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WE STILL HAVE A RAT PROBLEM… Stephen Pearcy is making more than music as he continues to infest his Ratt brand into the algorithm and beyond

September 25, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / September 25th 2026 – T, F and E are just 3 letters from the alphabet but for fans of the band Ratt… most die-hards know that the TFE acronym stands for Top Fuel Entertainment which is headed up by their CEO, founder, frontman and all-around badass Stephen Pearcy. Pearcy has been doing his dirty work for 5

< < < < THE DUKE OF SPOOK > > > > Wednesday 13 to release ‘UnAlive at Pol’and’Rock 2025’ and drops first official video “I Walked With A Zombie” via Napalm Records

September 23, 2026

WEDNESDAY 13 is… Jack Tankersley, Troy Doebbler, Wednesday 13, Ashes, Mike Dupke – Photo: Facebook METAL SLUDGE / September 23rd 2026 – The Duke of Spook is back with his latest… Wednesday 13 ‘UnAlive at Pol’and’Rock 2025’ hits the streets Friday September 25th and the album’s first official video for “I Walked With A Zombie” is already out… all via

RIP … Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson Dead at 79

September 23, 2026

Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo – Photo: Facebook METAL SLUDGE / September 23rd 2026 — It’s a sad day in the world of Rock n’ Roll as we share the news of the passing of Gary “Angry” Anderson. Anderson was the founder and lead singer of Australia’s Rose Tattoo since their inception in 1976. Anderson had recently been on tour

< < < < SO MANY SEASONS > > > > “What If… 42 Years Later” a True Story of Tragedy and Triumph by Stevie Rachelle

September 20, 2026

UPDATED: September 20th 2026 Hello, Stevie here… Just a quick note, I am re-sharing this story from a few years ago on my Brother Gib’s birth-date… he would have turned 67 today, but sadly with his untimely death he left the world just a few weeks after he turned 19. If you have followed or read any of my TUFF

BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November

September 16, 2026

HANOI ROCKS – All Photos By: Justin Thomas METAL SLUDGE / September 16th 2026 – Most every rock fan at some point in their life found out about the Finnish group Hanoi Rocks… we all watched as their influence was a huge part of the 80’s surge of Hair Metal and Glam Rock music. Hanoi Rocks fell short of having

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

September 14, 2026

Quiet Riot is…. Johnny Kelly (drums), Rudy Sarzo (bass), TBA (singer) and Alex Grossi (guitars) METAL SLUDGE / September 14th 2026 – In a brand-new social media post the band Quiet Riot have just uploaded and shared a band image with their next lead singer in a silhouette. The image includes classic bassist Rudy Sarzo, long-term-tenured guitarist Alex Grossi, Johnny Kelly

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

September 8, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / September 8th 2026 – Attention Southern California horror convention and rock n’ roll music fans… the Son of Monsterpalooza is coming to Burbank in October. The annual Son of Monsterpalooza convention returns Friday, Saturday and Sunday – October 9th, 10th and 11th 2026 – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center for a 3-day weekend. Event

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

September 3, 2026

SCORPIONS postpone their ‘Coming Home to Las Vegas’ September 2026 residency to 2027 METAL SLUDGE / September 3rd 2026 – German rock legends SCORPIONS have officially postponed their up coming Las Vegas residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027. SCORPIONS were set to return to ‘PH Live‘ at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for their “Coming Home to Las Vegas” 2026 residency, which

< < < VEILED DISRESPECT > > > Andrew Freeman says: “I am NOT the new singer for QUIET RIOT… Best of luck to whoever she… I mean, whoever it turns out to be”, Roy Cathey adds: “Their loss”

August 30, 2026

Andrew Freeman – Photo: Christopher Carroll / Roy Cathey – Photo: Joe Schaeffer METAL SLUDGE / August 30th 2026 – The Quiet Riot world has been pretty ripe with interest over the last month or so but it really heated up over the weekend. Late last week Quiet Riot made a public statement that they have found their new frontman

WHO’S ON FIRST? ..… Quiet Riot announce new Mystery Vocalist will debut in October, meanwhile they’ve enlisted Jason McMaster to sing 2 shows over the coming week then Jizzy Pearl returns to finish out September

August 28, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / August 27th 2026 – Quiet Riot have posted an announcement today that says they have officially welcomed their new lead vocalist which according to the calendar, took just under 6 weeks to fill that void. It appears the band’s search is over and the new frontman’s identity will be revealed very soon… with his official live debut

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WE STILL HAVE A RAT PROBLEM… Stephen Pearcy is making more than music as he continues to infest his Ratt brand into the algorithm and beyond

< < < < THE DUKE OF SPOOK > > > > Wednesday 13 to release ‘UnAlive at Pol’and’Rock 2025’ and drops first official video “I Walked With A Zombie” via Napalm Records

RIP … Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson Dead at 79

< < < < SO MANY SEASONS > > > > “What If… 42 Years Later” a True Story of Tragedy and Triumph by Stevie Rachelle

BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

< < < VEILED DISRESPECT > > > Andrew Freeman says: “I am NOT the new singer for QUIET RIOT… Best of luck to whoever she… I mean, whoever it turns out to be”, Roy Cathey adds: “Their loss”

WHO’S ON FIRST? ..… Quiet Riot announce new Mystery Vocalist will debut in October, meanwhile they’ve enlisted Jason McMaster to sing 2 shows over the coming week then Jizzy Pearl returns to finish out September

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WE STILL HAVE A RAT PROBLEM… Stephen Pearcy is making more than music as he continues to infest his Ratt brand into the algorithm and beyond

< < < < THE DUKE OF SPOOK > > > > Wednesday 13 to release ‘UnAlive at Pol’and’Rock 2025’ and drops first official video “I Walked With A Zombie” via Napalm Records

RIP … Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson Dead at 79

AUSTIN LEGENDS RETURN … Kenyon Records announces The Definitive Deluxe Reissue of Dangerous Toys 1989 “S/T” debut available on CD, LP & Cassette

AND THE WINNER IS … Quiet Riot have Officially announced John Torra from Long Island New York as their New Lead Vocalist

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