Motley Made a New Vid for 'Kickstart My Heart'

So Motley Crue made a new video for "Kickstart My Heart" and I'm not exactly sure... why. The band said it was a gift for fans and the new clip is from this summer's tour with Poison and the New York Dolls. I really like the beginning of this clip -- very documentary-like. I don't mind the concert portions either. It's definitely throwback because the original "Kickstart" video is a concert clip from the Dr. Feelgood era. I guess that's where my confusion comes in: why not make a concert clip of a different song? Maybe it is my bias and I can't help it: "Kickstart My Heart" is probably my least favorite Motley tune.

'If You Really Really Love Me'

Steel Panther has a new single. The song, "If You Really Really Love Me" will be the first single from the band's upcoming album Ball's Out. That album hits stores October 18.

Now, I actually honestly enjoy "If You Really Really Love Me." I listened once and laughed. Then I listened again and realized the song is basically a Def Leppard tune. Considering Def Leppard is one of my top five bands of all time, this is good news. Let me know your thoughts.

Bret Michaels, The Weather and Glam Gold

Why Is Bret Michaels on the Weather Channel?

Ok, I'm a weather nerd. I get excited about watching breaking weather coverage during hurricanes and blizzards and tornadoes. But I'm just a nobody and I'm certainly never trying to insert myself into the story. Turns out Bret Michaels must love weather too. He submitted some "extreme weather video" to the Weather Channel while on tour and earned a turn as a guest correspondent.

Doh!

Bret never met a camera he didn't like.

Bret, the weather man, says "You've got to see this lightning, check it out. Woah. The wind's gotta be blowing at least 40 mph. All kinds of insane lightning strikes. This is awesome. Scary, but cool."

The package that follows below is nothing short of Glam gold. Seriously. Just watch. To the end.

'I'll Bite Your Face Off,' Alice Cooper -- New Video

OMG, Alice Cooper has a new video! The king of shock metal made a video for 'I'll Bite Your Face Off' for Welcome 2 My Nightmare. (That's the sequel to his 1975 album Welcome to My Nightmare).

Alice Cooper's Welcome 2 My Nightmare will be out September 13th via Universal Music Enterprises.

ShipRocked Cruise Adds Hard Rock Supergroup Another Animal To Lineup

Here's a release about Another Animal being added to ShipRocked!

The ultimate rock and roll music cruise, ShipRocked, marking its third annual voyage this November, has just added hard rock supergroup Another Animal to its already jam packed lineup featuring Buckcherry, Queensrÿche, Hinder, Hellyeah, Sevendust, Sick Puppies, Candlebox, Filter, Living Colour, In This Moment, Lynam and Broken Teeth.

Incorporating elements of hard rock, metal, punk and grunge, Another Animal features three members of Godsmack - guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill and drummer Shannon Larkin, along with original Godsmack guitarist Lee Richards (ex-Dropbox) and ex-Ugly Kid Joe singer Whitfield Crane. 2011 marks the return of Another Animal with the release of a new single “Fall of Rome” due to impact radio this Fall. The band will follow up the single release with a full-length record slated for 2012.

LA’s multi-platinum Buckcherry, along with progressive metal pioneers and SR 2009 alumni Queensrÿche, Oklahoma retro rockers Hinder, metal titans Hellyeah (featuring members of Mudvayne and the legendary Pantera), SR 2010 crowd-favorite Sevendust, the Australian powerhouse trio Sick Puppies, rock radio mainstays Candlebox and Filter, funk-rock pioneers Living Colour, and LA’s In This Moment, led by the vocal pyrotechnics of Maria Brink, are all sure to wreak havoc on the high seas. Main support comes from SR perennials and late-night favorites Lynam as well as the inescapable Texas thunder of Broken Teeth.  With the addition of Another Animal, cruise goers will have the chance to experience a floating music festival like no other.

ShipRocked 2011 sets sail November 14-19, 2011 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, heading for the premier Mexican ports of Costa Maya and Cozumel.  Prices start at only $799 per person (subject to availability).  Cabins for ShipRocked 2011 are available by booking online at www.GetShipRocked.com or by calling 1-888-438-9509.

To stay updated on ShipRocked and see more of what is in store for the 2011 cruise visit www.GetShipRocked.com

Jani Lane Tribute Concert Set for August 29

Many bands we love will come together at the Key Club in Hollywood on August 29 to pay tribute to Jani Lane.

According to TMZ, Great White​, Quiet Riot​, L.A. Guns, Enuff Z'nuff and Slammin' Gladys will play the tribute gig. The promo poster promises more guest stars as well.

The concert is free and tickets are available at the Key Club box office.

If you live in California - or are planning on attending this memorial event - please send an email to allyson@bringbackglam.com - I'd love to talk to you about covering the event for this website.

Jani Lane died August 11 at the age of 47.

Video of Motley Crue Accepting Valentine Award At SSMF

The other night, the members of Motley Crue accepted the Elmer Valentine Award to help kick off the Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF). Our girl Kari attended the fest and saw Motley's performance, so she'll be giving us the full details.

Here's video of the band accepting their award. I'll just keep the comments to myself and wait for Kari to fill me in with the real dirt.