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LITA FORD: 'RONNIE MONTROSE Changed The Face Of Rock Forever'

'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose: "The day I got the call to jam with Ronnie Montrose for NAMM 2011 [show in Anaheim, California] was a day a dream of mine came true. "I had loved MONTROSE a...

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SAMMY HAGAR Remembers RONNIE MONTROSE

Sammy Hagar spoke to RollingStone.com about his former MONTROSE bandmate Ronnie Montrose, who died on Saturday, March 3 at age 64, seemingly due to complications from prostate cancer. In 1973 Ronnie Montrose formed MONTROSE featuring Hagar on lead vocals and recorded two hard rock staples — 1973's "...

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SAMMY HAGAR Talks About Paperback Edition Of 'Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock' (Video)

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar's (CHICKENFOOT, VAN HALEN) autobiography, "Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock", will be released in paperback on March 13. It will include a new afterword about Hagar's experiences since the original book was released a year ago. A two-and-a-half-minute video clip in which...

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Former MONTROSE Singer Pays Tribute To RONNIE MONTROSE

Vocalist Robert "Bob" James, who replaced Sammy Hagar in MONTROSE and sang on the band's albums "Warner Bros. Presents" (1975) and "Jump On It" (1976),has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA): "I am sorry...

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VAN HALEN: Philadelphia Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of VAN HALEN's March 5 performance at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Unchained 02. Runnin' With The Devil 03. She's The Woman 04. The Full Bug 05. Tattoo 06. Everybody Wants Some!! 07. Somebody Get M...

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Blood for the Master

I'm sure I wasn't in the minority in wondering how in the hell GOATWHORE were going to top 2009 masterpiece "Carving out the Eyes of God", an album on which the band pulled off the complicated task of making their nefarious, Frost Hammering black/death hymns more succinct and memorable. And they did...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'It's A Shame To Lose RONNIE MONTROSE'

Former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT singer Sammy Hagar has commented on the passing of his former bandmate Ronnie Montrose (MONTROSE, GAMMA),who died yesterday (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Said Hagar in a statement posted on his offici...

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SAMMY HAGAR Graces Cover Of Cigar & Spirits Magazine

Cigar & Spirits Magazine, which is a bi-monthly publication licensed to Innovative Product Opportunities, Inc., is hitting newsstands nationwide for the first time over the weekend. CHICKENFOOT/ex-VAN HALEN frontman, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and founder of Cabo Wabo Tequila (part of Campari)...

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VAN HALEN Performs 'The Full Bug' Live For First Time Since 1983 (Video)

VAN HALEN performed the song "The Full Bug" (from the "Diver Down" album) live for the first time since 1983 last night (Thursday, March 1) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Unchained 02. R...

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JOE SATRIANI Interviewed On 'Rockline' (Audio)

Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani was interviewed on this past Wednesday's (February 29) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. You can now listen to the program at RocklineRadio.com. Joe Satriani recently announced the release of the live-concert film, "Satc...

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JOE SATRIANI Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast (Audio)

The latest installment of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with legendary CHICKENFOOT guitarist Joe Satriani. The podcast is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "Iron City Rocks" podcast (audio):

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SAMMY HAGAR: MUHAMMAD ALI 'Can Be Celebrated Every Single Day Of The Week For What He's Done'

Slash — the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter — joined Stevie Wonder, Sean Combs, Chris Cornell, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, Common, Snoop Dogg, former President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, actors Anthony Hopkins, James Gandolfini and more this on February 18 at the MGM Grand Garde...

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VAN HALEN: Quality Indianapolis Concert Footage Posted Online

Quality fan-filmed video footage of VAN HALEN's February 22 performance at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. You Really Got Me (THE KINKS cover) 02. Runnin' With the Devil 03. She's The Woman 04. Romeo Delight 05. Tattoo 06. Ev...

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GOATWHORE: More 'Blood For The Master' Studio Footage Posted Online

The second in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Blood For The Master", the new album from New Orleans, Louisiana's sons of American no-frills-black-metal-meets-death-'n'-roll GOATWHORE, can be seen below. The CD sold around 3,100 copies in the United Sta...

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CHICKENFOOT To Perform On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'

CHICKENFOOT will perform on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" on Thursday, March 1. "The Tonight Show" airs on NBC TV at 11:35 p.m. EST. Check local listings for details. CHICKENFOOT will embark on the "Different Devil Tour" in the spring. Support on the trek will come from BLACK STONE CHERRY. The d...