Saturday, July 7, 2007 at 07:10AM Have you let yourself go recently?
Do you need to get in shape and drop a few pounds?
The Dworkingham comedy team might just have the answer for a Metal head looking to slim down for concert season. They call it "Heavy Metal Diet." Watch and learn.
www.dworkingham.com for more comedy.
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 03:05PM 
News bulletin from Tigertailz:
After weeks of speculation and much negotiation / deliberation, we regret to announce that Tigertailz will not be playing the Rocklahoma Festival on July 12 in Oklahoma USA.
Unfortunately, Pepsi has been readmitted to hospital and has undergone another operation in his fight against Pancreatic Cancer. Pepsi is still undergoing treatment and requires two more operations in the coming weeks, so travelling to the US now is out of the question.
However, Pepsi still wanted the band to travel without him and use a stand-in Bass player to fulfil the Rocklahoma commitment. Unfortunately, with the limited timescales and logistics involved, it just hasn’t been possible to get everything prepared in time.
So, it is with a heavy heart that we have to pull out of the Rocklahoma show.
We would like to thank Dave Tedder and the Rocklahoma organisers for all their help in trying to make it happen. And a special thanks and apologies go to all our US fans that were travelling to see Tigertailz at the festival. We will see you all soon!
No word who will fill the band's spot. Stand by for details.
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 10:10AM 
Last night was the season premiere of Big Brother 8 on CBS. I love this show so much it's not even healthy. The episodes are on three times a week, I have the live 24/7 feeds on the Internet, and in a few minutes I'm calling my cable company to order Showtime since that network will air a special show called Big Brother After Dark.
What does this have to do with glam? This season, a whole lot.
One of the cast members - Dick - is a former prolific poster on Metal Sludge. If you've never watched Big Brother, you should know the seasons all contain special twists. This year, Dick is one of the twists: his estranged daughter is in the house with him. Apparently they hate each other. This makes for great television. Posters on Metal Sludge are talking about "Evil Dick" right now.
Check out the conversation here.
In addiction to Dick - who looks and acts like Tommy Lee - the theme is Malice in Wonderland. This is also the name of a Norway-based glam band.
Coincidence? I think not.
Watch this video: Malice in Wonderland "Lucifer's Town."
Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 09:36AM 
Across the pond and add a few miles, and you’ll find Undercover Slut, a horror-glam-industrial outfit, lead by the witty vocalist “O” no last name necessary. The mighty “O” remains the constant force behind a band that’s had more member changes than Bang Tango. “O” might be too smart for his own good: he’s a strict vegetarian, avoids leathers and fur, and has opinions worthy of a political career. “O” opened up about Undercover Slut, his native France and George W. Bush. Transcription follows.
Bring Back Glam!: How did Undercover Slut form?
'O': I did form Undercover Slut over here in Gay Paris, France back in October 1995. My intention was and still is, to fuck things up, provoking extreme reactions with our image, vision, slogans, attitude. Making people think for themselves being a pleasant reward!
BBG: Describe your sound.
'O': The Undercover Slut sound is a lethal “Kulture shoK,” capital K's! Gibson guitars fornicating with ProTools attacked by scandalous lyrics coming from the voice of yours truly!
BBG: How are you influenced by 80s era glam bands?
'O' : To be honest with you, I am way more into what was going on in the 70's and in the 90's that in the 80's or nowadays. Those decades were way more subversive, that's what caught my short attention span! The Crüe/Kery Doll/Hanoï (Rocks) were badass as well as other 80's bands. Most 80's bands I fuckin' can't stand them. It's all about cycles, styles are coming and going and coming back and so on.
BBG: I'm a vegetarian. I notice you have a lot of animal rights messages on your MySpace page. What sparked your interest in animal rights?
'O': Mainly a very strong disgust in the way animals are treated by humans. That's where [it] all started from!
BBG: Does your passion for animal equality cross over into your songwriting?
'O': Remember those "Sixty Silent Seconds To Repent For Your Animal Genocide" on our Communism Is Fascism album? There is also "Meat Is Another Fucking Euphemism For Murder" on our White Whore Era E.P.
BBG: Is there a growing horror glam scene in your native France?
'O': No! The only thing that grows in France is hate between citizens and general stupidity here and there.
BBG: Do you have a new label deal?
'O': Not yet! But we'll have one soon enough.
BBG: Are you looking for international distribution of your album?
'O': All serious offers and suggestions are actually more than welcome. Please e-mail Offensive Records: offensiverecords@aol.com.
BBG: How did you pick your interesting stage names?
'O': Mine is my own initial. I give a list of aliases to my band members and they pick up those they feel most comfortable with.
BBG: How do you define the "White Whore" era?
'O': Mainly a black and white imagery based on multicolored tensions. The White Whore era is symbolized by a white cross who won a war over a dying suffering upside down red star.
BBG: The band sells a shirt that says "Don't Fuck with Iran!" I assume this is more political than musical. How do you work politics into your songs, and what do you think of America?
'O': Our "Don't fuck with Iran!" T-shirt is somehow related to that famous "Don't mess with Texas!" shirt. It is somehow a “pisstake” on that slogan. Hope it won't be a prophecy shirt though. I know quite a lot of people in America, some are happy to have George W. as their president and some hate him. Everyone is entitled to its own viewpoint. George W. is not my president; I have nothing good or bad to say about him. Most French should do the same about him and shut the fuck up! What's going on between the U.S. and Iraq is none of France's business as far as I am concerned.
Regarding Amerikkka -- as I like to spell it -- I fuckin' love it! In general, you all have way more attitude than most people I have to deal with over here on a daily basis.
For more information, check out www.myspace.com/undercoverslut.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 10:19AM
The Independence Day holiday always reminds me of crazy Uncle Ted Nugent. The man is about as conservative as I am liberal. He wears his political beliefs on his sleeve. Back in the day, Ted Nugent formed Damn Yankees with Tommy Shaw, Jack Blades, and Michael Cartellone. They created some of the best harmonies in all of melodic rock.
In 1992, the band released Don't Tread, and embarked on a massively successful-patriotic themed tour.
Here's a video from that tour. Damn Yankees "Don't Tread."
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 09:51AM
I've got the list narrowed down to eight, and now I need your help determining which one of my top picks wins the "Sexiest Video" crown. Take a look at my list:
Aerosmith: "Sweet Emotion"
Really, has Joe Perry ever looked hotter?
Whitesnake: "Here I Go Again"
Tawny Kitaen, bascially naked on two very expensive cars. Need I say more?
Crashdiet: "It's a Miracle"
The late Dave Lepard and the rest of Crashdiet prove that glam didn't die in 1994.
Motley Crue: "Hooligan's Holiday"
Nikki Sixx looks all grown up and John Corabi has long hair. That is all.
Warrant: "Cherry Pie"
Jani Lane proves that average looking guys can score with beautiful women.
Def Leppard: "Pour Some Sugar on Me"
In the round, in your face!
Winger: "Headed for a Heartbreak"
There is no one more pretty than Kip Winger.
Poison: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"
Naked Bret Michaels, in black and white. Recognize!
So, which do you choose?
Monday, July 2, 2007 at 09:13AM Recently, Bring Back Glam! spoke with drummer Matt Blakout of British glam band Tigertailz. During the interview, Matt opens up about the illness of bassist Pepsi Tate, playing Rocklahoma, and the unfortunate circumstances of relying on a record label for promotion. Transcription follows.
Bring Back Glam!: Talk about your new, upcoming album Thrill Pistol. Who wrote most of those songs, and are they the typical Tigertailz sound?
Matt Blakout: We're really excited about the album, I think it's the best ‘Tailz have done. There's something for everyone as usual with a ‘Tailz album -- the first two songs will rip your face off! All of us contributed, in the main Kim (Hooker, lead vocals) brought three or four, Jay (Pepper, lead guitar) the same and he also penned “Thrill Pistol” and “Brain The Sucker,” which kicks the album off. Pepsi (Tate, bassist) wrote three or four also. The sound will surprise some but on the whole, we love it.
BBG: Pepsi Tate recently underwent a biopsy. How is he doing now, and did his illness deter the recording process?
Matt: I spoke to him about an hour ago; he just came out of hospital today. He was in good spirits. He's going to have some further work done but on the whole he's very positive and pleased with himself on the things he's done with the new DVD and Thrill Pistol.
BBG: You recently played the Gods of Metal festival. What was it like playing with Glam bands White Lion and Motley Crue?
Matt: Motley Crue are my second favorite band of all time behind Kiss. You say Glam bands, but I always think of Slade, Sweet and T Rex as Glam. I think out of all the bands around today, the Crue are the closest to us or us to them. They were great guys, meeting your heroes is everyone's dream! They treated us with great respect. Personally, it was just awesome for us to be on the same bill and my drums on the same stage as my all time hero. White Lion were lovely guys, too. I think they've had really bad luck getting booted off the Poison tour, but that’s the politics behind things when all they wanna do is play some good gigs. It’s a shame, they kicked ass in Italy so people will miss out on that though it’s a great tour for Vains of Jenna. Good luck to them!
BBG: Let's talk Rocklahoma. How was it that you got added to the extra night bill, and what will it be like for you to play in the U.S. after all these years?
Matt: Rocklahoma, yes great to be added to what seems to be a big event of all our contemporary brothers. You know 99% of the bill is in my record collection. I was a huge Slaughter, Winger, Poison, Firehouse fan as well as Vince in Motley Crue of course. We'll make an official announcement regarding Rocklahoma very soon. We really can't wait to come over and play in the States.
BBG: What is the status of the Blast DVD...when will it be released, and what footage can fans expect?
Matt: I spoke to Pepsi today, and he mentioned the DVD. He's still pretty weak from his illness, but he's keen to get on with it. He's putting it all together himself and he says there's some really funny stuff on there. We don't take ourselves too seriously and I think that comes across when people see stuff we've done in the past. If you've ever seen Video Frenzy, which was released back in the day, you'll know exactly what I mean!
BBG: The Gypsy Pistoleros are a new Glam band from the U.K. Do you have plans to tour with them in the near future?
Matt: I haven't seen them and the Rocklahoma gig is a good boost for them. I think they have a great new twist on things and we wish them the best of luck in the future. As for touring with them, who knows? The roller coaster ride can lead anywhere! I'm never amazed…I always expect the unexpected!
BBG: There's a growing Glam resurgence in Europe and Sweden. What do you think this means for the current state of music?
Matt: All music seems to be coming back, I think Iron Maiden are bigger now than they ever were, so I think it's all types of rock. It's great that Motley Crue and Twisted Sister are about, so that new fans can get into them and experience what I did growing up with Theatre of Pain back in '85, nothing wrong with that. It's all good; we're just pleased to be along for the ride.
BBG: Are there any plans to make a video to support Thrill Pistol?
Matt: We would love to and there are so many great songs that could be done, we'll just have to wait and see.
BBG: Bezerk 2.0 is a great album. Were you surprised you didn't see more sales of the disc?
Matt: I agree that it is a great album. It's always down to the record company. We had no support in the U.K. with the release, promises were broken, [and] we just have to get on with it as best we can. We've moved on now and hopefully Sanctuary (Records, Tigertailz new label) will give us the support I think we deserve. I think Bezerk 2.0 would have done good business if it was supported, but labels can be short sighted. Every artist in every band who's ever released an album will tell you that record labels never do what they promise. It's a sad reality of the business we're in.
BBG: Do you still live by the mantra: No Hair Extensions, No Wigs, No Surgery?
Matt: Sure we do, [and] we have a few more onto that: no exercise, more make-up, and more bars of Twix!
BBG: Is there anything you’d like to say to your fans?
Matt: Thank you for sticking by us! I would hope everyone prays for Pepsi and we can't wait to be giving you some Thrill Pistol as soon as we can!