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'American Idol' Metalhead Talks About MICK MARS Collaboration In New Video Interview
"American Idol" finalist James Durbin will release his debut solo album "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", on November 21 via Wind-Up Records. The CD includes a guest appearance by Mick Mars of MTLEY CRE, as well contributions from songwriters James Michael (SIXX: A.M., MTLEY CRE) and Marti Frederi...November 16, 2011
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Attorney For Musicians Accusing POISON Of Song Theft Releases C.C. DEVILLE Interview Transcript
The attorney for Billy McCarthy and James Stonich, who were members of a Chicago band known as KID ROCKER, has released a radio interview transcript in which POISON guitarist C.C. DeVille allegedly tells McCarthy, "You should have made some money off" the fist POISON album. POISON was sued last mont...November 16, 2011
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POISON Drummer Working On 'Rockett Drum Works' Reality Show
POISON's Rikki Rockett is shooting a reality show about Rockett Drum Works, the drum company he owns which is staffed by drummers who pride themselves in high-quality, ultra-custom drums. Among the drummers playing Rockett Drum Works kits are former SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone, ex-GUNS...November 14, 2011
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'Metal Evolution' Documentary Series: New Preview Clip Posted Online
VH1 Classic has proclaimed 11-11-11 as "National Metal Day" and will celebrate with a slew of exclusive metal programming, including the exclusive debut of Banger Films' ("Metal: A Headbangers Journey", "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage") groundbreaking documentary series "Metal Evolution". The latest...November 8, 2011
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'Metal Evolution' Documentary Series: Trailer Released
VH1 Classic has proclaimed 11-11-11 as "National Metal Day" and will celebrate with a slew of exclusive metal programming, including the exclusive debut of Banger Films' ("Metal: A Headbangers Journey", "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage") groundbreaking documentary series "Metal Evolution". The latest...November 7, 2011
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VINCE NEIL: 'I Run Just About 10-12 Miles A Night'
Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with MTLEY CRE singer Vince Neil. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. San Antonio Metal Music Examiner: We're looking forward to you headlining the Rock N' Roll Marathon, and of course you were here on Jun...November 5, 2011
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Temple of Rock
As regretful as it is to say, it might be time for Michael Schenker to hang it up because the songwriting well has run dry, now best exemplified by "Temple of Rock". It is a forgettable album that comes off soulless, best efforts notwithstanding. Yes, the soloing is fine and he's a great guitarist;...October 30, 2011
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POISON Singer Talks About Having Hospital Room In Phoenix Named After Him (Video)
POISON frontman Bret Michaels is donating TVs and sound systems for a waiting room at the St. Joseph's Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was treated in April 2010 for a brain hemorrhage. The equipment will allow families to relax and listen to music. In return, the waiting...October 27, 2011
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POISON Responds To Song Theft Allegations
A lawyer for 1980s hair-metal band POISON has released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter slamming as "baseless" a new lawsuit that claims several hit songs on the group's debut album, "Look What The Cat Dragged In", were stolen a quarter century ago from another band. POISON was sued last week b...October 27, 2011
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Frontman Interviewed On 107.7 THE BONE's 'Metal Zone' (Video)
"Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE. You can now watch the chat below. In a September 2011 interview with Lithium Magazine, BULLET FOR...October 25, 2011
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St. Joseph's Hospital In Phoenix To Name Room After POISON Singer
According to The Associated Press, POISON frontman Bret Michaels is donating TVs and sound systems for a waiting room at the St. Joseph's Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was treated in April 2010 for a brain hemorrhage. The equipment will allow families to relax and liste...October 24, 2011
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Did POISON Steal '80s Hits From Another Band?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, POISON is being sued by Billy McCarthy and James Stonich, who were members of a Chicago band known as KID ROCKER, for allegedly stealing four of KID ROCKER's songs. The plaintiffs claim that guitarist C.C. DeVille auditioned for KID ROCKER in 1984 prior to joinin...October 22, 2011
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman Part Of New 'The Celebrity Apprentice' Cast
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider is among the 18 celebrities taking part in "The Celebrity Apprentice" season 5, which is scheduled to premiere on NBC early next year. The castmembers reportedly outed themselves in New York Tuesday as they hit the streets to test their sandwich-making skills in wh...October 21, 2011
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SLIPKNOT's Self-Titled Album Voted Best Debut Of Past 25 Years
Readers of the British metal magazine Metal Hammer have voted SLIPKNOT's self-titled 1999 album the best debut of the past 25 years. Over 16,000 fans voted in Metal Hammer's special 25th-anniversary poll, with "Slipknot" managing to grab almost a third of all votes cast, beating off competition from...October 20, 2011
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BRET MICHAELS Talks About Upcoming 'Reality-TV' Projects
POISON singer Bret Michaels who starred in VH1's "Rock Of Love" and won NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice 3" in 2010 recently spoke to RumorFix about his two new reality TV shows which are currently in the works (see video below). "Something to Believe In" was previously described by Billboard as a networ...October 14, 2011
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