Metal Sludge

November 14, 2022

TURN UP THE LAWSUIT … Original Guitarist and Co-Founder Steve Lynch: “The legal process is fully engaged” against his Former group Autograph, Hints at New (real) Version

Metal Sludge — Autograph original guitarist and co-founder Steve Lynch has spoken out on the current state of his former band. Lynch, 67, left Autograph back in 2019 writing to fans on his official Facebook page (July 28th 2019): “I am officially leaving Autograph. I am on a new journey musically and I want to explore new musical ideas with the Love Of My Life.” Since Lynch quit the group, that left just 1 classic[…]

November 10, 2022

YOUNG BLOOD … Modern Day 80’s Hair Metal Vixen ANA MOLL releases “Desperate Eyes” video

Metal Sludge – Just when you think the final nail might have been nailed in the 80’s Hair Metal coffin, out comes a new and young talent that refuses to let it die. Such is the case with Ana Moll and her latest video for the single “Desperate Eyes.” The video was filmed at SIR Studios in Hollywood California and the clip’s description reads as follows: “Ana Moll is an upcoming songstress playing on the[…]

October 22, 2022

NEW GUNS … Riley’s L.A. Guns have released the new single “Overdrive” from up-coming “The Dark Horse” album on Golden Robot Records

Metal Sludge — Brand new music has just been released by Riley’s L.A. Guns. The band have issued their first single “Overdrive” from their up-coming sophomore release “The Dark Horse” on Golden Robot Records. Riley’s L.A. Guns feature 2 classic era members in Kelly Nickels (bass) and Steve Riley (drums), along with former L.A. Guns member Scott Griffin (lead guitar) and front-man Kurt Frohlic. Blabbermouth writes: “Overdrive” marks a new era for RILEY’S L.A. GUNS,[…]

October 20, 2022

GREAT YOUTH … Great White have added 25 year old singing sensation Brett Carlisle as their new front-man

Metal Sludge — Great White have officially welcomed Brett Carlisle of All Or Nothing as their new lead singer. Carlisle, 25, has been turning heads for a few years with his soaring voice and endless range that he will now bring to the stage with the multi-platinum classic rockers Great White. Today Great White released a press statement that reads in part: “You might have noticed a new face and a new voice in some[…]

October 20, 2022

McBALLS TO THE WALL … Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys to front Accept while their singer Mark Tornillo recovers from virus

Metal Sludge — German heavy metal legends Accept have grabbed Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys) to fill their current front-man lead singer void. Accept have been forced to make a move while touring in the states as their current vocalist Mark Tornillo is battling an on-gong a virus infection. As was shared on Blabbermouth: “Earlier today, ACCEPT released the following statement via social media: “As Mark is still on the road to recovery, he has been[…]

October 16, 2022

WHO’S ON FIRST? … Erik Grönwall Says Some Fans Think SEBASTIAN BACH Is Still In SKID ROW

Blabbermouth — New SKID ROW vocalist Erik Grönwall spoke to The Rock N’ Roll & Coffee Show about how he has been accepted by the band’s fans since he joined the group earlier this year as the replacement for ZP Theart. He said: “There’s so many different types of fans. I’ve realized that… ‘Cause when we did the show in California, [some] people came up to me after the show, and they were, like, ‘Sebastian[…]

October 15, 2022

DON’T F#@K WITH L.A. GUNS … Tracii Guns body guard/road manager confronts taggers!

October 15th 2011 Breaking News: LA GUNS drama in NoLa Metal Sludge —Shocking Video. Warning, viewer discretion is advised! Tracii Guns body guard/road manager, allegedly beats down opening band for allegedly tagging the LA GUNS trailer. There is a video posting on Facebook from a show in New Orleans on Dec. 14th 2011. This clip shows the events on a security camera. It appears to be the LA GUNS road manager (Paul Markham), who is[…]

October 14, 2022

DR. FEELGOOD … The Host from the Waste Some Time with Jason Green Podcast gives a Cancer update and says: “I Am Reporting it as Fact that John 5 will be joining Motley Crue”

Metal Sludge — As many of our readers have recently read on Metal Sludge back on October 7th, there has been a rumor circulating in the industry that John 5 will be replacing Mick Mars in Motley Crue. Metal Sludge had collectively heard this rumor from 3 different industry sources before we reported it, and 1 of those was in fact Jason Green, who we have been given his all clear to name him as[…]

October 12, 2022

TUFF TALK … Stevie Rachelle on The Classic Metal Show talks Mick Mars of Motley Crue, Skid Row, the Glam Fest Tour in Oz and Fans who Complain

Metal Sludge — TUFF singer Stevie Rachelle appeared on The Classic Metal Show over this past weekend and per usual has plenty to say. Rachelle is the sole guest in this 1 hour segment and covers a plethora of topics with co-hosts Chris Akin and Wendell Neeley. Some of what is covered is highlighted below…. * Going on tour and playing live in Brazil, Ohio, Australia, etc..* Fans bitching about ticket prices, cost of parking[…]

October 10, 2022

BAY AREA GLAM … Michael Raphael former Jailhouse guitarist takes Fans Back to his Glam Roots with ‘You Talk We Talk’ from 1986

LOS ANGELES – Michael Raphael’s glam roots run deep. The guitarist is now a successful music producer for TV shows, but Raphael is best known in rock circles as a founding member of Jailhouse, probably the most popular Los Angeles band in the late 1980s to never sign a full-scale recording deal. The curly-haired Californian, now in his 50s, is releasing an interesting package of old demo recordings for You Talk We Talk, a 1986[…]