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POISON IDEA's PIG CHAMPION Was Large In Life, Large In Passing
Marty Hughley of The Oregonian has issued the following report: In describing Tom Roberts, guitarist of the Portland punk band POISON IDEA, there's really no way to get around the word "big" or its synonyms. His sound was huge and fierce, his lifestyle was extreme, and his massive weight led him to...February 6, 2006
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The Poison
Well, this is a first, receiving a promotional CD in a red heart-shaped box, that is. That and a Valentine's Day release date can only mean one thing, right? It's the new full-length album by Welsh metalcore outfit BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE. Phrases like "the next big thing" have been waved around mor...February 6, 2006
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Couple Who Claimed They Were Roughed Up At POISON Concert Win $650,000 Suit
The Associated Press is reporting that a Pennsylvania couple who claimed they were roughed up by security guards at a POISON concert won $650,000 from Clear Channel Entertainment Inc. An Allegheny County jury on Thursday (Feb. 2) found Clear Channel participated in the "assault, battery or false imp...February 4, 2006
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KISS, POISON, WARRANT To Perform At Wisconsin's ROCK FEST
KISS, POISON and WARRANT are among the bands that have reportedly signed on to play at Rock Fest 2006, set to take place July 20-23 in Cadott, Wisconsin. The lineup is shaping up as follows: KISS POISON WARRANT SAVOY BROWN GEORGE THOROGOOD PUDDLE OF MUDD GREGG ROLIE JOHN WAITE SEVEN MARY THREE GRAND...February 3, 2006
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POISON Singer's New Personalized Celebrity Greeting Receiving Rave Reviews
According to a press release, POISON lead singer and songwriter Bret Michaels is getting rave reviews for his innovative, new personal greetings — a collectible electronic greeting, digitally mastered on CD or DVD which can be personalized for almost every occasion. The concept was born out of the t...February 3, 2006
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Former POISON IDEA Guitarist PIG CHAMPION Found Dead
Thomas "Pig Champion" Roberts, guitarist for POISON IDEA, died at his home in Portland, Oregon, Monday night (Jan. 30). He was 47 years old. A founding member of the seminal punk band, he continued to appear with POISON IDEA throughout the late Nineties and into the new millennium, despite officiall...February 1, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Schedule Tour Dates
TWISTED SISTER have announced the following dates during the coming months: Mar. 11 - Atarfe Vega Rock Festival - Granada, SPA Apr. 29 - Silverton Casino - Las Vegas, NV Jul. 08 - Quebec Int'l Summer Festival - Quebec City, CAN (w/ SCORPIONS) Jul. 28 - Rock Of Ages Twisted Forever Festival – Seebron...January 31, 2006
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POISON To Release '20 Years Of Rock' Collection In April
POISON, one of hard rock's most iconic, enduring and controversial bands, celebrates 20 years in 2006. To commemorate this anniversary milestone and the band's career tally of more than 25 million albums and DVDs sold around the world, POISON and Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing have partnered to...January 30, 2006
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Pull Out Of CHILDREN OF BODOM U.S. Tour
Hotly tipped U.K. metalcore act BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have cancelled their participation in the upcoming CHILDREN OF BODOM North American tour in order to join the ROB ZOMBIE/LACUNA COIL touring package, which is scheduled to kick off mid-March. A replacement for BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE on the CHI...January 26, 2006
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POISON Frontman BRET MICHAELS: CD And DVD Greetings Now Available For Order
POISON frontman Bret Michaels' official web site has been updated with the following message: "We receive requests for personal messages from Bret all the time, however due to his schedule and the overwhelming amount of requests we receive up until this time it simply hasn’t been possible. In an eff...January 25, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Perform At NAMM 2006: Video Available
A short video clip of TWISTED SISTER performing at the Pulse Lounge in the Hilton bar in Anaheim, California on Saturday, January 21 during an Epiphone party at the NAMM 2006 convention has been posted online at this location. TWISTED SISTER were reportedly joined for one song by POISON guitarist C....January 24, 2006
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POISON Frontman To Be Featured On CNBC's 'D-Life'
POISON frontman Bret Michaels will be featured on CNBC's "D-Life" this weekend. The program will air on Sunday, January 15. Check your local listings for the air time in your area. As previously reported, Michaels will take time out from his current "Freedom of Sound" tour in early 2006 to do a TV c...January 14, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH, PANTERA, MEGADETH, IRON MAIDEN Members Featured In 'Story of Metal' Documentary
VH1 has announced the premiere of "Heavy: The Story of Metal", a four-part documentary tracing the evolution of heavy metal music and culture, from its dark, grim beginnings in Birmingham, England to the worldwide force that it remains to this day. In a series of four themed hours premiering Monday-...January 12, 2006
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QUIET RIOT Drummer To Be Featured In VH1's 'The Greatest: 40 Freakiest Concert Moments'
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali will be featured on VH1's "The Greatest: 40 Freakiest Concert Moments (20-1)" show, premiering on January 13 at 12 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Other artists slated to appear in the program include Ronnie James Dio, Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),C.C. DeVille (POISON) and Alic...January 7, 2006
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POISON Frontman Auctioning 'Prized' Guitar
POISON frontman Bret Michaels is auctioning his prized red Gibson SG via his official web site. The guitar comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and will be signed by Bret at the conclusion of the auction. According to a posting on Michaels' site, "guitars signed by Bret and up for auction on oth...January 3, 2006
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