The Poison Lawsuit Seems Bogus

So the boys in Poison are being sued by a now-defunct 80s band called Kid Rocker. The suit comes from Billy McCarthy and James Stonich, former members of Kid Rocker. Basically, the Kid Rocker members say that Poison ripped them off. Their lawsuit alleges that some of their songs were incorporated into Poison tracks, including the famous singles "Talk Dirty to Me" and "I Won't Forget You."

Apparently C.C. DeVille auditioned for Kid Rocker in 1984 and was given demo tapes of the band's songs. According to Kid Rocker, that's how Poison stumbled upon the obscure band's songs.

Capitol Records and EMI Music are also named in the suit. In addition to damages, McCarthy and Stonich want an injunction that prevents Poison from performing certain songs.

My thing is this: why wait this long to sue for copyright infringement? It's been over 25 years since Look What the Cat Dragged In came out. If you were a musician back in the 80s and you thought Poison of all bands ripped you off... wouldn't you be squawking a fit to any and everyone who would listen? This whole thing reeks of a cash grab. I know I should wait and reserve judgement, but it's hard on this one. What do you think?

Real Rock: Michael Monroe and Sebastian Bach

Sebastian Bach and Michael Monroe together on the same stage! Monroe was playing at the Whisky A Go Go recently and Bach jumped on stage to join him on the song "Taxi Driver." THIS is real rock n' roll! I wish I could go back in time and attend this show!

Reckless Love, 'Animal Attraction' -- New Video

Reckless Love just released Animal Attraction earlier this month via Universal. Now the band has a video for the album's title track. Reckless Love is true Glam. I love them and I know you do, too.

Who Has Pre-Ordered the New Steel Panther?

I must begin this post by saying I am so glad it is Friday.

Steel Panther will release Balls Out on November 1. Have you pre-ordered yet or will you wait to buy the album on release day? Here's the awesome track listing:

01. In The Future
02. Supersonic Sex Machine
03. Just Like Tiger Woods
04. 17 Girls In A Row
05. If You Really, Really Love Me
06. It Won't Suck Itself
07. Tomorrow Night
08. Why Can't You Trust Me
09. That's What Girls Are For
10. Gold-Digging Whore
11. I Like Drugs
12. Critter
13. Let Me Come In
14. Weenie Ride

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at Balls Out.

Axl Takes a Tumble

Axl Rose fell on stage the other day in Mexico City. He was singing "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" when he took a tumble. It took him awhile to get up but he's okay. I'm glad there wasn't a meltdown on stage.

That Awkward Moment When You Buy the Wrong CD

On Friday night, I was killing some time and ran in to a music store at my local mall. I decided to pick up another Attack Attack! CD. I already own the deluxe reissue of the band's self-titled record and thought another album would be good to throw on my running iPod. Well, I grabbed an Attack Attack! disc and checked out. Imagine my surprise when I popped the disc into my CD player and was met with some pop rock and not screamo. Yes, I picked up the UK Attack Attack! - not my beloved boys from Ohio. Alas, I was mad!

The only other instances of bands having the same name I can think of off the top of my head is Wrathchild and Skid Row. I feel stupid and can't believe I bought the wrong band's album, but I was just grabbing whatever and all the Attack Attack! albums were in the same bin. So really, I blame F.Y.E.

Oh, and if you don't know Attack Attack! (the Ohio version!) here's "Smokahontas."

Warrant, 'Home' -- New Video

Warrant has just released a video for the song "Home," the latest single from Rockaholic. Check it out and let me know your thoughts.