Metal Sludge

Metal Sludge

Trending

All posts by

RAM IT DOWN … Rob Halford admits to trying to seduce a famous 80’s Rock Singer in his Hotel Room

Blabbermouth — Rob Halford says that he once tried to seduce former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di’Anno. The JUDAS PRIEST singer made the revelation in his upcoming autobiography, “Confess”, which has already been described by the U.K.’s The Telegraph as “one of the most candid and surprising memoirs of the year.” In the book, Halford recalls inviting Di’Anno back to his hotel room when MAIDEN supported PRIEST on a 1980 tour. Just prior to the trek, Di’Anno was quoted in a music paper as saying that that MAIDEN was going to “blow the bollocks off PRIEST” on[…]

Read More »

DON’T WANNA LET YOU GO … Alex Grossi talks about Quiet Riot going forward per Frankie Banali’s wishes

Metal Sludge — After the recent passing of Frankie Banali on August 20th, the Quiet Riot band have started to talk about what the future holds. Guitarist Alex Grossi recently posted on social media with a message to the fans: “So great to see the outpouring of support from all over the world with regard to Quiet Riot‘s anouncement to continue. “Since meeting Kevin DuBrow, Frankie Banali and Chuck Wright when I joined the band in 2004, I have experienced both[…]

Read More »

MESSAGE TO FANS … Don Dokken is unhappy with recent criticism of his live shows: “They can Kiss my @ss!”

Blabbermouth — DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken has pushed back against criticism of his band’s live performances, saying that people “don’t know” what he went through during his various health battles. In recent years, Don has been ruthlessly lambasted by fans after radiation treatments from a bout with stomach cancer and eventual vocal-cord surgery hurt his singing ability. The negative reviews were seemingly amplified after he underwent neck and spine surgery last November, leaving him unable to play guitar. Asked in[…]

Read More »

JOURNEY GONE WILD … Sebastian Bach sings “Oh Sherrie” Steve Perry quarantine cover

Blabbermouth — Sebastian Bach has recorded a quarantine cover version of former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry‘s 1984 solo hit “Oh Sherrie”. Bach uploaded the video to his social media, saying: “Bored in my house after seven months, decided to put on a record and sing a song for you. “For all you audiophiles out there, what you are hearing right here is my voice panned either to the left or the right or both of Steve Perry‘s voice which is in the[…]

Read More »

HOOKS THAT SELL … Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx sells 100% of his music catalog

Blabbermouth — Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, the first and only U.K.-listed investment company offering investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated intellectual property rights, and its investment adviser, The Family (Music) Limited, have announced that the company has acquired the music catalog of musician, songwriter and producer Nikki Sixx, best known as the founding member, bassist, and lead songwriter of MÖTLEY CRÜE. Hipgnosis has acquired 100% of Sixx‘s writer’s share of PRO income and writer’s Sound Exchange in respect[…]

Read More »

CRAZY SHAKE … Buckcherry recruit JetBoy’s Billy Rowe as new guitarist

Blabbermouth — BUCKCHERRY has recruited JETBOY‘s Billy Rowe (pictured) as its new guitarist. He joins the group as the replacement for Kevin Roentgen, who left BUCKCHERRY in July. Roentgen, who joined the California-based band in 2017, made his exit official in a social media post earlier this week. He wrote: “Bottom line, I made this decision to come off the road and spend more time with my family. The guys understood this, and for that I’m thankful. Though my wife and daughter[…]

Read More »

COVID CRISIS CRITICAL … Sebastian Bach implies to fans on Twitter that “Skid Row no longer exists”

Metal Sludge — Never one to mince words about his former band, Sebastian Bach has taken another shot at Skid Row. A fan on Twitter shared a question to fellow Tweeters asking: “Who are bands that no longer exist that you’ve seen live?” The fan answered his own question with: “The Clash. The Smiths. R.E.M.. Oasis. The Police. The Replacements. Jane’s Addiction. Van Halen. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.” Bach shared the question and answered:[…]

Read More »

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[…]

Read More »

RIP … Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali loses Pancreatic Cancer Battle, Dead at 68

Metal Sludge — Sadly we are reporting that Frankie Banali has died. Banali passed away last night (Thursday, August 20) at 7:18 p.m. in Los Angeles surrounded by his wife and daughter.  Banali has been battling pancreatic cancer since being diagnosed in the spring of 2019. Banali, 68, has been the foundation of Quiet Riot since their breakthrough ‘Metal Health’ record in 1983, and has given countless contributions to the music world for more than[…]

Read More »

Frankie Banali is Home from a 3 Week Stay in Hospital, where he suffered a Stroke & had 2 Blood Transfusions

Metal Sludge — The latest from Frankie Banali’s world is not the best news. Banali’s Facebook page posted an update over the weekend about his recent inactivity on social media. The message posted reads as follows: “Update: I spent the last 3 weeks in the hospital. Home now. Had 2 blood transfusions. I also had a stroke while there. I am rehabbing at home. Thank you for your concern and well wishes.” Banali who has[…]

Read More »