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Poison Responds To Plagiarism Accusations, Plans To Fight Lawsuit

by Zach Shaw | Oct 27, 2011 | I Want (Legal) Action, Updates

Last week, two members of the now defunct 80’s glam rock band Kid Rocker filed a lawsuit against Poison. Plaintiffs Billy McCarthy and James Stonich are accusing Poison and its members of plagiarizing songs such as “Talk Dirty To Me,” “I Won’t Forget You,” “Fallen...

Poison Sued For Ripping Off Songs…25 Years Later

by Zach Shaw | Oct 24, 2011 | I Want (Legal) Action

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Poison have found themselves in a bit of legal heat in Illinois. The 80’s hair metal band is being sued by members of disbanded hair metal band Kid Rocker for plagiarizing songs such as “Talk Dirty To Me,” “I Won’t Forget...

Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Joins ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Season 5

by Zach Shaw | Oct 21, 2011 | Television

It worked well for Bret Michaels. So why shouldn’t Dee Snider take a shot at being Donald Trump’s next celebrity apprentice? It’s been reported that the Twisted Sister frontman is taking part in the fifth season of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice. Snider will be competing...

And You Were Afraid That Motley Crue And Poison Would Get Along

by Zach Shaw | Jul 20, 2011 | Talk Dirty About Me, Too Young To Admit Wrongdoing

It wasn’t that long ago when we applauded Nikki Sixx for admitting that Motley Crue was touring with Poison for the fans, despite their less than kind past comments. We also applauded him for wiping the egg off his face and making TV appearances with Poison frontman...

Not So Fast Bret Michaels, Nikki Sixx Denies Apology

by Zach Shaw | May 16, 2011 | Open Up And Insert Foot In Mouth

Last week, Poison frontman Bret Michaels claimed that Nikki Sixx apologized to him personally for the derogatory comments his Motley Crue band mates made towards their new tour mates. Thus, we figured that Motley Crue and Poison’s upcoming tour would now be...
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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits
Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits

Slayer’s landmark 1985 sophomore album, Hell Awaits, will return next spring with a 40th anniversary reissue through Metal Blade Records.The follow-up to 1983’s Show No Mercy, Hell Awaits showcased a darker, more complex evolution of the band’s thrash sound, drawing...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Stays Together – 9/26/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The final New Music Friday of September will feature the likes of Geese, The Starting Line, Dying Wish, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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