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Music: Mushroomhead New Release

For all you Mushroomhead fans awaiting the 2nd coming...

Album:  The Righteous & The Butterfly
Release Date:  May 13, 2014

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Music is...

Robin Montagne

Rachel May (c) 2006 R. Montagne

Music is existing inches from the pair of supple lips I've waited light years to kiss. The sensuous, warm breath sending shock waves through my bosom as the cosset explodes beneath my skin. It's the mesmerizing falsetto of every 80s front man, singing to my hormone-infused imagination. Music is the hair that tickles my nape with my soul mate's touch. It's the quiver that forces me to stumble around in the dark. Music is the air I breathe, the fire in my eyes and everlasting love in my heart.

Motley Crue The Dirt: Who Should Play Mick Mars?

Robin Montagne

I found a lovely little article on blabbermouth.net and darn near jumped out of my skinny jeans!  The Dirt movie is coming, but who will play Mick Mars?

When Mick was asked which actor he'd want to portray him in the movie; well, you'll just have to see it for yourself VH1 here.

Who do you think it should be?

(Source:  Blabbermouth.net, 2014)

Music: "Detroit Rock City" - Forever Home

Robin Montagne


I get in my car, clamp the heels of my old-school Fila's three times and I'm suddenly whisked back to 1996. I am Dorothy of the Detroit Metal Scene, and the black-topped-pothole-filled-yellow-lined road leads me straight to The Detroit Pub. And I suddenly realize, the 30's Dorothy and I have something to agree on - there really is "No place like home."

Meanwhile, I drive through the packed parking lot at 8:45pm and a cyclone stirs in my soul because this is where I belong. Then, I open the heavy, clover-leafed door to stand in line and wait to pay cover. I talk with complete strangers to pass the time, but they are no ordinary strangers. They are part of my metal family. Although, we've never met they are like long-lost pals whose name my aging memory can't place. Once inside, there are bodies everywhere and barely enough room to walk 2 inches. Yet, I am unafraid because this is sanctuary.

Within moments, the supportive camaraderie of the old Detroit scene envelopes and shelters me with familiar faces I haven't seen or spoken to in over 10 years. Some of them, not since the original Ritz closed in the late 90s. Yet, it's like a family reunion where the only expectation is you. It's a laid-back community that picks up the falling drunk and says, "It's all good, Man."

Rock in the D & Friends 3/8/14 - (c) Angie Carleton

Then, adding to my Jager-induced delirium, Bad-Ass Glinda and her dragon ring send for three amazing metal bands creating continuous déjà vu moments and memories that will last until I reach senility. Making this night, the highlight of my year.

Raw Image 3/8/14 - (c) R. Montagne

HMR 3/8/14 - (c) R. Montagne

Crammed in back of the room, Raw Image seduces my soul as the band jams melodically while Eric Johnson's flawless vocals fill the ears of a packed house. Once HMR takes the stage, the engrossing heavy riffs and powerful showmanship complement the band's amazing talent.

Finally, Seventh Son hits the platform and I can feel the excitement and intensity in the overcrowded chamber. Especially, since this is the first show with new singer, Kelly Huff. As I scan several fans during the performance, I see hips shaking, hands clapping and bodies bumping. So, I know the crowd is more than intoxicated by their performance.

Seventh Son 3/8/14 - (c) R. Montagne

And even though, I didn't see Bruce, Adrian, Nicko and company on that stage, I can close my eyes and emphatically hear them.

I feel utterly, overjoyed and saddened as I say goodbye to my family, but confident that sometime soon I will find myself home once again.

Don't Forget - Seventh Son & HMR w/Raw Image Tonight @ The Detroit Pub!!

Tonight, be sure to check out our friends, Seventh Son, with new vocalist, Kelley Huff, HMR, Michael Lafferty from Rockstar playing keyboards and  Bob Tyrrell will also be sharing the stage.



Oh, and while you're there, say hello, introduce yourself  and let me know you're a fan of Rock in the D.

Time's Up for Ten Minute Trivia

Too bad we didn't have any winners today :-(  Better Luck Next Time!

1. What is Buster Poindexter's real name?  His real name is David Johansen.

1. In What well-known 70s band was he a member?  He's been a member of the New York Dolls since 1971.

Win a Prize: Play Ten Minute Trivia

The first person to correctly answer both of these questions by 1:05 am (EST) will win a surprise!

1. What is Buster Poindexter's real name?
2. In What well-known 70s band was he a member?

Rock's March Birthdays

  Who do you share a birthday with?


March 1st

Jerry Fischer (Blood, Sweat & Tears) 72

Mike D'Abo (Manfred Mann) 70

Roger Daltrey (The Who) 70


March 2nd

Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) 1942 - 2013

Dale Bozzio (Missing Persons) 59

Mark Evans (AC/DC) 58

Andrew Farriss (INXS) 55

Jon Bon Jovi (Bon Jovi) 52


March 3rd

Re Styles (Tubes) 64

Chris Hughes (Adam and the Ants) 60


March 4th

Chris Squire (Yes) 66

Jason Newsted (Newsted) 51


March 5th

Alan Clark (Dire Straits) 62

Andy Gibb (Bee Gees) 1958 - 1988

John Frusciante (fmr. Red Hot Chili Peppers) 44


March 6th

David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) 68

Tony Klatka (Blood, Sweat & Tears) 68

Michael Romeo (Symphony X) 46


March 7th

Matthew Fisher (Procol Harum) 68

Peter Wolf (J. Geils) 68

Warrel Dane (Nevermore) 45


March 8th

Randy Meisner (Eagles) 68

Mike Allsup (Three Dog Night) 67

Gary Numan (Gary Numan) 56

John Cale (Velvet Underground) 72

Robin Trower (Procol Harum) 69

Jim Cregan (fmr. Rod Stewart) 68

Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative) 46


March 10th

Tom Scholz (Boston) 67

Bunny Debarge (Debarge/Grand Rapids, MI) 59

Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) 51

Matt Barlow (Iced Earth) 44

John LeCompt (fmr. Evanescence) 38

Hugo Ferreira (Tantric) 40


March 11th

George Kooymans (Golden Earring) 66


March 12th

Mike Gibbons (Badfinger) 65

Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) 57


March 13th

Adam Clayton (U2) 54

David Draiman (Device) 41


March 14th

Jim Pons (Turtles, Mothers of Invention) 67


March 15th

Phil Lesh (Grass Roots, Grateful Dead) 74

Sly Stone (Sly & the Family Stone) 70

Howard Scott (War) 68

Terrance Trent D'Arby 52

Bret Michaels (Poison) 51

Kennedy Gordy (Rockwell/Detroit, MI) 50

John Tardy (Obituary) 46

Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) 46

John Schaffer (Iced Earth) 46

Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) 42

Sid Wilson (Slipknot) 36


March 16th

Nancy Wilson (Heart) 60

Jimmy Degrasso (Dokken) 51

Leena Peisa (Lordi) 35


March 17th

Paul Kantner (Jefferson Airplane) 73

Harold Brown (War) 68

Ian Gomm (Ventures) 67

Fran Byrne (The Pogues) 66

Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy) 63

Wally Stocker (the Babys) 60

Paul Black (Black Cherry, LA Guns) 55

Janet Gardner (Vixen) 52

Roxy Petrucci (Vixen) 52

Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) 47

Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole) 38


March 18th

Barry Wilson (Procol Harum) 67

Jamie West-Oram (Fixx) 61

Jeff Labarr (Cinderella) 49

Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) 48

Adam Levine (Maroon 5) 35


March 19th

Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big) 61

Ricky Wilson (B-52s) 61

Brann Dailor (Mastodon) 39


March 20th

Carl Palmer (Asia, Emerson, Lake & Palmer) 67

Jimmie Vaughan (Fabulous T-Birds) 63

John Wetton (Asia) 63

Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats) 53

Paul Merkovich (Nelson) 51

Chester Bennington (Linkin Park, STP) 38

Nick Wheeler (All American Rejects) 32


March 21st

Joseph Silverstein (Denver Symphony Orchestra/Detroit, MI) 82

Rosemary Stone (Sly & the Family Stone) 69

Eddie Money 65

Peter Banks (Yes) 1950 - 2013

Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) 66

Robert 'Shotgun' Johnson (KC & the Sunshine Band) 61

Robert Sweet (Stryper) 54

Deryck Whibley (Sum 41) 34


March 22nd

Keith Reif (Yardbirds) 71

Andrew Lloyd Weber (Phantom of the Opera) 66

Randy Hobbs (Johnny Winter Band) 66

Howard Reitzes (Iron Butterfly) 63

Jay Dee Daugherty (Patti Smith) 62

Euronymous (Mayhem) 1984 - 1993 Murdered by his bandmate, Varg WT_?!





March 23rd

Ric Ocasek (Cars) 65

Chaka Khan (Chaka Khan & Rufus) 61

Epic Soundtracks (These Immortal Souls) 1959 - 1997


March 24th

Klaus Dinger (Kraftwerk) 68

Dougie Thompson (Supertramp) 63

Nena (99 Luft Balloons) 54

Chad Butler (Switchfoot) 40


March 25th

Aretha Franklin (Queen of Soul) 72

Sir, Elton John 67

Jeff Healey (Jeff Healey Band) 1967 - 2008


March 26th

Diana Ross (Supremes/Detroit, MI) 70

Richard Tandy (ELO) 66

Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) 66

Fran Sheehan (Boston) 65

James Iha (A Perfect Circle, Smashing Pumpkins) 46


March 27th

Janis Martin (The Female Elvis) 1940 - 2007

Tony Banks (Genesis) 64

Brendan Hill (Blues Traveler) 44

Fergie (Black Eyed Peas) 39


March 28th

Chuck Portz (Turtles) 69

John Evans aka 'Evan' (Jethro Tull) 66

David Keuning (The Killers) 38


March 29th

Ray Davis (P-Funk) 1940 - 2005

Bobby Kimball (Toto) 67

Perry Ferrell (Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros) 55

John Popper (Blues Traveler) 47

Lucy Lawless (Warrior Princess) 46

James Atkins (EMF) 45


March 30th

Graeme Edge (Moody Blues) 73

Eric Clapton (Cream) 65

Dave Ball (Procol Harum) 64

Rupert Greenall (the Fixx) 64

Tracy Chapman 50

Joey Castillo (Queens of the Stone Age) 48

Marco Foddis (Pestilence) 45


March 31st

Mick Ralphs (Bad Company) 70

Al Nichol (Turtles) 68

Richard Hughes (Johnny Winter Band) 1950 - 1985

Tony Brock (Babys) 60

Angus Young (AC/DC) 59

Erik Turner (Warrant) 50

Toshiya (Dir en Gray) 37

Lennon Murphy 32

New Slayer Album in the Works

New Slayer album on its way!! Can't wait!