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Ready To Strike

KING KOBRA had the world to gain and had it, almost. The band had drumming veteran Carmine Appice for a leader. It had an arsenal buffered by fleeting future stars: guitarist Mick Sweda in BULLETBOYS, bassist Johnny Rod in W.A.S.P. and guitarist David Michael-Phillips (aka David Henzerling) who lat...

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DRAGONFORCE Bassist Wasn't Surprised To See Former Singer ZP THEART Join SKID ROW

DRAGONFORCE bassist Frédéric Leclercq (pictured) says that he wasn't surprised to see the band's former frontman, ZP Theart, end up as the new singer of SKID ROW. Although Theart's involvement with SKID ROW was first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET in December 2015, he didn't officially join the band u...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Unveils New Drum Kit For POISON's Summer Tour (Video)

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has posted a two-minute video in which he unveils the DW drum kit that he will be using on the band's 30th-anniversary tour this summer. Check it out below. Rockett earlier in the month wrote on his Facebook page that was still cancer free, one year after he started unde...

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How SAXON Survived Through Hair Metal And Grunge

Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock conducted an interview with vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON before the band's March 26 concert at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what the biggest challenge was for SAXON to overcome du...

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DEF LEPPARD Is A Family, Says PHIL COLLEN

In a brand new interview with Rock Cellar Magazine, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was asked how he and his bandmates have been able to maintain genuine friendships for so long where other groups have fallen short. "I don't understand how the other bands do it," Collen responded. "You've got this...

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POISON: First 2017 Photo Of Reunited Original Lineup

POISON singer Bret Michaels has released the first photo of the band's original lineup as it begins rehearsing for its upcoming tour. He wrote in the accompanying caption: "Rocking hard, feeling great. Haven't killed each other yet, this tour is happening. #music #poison #tour #springbreak #party" P...

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SEETHER: European Tour Announced

SEETHER has announced more dates for its "Poison The Parish" world tour, which includes U.S. headline shows and major festival appearances throughout the spring and summer and now an extensive European headlining run in September-October. The extensive touring plans come in support of "Poison The Pa...

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ADRENALINE RUSH: Listen To New Song 'Sinner'

"Sinner", a new song from Swedish female-fronted rockers ADRENALINE RUSH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's second album, "Soul Survivor", which will be released on April 21 via Frontiers Music Srl. Following the successful release of the band's 2014 self-titled debut, ADRENA...

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POISON Frontman BRET MICHAELS To Release 'Jorja Bleu' Solo Single Next Month

POISON frontman Bret Michaels, who has sold over 35 million records and has had several number one hits such as the timeless classic "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", is set to release his emotionally charged new single, "Jorja Bleu", on Friday, April 7. The song is new and fresh, yet has the instantly fa...

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New Song Premiere: SEETHER's 'Stoke The Fire'

"Stoke The Fire", a brand new song from SEETHER, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's seventh full-length studio album, titled "Poison The Parish", which will be released on May 12. The first release via frontman Shaun Morgan's new label imprint Canine Riot Records, "Poison The...

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Watch BRET MICHAELS Perform POISON Hits In Corbin, Kentucky

Fan-filmed video footage of Bret Michaels performing POISON hits with his solo band on March 17 at the Corbin Arena in Corbin, Kentucky can be seen below. POISON's co-headlining tour with DEF LEPPARD and special guest TESLA will kick off on April 8 in Manchester, New Hampshire and will wrap on June...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says SLASH Was 'Really Pissed Off' He Didn't Land Guitarist Gig In POISON

In a brand new interview with the "Decibel Geek" podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked how Slash came to audition for the guitarist slot in the band prior to joining GUNS N' ROSES in 1985. "Slash we had known," Rikki said (hear audio below). "'Cause he was in HOLLYWOOD ROSE… So Bret [Micha...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says Upcoming Tour With POISON And TESLA Is 'A Celebration Of Integrity'

New England Concert Reviews recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can now listen to the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DEF LEPPARD's success and longevity: Phil: "I think our work ethic and integrity were actually given t...

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ADRENALINE RUSH: Listen To New Song 'Stand My Ground'

"Stand My Ground", a new song from Swedish female-fronted rockers ADRENALINE RUSH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's second album, "Soul Survivor", which will be released on April 21 via Frontiers Music Srl. Following the successful release of the band's 2014 self-titled debu...

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DEF LEPPARD Has No Plans To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

During a brand new interview with Jack Antonio of the "Do You Know Jack?" radio show, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was asked if the band has any plans to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of its formation this year. Collen responded (hear audio below): "No. It's 'Hysteria''s thirty-year annive...