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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform ROTH And HAGAR Tunes At ROCK HALL

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER has lined up two songs to perform for VAN HALEN at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Monday (March 12). The band will honor both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar by playing a song from their respective eras — for Roth, VELVET REVOLVER w...

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It's Official: OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS, HEART Set For VH1's 'Rock Honors'

VH1 pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of rock with the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors". This year's celebration will honor the music and influence of GENESIS, HEART, OZZY OSBOURNE and ZZ TOP (as reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET this morning). Additional performers, presenters, and spec...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS, HEART Rumored For This Year's 'VH1 Rock Honors'

OZZY OSBOURNE, ZZ TOP, GENESIS and HEART are the rumored artists that will be honored as part of the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors" event, which pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock. According to Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited, the program will be taped on Saturday...

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JIMI HENDRIX, DIMEBAG, TONY IOMMI, EDDIE VAN HALEN Are Among 'Wildest Guitar Heroes'

Jimi Hendrix has been crowned "Wildest Guitar Hero" of all-time in a new poll of music lovers for influential magazine Classic Rock. The poll was compiled by votes from over 3,000 visitors to www.classicrockmagazine.com and a panel of expert music journalists. The guitarist, who made his name in the...

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SAMMY HAGAR Hoping For Peaceful Night At ROCK HALL Induction

Launch Radio Networks reports: VAN HALEN will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame one week from tonight (Monday, March 12),and there's still some question as to who's going to attend the ceremony. Singers David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar and former bassist Michael Anthony will all be ther...

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VELVET REVOLVER Finishes Mixing New Album

VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum revealed during this past weekend's Camp Freddy Radio broadcast on Los Angeles' Indie 103.1 FM that the band has finished mixing its second album, "Libertad". VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland told MTV.com last week that the new CD "definitely still rocks, but...

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Report: All VAN HALEN Members To Attend ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

According to Premiere Radio Networks, all the members of VAN HALEN — Eddie and Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar — have told the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that they will be attending the induction ceremony on March 12 in New York. Roth, Anthony and Hagar had said ...

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SLASH Attends ANNA NICOLE SMITH's Funeral In Bahamas

TMZ.com reports: Among the mourners who have poured into the Bahamian church Friday (March 2) where Anna Nicole Smith is to be remembered is none other than GUNS N' ROSES guitar god Slash. The axeman (real name: Saul Hudson) arrived wearing his trademark long curls and hoop earings, and accompanied...

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SLASH: 'I Got Out Of Rehab Not Too Long Ago'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has confirmed rumors that he spent time in rehab prior to the recording sessions for VELVET REVOLVER's new CD, "Libertad". Slash made the admission during a three-minute video interview with Sweden's Aftonbladet/Klick!, which can be vi...

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VELVET REVOLVER Singer On New CD: 'It Definitely Still Rocks, But It's Incredibly More Musical'

VELVET REVOLVER spoke to MTV.com this week about the group's just-completed second album, "Libertad". The CD was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who worked with singer Scott Weiland during his STONE TEMPLE PILOTS days. "He has really helped the guys challenge themselves on a musical level," Weiland sai...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform For And Induct VAN HALEN Into ROCK HALL

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER has been tapped for VAN HALEN's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band will perform in VAN HALEN's place, and singer Scott Weiland and guitarist Slash will speak on VAN HALEN's behalf. For now, it doesn't look like David Lee Roth and Sa...

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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist Says New Album Is 'Totally Different'

Artisan News Service has posted two short video clips of VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Dave Kushner talking about the direction of the music on the group's upcoming sophomore album, "Libertad", as well as recording the guitar tracks for the new CD with Slash. On "Libertad": Dave: "You know it's totally...

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RÖCKWORKZ Rock Collective To Perform In London This Weekend

RÖCKWORKZ, a new collective of the cream of the London rock world — featuring MEN & GODS singer Marc Eden, whom Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) reportedly called "one of the greatest rock 'n' roll singers I have ever heard"; and Henry Rundell from VOODOO SIX, who's been described as "the best voice to...

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PERRIS RECORDS Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

The label that many a metalhead holds near and dear to their heart — Perris Records — will be celebrating its 15th anniversary come this July. Perris has issued all-new studio albums by such renowned veteran hard rock/metal acts as STEPHEN PEARCY (formerly of RATT),BANG TANGO, L.A. GUNS, VAIN, ENUF...

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Report: VAN HALEN Tour 'Postponed Indefinitely'

According to Pollstar.com, the VAN HALEN tour that was never officially announced is now officially postponed indefinitely. The rumored tour took on an air of reality after a trade magazine announced that original singer David Lee Roth was about to sign on the dotted line, and that was soon followed...