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TUFF NEWS 2026 … Stevie Rachelle shares appearances for Wisconsin, Ohio, Australia, California and the Monsters of Rock Cruise, along with the return of Michael Lean on drums

January 18, 2026

TUFF L-R: Todd Chase, Michael Lean, Stevie Rachelle & Jorge DeSaint / Photo: Neil ‘ZLOZ’ Zlozower 1989 “It never felt like I left — more like I hit pause. Stepping back in now feels natural, powerful, and exactly where I’m supposed to be.” — Michael Lean on his return to Tuff after more than 30 years LOS ANGELES, California —

DOWN UNDER … Trixter, Tuff singer Stevie Rachelle and Femme Fatale’s Lorraine Lewis hit Australia in 2026

November 10, 2025

DOWN UNDER — Attention rock n’ roll fans of Australia, another set of American 80’s rock artists are slated to appear Down Under in 2026. The mighty Trixter from Paramus New Jersey U.S.A. will tour Australia for the first time ever along with Stevie Rachelle the voice of Tuff, and Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale. Silverback Touring has brought many

FEMME FATALE … Lorraine Lewis set to release new video/single “Bad Love” via Cleopatra Records

October 27, 2025

HOLLYWOOD, California — Lorraine Lewis and her band Femme Fatale are set to release a new single/video for the song “Bad Love” on Cleopatra Records. Lewis co-wrote the latest song “Bad Love” with her Producer Steve Brown (Trixter) and David Julian, both of whom contributed guitar work to the track as did Bumblefoot (Ron Thal) formerly of Guns N’ Roses

SUPER GROUP ….. Alex Van Halen steps out on the town with TRIXTER’s Steve Brown and FOZZY’s Chris Jericho for dinner

September 4, 2025

“What a fantastic way to end my trip to California A Great Dinner Hang with my good buddies Alex Van Halen & Chris Jericho.” — Steve Brown of TRIXTER LOS ANGELES, California — The million dollar question is, what did they eat? In a new social media post this week Steve Brown of TRIXTER and Chris Jericho of FOZZY are

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Femme Fatale’s Lorraine Lewis ‘Don’t you always swallow?’ – Date: April 23rd 2002

July 9, 2025

“Don’t you always swallow?” — Lorraine Lewis / Femme Fatale METAL SLUDGE — In another of our series of Classic Sludge throw-back interviews, today we’re digging up another awesome gem! Check it out below as we all take a trip back to 2002 when we interviewed Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale fame. As most know, Lorraine recently dropped a brand

BACK IN WHITE … Lorraine Lewis set to drop new Femme Fatale video for “Living Like There’s No Tomorrow” via Cleopatra Records

June 23, 2025

“Look, we can’t go back to the ’80s — I don’t wanna do that — but I do want to be the front person, the leader of the pack that has these great rocking guys in back of me.” — Lorraine Lewis – Femme Fatale LOS ANGELES, California — Lorraine Lewis is back with her revamped Femme Fatale band and

NEW … ‘Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992’ Box Set Due in May, includes 3 Discs and 58 Tracks!

March 26, 2025

“A new compilation celebrating glam rock from the ’80s is coming from Cherry Red Records’ Lemon label is being released on May 23, 2025. The 3-CD set, Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992, spans 58 tracks, including hits from such “hair bands” as Poison, Quiet Riot, Ratt, White Lion, Warrant, and dozens more.” — Lemon Records

PEEK A BOO’B … Lorraine Lewis joins OnlyFans and promises Femme Fatale re-boot after a 6 year stint fronting Vixen

January 23, 2025

Metal Sludge — Well 2025 is off to rough start for some, and a great start for others, and if you are a fan of Lorraine Lewis, you might be one of those celebrating the new year and for damn good reason. Lewis has just announced she has officially joined OnlyFans! Yes, you read that correctly… OnlyFans. The rock n’

‘The list of rock stars that have begged me to go home with them is extremely long’ Rachael Rine

July 3, 2016

HARD HITTING ‘The list of rock stars that have begged me to go home with them is extremely long’ Getting down with lady drummer Rachael Rine LOS ANGELES — There is something about girl drummers that’s a big turn-on. But don’t just take our word for it — one look at femme percussionist Rachael Rine, and you

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May 21, 2016

“80’s In The Park” announce 2016 Florida festival for August 25th-28th Melbourne, FLORIDA — Florida is known for it’s sunshine, delicious orange juice and of course the “80’s in the Park” music festival. The Sunshine state will once again give fans of the 80’s something exciting to do at “80’s in the Park”. This year the Melbourne auditorium will host

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TUFF NEWS 2026 … Stevie Rachelle shares appearances for Wisconsin, Ohio, Australia, California and the Monsters of Rock Cruise, along with the return of Michael Lean on drums

DOWN UNDER … Trixter, Tuff singer Stevie Rachelle and Femme Fatale’s Lorraine Lewis hit Australia in 2026

FEMME FATALE … Lorraine Lewis set to release new video/single “Bad Love” via Cleopatra Records

SUPER GROUP ….. Alex Van Halen steps out on the town with TRIXTER’s Steve Brown and FOZZY’s Chris Jericho for dinner

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Femme Fatale’s Lorraine Lewis ‘Don’t you always swallow?’ – Date: April 23rd 2002

BACK IN WHITE … Lorraine Lewis set to drop new Femme Fatale video for “Living Like There’s No Tomorrow” via Cleopatra Records

NEW … ‘Young & Wild: A Decade of American Glam Metal 1982-1992’ Box Set Due in May, includes 3 Discs and 58 Tracks!

PEEK A BOO’B … Lorraine Lewis joins OnlyFans and promises Femme Fatale re-boot after a 6 year stint fronting Vixen

‘The list of rock stars that have begged me to go home with them is extremely long’ Rachael Rine

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