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April 18, 2022

DO-OVER … Santa Cruz announces return show at Whisky-Go-Go stating they’re “Back For Round 2” and “This Time It’s Personal”

Metal Sludge — After going viral for all the wrong reasons, it looks like Finnish rockers Santa Cruz are planning a do-over. Santa Cruz have announced their official return to “The Whisky” rock club in Hollywood for Thursday August 25th 2022. The band’s new promo poster reads: “Back For Round 2 – This Time It’s Personal.” As many recall the band had some play-back issues during their April 6th show at the world-famous club on[…]

April 18, 2022

VAN ALIEN … Joe Satriani Confirms he has been In Talks with Alex and David Lee Roth about a New Van Halen Tour

Blabbermouth — Joe Satriani has confirmed that he has been in discussions with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth about taking part in an all-star VAN HALEN tribute project. The 65-year-old guitarist addressed the rumor just days after former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed to The Palm Beach Post that he was approached by the VAN HALEN drummer about six months ago about playing bass for the project. Newsted told the Florida newspaper that[…]

April 17, 2022

AGENT-A-GO-GO … Jake Perry from the “Whisky” talks Hollywood on the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast

Metal Sludge — Sure we cover a lot of rock stars, live shows and of course the drama, but today we’re going to give you a peak behind the scenes. Today we’re talking about Jake Perry! Perry was recently a guest on the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast. And yes, we know what you’re saying… “Who the F#@k is Jake Perry?” Well, he’s not Joe Perry’s brother, even though Jake is from the[…]

April 15, 2022

BLAMES ALCOHOL … Archie Cruz Blames Tequila for Harsh Reaction, Apologizes to Metal Sludge and says “Moves are being made” in the band

Metal Sludge — In a new podcast interview, Santa Cruz singer Archie Cruz is blaming his harsh reaction to the critics and his band’s recent negative press on alcohol. Cruz appeared on a brand new episode of This, That & The Other with host Troy Patrick Farrell. TT&TO describes their latest episode with Cruz: “This occurred today on “This That and the Other w/ Troy Patrick Farrell” where Archie Cruz – Lead Singer of Santa[…]

April 14, 2022

NAME GAMES … Angel City Devils announce Las Vegas show… No, not the Devil City Angels, but the Angel City Devils >Rikki Rockett Reacts<

Updated:April 14th 2022 – 3:45PM – (PST) Metal Sludge has been contacted by Poison’s management and they have forwarded us an exclusive statement from Devil City Angels members Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs. Statement from Eric Sherman, co-manager of Poison, on behalf of Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs of Devil City Angels. “Regarding the new band Angel City Devils, we wish they would have chosen a different name that won’t confuse fans. Despite the odd[…]

April 14, 2022

VAN TALLICA … Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says Alex asked him to join Van Halen with Joe Satriani

Metal Sludge — Huh? That’s about all we could come up with upon reading this latest news. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted says Alex Van Halen called him up and asked him to join Van Halen with Joe Satriani on guitar. Newsted spoke to Palm Beach Daily News and stated that he came within an inch of joining Van Halen six months ago. “Alex Van Halen had already tapped Joe Satriani to replace Eddie Van[…]

April 13, 2022

JON DOKKEN … Has Jon Bon Jovi’s voice left the building with Don Dokken’s? #ouch

Metal Sludge — In a list of 80’s rock singers who have struggled in recent years, it seems that Jon Bon Jovi has officially joined the group. Recent videos from select Bon Jovi live tour dates have been circulated on social media with fans and critics asking: “What the hell happened to Jon’s voice?” As many know, Motley Crue singer Vince Neil has been skipping lyrics and putting in questionable live performances for years now,[…]

April 13, 2022

SAMPLE CRUZ … Santa Cruz singer calls Metal Sludge “Hair Metal TMZ” says “I would suggest not to write about something you don´t know Jacksh!t about”

Metal Sludge — After last week’s show at the “Whisky-A-Go-Go” in Hollywood, the band Santa Cruz have come under fire from fans, peers and critics alike for their blatant misuse of pre-recorded tracks. The band’s botched live show has been a hot topic for sure and has since been covered by Eddie Trunk, Blabbermouth and Sleazeroxx among other music outlets. All of the coverage has been about the band’s live fail in performing with their[…]

April 10, 2022

SILLY VANILLI … Santa Cruz perform with Pre-Recorded Lead Vocals at the “Whisky-A-Go-Go”, singer Archie Cruz says Botched Show was for Publicity

Metal Sludge — To say the rock community is outraged is an understatement, but… it seems the band Santa Cruz have given some fans and critics alike a reason to unload on them. Santa Cruz performed at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunset Strip in Hollywood last week on April 6th, and their performance has many blasting the Finnish group. In short, it’s pretty apparent that the band used samples, and or pre-recorded sounds and vocals[…]

April 6, 2022

FAST ROW … Rachel Bolan on the new Skid Row singer Erik Grönwall: “From the minute he opened his mouth”

Metal Sludge — In a best online pharmacy with fast delivery strattera for sale with the lowest prices today in the USA new interview with WRIF radio’s Virtual Rock Room, the guest is Skid Row co-founder, songwriter and bassist Rachel Bolan. Bolan speaks with Meltdown from the Detroit based rock radio station and goes in-depth about the band’s short but fast history with Erik Grönwall. Grönwall was named the new Skid Row singer just 2[…]