Michael Lardie

September 25, 2022

GREAT UPGRADE … Great White Introduce Brett Carlisle as Vocalist in place of an absent Andrew Freeman at Cannery Casino in Las Vegas

Metal Sludge — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again is an old saying… and it couldn’t be more fitting than to attach it to the Great White lead singer situation in recent years. Over the weekend Great White appeared in Las Vegas at the “Cannery Casino” and introduced Brett Carlisle on lead vocals for the night. The word is that Carlisle was substituting for an absent Andrew Freeman who is reported to[…]

June 16, 2022

NEW SINGER … “I wanna make Great White Tough again, like it was when Jack Russell was in it” says Andrew Freeman

Blabbermouth — LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman, who recently joined GREAT WHITE as the replacement for Mitch Malloy, discussed his latest gig during an appearance this past Tuesday (June 14) on SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”. Regarding how he approaches singing the classic GREAT WHITE songs originally recorded by the band’s founding vocalist Jack Russell, Freeman said: “When I’m playing with GREAT WHITE, that’s their thing, and I’m just there to try to[…]

May 31, 2022

SINGER #4 … Great White announces new singer Andrew Freeman after split with Mitch Malloy

Metal Sludge — The news is out, and it appears that Great White have filled their most recent singer void with Andrew Freeman. As was reported by Metal Sludge earlier today, Mitch Malloy has “moved on from Great White” according to the singer’s social media post. Shortly after the Malloy post, Great White announced their new frontman as Freeman. “GREAT WHITE NAMES ANDREW FREEMAN AS ITS NEW SINGER Grammy-Nominated Rock Band Readies Robust Tour Schedule[…]

May 31, 2022

GREAT GOODBYE … Mitch Malloy quits Great White: “I have moved on from Great White. We have been headed in different directions…”

Metal Sludge — Mitch Malloy has officially quit Great White. Malloy, 60, took to social media today to let his fans and followers know the news. Malloy wrote: “I have moved on from Great White.” Great White features 3 of the group’s classic era members with Mark Kendall (guitars), Michael Lardie (guitars and keys) along with Audie Desbrow (drums). Malloy who had been in the group since 2018 was their 3rd replacement singer adds: “We[…]

April 25, 2021

TAKE THAT … Jack Russell to Mark Kendall about his past Alcohol issues: “You forgot how bad you were, and I put up with it!”

Blabbermouth — Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Rusell says that he has “no interest” in playing with the band’s founding guitarist Mark Kendall ever again. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a perforated bowel and a shattered pelvis. Jack largely blamed these injuries on his alcohol and painkiller addictions as well as the prednisone drug he was prescribed. In[…]

April 15, 2021

DRAMA … Mark Kendall says addiction affected Jack Russell: “He could no longer perform, I don’t think, close to even his standards, much less ours.”

Blabbermouth — GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall says that he “can’t envision” a scenario where he will play with the band’s original lead singer, Jack Russell, ever again. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a perforated bowel and a shattered pelvis. Jack largely blamed these injuries on his alcohol and painkiller addictions as well as the prednisone drug he[…]

July 26, 2020

NO APOLOGIES … Mitch Malloy on the recent controversial Great White show: “I never apologized. And never will.”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new social media post, Great White singer Mitch Malloy has stated he never apologized for their recent gig. Malloy wrote to his readers: “Front row Great White show @first_on_first in my home town of Dickinson ND. Fake news said no masks no social distancing. I keep saying otherwise and this pic proves my point. I never apologized. And never will. It was an awesome gig at my good buddies festival for[…]

July 12, 2020

HYPOCRITE? … Jack Russell wears mask inside disses Great White, but failed to wear one outside during recent photo and video shoots

Metal Sludge — In the always entertaining Great White saga, there is more to add to the drama. Great White featuring classic era members Mark Kendall (guitars), Michael Lardie (keyboards) and Audie DesBrow (drums) recently played a live show in North Dakota last week. The reaction has been harsh towards the band, and they seemed to “get it” after the fact and have since released a statement to Blabbermouth. The statement read: “GREAT WHITE would like[…]

August 4, 2019

INCOMING … Jack Russell offers Mitch Malloy some advice: “Sing with some balls and get the F#@king lyrics right!”

INCOMING Jack Russell offers Mitch Malloy some advice: “Sing with some balls and get the F#@king lyrics right!” Facebook — Former Great White singer Jack Russell has offered Mitch Malloy some advice. Russell who is the band’s classic era singer and co-founder laid into the newest Great White frontman with a late weekend rant. “Mitch Malloy, I have watched a few videos with you and my old band. I guess I’m bored, but let[…]

August 7, 2018

FACE THE DAY … Former Great White manager Alan Niven pens open letter about band’s singer saga & secrets

FACE THE DAY Former Great White manager Alan Niven pens open letter about band’s singer saga & secrets Facebook — Former Guns N’ Roses and Great White manager Alan Niven recently spoke out in an open letter. Niven is always one to speak his mind and did just that about the recent Great White singer saga. It seems according to Niven, that Ilous was on his way out for a while, but was likely unaware.[…]