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YOU’RE IN TROUBLE … Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy is confirmed to have contracted Covid-19, postponing shows

Updated: Two additional sources have privately communicated to Metal Sludge late this evening that it is true, Stephen Pearcy does have Covid. We are also being told that Pearcy is feeling little to no effects from the virus and it seems he is asymptomatic. We will keep all posted as more information becomes available regarding the Ratt singer’s health and the subsequent live shows that appear to be affected this coming week. Get well soon[…]

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TMZ REPORTS … Tawny Kitaen Died from Heart Disease, with Opioids a Contributing Factor

TMZ — Tawny Kitaen, the late actress who starred in “Bachelor Party” and whose personal life was filled with radical ups and downs, died from heart issues … this according to her autopsy. According to the Orange County Coroner’s Office, Tawny’s official cause of death is dilated cardiomyopathy … the most common type of heart disease. Other contributing factors include clogged arteries, antidepressants, sedatives, Tylenol, nerve pain medication and opioids. TMZ broke the story …[…]

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BE SOMEBODY TOO … Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate issues new single “Wanna Be Somebody”

Metal Sludge — Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate has just issued a new single from his forthcoming 2022 full-length album “Hell, CA.” “Wanna Be Somebody” is the latest new music from the Love/Hate singer and solo artist Jizzy Pearl. The following is courtesy of his record label Golden Robot Records. ————————————————– JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘WANNA BE SOMEBODY’ Raised during the 80’s debauchery on the Sunset Strip and still going strong in 2021 – JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE presents[…]

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TAILS YOU LOSE … WBS, Inc. loses lawsuit, judgement issued and ordered to pay RATT $2,002,005.08

Metal Sludge — After a few years in and out of court, the WBS, Inc. Vs: RATT lawsuit has an update as of August 6th. According to online documents courtesy of Leagle it is noted that WBS, Inc., has been ordered to pay RATT over (2) two-million dollars. WBS, Inc. is a California Corporation in which Bobby Blotzer was partnered in, a founding member of and served as the former WBS president. “WBS — short[…]

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IT’S NOT LOVE … George Lynch on Ratt: “They’re probably worse than Dokken with the internal issues”

Blabbermouth — In a brand new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, KXM) confirmed that he received an offer to play with RATT in 2018 following Warren DeMartini‘s most recent departure from the group. “We were talking about it,” he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “But they wanted a hired-gun guy that was working for a not-great salary. And I’m not that guy. I’ve never been[…]

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ROADIE TO ROCK STAR … Robbie Crane tells Straight To Video podcast Vince Neil gave him $50,000.00 upon joining his solo band

Metal Sludge — Rock bassist Robbie Crane has recently spoke to the Straight To Video podcast at length about his music history. Crane who grew up in Hollywood ran in the same circles as members of Guns N’ Roses, Warrant and Red Hot Chili Peppers as a young teenager. “I was the kid outside the Rainbow with my skateboard” says Crane as he goes on to note seeing the likes of Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue)[…]

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ALL OR NOTHING … Stephen Pearcy wants Ratt “Reunion or Nothing” word is Current Line-Up on Very Last Legs!

Metal Sludge — Are you ready for a Ratt reunion? If so, for those die-hard fans who said prayers and crossed-fingers in recent years it just may have helped. The word is there is a new mind-set from within the camp. A source close to the current Ratt camp has informed Metal Sludge directly that the band’s founder and lead singer Stephen Pearcy has said he wants “A reunion or nothing.” In addition to that,[…]

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RED DOPE RIOT … Metal Sludge chats with Rock N’ Roll Author, Quiet Riot & Love/Hate singer Jizzy Pearl about his Books, Porn & The Hollywood Sign

LOS ANGELES — At 63, Jizzy Pearl can still sing his ass off.  He is in his second stint with legendary rock band Quiet Riot — you need real pipes to pull off a respectable version of “Cum On Feel The Noize” — while still active with Love/Hate, plus past high-profile gigs with Ratt, L.A. Guns and an early version of Adler’s Appetite. Pearl has scratched out a rock and roll living, and he is[…]

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RIP … Tawny Kitaen video vixen and Ratt cover model dead at 59

Updated: Saturday May 8th 2021 8:30AM PST) Our story about the passing of video vixen Tawny Kitaen has been confirmed by multiple entertainment outlets including TMZ, Variety and Entertainment Weekly. In addition a post on Tawny’s official Instagram has been posted by her daughters. (screen captured below) “We are heartbroken and saddened to announce the death of our mom. we just want to say thank you for all of you, her fans and her friends,[…]

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CONFIRMED … RATT’s Stephen Pearcy Confirms Bobby Blotzer Appearance At Livestream Concert

Blabbermouth — RATT singer and founder Stephen Pearcy and his solo band will take part in a livestream concert on Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m. PDT from the world-famous Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip. He will be joined by members of ACE FREHLEY, LITA FORD, DANZIG, HELLYEAH, ARCADE and “a very special guest.” Asked in a new interview with 80’s Glam Metalcast who the “special guest” is that will be making[…]

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