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PORTNOY, KOTZEN, SHEEHAN Project Completes Work On Debut Album

The new project featuring Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) and Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) has completed work on its debut album for a 2013 release. Sheehan says: "I'm really pleased with it. Richie sang his ass off and played amazingly uni...

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BRET MICHAELS: 'At The Core, I'm Still 100 Percent Rock 'N' Roll'

POISON singer Bret Michaels spoke to The Regina Leader-Post about the various projects he is currently involved in, which include touring and recording as a solo act. "I'm a creative person and that's basically what drives me," he said. "I don't do well sitting still. My passion for a project is wha...

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BRET MICHAELS Says He Lost 'Great Friend' In JENNI RIVERA Plane Crash

POISON singer Bret Michaels has released a statement regarding the passing of Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera, who died early Sunday when the small plane she was traveling in with at least five others crashed in the mountains of northern Mexico. Said Bret: "I am deeply saddened hearing the news...

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HEAVEN'S BASEMENT: 'Nothing Left To Lose' Video Released

U.K. hard rockers HEAVEN'S BASEMENT will release their debut album, "Filthy Empire", in North America on February 5, 2013 via Red Bull Records. The follow-up to the independently released "Unbreakable" EP was produced by John Feldmann (THE USED, PAPA ROACH, BLACK VEIL BRIDES). "Filthy Empire" track...

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OTEP Says BLABBERMOUTH.NET Is 'A S**thole For S**theads'

Singer poet, illustrator, author and activist Otep Shamaya will release her sixth full-length studio album, "Hydra", on January 22, 2013 via Victory Records. The CD artwork was officially unveiled earlier today and can be seen below. In a series of postings on her Facebook page, Otep stated about th...

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JOHNNY DEPP Joins ALICE COOPER On Stage In Los Angeles; Video Footage, Photos Available

International film star and musician Johnny Depp joined Alice Cooper on stage last night (Thursday, November 29) at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles for the "Raise The Dead" tribute section of the rocker's show through the end. Johnny and Cooper's band — which consists of Alice on vocals, Ryan Rox...

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OTEP Explains 'Hydra' Album Concept

Singer poet, illustrator, author and activist Otep Shamaya will release her sixth full-length studio album, "Hydra", on January 22, 2013 via Victory Records. In a series of postings on her Facebook page, Otep stated about the forthcoming CD: "Looking back... Creating this album was beautiful madness...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PHIL COLLEN Talks To 'Prime Time' About His Gerson Institute Donation

Earlier this month, Phil Collen, lead guitarist for the iconic rock band DEF LEPPARD, was interviewed by Taylor Baldwin of U-T TV's "Prime Time". You can now watch the chat below. In early September, Collen announced plans for the charitable auction of "Wings", a custom Jackson PC1 guitar that he ha...

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HAMMERFALL Frontman Is Looking Forward To 'Trying His Acting Skills' In Sweden's 'Rock Of Ages'

Kee Marcello (EUROPE),Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL) and Thomas Vikström (CANDLEMASS, THERION) have been cast in the Swedish version of the hit Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages", which is set to invade Chinateatern in Stockholm this spring. The cast also features some of Sweden's top actors, comedians and...

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Death by Metal

There's no point judging music artifacts on the merit of audile quality, not when the artifact in question represents the birth of one of the greatest metal bands in history, DEATH. Instead, we should embrace the buzzbombing, ratchety and frankly horrid cassette-era transfer of basement tapes compri...

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HAMMERFALL, THERION, Ex-EUROPE Members To Star In Swedish Version Of 'Rock Of Ages' Musical

Kee Marcello (EUROPE),Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL) and Thomas Vikström (CANDLEMASS, THERION) have been cast in the Swedish version of the hit Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages", which is set to invade Chinateatern in Stockholm this spring. The cast also features some of Sweden's top actors, comedians and...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Signs With SUMERIAN RECORDS

New Jersey-based "mathcore" act THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has inked a deal with Sumerian Records for the release of the band's new album. The CD, which will be made available next spring via the group's own imprint Party Smasher Inc., is currently being recorded with producer Steve Evetts, who has p...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Presents Donation To Gerson Institute; Interview, Performance Footage

In early September, Phil Collen, lead guitarist for the iconic rock band DEF LEPPARD, announced plans for the charitable auction of "Wings", a custom Jackson PC1 guitar that he had played throughout this summer's Rock Of Ages tour with POISON and LITA FORD. The auction began exclusively through eBay...

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Video: DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PHIL COLLEN Presents Donation To Gerson Institute

In early September, Phil Collen, lead guitarist for the iconic rock band DEF LEPPARD, announced plans for the charitable auction of "Wings", a custom Jackson PC1 guitar that he had played throughout this summer's Rock Of Ages tour with POISON and LITA FORD. The auction began exclusively through eBay...

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BRET MICHAELS To Release 'Good Songs & Great Friends' In February

POISON singer Bret Michaels will release his new solo album, "Good Songs & Great Friends", on February 26, 2013 via Poor Boy Records. The effort features some of the rocker's famous friends helping him out on various tracks, including Ace Frehley (KISS),Michael Anthony (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN),...