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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

VINTAGE VIDEOS … Take a Stroll Back to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood in the 80’s and visit Cathouse, Country Club, Madame Wong’s, Spice and more

April 1, 2025

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Have you ever wished you could go back to the 80’s and experience what it was like during the peak years of the Sunset Strip? Well, you can’t… however, the videos we’re sharing below will give you a pretty good taste as to what it was really like at these clubs back-stage, on-stage, at the after-parties and

IT’S HERE … Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal, the 3-part Docuseries is now Streaming on Paramount+

September 18, 2024

Metal Sludge — The wait is over, as a killer new docuseries on Hair Metal has officially arrived. As of September 17th 2024 the new 3-part docuseries ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s H best online pharmacy with fast delivery fertigyn hp with the lowest prices today in the USA air Metal’ is officially streaming now

MEDICAL NEWS … Bang Tango’s Joe Leste has been Released from the Hospital and is Recovering at Home

August 28, 2023

“Joe has been discharged from the rehabilitation hospital and is now home. He is receiving ‘Inhome Care’ with weekly therapies. Joe is ecstatic to be home with me and the dogs!” — Jessica McElyea-L order vermox online in the best USA pharmacy https://platinadental.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jpg/order-vermox.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore eSte’ Metal Sludge — Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has been

Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a Stroke and is currently in a Rehabilitation Hospital

August 18, 2023

Metal Sludge — Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a stroke. Leste, 58, who was hospitalized on August 10th is alleged to have had 30+ years of health issues which also requires medication and the initial word is the singer’s blood pressure medicine failed him. A message to fans appears on his personal Facebook page and informed them of

LOOSE LYPS … Metal Sludge checks in with late 80’s Sunset Strip rockers Lypswitch

April 30, 2023

“The spirit of the Sunset Strip and the bands that grew up through it are still alive.” — Danny Whaley / Lypswitch LOS ANGELES – Once among Rock’s prime examples of a band big in Hollywood but not the world, Lypswitch never quite gave up. The band known for hooky tunes, looks that killed and a catchy name, Lypswitch rose

MANGLED TANGO … Mark Knight on why Bang Tango canceled M3 Rock Festival: “There were some ego issues with other bands” and said “No” to the Monsters of Rock Cruise

December 3, 2021

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview on the Waste Some Time With Jason Green podcast, the guest is Mark Knight of Bang Tango. Knight talks in depth about the recent news that Bang Tango and their all original members reunion is officially over. All the hype, the plans, the work, phone calls, rehearsals and they did 1 show

SILLY REASONS … The Bang Tango reunion has imploded after 1 live show, Mark Knight: “Infighting manifested… and the band kinda broke up”

November 26, 2021

Metal Sludge — In a pair of new social media posts, Bang Tango guitarist Mark Knight has told fans that he is quitting the band. Knight took to his official Facebook and blogged: “Just wanted to say I am no longer part of the band Bang Tango! My best to them, and whoever may carry the torch! Time To move

A DAMN GOOD TIME … Metal Sludge catches up with “Nothing But a Good Time” book author Richard Bienstock

February 26, 2021

LOS ANGELES — In an era of google-copy-and-paste disguised as hard work, it is nice to see folks put their heart and soul into a passion project. That’s just what co-author Richard Bienstock has pulled off with new book ‘Nothing But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of The ’80s Hard Rock Explosion.” The book, co-written by Tom Beaujour, took

NEW! … Nothin’ But A Good Time – The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion drops March 16th

January 15, 2021

Metal Sludge — It’s 2021 and the year is off to a great start and what could make it better? How about a brand new bad ass Rock n’ Roll book about the 80’s. Well you’re in luck because Nothin’ But A Good Time – The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion hits the streets on March 16th

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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”

VINTAGE VIDEOS … Take a Stroll Back to the Sunset Strip in Hollywood in the 80’s and visit Cathouse, Country Club, Madame Wong’s, Spice and more

IT’S HERE … Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal, the 3-part Docuseries is now Streaming on Paramount+

MEDICAL NEWS … Bang Tango’s Joe Leste has been Released from the Hospital and is Recovering at Home

Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a Stroke and is currently in a Rehabilitation Hospital

LOOSE LYPS … Metal Sludge checks in with late 80’s Sunset Strip rockers Lypswitch

MANGLED TANGO … Mark Knight on why Bang Tango canceled M3 Rock Festival: “There were some ego issues with other bands” and said “No” to the Monsters of Rock Cruise

SILLY REASONS … The Bang Tango reunion has imploded after 1 live show, Mark Knight: “Infighting manifested… and the band kinda broke up”

A DAMN GOOD TIME … Metal Sludge catches up with “Nothing But a Good Time” book author Richard Bienstock

NEW! … Nothin’ But A Good Time – The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion drops March 16th

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