Steve Lynch

CHECK OUT ….. The Hair Metal Guru recent interviews w/ Jaime St. James, Brian Forsythe, Jeff Scott Soto, Alex Grossi, Bobbie Brown, Chris Slade, Zinny Zan and Stevie Rachelle

THE HAIR METAL GURU — The internet has a ton of podcasts and video shows, but here at Metal Sludge we look to turn you onto some of the better options out there. One of those, is our friend Anthony Bryant and his The Hair Metal Guru YouTube channel. Bryant, a former military veteran served duty in the Middle East

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40 YEARS LATER … Autograph classic voice Steve Plunkett has just released “Turn Up The Radio – 2025”

“Now, for the 40th anniversary, I wanted to ‘Sign In Again’ with all-new recordings and a 2025 sonic take.“ — Steve Plunkett on re-recording the Autograph debut as a solo release NEW MUSIC NEWS — The classic Autograph voice and frontman Steve Plunkett has just released a brand new 2025 version of the band’s signature song “Turn Up The Radio.”

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AUTOGRAPH … Steve Lynch: “I would say that being sued by guys we hired to play in a band that I co-founded in 1984… was an unpleasant experience to say the least.”

“Fortunately, I was able to hire the exceptional law firm of Lewis Roca, spearheaded by Warren Bleeker, who also successfully handled Traci Guns’ trademark case, and Eric Kohli of counsel. Right from the onset, they were very confident in the merits of my position, to which I filed a countersuit.” — Steve Lynch of Autograph Metal Sludge — The legal

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LAWSUIT SETTLED … AUTOGRAPH family feud has finally ended with the two sides settling their differences (Read their statements here)

“I am pleased to confirm that I will have all rights to the AUTOGRAPH name, trademarks, and logo.” — Steve Lynch Metal Sludge — After a back n’ forth legal battle, the Autograph family feud has finally come to an end. In short, the band who have been performing as Autograph in recent years, will now be called Autograph Beyond.

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BAND NEWS … Autograph co-founder and guitarist Steve Lynch updates followers with what he calls an “Important legal VICTORY”

“With this important legal VICTORY, we would like to thank first and foremost our Autograph Family – our incredible Fans!” — Steve Lynch – Autograph co-founder / guitarist Metal Sludge — Fresh news from the Autograph world has hit the wire in the last 24 hours. Steve Lynch, a founding member, the group’s primary guitarist and co-songwriter for more than

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Autograph Singer and Drummer React To Co-Founder Steve Lynch’s Recent Social Media Blog About the Group’s On-Going Legal Dispute

Metal Sludge — In the on-going Autograph legal dispute between original guitarist/co-founder Steve Lynch and the current vocalist (Simon Daniels) and drummer (Marc Wieland) we’re bringing you the latest from the Daniels‘ side. Metal Sludge first brought you this back on November 14th 2022 with our article: “TURN UP THE LAWSUIT … Original Guitarist and Co-Founder Steve Lynch: “The legal

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Autograph Founding Guitarist Steve Lynch Update To Fans: “Daniel Simoni and Marc Weiland have Now Sued the Beloved Widow of Randy Rand”

Metal Sludge — In the latest saga involving the 80’s band Autograph it appears there are some new developments. According to founding guitarist Steve Lynch, the current singer Simon Daniels (real name Daniel Simoni) and drummer Marc Weiland have now filed a lawsuit against Randy Rand‘s widow, Regina Rand. Lynch took to his Facebook earlier today (January 4th 2023) with

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TURN UP THE LAWSUIT … Original Guitarist and Co-Founder Steve Lynch: “The legal process is fully engaged” against his Former group Autograph, Hints at New (real) Version

Metal Sludge — Autograph original guitarist and co-founder Steve Lynch has spoken out on the current state of his former band. Lynch, 67, left Autograph back in 2019 writing to fans on his official Facebook page (July 28th 2019): “I am officially leaving Autograph. I am on a new journey musically and I want to explore new musical ideas with

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RIP … Autograph bassist Randy Rand, Dead at 71

Metal Sludge — Sad news from the world of rock n’ roll. Randy Rand has died. Rand, 71, was the bassist of the band Autograph. A statement from the band was released today that reads in part: “It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts to announce the unexpected passing of our cherished friend and founding member of Autograph, Randy

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AUTOMETH … Steve Lynch says ex-Autograph drummer Keni Richards was Addicted to Heroin, possibly Meth, involved with people who “Killed him”

Sleazeroxx — Former Autograph guitarist Steve Lynch was recently interviewed by Jason Green (Sin City Rejects bassist, Sin City Sinners manager, ex-Ratt (Bobby Blotzer version) manager) for the Waste Some Time With Jason Green podcast. Lynch was one of the founding members of Autograph back in 1983 and played on all of their best known albums including Sign In Please (1984), That’s The

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