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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'Nobody's Given Me Any Indication That There's A Tour' In The Works

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he "hasn't heard anything" about a pending tour for the veteran hard rockers, despite singer Bret Michaels' suggestion to the contrary. Speaking to the the Cleveland Scene last week, Michaels revealed that POISON was in talks to hit the road in 2015. "It looks...

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ACE FREHLEY Announces Lineup Of His Touring Band

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has announced the touring lineup for the first leg of his first U.S. shows in four years. The 2014 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee has tapped none other than Richie Scarlet, who rode shotgun performing rhythm guitar and vocal duties on Ace's "Trouble Walking"...

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BRET MICHAELS: 'It Looks Like' POISON Will Tour In 2015

POISON singer Bret Michaels has confirmed to the Cleveland Scene that the band is in talks to hit the road in 2015. "It looks like it will happen," he said. "It's been a few years. We just want to put together the right package and show to celebrate with everyone." Asked about the ...

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DEVIL CITY ANGELS Featuring POISON, CINDERELLA, Ex-L.A. GUNS Members: Footage Of New Port Richey Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of DEVIL CITY ANGELS, the band featuring former L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns alongside drummer Rikki Rockett (POISON),bassist Eric Brittingham (CINDERELLA),and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs (CHEAP THRILL),performing on September 10 at Bourbon Street in New Po...

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ACE FREHLEY On His Touring Plans: 'It All Depends On What The Promoters Are Willing To Pay'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is still unsure if he will embark on a major tour in support of his recently released solo album, "Space Invader", saying that his schedule will be dictated by simple economics. During an interview for VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says MICHAEL JACKSON Liked POISON's 'Talk Dirty To Me' Video

During a recent appearance on the "Stuck And Gunner" show, POISON and DEVIL CITY ANGELS drummer Rikki Rockett was asked which person he was most excited to meet over the course of his three-decade career as a professional musician. "I actually met [pop superstar] Michael Jackson at a wedding recepti...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says POISON Is 'Throwing Around' Touring Ideas For Next Year

Episode 246 of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with POISON and DEVIL CITY ANGELS drummer Rikki Rockett. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether there are any plans for POISON...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, BRET MICHAELS, ROB ZOMBIE, DAVID DRAIMAN React To Death Of JOAN RIVERS

Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH),Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES),Bret Michaels (POISON) and David Draiman (DISTURBED) are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on Twitter and Facebook to the death of comedy legend Joan Rivers on Thursday (September 4). The...

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ACE FREHLEY Welcomes Back Drummer SCOT COOGAN For 'Space Invader' Tour

According to VegasNews.com, drummer Scot Coogan will return to Ace Frehley's band this fall, along with THE CULT's Chris Wyse, to tour in support of the original KISS guitarist's new album, "Space Invader", which debuted at No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart, selling around 19,000 copies in its first...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Was Pleasantly Surprised By Success Of THE WINERY DOGS

Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with Richie Kotzen (THE WINERY DOGS, MR. BIG, POISON). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Icon Vs. Icon: You have seen many changes in the music industry along the way. Are there still surprises out there for you as ...

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Founding ALICE COOPER Band Drummer NEAL SMITH Releases 'KillSmith And The Greenfire Empire' Album

From Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame drummer, songwriter and founding ALICE COOPER band member Neal Smith comes "KillSmith And The Greenfire Empire", the third in his solo KillSmith series. This conceptual metal adventure will undoubtedly be the last rock opera, destined to become a movie! The story of a...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Interviewed On Brazil's 'Wikimetal' (Audio)

Brazil's Wikimetal podcast recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (THE WINERY DOGS, MR. BIG, POISON). You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. When Richie Kotzen plays his guitar, you know it's him. The guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter po...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Uploads New Pro-Shot Video Footage Of 'The Crüecifly' Drum Solo

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has uploaded professionally filmed video footage of his solo during the band's "The Final Tour". The three-minute clip, which was directed and edited by Bobby Hewitt, with audio by Nick Thayer, can be seen below. Dubbed "The Crüecifly", Lee's current drum stunt sees him...

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TESLA's KEITH, HANNON Speak To KidsInterviewBands.com (Video)

Piper of KidsInterviewBands.com conducted an interview with Jeff Keith and Frank Hannon of TESLA at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio on August 15. You can now watch the chat below. TESLA's new studio album, "Simplicity", sold around 14,000 copies in the United States in its first week of rel...

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DEVIL CITY ANGELS Featuring POISON, CINDERELLA, Ex-L.A. GUNS Members: New Song 'No Angels' Streaming

"No Angels", a brand new song from DEVIL CITY ANGELS, the band featuring former L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns alongside drummer Rikki Rockett (POISON),bassist Eric Brittingham (CINDERELLA),and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs (CHEAP THRILL),can be streamed using the ReverbNation widget b...