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MICHAEL ANTHONY Doesn't Want The 'Drama' That Comes Along With Being In VAN HALEN

Joe Charupakorn of Premier Guitar recently conducted an interview with CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Premier Guitar: Michael, there's a rumor that you're the richest among the original VAN HALEN members. Is that true? Anthony: [Lau...

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VAN HALEN With New Record Label INTERSCOPE: First Photo Available

The first photo of the four members of VAN HALEN and their new partners at the Interscope label can be seen below. Why did VAN HALEN back out of a deal with Columbia Records and sign with Interscope at the last minute? According to The Hollywood Reporter, singer David Lee Roth was the deciding facto...

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'Metal Evolution' Documentary Series: First Preview Clip of 'Early Metal' Episode

Banger Films' ("Metal: A Headbangers Journey", "Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage") groundbreaking documentary series "Metal Evolution" premiered last Friday (November 11) on VH1 Classic. The latest passion project from Canadian documentarians Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen, "Metal Evolution" will dedicate...

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VAN HALEN's 'Hot For Teacher' Gets 'Glee' Treatment (Audio)

VAN HALEN's classic song "Hot For Teacher" was covered by the cast of the American musical comedy-drama television series "Glee" this past Tuesday night (Nov. 15) as part of an episode called "Mash Off". The episode reportedly centered on intra-band rivalries as different women from the McKinley Hig...

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WINO & CONNY OCHS Collaborative Album Due In Early 2012

The folks at Germany's avant-rock source Exile On Mainstream Records are thrilled to report that the final master for "Heavy Kingdom", the anticipated collaborative album by Wino and Conny Ochs has arrived at label headquarters. The legacy of Scott "Wino" Weinrich in the world of heavy music is indi...

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CHICKENFOOT To Perform At 'Mark And Brian Christmas Show'

CHICKENFOOT will perform at this year's Mark And Brian Christmas Show at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, December 15. Also scheduled to appear are STEVE MILLER BAND, Steve Lukather and Kevin Cronin, among others. As top-rated syndicated morning show personalities, Mark Thom...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Talks About 'Lullaby Renditions Of Van Halen' In New Video

A short video clip of VAN HALEN lead singer David Lee Roth talking about the "Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Van Halen" album can be seen below. "Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions Of Van Halen" was released on November 8 via Rockabye Baby!, which transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful i...

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JASON NEWSTED's PAPA WHEELIE Covers VAN HALEN, MOTRHEAD (Video)

Video footage of PAPA WHEELIE, the "stoner punk metal" crew consisting of former METALLICA/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jaylor) on guitar/vocals, Steven Wiig (a.k.a. Swiiglor) on drums and Joe Ledesma (a.k.a. Joefus) on bass, performing two songs on November 12, 2011 at Road House Studios in...

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REVAMP/Ex-AFTER FOREVER Singer Recovering From Burnout

REVAMP/ex-AFTER FOREVER vocalist Floor Jansen has released a new video message in which she updates fans on her condition after her "burnout" caused the cancelation of REVAMP's participation in the "Out Of The Dark" tour with VAN CANTO, TRISTANIA, XANDRIA and AMBERIAN DAWN. "I'm starting to get ener...

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THE GATHERING's 'Always' Lineup To Reunite For Charity Concert

Dutch rockers THE GATHERING have issued the following update: "Some exciting news! After years we (THE GATHERING) came in contact again, thanks to Facebook, with the nice people from ACROSTICHON (Corinne and Richard). Of course, we talked a lot about the good old days, especially the ones we had at...

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NEMESEA Frontwoman Interviewed By 'Infernal Masquerade' (Audio)

Infernal Masquerade webzine recently conducted an interview with vocalist Manda Ophuis of the Dutch female-fronted rock/metal outfit NEMESEA. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Interview (audio): ...

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Report: VAN HALEN's Deal With INTERSCOPE To Be Finalized This Week

According to The Hollywood Reporter, VAN HALEN's new record deal with Interscope is expected to be finalized this week, marking the first time in 35 years that the band will not release music through Warner Music, its longtime label home. As to why VAN HALEN's much-rumored deal with Columbia didn't...

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Former BLAZE BAYLEY Drummer Appeals To Thieves To Return 'Unique' Kit

According to the Enfield Independent, former BLAZE BAYLEY drummer Larry Paterson had his entire drum kit stolen from the back of his van parked in Palmers Green in the London, England borough of Enfield in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Paterson said the kit was irreplaceable as it was painte...

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CHICKENFOOT/Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist Sells California Home For $1.77 Million

According to the Los Angeles Times, CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony sold his home in Glendora, California for $1.77 million. The custom Tudor, which Anthony bought in 1989 for $971,220, sits on more half an acre with a beach-entry saltwater swimming pool and hidden rock slide. The 7...

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Ex-NEVERMORE Drummer's PURE SWEET HELL: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Spitting At The Stars", the sophomore album from PURE SWEET HELL, the metal band featuring former NEVERMORE drummer Van Williams, is available for streaming in its entirety for one day at the group's official web site. The CD, which is available for purchase at the web site and via iTunes, Amazon a...