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Singer PATTY SMYTH Says She Was First Choice To Replace DAVID LEE ROTH In VAN HALEN

When VAN HALEN parted with frontman David Lee Roth in 1985, his eventual replacement, Sammy Hagar, was not the band's first choice to fill Roth's shoes. According to The Pulse Of Radio, guitarist Eddie Van Halen asked Patty Smyth of the group SCANDAL to join the band first, which Smyth has now recou...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY On VAN HALEN: 'We Weren't Just A Bunch Of Sloppy Musicians On Stage Drinking'

Jeffrey Easton of Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT bassist Michael Anthony. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Exiles: To tap into VAN HALEN for a moment, you guys were always known for the excesses like the drinking, drug...

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JOE SATRIANI: 'The Complete Studio Recordings' 15-CD Box Set Due In April

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release "Joe Satriani: The Complete Studio Recordings", a 15-CD library box housing the rock guitar virtuoso's most comprehensive anthology ever, on Tuesday, April 22. "Joe Satriani: The Complete Studio Recordings" will also b...

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KIRK's 'Masquerade' Due In March

Swiss melodic metallers KIRK will release their sophomore studio album, "Masquerade", on March 7 via Mausoleum Records. The CD was produced by Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, UNISONIC, EDEN'S CURSE). "Masquerade" track listing: 01. Devil's Claw 02. Supersonic Speed 03. Masquerade 04. Eternity 05. Fight...

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JOURNEY, QUEEN, AC/DC Classics Among Best Songs For Driving

A new Insurance.com survey identifies the best and worst songs for the road, plus some guilty pleasures. JOURNEY's "Don't Stop Believin'" has been voted the best song for driving, while "Who Let the Dogs Out?" by THE BAHA MEN was picked as the worst , according to an Insurance.com survey. Insurance....

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ALICE COOPER Talks About His New Year's Eve Show In New 'Me, Alice' Audio Blog

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper in 2012 launched a new audio blog, "Me, Alice", at the web site of his radio show, "Nights With Alice Cooper". Check out the 16th installment using the SoundCloud player below. Drummer Glen Sobel (IMPELLITTERI, ORIANTHI, SIXX: A.M., PAUL GILBERT) has posted footage of t...

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Video: ALICE COOPER Performs 'Rock Candy' With SAMMY HAGAR And RICHIE SAMBORA

Drummer Glen Sobel (IMPELLITTERI, ORIANTHI, SIXX: A.M., PAUL GILBERT) has posted footage of the MONTROSE classic "Rock Candy" from the annual Alice Cooper benefit for the Maui Food Bank which took place on New Year's Eve in Maui, Hawaii. Alice Cooper and band were joined on stage by actors and rock...

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JOURNEY's NEAL SCHON Marries MICHAELE SALAHI; Photos Available

JOURNEY's co-founding guitarist Neal Schon married his fiancée, former "Real Housewives of D.C." star Michaele Salahi, on December 15 on pay-per-view. The wedding-TV special, dubbed the "Winter Wonderland Wedding And Music Event", was held at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts. The event was attend...

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DEF LEPPARD Bringing 'Day Of Hysteria' To AXS TV

Although the year is winding down, the music keeps rockin' at AXS TV especially on Sunday, December 29 when DEF LEPPARD takes over the network providing exclusive commentary throughout the day's 12 hours of concerts, including the broadcast premiere of the "Def Leppard: Viva! Hysteria" concert at 8...

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Video: SAMMY HAGAR Prepares 'PMS Cocktail' On 'Rachael Ray Show'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar was a guest on today's (Wednesday, November 20) episode of the "Rachael Ray Show". A clip of Hagar preparing his PMS Cocktail on the program can be seen at this location. Check out a preview clip at this location. Show times vary depending on your state, city ...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Guest On 'Rachael Ray Show'; Preview Clip Available

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar will guest on tomorrow's (Wednesday, November 20) episode of the "Rachael Ray Show". Check out a preview clip at this location. Show times vary depending on your state, city and television channel, so click here to find out exactly when and where it will air near you. Sa...

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VINCE NEIL: MÖTLEY CRÜE's Decision To Embark On Farewell Tour Has Nothing To Do With MICK MARS' Health

Sally Steele, publisher of Vegas Rocks! Magazine, conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil at the November 5 VIP party for Vince Neil's Tatuado Eat-Drink-Party!, described as "the ultimate definition of Neil's Tatuado brand and outrageous lifestyle," in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can no...

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Video: METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Performs With Kids At 'Rockin' The Bay Benefit' Event

Little Kids Rock, the nation's leading nonprofit provider of music instruction and instruments to public schools, honored METALLICA frontman James Hetfield at the charity's annual "Rockin' The Bay Benefit" on Saturday, November 9 at Facebook's Menlo Park, California headquarters. Hetfield was recogn...

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SAMMY HAGAR On Split With VAN HALEN: 'I Was Stabbed In The Back And Left For Dead'

GRAMMY.com recently conducted an interview with legendary rocker Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT, MONTROSE). You can now watch the chat in eleven parts below. Asked if he misses his friendship with the Van Halen brothers, Hagar replied: "Oh, every part of me — from my hair to my toes — miss my f...

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SAMMY HAGAR Speaks To West Palm Beach's 98.7 THE GATER (Audio)

Andy Preston of 98.7 The Gater in West Palm Beach, Florida conducted an interview with legendary rocker Sammy Hagar late last week. You can now listen to the chat below. Sammy Hagar's first-ever rock collaborations album, "Sammy Hagar And Friends", sold around 15,000 copies in the United States in i...