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CASHING IN … An Open Letter to Mark Knight and Anyone Else, Who Say that Bands are Still ‘Living In The Past’ and Just Trying to ‘Cash In’

June 8, 2022

Metal Sludge — Hello, thanks for logging onto Metal Sludge today. I recently had an exchange on social media with my friend, Mark Knight, formerly of Bang Tango. For the record and to be perfectly transparent, I am more acquaintances with Mark than best buddies, but truth is, we’ve never had any real beef. Nor do we have a beef

TUFF DIARIES #20 … 1994, Northridge Earthquake, Kurt Cobain, forming RLS Records and releasing “Fist First”

May 1, 2022

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — It’s now another new year. I can’t believe it… but it’s January of 1994. Hard to believe that a decade earlier, I had never even been to a rock concert yet. But that all changed in February of 1984 when I saw Kiss on their “Lick It Up” tour. Then a few weeks later I went

BASS, BBQ AND TUFF … Todd ‘Chase’ Chaisson on opening for Poison in the early days, a Family of Bassists and his Rock n’ Roll Food Truck company

March 20, 2022

Metal Sludge — In a new glucotrol xl online in the best USA pharmacy https://advancedhealingwellnesscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wiki/wiki-glucotrol-xl.html no prescription with fast delivery drugstore episode of the Straight To Video Podcast with Rob Lane, the guest is Tuff bassist Todd ‘Chase’ Chaisson. Lane talks to Chaisson about everything from his life growing up in Arizona order suhagra online in the best USA pharmacy

SHOUT IT OUT … Shameless set to release 8th studio album “So Good, You Should…” and introduce female vocalist Charlotte Tybalt

February 4, 2022

Metal Sludge — From Munich Germany the band Shameless are ready to release their 8th studio album “So Good, You Should…” on May 20th 2022 through Pride & Joy Records. The band was first formed in 1989 by bassist Alexx Michael but didn’t release music until a decade later with their 1999 debut “Backstreet Anthems” on Red Skunk Recordz. Over

TUFF DIARIES #19 … Michael Resigns, River Phoenix, Thirsty Whale, He’s Got a Gun, Stolen Van and Danny Quits

January 16, 2022

Metal Sludge — We’re now pushing forward, and into the 1990’s. The band was faced with obstacle after obstacle, but I was still as committed and determined as ever. Regardless of the future showing little to no hope for a glam band from the Sunset Strip, I didn’t want to accept the fact that the odds were stacked against us,

PATH OF CHOICES … An Open Letter to You – Friends and Fans of Mine, of Music and in Life – By: Stevie Rachelle

September 13, 2021

Metal Sludge — Path Of Choices… Back in 1997 after Tuff had been over for a few years I decided I wanted to make a solo record. I did… and released “Who The Hell Am I?” in early 1998. I took a bunch of random musical ideas, lyrics and worked with Michael Raphael (Jailhouse) who helped write music for and

HIGH PRAISE … Jim Gillette of Nitro comments on Tim “Ripper” Owens voice: “He’s a phenomenal singer!”

July 12, 2021

Metal Sludge — In a brand new installment of the Waste Some Time with Jason Green Podcast, Nitro’s vocalist Jim Gillette is the guest. Gillette talks about his early years singing in local Phoenix area bands, and eventually releasing the Vocal Power voice instructional lessons in 1986 as a teenager. Green touches on a variety of subjects with the semi-retired

NEW MUSIC … Shameless release “Live Your Dream” single featuring Bruce Kulick and Charlotte Tybalt

March 27, 2021

Sleazeroxx — Glam rock “supergroup” Shameless have released a video for their new single “Live Your Dream.” The track features Charlotte Tybalt on vocals, Frankie Muriel on backing vocals, BC and Bruce Kulick on guitars, Alexx Michael on bass, Brian Tichy on drums and Frank Meyer on keyboards and backing vocals. Shameless‘ Facebook page indicates (with slight edits): “Shameless are a

TUFF DIARIES #17 … Hello 1992, Gene Simmons, We Need Money, Mike Starr, New Bass Player & Jason Flom part II

March 19, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA. — Well by now most of you understand how these work. It’s early 1992, our bass player Todd ‘Chase’ Chaisson has just quit the band, and grunge was starting to hammer the industry. Of course we all saw it happening, but truth is – in looking back, nobody was fully aware to what level it would impact

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

January 15, 2021

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

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CASHING IN … An Open Letter to Mark Knight and Anyone Else, Who Say that Bands are Still ‘Living In The Past’ and Just Trying to ‘Cash In’

TUFF DIARIES #20 … 1994, Northridge Earthquake, Kurt Cobain, forming RLS Records and releasing “Fist First”

BASS, BBQ AND TUFF … Todd ‘Chase’ Chaisson on opening for Poison in the early days, a Family of Bassists and his Rock n’ Roll Food Truck company

SHOUT IT OUT … Shameless set to release 8th studio album “So Good, You Should…” and introduce female vocalist Charlotte Tybalt

TUFF DIARIES #19 … Michael Resigns, River Phoenix, Thirsty Whale, He’s Got a Gun, Stolen Van and Danny Quits

PATH OF CHOICES … An Open Letter to You – Friends and Fans of Mine, of Music and in Life – By: Stevie Rachelle

HIGH PRAISE … Jim Gillette of Nitro comments on Tim “Ripper” Owens voice: “He’s a phenomenal singer!”

NEW MUSIC … Shameless release “Live Your Dream” single featuring Bruce Kulick and Charlotte Tybalt

TUFF DIARIES #17 … Hello 1992, Gene Simmons, We Need Money, Mike Starr, New Bass Player & Jason Flom part II

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

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