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TUFF DIARIES … Stevie Rachelle takes fans through his journey with Tuff over the 1980’s into the 1990’s

Metal Sludge — Below you will find all the links for the TUFF DIARIES as authored by Stevie Rachelle of Tuff. These diaries take the reader on a first-hand journey from Rachelle as he makes his way from Wisconsin to California to find and audition for the band Tuff. In June of 1987 a 21 year old Steve Lauxes got wind of this cool band from Hollywood that was looking for a new singer. Within[…]

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FLYING THE FRIENDLY SKIES WITH … Sebastian Bach says he was Taken Off an Allegiant Airlines Flight after a Dispute over his Carry-On Bags

“I walk on the plane with the carry-on then I get taken off the plane because I’m told that I can’t have two carry-ons on the plane?“ — Sebastian Bach THE FRIENDLY SKIES — Rock singer Sebastian Bach recently had some drama at the airport and it appears it was all over his carry-on bag. Bach took to his official X account on December 14th 2025 and shared a few tweets dropping F’ Bombs directed[…]

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LOVE/HATE Featuring JON E LOVE announce “Whisky” show on the Sunset Strip March 21st 2026

Love/Hate Featuring Jon E Love live in concert @ “Whisky” Saturday March 21st 2026 LOS ANGELES, California — It appears that the rock n’ roll world now has 2 different Love/Hate bands vying for the crown. Love/Hate Featuring Jon E Love will be happening on Saturday March 21st 2026 at the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood California. Love is a founding member of Love/Hate but hasn’t played with Jizzy Pearl or[…]

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THEY REUNITED AGAIN … BulletBoys classic lineup have officially reunited, Marq Torien, Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vencent & Jimmy D’Anda are back

BulletBoys live in concert @ “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on Sunday December 28th 2025 HOLLYWOOD, California — Wait… has Hell just froze over… or is it just in the Midwest that it’s that cold? Either way, for those keeping score… it appears that the BulletBoys have kissed and made up once again. And not just 1 or 2 of them, but in fact all 4 of the original classic members are back in the fold. BulletBoys just shared[…]

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SUNSET STRIP … The Cruel Intentions drop new video “Beating In My Chest”, described as singer Lizzy DeVine’s Love Letter to Los Angeles

“”Beating In My Chest” is out everywhere! Stream it, download it, buy it, sell it? Watch the video on YouTube.” — The Cruel Intentions OSLO, Norway — Just when you thought rock n’ roll was teetering on the edge of its grave… someone comes along and kicks it in the head to wake it up. Today’s head kick is courtesy of The Cruel Intentions. The Cruel Intentions have just dropped their latest single/video for “Beating[…]

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VINYL ALERT ….. Jim Gillette’s debut “Proud To Be Loud” New Remaster on Colored Vinyl coming in early 2026 from RLS Records

“What a fun trip down memory lane. Can’t wait to crank it up and hear these songs on old school vinyl!“ — Jim Gillette ‘“I remember Jim and I listening to the finished mixes of the album and thinking to myself, this is amazing,“ — Michael Angelo Batio LOS ANGELES, California — As the Vinyl record craze continues, never fear, Jim Gillette is here! Just as the new year is set to kick off, RLS[…]

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#OFITG … Riki Rachtman announces ‘One Foot In The Gutter’ Spoken Word tour dates for 2026 with shows in Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin & Michigan

“There is nothing in my entire career that I am more proud of than #ofitg.” — Riki Rachtman on his ‘One Foot In The Gutter‘ spoken word tour dates LIVE ON STAGE, U.S.A. — Riki Rachtman is hitting the road in 2026 for another run of his popular ‘One Foot In The Gutter’ spoken word shows. Rachtman made his name with his world-famous Hollywood based rock club Cathouse in the 80’s and followed that up[…]

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ON THE ROAD > > > Sebastian Bach announces North American 2026 Tour with openers Stitched Up Heart

ON THE ROAD AGAIN — Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach has just announced a North America tour for early 2026 that kicks off in late February with the run of dates ending in April. The new Bach tour has about 2 dozen dates booked to go along with a list of one-off shows as well… combined the 80’s pin-up idol has close to 40 shows on the calendar for the coming year. The following[…]

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BOSTON METAL … All Sinners drop full length debut “We Own The Night” on Rat Pak Records

BOSTON, Massachusetts — All Sinners are a Boston based hard rock/metal band who just dropped their full length debut. All Sinners “We Own The Night” on Rat Pak Records was released in late November and now the band are hitting the East Coast circuit for some live shows. If you are a fan of Stryper or Dokken, then All Sinners might be right up your alley. The following is courtesy of All Sinners and Rat[…]

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NO THANK YOU > > > Riki Rachtman: “I am Declining my Induction into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame”

“In my opinion, I should not be in before those bands.” — Riki Rachtman LOS ANGELES, California — Riki Rachtman has come out today and is officially declining being inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame. Rachtman, 60, was born and raised in Los Angeles and was part of the prime Sunset Strip era that created much of what music fans consumed during that 80’s decade and beyond. Rachtman was included by the Metal Hall[…]

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