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FLASHBACK … Tuff sign license deal with Rhino Entertainment to release “What Comes Around Goes Around” remastered for 30th Anniversary

METAL SLUDGE FLASHBACK May 14th 2025 Hello Sludge faithful… I am re-sharing here to today May 14th – on the Anniversary – of the release of our TUFF debut on Atlantic Records. This article celebrates when I first announced signing an official licensing deal with Rhino Entertainment / Warner Music Group to reissue TUFF “What Comes Around Goes Around” (Atlantic Records) on RLS Records. Thank you so much for all the years of support whether[…]

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READY FOR A RECORD DEAL … WildSide singer Drew Rose talks about coming up on the Sunset Strip in the 80’s with The Hair Metal Guru

Metal Sludge — In a new interview with The Hair Metal Guru Youtube channel, Drew Rose of WildSide talks about his teenage years starting out in music, and the decades that followed. Rose, now 60, talks in depth about how he grew up listening to Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and early Def Leppard to getting a major label record contract with Capitol Records off the Sunset Strip. Rose, who went by Hannah during[…]

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IT’S HERE … Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal, the 3-part Docuseries is now Streaming on Paramount+

Metal Sludge — The wait is over, as a killer new docuseries on Hair Metal has officially arrived. As of September 17th 2024 the new 3-part docuseries ‘Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal’ is officially streaming now on Paramount+. This docuseries was directed by Jeff Tremaine (The Dirt, Jackass) for Gorilla Films and features the who’s who of Hair Metal from throughout the 80’s decade. There are interviews with[…]

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GOT HAIR? – Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal streaming on Paramount+ starting Sept. 17th >Watch Trailer<

“You didn’t realize what a magical time you were in.” — Riki Rachtman / Cathouse / Headbanger’s Ball “In the 80’s, it was an exciting time in music, it was amazing.” — Bret Michaels / Poison “I’m feel like I am going to die… so I probably shouldn’t be in this band!” — Tracii Guns / L.A. Guns Metal Sludge — Just in-case you need more Hair Metal in your life, your wish will be[…]

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NEW … Stevie Rachelle’s re-imagined “Summer Of ’89” single and ‘Covers’ CD to drop in August >Order Now<

“This is my story, but in truth, anyone who set out to chase the rock n’ roll dream can relate to it.” — Stevie Rachelle on his new “Summer Of ’89” song Metal Sludge — How old were you and where were you in life during the summer of 1989? If you are old enough to remember, chances are you have some very fond memories from the final year of one of the most decorated[…]

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30 YEARS LATER … American Noize Fan Forum Artist Panel Video Surfaces feat; Slaughter, Hardline, Ted Poley, Tuff, Phantom Blue and more

Metal Sludge — June 25th 1994 the American Noize Fan Forum was held in Burbank California at The Hilton Hotel and convention center and the weekend event hosted bands, performances, industry types and was attended by fans from around the world. The event was basically a NAMM type of convention but geared more towards fans and organized by American Noiz and Michelle Siddiqi. Now a full 30 years later to the day, a 90 minute[…]

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DEAR DAD … “I Miss You Dad and Have Missed You Terribly Growing Up Without You!” – Stevie Rachelle

“I think about my Father, and Brother every day… and it’s never stopped.” — Stevie Rachelle Metal Sludge — No… this is not about music, or rock n’ roll… but it is about me and here it is. I want this message to reach far and wide… to as many people as possible, and give any parent, any couple, any relationship that have produced Children, to think long and hard before you act. Your actions[…]

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TUFF TOUR NEWS … Stevie Rachelle announces European Summer Tour with SHAMELESS and TUFF hits “Whisky” in Hollywood on August 23rd

Metal Sludge — The wait is over… SHAMELESS will hit the road in Europe this summer with Stevie Rachelle fronting the band. SHAMELESS last toured with Rachelle back in the summer of 2017, and while there were some tentative plans since, the Covid years put a kibosh on that. Now it’s 2024, and SHAMELESS will play several dates in their homeland of Germany, along with appearances in Belgium, The Netherlands and Czech Republic. SHAMELESS will[…]

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RUNAWAY TO EUROPE – Cherie Currie of THE RUNAWAYS will Tour Europe this Summer with SHAMELESS Feat: Stevie Rachelle of TUFF

Metal Sludge — Better late than never… and that pertains to Cherie Currie of The Runaways hitting select countries in Europe this summer, for the very first time ever! Currie is the classic voice and front-woman from the ground-breaking all female pop punk group The Runaways. This summer Currie will hit European soil for 2 weeks worth of dates that include shows in Germany, Belgium, Holland and Czech Republic. This will be The Runaways singer’s[…]

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NEW VINYL ALERT … Vains Of Jenna “The Art Of Telling Lies” is available now on Limited Edition Colored Vinyl courtesy of RLS Records

Click HERE to see options to buy Vains Of Jenna “The Art Of Telling Lies” on Vinyl. HOLLYWOOD, California — Right on time to celebrate the 15th Anniversary since the release of their final studio recording Vains Of Jenna “The Art Of Telling Lies” is ready for your turntable. The former Hollywood based rockers Vains Of Jenna have officially gone vinyl! You read that right, the wait is over. RLS Records is giving Vains Of[…]

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