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DEF LEPPARD, POISON, CHEAP TRICK Tour Dates Announced

In what is sure to be the biggest rock event this summer, Britain's greatest arena rock band DEF LEPPARD will join forces with POISON and special guest CHEAP TRICK for a 39-city North American Tour. Tickets go on-sale to the general public beginning Friday, March 6 at www.livenation.com. Citi cardme...

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BURN HALO: 'Dirty Little Girl' Video Available

"Dirty Little Girl", the new video from BURN HALO, the new band fronted by former EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart, can be viewed below. In other news, drummer Joe Letz of COMBICHRIST will sit behind the kit for BURN HALO for the following shows: Feb. 25 - The Peterson Events Center - Pittsburgh,...

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Guitarist IRA BLACK Quits LIZZY BORDEN

Guitarist Ira Black has left the California-based metal band LIZZY BORDEN. The axeman, who has previously played with METAL CHURCH, VICIOUS RUMORS and HEATHEN, recently joined PROPHESY, the new U.S./German group featuring vocalist Brian O'Connor (ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) and guitarist Fabian Schwarz (PARA...

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BRET MICHAELS: 'I Will Never Do Another Cover Song With POISON'

POISON frontman and "Rock of Love Bus" star Bret Michaels recently answered a number of questions that were submitted by readers of Blender magazine. A couple of excerpts follow below. Q: When are POISON coming out with a new album of original material? Bret Michaels On our last studio album [2007's...

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ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS' MICHAEL AMOTT Talks DEAN GUITARS; Video Available

Lacey Conner (villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels) conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS guitarist Michael Amott at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Cen...

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POISON, DEF LEPPARD To Play This Year's ROCKLAHOMA Festival?

According to Sweet Sounds Management, which represents former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell, Herman's new project HERMAN ZE GERMAN AND FRIENDS will perform at this year's Rocklahoma festival on Friday, July 10. The band will reportedly play one of the side stages after POISON's main-stage set an...

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BRET MICHAELS On Split With PAMELA ANDERSON

During his recent "Dear Superstar" interview with Blender magazine, POISON frontman and "Rock of Love Bus" star Bret Michaels revealed some of the reasons his "very fun, very sexual" early-'90s relationship with Pamela Anderson came to an end. One very big reason, he suspects: Pam's mom. Michaels sa...

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BURN HALO: Debut Album Track Listing Revealed

BURN HALO, the new band fronted by former EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart, will release its self-titled debut album on March 10 via Rawkhead Records (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group). The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Dirty Little Girl (feat. AVENGED SEVENFOLD's...

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DAVID SHANKLE's 'Insane, Hot Shred Lick'; Video Available

Video footage of former MANOWAR and current DAVID SHANKLE GROUP (DSG) guitarist David Shankle playing an "insane hot shred lick" for the Guitar Wheel book, due out later in 2009, can be viewed below. DAVID SHANKLE GROUP recently rejoined forces with singer Kyle Michaels following a brief collaborati...

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New DIMEBAG Amp From DEAN Unveiled At NAMM; First Photos Available

Dean Guitars has just unveiled the new "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) amp called Blacktooth. It was reportedly approved by Dimebag's longtime girlfriend Rita Haney and will retail for $699.00. Grady Champion, one of Dimebag's former techs who'll be hitting the road with BLONDIE later...

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BRET MICHAELS Interviewed On New York's WPIX-TV; Video Available

POISON singer Bret Michaels was interviewed this morning on New York'a WPIX-TV. Watch the four-minute segment below. As previously reported, Bret has confirmed that POISON is in talks to tour with DEF LEPPARD later in the year. Speaking to CNN about his upcoming activities, Michaels said, "I've got...

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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...

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BURN HALO: New Audio Interview With Drummer RYAN FOLDEN Available

Drummer Ryan Folden of BURN HALO, the new band fronted by former EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart, was recently interviewed by the "Twice As Much" rock morning show on KHTQ Rock 94 ½, "Spokane's Best Rock." The chat is now available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location. BURN HALO ...

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BRET MICHAELS On 'Chelsea Lately'; Video Available

POISON frontman Bret Michaels was a guest on the December 25, 2008 episode of "Chelsea Lately", a late-night comedy talk show on the television channel E! hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler. Watch the segment below. According to Television Week, VH1's season premiere of the dating competition "Rock...

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Jailed LIZZY BORDEN Guitarist Claims Veganism Not Recognized By Facility As 'Valid And Sincere'

Current LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Ira Black, who has previously played with METAL CHURCH, VICIOUS RUMORS and HEATHEN, has gone on a hunger strike at the Los Angeles County Jail because he claims that veganism is not being recognized by the facility as "valid and sincere." Ira was taken into custody the...