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FASTER PUSSYCAT's MUSCAT Issues 'Open Letter' To TAIME DOWNE, GREG STEELE


FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat has issued the following "open letter" to his former PUSSYCAT bandmates Taime Downe (vocals) and Greg Steele (guitar):

"Dear Taime and Greg,

"I will try to keep this letter brief.

"I have sent both of you email and messages through myspace inviting you both to join original members Eric Stacy, Brett Bradshaw and myself as FASTER PUSSYCAT to do a 20th-anivesary tour one last time. I have not received a response from either of you so I will ask you both to consider joining us. Will you?? You have an open invitation to join with us.

"I want to add that, yes, I was very upset and hurt that neither of you contacted me when I was going through a really rough time in my life with cancer. If either of you guys had any kind of life-threatening illness, I would be there for you.

"I believe that both of you were a very important part of FASTER PUSSYCAT and it would be nice if some day we could all play together. I'm sure most of the fans would love it as well. That being said Todd [Kerns, guitar] and Kurt [Frohlich, vocals] are huge fans of both of you and are thrilled to being filling very large shoes!!!

"If you decide that you don't won't to rejoin you are both invited to come up and jam anytime you want. I'm sure you will be impressed with both Todd and Kurt as I am. They are some of the best and most talnted musicians I have ever played with.

"I love you and wish good health to you both.

Brent Muscat

"P.S.: FASTER PUSSYCAT is a Trademark in accordance with the requirements of U.S. Trademark, Patent & Copyright Law. Additionally, FASTER PUSSYCAT is a Federally Registered Trademark as certified by the USPTO. Any use of the name FASTER PUSSYCAT without the express written consent of Brent Muscat shall result in severe civil and criminal prosecution."

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FASTER PUSSYCAT Frontman Slams BRENT MUSCAT's 'Tribute Band'

FASTER PUSSYCAT frontman Taime Downe has issued the following statement:

"FASTER PUSSYCAT is NOT playing Europe in April and May. That is Brent Muscat doing his FP tribute band, playing my songs. We will be on tour in the U.S. in May and Europe in the summer. Sorry it you already bought tickets. See you soon, fuckers!

"P.S.: Message to Brent: I didn't want it to turn into this, you prick! But I started the band, not you.... I wrote the songs, not you. I did the work.... NOT YOU!!!.... but that's you, always taking credit that's not yours!!!"

The FASTER PUSSYCAT version featuring original members Brent Muscat, Eric Stacy, and Brett Bradshaw alongside THE UNDERGROUND REBELS vocalist Kurt Frohlich, recently played a couple of dates in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to a press release, this version of the band — which does not include Taime Downe —performs "all classic tracks, no remixes, no B.S."

Muscat, Stacy, and Bradshaw played their first show together in 14 years on December 30, 2006 at the Dive Bar in Las Vegas. According to Stacy, the band is "doing songs from all three [FASTER PUSSYCAT] records, and playing them the way they were written and recorded."

FASTER PUSSYCAT was formed on the streets of Hollywood, California, with their name derived from Russ Meyer's movie "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" The band was signed to Elektra Records in December 1986.

FASTER PUSSYCAT went on to record three studio albums, selling over two million records worldwide. The song "House of Pain" was a Top 40 single and the #1 most requested video on MTV.

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TAIME DOWNE: 'FASTER PUSSYCAT Is My Band And It's Just The Way It Is'

Tracey L of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with FASTER PUSSYCAT frontman Taime Downe. A few excerpts from the chat follow:

Glam-Metal.com: Is there anything you miss from the early days when everything was at the peak of the game?

Taime Downe: I don't really miss it, 'cause I did it, ya know what I mean? It was a lot of fun, but I still have fun, so it's like, I don't know. Kinda like not really having to worry about stuff, just worrying about showing up at rehearsal and playin' our stuff and a bunch of other people had to take care of all of our crap.(laughs)

Glam-Metal.com: So there was no pressure on you?

Taime Downe: Yeah, we just had to get on a plane, or get on a tour bus and go play shows. Go on tour, go to the rehearsal room and write shit, we didn't have to worry about anything else. That was just basically our job. Now, you know you deal with a lot more stuff and take on a lot more responsibility.

Glam-Metal.com: Like now, with the two FASTER PUSSYCATs that exist.

Taime Downe: Yeah, that's as of January, which is a sneaky move on Brent's part. I'm not gonna sling mud, but we've been re-doing this Faster Pussycat since 2001. The new FASTER PUSSYCAT thing just came up as of January, so we've been dealing with that for the last couple of months. So it's like, that's the deal with that so…

Glam-Metal.com: Given what you hear from fans, what are you looking to give them?

Taime Downe: Give 'em the same stuff I've been givin' 'em! I still wanna play rock 'n' roll. I started FASTER PUSSYCAT. I put the band together. Me and Greg brought Brent in. Eric was put in after we already got our record deal. I know you did an interview Eric. But he was kicked out of the band for reasons I'm not going into in the first place, so when we decided in 2001 to do it again, it was me, Greg, Brent, Danny on bass, from the THROBS (who is still in the band, PUSSYCAT, with me) and Chad on drums, and we went out. Eric was kicked out of the band for a reason. I wasn't gonna bring him back in just because we're reformin' it. I put together the band I thought was the best band. Danny's a way better bass player.

Glam-Metal.com: As far as any royalties from any past FASTER PUSSYCAT stuff, is that divided up equally or how is that split up?

Taime Downe: Well, what's divided is what people wrote. I don't divide that stuff up. That comes from ASCAP or whatever. I wrote most of the songs. Me and Greg did. Brent co-wrote a couple of the songs. Eric, I think, co-wrote one, "Poison Ivy". That's it out of all three albums.

Glam-Metal.com: Going from this point into the future, do you think you guys can co-exist, each doing what your doing without any hassles? Is there any chance for a kiss and make-up?

Taime Downe: I doubt it. He's being sneaky behind everybody's back, so it's like…no. I doubt it.

Glam-Metal.com: What are your immediate plans, say in the next few months with FP?

Taime Downe: Our immediate plans right now are finishing this live record and dealing with attorneys on this, uh, other PUSSYCAT tribute band situation, and then going out at the end of June.

Glam-Metal.com: As far as questions go, I really want to stay away from touchy subjects but…

Taime Downe: I know and I understand too. I don't wanna sling any mud either. I'm not… the situation is… we've been doin' this…I put FASTER PUSSYCAT together in 1986. We decided to do it again in 2001, I've been doin' it ever since. We didn't kick Brent out of the band. We didn't replace him while he was sick. He didn't want to go on the road for some reason, whether, I think, it was real estate school, so we needed to find a replacement to fill in for him. I tried to call Brent three times when he was sick. Me and Danny were gonna actually drive out to see him. I, to this day, have still not gotten one phone call from him. So, when it comes to that… that's the truth. He was never kicked out because he got sick and whatever, that's just…

Glam-Metal.com: And he's played with other bands over the years too?

Taime Downe: Oh yeah, and that's the whole point! He wasn't replaced, he went and put together his own version of PUSSYCAT while we're in the middle of doin' it still. When we've not stopped since 2001. So, it's…UGH! Right now we're dealing with attorneys. 100% Brent owns the name. He trademarked the name, but he trademarked it under false pretenses and that's what we're dealing with in court, and he's gonna have fun with that. But, ya know, I don't hate Brent. I just think he's sneaky, and like [he] did it behind me and Greg's back. I talk to Greg like once a week. Greg works a regular job, editing, and makes decent money. Sometimes he would go out and be on the road with us and stuff too, but sometimes he can make more money doin' what's he's doin'.

Glam-Metal.com: I was gonna ask you what he's been up to.

Taime Downe: Yeah, he's workin' a job… payin' the bills. I do clubs and other stuff to, to pay the rent and all that stuff so, it's hard to take someone away for a few month tour when they got a job that makes ‘em money all year long.

Glam-Metal.com: Yeah, as you get older you get more responsibilities, etc.

Taime Downe: Not me!

Glam-Metal.com: Well, except for you, haha.

Taime Downe: (laughter) I've just been doin' this! That's the whole point too! Same with Brent, he just wants to go out and do it for the tour and then go back to his life and whatever, while I'm still doin' this stuff, this is what I do everyday. I have not gone on slinging any mud, and I don't intend to. I'm just stating the facts, the way it is. FASTER PUSSYCAT is my fuckin' band and it's just the way it is.

Read the entire interview at www.Glam-Metal.com.

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FASTER PUSSYCAT Frontman Slams Former Bandmates For Starting Their Own Version Of Group

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted a brief interview with notoriously outspoken FASTER PUSSYCAT frontman Taime Downe. Several excerpts follow:

Blasting-Zone.com: Why was there such a significant length of time between official releases?

Taime: "Well, there wasn't a band. We didn't start playing together again until 2001. I have been doing PIGFACE and THE NEWLYDEADS since '94. It was fun. I still tour with them. I'm still friends with them. That was twelve years ago. It doesn't seem that long ago, but it is. I might even do a PIGFACE tour next year. I like to keep all of my options open, ya know? It's more fun that way. It breaks the monotony up."

Blasting-Zone.com: What are your feelings on Brent and Greg starting their own version of the group?

Taime: "Brent's full of shit. He's a fuckin' liar. It's like whatever, man. FASTER PUSSYCAT is my band and what they're doing is bullshit. It's all being taken care of now by our attorneys."

Blasting-Zone.com: So there's absolutely no chance the original line-up will ever reconcile their differences?

Taime: "Why would I reconcile with a sneaky little prick, ya know? There's just no way. He's a person that only gives a shit about himself. I have a band called FASTER PUSSYCAT and he decides to put together his own version? He's a sneaky little liar. Why would I want to play in a band with that guy? He said he sent out a letter asking us to join FASTER PUSSYCAT. You're asking me to join my own band? What kind of crap is that? Whatever. We have our attorneys on it."

Blasting-Zone.com: All things considered, it's sad it's had to come to this…

Taime: "Yes it is, but I didn't go behind the backs of the rest of the guys in the band and do this. I didn't go out and hire a guy that was fired from the band originally. It's just stupid, but it's all going to court now."

Blasting-Zone.com: How big of a distraction have the legal proceedings been for you?

Taime: "Well, it's just been within the last few months. It's been a pain in the ass because we were getting ready to do our own tour. So we put in on hold and changed our booking agent. I don't know… it's just been a kind of thorn in the side. That's about it."

Blasting-Zone.com: Was there a conflict of interest with the booking agent and the two versions of the group?

Taime: "No. We fired him and then they went and got Brent to do FASTER PUSSYCAT. They're both in trouble. I can't really talk about that stuff right now because it's getting ready to go."

Blasting-Zone.com: At this point, what is your least favorite aspect of touring?

Taime: "Just having a crummy agent, ya know? It was good and then they started booking us into some crummy places. Other than that, touring is a blast because you get to get out and play in front of people, meet new people and travel. I love traveling, so… There's nothing really bad about touring unless you pull into someplace and they don't have an adequate sound system or something like that where it makes you not able to do what you do best. Other than that, touring is great. I love it. It's one of the best parts about being in a rock 'n' roll band…"

Blasting-Zone.com: Have you begun writing material for the follow up to "The Power And The Glory Hole"?

Taime: "We're working on a live record. It might be a DVD. We've already got it recorded. We're just mixing it and editing it. Some of the things need to be fixed because we had some technical shit happen at some of the shows. We've been workin' on tracks. I've been workin' on tracks since we got home. We still haven't really done a real tour for this record yet. We were supposed to go out in January, but then we had to deal with all this bullshit, so we out it off until summer. In the meantime, I've been working on songs, so when it comes time to do another record, I'll have a bunch of new stuff ready to go."

Read the entire interview at www.Blasting-Zone.com.

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BRENT MUSCAT Drops Legal Battle Over FASTER PUSSYCAT Name...
Taime Downe reigns supreme!


According to Todd Kerns, who played guitar in Brent Muscat's recent version of FASTER PUSSYCAT, Muscat has dropped the legal battle over the band's name, effectively allowing Taime Downe to continue with his version of the group.

Said Kerns: "Brent Muscat has decided to forego the entire headache of the legalities involved in fighting for the name FASTER PUSSYCAT. After much soul-searching he decided after the European tour and the couple dates this summer that he's decided to let the other parties carry on with the name.

"I respect Brent's decision. After all he's been through with cancer, he has decided that fighting for it at this juncture in his life is not worth it. He has a family and owns some houses so he's doing just fine.

"Brent will explain in his own words when he's ready.

"We did a kick-ass tour and the reviews were stellar. The FASTER PUSSYCAT that carries on from here has a lot to live up to.

"I am not bummed. I was the fill-in guitar guy. I got to go to Europe and do a bunch of fun stuff. It was my hope that a more thorough 'reunion' would come to fruition out of all this but I don't know about that. If THE POLICE can reunite I think FP should try someday. It would be great for the fans.

"That said, we will not be at Rocklahoma in July. A FASTER PUSSYCAT will be there, just not this one. Haha. Not sure what the future holds for the five guys in our FASTER PUSSYCAT, but only time will tell."

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TAIME DOWNE Sets the record straight on a letter sent to a fan from Brent Muscat's Wife

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I may be evil... But get the facts right!!!!!!--- a letter from Brents wife to a Faster fan

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I may be evil... But get the facts right!!!!!!---a letter from Brents wife (EJ) to a Faster Pussycat fan.

And my response to all this BS.


EJ----> He sued Brent for the band name. Brent has owned the name over 6 years, and Brent didn't mind sharing the right of using the name with Taime. But Taime is greedy. He wants the right all by himself.


TD----> He ILLEGALLY registered it behind our backs. I formed the band, and brought Brent in. I'm not going share a band name. It's not a hooker, or taxi. It's like a child, something I created. Form your own band, and create your own name


EJ----> When Brent had a cancer, Taime even dind't call him or asked him how Brent was doing. Instead he replaced Brent with some guy from Murder Doll without even asking Brent if he can play or not. He deleted Brent's name from band mamber list, and he deleted Brent's photos from the Faster Pussycat myspace. Brent never said he quit the band. But Taime just got rid of Brent from the band.

TD----> Bullshit! I called him 3 or 4 times and I never got a call back from him or EJ. Danny and I were going to drive out to see him. I didn't get a call from Brent, until I was in Detroit in May..... Eric from the Murder Dolls came in when Brent said he had to go to real estate school and couldn't do this east coast run and Europe. He got sick after that. And even after that I never heard from him. Then we got Michael Thomas to play. Brent was NEVER kicked out! He just plays it when it suits him. That doesn't work with me.

EJ----> So when Brent decided to have his own version of Faster Pussycat with Eric and Brett, Taime sued Brent. In fact if Brent decided to fight at the court, Brent had much better chance to win the case because Brent owns the name legally. BUT Brent gave it to Taime. Brent gave the web site fasterpussycat.com to Taime too. Brent didn't think it's worth to fight over the stupid name. So he gave everything to Taime.

TD----> He gave me nothing!!! He was forced to. Brent and EJ make me out to be this evil person, just because I wont bend over and let them fuck me for everything I let them be a part of. He was a part of it, sometimes, but only when it meant money or something for him.... He had no chance to win, because he got the name illegally, not only that, he did it sneaky behind our backs! Only when I was gonna come after damages =(money) did Brent settle. So I wouldn't take his assets.

EJ----> Taime thinks he won. But there's no winner or loser because there was no fight. Brent gave it to Taime for free.

TD----> Yes there was a fight ..... and It wasn't FREE. Maybe for him.

EJ----> Taime should be happy bacause he could have lost alot of money & the band name too. But now he has the band name.

TD----> We did loose a lot of money... and you took it, and not just from evil ol me! The whole band, the one that has been working on together continuously, longer than YOU! Don't forget that.

EJ----> But instead of being happy, Taime becomes more bitter and mean and evil!

TD----> I am happy! Not because of you! I've never been bitter! Pissed off is more the word. Someone tries to steal your life's work doesn't make you bitter! Just very mad.

EJ----> Brent let Taime play the Rocklahoma show & Taime did an incredible thing on the stage.

TD----> He didn't let me play Rocklahoma....... EJ, I don't know what Brent is feeding you. We legally stopped his ass from playing anymore shows as FP!!!

EJ----> This is what Taime said:
"Fuck the cancer victim! I wish the cancer could have KILLED him!"

TD----> That is the biggest crock of shit. I may have said something derogatory towards Brent, but considering the shit he has put us through. But I would NEVER wish Brent dead! Thats such crap. I've lost family and close friends to cancer. You honestly think that's what I wished? I think someone else is a little bitter!

EJ----> Now. do you still think this person deserves your support? I don't. I can't. If you choose to support him, that's fine. But I can't really be friends with someone who supports Taime Downe. He's EVIL. Nothing can justify what he said on the stage about Brent. NOTHING! So don't try to make him look like a poor thing with nothing.
He's got his band which he really wanted. So it's not true when you said he had nothing. He's got his drugs, he's got his power, he's got his band. He's got what he wanted. In his world he's got everything. But still he said something HORRIBLE like that to his old time friend IN PUBLIC..
How can you support some one like him? He said he wished the cancer would have killed Brent in public. On the stage. How can you like him? I don't know. I woudln't.
Like I said it's all upto you. But i can't really talk to you with an open heart IF you think Taime has right to say those horrible things.
This is what happend, and like I said, it's upto you. I can't like Taime, and his friends/suppoters. That's it.

EJ

TD----> Maybe I'm evil.... so what! But I'm not a thief like you! What, a campaign against me? For what? Some bullshit you made up? I never wished Brent dead! That's just stupid! This isn't high school! And I think its time for you to let it go... children!

T.

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FASTER PUSSYCAT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES
To Team Up For Valentine's Day Concert In L.A.

FASTER PUSSYCAT and BEAUTIFUL CREATURES will team up for special Valentine's Day (February 14) concert at Crash Mansion L.A. in Los Angeles, California.

FASTER PUSSYCAT's current lineup is:

Taime Downe - Vocals
Michael Thomas - Guitar
Danny Nordahl - Bass
Xristian Simon - Guitar
Chad Stewart - Drums

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L.A. GUNS, FASTER PUSSYCAT And BANG TANGO
To Team Up For U.S. Tour

Sunset Strip legends L.A. GUNS, FASTER PUSSYCAT and BANG TANGO will team up for a U.S. tour in the summer. All three bands will be performing "special greatest-hits sets," according to a press release.

L.A. GUNS, featuring iconic guitarist Tracii Guns and original vocalist Paul Black, will perform classics such as "The Ballad of Jayne" and "Rip & Tear" plus other songs spanning their extensive catalog.

Taime Downe leads the always unpredictable FASTER PUSSYCAT as they bring the hits "House of Pain" and "Poison Ivy" to life.

Rounding out the bill is BANG TANGO, featuring ubiquitous vocalist Joe Leste tearing through favorites "Someone Like You" and "Dancin' on Coals" along with some surprises.

Confirmed dates are as follows (more to be added soon):

July 06 - Ecks Saloon - Lakewood, CO
July 10 - Rocklahoma - Pryor, OK (L.A. GUNS ONLY)
July 11 - Fire Water - Dallas, TX
July 12 - South Texas Rock Fest - San Antonio, TX (w/ TESLA, Y&T, STEPHEN PEARCY, BULLETBOYS)
July 18 - Nashville Station - Johnson City, TN
July 19 – Jaxx - Springfield, VA
July 24 - Club Toxic - Green Bay, WI
July 26 - Dakota Rock Fest - Sioux Falls, SD (w/ SKID ROW)
July 31 - Crazy Donkey - Farmingdale, NY
Aug. 01 - The Haunt - Yonkers, NY
Aug. 16 - Sky City Casino - Acoma, NM (w/ DOKKEN, BULLETBOYS)
Aug. 23 - Rock Against Diabetes - Las Vegas, NV (w/ Y & T)