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TALK SLUDGY TO ME … Rikki Rockett: “If Pete Evick thinks that the BMB is carrying the Poison torch then Pete must be a Bic lighter”

November 11, 2025

“Keep practicing CC‘s solos , Pete!“ — Rikki Rockett / Poison LOS ANGELES, California — Shots fired is a fitting way to open this article, and we’re guessing these will not be the last. Poison drummer Rikki Rockett just lit up (no pun intended) Pete Evick of the Bret Michaels Band. Rockett took to social media this morning and simply

KISS pay respects to Ace Frehley along with Alice Cooper, Blackie Lawless, Bret Michaels, Geddy Lee, Geoff Tate, Steve Vai and others

October 17, 2025

“We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history. He is and will always be a part of KISS‘s legacy.“ — Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley of KISS REMEMBERING AN ICON — Less than 24 hours after Ace

IRONIC … Michael Sweet of Stryper says he wants musicians to quit complaining: “No one around you wants to hear it. It’s a joy robber, a life sucker and an absolute downer.”

August 10, 2025

“When one person starts complaining, everyone starts complaining. Stay positive or stop.” — Stryper singer Michael Sweet complaining about complainers SOCIAL MEDIA — In a recent post on his official Facebook page, Stryper frontman Michael Sweet has shared a message to his followers about people who complain. Sweet, 62, the band’s co-founder, chief song-writer and lead vocalist who also holds

HOLLYWOOD … Crüefest hits ‘Whisky’ on Sat. July 12th for annual event with Lëwd and Crüed, Blacklist Union and Poizon’Us w/ Stevie Rachelle of Tuff

July 7, 2025

THE SUNSET STRIP — The 22nd annual Crüefest hits the world-famous ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go‘ on the Sunset Strip this coming weekend on Saturday July 12th 2025. The event as always, is jam packed with both original bands along with some cool tribute bands as well. The lineup this year features the following; Lëwd and Crüed (A Mötley Crüe tribute), Poizon’Us (A Poison

I THINK I LOVE YOU ….. Rikki Rockett of Poison unloads on fellow drummer Troy Patrick Farrell over ICE RAIDS and current Unrest in Los Angeles

June 9, 2025

“This is why I won’t do your podcast. Please, don’t ever ask me.” — Rikki Rockett of Poison to Troy Patrick Farrell LOS ANGELES, California — What does the drummer from Poison, the youngest member of The Brady Bunch and Chicago’s very own Troy Patrick Farrell have in common? If you read the rest of this nonsense, you will soon

POISON TOUR 2026 … Rikki Rockett says: “We got a great offer, and to be honest with you, it’s all in Bret’s (Michaels) lap right now honestly.”

May 13, 2025

“I think it would be a shame not to do it, because this is our 40th anniversary — all original members. We’re not getting any younger. We can tear it up. We’ve still got it. Let’s do it. That’s how I feel about it.” — Rikki Rockett on the possibility of Poison touring in 2026 ON THE ROAD AGAIN —

VINTAGE VIDEOS … Take a Stroll Back to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood in the 80’s and visit Cathouse, Country Club, Madame Wong’s, Spice and more

April 1, 2025

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Have you ever wished you could go back to the 80’s and experience what it was like during the peak years of the Sunset Strip? Well, you can’t… however, the videos we’re sharing below will give you a pretty good taste as to what it was really like at these clubs back-stage, on-stage, at the after-parties and

NEW … ‘Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992’ Box Set Due in May, includes 3 Discs and 58 Tracks!

March 26, 2025

“A new compilation order xenical online in the best USA pharmacy www.archbrows.com/videoimages/wiki/wiki-xenical.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore celebrating glam rock from the ’80s is coming from Cherry Red Records’ Lemon label is being released on May 23, 2025. The 3-CD set, Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992, spans 58 tracks, including hits from such “hair

HE TALKS A LOT … METAL SLUDGE catches up with Bret Michaels guitarist PETE EVICK

January 18, 2025

“I grew up in one of those towns Mellencamp sang about, I love it now but spent a lot of time just trying to get out.” — Pete Evick LOS ANGELES – Pete Evick, longtime guitarist for Bret Michaels of Poison fame, has a new solo single, “Your Last One,” a catchy Americana-style song that would not feel lost on

POISONBOYS … Original BulletBoys guitarist Mick Sweda joins Poison’s Rikki Rockett to form new supergroup The Rockett Mafia

January 12, 2025

“Well, we’re starting out with covers. We’re kind of leaning toward a ’70s sort of vibe, things that [Rikki Rockett] and I grew up with.” — Mick Sweda original BulletBoys guitarist Metal Sludge — Rock fans of BulletBoys and Poison will be excited to hear about a brand new supergroup called The Rockett Mafia. The Rockett Mafia went public in

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TALK SLUDGY TO ME … Rikki Rockett: “If Pete Evick thinks that the BMB is carrying the Poison torch then Pete must be a Bic lighter”

KISS pay respects to Ace Frehley along with Alice Cooper, Blackie Lawless, Bret Michaels, Geddy Lee, Geoff Tate, Steve Vai and others

IRONIC … Michael Sweet of Stryper says he wants musicians to quit complaining: “No one around you wants to hear it. It’s a joy robber, a life sucker and an absolute downer.”

HOLLYWOOD … Crüefest hits ‘Whisky’ on Sat. July 12th for annual event with Lëwd and Crüed, Blacklist Union and Poizon’Us w/ Stevie Rachelle of Tuff

I THINK I LOVE YOU ….. Rikki Rockett of Poison unloads on fellow drummer Troy Patrick Farrell over ICE RAIDS and current Unrest in Los Angeles

POISON TOUR 2026 … Rikki Rockett says: “We got a great offer, and to be honest with you, it’s all in Bret’s (Michaels) lap right now honestly.”

VINTAGE VIDEOS … Take a Stroll Back to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood in the 80’s and visit Cathouse, Country Club, Madame Wong’s, Spice and more

NEW … ‘Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992’ Box Set Due in May, includes 3 Discs and 58 Tracks!

HE TALKS A LOT … METAL SLUDGE catches up with Bret Michaels guitarist PETE EVICK

POISONBOYS … Original BulletBoys guitarist Mick Sweda joins Poison’s Rikki Rockett to form new supergroup The Rockett Mafia

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POISON PIGSKIN … Bret Michaels to perform at the 2026 NFL Draft to be held April 23rd-25th in the Singer’s Hometown of Pittsburgh

WE HAVE A BINGO … Scot Coogan issues statement on Ace Frehley: “I personally feel it is far too soon to perform Ace’s music, and I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness, or legacy.”

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