Rockett Mafia Covers 'I Think I Love You'

Gotta be honest, the sound of the first Rockett Mafia track isn't exactly what I was expecting, but I like it.

Rockett Mafia is Rikki Rockett's new band, also featuring Brandon Gibbs, Mick Sweda and Bryan Kimes. Covering David Cassidy (ok, The Partridge Family) is an interesting choice, but it does work here. I wish the production was louder on this one, but that is a small complaint. I certainly hope we get original music soon.

New Smith/Kotzen Song & Video Released

"Black Light" is the new song from Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith. The song is on the upcoming album Black Light / White Noise. To be honest, this one is more of a miss for me. I am still hopeful for the new record because you know I love Kotzen. I just don't like the way his voice blends with Smith's on this record. I've seen lots of mixed reviews online, too. There's definitely a bucket of fans who love this and then there are lots of vocal critics. Thoughts?

Happy National Cherry Pie Day!

Apparently January 20 is National Cherry Pie Day in America. I'm not a big pie person myself, but I do enjoy a slice of cherry from time to time.

Obviously, this celebration calls for Warrant. I do think the video for "Cherry Pie" has aged poorly, but the song is a classic nonetheless.

This Looks Fun And You Know It

So the "Summer of ‘99 and Beyond" Festival is a thing and it happens this summer at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI. Nickelback and Creed will headline. There's a slew of other bands too like Our Lady Peace (!), Sevendust and Fuel.

Show is July 18 and 19 (gonna be hot!) and tickets go on sale Friday at Live Nation outlets.

Welp - You Knew It Was Coming

Guess other folks are feeling the same way I do regarding that final Black Sabbath reunion show.

Bait and Switch?

More acts have signed on to the massive farewell Black Sabbath show this summer including Guns n' Roses and Tool. Tickets went on sale last week and sold out in like 16 minutes, so the addition of more bands wasn't to grease the skids in attendance.

Now, the big question: was this all a bait and switch? The concert was first advertised as the last show ever with the original members of Black Sabbath including Ozzy Osbourne. Now we all know Ozzy is in a bad way health-wise. Parkinson's disease is a monster and it is really taking its toll on Osbourne now according to media reports. Still, the concert was advertised as a full Ozzy performance with Sabbath. Now Ozzy is quoted as saying he will do "bits and pieces" of the show with Sabbath as he can. Ozzy says he can't walk right now, but he's coping. I'm sure the "Back to the Beginning" concert will still be legendary - maybe not just quite as originally billed.

Crazy Lixx, 'Thrill of the Bite' - Out Now

It's been a couple days and I've been enjoying the new Crazy Lixx album, Thrill of the Bite. This one might end up being the best Glam release of the year. Check it out: