Poison

  • A Decade in the Rearview

    A Decade in the Rearview

    Where does the time go? Contributing writer Christopher Long reflects on his first decade with Ink 19.

  • My Way

    My Way

    In rural Pennsylvania a pair of gorgeous musicians head out to L.A. and try to make it big in rock and roll.

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    Shout It Out Loud

    A quick and witty read, this is a feel-good story from the heart that definitely is worth the read, no matter what your beliefs.

  • Stryper

    Stryper

    Mightier than Motley and prettier than Poison, ’80s So-Cal metal missionary poster boys Stryper returned to Orlando for some arena-rock-style praise and worship. Long time fan Christopher Long was in the front pew.

  • Mötley Crüe

    Mötley Crüe

    With enough bad blood between the bands to make Keith Richards envious following a transfusion, the Mötley Crüe/Poison/New York Dolls Tour was more of a Deathmatch than a good-time, glam revival. Chris Long snuck in on the action.

  • Bret Michaels

    Bret Michaels

    Shortly before the Poison frontman suffered serious medical issues, Cindy Barrymore got to see the man in action in Chicago.

  • Avenged Sevenfold

    Avenged Sevenfold

    Avenged Sevenfold (Warner Brothers). Review by Jen Cray.

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    Finally the Punk Rockers Are Taking Acid (Restless). Review by Matt Cibula.

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    Elva (Interscope). Review by Stein Haukland.

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    Ink 19 is proud to host a roundtable discussion on the significance of Andrew W.K. Is he pop’s first "demi-ironist," or does he just plain "suck"? Christopher R. Weingarten, M. David Hornbuckle, and Ned Davis explore the possibilities in a spirited debate.

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    The Best of Britny Fox (Columbia/Portrait/Legacy). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

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    Metal Health (Portrait / Epic / Legacy). Review by Gail Worley.

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    Gail Worley sold her soul to Satan to bring you an interview with the legendary Alice Cooper. What a bargain!

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