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SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Femme Fatale’s Lorraine Lewis ‘Don’t you always swallow?’ – Date: April 23rd 2002

“Don’t you always swallow?” — Lorraine Lewis / Femme Fatale METAL SLUDGE — In another of our series of Classic Sludge throw-back interviews, today we’re digging up another awesome gem! Check it out below as we all take a trip back to 2002 when we interviewed Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale fame. As most know, Lorraine recently dropped a brand new single/video “Living Like There’s No Tomorrow” on Cleopatra Records. In addition, Lorraine is back[…]

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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

“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 find out! The world is watching as the city of Los Angeles is currently battling[…]

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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.”

“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 — Exciting news from the Poison camp as it appears the band are 75% confirmed for[…]

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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

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 so much more. There is some awesome content shot at Cathouse, Spice on Hollywood Boulevard,[…]

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

“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 the late fall of 2024 announcing their new collaboration and fans can expect the group[…]

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YOU ARE UNDER ARREST … Metal Sludge’s Top 10 Rock Stars who wore a Service Hat

YOU ARE UNDER ARREST Metal Sludge’s Top 10 Rock Stars who wore a Service Hat ————————————————————————— Looking back at some of the coolest lists we ever published… and this is 1 of them! This was first shared on Metal Sludge way back in 2018… wow… a half dozen years ago… and it’s still an awesome read. Go check it out and share with some friends… Stay tuned to Metal Sludge, because you never know what will[…]

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#1 BAD BOY … Pete Evick says Bobby Blotzer said; “If It Wasn’t For Us (Ratt) Poison Wouldn’t Even Be On The Map!”

“Bobby is a lot to deal with. Bobby Blotzer is a lot to deal with” — Pete Evick / Bret Michaels Band Metal Sludge — Pete Evick of the Bret Michaels Band was recently a guest on the Chuck Shute Podcast. Evick has plenty to say and it’s not a shock that the same guy who took Sebastian Bach to task, isn’t mincing words when he brings up former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer. Evick takes[…]

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FOR SALE … Rikki Rockett is holding an Estate Sale selling off Drums and R&R Memorabilia this weekend in Castaic California

Metal Sludge — Have you ever said to yourself, “Gee, I wish I could play with Rikki Rockett’s power drill” or maybe ride around on his old rusted mini-bike complete with flat tires? Well, if you did… now is your chance to bring it home and call it your own. That’s right, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett is having an Estate Sale this coming weekend August 31st and September 1st 2024. Rockett is having the sale[…]

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TROUBLE BREWING – Rikki Rockett: “If Poison didn’t tour in 2025, what do you think the reason would be?”

“If Poison didn’t tour in 2025, what do you think the reason would be?” — Rikki Rockett “NOT HEALTH.“ — Rikki Rockett Metal Sludge — Poison drummer and co-founder Rikki Rockett has just asked his social media followers and fans a simple question, and that was: “If Poison didn’t tour in 2025, what do you think the reason would be?” Of course fans are jumping all over the post with their opinion and giving their[…]

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10 QUESTIONS WITH > SALLY STEELE the VEGAS ROCKS! Publishing Queen Talks about Sin City to Metal Sludge

“Joan Jett Hung up on me when I started asking a question about Lita Ford.” — Sally Steele “He came to my Vegas Rocks! Awards in 2011. He was very nice back then but if you don’t catch him in the right moment he can be unfriendly to fans.” — Sally Steele on Sebastian Bach “Donnie Vie was pushing a grocery cart down the street here in Vegas with a brief-case many years ago yelling[…]

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