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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[…]

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RIP … Mario Maglieri owner of the Rainbow Bar & Grill has died

RIP Mario Maglieri owner of the Rainbow Bar & Grill has died HOLLYWOOD, California — Mario Maglieri has died. Metal Sludge reached out to and confirmed with staff from both the ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go” and “Rainbow Bar And Grill” that it is true, Maglieri has passed away. The club’s official twitter posted a message just minutes ago that reads in part; “Dear Rainbow friends and family, it is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved Mario[…]

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INVESTORS BEWARE! Rock promoter Gabe Reed arrested by FBI, being held in Texas jail

INVESTORS BEWARE Rock promoter Gabe Reed arrested by FBI, being held in Texas jail     LOS ANGELES, California — Industry sources are buzzing with the news that yet another rock promoter has come under fire for alleged fraudulent business practices. Rock promoter Gabriel Martin Reed, known as Gabe Reed was arrested on Saturday April 29th in Collin County Texas. An inmate search notes Reed, 46, was arrested and released. However, he was released to the[…]

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OUCH … Stephen Pearcy; “What we really wanted to do was just put the (our) foot… up somebody’s ass!”

OUCH! Stephen Pearcy; “What we really wanted to do was just put the (our) foot… up somebody’s ass!”   From The Road —  Ratt made a triumphant return to the East Coast over the recent week. The Southern California based band strung together shows throughout the Tri-state area making a statement that they are indeed back for more. The run was highlighted with a stop at the annual M3 Music Festival in Columbia Maryland. Other stops for the[…]

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KNOTTS BLOODY FARM … METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Steel Panther singer Michael Starr aids bleeding accident victim at amusement park

KNOTTS BLOODY FARM METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Steel Panther singer Michael Starr aids bleeding accident victim at amusement park     LOS ANGELES, California — It’s one thing to be a rock star on stage, but to be one on your day off is even more cool. Meet Michael Starr. He gets Metal Sludge’s vote for hero of the year by saving a man’s life just recently at a California amusement park before a crowd of[…]

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FASTER POLEYCAT … Ted Poley joins Faster Pussycat at M3 Rock Festival, pneumonia sidelines Taime Downe

FASTER POLEYCAT Ted Poley joins Faster Pussycat at M3 Rock Festival, pneumonia sidelines Taime Downe   COLUMBIA, Maryland — Faster Pussycat pulls out all stops and performs set without the band’s leader, founder and vocalist Taime Downe. As reported by Metal Sludge Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe has been hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Faster Pussycat have been on tour and due to Downe’s condition had to cancel their Thursday night show in Pennsylvania. The band also tweeted their M3 Rock[…]

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METAL SLUDGE’s 10 QUESTIONS … Meet Alex Hill from Aussie band iDunno

  METAL SLUDGE’s 10 QUESTIONS Meet Alex Hill from Aussie band iDunno   Metal Sludge re-installs “10 Questions” today, so who is on first? iDunno. If you’re ready to say “third base,” you are as old as we are. But alas, back to iDunno, a up and coming hard-rock band from all the way down under in Australia. Here we go.   1, How do people get a chance to enjoy your band? Here is your[…]

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NO3 … Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe hospitalized with severe pneumonia, band ‘unsure’ of M3 appearance

  NO3 Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe hospitalized with severe pneumonia, band ‘unsure’ of M3 appearance UPDATE: Taime Downe has severe case of pneumonia   Friday April 28th 2017 —  A brand new tweet by Faster Pussycat guitarist Ace Von Johnson has confirmed singer Taime Downe is still being held in a hospital. The latest from the band says their singer has “a severe case of pneumonia”. The post also notes that the group is “unsure” about their[…]

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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[…]

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RATT RAGE … Bobby Blozter’s current frontman and Ex-Quiet Riot vocalist Seann Nicols drops ‘Road Rage’ single

RATT RAGE Bobby Blozter’s current frontman and Ex-Quiet Riot vocalist Seann Nicols drops ‘Road Rage’ single   Blabbermouth – Seann Nicols (a.k.a. Sheldon Tarsha), former frontman of QUIET RIOT and current singer for Bobby Blotzer‘s version of RATT, has released a solo single called “Road Rage”, along with a brand new lyric video. The track — originally slated for release as part of the “Road Rage” album Nicols recorded with QUIET RIOT — has been completely re-imagined and re-recorded[…]

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