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LOU GRAMM Could Tell AXL ROSE Was 'Damaging His Vocal Cords Simply By The Way He Sang'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the GUNS N' ROSES-centric "Appetite for Distortion" podcast, original FOREIGNER frontman Lou Gramm was asked for his initial opinion of Axl Rose's voice when he first heard GUNS N' ROSES' music. Lou responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I though...
November 5, 2024
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JASON BONHAM Explains Absence From Last Few Shows Of SAMMY HAGAR's 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour

Jason Bonham has addressed his absence from the last few shows of Sammy Hagar's "The Best Of All Worlds" tour due to a family issue. The drummer was replaced at the last several dates of the trek by Kenny Aronoff, who had previously played with Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and guitarist Joe Satria...
November 3, 2024
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See ALEX VAN HALEN's Entire Culver City Event Discussing His Memoir 'Brothers'

On October 24),Alex Van Halen, in conversation with Ariel Levy, discussed his memoir, "Brothers", his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love, at Robert Frost Auditorium in Culver City, California. Video of the entire discussion — courtesy of Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz...
October 31, 2024
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ALEX VAN HALEN Gets Signature 8" Cowbell From LATIN PERCUSSION

Latin Percussion (LP) has introduced the new Alex Van Halen signature 8" cowbell. Alex, drummer and co-founder of the influential rock band VAN HALEN, has a unique playing style and exceptional timing. His new memoir, "Brothers", tells the story of one of rock's closest family partnerships and is pu...
October 30, 2024
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LOU GRAMM Reflects On FOREIGNER's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: It 'Was Just Unbelievable'

In a new interview with 13WHAM ABC Rochester's "ARC Rochester", Lou Gramm spoke about what it was like for FOREIGNER to finally get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on October 19. Lou, keyboardist Al Greenwood and bassist Rick Wills were present to accept the award, while Mick Jones and...
October 26, 2024
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Watch: ALEX VAN HALEN Talks About Growing Up With Brother EDDIE, Early VAN HALEN Days At Culver City Event

Last night (Thursday, October 24),Alex Van Halen, in conversation with Ariel Levy, discussed his memoir, "Brothers", his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love, at Robert Frost Auditorium in Culver City, California. Photos and video from the event can be found below. Alex is...
October 25, 2024
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ALEX VAN HALEN Kicks Off 'Brothers' Signing Tour In New York City: Video, Photos

VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen signed copies of his memoir, "Brothers", on Monday, October 21 at Barnes & Noble in New York City. Video and photos of the event can be found below. The audiobook version of "Brothers" contains a previously unreleased song composed by Alex and his brother, legend...
October 22, 2024
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Hear Full Version Of EDDIE VAN HALEN's Final Song Collaboration With His Brother ALEX, 'Unfinished'

The audiobook version of "Brothers", the book from legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen, contains a previously unreleased song composed by Alex and his brother, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Titled "Unfinished", it is the last piece of music they wrote together and can be hear...
October 21, 2024
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Watch: FOREIGNER Officially Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

FOREIGNER was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on Saturday night (October 19). Original singer Lou Gramm, keyboardist Al Greenwood and bassist Rick Wills were present to accept the award, while Mick Jones and Dennis Elliott sat out the ceremony. (Jones's daughter, Annabelle Dexter-Jones,...
October 20, 2024
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ALEX VAN HALEN Explains Why He Didn't Take Part In SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY's Tour: 'They're Not Doing The Band Justice'

Alex Van Halen has explained his refusal to participate in this past summer's "The Best Of All Worlds" that focused largely on the music of VAN HALEN. The trek featured former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, along with guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham. The 20...
October 18, 2024
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MICK JONES And DENNIS ELLIOTT Will Not Attend FOREIGNER's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

Original FOREIGNER drummer Dennis Elliott has revealed that he will not attend the band's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In a post on his Facebook page earlier today (Thursday, October 17),Dennis wrote: ""Dear FOREIGNER Fans & Friends, Don't look too hard, we will not be there....
October 17, 2024
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ALEX VAN HALEN: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Was Brave Up Until The Last Minute'

In a new interview with The New York Times, Alex Van Halen spoke about his decision to release his memoir, "Brothers", which is due on October 22 via HarperCollins. The book is described as an "intimate and open account — nothing like any rock and roll memoir you've ever read" — into the story of fa...
October 16, 2024
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OZZY OSBOURNE Confirms He Was Once Approached By VAN HALEN Brothers About Making Music Together

In his first interview since Eddie Van Halen's 2020 passing, Alex Van Halen revealed that Ozzy Osbourne and Chris Cornell were both under consideration to front VAN HALEN at different times when the band was in between singers. While speaking with Rolling Stone to promote his new memoir, "Brothers",...
October 15, 2024
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Watch: JOEY BELLADONNA Joins SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY For 'Rock Candy' Performance In Cabo San Lucas

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna joined Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony, guitar virtuoso Vic Johnson and acclaimed drummer Kenny Aronoff for a performance of the MONTROSE classic "Rock Candy" during "Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash" on Sunday, October 13 at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Me...
October 14, 2024
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SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU On Challenges Of Replacing Original Singer JOSEY SCOTT: 'I Just Wanted To Be Myself'

In a new interview with Youngstown Studio, SALIVA singer Bobby Amaru, who replaced the band's original frontman Josey Scott in 2012, was asked if he initially encountered similar challenges to the ones Blaze Bayley and Tim "Ripper" Owens had to overcome when they replaced IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickins...
October 13, 2024