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Phil Varone reflects on BulletBoys run: “The singer is the worst human on earth, just a pathetic sack of garbage”

IT WAS A JOKE Phil Varone reflects on BulletBoys run: “The singer is the worst human on earth, just a pathetic sack of garbage”     DETROIT, Michigan — In a brand new interview with Talkin’ Rock With Meltdown on 101 WRIF, Red Dragon Cartel drummer Phil Varone speaks his mind. Varone talks at length about all things related to playing drums and his future as a writer. The interviewer asks about the drummer’s plans, and Varone[…]

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DEAR QUITTER … An Open Letter to Phil Varone from Stevie Rachelle

DEAR QUITTER An Open Letter to Phil Varone from Stevie Rachelle      — I would like to preface my open letter to Phil Varone. To the readers, I can tell you that this all stems from a Metal Sludge article I posted about Phil Varone retiring on March 14th. I used the phrase, “Throwing in the towel” in the headline which seems to have set Phil off. I also noted that he chose to do this[…]

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HOLLYWOOD NEW YEARS-A-GO-GO … Quiet Riot, Adler’s Appetite, Faster Pussycat, Julian Lennon & Danzig

HOLLYWOOD NEW YEARS-A-GO-GO Quiet Riot, Adler’s Appetite, Faster Pussycat, Julian Lennon & Danzig       LOS ANGELES — Here in Hollywood on the Sunset Strip, we ended the rock and roll year with four consecutive nights of big-time classic rock over New Year’s Eve weekend at the famed Whisky club. After a strong start by BulletBoys on Friday, Dec. 28, Metal Sludge caught up with the action on Saturday with Quiet Riot, followed by[…]

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ON YOUR KNEES … Hair Nation Tour hits Chicago, Jack Russell falls on stage but the band plays on

ON YOUR KNEES Hair Nation Tour hits Chicago, Jack Russell falls on stage but the band plays on     CHICAGO, Illinois — Down but not out. Jack Russell has seen some rough roads and taken some falls in the last many years but he keeps getting back up. And once again at a recent live performance on the Hair Nation Tour the singer of his own band – Jack Russell’s Great White – took another dive.[…]

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REALLY, PHIL? … “It’s a lot of fun. I’m really looking forward to the next two months” says Phil Varone moments before quitting The Hair Nation Tour

REALLY, PHIL? “It’s a lot of fun. I’m really looking forward to the next two months” says Phil Varone moments before quitting The Hair Nation Tour       LOS ANGELES — Whatever the reason for Phil Varone’s shocking decision to leave BulletBoys late Friday, the drummer was in a great mood 30 minutes after their performance at Hair Nation’s national tour stop at the Wiltern Theatre with Enuff Z’Nuff and Jack Russell’s Great White.[…]

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TUFF DIARIES #8 … Jon Bon Jovi, Sebastian Bach, Rick Rubin, Howie Hubberman, BulletBoys and Gazzarri’s

TUFF DIARIES #8 Jon Bon Jovi, Sebastian Bach, Rick Rubin, Howie Hubberman, BulletBoys and Gazzarri’s Skid Row, Dave “Snake” Sabo, Steve Brown of Trixter, D’Molls, Jailhouse, Guitars ‘R Us & Jim Torgeson.  — Welcome to 1989…. It’s early January and Tuff kick off the year with a show at The Marquee in Westminster California. This venue is only 35 miles from Hollywood, or about 50 miles from where we lived in Van Nuys. But in traffic, this[…]

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DRUMMER WANTED … Phil Varone quits BulletBoys after 2 nights on Hair Nation Tour

DRUMMER WANTED Phil Varone quits BulletBoys after 2 nights on Hair Nation Tour Update: BulletBoys frontman Marq Torien has officially confirmed our story. “It didn’t work out (with Phil Varone) and we wish him the best.” — Marq Torien The singer also says they welcome back Anthony “Tiny” Biuso.   HOLLYWOOD, California — As fast as the tour has started, it appears the Hair Nation Tour already has its first casualty. BulletBoys and Phil Varone[…]

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HAIRY TOUR … Sirius XM presents Hair Nation tour w/ Jack Russell’s Great White, BulletBoys & Enuff Z’nuff

HAIRY TOUR Sirius XM presents Hair Nation tour w/ Jack Russell’s Great White, BulletBoys & Enuff Z’nuff     On The Road — If you are looking to get back to your 80’s roots this fall with some hairband hits, than have we got a show for you. Sirius XM presents The Hair Nation Tour. The tour will feature Jack Russell’s Great White, BulletBoys and Enuff Z’Nuff. The tour will be hosted on select dates by Eddie[…]

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DO NOT PASS GO … BulletBoys have been denied entry at border, Enuff Z’Nuff will headline Canadian shows

DO NOT PASS GO BulletBoys have been denied entry at border, Enuff Z’Nuff will headline Canadian shows    The Border — An industry source is reporting  to Metal Sludge that American rock band BulletBoys have been denied entry into Canada. BulletBoys are currently on a North American tour with Enuff Z’Nuff. The source has told us Enuff Z’Nuff will now headline the Canadian shows with support from Pump 5. Additional information is that BulletBoys were not the[…]

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LIES, DECEIT & SILVERWARE … Mick Sweda on Marq Torien’s guitar playing: “It’s like someone dropping silverware”

LIES, DECEIT & SILVERWARE Mick Sweda on Marq Torien’s guitar playing: “It’s like someone dropping silverware.”   LOS ANGELES, California — In a recent inteview with Mick Sweda of Lies, Deceit & Treachery, the guitarist talks in depth about his history in music. Sweda talks about his early years, and that he first moved to Los Angeles back in 1981. Sweda was a member of King Kobra, and also a founding member of BulletBoys. The guitarist[…]

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