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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[…]

March 14, 2022

SAD NEWS … Joey C. Jones of Sweet Savage fame is currently in a ‘Coma’ according to family member

Metal Sludge — Sad news to report, legendary rock frontman Joey C. Jones is currently in a coma. Jones has been battling cancer for a few years now and has continued the fight. The following messages were posted on social media by his daughter Jade Jones late last week and this morning. “I will be taking over my dads phone for the time being. He is not able to call or text anymore and I’m[…]

March 12, 2022

GUNS N’ PORN … RIP Magazine’s Lonn Friend talks about the Sunset Strip, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica and starting out as a Porn Journalist

Metal Sludge — In a newly uploaded video interview, longtime RIP Magazine Editor Lonn Friend talks to 80’s Metal Recycle Bin. Friend goes into detail on a plethora of subjects ranging from his first meeting with Metallica, to Guns N’ Roses and his early start in business working for Porn publisher Larry Flynt. “Hey, you guys are Metallica?” said Friend to Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield as they stood outside the Rainbow Bar & Grill[…]

March 11, 2022

(NOT) BACK FOR MORE … Stephen Pearcy says: “RATT will never play again!”

Metal Sludge — The voice of Ratt has just dropped a bomb on the band’s fans…. Stephen Pearcy says: “Ratt will never play again. You might never see Ratt again, that would be it.” Pearcy is the founder, frontman and chief song-writer of Ratt, and has given an exclusive in-person interview with Jason Green of the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast. Pearcy who turns 66 this year talks about the band’s history, current[…]

March 8, 2022

PACKAGE TOUR … Skid Row, Warrant, Winger and Quiet Riot team up for ‘LIVE TO ROCK’ 2022 Summer Tour

Blabbermouth — SKID ROW and WARRANT will join forces this spring and summer for the “Live To Rock” tour. The trek is scheduled to kick off on April 30 in Ashland, Kentucky and conclude on September 15 in Lynn, Massachusetts. Support on select shows will come from QUIET RIOT, WINGER and Lita Ford. SKID ROW and WARRANT “Live To Rock” 2022 tour dates: April 30 @ Paramount Arts Center – Ashland, KY (Skid Row, Warrant[…]

March 2, 2022

SPROUT AT THE DEVIL … Smokin’ Rock n’ Roll ready for 2022 season, Rock n’ Roll themed Food Trucks

Metal Sludge — Todd “Chase” Chaisson and Billy Morris give Facebook followers an update about the 2022 Food Truck season for Cleveland Ohio. Tuff bassist Chaisson and lead guitarist Morris started their own Food Truck operation back in 2015 branding it Smokin’ Rock n’ Roll. The guys have since launched a second and third vehicle, to promote their ever growing popularity and award winning BBQ. Metal Sludge have covered SRn’R before, with our 2015 story[…]

March 1, 2022

QUEENSWRONG … Scott Rockenfield unloads on both Queensryche singers; Geoff Tate and Todd La Torre in new social media rants

Metal Sludge — Rock drummer Scott Rockenfield has posted some choice words on his official Facebook today about Queensryche and the group’s current and former singer. Rockenfield who is a founding member of the group dating back to 1982, has taken to social media with a pair of rants aimed at both Todd La Torre and Geoff Tate. The first post was directed at the current frontman La Torre. Rockenfield writes: “just a little bit[…]