Metal Sludge

October 12, 2023

DRINKIN’ IN THE BOYS ROOM … Vince Neil sings “Smokin’ In The Boys Room” with Sammy Hagar who tells the crowd: “We’ve been drinking”

“We’ve been drinking… we’ve been drinking” — Sammy Hagar to Vince Neil Metal Sludge — Sammy Hagar hosted his annual Sammy’s Birthday Bash recently and there is video showing some of the fun. Hagar, who turns 76 on October 13th 2023 appears to have been celebrating earlier in the week at one of his clubs down in Mexico. Hagar is still out there killing it playing rock n’ roll and his band The Circle rocked[…]

October 12, 2023

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

UPDATED: October 12th 2023 Hello, Stevie here… Just a quick note, I am re-sharing this story from a few years ago on the 45th Anniversary of my Brother Gib’s untimely death at the age of 19. If you have followed or read any of my TUFF DIAIRES, I thank you, and hopefully you will find this enjoyable to read the same. With a small warning, it’s pretty graphic and ugly at points, but it seems[…]

October 11, 2023

JACK ATTACK … Great White drummer Audie Desbrow tells fan: “Our Singer Won’t Be Wasted On Drugs” or “Falling Off The Stage”

“Our singer won’t be wasted on drugs, falling off the stage. or need to be put on stage by a couple of people then put on a stool.” — Audie Desbrow of Great White Metal Sludge — In the never-ending game of; ‘I know you are but what am I‘, there is yet another installment from the Great White camp. Of course we all know for years now that there have been countless bands from[…]

October 9, 2023

IT’S NOT LOVE … Don Dokken talks about Vince Neil’s Infamous 1984 Car Accident, getting Plastic Surgery on T.V. and being Overweight

“He only had that car a month and then he killed Razzle. I saw him a week later, and he wasted.” — Don Dokken on Vince Neil Metal Sludge — In a recent interview with The Chuck Shute Podcast Dokken frontman Don Dokken touches on many subjects including touring with Aerosmith, drug use, George Lynch and his new album ‘When Heaven Comes Down’. Dokken, 70, goes into detail on a variety of topics dating back[…]

October 4, 2023

HE’S BACK … Bobby Blotzer’s Rat Attack project to Invade the Tour Market in 2024

“Sadly Stephen Pearcy and I in our efforts to bring together the original class of 1984 RATT band just couldn’t get lift off.” — Bobby Blotzer Metal Sludge — After a semi-retirement, former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer has announced his return to the tour circuit. Blotzer, who turns 65 later this month took to social media today to tell the fans of his plans for Bobby Blotzer’s Rat Attack in 2024. “Hi Friends, I’m bored[…]

September 30, 2023

WHO MADE THE LIST … Hair Metal Guru’s 10 Hair Metal Albums that Could’ve and Should’ve… but Didn’t

“Everyone knows the heavy weights–the Poisons, Warrants, and Cinderellas, but I’m here to talk about bands that I love JUST as much:“ — Hair Metal Guru Metal Sludge — Everyone loves a Top 10 list, right? Or not… Regardless… everyone has their favorites and least favorites, and today we give the Hair Metal Guru a chance to share his Top 10 list right here on Metal Sludge. Now you may be asking… who the F#@k[…]

September 29, 2023

DON DISSES DONALD .. Don Dokken says: “If Donald Trump Becomes President Again, I Am Moving To France”

“So it looks like it’s going to come down to our senile president (Biden) or Trump. And if Trump wins, I’m moving. I’m going to France… And I’m serious. I’ve been looking. I’m gonna buy a home in France and get the hell out of here.” — Don Dokken Metal Sludge — Joining a list of celebrities who vowed to flea the U.S.A. if Donald Trump became President, Don Dokken (using celebrity mildly of course)[…]

September 29, 2023

ALIVE & KICKING … Donnie Vie: “For the last 39 days I’ve had a Pounding Migraine that became Disabling… my Body was Severely Dehydrated, and Lacking in Vitamins” (Health Update)

“B4 a stupid rumor gets out of control, for the last 39 days I’ve had a pounding migraine that became disabling.” — Donnie Vie Metal Sludge — We have an update about our late yesterday’s Breaking News post Ex-Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie requires Medical Attention from Paramedics at “Vamp’d” night-club in Vegas It appears that Donnie Vie forgot to take his Flintstone’s Chewables and that combined with a month long pounding migraine had the[…]

September 28, 2023

BREAKING NEWS … Ex-Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie requires Medical Attention from Paramedics at “Vamp’d” night-club in Vegas

“Um…oh it’ll be fine, Im sure. FIRST SHOW TONIGHT @vampdvegas…probably.” — Alex Kane Metal Sludge — Incoming to the Metal Sludge inbox has suggested there was a medical situation that took place earlier today with former Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie. It is reported that Vie was short of breath after his band had arrived for a load-in and sound check at “Vamp’d” in Las Vegas. The word is, it seemed serious enough that the[…]

September 28, 2023

L.A. WAGONS … Tracii Guns is selling his ‘Big Butt’ 1978 Pontiac Catalina Safari 4-Door Station Wagon, and he suggests average retail is $27.5K

Metal Sludge — Anyone in the market for a 45 year old station wagon? If so, we got a lead for you… and no, we don’t mean lead guitar, although that might be close to home from the seller too. L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns is selling his ‘Big Butt‘ (his description) 1978 Pontiac Catalina Safari 4-door station wagon. Guns in recent times is sharing more auto related posts, including him tinkering in the garage[…]