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March 25, 2024

BOBBY BITTER … Bobby Blotzer mocks Ratt bassist Juan Croucier’s show announcements, calls him the “dancing Cuban bear” on social media

“Now you’ll have members former members going out and playing their version of it which is OK but when you get the dancing Cuban bear, then you need popcorn and videos.” — Bobby Blotzer on Juan Croucier performing with his ‘Juan Croucier the Other Voice of Ratt’ project Metal Sludge — Ratt bassist Juan Croucier has just announced a handful of summer appearances for his ‘Juan Croucier the Other Voice of Ratt‘ touring band. Croucier[…]

March 10, 2023

TROUBLE IN PARADISE … Phil Lewis reveals he recently considered quitting L.A. Guns but opted to stay since they had a new recording in the can

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Phil Lewis the L.A. Guns singer has revealed some interesting inside scoop about the band’s recent inner turmoil. Lewis recently spoke with Rockin’ Interviews and tells listeners he was on the verge of quitting the band as recent as December 2022. The following transcription is courtesy of Sleazeroxx: “We’ve recently gone through a whole bunch of infrastructure changes, we’ve got new management. I was real fond[…]

September 6, 2022

GRIM REAPER … Nick Bowcott on Steve Grimmett: “He Was a Glass Half Full Guy… He Was an Exceptional Human Being”

Sleazeroxx — Ex-Grim Reaper guitarist Nick Bowcott was recently interviewed by Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon for Canada’s The Metal Voice. Bowcott‘s former Grim Reaper bandmate Steve Grimmett passed away at the age of 62 from heart related complications back on August 15, 2022. Grim Reaper featuring Grimmett on lead vocals and Bowcott on guitar released three studio albums back in the 80’s consisting of See You In Hell (1983), Fear No Evil (1985) and Rock You To[…]

April 15, 2022

BLAMES ALCOHOL … Archie Cruz Blames Tequila for Harsh Reaction, Apologizes to Metal Sludge and says “Moves are being made” in the band

Metal Sludge — In a new podcast interview, Santa Cruz singer Archie Cruz is blaming his harsh reaction to the critics and his band’s recent negative press on alcohol. Cruz appeared on a brand new episode of This, That & The Other with host Troy Patrick Farrell. TT&TO describes their latest episode with Cruz: “This occurred today on “This That and the Other w/ Troy Patrick Farrell” where Archie Cruz – Lead Singer of Santa[…]

January 27, 2022

POD STARS … Meet 6 Rock N’ Roll Podcasters who cover your favorite 80’s Heavy Metal & Hairband Heroes!

Metal Sludge — There are roughly 60 million Podcasters in the U.S. and millions more around the globe. Thanks to a recent article on Sleazeroxx, they have spotlighted a 6-pack of those Podcasters that you might be interested in. Below are 6 guys who were recently interview by Rueben Mosqueda for Sleazeroxx and they give their two-cents on a variation of related topics. These 6 guys and their Podcast have interviewed the who’s-who of Hard[…]

November 29, 2021

ALL SYSTEMS UNSURE … Vinnie Vincent drove “Everybody crazy… even Kiss” and “He can’t make up his mind” says ex-bandmate Gary Shea

Metal Sludge — In a new interview on the 80’s Glam Metalcast, former Warrior bassist Gary Shea talks about many things related to his career. Shea has played with Alcatrazz and New England and he gets listeners up to speed on the new Alcatrazz album “5” and their current tour. He also talks about New England and their KISS connections, including playing briefly with Vinnie Vincent in Warrior. As transcribed by Sleazeroxx: “Shea was asked[…]

August 22, 2021

WRIGHT OR WRONG … Rudy Sarzo says he was asked to rejoin Quiet Riot shortly after Frankie Banali died

Sleazeroxx — In a recent interview with Metal Mike for the 80’s Glam Metalcast podcast, Sarzo spoke about rejoining Quiet Riot and the influence that his former bandmate Frankie Banali had on him. Banali passed away on August 20, 2020 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Sarzo indicated (as transcribed by the 80’s Glam Metalcast podcast): “It’s been in the works for awhile. It was just a matter of doing it with the right timing.[…]

June 25, 2021

GUT-LESS HYPOCRITE … Stryper’s Michael Sweet takes shots at certain “Rock Stars” but won’t name names; Fans suggest he’s attacking Vince Neil

Metal Sludge — In a new post on social media Stryper singer Michael Sweet has made some comments about certain “rock stars” and how they have let their-self go and cannot perform. Sweet posted a lengthy rant writing: “I’ve never understood how certain bands can achieve the success that they have and continue to thrive when it seems that they they could care less. Or they’ve lost their abilities all together. Why do people/fans continue[…]

April 9, 2021

HOUSE OF DEMOS … Faster Pussycat classic guitarist Greg Steele on debut: “I can’t Listen to it…it’s like a Demo”

Sleazeroxx — Former Faster Pussycat guitarist Greg Steele was recently interviewed by Shawn Ratches for the Laughing Monkey Music podcast. Steele played on Faster Pussycat‘s best known albums — Faster Pussycat (1987), Wake Me Up When It’s Over (1989) and Whipped! (1992). Steele was asked about Faster Pussycat‘s self-titled debut album to which he stated (as provided by the Laughing Monkey Music podcast with slight edits): “The first album was songs that Tamie [Downe] had. And[…]

April 1, 2021

NEW FROM EMN … Every Mother’s Nightmare release video for new single “Sin In My Heart”

Sleazeroxx — Memphis, Tennessee, USA based rockers Every Mother’s Nightmare consisting of lead vocalist Rick Ruhl, bassist Troy Fleming, guitarists John Guttery and Travis ‘Gunner’ Butler, and drummer Allan Bone have unveiled a video for their latest single “Sin In My Heart” from their new studio album Resurrect The Faithful, which was released via HighVolMusic on October 23, 2020. HighVolMusic‘s press release indicates (with slight edits): “”Sin In My Heart” the new video/single from EMN (Every Mother’s Nightmare) makes its world premiere[…]