Cleveland

May 21, 2023

JANI LANE’S LITTLE GIRL … Maddi Lane Sings “Heaven” at Her First Ever Live Performance Honoring Her Late Father Jani Lane

“What an honor to sing tribute to my pops this weekend, in Ohio where he grew up, surrounded by close family and friends.” — Maddi Lane Cleveland, OHIO — The Jani Lane Tribute show took place at “Temple Live” over the weekend and it featured some very special guests. The show honoring the late Jani Lane was put together by former Warrant guitarist and life-long local Cleveland resident Billy Morris. Morris was also great friends[…]

May 4, 2023

TRIBUTE … Ex-Warrant Guitarist Billy Morris to keep Jani Lane’s memory alive with tribute concert in Cleveland

“Jani Lane was an amazing person first, and an amazing musician and songwriter second.” — Billy Morris Metal Sludge — Gone but not forgotten. Jani Lane, once among Rock’s brightest talents, died tragically in 2011, the former Warrant star singer found lifeless next to a bottle in a hotel room in Los Angeles. His best friend, former Warrant and current Tuff guitarist Billy Morris, is keeping Lane’s memory alive May 20 in Cleveland with a[…]

May 1, 2023

THE NEW GENERATION … Dougie Manross talks to Metal Sludge about playing Guitar for TUFF this Summer

“John 5 was the first player that got me excited about country pickin’ stuff.” — Dougie Manross LOS ANGELES – Meet Dougie “Lixx” Manross, a 23-year-old wunderkind guitarist from Cleveland who started years ago as Tuff’s roadie. Now Manross is actually playing live for Tuff as a temporary replacement for Billy Morris for a run of gigs, and the guitarist who started just a few seasons ago with a tennis racket could not be happier. […]

March 2, 2022

SPROUT AT THE DEVIL … Smokin’ Rock n’ Roll ready for 2022 season, Rock n’ Roll themed Food Trucks

Metal Sludge — Todd “Chase” Chaisson and Billy Morris give Facebook followers an update about the 2022 Food Truck season for Cleveland Ohio. Tuff bassist Chaisson and lead guitarist Morris started their own Food Truck operation back in 2015 branding it Smokin’ Rock n’ Roll. The guys have since launched a second and third vehicle, to promote their ever growing popularity and award winning BBQ. Metal Sludge have covered SRn’R before, with our 2015 story[…]

March 18, 2019

CONFIRMED HOAX … Paul Stanley assures Eric Singer is fine and nothing will stop Kiss

CONFIRMED HOAX Paul Stanley assures Eric Singer is fine and nothing will stop Kiss Updated: March 18th 2019 (10:00AM pst) Paul Stanley of Kiss has tweeted and confirmed, the Cleveland news about Eric Singer is not true. Singer has made a Facebook statement as well. See screen captures below. CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kiss drummer Eric Singer is reported to have been taken to the hospital (ER) in Ohio. Reports are coming in that Singer[…]

July 14, 2017

FOOTLONG DONG … Smokin’ Rock N’ Roll launch new food truck and Tommy Lee named hotdog

FOOTLONG DONG Smokin’ Rock N’ Roll launch new food truck and Tommy Lee named hotdog CLEVELAND, Ohio — We have 2 questions for you, are you hungry and how big is your mouth? Smokin’ Rock N’ Roll has officially launched their latest food vehicle, Mac Truck and a brand new menu item that will leave girls salivating all over the Midwest. The Cleveland based food truck service has announced they’re adding The Tommy Lee to their[…]

August 25, 2015

MEAT N’ GREET Tuff bassist Chase & Ex-Warrant guitarist Morris launch BBQ on wheels

MEAT N’ GREET Tuff founding bassist Chaisson & Ex-Warrant guitarist Morris have a successful BBQ business on wheels LOS ANGELES — Once among the most popular glam-rock acts on MTV with the hit “I Hate Kissing You Goodbye,” Tuff still plays a few select dates at rock festivals every year. In the meantime, founding bassist Todd Chaisson and noted guitar player Billy Morris have forged a successful business in Cleveland with their mobile Smokin’ Rock N’[…]