SHOCK ROCK JOCK Is drummer boy Troy Patrick Farrell the next Howard Stern? LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Who still listens to radio? Or worse yet, internet radio. And if you also love 80’s rock n’ roll, then have we got a show for you and it’s called “This That And The Other”. Troy Patrick Farrell is roughly 6 months into his radio (Dj) gig and it’s taking off about as fast as his music career. At[…]
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PURPLE LAME Michael Grant and L.A. Guns part ways, some fans felt the Prince thing was a bit much Facebook — In the blink of an eye, one can go from Hired Gun to Fired Gun. Such was the case with L.A. Guns’ latest casualty Michael Grant. Metal Sludge broke the story that L.A. Guns had fired the guitarist, but the management stood firm and denied our story. Now today Grant’s official Facebook[…]
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YOU’RE FIRED Industry sources alleging that L.A. Guns have fired guitarist Michael Grant HOLLYWOOD, California — A hot rumor coming into Metal Sludge late this afternoon is alleging Michael Grant has been fired from L.A. Guns. Our industry source says: “A little bird told me that Michael Grant just got the axe from LA Guns.” The source added: “I’m hearing it was a long time coming” and also noted that Grant was notified[…]
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TRUMP Z’NUFF Johnny Monaco’s latest podcast includes a mock Chip Z’Nuff/Donald Trump presser as Z’ump CHICAGO, Illinois — What can we say, but if you like a good laugh…then you might wanna tune into the latest Johnny Monaco podcast, episode #10 ‘SUMMER of LIES’. Monaco is a creative genius and thensome. There are numerous highlights, and several slight backhanded comments on-going throughout the 57 miunte and 39 second gem of a recording. To start the[…]
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Johnny Martin rocking live at Lucky Strike, photo Tamea Agle / Facebook Johnny Martin talks new L.A. Guns release and Adrenaline Mob accident on Another FN Podcast ANOTHER FN PDCAST — Johny Martin, bass player for LA Guns joined the Monday August 17th edition of Another FN Podcast With Izzy Presley along with Barry Pointer of The Anatomy. They were talking The Anatomy and Soundcheck Live, the new LA Guns single, “Speed”, their upcoming record, touring with[…]
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ROAD RASH METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Budderside’s Patrick Stone checks in on tour with L.A. Guns Into the great wide open, that’s where Metal Sludge is clawing its way, and wouldn’t you know it, we found L.A. favs Budderside on the road with sleaze kings L.A. Guns. Sounds like a dream come true for Budderside, which is quickly making a name for itself after a series of successful Los Angeles shows, including an opening spot with[…]
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RAT THIEF? Tracii Guns on Ratt; “They (Juan and Warren) have a guy that’s just flat out stealing…” and “he (Blotzer) could face jail time” Eddie Trunk Radio — L.A. Guns guitarist and founder Tracii Guns recently appeared on Eddie Trunk’s radio show. Guns talked about the recent split, and reformation of the various versions of L.A. Guns. Along with addressing his own band’s situation the guitarist made some comparisons and general comments regarding the[…]
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I WANNA BE SOMEBODY! Steve Riley ‘Never say never’ on a W.A.S.P. reunion with Lawless, Holmes and Piper L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley and guitarist Tracii Guns haven’t spoke since a falling-out in ’13, and Riley is OK with it saying “I Don’t Have Any Beef With Tracii Guns” LOS ANGELES, California — The feud has cooled, but they haven’t been in the same room together for more than three years since guitarist[…]
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L.A. Guns flight forced to land after being struck by lightning In The Sky — The Los Angeles based sleaze rockers L.A. Guns are in the middle of a world tour. And that tour includes the usual….planes, trains and automobiles. But a recent airplane ride didn’t go as planned after the flight the band was on was struck by lightning. Guitarist Michael Grant posted on his official instagram saying; “Lightning struck our plane and burnt a[…]
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GO AWAY! Tracii Guns turned away at Canadian border, concerts cancelled Canada — The great white north has bitten another rock band. This time it’s Tracii Guns and his band that were turned away at the Canadian border on early Monday evening. The Tracii Guns official band facebook page have posted the following message. Alert to our Canadian friends . We were turned away at the border at 650 PM tonight and due to[…]
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