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MELODIC ROCK FAIL … MRF Festival & Promoters short change fans while FireHouse stays home & makes bank

Metal Sludge — We have covered this Melodic Rock Fest story for the last week and it seems to be getting much worse for all involved. Well, except for the band FireHouse that is. How so you may ask… well… if the insider tips are accurate, along with the festival’s founder and guru Andrew McNeice, than yea, FireHouse made out like fat rats. To review, last week Metal Sludge posted a story titled “Uh-Oh” Melodic[…]

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FANS ANGRY … Melodic Rock Fest is in Downward Spiral as event Headliner FireHouse, XYZ, Tony Harnell and The National Theatre all Pull the Plug

MELBOURNE, Australia — It’s only been 48 hours since our last post about the Melodic Rock Fest losing bands… ….but wait, it appears there is more. As in, more bad news. Headliner FireHouse have officially said bye, bye, baby, bye, bye. You read that right, FireHouse have officially pulled the plug and are pointing fingers at the promoters failure to comply with contractual obligations. “FireHouse is extremely sad to inform our fans that due to[…]

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UH-OH … Melodic Rock Fest loses multiple artists a week out from event

Metal Sludge — Sadly this is a story we’ve seen before, that a rock festival loses multiple bands as the event draws near. Melodic Rock Fest which is slated to happen March 6th, 7th & 8th 2020, down in Melbourne Australia is now experiencing some issues. In the last 72 hours, Eclipse, Crazy Lixx and former Danger Danger and current The Defiants frontman Paul Laine have all pulled out. And all of the artists are[…]

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SAIGON CHOKE … Phil Varone admits last year’s retirement announcement was: “Dramatic, Ridiculous and Embarrassing”

Metal Sludge — Well, at least he admits it. Former Saigon Kick drummer, and one-time Red Dragon Cartel member Phil Varone admits that last year’s retirement announcement was dramatic, ridiculous and embarrassing. Metal Sludge was one of the first to report on Varone‘s big decision to retire, and even joked with him about his continued retirement from previous career paths in Comedy and Porn. Varone seemed to take offense to our fun little article, and[…]

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RATS ON YOUR TV … Ratt to be featured in a brand new Geico Insurance commerical

HOLLYWOOD, California — It’s been a big news week for Ratt on Metal Sludge. And it’s not stopping yet… Metal Sludge has been tipped off that the band Ratt will be featured in a brand new T.V. commercial for Geico Insurance. The outline like many Geico commerials, will be funny. A woman calls an exterimnator for Rats in her home, then she opens the bathroom door and Ratt is performing their hit song “Round N’[…]

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TALK FRUITY TO ME … Poison fans are sure Bret Michaels is the singing Banana on The Masked Singer

LOS ANGELES, California — Fans of Poison are all over social media giving their thoughts on the latest episode of The Masked Singer. The show features a singing Banana, which seems to be without question, Bret Michaels of Poison. Anyone who is a fan of the 80’s and knows anything about Bret Michaels, his voice and mannerisms, well, it’s obviously him. If you haven’t already seen the episode, watch it right here. Stay tuned for[…]

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CONFIRMED … Ratt guitarist Chris Sanders releases statement: “I’ve retired from the industry”

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — As first reported by Metal Sludge on Monday February 17th 2020, it appears our story is correct that guitarist Chris Sanders is no longer a member of the Los Angeles based band Ratt . Now today, Sanders has broke his silence confirming the Metal Sludge report. Sanders tells Mike Gaube’s Headbangers via a Facebook post: ” OFFICIAL STATEMENT from guitarist Chris Sanders (RATT): “At the beginning of the year, I sent an[…]

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ROBBIN GUY GETS THE AXE … RATT give guitarist CHRIS SANDERS the axe and his replacement is…

ROBBIN GUY GETS THE AXE RATT give guitarist CHRIS SANDERS the axe and his replacement is… Update: 2/18/2020 (2:00PM PST) Blabbermouth is now sharing a radio interview where Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy tells KATT Rock 100.5 FM Radio when asked about the lineup and guitarist rumor of Chris Sanders being let go; “Our guitar player was Chris (Sanders). He’s a little M.I.A. right now, so… It”s not concerning at all – it’s not a big[…]

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SLUDGE SAYS … Ratt, Tom Keifer of Cinderella, Skid Row and Slaughter to announce 2020 Summer Tour Package

SLUDGE SAYS Ratt, Tom Keifer of Cinderella, Skid Row and Slaughter to announce 2020 Summer Tour Package     LOS ANGELES, California — There have been a series of rumors and chatter about a new 80’s themed tour package hitting the tour circuit this summer. Metal Sludge is hearing the soon to be announced package will feature Ratt, Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Skid Row and Slaughter. It makes sense with a big surge coming from the Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and[…]

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CELEBRATING WHITE LION’S MUSIC … Mike Tramp announces North American Summer Tour for 2020

CELEBRATING WHITE LION’S MUSIC Mike Tramp announces North American Summer Tour for 2020 MIKE TRAMP Announces First Batch Of 2020 North American Tour Dates Celebrating The Music Of WHITE LION       LOS ANGELES, California — Legendary WHITE LION frontman MIKE TRAMP will be embarking on an extensive North American tour which is set to kick off on April 15th at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, California. The show will consist of all the WHITE LION[…]

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