Interview with Leather Leone and Sandy Sledge of the Metal Band Sledge Leather

This Grande Dame of Heavy Metal has settled her name as one of the most powerful female voices of all time, during the heydays of Heavy Metal. She stood fiercely above the masses, took on the settled elite!

Recording numerous classics with her ‘mentor’ David T. Chastain’s CHASTAIN; later delivering the immaculate debut “Shockwaves,” Leather Leone had a promising career ahead of her. Raved amongst fans and critics, where was this going to end, nobody knew…

And then, she vanished from the map.

Over a year ago, Leather and Sandy Sledge reunited and recorded a tribute to Ronnie James Dio, which was posted on the Internet. It generated a ton of mails instantly of eager fans and metal heads. SLEDGE LEATHER was born and the ‘band’ was booked to celebrate their return in metal at the Keep It True Festival in Germany. A triumphant return landing them a recording deal, of which “Imagine me Alive” is the stunning result. An album packed with classic driven heavy metal, ponderous, loud and powerful.

We have an interview set up with Leather, and much to our surprise, her long lasting friend is Sandy is present as well, to answer our questions.

First of all Leather, Welcome back! Where have you been all those years?

Leather Leone: Thanks! Well, I have been living life, looking for inspiration or piece of mind, as He said!

Sandy Sledge: I can translate that phrase for you…I think she’s referring to Dio, when she speaks “He” Hahaha!

Let’s go back in history a little….Leather, how did you start your career, and how did you get in touch with David T. Chastain back in the days?

- Read the full interview at UnRatedMagazine.com | UnRatedMetal.com