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<<< JOHNNY OF ALL TRADES >>> Quiet Riot’s Johnny Kelly tells The Hair Metal Guru that he was a mailman (for a year), a super market worker (for a summer) and a roofer (for a day) but says with a laugh; “I never worked at a McDonald’s or a Burger King”

November 10, 2026

Quiet Riot drummer Johnny Kelly talks to The Hair Metal Guru METAL SLUDGE / November 10th 2026 – In his continued series of podcast interviews with some of rock n’ roll’s finest musicians, the 741st video from The Hair Metal Guru channel on YouTube is an interview with Johnny Kelly.Kelly is the man behind the drum-kit in Quiet Riot since

<<< SKID ROW IS BACK BABY >>> Justin Sargent’s video message to fans; “I am just so excited to be here and can’t wait to share with you all what we’ve been cooking. Skid Row is back baby, let’s go!”

November 8, 2026

Justin Sargent has a message for the world: “Skid Row is back baby, let’s go!” METAL SLUDGE / November 8th 2026 – New Skid Row frontman Justin Sargent has just dropped a video message on social media to his followers, and his enthusiasm is very apparent as he ends his message with; “Skid Row is back baby, let’s go!” Skid

< < < NEW RODENT NEWS > > > RATT lead singer Stephen Pearcy to release “The Dogg Mob” LP in Feb. 2027 with a live show set for “Whisky-A-Go-Go” Mar. 26th

November 6, 2026

RATT founder and frontman Stephen Pearcy is set to release new solo album in 2027. METAL SLUDGE / November 6th 2026 – News from the RATT camp as founder and lead vocalist Stephen Pearcy has just teased a release date for his next solo album. Pearcy took to social media earlier in the week and shared news that “The Dogg

< < < KICKSTART MY JUNK > > > Vince Neil’s longtime girlfriend Rain Hannah is accused of trying to Kick the singer in the Testicles (multiple times) and Scratching his Chest, say Police

November 6, 2026

Rain Hannah went UFC on Vince Neil (allegdly) says a Williamson County Sherriff’s report METAL SLUDGE / November 6th 2026 – Thank God it’s Friday and thank TMZ for a second update on the latest in the world of Mötley Crüe. As we reported yesterday the band’s frontman Vince Neil and his long-time girlfriend Rain Hannah have had quite the

DON’T GO AWAY MAD (JUST GO AWAY) … Vince Neil’s girlfriend Rain Hannah has been Arrested for Domestic Assault against the Mötley Crüe singer, Allegedly

November 5, 2026

Rain Hannah has been arrested for beating up Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil according the court records – Images: Getty/Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Composite METAL SLUDGE / November 5th 2026 — Just when you think you’ve seen and heard it all… someone drops another batch of Holy F#@king Sh!t Batman onto the internet. Breaking news now according to TMZ… The Los

OZZFEST announces 3 events in the United Kingdom, Mexico and Southern California U.S.A. for 2027

November 5, 2026

OZZFEST 2027 announces 3 events in the United Kingdom, Mexico and California U.S.A. METAL SLUDGE / November 5th 2026 — OZZFEST have announced their return for 2027 with 3 events to be held in the United Kingdom, Mexico and the United States. San Bernardino California will be the host city for the U.S.A. event. The official OZZFEST website have just

SUNSET STRIP / APRIL 18th 2027 … The Rainbow Bar & Grill have just announced their next Parking Lot Bash with Stryper, Steel Panther, Faster Pussycat, Onyx and VAIN

November 5, 2026

The Rainbow Bar & Grill announce their next ‘Parking Lot Party’ for April 18th 2027 METAL SLUDGE / November 5th 2026 – Each and every spring and fall, the Rainbow Bar & Grill throw an amazing Parking Lot Party and next April 18th 2027 just might be their biggest ever! The Rainbow Bar & Grill have just announced; Stryper, Steel

< < < SPORT’N A WOODY > > > Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition reissue remaster from Kenyon Records has sold out, a 2nd pressing drops in December

November 5, 2026

Dangerous Toys & Kenyon Records announce 2nd pressing of debut reissue remaster METAL SLUDGE / November 5th 2026 – Dangerous Toys are riding high along with Kenyon Records as they celebrate a huge reaction to the recent reissue of the Austin Texas legend’s self-titled debut record. The band and label announced details about the reissue remaster and related merchandise back

< < < FUELED UP AND READY > > > American Jetset drop first single “Jet Black Gasoline” from new LP “Wild America” on Golden Robot

November 4, 2026

AMERICAN JETSET set to release “Jet Black Gasoline” on Golden Robot Records METAL SLUDGE / November 4th 2026 – It’s not 1989 anymore and MTV are 3 letters that might as well mean… Mute The Videos! But… fear not… there are still kick-ass bands releasing new music just like yesteryear. American Jetset are one of those bands, and they will

> > > > BIG TOUR NIGHTS > > > > Scorpions announce ‘Love, Peace, & Rock N’ Roll’ Tour for 2027 with dates throughout Europe, the U.K. and North America

November 2, 2026

SCORPIONS announce ‘Love, Peace, & Rock N’ Roll’ World Tour for 2027 METAL SLUDGE / November 2nd 2026 – German rockers Scorpions have announced their plans for 2027 and it’s another world tour. The Scorpions Official Website announces their Love, Peace, & Rock ‘N’ Roll Tour 2027, featuring a massive global trek across Europe, North America, and more. The European

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<<< JOHNNY OF ALL TRADES >>> Quiet Riot’s Johnny Kelly tells The Hair Metal Guru that he was a mailman (for a year), a super market worker (for a summer) and a roofer (for a day) but says with a laugh; “I never worked at a McDonald’s or a Burger King”

<<< SKID ROW IS BACK BABY >>> Justin Sargent’s video message to fans; “I am just so excited to be here and can’t wait to share with you all what we’ve been cooking. Skid Row is back baby, let’s go!”

< < < NEW RODENT NEWS > > > RATT lead singer Stephen Pearcy to release “The Dogg Mob” LP in Feb. 2027 with a live show set for “Whisky-A-Go-Go” Mar. 26th

< < < KICKSTART MY JUNK > > > Vince Neil’s longtime girlfriend Rain Hannah is accused of trying to Kick the singer in the Testicles (multiple times) and Scratching his Chest, say Police

DON’T GO AWAY MAD (JUST GO AWAY) … Vince Neil’s girlfriend Rain Hannah has been Arrested for Domestic Assault against the Mötley Crüe singer, Allegedly

OZZFEST announces 3 events in the United Kingdom, Mexico and Southern California U.S.A. for 2027

SUNSET STRIP / APRIL 18th 2027 … The Rainbow Bar & Grill have just announced their next Parking Lot Bash with Stryper, Steel Panther, Faster Pussycat, Onyx and VAIN

< < < SPORT’N A WOODY > > > Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition reissue remaster from Kenyon Records has sold out, a 2nd pressing drops in December

< < < FUELED UP AND READY > > > American Jetset drop first single “Jet Black Gasoline” from new LP “Wild America” on Golden Robot

> > > > BIG TOUR NIGHTS > > > > Scorpions announce ‘Love, Peace, & Rock N’ Roll’ Tour for 2027 with dates throughout Europe, the U.K. and North America

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<<< JOHNNY OF ALL TRADES >>> Quiet Riot’s Johnny Kelly tells The Hair Metal Guru that he was a mailman (for a year), a super market worker (for a summer) and a roofer (for a day) but says with a laugh; “I never worked at a McDonald’s or a Burger King”

<<< SKID ROW IS BACK BABY >>> Justin Sargent’s video message to fans; “I am just so excited to be here and can’t wait to share with you all what we’ve been cooking. Skid Row is back baby, let’s go!”

< < < NEW RODENT NEWS > > > RATT lead singer Stephen Pearcy to release “The Dogg Mob” LP in Feb. 2027 with a live show set for “Whisky-A-Go-Go” Mar. 26th

< < < KICKSTART MY JUNK > > > Vince Neil’s longtime girlfriend Rain Hannah is accused of trying to Kick the singer in the Testicles (multiple times) and Scratching his Chest, say Police

DON’T GO AWAY MAD (JUST GO AWAY) … Vince Neil’s girlfriend Rain Hannah has been Arrested for Domestic Assault against the Mötley Crüe singer, Allegedly

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