Monday Metal News: 3/28/2005


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Bret Michaels Sings On Nashville Star
Poison lead singer Bret Michaels will be joined by country star LeAnn Rimes for a duet of Poison's classic power ballad, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", on this week's "Nashville Star", airing Tuesday, March 29 at 10:00 p.m. on the USA Network. Michaels is one of the three celebrity judges on the third season of the talent show, which features Rimes as its host.

VH1's Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp
VH1 Classic's two-hour "Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp" block premiering Saturday, April 2 at 9:00 pm, captures artist interviews at this now annual event that lets grown-ups act out their rock star dreams for a week by learning the basics of rock and roll performing from some of the music industry's masters. VH1 Classic's two-hour presentation includes sage advice from this year's world-class "camp counselors" including: Roger Daltrey, Nils Lofgren (E Street Band), Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers Band), Jane Wieldin (The Go Go's), Bret Michaels (Poison), Jon Anderson (Yes), Simon Kirke (Bad Company), Jack Blades (Night Ranger), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Colin Hay (Men At Work) and Bruce Kulick (former KISS guitarist). Many "counselors" including Daltrey, Betts, Anderson, Hay and Michaels answer questions in the special submitted in advance by VH1 Classic viewers and asked at the camp by VH1 Classic host Lynn Hoffman. Rounding out the two-hour block will be classic music videos by artists who served as "camp counselors" this year. Videos include "Down Under" by Men At Work, "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger, "Pinball Wizard" by The Who, "Owner of a Lonely Heart" by Yes and "Hello Again" by The Cars.

Bruce Dickinson Solo Album
Bruce Dickinson is an artist who has influenced thousands of singers, musicians and fans alike in his outstanding role as the front man of legendary band Iron Maiden. He has achieved great success as a solo artist, and is also acclaimed as a Radio DJ, TV presenter, pilot, author and voice of modern music.

It has been seven years since Dickinson released his last solo album, The Chemical Wedding, which received critical acclaim while exploring intriguing and dark themes. The intervening years have seen him make a highly successful return to Iron Maiden, with two huge albums and record breaking live shows and tours.

Tyranny Of Souls, Dickinson's new solo venture, sees him return once again to collaborate with guitarist/producer/writer Roy Z. The album's cover is adorned with a 15th century depiction of Hell by Hans Hemling and the music continues along this path to explore dark, apocalyptic themes.

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