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SCORPIONS' KLAUS MEINE: Rock Is 'Alive' And 'Well'

In a new interview with Liz Barnes of Planet Rock's "My Planet Rocks", SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine was asked if the title of the band's new album, "Rock Believer", is a message of sorts for the group's fans around the world. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Maybe that's because o...

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STEVE VAI On Possibility Of Reunion Of DAVID LEE ROTH's 'Eat 'Em And Smile' Solo Band: 'The Train Has Left The Station'

Guitar legend Steve Vai says that the train has "left the station" when it comes to a proposed reunion of VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth's solo band following the cancelation of their November 2015 performance in Hollywood. Roth's "Eat 'Em And Smile" reunion at the Lucky Strike Live nearly seven ye...

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RIAA Moves Against HitPiece, Calls For Permanent End To 'Bogus' NFT Site's Infringement Of Artist Rights

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today sent a demand letter to the attorney representing the notorious (and now offline) web site called HitPiece that has been selling music-related NFTs, demanding the site stop infringing music creator intellectual property (IP) rights, provide...

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New EDDIE VAN HALEN Book 'Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen' Due In The Spring

Longtime and esteemed rock journalist Steve Rosen has finally completed writing the long-anticipated book about his unique friendship with Edward Van Halen. The book is titled "Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey With Edward Van Halen" and chronicles the writer's relationship with...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Ex-Wife VALERIE BERTINELLI: 'I Loved Him From The Deepest Part Of My Soul'

Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli discussed her new book, "Enough Already: Learning To Love The Way I Am Today", in a recent interview with Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA. Bertinelli reflected on the special relationship she had with her late ex-husband...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: Being Nominated For a GRAMMY Is 'Unbelievable'

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen joined Matt Pinfield for this week's episode of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show. Wolfgang chatted with Matt about the excitement of being nominated for a Grammy Award for MAMMOTH WVH's song "Distance" before discussin...

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Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA Teams Up With NEUROSIS's SCOTT KELLY In ABSENT IN BODY

ABSENT IN BODY, the new band featuring AMENRA guitarist Mathieu J. Vandekerckhove, AMENRA frontman Colin H. Van Eeckhout, NEUROSIS vocalist/guitarist Scott Kelly and former SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera, will release its debut album, "Plague God", on March 25 via Relapse Records. "Plague God" is b...

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AUTOGRAPH Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL, Plots New Album

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of '80s hard rockers AUTOGRAPH. The band, featuring vocalist Simon Daniels, guitarist Jimi Bell, bassist Randy Rand, and drummer Marc Wieland, is working on material for a new studio album. AUTOGRAPH said: "Exciting news for AUTOGRAPH!! We are pleased to...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Had The Most Generous Heart' But 'Dealt With His Pain Through Drugs And Alcohol'

Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli discussed her new book, "Enough Already: Learning To Love The Way I Am Today", in a recent interview with Brigitte Quinn on 1010 WINS. Bertinelli reflected on the special relationship she had with her late ex-husband, saying: "We kept our connection. Ther...

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Watch ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Cover FOREIGNER's 'Cold As Ice' With Members Of DROWNING POOL

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna joined the all-star band THE STOWAWAYS during their ShipRocked concert aboard the Carnival Breeze on January 24 to perform at cover of the FOREIGNER classic "Cold As Ice". You can now watch fan-filmed video of the performance below (courtesy of YouTube user PGMD). Line...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'I Don't Think Guys Like Me Retire'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of Photo Concerto, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if he can picture himself retiring in the not-too-distant future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBBERMOUTH.NET): "No, retirement is not really [something I think about] at all, really. That word, I do...

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BUMBLEFOOT, MICHAEL STARR, NITA STRAUSS, Others Pay Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN On SHIPROCKED Cruise (Video)

Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES),Michael Starr (STEEL PANTHER),Nita Strauss (ALICE COOPER) and Jason Hook (ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) are among the musicians who paid tribute to legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen by performing a number of VAN HALEN classics with the all-star band...

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VALERIE BERTINELLI Says EDDIE VAN HALEN's Second Wife 'Moved Out' Of Their House 'A Few Years' Before His Death

Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli discussed her new book, "Enough Already: Learning To Love The Way I Am Today", during a recent appearance on QFM96's "Torg & Elliott" radio show. Bertinelli reflected on the special relationship she had with her late ex-husband, saying they were still...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Mural Comes To Life For What Would Have Been His 67th Birthday

The AR Firm's motto "Beyond Unreal" became firmly based in reality when they created an app that brought California artist Robert Varga's mural to life. Van Halen's image seamlessly continues to sing and play and can be seen in the video below. The mural itself measures a massive 17 feet by 105 feet...

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TED NUGENT On MEAT LOAF: 'He Was A Defiant Son Of A Bitch, And I Love Him For That'

During a recent appearance on "The Joe Piscopo Show", Ted Nugent paid tribute to iconic rock singer Meat Loaf, who died on January 20 at the age of 74. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This guy was so gifted. And more important than that, he was a funny son of a bitch. He was such a sh...