Poison

July 6, 2017

CRY TOUGH … Rikki Rockett divorce ends with a twist that could cost him double

CRY TOUGH Rikki Rockett divorce ends with a twist that could cost him double TMZ — Rikki Rockett‘s divorce is officially over … and it seems everyone is finally satisfied. The Poison drummer and his ex, Melanie, will share joint custody of their 2 kids — 7-year-old Jude and 4-year-old Lucy. Rikki will pay $2,000 a month in child support until the kids turn 18 … and he’ll also cover their club activities — karate,[…]

June 30, 2017

SUNSET STRIP REMEMBERED … METAL SLUDGE dives in with former Pair-A-Dice drummer Daz Bash

SUNSET STRIP REMEMBERED METAL SLUDGE dives in with former Pair-A-Dice drummer Daz Bash LOS ANGELES — In our ever-lasting rock and roll thirst for all things Sunset Strip, we bring you an official interview with drummer Daz Bash from former Hollywood hopefuls Pair-A-Dice from the old scene. Everyone thought Pair-A-Dice would be the next Warrant. Didn’t happen. The band looked great in photographs, yet Pair-A-Dice has just as many teeth in their music as[…]

May 5, 2017

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY … Bret Michaels releases video single “Jorja Bleu” for his youngest daughter

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY Bret Michaels releases video single “Jorja Bleu” for his youngest daughter ICONIC MUSICIAN / PHILANTHROPIST BRET MICHAELS TO RELEASE INSPIRATIONAL NEW SONG AND VIDEO “JORJA BLEU ” EXCLUSIVELY AT BRETMICHAELS.COM ON FRIDAY MAY 5TH, 2017, A PORTION OF PROCEEDS GO TO ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL BretMichaels.Com — During the sold-out tour with Def Leppard, legendary rock star Bret Michaels was inspired by his unconditional love for his daughters to[…]

March 29, 2017

#1 BAD BOYS … Poison take a #selfie, ready for tour with Def Leppard & Tesla

#1 BAD BOYS Poison take a #selfie as they ready for tour with Def Leppard and Tesla Blabbermouth — 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” POISON will perform all its greatest hits as they headline[…]

March 21, 2017

ALBUMS UNLEASHED: Rikki Rockett talks Poison early days, discusses “Look What The Cat Dragged In”

ALBUMS UNLEASHED Rikki Rockett talks Poison early days, discusses “Look What The Cat Dragged In” in depth Decibel Geek Podcast — Rikki Rockett joins the guys this week for Albums Unleashed Poison Look What the Cat Dragged In. In this long-form discussion, Rikki shares stories from the early days of Poison including the decision to move from Pennsylvania to Hollywood in the early 1980’s. Also in the episode, Rikki talks about the departure of original[…]

February 28, 2017

GOD DAMN THEY’RE GLAM … Poison announce headline dates to coincide with Def Leppard summer tour

GOD DAMN THEY’RE GLAM Poison announce headline dates to coincide with Def Leppard summer tour Blabbermouth Reports — 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 limited headline dates in the U.S.[…]

November 10, 2016

Which is your favorite Poison song off their Look What The Cat Dragged In 1986 debut?

Your Vote Counts! Which is your favorite Poison song off their Look What The Cat Dragged In 1986 debut? Metal Sludge Twitter — This may be the most important Vote you cast this week. Which is your favorite Poison song off their “Look What The Cat Dragged In” 1986 debut album? Is it “#1 Bad Boy” or their debut single “Cry Tough”? Maybe it’s the power ballad “I Won’t Forget You” or their massive[…]

September 30, 2016

BIG MOUTH! Stevie Rachelle of Tuff talks baldness, Kiss, Poison, Gn’R, Quiet Riot & Ratt lineups on the Inappropriate Earl podcast

BIG MOUTH! Stevie Rachelle of Tuff talks baldness, Kiss, Poison, Gn’R, Quiet Riot & Ratt lineups on Inappropriate Earl podcast Inapproriate Earl — I talk about the 80’s a lot cuz I was there but this man WAS the 80’s as I might have been there but he was IN IT to the FULLEST!! Follow him on Twitter @stevietuff and @metalsludge and on Instagram @stevietuff as well as www.metalsludge.tv and www.tuffcds.com You can also follow me[…]

September 25, 2016

NOTHING BUT A BAD TIME … Rikki Rockett’s wife selling wedding ring: “I’m getting rid of this thing”

NOTHING BUT A BAD TIME Rikki Rockett’s wife selling wedding ring: “I’m getting rid of this thing” Facebook — Rikki Rockett’s wife, who by all accounts will in time become an ex-wife is unloading her engagement ring and wedding band. Melanie Martel aka Melanie Rockett posted on her official facebook page writing; “If there are any Poison fans out there interestedin an engagement ring and wedding band purchased by drummer Rikki Rockett send me a[…]

September 25, 2016

Rikki Rockett’s Ex Wants More Cash … Don’t Talk Prenup To Me!!

Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett — Ex Wants More Cash … Don’t Talk Prenup To Me!! Celebrity River — The estranged wife claims the Poison drummer completely cut her and their 2 kids off — and she’s demanding he start forking over the cash again. Rikki filed for divorce from Melanie Rockett last year and claims he’s willing to pay exactly what he owes her under their prenup. Melanie has fired back it’s totally[…]