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RIKKI ROCKETT On Possibility Of New POISON Music: 'I Would Do It In A Minute'

In a recent interview with The Hair Metal Guru, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked about the possibility of new music from the glam metal icons. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know. I am sitting right here. I would do it in a minute. I have a little studio out here…...
March 28, 2025
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BRET MICHAELS On His Trademark Bandana: 'It's My Super Power'

In a new interview with USA Today, POISON frontman Bret Michaels called his trademark bandana his "super power". "It's my own feeling of identity," he said. "Somehow I became 'Bandana Man'." But he added that there is a practical dual purpose to his cranial complement. "It keeps all of the sweat out...
March 26, 2025
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STEPHEN PEARCY Says Fans Can Expect 'Some Surprises' From His Upcoming Shows With WARREN DEMARTINI

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, Stephen Pearcy spoke about his reunion with his longtime RATT bandmate Warren DeMartini for a handful of shows this spring and summer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "How it came about is an interesting story. It all happe...
March 26, 2025
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KIP WINGER Reflects On Touring With Late WARRANT Frontman JANI LANE: 'He Insulted Me In A Way That Was Beyond The Pale'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, WINGER frontman Kip Winger was asked how he managed to "avoid the pitfalls" of success in the late 1980s and early 1990s when so many other musicians succumbed to the rock and roll lifestyle, including late WARRANT singer Ja...
March 21, 2025
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RICHIE KOTZEN Says New SMITH/KOTZEN Single 'Black Light' Was Nearly Scrapped: 'That Song Almost Didn't Survive'

During an interview following SMITH/KOTZEN's March 5 acoustic performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen revealed that "Black Light" — the group's current single and latest music video, and the co-title track of SMITH/KOTZEN's forthcoming second album "Black Li...
March 15, 2025
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RICHIE KOTZEN Says He's 'Quite Proud' Of POISON's 'Native Tongue': 'I Think We Made A Great Record' 

In an interview following SMITH/KOTZEN's March 5 acoustic performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was given the chance to reflect on his brief stint in POISON, with whom he recorded the 1993 album "Native Tongue" after the departure of C.C. DeVille. "It's so...
March 13, 2025
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ALICE COOPER Explains How He Keeps His Live Performances Fresh Year After Year

In a new interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, legendary rocker Alice Cooper was asked how he keeps his live performances fresh every time he embarks on a new tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "First of all, I surround myself with the best players. Everybody in m...
March 11, 2025
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CRADLE OF FILTH Releases Music Video For 'White Hellebore' From Upcoming 'The Screaming Of The Valkyries' Album

Following CRADLE OF FILTH's acclaimed recent single "To Live Deliciously" and its exquisitely twisted music video, the Grammy Award-nominated extreme metal institution is back to give fans more of the sinful sounds they crave with "White Hellebore", another bewitching new single and music video. Fea...
March 11, 2025
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There Will 'Definitely' Be A New TRIXTER Album, Says STEVE BROWN

In a new interview with Youngstown Studio's B.J. Lisko, guitarist Steve Brown, who has been performing semi-acoustic TRIXTER shows with TRIXTER bandmate P.J. Farley on bass, backed by Ben Hans on percussion, was asked if he was open to making a new TRIXTER album in the not-too-distant future. He res...
March 7, 2025
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RICHIE KOTZEN Explains His Collaborative Process With ADRIAN SMITH: 'There Is A Bit Of A Method To Our Madness'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Guitar Hang podcast, THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen spoke about his upcoming second collaborative album with IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith, "Black Light / White Noise", due on April 4 via BMG. Regarding how he a...
March 2, 2025
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STEPHEN PEARCY And WARREN DEMARTINI Announce More Spring/Summer 2025 Shows

Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini will perform a set of RATT classics on April 5 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Support at the gig will come from VIXEN. Pearcy and DeMartini are also scheduled to perform at Rock The Dam 8 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, on July 26 along with SLAUGHTER, L.A. G...
February 24, 2025
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Watch: POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Makes Official Live Debut At Whisky A Go Go

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside 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, played its first official show last night (Friday, February 21) a...
February 22, 2025
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ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN Release Music Video For 'Black Light' From Upcoming 'Black Light / White Noise' Album

BMG will release the second album by IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, "Black Light / White Noise", on April 4, 2025. Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie and Adrian and mixed by Jay Ruston, the ten-...
February 20, 2025
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POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Releases First Single, Announces Live Shows

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside 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, has released its first single, a cover of "I Think I Love You", a...
February 20, 2025
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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO: 'New Music Is On The Horizon'

In a new interview with Portugal's Look magazine, TRIVIUM's Paolo Gregoletto spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's 2021 album "In The Court Of The Dragon". The bassist, whose band is currently taking part in "The Poisoned Ascendancy" tour during which TRIVIUM and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are...
February 15, 2025