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THE 69 EYES Frontman JYRKI 69 To Release 'Helsinki Vampire' Solo Album

Jyrki 69, lead vocalist for Helsinki's darkest and deadliest goth metal band THE 69 EYES, will release his first-ever solo album on June 23 via Cleopatra Records. The disc, titled "Helsinki Vampire", builds on the distinctive "goth 'n' roll" sound that THE 69 EYES honed over the course of a dozen al...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Doesn't Know Why POISON Can't Make New Studio Album

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke to "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" in a new interview about the possibility of the band ever returning to the studio to write and record a new album of all-original material. He said: "I really wish that we would… I've been wanting to do that from the ...

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POISON Bassist Doesn't Want Professional Autograph Seekers To Get Rich Off Him

POISON bassist Bobby Dall has told The Washington Times that he is reluctant to sign many items of memorabilia for "fans" he believes to be professional autograph seekers, only to see those same articles sold online at exorbitant prices. "I'm not going to sit there and sign 30 things for someone to...

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Watch POISON Perform In Baltimore

Fan-filmed video footage of POISON's reunited original lineup — Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett and C.C. DeVille — performing on April 14 at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland as part of its North American tour with DEF LEPPARD can be seen below. POISON's setlist was as follows: 01. L...

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Watch POISON Perform In Montreal

Fan-filmed video footage of POISON's reunited original lineup — Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett and C.C. DeVille — performing on April 10 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as part of its North American tour with DEF LEPPARD can be seen below. POISON's setlist was as follows: 01. Look What The Cat...

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POISON Kicks Off Tour With DEF LEPPARD In Manchester, New Hampshire (Video)

POISON's reunited original lineup — Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett and C.C. DeVille — kicked off its North American tour with DEF LEPPARD last night (Saturday, April 8) at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. POISON's setlist was as follows: 01. Look What The Cat Dragged In 02. Rid...

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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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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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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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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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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Set For 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' Guest Stint

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante will hold down the drum chair on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" from Monday, March 20 through Thursday, March 23. His guest stint in THE 8G BAND, the show's house group led by "Portlandia" star Fred Armisen, follows briefs residencies by other leading rock drummers, in...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Set For 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' Guest Stint

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain will hold down the drum chair on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" from Monday, March 13 through Thursday, March 16. His guest stint in THE 8G BAND, the show's house group led by "Portlandia" star Fred Armisen, follows briefs residencies by other leading rock drummers,...

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POISON Announces First Headlining Tour Dates In Over A Decade

POISON, one of rock's most high-energy and iconic bands, will perform all its greatest hits as they headline select dates for the first time in over a decade. This spring will see all four original members — Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett and C.C. DeVille — join together to play these limi...

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BRET MICHAELS Wants POISON To Embark On Headlining Tour In 2018, Says He Is Open To Making New Music With Band

During last week's appearance on "Trunk Nation", Eddie Trunk's show on SiriusXM channel Volume (106),POISON singer Bret Michaels spoke about the band's upcoming North American tour with DEF LEPPARD and TESLA. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why now was the right time to...