Sunset Strip

June 19, 2018

PUSSY-A-GO-GO … Faster Pussycat launches summer tour at Whisky with Permacrush

PUSSY-A-GO-GO Faster Pussycat launches summer tour at Whisky with Permacrush HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — For a band with the word “faster” in its name, Faster Pussycat is in it for the long haul. The iconic glam act is touring extensively once again throughout the summer, and the fivesome got back into the swing of things Friday, June 15 with a launch-off concert at The Whisky before a capacity crowd. “We look forward to playing[…]

June 1, 2018

THE STRUTS ON THE STRIP … The Struts sell-out 4 nights at The Roxy Theatre on Sunset Strip

THE STRUTS ON THE STRIP The Struts sell-out 4 nights at The Roxy Theatre on Sunset Strip By: Mike Skillsky HOLLYWOOD, California — After a brief 3 days off from the stage, The Struts returned with a vengeance Tuesday night in the first of four sold-out shows at the world famous Roxy Theatre in Hollywood. Billed as The Struts on the Strip, this brief residency reminds me of my own musical formative years when bands like[…]

February 6, 2018

L.A. MAN … Jizzy Pearl reflects on audition for THE DOORS movie and DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION

L.A. MAN Jizzy Pearl reflects on audition for THE DOORS movie and DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION PART II: The Metal Years HOLLYWOOD, California — Jizzy Pearl has taken to social media in recent weeks to tell fans some of his personal war stories from the past. The latest from the Love/Hate frontman is the singer reflecting on the cult classic DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION PART II: The Metal Years. Pearl talks about attending the premiere[…]

August 25, 2017

BULLET TRIO … 3 former BulletBoys to play first ever Hollywood show as Lies, Deceit & Treachery

BULLET TRIO 3 former BulletBoys to play first ever Hollywood show as Lies, Deceit & Treachery HOLLYWOOD, California — Lies, Deceit & Treachery will play their first ever Hollywood show on September 1st 2017 at the “Whisky“. The former BulletBoys members have performed select shows in recent years since forming but this will be their first appearance on the Sunset Strip. Lies, Deceit & Treachery are Mick Sweda (guitars), Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D’Anda (drums)[…]

June 30, 2017

SUNSET STRIP REMEMBERED … METAL SLUDGE dives in with former Pair-A-Dice drummer Daz Bash

SUNSET STRIP REMEMBERED METAL SLUDGE dives in with former Pair-A-Dice drummer Daz Bash LOS ANGELES — In our ever-lasting rock and roll thirst for all things Sunset Strip, we bring you an official interview with drummer Daz Bash from former Hollywood hopefuls Pair-A-Dice from the old scene. Everyone thought Pair-A-Dice would be the next Warrant. Didn’t happen. The band looked great in photographs, yet Pair-A-Dice has just as many teeth in their music as[…]

April 24, 2017

COME ON, FEEL THE BOW … Quiet Riot, Black N’ Blue and Jetboy rock the Rainbow, plus Tom Keifer at Whisky

COME ON, FEEL THE BOW Quiet Riot, Black N’ Blue and Jetboy rock the Rainbow, followed by Tom Keifer at the Whisky HOLLYWOOD, Calif., USA — The 45th annual Rainbow anniversary party took a big step up this year with Quiet Riot performing live before an overflow crowd iin the parking lot to cap an all-day event of live music and $8 beers. Then the celebration kicked up one more gear with[…]

April 19, 2017

DRIVE YOU CRAZY, DRIVE YOU MAD … METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Quiet Riot star Frankie Banali 20 Questions

DRIVE YOU CRAZY, DRIVE YOU MAD METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: 20 questions with Quiet Riot star Frankie Banali Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — When he first found the limelight in 1983, Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali had already played the US Festival before a California crowd of nearly a half-million, and he was No. 1 on the Billboard album charts with “Metal Health,” roundly regarded as among the greatest debuts in the history of recorded music. That was three-plus[…]

February 5, 2017

L.A. GROOVE … Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley rocks Saban Theatre with Enuff Z’Nuff as support

L.A. GROOVE Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley rocks Saban Theatre with Enuff Z’Nuff as support Bonus Report: Jack Russell’s Great White at Whisky on Sunset Strip LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA — We’re sitting with Chip Z’Nuff backstage Friday at the massive Saban Theatre on famed Wilshire Boulevard. It’s smoky and busy, as various rock stars from the biggest (Gene Simmons and John 5) to the smallest (Keith St. John) — ha ha, totally kidding, Keith —[…]

May 10, 2016

Riki Rachtman; ‘I don’t want to do another rock festival. I can do better’

‘I don’t want to do another rock festival. I can do better’ METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Cathouse founder Riki Rachtman speaks out LOS ANGELES — After his successful and utterly ambitious Cathouse Live event last summer in California that featured top performers like Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach and Kiss’ Ace Frehley, everyone is openly wondering what the great rock and roll entrepreneur Riki Rachtman is going to do next.[…]

April 24, 2016

WELCOME TO THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE … The 14th annual reunion is set for Viper Room

WELCOME TO THE BLACKBOARD JUNGLE REUNION — WE GOT FUN AND GAMES The 14th annual reunion also features Swingin Thing, Image Nation and Brent Muscat’s Alley Cats on May 28 at Viper Room in L.A. LOS ANGELES — Fourteen years ago, Hollywood underground rock favs Blackboard Jungle staged a reunion that was so successful, the band decided to do it again. And again. Blackboard Jungle never stopped, actually. The foursome gets together for one night at[…]