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GREAT HEIST … Rockers Great White have Reported that some Personal Items were Stolen from their Dressing Room while on Stage at Aquafest

“Whoever stole my backpack and Mark Kendall’s jacket tonight out of the trailer, I just filed a police report and there WERE CAMERAS back there.” — Brett Carlisle / Great White RICE LAKE, Wisconsin — The Los Angeles based rock band Great White are the latest victims to theft while on the road. Great White appeared at the annual Aquafest in Rice Lake Wisconsin on Saturday night June 7th 2025 and during their set the[…]

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BOOK ALERT … Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES and GREAT WHITE Manager ALAN NIVEN To Publish ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories’

Metal Sludge — Former rock n’ roll manager Alan Niven has decided to publish a book and it is titled ‘Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories.’ The book will include content about Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper and Great White among others. Niven, 67, was the manager for Guns N’ Roses between 1986 and 1991, when he was fired just previous to the completion of the Use[…]

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POSTPONED … The ‘Celebration of The Music and Life of Jack Russell’ event at ‘Whisky’ has been postponed

Metal Sludge — After several days of crazy weather and horribly tragic fires in Southern California, the Jack Russell ‘Celebration of Music and Life‘ concert has been postponed. The event was scheduled for Tuesday January 14th 2025 at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, and according to sources, is already Sold Out. However, due to the recent fire-storms that have hit the Los Angeles and Southern California area, the organizers have decided[…]

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WE HAD A CONFLICT … Andrew Freeman on Great White: “I Was Completely Ghosted” after our split and “(They had a) Very Dysfunctional Relationship with Jack Russell”

“You know, but I’ll tell ya, I haven’t heard from one of those guys, in two years. Completely ghosted (me). And I really helped them out, and they just… you know, so for me to be positive about it, I can’t be positive about it.” — Andrew Freeman on Great White Metal Sludge — On a brand new episode of Chris Akin Presents (shared below) with host Chris Akin, former Great White frontman Andrew Freeman[…]

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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with former Great White bassist Tony Montana – Oct. 5th 1999

“Chris Cornell for directly disrespecting me and Great White in a recent LA Times article. He is so introspective and removed that he is unable to realize that he truly sucks. Coverdale impersonator at best.” — Tony Montana answersing our “Which Rock Star deserves a Smack In The Mouth and Why” question Metal Sludge — Another Sludge Flashback to yesteryear! As we continue our series of Sludge Flashback posts from the past, today we’re taking[…]

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IT’S HERE … Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal, the 3-part Docuseries is now Streaming on Paramount+

Metal Sludge — The wait is over, as a killer new docuseries on Hair Metal has officially arrived. As of September 17th 2024 the new 3-part docuseries ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal’ is officially streaming now on Paramount+. This docuseries was directed by Jeff Tremaine (The Dirt, Jackass) for Gorilla Films and features the who’s who of Hair Metal from throughout the 80’s decade. There are interviews with[…]

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

“You didn’t realize what a magical time you were in.” — Riki Rachtman / Cathouse / Headbanger’s Ball “In the 80’s, it was an exciting time in music, it was amazing.” — Bret Michaels / Poison “I’m feel like I am going to die… so I probably shouldn’t be in this band!” — Tracii Guns / L.A. Guns Metal Sludge — Just in-case you need more Hair Metal in your life, your wish will be[…]

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RIP … Jack Russell former Great White singer Dead at 63

Metal Sludge — Some very sad news from the world of Rock n’ Roll as we report the passing of Jack Russell. Russell passed away according to a statement from his camp but no official cause of death or an exact date has been released as of press time. We have shared the official statement from the singer’s Facebook page below. The singer had been battling various health complications for years, including a recent diagnosis[…]

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GREAT DIRT … Looking back at Scathing E-mails Allegedly to have been Sent from Jack Russell to Great White during their 2011 Break Up

“Don’t ever try to contact me as any attempted correspondence will be unreviewed. And if you ever see me, do us both a favor and walk the other way, pretend you don’t know me.” — Jack Russell to his former band-mates in Great White / December 2011 Metal Sludge — Just days after former Great White singer Jack Russell has announced his retirement from Live Performances and Touring, a pair of alleged leaked e-mails between[…]

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RETIRED … Jack Russell, Original Great White Vocalist Announces Retirement From Touring

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road.” — Jack Russell Metal Sludge — News has just hit the wire that former Great White singer Jack Russell has officially retired from touring. Metal Sludge has recently reported on multiple dates where the singer’s band Jack Russell’s Great White was forced to postpone or cancel shows due to the singer’s continued health complications. Sources close to the camp[…]

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