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< < < RAY GUNS & GUITARS > > > Get On The Bus welcomes Steve Stevens who shares stories about Billy Idol, Michael Jackson and says both Jimi and Eddie brought monumental change to guitar

October 1, 2026

“There’s no one that deserves to be in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame more than Billy Idol, it’s nice that they recognize I am part of that but he’s the real deal. He’s our Rock Star… there’s not many of these guys still doing it, and he’s just as good today as the day I met him.” —

CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – July 18th 2000

September 30, 2026

“Met a pretty stripper named Tanya there. I thought she was the one. But alas she used to sleep for 24 hours straight, and it turns out she was a speed freak.” — Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot on his memories of Phoenix Arizona CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE — Today we will look back at Kevin DuBrow‘s original 20

WE STILL HAVE A RAT PROBLEM… Stephen Pearcy is making more than music as he continues to infest his Ratt brand into the algorithm and beyond

September 25, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / September 25th 2026 – T, F and E are just 3 letters from the alphabet but for fans of the band Ratt… most die-hards know that the TFE acronym stands for Top Fuel Entertainment which is headed up by their CEO, founder, frontman and all-around badass Stephen Pearcy. Pearcy has been doing his dirty work for 5

< < < < THE DUKE OF SPOOK > > > > Wednesday 13 to release ‘UnAlive at Pol’and’Rock 2025’ and drops first official video “I Walked With A Zombie” via Napalm Records

September 23, 2026

WEDNESDAY 13 is… Jack Tankersley, Troy Doebbler, Wednesday 13, Ashes, Mike Dupke – Photo: Facebook METAL SLUDGE / September 23rd 2026 – The Duke of Spook is back with his latest… Wednesday 13 ‘UnAlive at Pol’and’Rock 2025’ hits the streets Friday September 25th and the album’s first official video for “I Walked With A Zombie” is already out… all via

RIP … Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson Dead at 79

September 23, 2026

Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo – Photo: Facebook METAL SLUDGE / September 23rd 2026 — It’s a sad day in the world of Rock n’ Roll as we share the news of the passing of Gary “Angry” Anderson. Anderson was the founder and lead singer of Australia’s Rose Tattoo since their inception in 1976. Anderson had recently been on tour

< < < < SO MANY SEASONS > > > > “What If… 42 Years Later” a True Story of Tragedy and Triumph by Stevie Rachelle

September 20, 2026

UPDATED: September 20th 2026 Hello, Stevie here… Just a quick note, I am re-sharing this story from a few years ago on my Brother Gib’s birth-date… he would have turned 67 today, but sadly with his untimely death he left the world just a few weeks after he turned 19. If you have followed or read any of my TUFF

BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November

September 16, 2026

HANOI ROCKS – All Photos By: Justin Thomas METAL SLUDGE / September 16th 2026 – Most every rock fan at some point in their life found out about the Finnish group Hanoi Rocks… we all watched as their influence was a huge part of the 80’s surge of Hair Metal and Glam Rock music. Hanoi Rocks fell short of having

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

September 14, 2026

Quiet Riot is…. Johnny Kelly (drums), Rudy Sarzo (bass), TBA (singer) and Alex Grossi (guitars) METAL SLUDGE / September 14th 2026 – In a brand-new social media post the band Quiet Riot have just uploaded and shared a band image with their next lead singer in a silhouette. The image includes classic bassist Rudy Sarzo, long-term-tenured guitarist Alex Grossi, Johnny Kelly

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

September 8, 2026

METAL SLUDGE / September 8th 2026 – Attention Southern California horror convention and rock n’ roll music fans… the Son of Monsterpalooza is coming to Burbank in October. The annual Son of Monsterpalooza convention returns Friday, Saturday and Sunday – October 9th, 10th and 11th 2026 – at the Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center for a 3-day weekend. Event

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

September 3, 2026

SCORPIONS postpone their ‘Coming Home to Las Vegas’ September 2026 residency to 2027 METAL SLUDGE / September 3rd 2026 – German rock legends SCORPIONS have officially postponed their up coming Las Vegas residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027. SCORPIONS were set to return to ‘PH Live‘ at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for their “Coming Home to Las Vegas” 2026 residency, which

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< < < RAY GUNS & GUITARS > > > Get On The Bus welcomes Steve Stevens who shares stories about Billy Idol, Michael Jackson and says both Jimi and Eddie brought monumental change to guitar

CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – July 18th 2000

WE STILL HAVE A RAT PROBLEM… Stephen Pearcy is making more than music as he continues to infest his Ratt brand into the algorithm and beyond

< < < < THE DUKE OF SPOOK > > > > Wednesday 13 to release ‘UnAlive at Pol’and’Rock 2025’ and drops first official video “I Walked With A Zombie” via Napalm Records

RIP … Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson Dead at 79

< < < < SO MANY SEASONS > > > > “What If… 42 Years Later” a True Story of Tragedy and Triumph by Stevie Rachelle

BOX SET ROCKS … Hanoi Rocks to release a 6LP (Vinyl) and 6CD box-set titled ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984’ via BMG in November

COMING SOON … Quiet Riot drops teaser photo on social media with the acronym ‘TBA’ across their new singer’s silhouette

< < < < < MÖTLEYPALÖÖZA > > > > > Son of Monsterpalooza will hit the Marriott Hotel/Convention Center in Burbank Calif. Oct. 9-11th 2026 with Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee appearing on Saturday

A FULL YEAR? > > > > SCORPIONS Postpone their 8-Show Las Vegas Residency with BUCKCHERRY until September 2027, the band issued a statement that reads: “Due to Unforeseen Circumstances”

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< < < RAY GUNS & GUITARS > > > Get On The Bus welcomes Steve Stevens who shares stories about Billy Idol, Michael Jackson and says both Jimi and Eddie brought monumental change to guitar

CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – July 18th 2000

WE STILL HAVE A RAT PROBLEM… Stephen Pearcy is making more than music as he continues to infest his Ratt brand into the algorithm and beyond

< < < < THE DUKE OF SPOOK > > > > Wednesday 13 to release ‘UnAlive at Pol’and’Rock 2025’ and drops first official video “I Walked With A Zombie” via Napalm Records

RIP … Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson Dead at 79

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CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – July 18th 2000

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