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WHAT COULD GO WRONG … Marq Torien of BulletBoys is joining the Vinnie Vincent Invasion for a special Shredd Weekend performance

Metal Sludge — Fans of Vinnie Vincent and BulletBoys will be elated to learn that Marq Torien will be a featured guest at the VINNIE VINCENT INVASION Shredd Weekend show next month. Vincent took to social media to make the announcement with a post sharing an image of Torien and a related message. (see screen capture below) The Shredd Weekend listening party will take place on May 19th and May 20th in Nashville Tennessee at[…]

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CLEANSED … Bobbie Brown in depth on finding God, recent Life Battles with Drugs, a Stalker Stealing her Identity, Having a Seizure, Shaving her Head and her 8 Hour Divine Intervention

“Now I really feel like I have a clarity. With a whole new spin on it. This is definitely something I wasn’t looking for. I didn’t know about, and I had to go through this, to be like, you know, for God to go “Are you ready? Are you ready for this?” And it’s a powerful thing that happened, and it literally changed my life, my heart, my passion, my patience even.” — Bobbie Brown[…]

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FEELING THE NOIZE … Quiet Riot celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘Metal Health’ with Whisky concert

“This show was deeply emotional with Kevin’s mother and Frankie’s wife, Regina, both there.” – Rudy Sarzo LOS ANGELES – Forty years of glam metal goes by in a flash of pyro, a crash of a drum cymbal, a blink of heavy mascara – if you’re having fun, that is. So Quiet Riot is doing just that. It’s been 40 years since “Metal Health” went No. 1 — arguably the most important rock record since[…]

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UPDATE … Night Ranger frontman Jack Blades had “Stent” put in after Hospitalization says source

Metal Sludge — As many know Jack Blades of Night Ranger was hospitalized last week and it was serious enough for the band to miss last weekend’s 3-pack of concerts. Blades is rumored to have had some type of heart condition that landed him in the hospital. One insider close to the Night Ranger camp has told Metal Sludge directly that Blades even had to have a stent put in. The statement below regarding Blades[…]

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THANK YOU … Bill Gazzarri was the Godfather of the Sunset Strip, a True Legend and an Icon of one of the Biggest Music Scenes to ever exist

Bill Gazzarri 1924-1991 Wow… just wow! Today I received a message in one of my social media inboxes that brought the BIGGEST smile to my face and I honestly got chills when I saw the attachment. Call me weird, but this photo of Bill Gazzarri and I made me so happy… I cannot tell you exactly why… but it did. Maybe it’s because I am older now and continue to reflect on how fortunate I[…]

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RIP … Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny Dead at 59 after Suffering Brain Hemorrhage

Metal Sludge — Sad news as we report the sudden passing of Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny. Swinny, 59, was a founding member of the group and was admitted yesterday to an I.C.U. at a hospital while on tour after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Blabbermouth writes: “SALIVA shared a statement on Facebook in which the band said that Swinny had been found on Tuesday morning “in medical distress.” Paramedics were called and the musician was transported[…]

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IT’S SO EASY … Former GN’R guitarist Gilby Clarke continues to Rock N’ Roll – Live Review

“Remember, we had a break there for a couple of years, and it was rough on all of us musicians. It was rough. It really was. It’s great to be back out playing live.”  — Gilby Clarke HIGHLAND, Calif. – Nearly three decades after a three-year stint in Guns N’ Roses, Gilby Clarke is still going strong.  The guitarist has continued to release successful solo albums, and over the years Clarke has worked with some[…]

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ROCKING & ROLLING … Ozzy Osbourne might just Unretire, considering Wheelchair tour

Metal Sludge — According to a new article found on The Sun, the inside scoop is that Ozzy Osbourne just might be returning to the stage. However, since The Prince of Darkness is limited in his ability to stand or walk for long periods, Ozzy might be rocking n’ rolling… in a wheelchair. The Sun writes: “The rocker, who has Parkinson’s disease, announced his retirement from touring and cancelled his No More Tours 2 run[…]

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HE DON’T CARE … Andrew Freeman on singing for Great White: “They Got Sneaky About It” and FireHouse: “Cj Snare Was Not Happy”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview on the This, That And The Other Radio Show and podcast, Andrew Freeman speaks his mind on a few of the projects he has recently sang for. Freeman was a guest on TT&TO with host Troy Patrick Farrell this past week and the journeyman singer has told listeners how he feels with seemingly no regrets boldly stating; “I just don’t care anymore.” A few direct quotes from[…]

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RIKI N’ ROLL … Cathouse founder and former MTV VJ Riki Rachtman is going on Tour but first tells Metal Sludge about his History with Drugs, Booze, Jail, Porn Stars and Rock Stars

“Is Axl here? How about Nikki? Taime? OK, I guess you’ll do!” — Riki Rachtman LOS ANGELES – Like a rock and roll butterfly, Riki Rachtman continues to evolve even if his preferred brand of sleaze rock remains tucked away neatly in a time capsule. The former Cathouse founder and MTV DJ is testing the waters with a spoken-word tour that’s selling out and getting rave reviews. Rachtman, 60, never rose above the club level[…]

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