Saigon Kick

April 25, 2025

NEW BLOOD ….. The Monsters of Rock Cruise announce ‘Rock The Nations’ April 12th-17th 2026 with more than Three Dozen Acts set to appear

UPDATED May 15th 2025 The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise has just added a few more acts to their 2026 edition of their annual water festival. The official social media platforms have announced the addition of Steven Adler (ex-Guns N’ Roses) along with Norway’s very own TNT. These new additions brings the total number of artists to 38. Monsters of Rock Cruise have also promised more additions and surprises to come! Make sure to log[…]

March 26, 2025

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

“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 MUSIC NEWS — Just when you thought it was safe to throw out your CD[…]

September 5, 2024

HELP IS ON THE WAY … Jeff Scott Soto appears to be Stepping in to Sing with Saigon Kick?

Updated: Sept. 5th 2024 (7:00pm PST) Saigon Kick‘s classic era frontman and singer Matt Kramer has offered up his thoughts on the recent rumor that Jeff Scott Soto is stepping in to sing in Saigon Kick with guitarist Jason Bieler. We have added Kramer‘s thoughts below. Metal Sludge — Exciting news from the Saigon Kick camp as the band appears to be teasing some future shows. But the tease has a twist, as Jeff Scott[…]

January 15, 2024

SLUDGE IS ON THE WAY … Saigon Kick’s Jason Bieler and Phil Varone exchange Facebook blows with former Frontman Matt Kramer

“First he stole all of my money, then he stole my job, and the fact that he sings exactly like me is the ultimate robbery and a perfect example of why being a thief and absolute backstabbing maniac makes you win in the music business.” — Matt Kramer on Jason Bieler of Saigon Kick “Regardless of any facts, accepts no responsibility for anything in their own life or career…” — Jason Beiler’s retort, that appears[…]

January 31, 2022

PENIS WARS … Phil Varone reflects on Sebastian Bach’s decade old Tweets Dissing the drummer for Posing Nude in Playgirl: “My Dick is Bigger than his” and “He’s in a War with himself”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Sofa King Cool, former Saigon Kick drummer and all around entertainment chameleon Phil Varone has re-addressed a decade old spat with Sebastian Bach. Varone who was also a part of Skid Row, but his tenure in the group came after Bach had been shown the door by his former band-mates. Varone has once again responded to Bach‘s claim that Varone‘s decision to pose nude for an[…]

February 27, 2020

SAIGON CHOKE … Phil Varone admits last year’s retirement announcement was: “Dramatic, Ridiculous and Embarrassing”

Metal Sludge — Well, at least he admits it. Former Saigon Kick drummer, and one-time Red Dragon Cartel member Phil Varone admits that last year’s retirement announcement was dramatic, ridiculous and embarrassing. Metal Sludge was one of the first to report on Varone‘s big decision to retire, and even joked with him about his continued retirement from previous career paths in Comedy and Porn. Varone seemed to take offense to our fun little article, and[…]

March 21, 2019

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[…]

September 27, 2018

SUN, SAND & ROCK N’ ROLL … Kix, FireHouse & Ron Keel featured acts at 80’s In The Park this weekend

SUN, SAND & ROCK N’ ROLL Kix, FireHouse & Ron Keel featured acts at 80’s In The Park this weekend COCOA BEACH, Florida — What’s better than 3 after parties? – A 3 DAY PARTY !!!!!! This weekend 80’s In The Park will lay siege to the hotel and turn it into a ROCKING HOTEL WEEKEND PARTY! The annual event will be held at Space Coast Harley Davidson on September 28th, 29th and 30th 2018. The lineup includes;[…]

February 12, 2017

SAIGON DRAGON … Red Dragon Cartel welcomes ex-Saigon Kick drummer Phil Varone

SAIGON DRAGON Red Dragon Cartel welcomes ex-Saigon Kick drummer Phil Varone Facebook – According to everyone’s favorite social network (Facebook) the band Red Dragon Cartel have added a new member to the group. The addition is former Saigon Kick and one-time Skid Row drummer Phil Varone. Jake E. Lee and his Red Dragon Cartel wrote about adding Varone to the lineup; “He’s with us now in the studio working on our next album.[…]

September 13, 2015

Phil Varone (Ex-Saigon Kick) quits Porn job wants to Rock N’ Roll again

PLEASE PASS THE PORN Phil Varone quits Porn Industry wants to Rock n’ Roll again Facebook — Phil Varone has posted a rant titled “A Day of Douching” on his official Facebook page which is highlighted by his statement “The adult industry has sucked the life out of my soul.” To most in the rock world Phil is known for his drumming as a founding member of Saigon Kick. He also spent a fistful[…]