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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform For And Induct VAN HALEN Into ROCK HALL
Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER has been tapped for VAN HALEN's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band will perform in VAN HALEN's place, and singer Scott Weiland and guitarist Slash will speak on VAN HALEN's behalf. For now, it doesn't look like David Lee Roth and Sa...March 1, 2007
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DAVID LEE ROTH Not Interested In Duet With SAMMY HAGAR
World Entertainment News Network reports: David Lee Roth has snubbed fellow VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar's suggestion the two singers should team up when the band is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. Hagar, who replaced Roth in the band, has suggested the collaboration would be a fitti...March 1, 2007
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SHADOWS FALL Frontman: 'We Just Wanted To Write A Full-On Metal Record'
"We just wanted to write a full-on metal record," says Brian Fair, lead singer of SHADOWS FALL. "We were like, 'I don't care what's going on, nowadays — let's write some fucking metal!' I mean, that's always been our attitude, but this time we went even further into our rock and thrash roots." "Thre...February 28, 2007
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MICHAEL ANTHONY Is 'Looking Forward' To VAN HALEN's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction
Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official blog: "Last Friday [Feb. 23] one of my dreams came true as I got to jam with three fantastic guitar players, Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons and Jimmy Vaughn! It was for an event here in L.A. at the Peterson Automotiv...February 28, 2007
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PRIMORDIAL, DARK AGE Confirmed For Germany's DONG OPEN AIR Festival
PRIMORDIAL and DARK AGE have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Dong Open Air festival, set to take place July 13-14 in Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ENSIFERUM SKYCLAD PRIMORDIAL AEVERON BLACK MESSIAH DARK AGE NOVEMBERS FALL VAN CANTO VERDICT Fo...February 27, 2007
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Posts Full Track From TERROR SYNDROME Project
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has issued the following update: "You asked for it, now you're all gonna' get a full dose of TERROR SYNDROME [Ryan's solo project]! "It's really cool seeing all the people that are interested in this band worldwide. It's flattering and exciting to hav...February 27, 2007
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SAMMY HAGAR Ad-Libs To Start Auto Race
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar went off-script as he started a NASCAR race on Saturday (February 24). Hagar was at the California Speedway in his hometown of Fontana, where he served as Grand Marshal for the Stater Brothers 300 race, which is part of the NASCAR Busch Series. All he had t...February 26, 2007
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SAMMY HAGAR Joined By MICHAEL ANTHONY For NASCAR Performance; Video Available
Sammy Hagar and the WABORITAS performed "I Can't Drive 55" during the pre-race ceremonies Sunday (February 25) at the NASCAR Auto Club 500. Former VAN HALEN bassist Micheal Anthony provided background vocals on the track. Watch video footage of the performance at this location. Even though Hagar won...February 26, 2007
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EDDIE And ALEX VAN HALEN Speak To ROLLING STONE; Audio Available
A few weeks ago, Rolling Stone magazine's Brian Hiatt spoke to Eddie and Alex Van Halen about — among other things — the band's thoughts on being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the logistics of going onstage with VH members new and old to play the March 12 award show. ...February 26, 2007
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Singer NEIL TURBIN Talks About ANTHRAX's Early Years
Marko Syrjälä and Jarno Huovila of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: How did you end up joining ANTHRAX back in the day? Neil Turbin: I put out an ad out in what was called Good Times magazi...February 26, 2007
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EPICA Recruits Session Drummer For Upcoming Dates
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA have recruited Koen Herfst as a session drummer for their upcoming shows. "Koen is the drummer of Dutch urban metal band BAGGA BOWNZ, but is also known for his helping hand by filling in for Andre with AFTER FOREVER when they were in need of a session d...February 26, 2007
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VINNIE MOORE Talks Influences, Upcoming Solo Album
InstruMentalCase.com recently conducted an interview with UFO guitar shredder Vinnie Moore. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: InstruMentalCase.com: Legend has it that you recorded all 60 minutes of your original "Hot Licks" instructional video in just one hour. Is there any shred of truth t...February 25, 2007
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VAN HALEN, LED ZEPPELIN Members File Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Colorado Business
Steve Lynn of Colorado's VailDaily.com reports: Several famous musicians are suing a local business owner for copyright infringement for allowing cover bands to play their songs without permission. Van Halen Music Company, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Patricia Bonham are all named a...February 23, 2007
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Report: VAN HALEN's Road Plans Have Taken A Rocky Turn
Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times reports: For VAN HALEN, the stars seemed aligned for a triumphant 2007. Next month, the group will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the plan was to follow that with a summer reunion tour that would feature David Lee Roth back ...February 22, 2007
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VAN HALEN ROCK HALL Performance In Jeopardy?
Launch Radio Networks reports: Could VAN HALEN's performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's March 12 induction ceremonies be in jeopardy? A source has told the Rocky Mountain News that the planned performance might not happen, presumably due to tensions over the postponement of the group's 2007...February 22, 2007
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