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March 22, 2022

RETURN TO ZERO … The Zeros’ mega comeback, those Zany Purple Haired Rockers 30 years later at ‘Whisky’

LOS ANGELES – It’s been 30 years since glam legends the Zeros painted The Whisky purple in celebration of being the Sunset Strip’s biggest band, and the group returned Friday in full regalia to the sheer delight of a near-capacity crowd who sang along to all the old hits like “Love’s Not Fair” and “Pina Colada Bang.” For the first time in a long time, Sammy Serious, Danny Dangerous, Joe Normal and Mr Insane did[…]

March 21, 2022

FALLING OFF THE WAGON … Don Dokken to Jack Russell: “I hate to say it Jack, if you’re listening to this, but you’re just not healthy enough”

Metal Sludge — In our 3rd article about Jack Russell in the last week, it seems that there is a new piece to the puzzle on his recent health scare. Don Dokken has went on record to say that Russell has fallen off the wagon and (is) “drinking again, taking pills” since the recent airing of the REELZ documentary “The Guest List.“ Dokken was a guest on The Classic Metal Show over the weekend and[…]

March 20, 2022

BASS, BBQ AND TUFF … Todd ‘Chase’ Chaisson on opening for Poison in the early days, a Family of Bassists and his Rock n’ Roll Food Truck company

Metal Sludge — In a new episode of the Straight To Video Podcast with Rob Lane, the guest is Tuff bassist Todd ‘Chase’ Chaisson. Lane talks to Chaisson about everything from his life growing up in Arizona in a house full of bassists to his food truck business in Ohio. Chaisson who early on adapted the shortened nickname of Chase, also talks about the band’s early days which included opening for some hot shot band[…]

March 20, 2022

ONCE BITTEN, TWICE COVID … Jack Russell says he has Covid again, his 2nd bout in less than a month and Metal Sludge have some questions?

Metal Sludge — Jack Russell of Jack Russell’s Great White says he has Covid. Metal Sludge reported on Friday March 18th that Russell was ill and had to be taken to an area hospital upon arriving in Minnesota. Russell was not admitted, however Metal Sludge have multiple sources confirming, that the singer was in-fact taken to Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet Minnesota for evaluation. Russell flew from Denver to Minneapolis, and then boarded a connecting[…]

March 18, 2022

VERY ILL … Jack Russell taken to area Hospital in Minnesota, his illness is unknown and tonight’s JRGW show has officially been canceled

Metal Sludge — A handful of insider tips have just hit the Metal Sludge inbox about Jack Russell. First off, Jack Russell’s Great White will not be playing tonight Friday March 18th 2022 at the ‘Black Bear Casino Resort” in Carlton Minnesota. Russell and his band were scheduled to appear with the Bret Michaels Band, Vixen and Liliac. According to a source Russell himself was in the hospital earlier today after arriving by plane in[…]

March 18, 2022

NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD GUY … Pete Evick releases his cover of “99 Red Balloons” and it rocks

Metal Sludge — In a rock n’ roll world that is full of, well… rock n’ roll, heavy metal and hard rock, sometimes a change is good. That change today, is a pop rock cover by a rock n’ roll guy, of the 80’s MTV hit song “99 Luft Balloons”, or as the English version sings, “99 Red Balloons.” Pete Evick is a name that has been floating around the last 20 years or so[…]

March 17, 2022

WISE MAN, WISE WORDS … W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless shares his view on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Metal Sludge — While this website doesn’t look to be political in any context, there comes a time and a place, that certain subjects need covering. Today we’re covering such a subject, the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Below we are sharing the words of Blackie Lawless from the band W.A.S.P.. Lawless has penned a deep and meaningful letter about that current situation and we think it’s worth reading. Below are Blackie’s words as shared via[…]

March 16, 2022

SUNSET STRIPPED … Jizzy Pearl looks back at Sunset Strip, the bands & driving Naughty Girls to private gigs

Metal Sludge — Rock n’ roll veteran frontman Jizzy Pearl has stepped out onto a new platform with the launch of his own Youtube channel JPearlTV. Pearl has recently joined the vlog world to share his thoughts on the past, present and future related to his rock n’ roll life. Along with a handful of self-published books, Pearl just dropped his 6th solo CD “Hell, CA” via Golden Robot Records. And let us not forget,[…]

March 15, 2022

I’M OVER IT … Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo on idea of a reunion with Sebastian Bach: “We attempted… we couldn’t even get past the point of simple texting”

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo was asked how he feels about people still calling for a reunion with the band’s former singer Sebastian Bach. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, it’s been 23 years [since SKID ROW reformed], so to say that I’m over it would be an understatement. We attempted [a reunion] slightly [back in 2016]. We dipped our toes[…]

March 14, 2022

THIS 1’S FOR JOEY … Wednesday 13 ready for “20 Years Of Fear” headlining tour, dedicates tour to Joey Jordison

Metal Sludge — The evil glam ghoul Wednesday 13 is geared up and ready to hit the road. 13 will embark on a 6 week, 35 date tour across the U.S., his first headlining tour in 4 years. The shock rocker checked in with Metal Sludge and told us firsthand: “This is my first tour since the pandemic and it starts next Wednesday.” 13 also says: “This 1 is for Joey” and dedicates the tour[…]