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ATTACK OF KNIGHT … Mark Knight unloads on former BANG TANGO band-mates on Facebook again: “Personally I Got Gaslighted By A Couple Members, I Am Sure You Can Guess Who”

July 5, 2026

Classic BANG TANGO lineup in RIP Magazine – Photo: Glen LaFerman “Kyle Kyle who I will never get on a stage again with got pissy with me over a god damn pick indorsment I landed for the band.” — Mark Knight / Bang Tango July 5th 2026 — Former Bang Tango guitarist Mark Knight has unloaded on a few of his

<< TUFF DIARIES / 21 CHAPTERS >> Stevie Rachelle of TUFF takes Fans through His Crazy ‘The Dirt-Like’ Journey from the 80’s & 90’s

July 3, 2026

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

RIP … Former SOiL Guitarist Shaun Glass DEAD at 57

July 1, 2026

“We’d like to take a moment to say goodbye to our former guitarist Shaun Glass who passed away earlier today.” — SOiL / July 1st 2026 July 1st 2026 — Sad news from the rock and metal community as we report that Shaun Glass has passed away. Reports online have noted that Glass suffered a stroke late last week. Glass

POUR SOME SUGAR ON THIS … Phil Collen of Def Leppard sits down with Get On The Bus and says: “Bon Scott Looked Like he had Just Been Let Out of Prison”

June 30, 2026

“Bon Scott looked like he had just been let out of prison” — Phil Collen / Def Leppard June 30th 2026 — A brand new episode of Get On The Bus has just hit Youtube and their guest is Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen. Collen sits down and shares a ton of interesting history which goes back to the late

< HAIR METAL CHAOS SHOW #7 > We have a Big Announcement for Tonight June 30th on HAIR METAL CHAOS w/ The Guru & Rachelle

June 30, 2026

“We’re going to announce something awesome… and it pertains to next month and July is going to be absolutely awesome… we can’t wait for you to hear about this.” — Hair Metal Chaos June 30th 2026 — Are you ready for more HAIR METAL CHAOS? Well, we cannot wait to share with you with what we’ve got planned next! This Tuesday

<ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST> The Ace Frehley Tribute band have Cancelled their Australian tour run with Silverback Touring

June 29, 2026

“This decision comes as the ongoing issue surrounding outstanding unpaid funds from previous Australian tours promoted by Silverback Touring and Tribute Touring continues to receive increasing attention from artists, agents, promoters, and fans both nationally and internationally.” — Ace Frehley Tribute Band / June 29th 2026 (Read the full statement below) June 29th 2026 — Don’t look now, but another

> ATTN: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA < SLAUGHTER, QUIET RIOT and TUFF set to Invade Orange County on Friday July 24th at “The Grove Of Anaheim” for 80’s Rock Triple Bill

June 28, 2026

Tickets for the Slaughter, Quiet Riot, Tuff show Friday July 24th are on sale now! June 28th 2026 — Hello Southern California… are you ready for a summer full of rock n’ roll? Well if you answered yes, make sure to save the date and mark your calendar for Friday nite July 24th as the ‘Grove Of Anaheim‘ is set to host SLAUGHTER,

RIP … DAVID BLACK of Legendary Detroit Power-Trio SEDUCE Loses Cancer Battle

June 28, 2026

David Black of Seduce “DAVID BLACK from the Detroit Metal band, #SEDUCE has passed away. R.I.P. #DavidBlack” —- The Metal Realm June 28th 2026 — Sad news as we report on the passing of rock guitarist David Black of Detroit based Seduce. According to various online reports, comments and vlogs, Black had been privately battling cancer but lost the fight

<<<< CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ >>>> Why Today, Thursday June 25th, Means So Much to Me and My Journey: By Stevie Rachelle

June 25, 2026

Steve Lauxes age 21 – My apartment in Oshkosh Wisconin – Saturday June 20th 1987 – Photo By: Me “39 years ago, I was headed to Midway Airport in Chicago with a 1-way ticket in hand… that I had bought just 72 hours earlier.” — Stevie Rachelle / Tuff June 25th 1987 — Today is a special day for me,

RIP … Ex-Guns N’ Roses Manager Doug Goldstein DEAD at 65

June 25, 2026

“Hey everyone – some very sad news to report. Doug Goldstein, a longtime manager of Guns N’ Roses, has passed away. Doug was with GN’R and Axl for 17 years, until 2004.” — Appetite For Distortion courtesy Instagram June 25th 2026 — Breaking News hitting the wire right now as we report that former Guns N’ Roses manager Doug Goldstein

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ATTACK OF KNIGHT … Mark Knight unloads on former BANG TANGO band-mates on Facebook again: “Personally I Got Gaslighted By A Couple Members, I Am Sure You Can Guess Who”

<< TUFF DIARIES / 21 CHAPTERS >> Stevie Rachelle of TUFF takes Fans through His Crazy ‘The Dirt-Like’ Journey from the 80’s & 90’s

RIP … Former SOiL Guitarist Shaun Glass DEAD at 57

POUR SOME SUGAR ON THIS … Phil Collen of Def Leppard sits down with Get On The Bus and says: “Bon Scott Looked Like he had Just Been Let Out of Prison”

< HAIR METAL CHAOS SHOW #7 > We have a Big Announcement for Tonight June 30th on HAIR METAL CHAOS w/ The Guru & Rachelle

<ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST> The Ace Frehley Tribute band have Cancelled their Australian tour run with Silverback Touring

> ATTN: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA < SLAUGHTER, QUIET RIOT and TUFF set to Invade Orange County on Friday July 24th at “The Grove Of Anaheim” for 80’s Rock Triple Bill

RIP … DAVID BLACK of Legendary Detroit Power-Trio SEDUCE Loses Cancer Battle

<<<< CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ >>>> Why Today, Thursday June 25th, Means So Much to Me and My Journey: By Stevie Rachelle

RIP … Ex-Guns N’ Roses Manager Doug Goldstein DEAD at 65

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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT John Corabi releases Statement regarding The Dead Daisies and acknowledges Mötley Crüe and Quiet Riot Rumors

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