummer has just revealed to his friends and fans that he’s just been admitted to the ER. Banali writes: “JUST ADMITTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT KAISER… IT OCCURED TO ME THAT THIS IS JUST LIKE DISNEYLAND EXCEPT THE LINES ARE SHORTER & THE RIDES ARE PAINFULLY SLOW… AND THE PRICE OF ADMISSION… OMG! — at Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical[…]

March 14, 2020

RATS … WBS, INC. court ordered to pay $232,927.50 for Juan Croucier’s counsel and legal fees

LOS ANGELES, California — In a brand new court order, WBS, INC., has been ordered to pay for Juan Croucier‘s legal fees and counsel totalling nearly a quarter of a million dollars. In one of the many Ratt related lawsuits that have been playing out for a few years now, it appears that this particular lawsuit is final. The United States District Court Central District of California has closed the case (Dkt. 183) and Judge[…]

December 12, 2019

SMOOTH UP AGAIN … BulletBoys are back, the original lineup looks to 2020 for 50+ shows, new music and more

SMOOTH UP AGAIN BulletBoys are back, the original lineup looks to 2020 for 50+ shows, new music and more LOS ANGELES, California — In recent weeks we’ve seen the reunion of Motley Crue, Bang Tango and now BulletBoys. All of these bands, are reuniting for 2020 with all original members. The year in rock for 2020 looks to be packed full of shows. See the full press release from BulletBoys below. ——————————————- For Immediate[…]

September 30, 2019

PUT A FORK IN IT … David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is “Finished”

PUT A FORK IN IT David Lee Roth says that Van Halen is “Finished” Blabbermouth — David Lee Roth says that VAN HALEN is “finished.” The singer made the comment while speaking to Meltdown of the Detroit radio station WRIF about his upcoming Las Vegas residency, which is due to kick off in January. Asked if he was “bummed out” that he couldn’t tour with VAN HALEN this past summer, as had been rumored several months ago, Roth responded: “That’s been canceled a number of times, and[…]

September 20, 2016

EMERGENCY LANDING … Nelson brothers flight returns to LAX with blown tire

EMERGENCY LANDING Nelson brothers flight returns to LAX with blown tire LOS ANGELES (KABC) — There were frightening moments on board a Southwest Airlines flight after a blown out tire prompted an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport Monday night. Flight 2634, headed to Nashville, Tennessee, had just taken off with 142 passengers on board when the tire blew. Pilots returned the Boeing 737 to the airport, making a safe emergency landing just before 7:30[…]

October 4, 2015

LIVE REPORT: Scorpions sell out The Forum in L.A., and Metal Sludge is there to mark down all the gory details

LIVE REPORT: Scorpions sell out The Forum in L.A., and Metal Sludge is there to mark down all the gory details LOS ANGELES – This is the last hurrah for Scorpions, and the German band celebrated its 50th annivesary in style with a soldout concert Saturday, Oct. 3 before a delirious crowd of nearly 20,000 at the Forum. We wish a lot of brand-new bands featuring snot-nosed adolescents could show half of Scorpions’ exuberance[…]

August 5, 2014

Classic-Rock 6 pack of L.A. shows; reviews of Boston & Cheap Trick, Chicago & REO Speedwagon, Journey & Steve Miller Band

What a week with three big classic-rock shows within five days in L.A. First Boston and Cheap Trick, then Chicago and REO Speedwagon, and then Journey and Steve Miller By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large LOS ANGELES — Like a time capsule going back 25 years, I spent the past week going to three concerts featuring some of my favorite bands when I was in high school – first Boston and Cheap Trick on[…]

August 5, 2014