Warrant Will Play M3 2012

The headline says it all. Warrant, now fronted by Robert Mason, will apparently be playing the M3 rock festival in Columbia, Maryland. The festival is May 11 and 12, and according to Bravewords Warrant will play the 12th.

Warrant didn't officially announce their slot at M3... but their Rockaholic tour lists "Festival Date," - May 12, Columbia, Maryland. I'm not the smartest girl in the room, but come on. Why be that thinly veiled? Just list M3 and be done with it already. Here are all the Rockaholic dates:

February
23 - The Canyon Club - Agoura Hills, CA
24 - Brixton - Redondo Beach, CA
25 - The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA

March
17 - Delta Downs Racetrack - Vinton, LA

May
12 - Festival - Columbia, MD

July
8 - Wolf Den @ Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, CT

September
14 - Toronto Convention Center - Toronto, ON

So now we know Warrant and Quiet Riot are part of the lineup. Festival promoters promise to give us more news next month. Last year tickets went on sale the first week of February, so get ready: it will be here before you know it.

Jon Bon Jovi Promotes... Advil

Yep. For my money, it doesn't get any more metal than this... geesh.

Now, to be fair, the ad states that Advil supports the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. I hope this ad was a sort of trade deal where the pain reliever giant donates money to the cause in exchange for Jon's testimonial. But still.

Behold the Glam Cameos! Beggars & Thieves 'We Come Undone'

Props to BBG! reader Scott Whitt for giving me the heads-up on this one!

Beggars & Thieves have a new album just in time for the holiday season. The album, We Are The Brokenhearted, is out now via Frontiers. The band made a video for "We Come Undone" and it has a ton of Glam cameos... including a solo featuring Jake E. Lee! Seriously.

My favorite part is when Blas Elias plays the drums Slaughter-style... complete with little messages on the drum heads. The video is very well done. Enjoy.

Adam Lambert, 'Better Than I Know Myself'

Everyone knows I love Adam Lambert. Now there's a full stream of his newest song "Better Than I Know Myself." The song is the first single from Adam's upcoming album TRESPASSING, which is set to hit stores March 20th. I'm excited about this new album. Check out the song - it's not metal, but it is good music!

A New Trixter Album Is Coming

Can you handle it? Trixter just signed to Frontiers. The band will release a new album next year! You know what this means, right? This means Trixter will likely play M3 (again). Here's the details on the new album:

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of TRIXTER for the worldwide release of the band’s reunion album in the spring of 2012!

Formed in Paramus, New Jersey during 1983, TRIXTER would learn their chops playing live in the club circuit around their hometown with the likes of SKID ROW and KIX, before eventually getting signed by Mechanic/MCA for their self-titled debut album in 1990, which spawned the Billboard Hits & # 1 MTV Videos "Give It To me Good," "One in a Million" and "Surrender" and went on to become gold. The band toured nationally during 1990-91 sold out arena tours with POISON, SCORPIONS and WARRANT. TRIXTER's second album, Hear! was released in October 1992, touring in support of KISS. Unfortunately the change of musical climate made it impossible for the band to keep going so, after the release of an independent covers album, the band called it quits in 1995.

TRIXTER finally announced the reunion of the original lineup in 2007. Since then the band played several shows, including a successful appearance at the Rocklahoma festival in 2008. "The band has been playing together for the last 4 years, so making a new record is the next logical step," tells guitarist Steve Brown. "We are all very excited: the new CD will be entitled New Audio Machine and is a classic style Melodic Hard Rock album. All the sounds people have loved about TRIXTER will be there... Great songs, big guitar riffs, catchy vocals and a huge bottom end. A total big rock production!"

Black Veil Brides, 'Unholy'

My girl Kari turned me on to this song. Black Veil Brides covered the KISS classic "Unholy." The song features Zakk Wylde, too. The song is basically awesome and is featured on the new EP Rebels. True Glam people. Watch.

The 'Rock of Ages' Trailer Is Here!

Finally, we have the official trailer for Rock of Ages starring Tom Cruise and a boatload of other famous folks. I gotta admit, I don't like musicals. I get why Rock of Ages has been successful. I mean, it's based on the 80s and Glam! Still... it's all a little too cheesy for me. The trailer is also a little cringe-worthy. But what can I say? I'm sure I'll end up seeing this movie. Will you?

Oh and props to Perez Hilton for creating a trailer that can actually be shared!