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[…]
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Metal Sludge — Who is ready for a little bit of mud slinging? Well, it appears there is a bit of that coming from the WildSide camp. Maybe not full mud, but partial mud for sure. WildSide drummer Jimmy Darby and co-founder of 80’s Metal Recycle Bin along with Drew Hannah has come out with a interesting and lengthy interview over at Sleazeroxx. So much so, that Sleazeroxx principal Olivier wrote: “WHICH TURNED LATER THAT[…]
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LIVE ?!*@ LIKE A WILDSIDE WildSide issue classic years “Live” Recording, + Unreleased Rare Demos Metal Sludge — Just when you thought they might be done and over for good, something pops up. WildSide have just released a brand new “Live” recording from their heyday featuring the classic line-up. The new “Live” release was recorded during the group’s 1993 North American tour with Drew Hannah (Vocals), Brent Woods (Lead Guitar), Benny Rhynedance (Guitars), Marc Simon (Bass) and Jimmy Darby (Drums). . In addition to the live tracks,[…]
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HANG ON BENNY Former WildSide guitarist Benny Rhynedance compares their debut to a Bugatti or Gold Medal Metal Sludge — Former WildSide guitarist Benny Rhynedance speaks openly in a brand new interview at Sleazeroxx. Rhynedance once again gives fans an interesting and unique perspective into the band’s history, muchlike he did with his 5 part series The History of WildSide (1-2-3–4–5). Reflecting on his disappointment that their record was not a huge hit Rhynedance tells Sleazeroxx: “The[…]
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I QUIT WildSide’s former guitarist Benny Rhynedance posts Part 5 in ‘The History of WildSide series Hollywood, CALIFORNIA — Over the last few months we’ve been posting ‘The History of WildSide’ series. The long, detailed accounts from the band’s former guitarist Benny Rhynedance are an amazing look at the inner workings of a hopeful hairband 5-pack of heroes. But, like many similar stories they fell short. Even though they seemingly had the world, or at the very least – endless[…]
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‘IF THINGS HAD BEEN DIFFERENT, WHO KNOWS?’ METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Taking a walk on the WildSide with singer Drew Hannah LOS ANGELES — They’re not Young Gunns anymore, that’s for sure, but they’ve still got their wild side, as in WildSide the band, the Los Angeles pop-metal act that everyone thought was going to be the next Guns N’ Roses or Motley Crue — but it didn’t happen. WildSide, led by singer Drew[…]
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WildSide Part 4: “Babylon A.D. had a nasty attitude and The Four Horsemen guitarist Haggis acted like he was John Lennon” Benny Rhynedance Facebook — In a 5 part series (or more) as promised by Benny Rhynedance we bring you installment number 4 from The History of WildSide. Rhynedance played guitar for the Hollywood based quintet in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Early parts give the reader a look inside his world from jamming in[…]
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HANG ON LUCY The History of WildSide… Part 1 Editors Note: Scroll down for Part 2 and Part 3 Hollywood, CA — Trying to keep up with all things Hair Metal and the Sunset Strip hey day we couldn’t help but share this. WildSide was a great band from the Hollywood scene of yesteryear. And this play-by-play by someone who lived it is a great read for fans of the band. WildSide had a real[…]
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Inappropriate Earl — Join me as I have a man who’s experienced more in his life than all of us put together!! Drew Rose was the singer of the 80’s metal band Wildside who were the last band off the Strip to get a big deal before The Grunge Pac Man came along! Wildside was an American Rock/Metal band created in 1988 by founders Brent Woods, Drew Hannah, Benny Rhynedance. Originally called “Young Gunns”, the 5 piece[…]
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