Singer Bret Michaels says Poison will reunite “without a doubt.”
The frontman – who tours regularly as a solo artist – has not played with Poison since 2012. Although, he hasn’t put a date on it, he insists the band will perform together again at some point.
He tells the Sun Herald, “When the time is right we will get back out there, without a doubt.”
The vocalist adds that he is always writing new music so is never short of material. He says, “I actually carry an awesome studio rig with me so I’m always in the studio. I’ve done work on the bus, plane, dressing rooms, hotel rooms. Whenever the moment hits, I’m able to capture the idea.”
Last year, Michaels hinted that Poison could play some shows in 2016 to celebrate their 30th anniversary.
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil and actor Nic Cage got in a huge physical fight in Las Vegas Thursday, after Vince allegedly attacked a woman in a hotel … and Vince is now the subject of a criminal investigation.
Law enforcement sources tell us the fight went down at around 5 PM at Aria Hotel on the Vegas strip. We’re told Nic and Vince were inside when a woman came up to Nic and asked for an autograph. Our sources say Vince allegedly got behind the woman, grabbed her by the hair and pulled her to the ground.
The video we got shows the end of a fight between Vince and Nic. Our sources tell us Nic was trying to restrain Vince and calm him down, taking him outside the hotel and into a car. Nic is screaming at Vince, imploring him to calm down.
Cops tell us Vince was cited for battery and never taken to the station.
Greetings from Las Vegas. Here for the GnR debut tonight. Had a great dinner with Slash last night and a bunch of mutual friends at the Bootlegger. Thanks to Ron Mancuso for the hospitality. It was great catching up with Slash on the eve of all the Guns mania. We talked about a bunch of stuff, most of which is off the record. But he’s psyched to start this next chapter in GnR history for sure. It certainly won’t be dull! Also ran into Duff and we talked for a bit. Not trying to be cryptic or tease but these guys are friends and when there is news they want to share publicly they will and it will come from them. I can’t and won’t ever say anything that isn’t for public consumption otherwise every relationship I have will be burned. But it was really good catching up and I’m happy for all the guys that this finally kicks off tonight. You will learn something interesting about this weekends shows any minute actually…
Also great seeing Myles Kennedy, Brent Fitz, Todd Kerns and Frank Sidoris of The Conspirators last night. They all have some cool new things in the works while Slash is back with Guns.
If going to GnR this weekend in Vegas doors are at 8, Alice In Chains on around 9, GnR scheduled for around 11. So it will be a late one likely! I am going tonight for sure. I’ll Periscope some for sure if I get signal. Not sure about tomorrow as there are several other shows in town I may also hit. Remember my meet & greet is tomorrow (Saturday) in the Franklin bar in the lobby of Delano hotel (which is part of Mandalay Bay). I’ll be there 4-6P selling and signing my books, having some drinks, playing rock and saying hi. It is free to get in. Hope to see everyone tomorrow here in Vegas!
Cheap Trick drummer and 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Bun E. Carlos announces the release of his new solo album, Greetings From Bunezuela!, on June 24th, 2016 on Entertainment One Music.
The collection features 13 rock songs, 10 of which are covers, including Armenia in The Sky (The Who), Idea (The Bee Gees), plus other soon to be former obscurities.
The album features Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices), Xeno (original Cheap Trick vocalist), Hanson, Alejandro Escovedo, Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum), John Stirratt (Wilco), Nicholas Tremulis, Alex Dezen (Damnwells), Rick Rizzo (Eleventh Dream Day), and members of Candy Golde and the Monday Night Band.
The first single, Do Something Real, features Robert Pollard on vocals, and is a remake of a solo Pollard song that was released in 1999. Listen to the song here.
Carlos is the drummer for the legendary rock band Cheap Trick, drumming on countless hits like I Want You To Want Me, Surrender, Dream Police, and If You Want My Love.
In 2009, Bun E. Carlos joined Tinted Windows with Hanson singer Taylor Hanson, former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, and Fountains Of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger. The critically acclaimed power-pop band released an eponymous record and played several shows.
In 2011, Bun E. Carlos joined Candy Golde with Nicholas Tremulis, John Stirratt (Wilco), Rick Rizzo, (Eleventh Dream Day), and Mark Greenburg (The Coctails). Candy Golde released a 5-song EP, 10” record, debuted at SxSW, and still record and perform, though sporadically.
Tracklisting for Greetings From Bunezuela! (order subject to change):
Do Something Real – Robert Pollard Lead Vocal (Robert Pollard solo)
Him Or Me – featuring Hanson (Paul Revere & The Raiders)
Armenia In The Sky – John Stirratt Lead Vocal (The Who)
I Love You No More – Alex Dezen Lead Vocal (The Blackstones)
Tell Me – Alejandro Escovido Lead Vocal (The Rolling Stones)
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, A Train To Cry – Dave Pirner Lead Vocal (Bob Dylan)
Let The Mystery Be – Xeno Lead Vocal (Iris DeMent)
Idea – Robert Pollard Lead Vocal (The Bee Gees)
Le Cactus – Nicholas Tremulis Lead Vocal (Jacque DuTronc)
I Can Only Give You Everything – Rick Rizzo Lead Vocal (Them)
Slow Down – Alejandro Escovido Lead Vocal (Alejandro Escovedo)
Count On Me – Xeno Lead Vocal (Fra Lippo Lippi)
I Don’t Mind – Alex Dezen Lead Vocal (Alex Dezen)
Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock will be releasing a live CD, DVD and Blu-ray, titled On A Mission: Live In Madrid, on April 27th in Japan, April 29th in Europe, and May 6th in North America.
The concert was professionally filmed at a show in Madrid, Spain on November 19th, 2015 at the Joy Eslava.
In addition to the double CD, Blue-ray and DVD version, there will also be a limited edition collector’s box. It is limited to 5,000 copies worldwide and provided with an individual serial number.
Schenker’s band at the show included vocalist Doogie White, drummer Herman Rarebell, bassist Francis Buchholz and guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay.
Watch a trailer for the DVD below.
On A Mission: Live In Madrid track listing:
Disc 1:
1. Ocean Odyssey – Intro
2. Doctor Doctor
3. Live And Let Live
4. Lights Out
5. Where the Wild Winds Blow
6. Natural Thing
7. Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead
8. Victim Of Illusion
9. Lovedrive
10. Coast To Coast
11. Vigilante Man
12. Rock My Nights Away
Disc 2:
1. Saviour Machine
2. Too Hot To Handle
3. Only You Can Rock Me
4. Lord of the Lost and Lonely
5. Rock You Like A Hurricane
6. Rock Bottom
7. Horizons
8. Attack Of The Mad Axeman
9. Communion
10. Blackout
Disc 3:
1. Searching For Freedom – Outro
Bonus Materials
* Rehearsal
* Before The Show
* Soundcheck
* Individual Interviews With Each Bandmember
Aerosmith are on a brief hiatus now as Steven Tyler gears up to promote his upcoming country album, but when they reappear next year, it might be to say goodbye. “I’m doing 30 [solo] shows from May until August,” Tyler tells Rolling Stone. “And then in 2017 we go out with Aerosmith. We’re probably doing a farewell tour. Look, there’s two bands that still have the original members, us and the Stones. I’m grateful for that. Whether we do a farewell tour or go into the studio and do another record, I’m just excited about it.”
The comments echo what Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford said on Eddie Trunk’s podcast in December. “We are actually talking about that — about actually putting together a sort of wind-down tour which we would call the Farewell Tour,” he said. “I guess it’s just because of our age. You know, something’s gonna happen. It’s just inevitable that somebody’s not gonna be able to do it anymore. So it would be very nice to take a nice long bow and say thank you and … put it to bed kind of gracefully.”
In recent news, Steven Tyler announced that he will be playing a benefit show at New York’s Lincoln Center on May 2nd. Read all about this special performance, here.
