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NIKKI SIXX: MÖTLEY CRÜE's First Rehearsal With JOHN 5 Was 'F***ing Epic'

MÖTLEY CRÜE held its first rehearsal with new touring guitarist John 5 on Monday (January 23) in preparation for the band's upcoming shows with DEF LEPPARD. A short time later, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx took to his Twitter to write: "Well that was fucking epic. "@john5guitarist walks into rehea...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE To Begin Rehearsals With JOHN 5 This Week

MÖTLEY CRÜE will begin rehearsals this week for its first shows with new touring guitarist John 5. The former ROB ZOMBIE and MARILYN MANSON axeman joined CRÜE as the replacement for founding guitarist Mick Mars, who announced last October he would no longer tour with the legendary rock act because o...

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VINCE NEIL Is 'Ready To Conquer The World' After Recovering From His Bout With COVID-19

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil says that he has recovered from his recent bout with COVID-19. On Sunday (January 22),the 61-year-old singer shared a photo of him with his longtime girlfriend, celebrity makeup artist and beauty educator Rain Hannah, and he included the following message: "Feeling b...

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POISON's BRET MICHAELS Releases New Solo Single 'Back In The Day'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has released the official music video for his new solo single, "Back In The Day". Check it out below. Michaels states: "'Back In The Day' is truly a modern-day throwback to a feel-good road-trip anthem. The video reflects the feel of early MTV videos with green screen,...

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JOHN 5, RIKKI ROCKETT And RICHARD FORTUS Confirmed For 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp: 80s Anthems'

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, the experiential music camp giving fans the opportunity to make their rock star dreams a reality, has "80s Anthems" camp featuring John 5, former guitarist for ROB ZOMBIE and MARILYN MANSON and current guitarist for MÖTLEY CRÜE; Rikki Rockett, drummer and co-founder of PO...

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Watch: Former HIM Frontman VILLE VALO Plays First Concert Under VV Banner

Former HIM frontman Ville Valo played his first solo concert under the VV banner Friday night (January 13) at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland. Joining Ville on stage as part of his backing band were Mikko Virta on guitar, Risto Rikala on drums, Sampo Sundström on guitar and Juho Vehmanen on bass. VV's...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Diagnosed With COVID-19: 'This Thing Is Really Kickin' My Ass'

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil has canceled his solo appearance at RokIsland Fest 2023, set to take place January 17-21 in Key West, Florida. Earlier today, Neil released the following statement regarding his absence from the event: "Hello RokIsland Friends, I am sad to report that yesterday I was...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Is Nearly Seven Years Cancer Free: 'Thanks To God And Modern Medicine'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is still cancer free, almost eight years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. Rockett offered an update on his health status via his social media on Monday (January 9). He shared a photo of him with Ezra Cohen, a medical oncologist and associate director...

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BRET MICHAELS Announces Release Date For 'Back In The Day' Single

POISON frontman Bret Michaels will release his new solo single, "Back In The Day", on Wednesday, January 18. That same day will see the exclusive world premiere of a brand new video for the song. In a recent interview with Guy "Favazz" Favazza of the St. Louis, Missouri radio station KSHE 95, Michae...

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POISON's BRET MICHAELS Opens Up About Challenges Of Touring While Living With Type 1 Diabetes

POISON singer Bret Michaels spoke to 95.9 The River's Nick Jakusz about living with Type 1 diabetes and the ensuing challenges for a rock star on the road. Controlling his blood sugar is his primary concern throughout the day, which he monitors through diet and dedication to exercise. Bret said (as...

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BRET MICHAELS Featured In 'Monday Night Football' Open Alongside Actor BRIAN BAUMGARTNER

POISON singer Bret Michaels will make an appearance in tonight's "Monday Night Football" open alongside friend and "The Office" alum Brian Baumgartner. When Sammy Silver, ESPN CCU director, was asked to deliver a high-energy party opening, his mind went straight to Michaels, whose song "Nothin' But...

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TIGERTAILZ Announces New Singer ASHLEY EDISON

Welsh glam metal veterans TIGERTAILZ have announced the addition of Ashley Edison (POWER QUEST, DENDERA) as their new vocalist. TIGERTAILZ guitarist and founding member Jay Pepper commented: "Some things should never happen, and yet when Ashley came to the studio and began singing 'Sick Sex', the mo...

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BRET MICHAELS Says POISON Retaining Its Publishing Rights Turned Out To Be 'The Biggest Gem'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels stopped by SiriusXM's Hair Nation (ch. 39) recently to chat with host Tommy London about his summer 2023 "Parti-Gras" tour plans. During the in-depth conversation, Bret shared stories about how music was his salvation during "a crazy time" in his life, helping him throu...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Says 'It Didn't Take Much Persuasion To Get' MÖTLEY CRÜE To Come Out Of Retirement

In a new interview with Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke about what it was like to hit the road with MÖTLEY CRÜE as part of this past summer's "The Stadium Tour", nearly seven years after the Vince Neil-fronted outfit played what at the time was being billed...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces 'On The Prowl' Spring 2023 Tour, Shares Music Video For '1987' Single

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER have released the official music video for their new single "1987". The track is described in a press release as "a reflective look at one of the greatest years in rock music supported by unforgettable hooks, relatable lyrics and fretboard fireworks." S...