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NORMA JEAN Begins Recording New Album
Atlanta-based post-hardcore rockers NORMA JEAN are back in the studio this month to record their fifth studio album and debut for new record label, Razor & Tie. The currently untitled LP will be released this summer, and is being recorded in Atlanta, Georgia at Glow in the Dark Studios with prod...February 25, 2010
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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Interviewed By VintageRock.com
VintageRock.com conducted an interview with POISON drummer Rikki Rockett at the Rockett Drum Works (owned by Rockett) at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the chat below....February 21, 2010
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STEVEN ADLER's Tell-All Biography Due In June
According to HarperCollins.com, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ADLER'S APPETITE drummer Steven Adler has set "My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N' Roses" as the title of his tell-all biography, which is presently scheduled for a June 22 release. The 304-page hardcover book is a...February 17, 2010
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POISON Drummer On ROCKETT DRUM WORKS; Video Available
AskOurMusicians.com conducted an interview with POISON drummer Rikki Rockett at the Rockett Drum Works (owned by Rockett) at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the chat bel...February 11, 2010
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POISON Drummer To Perform With Wife In Valencia
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett will play percussion for his wife Melanie Martel this Thursday night (February 11) between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Salt Creek Grille in Valencia, California. Rikki and Melanie welcomed their first child, Jude Aaron Rockett, on July 14, 2009. He weighed in at seven pou...February 9, 2010
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POISON Drummer Talks ROCKETT DRUM WORKS At NAMM
Road Crew Magazine conducted an interview with POISON drummer Rikki Rockett at the Rockett Drum Works (owned by Rockett) at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the chat belo...February 2, 2010
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STEVEN ADLER: More NAMM Footage Posted Online
Video footage of former GUNS N' ROSES and current ADLER'S APPETITE drummer Steven Adler playing along to the GN'R classic "Rocket Queen" at the Rockett Drum Works (owned by POISON drummer Rikki Rockett) booth at this past weekend's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show can be viewed be...January 22, 2010
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STEVEN ADLER's Drum Solo At NAMM; Video Available
Video footage of former GUNS N' ROSES and current ADLER'S APPETITE drummer Steven Adler playing a three-minute drum solo at the Rockett Drum Works (owned by POISON drummer Rikki Rockett) booth at this past weekend's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show can be viewed below. In other ne...January 20, 2010
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ONSLAUGHT: New Video Interview Posted Online
Barry Anderson of Metal Storm conducted an interview with bassist Jeff Williams and guitarist Nige Rockett of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT at this year's Hard Rock Hell festival, which was held December 4-5, 2009 at Pontins in Prestatyn Sands. North Wales, United Kingdom. Watch the chat in two parts...December 17, 2009
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POISON, DROWNING POOL Members To Judge New Reality-TV Show 'Rock Race'
Kevin Goocher (of VH1's "I Know My Kid's A Star" and singer for PHANTOM-X) will host a new reality-TV show called "Rock Race". Confirmed judges for the series are Rikki Rockett of POISON and Stevie Benton of DROWNING POOL. The casting producers of "Rock Race" are looking for the top 10 bands to comp...September 28, 2009
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ONSLAUGHT To Tour South America In October
British thrashers ONSLAUGHT will embark on a tour of South America in October. Guitarist Nige Rockett states, "The tour will begin in Brazil on October 8, closing with three shows in Colombia on October 16-18. There are still a few dates/countries to be announced, but we should have all the final de...July 31, 2009
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POISON Drummer, ODUM Frontman In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Exhibition Video
In addition to his drumming duties in POISON, Rikki Rockett has another hobby that's not so usual among the mad and often controversial rock stars: a passion for jiu-jitsu. A vegan and animal-rights activist, Rockett holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And shortly before hitting the road with...July 29, 2009
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POISON Drummer Becomes First-Time Father
Congratulations are in order for POISON drummer Rikki Rockett and his wife Melanie Martel on the birth of their first child, Jude Aaron Rockett (see photo below). The baby boy was born July 14 at 4:31 a.m. He weighed in at seven pounds, four ounces and measured 21 inches long. POISON is currently on...July 16, 2009
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ONSLAUGHT To Support TESTAMENT In U.K.
British thrashers ONSLAUGHT will support TESTAMENT on the following dates: July 22 - Newcastle, UK @ 02 Academy July 23 - Bristol, UK @ 02 Academy July 25 - Wolverhampton, UK @ Wulfren Hall Commented ONSLAUGHT guitarist Nige Rockett: "It'll be cool to catch up with the TESTAMENT guys once again and...July 1, 2009
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VAN HALEN, QUEEN, POISON, VELVET REVOLVER Members Comment On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing
Members of VAN HALEN, QUEEN, POISON, SHINEDOWN and VELVET REVOLVER have issued statements regarding the passing of pop music legend Michael Jackson, who died earlier today (Thursday, June 25) at age 50. CNN.com reports that Michael collapsed at his residence in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angele...June 25, 2009
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