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DEF LEPPARD: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Monterrey Concert

Behind-the-scenes footage from DEF LEPPARD's September 6 concert at Monterrey, Mexico's Arena Monterrey as part of the Rock Of Ages tour with POISON can be seen below. DEF LEPPARD recently joined the long list of rockers who have re-recorded their biggest hits in note-perfect renditions. The band's...

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BRET MICHAELS: Why SLASH Wasn't The Right Guitarist For POISON

In a recent interview with the Austin American-Statesman, POISON singer Bret Michaels was asked why Slash wasn't chosen to be the guitarist in POISON when he auditioned for the band prior to forming GUNS N' ROSES in 1985. "Slash is one of my all-time favorite guitar players and I believe he would ha...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's 'Eye For An Eye' To Be Reissued In November

Candlelight Records has set a November 6 North American release date for CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's "Eye For An Eye". This special reissue has been remastered/packaged and includes the EP "Six Songs With Mike Singing". Both titles have been out of print for years. It follows the successful release of...

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DEF LEPPARD, POISON, WHITESNAKE, TWISTED SISTER To Be Featured On 'Rock Of Ages' Blu-Ray

The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages" — with an all-star cast including Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand — will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download on October 9. The main extra with the Blu-ray set is the extended cut of the film, which will feature a...

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ENEMYNSIDE: 'Withering' Video Released

"Withering", the new video from Italian thrashers ENEMYNSIDE, can be seen below. The clip was filmed last November inside an old building that used to house a psychiatric hospital. "Withering" comes off ENEMYNSIDE's new album, "Whatever Comes", which will be released on September 10 via Mighty Music...

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BRET MICHAELS: Snippet Of New Song Available With Official Mobile App

Download the official Bret Michaels mobile app at this location for an exclusive listen to the POISON singer's new solo song "They Don't Make An App For That (The App Song)". This is the only place you'll be able to hear the track. LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Rickey Medlocke and Peter Keys and .38 SPECIAL's .....

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LETHAL Guitarist ERIC COOK Loses Battle With Cancer

Eric Cook, guitarist for the legendary power/progressive metal band LETHAL, has lost his battle with cancer. The Kentucky-based LETHAL was founded by Tom Mallicoat and the Cook brothers, Eric and Glen. In 1990, after the arrival of drummer Jerry Hartmann, Metal Blade Records released their debut alb...

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HIM: 'XX - Two Decades Of Love Metal' Cover Artwork Unveiled

Finnish love metallers HIM will release a greatest-hits album, "XX - Two Decades Of Love Metal", on October 29 via Sony Music in Finland. The set will include the band's new cover version of the song "Strange World", originally recorded in the 1990s by Kevin Grivois (a.k.a. Ké). The "Strange World"...

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HIM To Release 'XX - Two Decades Of Love Metal' Greatest-Hits Collection

Finnish love metallers HIM will release a greatest-hits album, "XX - Two Decades Of Love Metal", on October 29 via Sony Music in Finland. The set will include the band's new cover version of the song "Strange World", originally recorded in the 1990s by Kevin Grivois a.k.a. Ké. The "Strange World" vi...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Interviewed On Florida's 98.7 THE GATER (Audio)

On Thursday, August 9, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen talked to the 98.7 The Gater radio station in West Palm Beach, Florida before kicking off the second leg of the "Rock Of Ages" tour with POISON and LITA FORD in Sunrise, Florida. Listen as Phil calls in from the beach and shares how Florida ha...

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BRET MICHAELS To Share Fitness Secrets On 'Rock Bands'

POISON singer Bret Michaels recently finished creating "Rock Bands", an exercise routine he uses daily both on and off the road. He says, "[It is] simple and anyone can use it." "Rock Bands" is expected to launch this Christmas. Speaking to Celebuzz, Michaels shared some of his fitness secrets, spec...

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MIKE PORTNOY Performs With RICHIE KOTZEN In Los Angeles (Video)

Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) joined Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) on stage last night (Tuesday, August 7) at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California to perform a cover version of the BOB DYLAN classic "All Along The Watchtower". Fan-filmed video foota...

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BRET MICHAELS Calls Off Engagement

According to People.com, POISON singer Bret Michaels and his longtime girlfriend Kristi Gibson have called off their engagement. "Although the couple have separated, they remain great friends and are committed to jointly raising their two daughters," a spokesperson for Bret tells the magazine. Micha...

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CINDERELLA Guitarist Talks Early Tours, Commercial Success

Kris Engelhart of BackstageAxxess.com recently conducted an interview with CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. BackstageAxxess.com: I know one of the first tours CINDERELLA ever did was with LOUDNESS. What was that tour like and how would it compare to t...

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POISON Singer To Make Movie About His Life

POISON singer Bret Michaels revealed in a new interview with The Columbus Dispatch that he is planning to make a movie about his life, starting with his youth in Pittsburgh, where he overcame his childhood health issues, first picked up a guitar and formed his first bands. "I want to tell the story,...