Modern Superstar Signs with HVM

Cape Cora, FL rock & rollers Modern Superstar recently signed a new record deal with HVM. The band is winding down the second leg of their Redemption II Tour and then heading into the studio with song writer extraordinaire Chip Z’ Nuff (Enuff Z’Nuff, Adler’s Appetite). New material from Modern Superstar is set to be released first quarter of 2013.

Modern Superstar also lent a helping hand for New Jersey victims of Hurricane Sandy. The band performed at a benefit show at Dingbatz on November 9th helping to raise proceeds to aid those in need. Modern Superstar also performed at Rock Harvest a charity event for FallenBlue.org in Towson, MD on November 10th and turned the heads of many with their hi-intensity set.

Video’s of the performance are now surfacing. Here is Modern Superstar performing ‘Breaking The Chains’ originally by Dokken.

Bret Michaels To Release 'Good Songs & Great Friends'

Bret Michaels is about ready to release another solo album. Good Songs & Great Friends will hit stores February 26.

As the title would suggest, the album features many of Bret's famous friends...doing Bret's songs, most of them from the 80s Poison days, including "Unskinny Bop" and "Talk Dirty to Me." Some of the folks on the record include Phil Collen of Def Leppard, Joe Perry of Aerosmith and even Miley Cyrus. C.C. DeVille is on this record too, but it's an old track: "Party Rock Band," which also happens to feature the drum work of the late Randy Castillo. Too bad Bret just doesn't get together with the rest of Poison to make a new album with the band that made him rich and famous in the first place, but I digress.

Looking For New Year's Eve Plans In Las Vegas?

If you're still looking for something to do this coming New Year's Eve, you might consider heading to Las Vegas. That's because Queensryche, Buckcherry, Quiet Riot and Pop Evil will all converge on Fremont Street for the Downtown Countdown. That's the biggest private New Year's Eve event in Las Vegas.

While not technically a festival, the NYE countdown is basically just that, with the bands performing for something like nine hours of music. There will also be multiple stages. There will also be a countdown at midnight and a virtual fireworks show.

Advance tickets are $30 and Nevada residents get a discount. You can order tickets online now.

How Did I Miss The New Hardline?

Back in May, Hardline released the album Danger Zone via Frontiers. I can't believe I missed this one. Have you seen the video for "Fever Dreams?" Do you own this release? What do you think?

Bon Voyage! Today I Sail On ShipRocked!

Today I’m leaving for ShipRocked. The cruise sails until Saturday so the site will be on auto-pilot while I’m gone. I’ve left things in Christian’s capable hands. For now, we rock to the best metal song of all time about water:

Reviews and photos will be here once I return!

James Michael Has A New Video

James Michael of SIXX AM fame has a new video for the song "Learn To Hate You." Check it out.

Izzy Stradlin Has A New Single

Izzy Stradlin has a new single out called "Baby-Rann." It sounds very classic Izzy, if you know what I mean. Check it out: