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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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BULLETBOYS ….. Mick Sweda Spills His Guts Out in a Brand New 90 Minute Interview with The Hair Metal Guru

“Are you done with BulletBoys?” — The Hair Metal Guru “Yes!” — Mick Sweda THE HAIR METAL GURU — The latest from The Hair Metal Guru is a brand new 90 minute action packed interview with Mick Sweda. Sweda, 65, has had a career spanning 40+ years including stints with King Kobra, BulletBoys, The Hot Summers and more recently The Rockett Mafia. This latest interview from the guitarist covers a lot but near the 75[…]

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I THINK I LOVE YOU ….. Rikki Rockett of Poison unloads on fellow drummer Troy Patrick Farrell over ICE RAIDS and current Unrest in Los Angeles

“This is why I won’t do your podcast. Please, don’t ever ask me.” — Rikki Rockett of Poison to Troy Patrick Farrell LOS ANGELES, California — What does the drummer from Poison, the youngest member of The Brady Bunch and Chicago’s very own Troy Patrick Farrell have in common? If you read the rest of this nonsense, you will soon find out! The world is watching as the city of Los Angeles is currently battling[…]

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HATERS UNDER COMMAND … Stryper singer Michael Sweet says: “I’ve come to the Conclusion that the Hate for this Band Stems from Hatred for God.”

“Some people just love to hate. Hate us. Jealousy, envy? Who knows. Who cares. I’ve come to the conclusion that the hate for this band stems from hatred for God. It’s deep. It’s sad. It’s pathetic. Its shallow. It’s pointless.” — Michael Sweet / Stryper THE INTERNET — Someone is upset again… and he’s voicing his opinion on social media. That someone is Michael Sweet of the band Stryper, and he thinks that the hate[…]

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BORN TO BE WILD … 80’s Recycle Bin launches brand new Youtube Channel GET ON THE BUS with ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony

“The new channel name also brings brand new interviews with all your music favs shot in our beautiful mobile, state-of-the-art broadcast studio. We will be taking our journey on the road to festivals, concerts, events… wherever the music takes us.” — Drew ‘Rose’ Hannah / Get On The Bus LOS ANGELES, California — Our friends over at 80’s Metal Recycle Bin have officially re-launched and re-branded their channel and show… and it’s now going to[…]

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VIPER ROOM … Blackboard Jungle celebrates annual reunion on June 7th feat: Glamour Punks, Fizzy Bangers and Special Guest Stevie Rachelle

WEST HOLLYWOOD, California — The annual Blackboard Jungle reunion show hits the Sunset Strip this coming weekend on Saturday June 7th 2025 at The Viper Room. The show has been happening each and every year around the 1st week of June for more than 20 years. This year the lineup will feature other Sunset Strip bands from the same era including the aforementioned Blackboard Jungle, Glamour Punks and Fizzy Bangers along with Circling Saturn and[…]

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BACK IN THE SADDLE ….. Taime Downe: “I am okay, moving forward, staying positive” in New Interview Promoting Single & Spring Tour

“I am okay, moving forward, staying positive.” — Taime Downe / Faster Pussycat LAS VEGAS, Nevada — In a brand new interview on the This, That & The Other radio show, the subject is none other than Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe. TT&TO is hosted by Troy Patrick Farrell, who has been hosting the show weekly from Sin City since 2017. Downe, 60, just released a brand new Faster Pussycat single ‘Motorbike‘ which we previously[…]

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RIP … Chris Hager former Rough Cutt and Ratt guitarist Dead at 67

“I am very saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend, guitarist and musician Christopher (Chris) Hager today.” — Stephen Pearcy LOS ANGELES, California — Today we’re breaking some very unfortunate news as we report the passing of rock guitarist Chris Hager. Hager was a founding member of Mickey Ratt in San Diego with Stephen Pearcy after the pair first met nearly 50 years ago. Hager eventually went onto play in Rough Cutt[…]

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SHOUT AT THE DRINKING … Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are Separated, Arguing Over the Mötley Crüe Drummer’s Alcohol Use

“Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are separated, possibly heading for divorce, and his drinking is at the center of the split.” — TMZ LOS ANGELES, California — Say it isn’t so! The latest from the rock n’ roll world is that Tommy Lee and his wife Brittany Furlan are currently splits-ville. Sources close to the couple have said that Lee has been drinking heavily and they’ve urged him to get sober but he has resisted[…]

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HATERS … Today I will Celebrate the Anniversary of the TUFF major label debut, and share some Hate Mail from Warner Brothers Records back in 1987

“When I joined the band in the summer of 1987, I was 21, and the only one even old enough to drink… but oddly, I was the only one who didn’t drink.” — Stevie Rachelle / TUFF THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY — Today I have decided to celebrate the Anniversary of our major label debut from TUFF. Today is May 14th and today is also the date, that back in 1991, a[…]

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