Rock N Roll Gutter

This week we crank up the chaos with the gloriously messy story of Buckcherry—the band that gave us strip-club anthems, tattoo-regret soundtracks, and enough sleaze to fill a Sunset Strip dumpster. This band of SoCal hellraisers went from Hollywood hopefuls to gold-record rebels, then crashed, burned, and rose again like a flaming middle finger! We’re talking Josh Todd’s caffeine-and-nicotine charisma, the revolving door of guitar ...

Welcome to Season 3, Gutter Rats—this week we’re diving headfirst into the loud, sweaty, gloriously unpolished chaos of a Faster Pussycat concert. Andy and Gary break down the night in all its sleazy glory. Was it a beautiful mess of gutter rock greatness? Hell yeah!! We’re talking setlists, singalongs, crowd shenanigans, and whether Taime Downe is still the coolest guy in the room (spoiler: he is).

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Circus of Power was the personification of East Coast sleaze rock during the late 80s and early 90s, tearing up the Bowery with a brand of blues-infused, heavy-hitting rock that felt like a punch to the gut. This wasn't some polished, corporate rock outfit; this was the primal sound of a city's underbelly. If you crave your rock 'n' roll served with a side of street grime and a shot of pure, unadulterated swagge...

If you're tired of pretty boys and polished pop, and you crave the raw, visceral energy of bands like The Stooges and The Gun Club, then you're in the right place. The Hangmen delivered a potent cocktail of punk rock attitude, blues rock soul, and hard rock anthems that were raw, ragged, and real as Hell. This is the story of Bryan Small and his band of Rock n Roll lifers. They are the real deal, the antidote to the manuf...

This week we’re heading straight into the grimy gutters and neon nightlife of 1990s New York City to pay tribute to the criminally underrated glam-adjacent punk juggernaut: D Generation. Fronted by the ever-charismatic Jesse Malin, these downtown darlings brought sneer, swagger, and sharp songwriting to a scene that didn’t know what hit it. We’ll dive into their CBGB-bred origins, major label misadventures, and how they channeled t...

Ever wonder what you’d get if you mixed hairspray, hedonism, and a healthy dose of delusion? Yeah, neither did we — but here we are. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into a glitter-soaked time capsule bursting with Aqua Net and spectacularly poor life choices, courtesy of... Pretty Boy Floyd. Yep, the Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz who made Poison look like undertakers. Join us as we untangle their MTV “heyday” (did th...

This week, we stumble into the trash-glam chaos of the legendary New York Dolls. They swaggered into the '70s like drag queens at a biker bar—loud, lewd, and full of attitude! We’re breaking down the gloriously sloppy legacy of these proto-punk pioneers. Before there was punk, there were the Dolls: sloppy, stylish, and too fabulous to ever be forgotten.

Also a special segment dedicated to the late, great David Johansen—frontman...

In the first half of the episode, we explore the world of Princess Pang, the short-lived but unforgettable sleaze rock band that burned bright in the late '80s. With a globe-spanning lineup and a frontwoman who could out-scream, out-strut, and out-rock most of the boys in the biz, Princess Pang hit the scene in the late '80s like a hairspray-fueled tornado. Princess Pang brought a raw, infectious energy to the scene—just ...

Before punk had a mohawk and before glam got glossy, there were The Hollywood Brats—the band that should have been the UK’s answer to the New York Dolls but ended up as rock ‘n’ roll’s best-kept secret. In this episode, we dive into the sneering, swaggering, and spectacularly doomed career of the Brats, a group so ahead of their time they practically time-traveled into obscurity.

From their reckless fashion choices to their run-ins ...

In the late ‘80s, when rock ‘n’ roll was drowning in hairspray and excess, Spread Eagle crashed the party like a steel-toed boot to the face. These guys weren’t just another glam band—they were the leather-clad, gutter-born antidote to the genre’s pretty-boy polish. While glam bands were busy primping, these NYC bruisers were cranking out raw, razor-sharp street metal that sounded like it crawled out of a back alley with a switchbl...

In this episode, we’re throwing it back to the late ‘90s and early 2000s with The Donnas—the all-girl rock band that proved girls just wanna have fun… and shred! From high school besties to full-fledged rock stars, these four women took their love of The Ramones, KISS, and AC/DC and turned it into a career packed with blistering riffs, rebellious anthems, and the kind of songs that make you want to break curfew.

We’ll cover their jo...

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into stories of persistence, passion, and the rock ‘n’ roll spirit that just won’t quit—no matter how long it takes. After a mere 30-year hiatus (but who's counting?), Welsh rockers Sister Morphine finally unleashed their long-awaited debut album, Ghosts of Heartbreak City. Their blues-infused, hard-hitting riffs capture the essence of classic gutter rock with a fresh energy. But after t...

Join us for part two of our deep dive into the saga of Faster Pussycat, the legendary sleaze rock trailblazers who brought their signature Gutter Glam sound to the Sunset Strip. With their gritty edge, undeniable swagger, and iconic hits like “House of Pain” and “Bathroom Wall,” Faster Pussycat carved their place in rock history and helped define an era.

In this episode, we explore the band’s rise during their most commercially succ...

 Join us for part one of our deep dive into the story of Faster Pussycat, the legendary sleaze rock band that brought their own style of Gutter Glam to the Sunset Strip. With their sleazy sound, rebellious attitude, and unforgettable hits like "House of Pain" and "Bathroom Wall," Faster Pussycat cemented their place in rock history.

In this episode, we explore the band’s formation and how they thrived in a genre ...

In this episode, we celebrate the glitter-soaked world of Celebrity Skin, the Los Angeles band that fused glam rock swagger with punk rock energy. Known for their over-the-top live performances and their cult classic album Good Clean Fun, Celebrity Skin embodied the irreverent spirit of the underground while giving mainstream conventions the middle finger.

Join us in celebrating the band that proved glam and punk not only coexist bu...

In this episode, we’re discussing two bands that broke the mold of the late '80s and early '90s L.A. music scene: Junkyard and Little Caesar. These groups brought the perfect mix of grit, soul, and unfiltered energy, carving out a place in rock history with their unmistakable sounds and rebellious spirit.

We’ll discuss Junkyard’s blend of Southern rock swagger and punk rock attitude, spotlighting their rise with songs like...

In this episode we explore the dark and defiant world of one of the most provocative bands to rise from the post-punk ashes—The Lords of the New Church.

From their rebellious fusion of punk, goth, and glam to their unapologetically raw lyrics, this punk “supergroup” hit the scene with a sound and style all their own. Fronted by the enigmatic Stiv Bators and powered by an all-star lineup of musicians, they pushed boundaries and left ...

In this episode we explore two underrated sleaze rock legends: Gunfire Dance and D'Molls. Both bands seamlessly blended glam, punk, and sleaze, leaving a lasting impact on the rock scene.

We dive into Gunfire Dance’s raw, high-octane sound, their cult following in the UK, and the powerful live performances that ignited the London scene. On the flip side, we discuss D'Molls, the Chicago glam rockers who embraced excess and ...

In this episode, we delve into the chaotic worlds of Motorcycle Boy and Toilet Boys, two groundbreaking bands that helped shape the glam-punk movement.

We explore Motorcycle Boy’s gritty, defiant sound and their rebellious approach that made them favorites in the late '80s L.A. scene. From their turbulent beginnings to their lasting impact on glam-punk, we unpack what made Motorcycle Boy such a unique force.

On the other hand, w...