Although Bang Tango was often lumped in with the whole `80s glam metal movement (perhaps due to their pretty boy looks and the fact that they hailed from Los Angeles, CA), the hard rockin` quintet was one of the few L.A. glam groups to incorporate funk into its sound — some time before the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Faith No More made it acceptable to do so. Their lineup consisted of Joe Lesté (vocals), Kyle Stevens (guitar), Mark Knight (guitar), Kyle Kyle (bass), and Tigg Ketler (drums)
Vocalist Vinnie Dombroski, guitarist Drew Fortier, bassist David Ellefson and drummer Mike Heller announce brand new self-titled debut album THE LUCID. THE LUCID’s self-titled debut album features nine heavy-hitting and emotionally charged tracks showcasing the eclectic quartet’s unique sonic approach. The group has just released “Maggot Wind”, the first single from their upcoming album due out October… Read more »
Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson has announced his new David Ellefson Bass Chronicles storyteller concert series with four shows across the eastern Midwest USA. Each event will be presented as a chronological set filled with songs and stories spanning David’s legendary career, along with some deep cuts that have rarely (or never) been performed… Read more »
The music industry has lured musicians to Los Angeles for decades. Intrigued by the glow of the marquee and the desire to see their name on it, young hopefuls have sold their soul on Hollywood Blvd. only to realize that fame always has a price. Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson of Megadeth knows this… Read more »
Rocklahoma is celebrating its 10th year on May 27, 28 & 29 at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK, just outside Tulsa. America’s Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party–which had 60,000 fans in attendance in 2015–features the best current rock artists and classic bands, with onsite camping amenities and unparalleled VIP packages. The three-day… Read more »
Attack Of Life: The Bang Tango Movie’ director Drew Fortier tells Sleaze Roxx, “I always thought Dee would have been the perfect one to narrate the opening of the film. I actually wrote out the narration as “Dee Snider’s Narration” months ago, just as wishful thinking. I sent his management an e-mail about a week… Read more »
After two years of shooting, almost 300 hours of footage, and over 40 interviews, the film ‘Attack Of Life: The Bang Tango Movie’ is nearing completion. Director Drew Fortier plans on having a rough cut of the film — which also features interviews with with current Joe LeSte fronted line-up of Bang Tango as well… Read more »
Time: A nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future. Over 20 years have passed since most 80s metal bands were in their heyday, but you would never know it by talking to some of them. It seems that many of their egos were… Read more »
Joe Lesté – vocals Scott LaFlamme – guitar Lance Eric – bass Trent Anderson – drums
Bang Tango has a long history with Screamer Magazine, dating back to the late 80’s and although Joe Leste’ (vocals) is the only original member of that group, his fellow band mates embody the spirit of the original band. Scott LaFlamme (guitar), Lance Eric (bass) and Trent Anderson (drums) are all accomplished musicians and are… Read more »
