W.A.S.P.

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[…]

October 13, 2020

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali – Date: April 10th 2001

Metal Sludge — Taking a walk down memory lane with another Sludge Flashback from 2001. Today we revisit our 20 Questions with the late and great drummer, Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot. At the time, Kevin DuBrow was a big Metal Sludge fan and pushed Frankie to do our interview. Rip to both Kevin & Frankie… Metal Sludge will continue to help keep your music and memory alive and well. Below is the exact interview[…]

August 22, 2020

WELL WRITTEN … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. writes a Touching Tribute about his friend Frankie Banali

Metal Sludge — In the hours following the passing of the great Frankie Banali a host of musicians have paid tribute. A man of few words, especially via social media, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawess has written about his 45 year friendship with Banali. Lawless paints an awesome story for the reader, and gives a glimpse into his friendship with the Quiet Riot drummer that dates back to 1975. The following was posted on the offical[…]

July 12, 2019

T.A.P.E. MACHINE … Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. has epic Lip-Sync failure during Swedish show

T.A.P.E. MACHINE Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. has epic Lip-Sync failure during Swedish show Metal Sludge –This week’s winner for a Lip-Sync failure.. goes to Blackie Lawless of the band W.A.S.P.. In a YouTube clip from a recent live W.A.S.P. in Sweden, Lawless drops the ball a few times during the band’s 1 hour set. Just past the 36 minute mark of the clip below, Lawless is several seconds late to the microphone. The video is[…]

May 4, 2017

SWIMMING SOBER … Chris Holmes films sequel to ‘The Metal Years’ pool interview, says he’s sober 20+ years

SWIMMING SOBER Chris Holmes films sequel to infamous ‘The Metal Years’ pool interview, says he’s sober 20+ years Blabbermouth — Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is perhaps best known for the infamous scene in the 1988 movie “The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years” in which he was interviewed while floating in a swimming pool, fully clothed and visibly quite intoxicated while his mother sat poolside. The interview stood out[…]

November 17, 2016

HOLMES SWEET HOLMES … Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has his own reality show

HOLMES SWEET HOLMES Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has his own reality show YouTube — Chris Holmes, former guitarist of WASP and currently in Europe with his new band Mean Man, invite the public to follow him, his wife Catherine Holmes and those around them all around Europe during their life. The idea is not a simple reality show, as they are very private persons and that is not enough reason to accept to share[…]

October 16, 2016

I WANNA BE SOMEBODY! Steve Riley ‘Never say never’ on a W.A.S.P. reunion with Lawless, Holmes and Piper

I WANNA BE SOMEBODY! Steve Riley ‘Never say never’ on a W.A.S.P. reunion with Lawless, Holmes and Piper L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley and guitarist Tracii Guns haven’t spoke since a falling-out in ’13, and Riley is OK with it saying “I Don’t Have Any Beef With Tracii Guns” LOS ANGELES, California — The feud has cooled, but they haven’t been in the same room together for more than three years since guitarist[…]

February 21, 2016

Jani Lane goes Vinyl with “Catch A Falling Star”

Jani Lane goes Vinyl with “Catch A Falling Star” covers LP Los Angeles — Deadline Cleopatra Records gives Jani Lane’s cover song catalog a new life with vinyl release “Catch A Falling Star”. The classic voice of Warrant had recorded several cover tunes for tribute records during the 90’s and early 2000’s. Now those tracks have been packaged and released on CD and Vinyl too. The vinyl craze has come full circle with many bigger artists releasing their[…]

February 14, 2016

YOU GIVE BARF A BAD NAME … Jon Bon Jovi vomited after making out with Lita Ford

YOU GIVE BARF A BAD NAME Jon Bon Jovi vomited after making out with Lita Ford NY Post — No one lived larger than sexy heavy-metal guitarist and singer Lita Ford. When Ford recorded her 1984 album, “Dancin’ on the Edge,” in New York, Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora were recording nearby, and would often hang out. After a night out at the club Traxx — with Ford’s best friend Toni and keyboardist Aldo[…]

June 18, 2014

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes; "I am half of W.A.S.P. and I was half of the situation. Even though I am not the voice, I was the driving force of that thing."

Former W.A.S.P. lead guitarist Chris Holmes; “I’m half of W.A.S.P. – I was half of the situation. Even though I am not the voice, I was the driving force of that thing.” Finland — Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes recently did an online video interview from his new home in Finland. The axe wielding madman talks about Blackie Lawless, the previous W.A.S.P. tours of Finland and gives his thoughts about the current state of[…]