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ERIC BRITTINGHAM And FRED COURY Are 'Open' To CINDERELLA Reunion For One-Off Concert

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, Fred Coury was asked if there could ever be a CINDERELLA reunion of all the surviving members of the band. (Guitarist Jeff LaBar died in July 2021 at his apartment in Nashville. He was 58 years old.) The CINDERELLA drummer said (as transcribe...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than 10 Years After Diagnosis

In a recent interview with Randy Hulsey of Backstage Pass Radio, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 10 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am co...

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See VINCE NEIL's Entire Concert In Bethel, New York

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil played his third concert in nearly 10 months this past Sunday night (August 3) with his solo band at Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel, New York. Also appearing on the bill were POISON's Bret Michaels and RATT's Stephen Pearcy. While introducing the second song...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Returns To Live Stage For First Time In Nearly A Year

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil performed live for the first time in nearly 10 months last night (Friday, August 1) with his solo band at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts. Also appearing on the bill were POISON's Bret Michaels and RATT's Stephen Pearcy. While introducing the secon...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA Expects To Be Released From Hospital Next Week

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION expects to be returning home next week, a little over two weeks after he was first treated in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at a hospital in Montpelier, France as a result of him developing a severe case of bacterial pne...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA Is 'Showing Improvement' After Being Placed In An Induced Coma

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION will likely remain hospitalized for at least another week in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. As a result of Phil's hospitalization, the other members of the band — Ronnie Par...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA Remains In ICU Following Bacterial Pneumonia Diagnosis

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION remains in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at a hospital in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. On Friday (July 17),Fasciana's MALEVOLENT CREATION bandmate Jesse Jolly (bass, lead voc...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA In 'Critical Condition' With 'A Severe Case Of Bacterial Pneumonia'

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION has been admitted to the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at a hospital in Montpelier, France after developing a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. As a result of Phil's hospitalization, the other members of the band — Ron...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT's 'Ghost Notes' Memoir Pushed Back To October

In a new interview with Mike Palm of TribLive, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his upcoming memoir, "Ghost Notes", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. He said: "It was supposed to come out in July. Now they [Rare Bird Books] pushed it back to October, mainly...

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Watch: RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Performs In Pickerington, Ohio

On July 10, THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the band featuring POISON's Rikki Rockett on drums, Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Tyson Leslie on bass, keyboards and vocals, performed at Picktown Palooza in Pickerington, Ohio. Fan-fi...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Is Open To Working On Original Music With THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We've Been Talking About Stuff'

In episode 558 of the Iron City Rocks podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about his new band THE ROCKETT MAFIA in which he is joined by Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals. Th...

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THE OFFSPRING Partners With 'Punk Rock & Paintbrushes' To Present Art And Photo Exhibits During 'Supercharged' Tour

Punk Rock & Paintbrushes is teaming up with punk rock legends THE OFFSPRING to present curated art and photography exhibits at each North American stop on the band's upcoming "Supercharged" tour, beginning July 11 and running through September 7. The exhibits will celebrate four decades of THE O...

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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says POISON 'Got A Great Offer' For Headlining Tour In 2026: 'It's In BRET MICHAELS's Lap Right Now'

During an appearance on the May 12 episode of SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". He said (as transcribed by...

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DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE, BRET MICHAELS, EXTREME, Others Confirmed For First-Ever ROCK THE TIDES

DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE and Festication have announced Rock The Tides, a brand-new destination festival coming to the stunning beaches of Riviera Maya, Mexico in November 2025. Hosted at luxurious, all-inclusive 5-star beachfront resorts, this three-day celebration of rock music's finest offers an...