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There Would Be No New VAN HALEN Tour Without WOLFGANG In The Band, Says VALERIE BERTINELLI
Valerie Bertinelli, the ex-wife of VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen and the mother of the band's bassist, Wolfgang Van Halen, says that the current VAN HALEN tour would not be taking place if her son hadn't joined the group as the replacement for original VH bassist Michael Anthony. According to...March 8, 2012
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ANGELUS APATRIDA: New Album Cover Artwork Unveiled
Spanish thrashers ANGELUS APATRIDA will release their new studio album, "The Call", on April 30 via Century Media Records. The CD was once again recorded at Ultrasound Studio in Moita, Portugal with producer Daniel Cardoso (ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN, ANATHEMA). The artwork was handled by Gustavo Sazes...March 8, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Still Love' EDDIE VAN HALEN
Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar's (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN) autobiography, "Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock", will be released in paperback on March 13. It will include a new afterword about Hagar's experiences since the original book was released a year ago. When asked by Michael Christopher of LA Week...March 8, 2012
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KOOL & THE GANG Co-Founder Talks To 'The Metal File' About Opening For VAN HALEN (Audio)
Robert "Kool" Bell, co-founder of the legendary New Jersey jazz, R&B, soul, and funk group KOOL & THE GANG, was interviewed for the latest edition of "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM about the band's seemingly unlikely support slot on VAN HALEN's North American tour, which ki...March 8, 2012
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PARAGON To Enter Studio This Month
German power metallers PARAGON will enter Piet Sielck's (IRON SAVIOR) studio at the end of March to record their tenth album. The band will lay down ten new original tracks plus an intro and an undisclosed cover song. The cover artwork will once again be created by Dirk Illing (SCORPIONS, RUNNING WI...March 8, 2012
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MELVINS Tour Van Featuring KURT COBAIN's KISS Artwork Up For Online Auction
A tour van formerly used by MELVINS and featuring exterior artwork by late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain is currently up for sale on eBay. Known as the "Melvan," the 1972 Dodge Sportsman Royal Van served as the main vehicle for the band through many of their touring days. The eBay listing describes t...March 7, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR Talks New VAN HALEN Album
Former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar tells Michael Christopher of The Boston Phoenix that he has yet to hear the band's entire new album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", which came out last month. "I don't listen to much new music unless I hear a new song on the radio, and the last ...March 7, 2012
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PHIL LEWIS-Fronted L.A. GUNS Reveals New Album Details
L.A. GUNS — featuring Phil Lewis, Steve Riley, Stacey Blades and Scotty Griffin — has set "Hollywood Forever" as the title of its new album, due on June 5 via via Cleopatra Records. The CD was recorded with legendary producer, and old friend, Andy Johns, who has previously worked with LED ZEPPELIN,...March 7, 2012
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JOE SATRIANI: Another Clip From 'Satchurated' Film Available
Joe Satriani, one of the most respected and innovative guitarists in the world today, announces the release of the live-concert film, "Satchurated: Live In Montreal". "Satchurated" was filmed during Satriani's "The Wormhole Tour", supporting his studio album, "Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards", at t...March 7, 2012
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Meet EDDIE VAN HALEN's 'Best Friend' KODY
TMZ.com has posted video footage of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen leaving his New York hotel with his tiny pomeranian dog, Kody. Check out the clip below. VAN HALEN's new album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", sold 187,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land...March 7, 2012
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LITA FORD: 'RONNIE MONTROSE Changed The Face Of Rock Forever'
'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose: "The day I got the call to jam with Ronnie Montrose for NAMM 2011 [show in Anaheim, California] was a day a dream of mine came true. "I had loved MONTROSE a...March 6, 2012
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PHIL LEWIS-Fronted L.A. GUNS Completes Mixing New Album
L.A. GUNS — featuring Phil Lewis, Steve Riley, Stacey Blades and Scotty Griffin — recently entered the studio with legendary producer, and old friend, Andy Johns (LED ZEPPELIN, THE ROLLING STONES, CINDERELLA, VAN HALEN, as well as the last three L.A. GUNS albums) to begin recording its new album for...March 6, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY: DREAM THEATER's GRAMMY Nomination 'Was Heartbreaking For Me On A Personal Level'
Fingers of the Babylon, New York rock radio station WBAB recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD). You can now listen to the chat at this location. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...March 6, 2012
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SLASH To Present Check To 'GuitarTown' Charity Recipient Los Angeles Youth Network
On Monday, March 12, Gibson GuitarTown II will launch on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood with the unveiling of the first nine 10-foot tall guitar sculptures. The selection includes works from renowned artists Shepard Fairey, Tristan Eaton, Free Humanity, Smog City and DeeKay, and celebrates top m...March 6, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR Talks About Paperback Edition Of 'Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock' (Video)
Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar's (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN) autobiography, "Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock", will be released in paperback on March 13. It will include a new afterword about Hagar's experiences since the original book was released a year ago. A two-and-a-half-minute video clip in which...March 6, 2012
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