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September 2, 2021

DEF JOVI … DMK drops catchy new single “Drive or Crash” and Singer Scotty Dunbar gives Sludge the scoop

LOS ANGELES — With a hot new single called “Drive or Crash” and a determination to make an impact in Rock or die trying, DMK might be the most promising thing to come from Boston since the Celtics, The group is led by singer Scotty Dunbar and is the new song is produced by the mighty Steve Brown (Trixter/Def Leppard fill-in), and we believe Joe Elliot would fully approve of this mid-tempo rock track that[…]

September 1, 2021

WHERE IS F? … Kevin DuBrow talks about Nikki Sixx not knowing his instrument during Quiet Riot audition

Metal Sludge — In a recently uploaded audio clip to Youtube, an interview with the late Quiet Riot vocalist Kevin DuBrow details some of the band’s early history on the Sunset Strip club scene. The clip was just added to Youtube on August 28th 2021, and according to Full In Bloom music, the audio is from a cassette tape (recorded) interview with DuBrow shortly before his death. DuBrow on the band London: “They were just[…]

August 31, 2021

KISSED AGAIN … Gene Simmons tests Positive for Covid-19, several more Kiss concerts postponed

Blabbermouth — Gene Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19. The KISS bassist/vocalist’s diagnosis comes less than a week after his bandmate Paul Stanley revealed that he had also contracted the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, forcing the postponement of three shows on the group’s “End Of The Road” farewell tour. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 31), KISS released the following statement: “KISS will postpone their next four tour dates. While Paul Stanley recently tweeted that[…]

August 29, 2021

I HATE ME … Wolfgang Van Halen admits to self-hatred: “I’ve hated me WAY longer than the internet dickheads have”

Metal Sludge — In a recent post on his official Twitter page, Wolfgang Van Halen has admitted to hating himself. A recent story by Loud Wire ran a headline stating Wolfgang Van Halen has shut down the Van Halen covers request by fans, with the following: ‘I’m Not F***in’ Playing ‘Panama’ for You Guys.’ The Mammoth WVH singer and songwriter took to his Twitter and replied to someone’s Tweet regarding that article. The comment from[…]

August 28, 2021

EXCLUSIVE NEWS … Eric Brittingham will be absent from the Bret Michaels Band’s touring dates for rest of 2021

Metal Sludge — The Bret Michaels Band has just announced exclusively to Metal Sludge that their newest touring member will be ‘Stormin’ Norman Voss. Voss will replace the band’s bassist Eric Brittingham (Cinderella) who is taking a leave of absence for what is perceived to be the rest of 2021. The band’s long-time guitarist and music director Pete Evick, has reached out to Metal Sludge directly with their official announcement. Brittingham has been playing with[…]

August 27, 2021

SPIT IT UP … Paul Stanley filmed as he Spits multiple Guitar Picks into the Crowd at recent Kiss show (video)

Metal Sludge — Fan filmed footage recently uploaded to Youtube shows Kiss frontman Paul Stanley spitting guitar picks into the crowd. The clip clearly shows Stanley putting several guitar picks in his mouth and then leaning forward and launching them with his mouth into the front rows of a recent Kiss concert. This is a bit ironic as the band has been standing behind clear plexiglass for their recent paid meet n’ greets with fans.[…]

August 26, 2021

STAR CHILD … Paul Stanley Tests Positive For COVID-19, KISS Concert Canceled

TMZ — Paul Stanley has tested positive for COVID-19, and now KISS won’t be taking the stage for a scheduled concert in Pennsylvania … TMZ has learned. Sources close to Paul tell TMZ … the KISS lead singer is fully vaccinated and feeling fine despite testing positive. But, nonetheless, the band still had to call it quits on their show at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, PA. There were rumblings on Twitter Paul[…]

August 25, 2021

SORRY BRO … Kiss bassist Gene Simmons Apologizes to David Lee Roth: “I am so Sorry and Ashamed”

Ultimate Classic Rock — Kiss cofounder Gene Simmons has apologized to former Van Halen singer David Lee Roth for comments made in a recent Rolling Stone interview. Simmons said he is “ashamed” for having hurt Roth’s feelings. When asked whether or not Roth would once again be opening for Kiss on the band’s current tour, Simmons said the singer would not be joining them on the road. He then implied that Roth was no longer the artist he once was. “It bears noting[…]

August 25, 2021

BE SOMEBODY TOO … Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate issues new single “Wanna Be Somebody”

Metal Sludge — Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate has just issued a new single from his forthcoming 2022 full-length album “Hell, CA.” “Wanna Be Somebody” is the latest new music from the Love/Hate singer and solo artist Jizzy Pearl. The following is courtesy of his record label Golden Robot Records. ————————————————– JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘WANNA BE SOMEBODY’ Raised during the 80’s debauchery on the Sunset Strip and still going strong in 2021 – JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE presents[…]

August 23, 2021

TAILS YOU LOSE … WBS, Inc. loses lawsuit, judgement issued and ordered to pay RATT $2,002,005.08

Metal Sludge — After a few years in and out of court, the WBS, Inc. Vs: RATT lawsuit has an update as of August 6th. According to online documents courtesy of Leagle it is noted that WBS, Inc., has been ordered to pay RATT over (2) two-million dollars. WBS, Inc. is a California Corporation in which Bobby Blotzer was partnered in, a founding member of and served as the former WBS president. “WBS — short[…]