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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Releases 'Distance', First Piece Of Music From His Solo Band MAMMOTH WVH

Everybody has a name they are born with. Having one of the most recognizable names in entertainment, Wolfgang Van Halen has been preparing to release music from his solo band MAMMOTH WVH for some time. That plan was altered when his father and guitar icon Eddie Van Halen called him and told him his...

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RUDY SARZO Celebrates FRANKIE BANALI On 'Monsters Of Rock' Radio

Monsters Of Rock has partnered with Spotify to bring a new listening experience that brings together music and spoken-word content in an easy and elegant package, allowing full songs and talk commentary to live together wrapped up in one show. Building on the success of the Monsters Of Rock premiere...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Responds To Accusation That He Is 'Leeching Off' His Father's Name For Solo Single

Wolfgang Van Halen has fired back at an Internet troll who accused him of "leeching off" his father's name in the weeks following the legendary guitarist's death. Two days ago, BLABBERMOUTH.NET broke the news that Wolfgang will release his debut solo single, "Distance", on Monday, November 16. Taken...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Says He Buried His Head In A Bottle Of Whiskey After Being Sidelined With Hearing Issues

Angus Young and Brian Johnson of AC/DC recently joined Zane Lowe on Apple Music to discuss their 17th studio album, "Power Up", which was released today (Friday, November 13). They spoke about deciding to release the LP now, Johnson's return after suffering hearing loss, being grateful to GUNS N' RO...

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Ex-JOURNEY Singer STEVE PERRY Releases Stripped-Down Version Of 'Most Of All' From 'Traces (Alternative Versions & Sketches)'

In the fall of 2018, former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry made his long-awaited return with the release of "Traces", the legendary musician's first new album in 25 years. The LP's personal expression of love, inspiration and renewal resonated with both critics and fans around the world, thrilled to hav...

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DIRK VERBEUREN Pinches Himself 'All The Time' As The Drummer Of MEGADETH

Dirk Verbeuren, who has been a member of MEGADETH for the past four and a half years, has told Australia's Metal Mal in a new interview that he is more appreciative than ever of an opportunity to play with one of his favorite bands. "I'm very aware that you can't take anything for granted in life,"...

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VAN HALEN-Themed Car On Display At The Motorsports Hall Of Fame Of America

According to The Daytona Beach News-Journal, a Porsche car dressed in Eddie Van Halen's famed red-, white- and black-striped design is on display at the The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, located at the Daytona International Speedway Ticket and Tours Building. It's one of two new exhibits on l...

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SAMMY HAGAR Shoots Down VAN HALEN 'Reunion' Rumor

More than a month after Eddie Van Halen's tragic passing, Sammy Hagar has shot down Internet chatter that he will take part in a VAN HALEN reunion that would feature him, Michael Anthony on bass, Alex Van Halen on drums and Eddie's son, Wolfgang, on guitar. "There's no talk of reunion or a tribute w...

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AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Says EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death 'Leaves A Big Hole'

AC/DC's Angus Young has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying that the death of the legendary VAN HALEN axeman "leaves a big hole." Young discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician in a brand new interview with Radio.com. He said (see video below): "Eddie was, I would s...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I've Been Closer To TONY IOMMI In The Last 18 Months Than I Ever Have Been'

During a new one-hour special celebrating 40 years of Ozzy Osbourne's debut solo album, "Blizzard Of Ozz", Ozzy spoke to host Matt Pinfield about the third track off the LP, "Goodbye To Romance", which was written about Osbourne being fired from BLACK SABBATH. "That was the first song we [Ozzy, guit...

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GEEZER BUTLER Rules Out More BLACK SABBATH Shows, Says Band Is 'Done'

Geezer Butler has called time on BLACK SABBATH, declaring "it's over." Dismissing long-discussed fan chatter about a possible final SABBATH gig at Birmingham's Villa Park, the bassist is the second member of the Birmingham quartet to apparently confirm the end of the band. Butler made his comments w...

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PRETTY MAIDS Singer RONNIE ATKINS Finishing Up Solo Album Despite Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of Danish vocalist Ronnie Atkins to a solo deal. The acclaimed PRETTY MAIDS and NORDIC UNION frontman is currently wrapping up work on a new solo album, "One Shot", to be released in the spring of 2021. "To be honest, I initially had no intention to do a...

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SEBASTIAN BACH's Guitarist BRENT WOODS Diagnosed With Rare Type Of Leukemia

Brent Woods, who plays guitar in Sebastian Bach's solo band, has been diagnosed with a rare type of leukemia called hairy cell leukemia (HCL). Woods revealed his health battle in a Facebook post earlier today (Monday, November 9). He wrote: "This is NOT a sympathy post but more of an awareness post....

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Rockers React To Death Of Iconic 'Jeopardy!' Host ALEX TREBEK

Paul Stanley (KISS),Gene Simmons (KISS),Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa and Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek. He was 80 years old. "Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away...

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WHITESNAKE/WINGER Guitarist REB BEACH: 'It's Really Strange To Live In A World Without VAN HALEN'

WHITESNAKE and WINGER guitarist Reb Beach has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying that "it's really strange to live in a world without VAN HALEN." Beach discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician in a brand new interview with the "BREWtally Speaking Podcast". He said...