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BOSTON: DELP Tribute Participants Are Still Up In The Air

The Boston Globe reports: No wonder the band BOSTON hasn't reunited in more than 25 years. The dinosaur act is so dysfunctional that Live Nation issued two press releases yesterday announcing an Aug. 19 concert honoring late singer Brad Delp. The first release said that original members Sib Hashian,...

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SAMMY HAGAR Having Fun With His Fans

John Black of BostonNOW reports: Whether he's on stage making music or behind the bar making margaritas, there's one thing for certain about Sammy Hagar: He's having a blast. "If I have a genius for anything," Hagar says in a theatrically self-important voice that has him — and the interviewer — lau...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'VAN HALEN Always Did Everything Wrong And Backwards'

Kevin C. Johnson of STLtoday.com recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar. A few excerpts follow: STLtoday.com: What's it like having "Hall of Famer" in front of your name? Hagar: It's really exciting, being there and standing next to Keith Richards and people I looked up to my entire career...

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New VAN HALEN Tell-All Due In August

According to GuitarWorld.com, a new VAN HALEN tell-all, entitled "Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga" (Wiley Publishing),is scheduled to hit bookstore shelves late August. Written by noted metal journalist and radio host Ian Christe, the book recounts the life and times of the L.A. group that...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Launch 'Livin' It Up! In St. Louis' Live DVD

Next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 19 and 20, 2007, Sammy Hagar will spend two days in St. Louis rockin' the town for the launch of his live DVD, "Livin' It Up! In St. Louis". Hagar will be a special guest at the St. Louis Cardinals home game at Busch Stadium on the day of the ...

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SAMMY HAGAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY: Lake Tahoe Make-Up Show Announced

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Michael will be back in Lake Tahoe for one giant show with the Red Rocker [Sammy Hagar], the MAD ANTHONY EXPRESS and maybe even LOS TRES GUSANOS on Sunday June 17 at Harvey's Outdoor Arena in S...

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WILL HAVEN: 'The Hierophant' E-Card Available

An e-card for WILL HAVEN's new album, "The Hierophant", can be accessed at this location. Due on June 19 in the United States through Bieler Bros. Records (one day earlier internationally),the CD will feature the following track listing: 01. Grey Sky At Night 02. Kings Cross 03. Helena 04. The Hier...

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EYEFEAR To Release 'A World Full Of Grey' Next Month

Melbourne, Australia-based progressive power metallers EYEFEAR will release their new album, "A World Full of Grey", on June 22 in Germany, June 25 in the rest of Europe, and on July 17 in North America via Dockyard 1. The CD was recorded at keyboardist Sammy Giaccotto's studio Peak Time Productions...

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WILL HAVEN: 'Hierophant' Track Listing Revealed

Sacramento metalcore heroes WILL HAVEN have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Hierophant", due on June 19 in the United States through Bieler Bros. Records (one day earlier internationally). It is as follows: 01. Helena 02. The Hierophant 03. Speaking In Solidarity 04. Fire Dealer 05...

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SAMMY HAGAR Comments On Tequila Deal

Joe Wolfcale and Paul Liberatore of the Marin Independent Journal report: Mill Valley musician Sammy Hagar was on cloud nine Monday, hours after it was announced he had sold 80 percent of his interest in Cabo Wabo Tequila to one of the world's top spirits company for $80 million. Read the entire art...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Bring Next Cabo Wabo Trek Indoors

Mitchell Peters of Billboard.com reports that Sammy Hagar will bring his Cabo San Lucas-themed summer tour indoors to theaters this winter. "We're bringing the Cabo spirit to Christmas," Hagar's booking agent, Jonny Poddell with the Poddell Talent Agency tells Billboard.com. "The additional thrills...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist Having A 'Blast' On Cinco De Mayo Weekend

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has issued the following update: "Hey everybody!! It's been awhile since my last post, so I thought I would let you know what's been going on lately. "Those of you who were on the Hagar cruise ship party the other month know that I put a little jam together ....

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'Six-String Masterpieces' Benefit Auction Now Live on eBay's Live Auction Site

Six-String Masterpieces, a charitable art exhibit that pays tribute to heavy-metal's most influential guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, and supports music education in public schools, is now live and open for bidding on eBay's live auction site. The exhibit features over 60 electric guitars; hand-...

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Former MR. BIG Frontman Offers To Sing On New TESTAMENT Album

Former MR. BIG singer Eric Martin, who was recently in Brazil for one concert in São Paulo, mentioned in his official blog that was amazing to meet members of TESTAMENT as well as the Brazilian singer Edu Falaschi (ALMAH, ANGRA) during his stay in the city. Martin wrote, "[I met] members of DR. SIN...

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Italian Company To Buy 80% Of SAMMY HAGAR's Cabo Wabo Tequila For $80 Million

Hemscott.com reports that Davide Campari-Milano SpA, the Italian beverage group, said that it has signed an agreement to buy an 80 percent stake in Cabo Wabo Tequila for $80 million. Cabo Wabo was founded in 1996 by Sammy Hagar, former lead singer of the band VAN HALEN, who is also a major sharehold...