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15 metal artists who went solo and blew audiences away even more
Whether it’s a less than amicable split with their former band or an unfulfilled urge to pursue a different path of musical creativity, the biggest names in the metal world have tried going solo at one point. However, it takes a certain caliber of artist to hold up a career under their name alone, whether […]
‘Masked Singer’ panel guessed Dave Grohl or Billie Joe Armstrong for Orca
After weeks of wondering, the true identity of Orca was finally revealed on The Masked Singer. Following a series of cryptic clues and extravagant performances, season 5’s wildcard contestant truly stumped the judges. The panel, which includes Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Robin Thicke, had varying guesses on who was behind the […]
10 ‘MTV Unplugged’ performances from the ’90s that remain iconic
There’s no doubt that the relative abundance of “unplugged” performances has skyrocketed in the past year. It makes sense, given that pared-back sessions are far easier to conduct over a livestream than a full-band setup. Still, though, we can’t help but feel like we’re experiencing a bit of a ’90s cultural revival. If you have […]
12 musicals that prove rock musicians have the best stories
The good old days of the closest Broadway ever coming to a rock ’n’ roll experience being Jesus Christ Superstar or Hair are long gone and have been for a long time. While those shows did, and still do, rock and can even be viewed as a harbinger of things to come, the headbanging on […]
Dr. Phil had to convince a woman she wasn’t really Bret Michaels’ fiancée
Catfishing and the rock world are colliding on a new episode of Dr. Phil. For the Jan. 27 episode, a woman named Tina appeared on the show claiming she was engaged to Poison‘s Bret Michaels and best friends with Motley Crue‘s Nikki Sixx. As you would expect, Tina was in for quite a shock during […]
These 15 albums from 1991 laid the foundation for punk as we know it
Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk albums of 1991. It was a momentous year, one in which underground culture burst into the mainstream, taking punk and all its offshoots with it. Blame it on one album: Nirvana’s Nevermind. Many punkier-than-thou types will moan when seeing this album’s inclusion. They’d be denying […]
The Dirty Nil tried to keep their girlfriends from hearing this song
Call it luck, commitment or having their own pew in the high Church Of Rock ’N’ Roll. Toronto rock dudes the Dirty Nil are making things happen in all the best ways. They finished their impending album, Fuck Art, during lockdown, having lived together for five years, thereby creating their own bubble to write and […]
QUIZ: Can you pass this ultimate Ozzfest trivia test?
Living well is the best revenge. After Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne’s famed manager and wife, was rejected by alternative powerhouse festival Lollapalooza for an Ozzy band performance, she took matters into her own hands and created a metal event of her own, Ozzfest. It was truly a DIY family affair, featuring many of Ozzy’s bands […]
Bret Michaels is starring in the new action film ‘The Music Man’
It looks like Bret Michaels is making his return to the film industry. After appearing in a few films over the years, the Poison vocalist is set to star in the new action film The Music Man. This week, Michaels shared a behind-the-scenes video of him training for his upcoming role. Read more: This new […]
Mötley Crüe reveal rescheduled tour dates with Def Leppard and Poison
Mötley Crüe were one of the most recent acts to push a tour planned for this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic. Set to kick off in mid-June with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett And The Blackhearts, the bands announced plans to reschedule earlier this month. Now, they’re revealing the new dates for the stadium tour […]
See Post Malone and Tyla Yaweh live like rock stars in “Tommy Lee”—UPDATED
On Friday, Post Malone and Tyla Yaweh released a music video for their latest collaboration called “Tommy Lee.” The track is named after Mötley Crüe‘s drummer. Now, Lee himself is revealing how he got involved in the collaboration and how he feels about having a song named after him. Read more: Halsey is supporting black […]
Mötley Crüe’s summer tour dates with Def Leppard are postponed
Following plenty of speculation and rumors, Mötley Crüe‘s tour with Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett And The Blackhearts is postponed until 2021. The epic run of shows was set to kick off later this month. As it stands, the new dates are being rescheduled for next summer and all tickets will remains valid. Read […]
Bret Michaels knows as much about the Mötley Crüe tour’s status as you
Poison frontman Bret Michaels says he’s still waiting to hear what the plan is regarding the upcoming Mötley Crüe comeback tour with Def Leppard. The tour is supposed to be kicking off on June 18 but even with the shows just a month away from starting, none of the bands really seem to know what they’re […]
You can watch 'The Dirt' along with Mötley Crüe and the actors from home
Mötley Crüe still haven’t quite called off their co-headlining return tour with Def Leppard but while we wait to hear about the tour’s status, the band are providing a fun way to connect with their fans. The band, as well as the actors who portrayed them in Netflix‘s biopic The Dirt, are hosting a livestream watch party of […]
Bret Michaels isn’t saying goodbye to ‘The Masked Singer’ banana just yet
Less than a week after his official unmasking as the Banana on The Masked Singer, Bret Michaels has launched a banana-themed merch line. Michaels was found out on April 22 after he was eliminated from the show following two head-to-head losses. Read More: See Sharon Osbourne instantly know the Banana on ‘The Masked Singer’ AltPress reported last week […]
See Sharon Osbourne instantly know the Banana on ‘The Masked Singer’
The iconic Banana has been eliminated from The Masked Singer. Who was it though? Well, Poison‘s only Bret Michaels. The funny thing about his reveal is that the guest judge happened to be Sharon Osbourne. Having known the rockstar for 35-years, she recognized his voice immediately. Coincidentally, Bret Michaels sang Bob Dylan‘s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” on […]
The Mötley Crüe reunion tour is still on until they hear otherwise
Mötley Crüe are staying hopeful they’ll be heading out on their massive co-headlining return tour with Def Leppard and while Tommy Lee previously said everything was still set to go, the band are apparently still waiting to hear about a potential postponement. In a post about their film The Dirt, numerous fans asked about the status of the tour and they […]
Here are 10 epic onstage collabs you have to see to believe
One of the most epic moments that can happen during a concert is when two artists join forces onstage to perform a song they love but haven’t recorded together before. From All Time Low and Halsey to 5 Seconds Of Summer and Palaye Royale, some of our favorite artists have collaborated onstage to perform some […]
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard add more support to summer stadium tour
The upcoming Mötley Crüe co-headlining tour with Def Leppard already has an insanely stacked lineup but they’re offering fans even more music with another opening act. On top of Poison and Joan Jett, the tour is also now including Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts. Read More: Sleep On It add Bearings, Between You And Me, Neverkept to US tour The […]
Poison, NSYNC have “Nothin' But a Good Time” in surprise onstage collab
Poison vocalist Bret Michaels was joined on stage by Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick of former boyband NSYNC to perform the rock band’s track “Nothin’ But A Good Time.” Believe me, we’re just as confused as you are. Read more: Have Mercy announce final tour with heartfelt message It all took place this past Friday the 13th, […]
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