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HOUWITSER Completes Work On New Promo CD, Seeks Label Home

Reactivated Dutch death metal veterans HOUWITSER have completed work on a new two-track promotional CD called "Sledgehammer Redemption". The effort was recorded by W. Remeijer and D. van Bijleveld at WR Studios and is available for order via the band's official web site. One of the new tracks, "Hatr...

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CROWN OF THORNS: 'Faith' Video Teaser Available

A teaser video for "Faith", the latest offering from internationally acclaimed rock band CROWN OF THORNS, can be viewed below. Due on June 9 via Little Steven Van Zandt's Lost Cathedral label imprint, the disc marks CROWN OF THORNS' first domestic release in the United States ever in the band's care...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Is A Bitter Guy'

Earlier this week, Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT bassist Michael Anthony. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: How much do personalities have to do with a band like CHICKENFOOT? Michael: I...

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SAMMY HAGAR's Beach Bar & Grill Opens At Las Vegas McCarran

According to Aviation News, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport celebrated the opening of Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill, created by foremr VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and HMSHost Corp. The opening of Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill marks the second airport location of Hagar's signature restauran...

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CHICKENFOOT: More '12 Days of the Foot' Clips Posted Online

CHICKENFOOT — the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — has posted several more clips where the members of the band share some background information on eac...

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WE WERE GENTLEMEN To Release 'Living Hell' In July

Virginia Beach's WE WERE GENTLEMEN will release its new album, "Living Hell", on July 14 via Century Media Records. The CD was recorded at Planet Red Studios in Richmond, Virginia with producer Andreas Magnusson (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, HASTE THE DAY). Two songs from the album — "Cradle Your Filth"...

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RIOT: Writing Session Footage Posted Online

New York metal legends RIOT, featuring the reunited "Thundersteel"/"The Privilege of Power"-era lineup of Mark Reale (guitar),Tony Moore (vocals),Don Van Stavern (bass),Bobby Jarzombek (drums),and Mike Flyntz (guitars),has posted video footage (see below) of its recent San Antonio, Texas writin...

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MUTANT SOLDIER Singer Succumbs To Leukemia

D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Scene reports that former MUTANT SOLDIER singer Kevin "Sku" Skizenta died Tuesday, June 2, succumbing to leukemia. He had turned 40 the previous day. Skizenta was a husband and father of two. Skizenta fronted MUTANT SOLDIER (MySpace page) from 1988 through 1992, helping...

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'Guitar Hero: Van Halen' Sneak Preview Available

A sneak preview of Activision Blizzard's forthcoming Guitar Hero: Van Halen music-based game is available below. It is scheduled for release in the second half of the year and will definitely cover the David Lee Roth era, featuring the band's greatest hits. No specific tracks were listed, but Activi...

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CHICKENFOOT: North American Tour Dates Announced

CHICKENFOOT — the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — will kick off its first major North American tour on August 2 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I Never Quit VAN HALEN'

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has disputed guitarist Eddie Van Halen's assertion that Anthony quit the band before being replaced by Eddie's son Wolfgang. In a recent interview with RollingStone.com, Eddie Van Halen was asked if he had heard CHICKENFOOT, which in addition to Anthony, incl...

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Former THE GATHERING Singer Collaborating With DEVIN TOWNSEND

Former THE GATHERING and current AGUA DE ANNIQUE singer Anneke van Giersbergen has issued the following update: "Here I am in Canada, working with Devin Townsend for our new album and... for his new album ('Addicted') as well. A very interesting week indeed. "Though we had the idea of doing somethin...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Says MICHAEL ANTHONY Quit VAN HALEN

David Wild of RollingStone.com conducted an interview with Eddie Van Halen at the third annual Spike Guys' Choice Awards, which was taped this past Saturday night (May 30) in Culver City, California. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RollingStone.com: The VAN HALEN tour was such a suc...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Honored With 'Guitar God Award' At SPIKE GUYS' CHOICE AWARDS

Eddie Van Halen was honored with the "Guitar God Award" at the third annual Spike Guys' Choice Awards, which was taped this past Saturday night (May 30) in Culver City, California. Actor Robert Downey Jr. presented the award to Eddie, who was brought to tears as he accepted the honor for his years o...

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RIOT Schedules Japanese Dates

The reunited 1988 "Thundersteel" lineup of RIOT has scheduled the following dates in Japan: Oct. 24 - Club Citta - Kawasaki, Kanagawa, JPN Oct. 25 - Club Citta - Kawasaki, Kanagawa, JPN RIOT will hit the road in Europe this summer. A new studio album featuring the same musicians is also in the works...