Jimmy D’Anda

December 8, 2024

HE’S BACK … BulletBoys welcome back Original Bassist and Co-Founder Lonnie Vencent

Metal Sludge — In a new social media post the BulletBoys have announced the return of original bassist and co-founder Lonnie Vencent. Vencent, 60, has been in and out of the band 4 times ((1987–2000, 2006, 2009–2014, 2019–2022) since the band’s formation in 1987 and with this recent announcement and subsequent return, it will make for the 5th. The band’s lead singer Marq Torien has continued to front the band and is the only constant[…]

April 20, 2022

BULLETBLAST … Jimmy D’Anda talks BulletBoys implosion: “I don’t think I need to point any fingers because everyone knows who it’s about.”

Metal Sludge — Ex-BulletBoys drummer Jimmy D’Anda has recently opened up about the demise of BulletBoys after their ill-fated reunion. D’Anda was recently interviewed by Andrew DiCecco for Vinyl Writer Music and he covers all kinds of past, present and future. On December 12th 2019, the BulletBoys announced that the original line-up of D’Anda (drums), Marq Torien (lead vocals), Mick Sweda (guitars) and Lonnie Vencent (bass) were back together. Unfortunately for them, Covid hit a few months[…]

January 15, 2022

TRIBUTE BOYS … BulletBoys newest lineup arrives in Key West Florida for their gig at Rokisland Fest

Metal Sludge — It’s official, the newest lineup of BulletBoys have arrived at their debut gig together in Key West Florida. BulletBoys are part of the lineup at Rokisland Fest, which is a 4-day event scheduled for January 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th 2022. BulletBoys featuring original lead vocalist Marq Torien is now joined by Ira Black on lead guitar, Brad Lang (bass) and Fred Aching (drums). BulletBoys had an all original reunion going for[…]

January 6, 2022

1, 2, F#@K YOU … Mick Sweda helps describe the unfortunate side of being in BulletBoys: “Toxic and Poisonous and nobody needs that at our age”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview on the This, That And The Other radio show and podcast with host Troy Patrick Farrell, former BulletBoys guitarist Mick Sweda explains why it’s over. Sweda spent an hour giving Farrell the good, the bad and even the ugly about why it didn’t work for the BulletBoys all original line-up to keep it together. The band reunited in late 2019 and soon after on December 30th 2019[…]

December 12, 2019

SMOOTH UP AGAIN … BulletBoys are back, the original lineup looks to 2020 for 50+ shows, new music and more

SMOOTH UP AGAIN BulletBoys are back, the original lineup looks to 2020 for 50+ shows, new music and more LOS ANGELES, California — In recent weeks we’ve seen the reunion of Motley Crue, Bang Tango and now BulletBoys. All of these bands, are reuniting for 2020 with all original members. The year in rock for 2020 looks to be packed full of shows. See the full press release from BulletBoys below. ——————————————- For Immediate[…]

August 31, 2019

FREE MEN … Mick and Marq hatchet burried: “Freedom is simple as letting go of things you don’t want or need”

FREE MEN Mick and Marq hatchet burried: “Freedom is as simple as letting go of things you don’t want or need” HOLLYWOOD, California — Axl & Slash did it, Phil & Tracii did it too. So why not, Marq & Mick? Everyone knows the BulletBoys have history and truth is, the reason the name and music still exists 3 decades later, is because it was quality. No, they were not a 1-hit wonder,[…]

August 29, 2019

DRAMA … Lies, Deceit & Treachery singer Andrew Freeman quits: “Everything Mick sent me sucked”

DRAMA ALERT Lies, Deceit & Treachery singer Andrew Freeman quits: “Everything Mick sent me sucked” Sleazeroxx — Last in Line and Lynch Moblead vocalist Andrew Freeman announced yesterday that he was no longer a part of Lies, Deceit & Treachery with the following three former BulletBoysmembers — guitarist Mick Sweda, drummer Jimmy D’Anda and bassist Lonnie Vencent. The following message was posted by Freeman on one of his Facebook accounts yesterday: “As of today, I am no longer working with the band Lies Deceit and Treachery. Which means I[…]

May 3, 2018

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[…]

January 10, 2018

YAHTZEE … Oni Logan parts ways with Lynch Mob for the fifth time

YAHTZEE Oni Logan parts ways with Lynch Mob for the fifth time LOS ANGELES, California — Oni Logan has left Lynch Mob. At least that is what the brand new and cryptic message the singer has issued leads one to believe. Logan has previously left the band on numerous occasions along with being fired the 1st time back in 1991. According to Wikipedia, Logan’s tenure in Lynch Mob is noted as follows: (1989–1991, 1998, 2008–2011,[…]

January 2, 2018

LAUGHS, DRAMA & SURGERY … Lies, Deceit & Treachery singer meltdown, “I’m out”, band reacts

LAUGHS, DRAMA & SURGERY Lies, Deceit & Treachery singer meltdown, “I’m out”, band reacts Facebook — Who needs reality TV when we have reality internet. Lies, Deceit & Treachery singer Shane Tassart has took to his personal Facebook to unload his feelings on some recent happenings within the group. The back story is that Lies, Deceit & Treachery were (reportedly) offered a spot on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise in February. But Tassart notes in his post that[…]