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Former MONTROSE Singer Pays Tribute To RONNIE MONTROSE
Vocalist Robert "Bob" James, who replaced Sammy Hagar in MONTROSE and sang on the band's albums "Warner Bros. Presents" (1975) and "Jump On It" (1976),has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA): "I am sorry...March 6, 2012
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VAN HALEN: Philadelphia Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of VAN HALEN's March 5 performance at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Unchained 02. Runnin' With The Devil 03. She's The Woman 04. The Full Bug 05. Tattoo 06. Everybody Wants Some!! 07. Somebody Get M...March 6, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE Interviewed On Australia's 'Torrent This!' (Audio)
Dando of Australia's Torrent This! recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. The handbook to all things heavy metal — "Bringing Metal To The Children" by Zakk Wylde, will finally be released on April 10 v...March 6, 2012
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An Earlier Kind Of VAN HALEN Revealed On 'In The Studio'
North American syndicated rock radio show "In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands" examines the early best of VAN HALEN. With VAN HALEN's new album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", debuting at position No. 2 on The Billboard 200 chart, the first full collection of new VH materi...March 6, 2012
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EPICA Singer: 'We Will Always Be A Metal Band'
Paolo Bianco of Italy's Musica Metal recently conducted an interview with vocalist Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA. You can now watch the chat below. When asked to sum up EPICA's 10-year anniversary in 2012, Simone said, "I was 17 when I started, and now I'm 27; ten years have passe...March 5, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN, CHICKENFOOT, SLIPKNOT Members To Appear At Marshall Amps' 50-Year Anniversary
Iconic British brand Marshall, the world's most famous and revolutionary amp producer, celebrates its Golden Anniversary year cementing its place in musical history. To celebrate 50 legendary years of musical innovation, Marshall is taking over Wembley Arena for a full-on rock and roll riot on Satur...March 5, 2012
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Deathhammer
If you thought ASPHYX was just going through the motions with "Death…The Brutal Way" then you didn't listen to the album; it's as simple as that. Any remaining doubts should be tarred, feathered, and immolated with new album "Deathhammer", about as definitive as ASPHYX gets. Could the Doomed Dutch o...March 4, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'It's A Shame To Lose RONNIE MONTROSE'
Former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT singer Sammy Hagar has commented on the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA),who died yesterday (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Said Hagar in a statement posted on his offici...March 4, 2012
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KOOL & THE GANG Co-Founder Says Tour With VAN HALEN Is 'All Kind Of Working Out'
Robert "Kool" Bell, co-founder of the legendary New Jersey jazz, R&B, soul, and funk group KOOL & THE GANG, spoke to The Morning Call about the band's seemingly unlikely support slot on VAN HALEN's North American tour, which kicked off on February 18 in Louisville, Kentucky. "[VAN HALEN sing...March 4, 2012
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SAMMY HAGAR Graces Cover Of Cigar & Spirits Magazine
Cigar & Spirits Magazine, which is a bi-monthly publication licensed to Innovative Product Opportunities, Inc., is hitting newsstands nationwide for the first time over the weekend. CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN frontman, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and founder of Cabo Wabo Tequila (part of Campari)...March 3, 2012
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JOHN 5 Explains New Solo Album Title
ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 will release his new full-length solo CD/DVD, "God Told Me To", on May 8 via Rocket Science Ventures. "God Told Me To" was recorded and produced by John 5, Chris Baseford (ROB ZOMBIE, TOMMY LEE) and Bob Marlette (SEBASTIAN BACH, BLACK SABBATH) in 2011. T...March 2, 2012
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VAN HALEN Performs 'The Full Bug' Live For First Time Since 1983 (Video)
VAN HALEN performed the song "The Full Bug" (from the "Diver Down" album) live for the first time since 1983 last night (Thursday, March 1) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Unchained 02. R...March 2, 2012
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JOE SATRIANI Interviewed On 'Rockline' (Audio)
Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani was interviewed on this past Wednesday's (February 29) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. You can now listen to the program at RocklineRadio.com. Joe Satriani recently announced the release of the live-concert film, "Satc...March 2, 2012
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METAL MIKE Delivers 'Twisted Metal' For Guitar World
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, TESTAMENT, PAINMUSEUM) has penned a new installment of his monthly "Metal For Life" column for the April issue of Guitar World magazine. In the April issue (on newsstands now; Eddie Van Halen cover),you can find Mike's new column — "Twisted...March 2, 2012
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JOE SATRIANI Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast (Audio)
The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with legendary CHICKENFOOT guitarist Joe Satriani. The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "Iron City Rocks" podcast (audio):March 1, 2012
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