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December 11, 2019

TALK SLUDGY TO ME … Poison singer Bret Michaels has a message to all of the people who read Metal Sludge

TALK SLUDGY TO ME Poison singer Bret Michaels has a message to all of the people who read Metal Sludge Metal Sludge — Poison lead singer Bret Michaels has a message for all of those who read Metal Sludge. See the full video message below…and feel free to share and comment as you wish. Happy Holidays from Metal Sludge to all, including Bret Michaels & Poison. Bret Michaels @ WebSite – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – YouTube – Apple Music – Spotify – Poison @ WebSite – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – YouTube – Apple[…]

June 1, 2019

TUFF DIARIES #12 … Ready to record, Howard Benson, FM Station, Jani Lane, Court hearing and a Playboy Playmate

TUFF DIARIES #12 Ready to record, Howard Benson, FM Station, Jani Lane, Court hearing and my 1st Playboy Playmate Andy Secher, Paul O’Neil, Susie Owens, Hot Rod Long, Bobbie Brown, Tommi Gunn, Sabine & Young Guns. — Tuff finally gets signed in the spring of 1990 After years of playing shows, writing and recording songs – the big goal is achieved. We got a record deal. The word is that Atlantic Records has offered Tuff a[…]

March 25, 2019

TUFF DIARIES #11 … Hello 1990, Texas Strippers, Hells Angels, the Britny Fox Tour and Atlantic Records signs Tuff

TUFF DIARIES #11 Hello 1990, Texas Strippers, Hells Angels, the Britny Fox Tour and Atlantic Records signs Tuff ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson, Dangerous Toys, Pariah, Troubadour, Jani Lane, X-Poseur 54, Axl Rose, Marq Torien — It’s a new decade, the 90’s have officially begun and the 80’s are in the rearview mirror. Everyone was stoked for the 90’s. Little did we know what was waiting around the corner? Tuff are entering the 5th year as a group and we’re[…]

March 20, 2019

DEAR QUITTER … An Open Letter to Phil Varone from Stevie Rachelle

DEAR QUITTER An Open Letter to Phil Varone from Stevie Rachelle — I would like to preface my open letter to Phil Varone. To the readers, I can tell you that this all stems from a Metal Sludge article I posted about Phil Varone retiring on March 14th. I used the phrase, “Throwing in the towel” in the headline which seems to have set Phil off. I also noted that he chose to do this[…]

October 18, 2018

EIGHTIES … Tales From The Porn ready for Brazilian tour dates on heels of releasing “Back To The 80’s” video

EIGHTIES Tales From The Porn ready for Brazilian tour dates on heels of releasing “Back To The 80’s” video SAO PAULO, Brazil — Tales From The Porn return to the stage later this month with shows in their native Brazil. The band are all Brazilians except for lead singer Stevie Rachelle (Tuff). Rachelle first got aquanited with the band via the internet in late 2014 when co-founder Andy Sun (lead guitar) reached out to ask about coming[…]

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;[…]

August 27, 2018

FEELING MINNESOTA … RockTember announce set times for 3-day event feat: Tesla, Queensryche, Stryper, Kix, Winger, Skid Row, Vain and others

FEELING MINNESOTA RockTember announce set times for 3-day event feat: Tesla, Queensryche, Stryper, Kix, Winger, Skid Row, Vain and others HINCKLEY, Minnesota — RockTember VI has announced set times for their annual fall music festival. RockTember will be held at the “Grand Casino” on September 6th, 7th and 8th 2018. The event in its sixth year, is held each fall in Hinckley Minnesota. The festival has previously been 2 days but they’ve expanded[…]

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[…]

July 14, 2018

TUFF DIARIES #4 … The Metal Years, Famous People, Cocaine, Kiss and Sex with a Miss Gazzarri’s Dancer

TUFF DIARIES #4 The Metal Years, Famous People, Cocaine, Kiss and Sex with a Miss Gazzarri’s Dancer Rock City News, Troubadour, The Whisky, Redd Foxx, Nadir D’Preist, Slash and dating a future Van Halen wife I have been in Tuff for just over 2 months now and we’re a force to be reckon with on the Sunset Strip. At least that’s what we thought, Lol. Our 2nd Hollywood show was booked at Troubadour in West Hollywood. It was a[…]

July 5, 2018

TUFF DIARIES #3 … My Tuff audition, Jim Gillette screams, a near fist fight and our debut show with Warrant. By Stevie Rachelle

TUFF DIARIES (Entry #3) My Tuff audition, Jim Gillette screams, a near fist fight and our debut show with Warrant. AXL ROSE, W.A.S.P., PAIR-A-DICE, PARADISE, TAZ AND SEX WITH AN OLDER WOMAN. — It was July 7th 1987 and I woke up in Van Nuys California. I had been hanging out with Todd Chaisson (Tuff bassist) for the last several days, and tonight was going to be my first Tuff rehearsal. This is weird, because I went to the rehearsal[…]