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<< HOLLYWOOD SCENESTERS >> Read about the Sunset Strip and Hollywood between 1976 & 1986 in this new 150 Page Coffee-Table Book from Ruben Blue of Rock City News

June 8, 2026

June 8th 2026 — The years have flown by, the scene has evolved and the streets of Hollywood California still bore (most of) the same names… but it will never be the same club scene again… At least not like it once was. However, there is a glimpse into the history books quite literally, that will bring you back to

P, P, P, P, Pussycat … Greg Steele talks Faster Pussycat, the Sunset Strip, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss and Praises Ace Frehley: “Those (guitar) Solos were like Vocals, just Amazing!”

May 18, 2026

“The first gig we did… there was a guy there dancing in front, it was like a Battle of the Bands… very first show we ever did and this guy was dancing… I kind of thought he was making fun of us but it turned out it was Axl (Rose).” — Greg Steele / Faster Pussycat classic guitarist MS NEWS

TALES FROM A CAT ….. Brent Muscat Shares Deep Dark Secrets on The Hair Metal Guru including Blowing $70k in a Year on Rx Drugs and how he Stole Money from His Kid’s Piggy Bank to Pay for his Habit

April 6, 2026

“Towards the end, then you start going down really fast… like, where I’m like outta my mind… and like, I can’t sleep, spending money, I’m like selling all my equipment. And I’m, draining my bank account. I can laugh about it now, but it’s like, ya know, I probably went through like, the last year, when I was at my

THE SUNSET STRIP … Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp announces next event with Tommy Lee & John 5 (Mötley Crüe), Buckcherry singer Josh Todd & Reb Beach (Winger)

March 2, 2026

NEW SITE – Update: We just relaunched the Metal Sludge website to bring you a Brighter, Cleaner and Slicker look going forward in 2026, this included several upgrades and we hope you like it. If you would like to help out… Please do so by clicking one of the Donate Banners. Thank You for your Support! HOLLYWOOD, California — The

THE ROXY … METAL HALL of FAME Awards Show hits the Sunset Strip with Inductees DeMartini, Rockett, Guns, Clarke and Holmes

January 28, 2026

‘The Roxy’ & ‘The Rainbow Bar & Grill’ on Sunset Strip share a parking lot and made for an amazing ‘Metal Hall of Fame’ Awards Show in Hollywood – January 21st 2026 / Photo By: Jeff Coggins HOLLYWOOD, California — Last week the Metal Hall of Fame awards show hit the Sunset Strip for their event and it was a

PURE ROCK 105.5 … KNAC set to celebrate 40th Anniversary at the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ on Sunset Strip

January 4, 2026

On January 8, 1986, KNAC 105.5 FM unleashed “Pure Rock” and detonated the music world. LOS ANGELES, California — This week will mark the 40th Anniversary since KNAC first launched their radio brand onto the airwaves and into the ears of hard rock and heavy metal fans across Southern California. Now, to celebrate the milestone the legendary station will hold

1/21/2026 … The Metal Hall of Fame is taking over Hollywood’s Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Roxy and The Viper Room

January 3, 2026

>>>The 2026 Inductees are; Chris Holmes, Rikki Rockett, Tracii Guns, Warren DeMartini and Gilby Clarke<<< HOLLYWOOD, California — The new year is off to a fast start and the Metal Hall of Fame is coming to the Sunset Strip on January 21st 2026. The Annual event has a killer lineup that includes an awesome list of new inductees that includes;

LOVE/HATE Featuring JON E LOVE announce “Whisky” show on the Sunset Strip March 21st 2026

December 15, 2025

Love/Hate Featuring Jon E Love live in concert @ “Whisky” Saturday March 21st 2026 LOS ANGELES, California — It appears that the rock n’ roll world now has 2 different Love/Hate bands vying for the crown. Love/Hate Featuring Jon E Love will be happening on Saturday March 21st 2026 at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood

THEY REUNITED AGAIN … BulletBoys classic lineup have officially reunited, Marq Torien, Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vencent & Jimmy D’Anda are back

December 15, 2025

BulletBoys live in concert @ “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunday December 28th 2025 HOLLYWOOD, California — Wait… has Hell just froze over… or is it just in the Midwest that it’s that cold? Either way, for those keeping score… it appears that the BulletBoys have kissed and made up once again. And not just 1 or 2 of them, but in fact

NO THANK YOU > > > Riki Rachtman: “I am Declining my Induction into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame”

December 8, 2025

“In my opinion, I should not be in before those bands.” — Riki Rachtman LOS ANGELES, California — Riki Rachtman has come out today and is officially declining being inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame. Rachtman, 60, was born and raised in Los Angeles and was part of the prime Sunset Strip era that created much of what music

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<< HOLLYWOOD SCENESTERS >> Read about the Sunset Strip and Hollywood between 1976 & 1986 in this new 150 Page Coffee-Table Book from Ruben Blue of Rock City News

P, P, P, P, Pussycat … Greg Steele talks Faster Pussycat, the Sunset Strip, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss and Praises Ace Frehley: “Those (guitar) Solos were like Vocals, just Amazing!”

TALES FROM A CAT ….. Brent Muscat Shares Deep Dark Secrets on The Hair Metal Guru including Blowing $70k in a Year on Rx Drugs and how he Stole Money from His Kid’s Piggy Bank to Pay for his Habit

THE SUNSET STRIP … Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp announces next event with Tommy Lee & John 5 (Mötley Crüe), Buckcherry singer Josh Todd & Reb Beach (Winger)

THE ROXY … METAL HALL of FAME Awards Show hits the Sunset Strip with Inductees DeMartini, Rockett, Guns, Clarke and Holmes

PURE ROCK 105.5 … KNAC set to celebrate 40th Anniversary at the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ on Sunset Strip

1/21/2026 … The Metal Hall of Fame is taking over Hollywood’s Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Roxy and The Viper Room

LOVE/HATE Featuring JON E LOVE announce “Whisky” show on the Sunset Strip March 21st 2026

THEY REUNITED AGAIN … BulletBoys classic lineup have officially reunited, Marq Torien, Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vencent & Jimmy D’Anda are back

NO THANK YOU > > > Riki Rachtman: “I am Declining my Induction into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame”

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* 40 YEARS of PUSSY 1986/2026 * Faster Pussycat are ready for Fall Tour of the U.K., Spain, Germany and Italy with Blacklist Union and Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale

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GO BABY DRIVER … Gene Simmons and Wife Shannon Sued Over 2024 Sunset Boulevard Car Accident in Los Angeles