Mickey Lord, the guitarist of the iconic Los Angeles glam-punk outfit Glamour Punks took to social media to throw down some serious praise for Trash Stars, a rising band that dared to cover their cult-classic track “Video Nasty.”
“Finally, someone with balls to cover one of our songs. On behalf of the band… it’s approved. F* yeah, Trash Stars!!!**” the legendary axeman wrote, sending fans of both bands into a frenzy.
Trash Stars didn’t waste time returning the love, replying with equal passion and gratitude:
“If we needed confirmation to know we’re doing things right, this is it!!! Thank you, Mr. Lord!!! Long live our idols, the Glamour Punks!!!”
The original track “Video Nasty” is a standout gem from the Glamour Punks’ album One Sick Pose, a record that cemented their place as underground legends in the hair metal and glam-punk scene. Trash Stars, staying true to their rebellious roots, brought the track roaring back to life on their debut album Never Too Late for Too Much released last year.
But this isn’t the first time Trash Stars have dared to honor their glam-punk heroes. In 2023, they released a full album of covers, paying homage to the bands that shaped their sound and attitude. One of the standout tracks was their fiery 2022 standalone single Rumor, a re-imagining of a song by Heart Throb Mob, the legendary cult Hollywood glam punk band that dominated the early ‘90s scene.
But wait, Trash Stars? Who the hell are they? Here is everything you need to know!
- Who are they: Trash Stars are bubbleglam sleaze band from Argentina formed in 2020. The band consist of Santy Trixx (vocals), Marky (guitars and backing vox), Kiko Rivers (bass and backing vox) and Mar Dragon (drums and backing vox).
- What do they sound like:As described previously, Trash Stars are the ultimate bubbleglam sleaze rock band in the vein of the bands from early 90s Hollywood scene such are Heart Throb Mob, Foxy Roxx, Alleycat Scratch and Pretty Boy Floyd, just to name a few.
- Releases so far: Glammin’ Up Sum Noize (2023), Live Somewhere on Planet Earth (2024) and Never Too Late For Too Much (2024)
- Biggest hits so far: Bubblegum Eyzycum, Seein’ You Leave, Dreams, Rock n Roll.
- What’s the vibe: You take the Alleycat Scratch and Pretty Boy Floyd’s sleaze and soaked it in the sugar, lot’s of sugar coated layers of Heart Throb Mob, add some 21st century enthusiasm and there you have it.
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