Joe LeSte

January 27, 2024

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with ex-Beautiful Creatures guitarist DJ Ashba – Date: October 15th 2002

Metal Sludge — Grabbing some classic Metal Sludge from the old archives and sharing here… This classic 20 Questions feature was way back when Metal Sludge was only 4 years old, MySpace had just launched and Facebook was in the infant stages for only a few months. But the mighty Metal Sludge was already scouring the internet to bring you the best of the best and the worst of the worst. With that said, here[…]

August 28, 2023

MEDICAL NEWS … Bang Tango’s Joe Leste has been Released from the Hospital and is Recovering at Home

“Joe has been discharged from the rehabilitation hospital and is now home. He is receiving ‘Inhome Care’ with weekly therapies. Joe is ecstatic to be home with me and the dogs!” — Jessica McElyea-LeSte’ Metal Sludge — Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has been released from the hospital and is currently recovering at home. As Metal Sludge reported here back on August 18th the Sunset Strip veteran rocker fell ill and suffered a stroke. Leste,[…]

August 18, 2023

Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a Stroke and is currently in a Rehabilitation Hospital

Metal Sludge — Bang Tango frontman Joe Leste has suffered a stroke. Leste, 58, who was hospitalized on August 10th is alleged to have had 30+ years of health issues which also requires medication and the initial word is the singer’s blood pressure medicine failed him. A message to fans appears on his personal Facebook page and informed them of his recent medical scare which had him rushed to Honor Valley Deer Hospital in Phoenix[…]

December 3, 2021

MANGLED TANGO … Mark Knight on why Bang Tango canceled M3 Rock Festival: “There were some ego issues with other bands” and said “No” to the Monsters of Rock Cruise

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview on the Waste Some Time With Jason Green podcast, the guest is Mark Knight of Bang Tango. Knight talks in depth about the recent news that Bang Tango and their all original members reunion is officially over. All the hype, the plans, the work, phone calls, rehearsals and they did 1 show back in January 2020, and now it’s finished. Knight admits the band collectively agreed to[…]

November 26, 2021

SILLY REASONS … The Bang Tango reunion has imploded after 1 live show, Mark Knight: “Infighting manifested… and the band kinda broke up”

Metal Sludge — In a pair of new social media posts, Bang Tango guitarist Mark Knight has told fans that he is quitting the band. Knight took to his official Facebook and blogged: “Just wanted to say I am no longer part of the band Bang Tango! My best to them, and whoever may carry the torch! Time To move on, time to get going, what lies ahead I have no way of knowing” The[…]

January 15, 2021

NEW! … Nothin’ But A Good Time – The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion drops March 16th

Metal Sludge — It’s 2021 and the year is off to a great start and what could make it better? How about a brand new bad ass Rock n’ Roll book about the 80’s. Well you’re in luck because Nothin’ But A Good Time – The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion hits the streets on March 16th 2021 via St. Martin’s Press. This book is phone book thick with several dozen photos[…]

January 27, 2020

WELCOME HOME … Bang Tango reunites All Original Members for a Sold Out “Whisky-A-Go-Go” show

WELCOME HOME Bang Tango reunites All Original Members for a Sold Out “Whisky-A-Go-Go” show Sleazeroxx – Bang Tango‘s original line-up consisting of singer Joe Lesté, guitarists Mark Knight and Kyle Stevens, bassist Kyle Kyle and drummer Tigg Ketler is back and just played its first show together in many years at the Whisky A Go-Go in West Hollywood, California, USA yesterday evening (on January 25, 2020). Bang Tango’s setlist on January 25, 2020: 01. Sweet Little Razor 02. Shotgun Man 03. Love Injection 04. Don’t Stop[…]

November 14, 2019

ReUNITED AND TRUE … Bang Tango reuniting classic lineup for 2020 shows

ReUNITED AND TRUE Bang Tango reuniting classic lineup for 2020 shows HOLLYWOOD, California — Bang Tango have made an announcement that all original members will reunite. In a band press release that hit social media today Leste is being rejoined by his classic era bandmates Mark Knight (guitars), Kyle Stevens (guitar), Kyle Kyle (bass) and Tigg Ketler (drums). “As with any band in any genre, over the years there have been multiple line-up changes[…]

July 7, 2019

LANCE ERIC = JUSSE SMOLLETT … Bang Tango bassist Fat shames himself, accuses others & plays victim

LANCE ERIC = JUSSE SMOLLETT Bang Tango bassist Fat shames himself, accuses others and plays victim — Anyone remember the story of Jusse Smollett, the guy from Chicago who was arrested for making up a hate-crime attack? Well it seems the rock community has our own Jusse Smollett. His name is Lance Eric from the band Bang Tango. The short version is, Lance posted an update from the road and in doing so,[…]

July 3, 2019

RESPECT THE BRAND … Lance Eric continues to disrespect Bang Tango’s OG members, Metal Sludge calls foul

RESPECT THE BRAND Lance Eric continues to disrespect Bang Tango’s OG members, Metal Sludge calls foul Metal Sludge — Bands are like marriages, and often – eventually they have some sort of split. Over the years, we’ve watched as key members come and go from some of the rock industry’s biggest groups. Including 80’s standouts like; Guns N’ Roses, Motley Crue, Ratt, Poison and L.A. Guns. One of the more notable examples, is the[…]