The G-SPOT by Gerry Gittelson

September 23, 2021

ILLITERATE JUNKIES … Producer Ric Browde on working with W.A.S.P…. Blackie Lawless was Very Difficult, Chris Holmes couldn’t Read or Write and Tony Richards was a Junkie

Metal Sludge –– In a newly uploaded (September 22nd) audio interview from Full In Bloom Music, producer Ric Browde talks in depth about working with W.A.S.P.. Browde goes onto say the following about working with W.A.S.P. and the classic era members Blackie Lawless (Bass & Lead Vocals), Chris Holmes (Guitars), Randy Piper (Guitars) and Tony Richards (Drums). Browde says…. * Blackie Lawless was so difficult to work with. * Blackie assured me had $50,000.00 to[…]

August 22, 2021

TUFF DIARIES #18 … WildSide, Dee Snider, Tour Drama, Baywatch, New Label Search and Living in Reseda

LOS ANGELES – Its spring 1992 and summer is on the way. A year ago Tuff were riding high on our major label debut and now we’re looking for a new home. A new home as in a new record label, and actually a new home as in a new place to live as well. Not sure what made me react this way, but it was time for a change as I was growing tired[…]

August 11, 2021

BADASS AS EVER … Billy Idol drops new single “Bitter Taste” recalling Hollywood Motorcycle Accident

Blabbermouth — Billy Idol will issue a new EP, “The Roadside” — his first new release in nearly seven years — on September 17 via Dark Horse Records. Produced by Butch Walker (GREEN DAY, WEEZER) and featuring Idol‘s longtime lead guitarist and co-writer Steve Stevens, “The Roadside” was conceived, recorded, and mixed almost entirely under the shadow of the pandemic. The lead single “Bitter Taste”, premiering today, features some of Idol‘s most introspective and confessional[…]

August 8, 2021

HEAD FIRST … The Babys return to Live Shows in So. Cal.

LOS ANGELES — Live rock is beginning to make a comeback in Los Angeles, and classic band The Babys celebrated Friday with a powerful performance at The Canyon in Santa Clarita, Calif. Led by originals Wally Stocker (guitar) and Tony Brock (drums), The Babys romped through a 19- song set — not bad for just one rehearsal — including their 70s radio hits like “Isn’t It Time” and “Head First.” The band is rounded out[…]

August 1, 2021

ROADIE TO ROCK STAR … Robbie Crane tells Straight To Video podcast Vince Neil gave him $50,000.00 upon joining his solo band

Metal Sludge — Rock bassist Robbie Crane has recently spoke to the Straight To Video podcast at length about his music history. Crane who grew up in Hollywood ran in the same circles as members of Guns N’ Roses, Warrant and Red Hot Chili Peppers as a young teenager. “I was the kid outside the Rainbow with my skateboard” says Crane as he goes on to note seeing the likes of Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue)[…]

July 29, 2021

ALL OR NOTHING … Stephen Pearcy wants Ratt “Reunion or Nothing” word is Current Line-Up on Very Last Legs!

Metal Sludge — Are you ready for a Ratt reunion? If so, for those die-hard fans who said prayers and crossed-fingers in recent years it just may have helped. The word is there is a new mind-set from within the camp. A source close to the current Ratt camp has informed Metal Sludge directly that the band’s founder and lead singer Stephen Pearcy has said he wants “A reunion or nothing.” In addition to that,[…]

June 25, 2021

TUFF DIARIES #1 .. How I Made My Way To Hollywood California, 34 Years Ago Today. By Stevie Rachelle

TUFF DIARIES (Entry #1) How I Made My Way To Hollywood California, 34 Years Ago Today. By Stevie Rachelle 34 YEARS AGO TODAY I BEGAN MY FIRST 24 HOURS IN CALIFORNIA! June 25th 1987 — It was Friday June 19th 1987. A childhood friend I had known since grade school (Al Eid Hussein) had just returned from his visit to Hollywood California. Al was from Egpyt, and since 2nd grade I heard he knew Karate.[…]

June 14, 2021

F-BOMB MELTDOWN … Sebastian Bach goes on a Twitter tirade feuding with a fan about Skid Row song credits

Blabbermouth — Sebastian Bach has shot down a fan’s claim that he didn’t contribute to the songwriting on SKID ROW‘s debut album. Bach joined SKID ROW in 1988 as the replacement for the band’s original lead singer Matt Fallon, who sang on demo versions of songs that were eventually re-recorded for SKID ROW‘s multi-platinum 1989 eponymous LP. Earlier today, Bach weighed in on a Twitter discussion between SKID ROW fans in response to the announcement[…]

May 20, 2021

STILL RUNNIN’ SH!T … After an ugly year off, Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe returns with New Life, Brand New Music and New Tour Dates

LOS ANGELES — Faster Pussycat, a classic glam band, is pumping out some original music for the first time in 15 years, starting with a single called “Nola” that was produced by Gilby Clarke. Plus, the Los Angeles quintet led by singer Taime Downe is set to hit the road on an extended tour in June with Enuff Z’Nuff that’s been pushed a year because of Covid. A year is a long time for Faster[…]

May 10, 2021

FACING JAIL TIME … Tawny Kitaen was facing Jail Time for unreported DUI from 2019 prior to her Death

Radar Online — Bachelor Party actress Tawny Kitaen unexpectedly died over the weekend but Radar has learned she was scheduled to be in court later this month to deal with an unreported DUI arrest. According to court documents obtained by Radar, Kitaen was facing jail time in the criminal case. The model was arrested for driving under the influence on July 22, 2019. The incident took place in Newport Beach, where she lived for years. […]