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URIAH HEEP Announces New Drummer

U.K. hard rock legends URIAH HEEP have announced the addition of drummer Russell Gilbrook to the group's ranks. He replaces Lee Kerslake, who left the band in January due to health reasons. Russell is regarded as one of the U.K.'s finest drummers and clinicians and has demonstrated specialist drum c...

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FLAW: Video Of New Song Posted Online

Several video clips from FLAW's reunion show on March 11 at Headliners in Louisville, KY have been posted online at YouTube.com: "Only the Strong" (video) "Do You Remember" (new song) (video) "My Letter" (video) FLAW recently added a new bassist, Van Avery. The band is currently working on material...

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VELVET REVOLVER: More Tour Dates Announced

VELVET REVOLVER has lined up the following tour dates during the coming months: South American tour: Apr. 10 - Pista Atlética Del Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile Apr. 12 - Claro Hall, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Apr. 15 - Quilmes Rock - Estadio River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina Apr. 16 - Estadio Obr...

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VAN HALEN, DEFTONES, KISS, RUSH Memorabilia Auction To Benefit Children Of Murder Victim

It might not seem immediately evident how a bandana worn by VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen and a guitar signed by DEFTONES guitarist Stephen Carpenter relate to a terrible tragedy, the murder of Pittsburgh resident Paula (Lockhart) Lanz, 39. But for Mark Petrocelli, national salesman for Houston-b...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says He 'Encourages' VAN HALEN Reunion With ROTH; Video Available

A video clip of Sammy Hagar commenting on the fact that he and Michael Anthony were not included on VAN HALEN's planned summer tour with David Lee Roth, filmed by the AP backstage at Monday's (March 12) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in New York City, has been posted online at

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Says Music Inspires Him To Stay Sober

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Last weekend we played in a city called Malmö in Sweden. It kicked ass. Big time. Facing 500 people in a packed club, blood pumping, a sense of spiritual clarity, everything is simple, clean and as the music ki...

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SPHERE OF SOULS Parts Ways With Lead Guitarist, Drummer

SPHERE OF SOULS, the Dutch progressive metal formation featuring ex-SUN CAGED vocalist André Vuurboom, has amicably parted ways with guitar virtuoso Anand Mahangoe and drummer Ruud van Diepen. The band is currently searching for replacements. Interested parties should contact rhythm guitarist Rob Ce...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Totally Encourage' VAN HALEN Reunion Tour With DAVID LEE ROTH

According to Billboard.com, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony said last night (Monday, March 12) backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in New York City that there were no hard feelings they were not included on VAN HALEN's planned summer tour with David Lee Roth, which is now in shambl...

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VAN HALEN Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME; Photos, Video Available

VAN HALEN was among the artists that were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday (March 12) at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel ballroom. Only VAN HALEN's second lead singer, Sammy Hagar, and ex-bass player Michael Anthony turned up for their induction, according to The Associated Pr...

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VAN HALEN At ROCK HALL: No EDDIE Or DAVID LEE, But SAMMY Will Rock!

Michael Norman of the Plain Dealer reports that Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth are definite NO-SHOWS at 2007 Rock Hall induction ceremony. The good news for VAN HALEN fans? Sammy Hagar is in the house and is expected to peform, along with the band VELVET REVOLVER, which will be inducting VAN ...

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GILBY CLARKE, TRACII GUNS, FRED COURY Featured On HOLLYWOOD ROSES Debut

Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES, ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA),Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION),Pat Travers, and Fred Coury (CINDERELLA) are among the musicians that appear on the debut album from the GUNS N' ROSES tribute band HOLLYWOOD ROSES, entitled "Dopesnake". Due on May 15 via Deadline Mus...

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ROCK HALL OF FAME Denies It Snubbed VAN HALEN's DAVID LEE ROTH

Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times reports that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame responded on Saturday (March 10) to David Lee Roth's public protests that he's been rudely snubbed. The clock is ticking toward Monday night's induction of VAN HALEN into the Hall and, as of Saturday, Roth was standin...

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GENERAL SURGERY, FACE DOWN Members Join Forces In NICE IDIOT

NICE IDIOT, the Stockholm, Sweden-based hardcore punk band featuring members of GENERAL SURGERY and FACE DOWN, has just finished its first seven original songs at Studio Garaget with just vocals and solos overdubbed. According to a press release, "the music is in the vein of early '80s hardcore punk...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform ROTH And HAGAR Tunes At ROCK HALL

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER has lined up two songs to perform for VAN HALEN at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Monday (March 12). The band will honor both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar by playing a song from their respective eras — for Roth, VELVET REVOLVER w...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN To Fans: 'At The Moment I Do Not Feel That I Can Give You My Best'

VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen has released the following statement: "I would like VAN HALEN fans to know how much I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Without you there is no VAN HALEN. "I have always and will always feel a responsibility to give you my best. At the moment I ...