Rachel Bolan

February 16, 2025

OOPS … Rachel Bolan of Skid Row on releasing ‘Slave To The Grind’ as a Single; “(It was) our biggest mistake… I disagreed with the decision”

“Our biggest mistake, and I’m saying ‘our’ — I disagreed with the decision, so I’m just putting that on record — was releasing ‘Slave To The Grind’ as a single, the song ‘Slave To The Grind’. Radio didn’t touch it.” — Rachel Bolan / Skid Row Metal Sludge — Skid Row bassist and co-founder Rachel Bolan has recently went on record discussing what he calls, the band’s “Biggest mistake“, when they released “Slave To The[…]

September 18, 2024

IT’S HERE … Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal, the 3-part Docuseries is now Streaming on Paramount+

Metal Sludge — The wait is over, as a killer new docuseries on Hair Metal has officially arrived. As of September 17th 2024 the new 3-part docuseries ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal’ is officially streaming now on Paramount+. This docuseries was directed by Jeff Tremaine (The Dirt, Jackass) for Gorilla Films and features the who’s who of Hair Metal from throughout the 80’s decade. There are interviews with[…]

September 6, 2024

NO MEANS NO … Scotti Hill weighs in on Skid Row reuniting with Sebastian Bach: “I don’t wanna be in the room with somebody that I don’t like”

“There are no differences. I don’t wanna do it. I don’t wanna be in the room with somebody that I don’t like.” — Scotti Hill of Skid Row Metal Sludge — It’s another day where the band Skid Row are searching for a singer to fill out their 5-piece lineup. It’s also another day where the message from the Skid Row camp seems to be more of what we’ve heard in the past. And that[…]

August 20, 2024

GOT HAIR? – Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal streaming on Paramount+ starting Sept. 17th >Watch Trailer<

“You didn’t realize what a magical time you were in.” — Riki Rachtman / Cathouse / Headbanger’s Ball “In the 80’s, it was an exciting time in music, it was amazing.” — Bret Michaels / Poison “I’m feel like I am going to die… so I probably shouldn’t be in this band!” — Tracii Guns / L.A. Guns Metal Sludge — Just in-case you need more Hair Metal in your life, your wish will be[…]

July 9, 2024

SKID ROW says: “We’ve Got A Couple Guys On The Radar That We’re Gonna Audition”

“So right now we’re just taking our time, because we have time. And we’ve got a couple guys on the radar that we’re gonna audition.” — Rachel Bolan of Skid Row Metal Sludge — The Skid Row singer saga continues and it seems there is hint of light at the end of the tunnel. In a recent interview with the band’s co-founders Rachel Bolan (bass) and Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo (guitars) the pair shared news from[…]

June 5, 2024

MELTING DOWN ….. Sebastian Bach goes on Tirade about Skid Row during Detroit show: “That’s the Band that Kicked me Out. Yeah, Killer. Great. F#@king Assholes!”

“How do you even wear that? It’s like, ridiculous. Is that the guys from DRAGONFORCE? Or fucking TNT? Or whatever the f#@k. F#@king embarrassing.” — Sebastian Bach verbally berates fan in crowd for wearing a Skid Row t-shirt Metal Sludge – In the latest episode of Sebastian Bach‘s endless angry output against his former band Skid Row, we bring you to last night’s show in Detroit Michigan. Bach is on tour in support of his[…]

May 23, 2024

SKID NO … DAVE SABO answers the million dollar question on the chances SKID ROW reunites with SEBASTIAN BACH: “It’s Not Gonna Happen.”

“First of all, I do need to say something too, is that the reason that this isn’t happening is because there’s three of us — myself, Scotti and Rachel — who’ve had conversations about this, and we’ve all been on the same page that we don’t wanna go down that road again. We just — we don’t.” — Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo on Skid Row reuniting with Sebastian Bach Metal Sludge — It’s safe to say[…]

May 18, 2024

CHICK ROW … Watch Lzzy Hale sing her guts out with Skid Row during their first show together

Metal Sludge — Chick Row has officially kicked off with last night’s debut show featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm fronting Skid Row. Last night Skid Row played ‘Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort‘ in Carterville, Illinois for their 1st of 4 shows with Hale handling vocal duties. Hale has stepped forward to fill-in for the band after Erik Grönwall has stepped down to concentrate on his health challenges. Hale is scheduled to front Skid Row with a[…]

March 27, 2024

BREAKING NEWS … Skid Row and Erik Grönwall have “Amicably Parted Ways” with the Singer’s “Health and Recovery” at the Center of it

“Yes, I have decided to leave SKID ROW. The main reason being that it’s proved difficult to prioritize my health and full recovery as the lead singer of the band.” — Erik Grönwall Metal Sludge — Talk about a bombshell! Skid Row and Erik Grönwall have officially and “Amicably” parted ways. A brand new Press Release has just started to circulate this morning… and the news is, Skid Row with Erik Grönwall as lead singer[…]

February 25, 2024

BACH N’ FORTH … Sebastian Bach reacts to Rachel Bolan’s claim, that Skid Row had written 98% of their debut before Bach joined

“You might read online my old bass player, and my old guitar player, ‘Oh, we came up with 98 percent of that shit.’ Well, if you look in the credits, I co-wrote that last song, I’ll have you know. I co-wrote these lyrics.“ — Sebastian Bach Metal Sludge — You’re not seeing double, it’s a new article, but it’s the same story with Skid Row and their former singer. This is the latest; “He said,[…]