Metal Sludge

May 1, 2020

OH-OH … Motley Crue, Def Leppard and Poison are ‘Weighing All Options’ Regarding ‘The Stadium Tour’ 2020

Blabbermouth — MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD, POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS have issued an official statement regarding the status of their previously announced “The Stadium Tour”. Most concerts and festivals have been canceled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. Shows aren’t going to happen in May, and several major events that were slated to happen this summer have been called off. And with each passing day, more summer tours are in greater jeopardy[…]

April 23, 2020

THE BIG ROCK TOUR POSTPONED … Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy Informs Fans More than 50% of Dates Postponed

Metal Sludge — Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy has just shared some news that several of The Big Rock Summer Tour dates have been postponed. Pearcy took to social media on April 22nd and informed fans that all of the shows in May and June are offiicially postponed, along with all of the July dates except for 1 late in the month. The Big Rock Summer Tour was set to play throughout the spring and summer[…]

April 21, 2020

STRAIGHT OUTTA QUARANTINE … Faster Pussycat and Enuff Z’Nuff team up for fall tour

Metal Sludge — FASTER PUSSYCAT and ENUFF Z’NUFF – “Straight Outta Quarantine” 2020 Tour – Initial Dates Announced In a day and age where the inmates are truly running the asylum, Hollywood sleaze-rock legends FASTER PUSSYCAT and Chicago glitter rockers ENUFF Z’NUFF are pairing up and coming “STRAIGHT OUTTA QUARANTINE” throughout North America – showing all the warts, scars and tattoos that only a package like this can. Featuring the MTV smash hits “House Of Pain”,[…]

April 20, 2020

SOLO RAT … Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy Writing 6th Solo Release for 2021

Blabbermouth — RATT singer Stephen Pearcy will release his sixth solo album in 2021 via his own label Top Fuel Records. The LP is currently being written and recorded by Pearcy and his longtime guitarist and collaborator, Erik Ferentinos. On Sunday (April 19), Pearcy posted the following message on his Facebook page: “Stephen Pearcy “(title here)” #6 solo record to be released 2021 on Top Fuel Records/. Written by (Pearcy and Erik Ferentinos ) we’ve already started recording few months back. Probably release a work in motion song demo from Erik and myself[…]

April 13, 2020

RATT & ROUND … Ratt insurance commercial with Geico hits the web

Metal Sludge — Ratt is back on T.V. but not MTV. Thanks to Geico Insurance the rodents of rock are back on your television, computer and other electronic devices. Geico just released their latest advertising campaign and it includes the band Ratt playing their mega hit “Round N’ Round”. Metal Sludge broke this story back on February 20th with our article “Rats On T.V.” and now it’s official. The band’s bassist Juan Croucier shared the[…]

April 12, 2020

GO MADDI … Jani Lane’s daughter Maddi Lane releases cover of “Stronger Now” by Warrant

Metal Sludge — Happy Easter everyone from Metal Sludge and Maddi Lane. Maddi is the youngest daughter of the late Jani Lane who he had with his 2nd wife Rowanne Brewer. Lane, 22, has been releasing music here and there and just released a new cover of “Stronger Now” by her Dad’s former band Warrant. We have to say, her version is absolutely brilliant. Metal Sludge first covered Maddi when she released a cover of[…]

April 8, 2020

ON SALE NOW … Vinnie Vincent offers fans a new Autographed CD, T-Shirt, Patch & Poster Pack for $9,500.00

Metal Sludge — Just in time for your life in isolation ex-Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent has offered the bargain of all bargains. Vincent has recently uploaded and offered a new Fanclub Package to his fans for $9,500.00. The pack includes CDs, a DVD, 2 Patches, a few Posters, some T-Shirts and some various other Advetisment flyers. In total there are 12 items listed for the new package. Vincent also has noted all items would be[…]

April 1, 2020

POKEFUNCAST … Johnny Monaco drops a Podcast that Pokes Fun at Everybody And It’s F’ing Awesome

Bartlett, ILLINOIS — It’s evident the Quarantine is starting to take over people’s minds. Johnny Monaco has dropped a new episode of his “It’s Not Me, It’s Absolutely You!” Podcast and it’s F’ing great. Monaco is and has always been for the most part – an undiscovered creative genius. With a ultra quick wit to match his musical skills. Making note of what band(s) Monaco was in, is silly. Truth is – Johnny Monaco is[…]

March 31, 2020

BRUTAL … Faster Pussycat’s Chad Stewart details his ugly Coronavirus Experience on Riki’s RRR Podcast

Metal Sludge — In a brand new episode of the RRR Podcast with host Riki Rachtman, guest Chad Stewart of Faster Pussycat details his experience with Coronavirus. Rachtman talks in depth with Stewart, about what happened, when, how it developed, got worse and ended with the drummer being hospitalized for nearly a week. Stewart says that on March 9th 2020 he was feeling sick and went to his Doctor. The Doctor told him: “Don’t worry[…]

March 30, 2020

POSTPONED … M3 Music Festival is being moved to Labor Day Weekend

Metal Sludge — Due to the Coronavirus the M3 Music Festival is officially being postponed. The new dates for the M3 Music Festival will be over the Labor Day Weekend. The 3-day weekend festival was originally scheduled for May 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2020, but will now take place September 4th, 5th & 6th 2020. As of this posting it appears most artists will still appear at the new dates with the exception of Ratt[…]