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VAN HALEN Bassist Jams Up A Storm At NAMM: Photos Available

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony attended the 2005 NAMM convention in Anaheim on January 20-21. He kicked things off on the 20th by helping VAN HALEN bandmate Sammy Hagar introduce his new Yamaha deal and joined THE WABORITAS on stage to add a little Michael Anthony spice to an acoustic version of...

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METALLICA, LINKIN PARK, VAN HALEN: How They Earned Their Money In 2004

Rolling Stone magazine has posted its chart of 2004's biggest money-earners in music on its web site. METALLICA came in at Number Three on the list, raking in $43 million on their "Madly In Anger With The World" tour, as well as through sales of 1.4 million copies of their catalog. Other hard rock b...

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SOUL SIRKUS: European Version Of 'World Play' To Feature Bonus Track

Frontiers Records has announced the release of SOUL SIRKUS' debut album, "World Play", in the European and Asian territories. The band — whose lineup includes Neal Schon (JOURNEY) on guitar, Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on vocals, Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZZY) on bass and Vi...

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SAMMY HAGAR And Wife On VH1

VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar and his wife Kari will be featured on the VH1 series "I Married..." that tracks the spouses of famous musicians, according to Launch Radio Networks. The Hagars' episode premieres at 10:00 a.m. Valentines' Day and re-airs at 5:00 p.m, with several other showings for th...

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Y&T's DAVE MENIKETTI Shoots Down Rumors He Was Approached To Join VAN HALEN

Dave Meniketti of Y&T fame recently interviewed with Hardrock Haven's Derric Miller, discussing the recent releases of "UnEarthed" volumes I and II, the rumors behind him taking over as the frontman for VAN HALEN when Sammy Hagar left the band, his blues solo project, and a myriad of other topic...

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GOATWHORE Looking For New Drummer

GOATWHORE, the New Orleans-based band featuring vocalist L. Ben Falgoust II (SOILENT GREEN) and guitarist Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, CROWBAR),are currently looking for a new solid and permanent replacement on drums for the upcoming Metal Blade Records release and a ton of touring. If you or someone you...

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AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD Titles Among New DualDiscs Released In February and March

AC/DC's "Back in Black", JUDAS PRIEST's "Angel of Retribution", MOTÖRHEAD's "Overkill", SAMMY HAGAR's "Hallelujah", SLAUGHTER's "Then and Now", and TESLA's "Standing Room Only" are among the more than 25 additional titles set to be released on DualDisc during February and March. DualDisc is an excit...

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Former DOKKEN Bassist Talks About Resurgence Of Rock

In a recent interview with ElectricBasement.com, former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson talked about rock music's supposed resurgence. "I think it just comes down to the fact that noting has come along to takes its place yet. The MÖTLEY [CRÜE] thing you could kind of see coming. I think that there ha...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I'm Not Sure What The Future Holds For VAN HALEN'

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official web site: "I'd like to wish everybody a happy & bashing holidays and all the best for the new year to come! It was great to be out on the road again rockin' everybody's asses off! I would like to personally thank...

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ZEBRA: 30th Anniversary Concert To Be Webcast

According to MelodicRock.com, veteran hard rockers ZEBRA will celebrate their 30th anniversary by playing at The Downtown in Famingdale, New York on January 28, 2005. Those who cannot attend the concert can listen to it in the comfort of their own home. If you have Winamp (www.winamp.com),and a bro...

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IRON MAIDEN's MCBRAIN, VAN HALEN's HAGAR To Raise Money For After-School Activities

Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN),Neil Schon (JOURNEY, SOUL SIRKUS) and Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN) are among the artists that will be helping to raise money for super-producer Narada Michael Walden's foundation for after-school activities on Friday (Dec. 17) at the Mill Valley Community Center in Mill Valle...

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'Reflections Of A SAMMY HAGAR Fan' Book Available Now

"Summer of Sammy: Reflections of a Sammy Hagar Fan" is a tribute book by a Michigan business man who has become a total "redhead." He conversion starts with his first Sammy concert in 2002 (Sam and Dave Tour),and is confirmed when attending Hagar concerts through 2003, as well as several VAN HALEN...

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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Completes Work On Autobiography

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi's authorized autobiography is finished, and is reportedly being bid over by several publishers. Expect a summer 2005 release date. In April 2005, co-author Jake Brown will begin work with HANOI ROCKS members Michael Monroe and Andy McCoy on the band's authorized...

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VAN HALEN Drummer Says New Songs Are 'Absolutely Brilliant'

Steve Penhollow of The Journal Gazette reports that VAN HALEN is a volatile band, and drummer Alex Van Halen is the first to admit it. "We're volatile only to the extent that we're as good of friends as we are," Van Halen said in a phone interview. "It's because we are so intense. ...

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VAN HALEN Bassist Uploads Photos From SAMMY HAGAR's Birthday Bash

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his web site: "Another Sammy B-Day bash has come and gone and all I can say is, whew, I'm sure glad this only happens once a year — my liver can't take this kind of abuse too often!! "Like always, it was a bashing ...