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EDDIE VAN HALEN: The Ball Is In DAVE LEE ROTH's Court
Eddie Van Halen spoke to Guitar World magazine about the current status of VAN HALEN following the departures of vocalist Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony. Rumors continue to swirl that original singer David Lee Roth, who was replaced by Hagar in the mid-1980s, will return to the fold, despit...December 11, 2006
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INTRONAUT: Van Breakdown Forces Show Cancellations
California-based progressive metal/rock band INTRONAUT — featuring drummer Danny Walker (formerly of California grinders UPHILL BATTLE),Sacha Dunable (ex-guitarist for L.A. doomsters ANUBIS RISING) and Leon del Muerte (former IMPALED guitarist/EXHUMED bassist) on guitars and vocals, and bassist Joe...December 11, 2006
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'Classic Guitar Legends' Photographs By ROSS HALFIN
Cult Art has announced plans to release a collection of legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin's classic rock photographs on canvas. The collection, which includes such legends as Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Angus Young, Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Clark and Michael Schenker, is available as a box...December 8, 2006
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CANDIRIA: New Album 'On Hold'
CANDIRIA guitarist John Lamacchia has issued the following update: "If you are not already aware, Ken Schalk has left the band. It's heart-breaking, I know, but he needed to explore new things. So Ken, we wish you all the best. "The new album, 'Kiss the Lie', is now on hold because of the lack of .....December 7, 2006
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STREAM OF PASSION Announces European Tour Dates
STREAM OF PASSION, the new band featuring AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen, has issued the following update: "STREAM OF PASSION had such a blast playing for the fans during the last two tours and the Mexico gig that they immediately started looking for a way to get together again, and play live once...December 7, 2006
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FU MANCHU Frontman Comments On VAN HALEN, CARS Covers
FU MANCHU — recently described by the Los Angeles Times as "Southern California sludge-merchants (who) deliver riff-heavy rock straight out of the '70s" — have frequently covered other artists’ music over the course of their career. In addition to their well-known take on BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's "Godzill...December 6, 2006
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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist To Take Part In Glendora's VILLAGE ART WALK
Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony's web site has been updated with the following message: "The city of Glendora is holdilng their annual Village Art Walk to promote an interest in and appreciation of the arts. Michael is taking part in the festivities and will have a collection of his basses...December 5, 2006
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Issues Update On TERROR SYNDROME Solo Project
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, here it is, the last update for 2006! Got a studio update for you all on my solo/side project TERROR SYNDROME and some related RVP session news. "First of all, the TERROR SYNDROME album...December 4, 2006
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SAMMY HAGAR To Be Honored For Promoting Tourism In Los Cabos, Mexico
According to MensNewsDaily.com, former VAN HALEN lead singer Sammy Hagar will be honored tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 5) for promoting tourism in Los Cabos, Mexico. Mayor Luis Armando Diaz will attend the event, which will showcase more than 20 local restaurants and several jazz, salsa and rock bands. A...December 4, 2006
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Ex-MARDUK Vocalist LEGION Issues Update On ELIZIUM Project
Former MARDUK vocalist Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted) has issued the following update on his ELIZIUM project (formerly REBELANGELS): "We have written a shitload of new material that we are currently rehearsing and honing. Once we put down our flag with a first album we wanna make it stick! It's been s...December 4, 2006
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Want To Shred Like YNGWIE? Study The Science Of Speedy Picking
Chris Harris of MTV.com reports: A few years ago, when Troy Grady's relationship with his longtime girlfriend ended, he decided to start his own band — thinking, of course, that it would be an excellent way to pick up girls. But it had been years since he had even touched a guitar, having ...December 4, 2006
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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'I Don't Know Exactly What The Next Year Will Bring'
Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official web site: Well, the holidays are already here and it seems like this year just flew by! "First of all, I would like to say, 'Thank You' to everyone who came out and suported us on tour this past summer. You ...December 4, 2006
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SINISTER: DVD Preview Available
A preview clip of the upcoming the first-ever live DVD from Dutch death metallers SINISTER, entitled "Prophecies Denied", has been posted online at YouTube.com. Due in Europe on December 11 (January 16, 2007 in North America via MVD Visual),the disc was shot with seven cameras on August 24 at the S...December 4, 2006
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SANCTITY: Van Theft Forces Milwaukee Concert Cancellation
Asheville, North Carolina-based classic metal quartet SANCTITY was forced to miss last night's (Dec. 2) concert at The Eagles club in Milwaukee with CHILDREN OF BODOM, AMON AMARTH and GOJIRA after the group's van was stolen, a representative for the group's record label, Roadrunner Records, has conf...December 3, 2006
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'Sealed With A Kiss' By LYDIA CRISS Unmasks A Supergroup
The recent release of "Sealed with a Kiss" — the elegantly-bound coffee-table book by Lydia Criss, wife (1970-1979) of longtime KISS drummer Peter Criss, goes behind the make-up, blood and hype for an uncompromising look at the band's glory years and its storybook rise to unprecedented rock'n'roll f...December 2, 2006
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