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POISON Singer To Become Second-Time Dad

POISON frontman Bret Michaels and longtime girlfriend Kristi Gibson have announced the pending birth of Jorja Bleu. She is scheduled to make her arrival in May. The couple has a four-year-old daughter, Raine (born May 20, 2000). For those of you who would like to send congratulations or other items...

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BATHORY Tribute Album: Final Track Listing Revealed

Germany's Black Goat Productions have finalized the track listing for the upcoming BATHORY tribute album, "A Tribute from the Hordes to Bathory", tentatively due in June. "A Tribute from the Hordes to Bathory" will feature 25 tracks and 24 bands from 12 countries. The cover will be designed by Itali...

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BRET MICHAELS To Debut New Single On 'Nashville Star'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels will debut his new single, "Open Road", on tonight's episode of "Nashville Star", the country music version of "American Idol", according to ABC ePrep. He will also sing the POISON hit "Nothin' But A Good Time" with the contestants. "Nashville Star" airs at 9:00 p.m. CT...

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ROB ROCK Issues Post-European Tour Update

Singer ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has posted the following message on his official web site: "The tour went great! I want to thank all the fans, bands, and crew for making the tour a pleasant and fun time. "Special thanks to Joerg Zaske at All Access and everyone at AFM Records for p...

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THERION Seek 'Secret Of The Runes' Tour Bootleg Recordings

THERION mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I would need some help from you guys! The DVD is just about ready but there's just one thing we're missing. You see, there will be (among many other things) a historical section with some bootleg s...

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ALICE COOPER Parts Ways With SPITFIRE RECORDS?

According to a post at SickthingsUK, it is rumoured that ALICE COOPER has left Spitfire Records/Eagle Rock, at least in the USA. This is based on information from a source at Eagle Rock posted to the ST mailing list. Contrary to something said on another board he was NOT dropped by Spitfire, but ...

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SEASON OF MIST Inks North American Licensing Deal With SPINEFARM RECORDS

Season of Mist has announced a North American licensing deal consisting of four releases from Finland's Spinefarm/Spikefarm Records. The CDs to be issued include the latest albums from the bands SHAPE OF DESPAIR ("Illusion's Play"),TO SEPARATE THE FLESH FROM THE BONES ("Utopia Sadistica") and REVER...

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BILL WARD Says There Are 'Talks' About A New BLACK SABBATH Studio Album

Roxx Productions and Thunderground Radio managed to get a brief online interview with the legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward and even secured permission to broadcast his solo single, "Straws". The track will be broadcast as part of a 30-minute Bill Ward/BLACK SABBATH set that will air on Thun...

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EMERALD To Play Farewell Concert At KEEP IT TRUE V Warm-Up Event

Holland's EMERALD will play their farewell concert at the Keep It True V warm-up event, dubbed Night of the Blade, which is set to take place November 4 at the Dittigheim Sporthalle. Other acts confirmed for the warm-up concert include WOLF, POWERGOD and STRIKELIGHT. As previously reported, Keep It...

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IGNITOR Confirmed For Germany's KEEP IT TRUE V Festival

American hopefuls IGNITOR have been confirmed as the openers of the Keep It True V festival, set to be held November 5 at Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows Headliner (TBA) RAVEN (UK) SOLITUDE AETURNUS (USA) RUFFIANS (USA) INTRUDER (USA) S...

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DEMIRICOUS Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Metal Blade Records have announced the official signing of Indianapolis-based death metal band DEMIRICOUS. The group will enter Planet Z Studios in June with producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL) to begin recording their new full-length album. The title of the band's debut Metal Blade Records rel...

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PROGPOWER USA VI Sells Out In Three Days

ProgPower USA VI has officially sold out just three days after tickets went on sale to the general public. "I don't think my attendees realize how truly grateful I am for their continued loyalty and support," said promoter Glenn Harveston. "This is the fourth consecutive sell-out thanks to them. I d...

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THE AURORA PROJECT Confirmed For Holland's PROGPOWER EUROPE Festival

Dutch atmospheric progressive rock/metal band THE AURORA PROJECT have been added to the lineup of acts performing at the ProgPower Europe festival, set to take place October 1-2 at JC Sjiwa in Baarlo, the Netherlands. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Saturday, October 1: GREEN CARN...

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STONER KINGS' STARBUCK Is The 'Other' Professional Wrestler To Front Rock Band

FOZZY vocalist Chris Jericho isn't the only professional wrestler to front a known rock band. For the few and far between, stemming back to Nasty Ronnie from NASTY SAVAGE in the late '80s (Ronnie worked as a wrestler/manager in the Florida area),add STONER KINGS vocalist Starbuck to that list. Star...

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KITTIE, LACUNA COIL, DORO PESCH Featured On 'Real Rock Divas' DVD

Reality Check TV's long-awaited home DVD/video, "Real Rock Divas", is finally complete, and has been sent in to the distributor, MDI. MDI previously distributed the "Metallica: Dark Souls" DVD in the USA, which they acquired from Chrome Dreams in the U.K. The disc will be pressed/manufactured by MDI...