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DEF LEPPARD, POISON, CHEAP TRICK Kick Off Summer Tour: Video Footage, Photos Available
Last night (Tuesday, June 23),DEF LEPPARD, POISON and CHEAP TRICK kicked off their 2009 North American tour with a smashing show in Camden, New Jersey. For almost one hour and 45 minutes, LEPPARD played a selection of their biggest hits in front of an enthusiastic, near sold-out crowd at the Susque...June 24, 2009
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DISTURBED, SHINEDOWN, SEPULTURA, LACUNA COIL Members Featured In 'Under The Skin' Book
Members of DISTURBED, SHINEDOWN, SEPULTURA, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, AMON AMARTH and EXODUS are among the musicians who are featured in "Under The Skin Of Rock & Roll", a new 388-page German-language book on tattoos and metal featuring 97 exclusive interviews and a number of never-before-publishe...June 17, 2009
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POISON Drummer Cancels 'Fearless Fighting Championship' Appearance
POISON drummer and Jiu-Jitsu black belt Rikki Rockett has cancelled his appearance at the Fearless Fighting Championship on Saturday, April 11 at Wessman Arena in Superior, Wisconsin. He says, "I was pumped to attend this fight, corner Fearless Goat and do a Jiu-Jitsu seminar the day before the figh...April 6, 2009
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ONSLAUGHT Confirmed For Romania's ROCK CITY OPEN AIR Festival
British thrashers ONSLAUGHT have been confirmed for the Rock City Open Air 2009 festival, set to take place August 20-23 in Fetesti, Romania. Guitarist Nige Rockett comments: "This is gonna be an awesome and crazy event, if our last visit to Romania was anything to go by. We met some wonderful peopl...March 8, 2009
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POISON Drummer On DEF LEPPARD: 'The Fact Is, I Think There Is A Real Mutual Respect Between Us'
POISON will be heading out on the road again this summer, this time with DEF LEPPARD and CHEAP TRICK. Some people might be surprised to find POISON and DEF LEPPARD on the same bill, after LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was perceived as having made disparaging remarks about the glam metal band last year....March 1, 2009
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DEF LEPPARD Singer: Comments About POISON Were 'Taken Totally Out Of Context'
DEF LEPPARD will be heading out on the road again this summer, this time with POISON and CHEAP TRICK. Some people might be surprised to find POISON and DEF LEPPARD on the same bill, after LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was perceived as having made disparaging remarks about the glam metal band last year....February 28, 2009
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SAIGON KICK's PHIL VARONE Touring With Rockett Drum Works
Former SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone has signed an endorsement deal with Rockett Drum Works, Inc. Varone, who is about embark on a tour with the resurrected SAIGON KICK has also made quite a name for himself in the comedy world. In addition, Phil was the focus of a shocking documentary "W...February 27, 2009
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ONSLAUGHT To Return To Greece In May
British thrashers ONSLAUGHT will return to Greece on May 29 to play a show at the On Stage club in Athens. Guitarist Nige Rockett says, "This one we really cannot wait for, our last visit to Greece two years back with NAPALM DEATH was totally fucking insane, so we're looking forward to much more of...February 24, 2009
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ONSLAUGHT Confirmed For Belgium's DELIRIUM FESTIVAL
British thrashers ONSLAUGHT have been confirmed for the Delirium Festival on Saturday, April 11 at Biebob, in Vosselaar, Belgium. Guitarist Nige Rockett says, "It's a great little venue, with a real cool atmosphere as all our Belgian fans will know, so we're really looking forward to returning there...February 21, 2009
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Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVEN ADLER Joins ROCKETT DRUM WORKS
According to a posting on former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler's MySpace page, Adler visited Rockett Drum Works (owned by POISON drummer Rikki Rockett) in Woodland Hills, California this past Saturday to check in on the construction of his very own Rockett premium maple kit. While he was there,...February 17, 2009
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NASTY IDOLS: 'Boys Town' Due In March
Metal Heaven has set a March 27 release date for "Boys Town", the fifth album from reactivated late '80s/early '90s Swedish rockers NASTY IDOLS. Regarding the upcoming CD, vocalist Andy Pierce said, "already when we were reunited we had new ideas for songs. In rehearsals we played around with some r...February 6, 2009
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POISON Drummer To Detractors: 'I'm Far From Broke, Ya F**kin' Douche Bags!'
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has responded to critics over his decision to auction his "beautiful" Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-O-Graph watch via eBay. Just two years old, the watch is said to be in great shape and a "total head-turner." Rikki purchased this very watch new and it can be seen...February 4, 2009
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POISON Drummer Auctioning ROLEX Watch
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett is auctioning a "beautiful" Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-O-Graph watch via eBay. Just two years old, the watch is said to be in great shape and a "total head-turner." Rikki purchased this very watch new and it can be seen in several photos including the ones show...February 3, 2009
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POISON And DEF LEPPARD To Team Up For Summer Tour
POISON frontman Bret Michaels has confirmed that his band is in talks to tour with DEF LEPPARD later in the year. Speaking to CNN about his upcoming activities, Michaels said, "I've got a huge announcement, which actually just happened this morning. DEF LEPPARD and POISON are gonna go out on the roa...January 13, 2009
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WHITE LION's TROY PATRICK FARRELL To Sign With POISON's ROCKETT At NAMM
WHITE LION drummer Troy Patrick Farrell has issued the following update: "Just got back from touring 33 countries and played shows between 42 and 42,000. We [WHITE LION] hit Indiana to India supporting [the band's latest album] 'Return of the Pride'. "I hope to see some of you travel to NAMM, and if...January 12, 2009
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