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RIP … Chris Hager former Rough Cutt and Ratt guitarist Dead at 67

“I am very saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend, guitarist and musician Christopher (Chris) Hager today.” — Stephen Pearcy LOS ANGELES, California — Today we’re breaking some very unfortunate news as we report the passing of rock guitarist Chris Hager. Hager was a founding member of Mickey Ratt in San Diego with Stephen Pearcy after the

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FLASHBACK … Tuff sign license deal with Rhino Entertainment to release “What Comes Around Goes Around” remastered for 30th Anniversary

METAL SLUDGE FLASHBACK May 14th 2025 Hello Sludge faithful… I am re-sharing here to today May 14th – on the Anniversary – of the release of our TUFF debut on Atlantic Records. This article celebrates when I first announced signing an official licensing deal with Rhino Entertainment / Warner Music Group to reissue TUFF “What Comes Around Goes Around” (Atlantic

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LATE ADDITION … Boardwalk Rock Festival welcomes Rob Zombie to Sat. May 17th lineup after Alice In Chains cancels all remaining 2025 shows

“While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean’s health is our top priority at this moment. Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.” — Alice In Chains issues statement regarding the cancellation of their remaining 2025 schedule OCEANSIDE, Maryland — The Boardwalk Rock Festival has taken a few hits in their lineup over

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ST. LOUIS ROYALTY … Frankie Muriel releases new video “Those Were The Nights” Reflecting on his Youth and the Days in Kingofthehill

“This song came from a place of reflection, standing at the crossroads of looking ahead while finally starting to look back. It’s a toast to the moments when life felt limitless, when all you had to do was believe.” — Frankie Muriel on his new video “Those Were The Nights” VIDEO NEWS — The Gateway Arch, the Mississippi River and

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