Rick Steier

August 22, 2022

FIRED AGAIN? … James Kottak has been Fired from Kingdom Come, this according to multiple industry sources

Metal Sludge — Metal Sludge is receiving direct messages from numerous industry sources that are alleging James Kottak has been fired from Kingdom Come. Metal Sludge has reached our directly to members of Kingdom Come, but as of this posting there has been no confirmation of, or denial either. Earlier today Metal Sludge ran a story where Kottak seemingly was throwing shade at his own band (Kingdom Come) stating he would not be at their[…]

June 12, 2022

FULL SH!T SHOW … KINGDOM COME play SWEDEN ROCK and one reviewer calls their performance “The Biggest F#@kup” of entire Festival

Blabbermouth — KINGDOM COME has been blasted for its disastrous performance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden, with one reviewer calling it the event’s “biggest fuckup.” KINGDOM COME‘s current lineup consists of drummer James Kottak alongside guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, bassist Johnny B. Frank and vocalist Keith St. John (formerly of MONTROSE and LYNCH MOB). Original KINGDOM COME singer Lenny Wolf is not involved with KINGDOM COME‘s reunion tour, which initially[…]

April 14, 2022

NAME GAMES … Angel City Devils announce Las Vegas show… No, not the Devil City Angels, but the Angel City Devils >Rikki Rockett Reacts<

Updated:April 14th 2022 – 3:45PM – (PST) Metal Sludge has been contacted by Poison’s management and they have forwarded us an exclusive statement from Devil City Angels members Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs. Statement from Eric Sherman, co-manager of Poison, on behalf of Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs of Devil City Angels. “Regarding the new band Angel City Devils, we wish they would have chosen a different name that won’t confuse fans. Despite the odd[…]