Taime Downe

August 5, 2021

RETIRED … Faster Pussycat guitarist Xristian Simon retires “Tomorrow is my last show”

Metal Sludge — In a new social media post from August 5th 2021 Faster Pussycat guitarist Xristian Simon has announced his official retirement. Simon has been a member of the Hollywood based group since 2001. “What a wonderful tour!!! I want to rhank everyone for the support and love! As well as my brothers in the band, what a ride it s been. So many adventures and stories, too many to tell!! Tomorrow is my[…]

May 20, 2021

STILL RUNNIN’ SH!T … After an ugly year off, Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe returns with New Life, Brand New Music and New Tour Dates

LOS ANGELES — Faster Pussycat, a classic glam band, is pumping out some original music for the first time in 15 years, starting with a single called “Nola” that was produced by Gilby Clarke. Plus, the Los Angeles quintet led by singer Taime Downe is set to hit the road on an extended tour in June with Enuff Z’Nuff that’s been pushed a year because of Covid. A year is a long time for Faster[…]

April 9, 2021

HOUSE OF DEMOS … Faster Pussycat classic guitarist Greg Steele on debut: “I can’t Listen to it…it’s like a Demo”

Sleazeroxx — Former Faster Pussycat guitarist Greg Steele was recently interviewed by Shawn Ratches for the Laughing Monkey Music podcast. Steele played on Faster Pussycat‘s best known albums — Faster Pussycat (1987), Wake Me Up When It’s Over (1989) and Whipped! (1992). Steele was asked about Faster Pussycat‘s self-titled debut album to which he stated (as provided by the Laughing Monkey Music podcast with slight edits): “The first album was songs that Tamie [Downe] had. And[…]

March 27, 2021

RIP … Brett Bradshaw former Faster Pussycat drummer

Metal Sludge — Sad news to report that former Faster Pussycat drummer Brett Bradshaw has passed away. The bands front-man and founder Taime Downe has posted a public comment on his official Facebook page seen below. “Rest in Peace! Mr Bradshaw!#formerfpdrummer @fasterp_ssycat#rocknroll #saddaytoday” wrote Downe. Sleazeroxx have reported additional messages that have been posted on Facebook today include: Diana Bradshaw –“My son, Brett Bradshaw died yesterday and I need to ask that you pray for me to[…]

April 21, 2020

STRAIGHT OUTTA QUARANTINE … Faster Pussycat and Enuff Z’Nuff team up for fall tour

Metal Sludge — FASTER PUSSYCAT and ENUFF Z’NUFF – “Straight Outta Quarantine” 2020 Tour – Initial Dates Announced In a day and age where the inmates are truly running the asylum, Hollywood sleaze-rock legends FASTER PUSSYCAT and Chicago glitter rockers ENUFF Z’NUFF are pairing up and coming “STRAIGHT OUTTA QUARANTINE” throughout North America – showing all the warts, scars and tattoos that only a package like this can. Featuring the MTV smash hits “House Of Pain”,[…]

November 20, 2019

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Frankie Banali talks about his Cancer, Kevin DuBrow, Jizzy Pearl & Taime Downe

“I FEEL GOOD” METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Frankie Banali talks about Cancer, Kevin DuBrow, Jizzy Pearl & Taime Downe — With a new album set for this month plus constant new tour dates, pop-metal pioneers Quiet Riot and longtime drummer Frankie Banali simply can not be stopped. And that includes cancer. Banali, 68, just recently revealed he is suffering from stage four pancreatic cancer, yet the hard-hitting drummer keeps going like the Energizer[…]

June 6, 2019

FaSTeRBaNG PuSSyTaNGo … Return to the Sunset Strip summer tour with Faster Pussycat and Bang Tango

FaSTeRBaNG PuSSyTaNGo Return to the Sunset Strip summer tour with Faster Pussycat and Bang Tango “THE RETURN TO THE SUNSET STRIP TOUR 2019” FASTER PUSSYCAT and BANG TANGO to Show North America The REAL”DIRT”…. HOLLYWOOD, California — As the saying goes “If you remember the 80’s, you weren’t actually there” For better or worse, FASTER PUSSYCAT and BANG TANGO were actually there – and they fucking remember. With the recent renewed interest in the 80’s Hollywood[…]

January 29, 2019

UPDATED …. Family victim says Faster Pussycat’s Xristian Simon was wrong way D.U.I. driver, slammed into 2 cars

UPDATED Family victim says Faster Pussycat’s Xristian Simon was wrong way D.U.I. driver, slammed into 2 cars Updated: Jan. 29th 2019 An update on the alleged D.U.I. charges against Faster Pussycat guitarist Xristian Simon. A family member (Mother) of one of the accident’s victims (her Son) posted about the incident on her personal Facebook. Jesse Mendiola wrote about last week’s late-night accident involving Simon, whose real name is Christian Hudson. “Fu?k stick= Xristian Simon,[…]

August 20, 2018

TUFF DIARIES #7 … MTV’s NYE Big Bash, Riki & Taime’s Cathouse and My Girlfriend was a Poster at Spencer’s

TUFF DIARIES #7 MTV’s NYE Big Bash, Riki & Taime’s Cathouse and My Girlfriend was a Poster at Spencer’s Country Club, Jason Newsted, Cold Gin, Martika, Rock Scene Magazine & Welcome to the Julie’s Waxed Pussy. — It’s now the fall of 1988. We’re a year into our run and making progress with our plan to get signed. We just finished up the summer with a August headline show at Gazzarri’s on Sunset Strip and supporting Vinnie[…]

August 14, 2017

FASTERLESS CAT? Litter Boxx set for Sin City feat: 4/5 of Faster Pussycat

FASTERLESS CAT? Litter Boxx set to appear in Sin City feat: 4/5 of Faster Pussycat LAS VEGAS, Nevada — What smells and looks gross? If you guessed a litter box, you would be correct. So if you’re into stuff that smells and looks gross, may we suggest a trip to Fremont Street this Thursday night August 18th 2017. That is if you are located in the city of sin this week. Litter Boxx is made[…]