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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...August 25, 2012
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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"...August 23, 2012
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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...August 17, 2012
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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...August 10, 2012
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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...August 9, 2012
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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...August 8, 2012
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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...July 30, 2012
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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...July 29, 2012
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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,...July 27, 2012
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WILD DOGS Joined By Ex-MAYHEM/POISON IDEA Bassist
Long-running metal band WILD DOGS has returned to its original four-man format after recruiting bassist Craig "Mondo" Lower. The group is rounded out by Matt McCourt on vocals, Robert Robinson on guitar and Troy Stutzman on drums. After an appearance at Portland's three-day Black Circle metal festiv...July 23, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Interviewed On 93.3 WMMR (Audio)
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen recently spoke with the 93.3 WMMR radio station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about the vibe of touring with Lita Ford and POISON, the friendship amongst the band, a possible memoir, and how his accident has actually become a "huge blessing." You can now listen to the...July 18, 2012
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PORTNOY, KOTZEN, SHEEHAN Project To Begin Recording Debut Album Next Month
Late last year, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) tapped Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) to be the guitarist/vocalist of their new project following the departure of John Sykes (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY). Although Portnoy and Sykes...July 15, 2012
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BRET MICHAELS Hopes To Get ZAKK WYLDE, RICK NIELSEN For Solo Album
According to RollingStone.com, Bret Michaels hopes to get Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) to come in and redo "Go That Far", the theme from Bret's "Rock Of Love" reality-TV show, for the POISON singer's forthcoming solo album, "Bret Michaels And Friends: Get Your Rock On". Bret also...July 13, 2012
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BRET MICHAELS To Guest-Host 'Animal Radio' This Weekend
POISON singer Bret Michaels will guest-host America's most-listened-to pet talk, "Animal Radio", on Saturday, July 14, noon eastern on SiriusXM satellite radio channel 166 as well as 102 AM/FM affiliates. Bret Michaels first rose to fame playing in the band of POISON and then became a reality star,...July 12, 2012
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Interviewed On Ohio's 105.7 THE BREW (Audio)
This morning (Monday, July 2),Daveman of the 105.7 The Brew radio station in Columbus, Ohio conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can now listen to the chat below. DEF LEPPARD recently joined the long list of rockers who have re-recorded their biggest hits in note-perfe...July 2, 2012
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