The G-SPOT by Gerry Gittelson

December 22, 2023

TUFF NEWS 2024 … Stevie Rachelle Announces Tour Dates in Thailand, Peru, Ohio, Brazil, Monsters of Rock Cruise and ‘Fist First’ on Vinyl

LOS ANGELES, California — Just in time for you to mark your calendars for 2024… ready, set, go! Hey everyone, Stevie Rachelle here with an update from sunny Southern California on a beautiful December morning. I have all kinds of exciting news to tell you about and I will start with some solo shows that I have starting this coming week in Peru! For the first time ever, I will be appearing in Lima Peru[…]

December 22, 2023

DOWN BOYS … Joey Allen on Jerry Dixon and whether he’ll ever return to Warrant; “I don’t know. We’d love that. But if not, we’ve got a family member in Robbie Crane.”

“There’s nothing wrong with Jerry (Dixon). There’s nothing wrong with the band (Warrant).“ — Joey Allen Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with the Tulsa Music Stream podcast, Warrant guitarist Joey Allen is the guest. Allen talks about a mix of past, present and future, including the band’s classic era vocalist, frontman and primary song-writer Jani Lane who passed away in 2011 and the group’s bassist Jerry Dixon. As most readers know, Dixon[…]

November 26, 2023

STRYPER = TRUMPER … Michael Sweet says: “Yeah, I voted for Trump, and boy, I took a beating for that. Some of my friends were, like, ‘Oh, what a moron. He’s a Trumptard.'”

“It comes down to respect. And I make mistakes. I blow it. I say things that might come across as disrespectful, so I’m not perfect.” — Michael Sweet of Stryper Metal Sludge — Stryper singer Michael Sweet is never at a loss for words, and once again finds himself in the headlines. In a recent article that appears on Blabbermouth, Sweet talks about relationships with others (including L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns) who have different[…]

November 14, 2023

VAN AWESOME ….. Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Joe Satriani announce ‘The Best Of All Worlds’ 2024 Tour

Metal Sludge — Great news for fans of the Van Hagar era of Van Halen as there will be music and a full blown tour. In a brand new press release, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Joe Satriani have announced ‘The Best Of All Worlds’ 2024 Tour. Hagar and the band appeared earlier today on the Howard Stern Show and made the huge announcement. Hagar has already went on record to say they’re[…]

November 11, 2023

STILL ALIVE … Howie Hubberman is Rock Royalty in Hollywood and we Almost Lost Him. Now read the Grim Reality from the Horse’s Mouth how he recently Faced Death in the ICU

“I died and saw pitch black, which freaked me out… I now weigh 135 pounds and still cannot walk or stand.” — Howie Hubberman Metal Sludge — What can I say, but share with you what I have been told by the man himself. I just hung up the phone with our former Tuff manager Howie Hubberman, and hearing his voice was great… but learning of what he recently went through was quite the opposite.[…]

November 5, 2023

RIP … Mikeal Maglieri Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky-A-Go-Go owner, Dead at 73

Metal Sludge — Sad news from Hollywood California as we share reports of the sudden passing of Mikeal Maglieri. Maglieri was the son of legendary Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky-A-Go-Go owner and founder Mario Maglieri who passed away in May of 2017. Maglieri was the owner of the famous Sunset Strip night-clubs along with his son Mikeal “Big Mike” Maglieri. The Maglieri family also lost Scarlet Maglieri back in April, Mario‘s widow and Mikeal‘s[…]

October 31, 2023

IN MEMORY OF … Steve Riley talks L.A. Guns, Keel and W.A.S.P. history in never-seen-before interview with 80’s Metal Recycle Bin

Metal Sludge — The 80’s Metal Recycle Bin have just dropped a never seen before interview from their archives with Steve Riley just 1 week after his untimely passing. Riley died last week October 24th after suffering various health issues that landed him the hospital. According to a family statement Riley had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks at the time of his death. The longtime and classic era drummer for[…]

October 20, 2023

BACH ON T.V. … Watch Sebastian Bach sing “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” on The Masked Singer while wearing the Tiki (Tree) costume

“The panelists had varied guesses for Tiki’s identity, with John Stamos, David Lee Roth, and Robert Plant being mentioned.” — Screen Rant Metal Sludge — The new season of The Masked Singer is here and the line-up includes some Hair Metal royalty as part of their new cast. Of course this is not confirmed anywhere on the planet just yet, but it doesn’t take a rock scientist to hear that distinct nasal tinged delivery that[…]

October 15, 2023

HELLO PERU … 3 Rock Singers Show to hit LIMA PERU featuring Ted Poley of Danger Danger, Mili from Steelheart and Stevie Rachelle of Tuff

“I am super excited to be heading back to Peru, one of my absolute favorite places!” — Ted Poley of Danger Danger Metal Sludge — Peruvian rock promoters have put together a rock show for the Lima locals that will surely have the 80’s rock fans excited and then-some. On December 7th 2023 “Sargento Pimienta de Barranco” in Lima Peru is hosting a rock show that will feature Ted Poley the voice of Danger Danger,[…]

October 9, 2023

IT’S NOT LOVE … Don Dokken talks about Vince Neil’s Infamous 1984 Car Accident, getting Plastic Surgery on T.V. and being Overweight

“He only had that car a month and then he killed Razzle. I saw him a week later, and he wasted.” — Don Dokken on Vince Neil Metal Sludge — In a recent interview with The Chuck Shute Podcast Dokken frontman Don Dokken touches on many subjects including touring with Aerosmith, drug use, George Lynch and his new album ‘When Heaven Comes Down’. Dokken, 70, goes into detail on a variety of topics dating back[…]