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SAMMY HAGAR Explains Why He Reached Out To EDDIE VAN HALEN On Twitter

Sammy Hagar says that part of the reason he sent a tweet to Eddie Van Halen last month wishing him a happy birthday was the recent deaths of David Bowie and Glenn Frey. Hagar explains to the Classic Rock Report (hear audio below): "It just makes you stop and think that, you know, with my ...

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IRON MAIDEN's New Boeing 747 Plane Arrives At Cardiff Airport; Video, Photos

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have posted photos of their new-and-improved branded private tour plane after it landed at the airport in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. The Boeing 747 jumbo is named Ed Force One after the band's mascot, Eddie, who has appeared on all of their album covers,...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G. Announces Short North American Headlining Tour

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will embark on a mini North American headlining tour from April 15 to April 24. Gus said: "I'm very excited to play my first U.S. and Canada shows ...

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MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE: 'LEMMY Told Me He'd Fire Me If I Tried Drugs'

The February issue of Sweden Rock Magazine is dedicated to iconic MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, who died in December at the age of 70. In addition to receiving a MOTÖRHEAD t-shirt, subscribers of the magazine can read stories about the legendary musician as told by his friends, crew and...

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CAULDRON Involved In Road Accident; Band Drops Off ENFORCER, WARBRINGER Tour

Toronto, Ontario, Canada metallers CAULDRON have been forced to cancel their participation in the eight remaining dates of their tour with ENFORCER, WARBRINGER and EXMORTUS after getting into a van crash on a highway in Texas Sunday night. Says CAULDRON in a Facebook post: "Sorry to report the unfor...

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LITA FORD Details Alleged Abusive Relationship With TONY IOMMI In Her Memoir

In her new memoir, "Lita Ford - Living Like A Runaway: A Memoir", the former lead guitarist of THE RUNAWAYS opens up about her wild life on the '80s music scene — including dalliances with Jon Bon Jovi, Eddie Van Halen and BLACK SABBATH guitar legend Tony Iommi. According to the New York ...

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Listen To First Samples Of New Music From MÖTLEY CRÜE's MICK MARS And JOHN CORABI

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has released snippets of two new songs, apparently called "Gimme Blood" and "Shake The Cage". The tracks, which were recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, also feature former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi, who was featured on the band's 1994 self-titl...

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ABORTED To Release 'Retrogore' Album In April

Belgium's gore-mongers ABORTED will release their ninth full-length album, "Retrogore", in April via Century Media. The CD's highly detailed artwork was masterfully crafted by Christopher Lovell. After delivering two seriously drenched and critically acclaimed albums in the form of "Global Flatline"...

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EDDIE VEDDER, CHRIS CORNELL, Others Contribute BEATLES Covers To NETFLIX Series

According to The Pulse Of Radio, PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder and SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell are among the artists who are contributing covers of classic BEATLES songs for a new Netflix animated series called "Beat Bugs". Other artists who are participating include Pink, THE SHINS, OF MONST...

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A LEAGUE Members Had 'Positive' Experience With PHILIP ANSELMO At Last Week's 'Days Of The Dead' Convention

The members of A LEAGUE say that they had a "positive" encounter with Philip Anselmo at last week's Days Of The Dead horror convention in Atlanta, Georgia — two weeks after the controversial incident where the ex-PANTERA frontman said "white power" and made the Nazi salute on stage. Anselmo was "ser...

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SAMMY HAGAR On Possible Return To VAN HALEN: 'We'll See What Happens When It Happens, If It Happens'

In a brand new interview with Daily Bulletin, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar was asked what he would do if the group called him to come back. He responded: "My favorite thing to say without biting my own tongue is 'no comment.' Every time I turned around, it was a no-win situation. ...

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FILTER: More 'Crazy Eyes' Album Details Revealed

FILTER will release its seventh studio album, "Crazy Eyes", on April 8 via Wind-Up Records. The follow-up to 2013's "The Sun Comes Out Tonight" was produced by FILTER founder, singer and guitarist Richard Patrick. "FILTER is the mind," exclaims Richard. "It's your interpretation or my interpretation...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: DAVID ELLEFSON Is 'Not My Right-Hand Guy'

During a recent appearance on "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast", MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked how important it was for him to have bassist David Ellefson as his "right-hand guy" while the band was being revamped once again following the departures of...

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VAN HALEN's DAVID LEE ROTH Releases New Episode Of 'The Roth Show'

David Lee Roth has posted a new episode of his online series "The Roth Show". The 25-minute video, which can be seen at his newly relaunched web site DavidLeeRoth.net (click on "Hit Me" to launch the clip),features the VAN HALEN frontman talking about the history of Los Angeles car culture, includi...

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VOIVOD's AWAY: MOTÖRHEAD 'Was Definitely The Band That Had The Most Impact' On Us

In a new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin discusses a number of topics, including the band's upcoming "Post Society" EP, the departure of bassist Jean-Yves "Blacky" Thériault and the key to the group's longevity. An excerpt from the chat follows below....