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GUNS N' ROSES Becomes First Rock Band To Play Concert At Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium (Video)

Last night (Friday, August 27),GUNS N' ROSES played the first-ever rock concert at Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium, a 65,000-seat venue which is run by the Las Vegas Raiders. The show was part of the band's U.S. tour, which kicked off on July 31 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Support on the trek is coming...

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TESLA Releases Music Video For New Single 'Cold Blue Steel'

Veteran Northern California rockers TESLA have released the official music video for their brand new single, "Cold Blue Steel". The clip was directed by Brandon Gullion and produced by TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon. In a recent interview with Rob Rush Radio, Hannon described the track, which he co-wr...

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GENE SIMMONS Apologizes To DAVID LEE ROTH: 'I Am Ashamed That I Hurt His Feelings'

Gene Simmons has apologized to David Lee Roth for implying in a recent interview that the VAN HALEN frontman was past his prime. Roth performed as the opening act for the February/March 2020 North American leg of KISS's farewell tour, but is not making any appearances on the rescheduled KISS shows w...

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MARK TREMONTI On MAMMOTH WVH's Debut Album: 'It Put A Big Smile On My Face When I Heard It'

ALTER BRIDGE guitarist and TREMONTI frontman Mark Tremonti has praised the debut album from MAMMOTH WVH, the solo band of former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. Wolfgang played bass on TREMONTI's "Cauterize" and "Dust" albums and was part of TREMONTI's touring band in 2013. Speaking about the...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Blasts 'Rude' And 'Selfish' Fans Who Want Him To Replace His Father In VAN HALEN

Wolfgang Van Halen has once again shot down a rumor that a new version of VAN HALEN could be assembled featuring him on guitar in place of his late father. Last October, a rumor started to make the rounds via a Wolfgang Van Halen private group on Facebook that the VAN HALEN "camp" was discussing the...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Fires Back At GENE SIMMONS

David Lee Roth has fired back at Gene Simmons over the KISS bassist/vocalist's recent comment about the VAN HALEN frontman. Roth performed as the opening act for the February/March 2020 North American leg of KISS's farewell tour, but is not making any appearances on the rescheduled KISS shows which...

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JOHN 5 Says Unreleased DAVID LEE ROTH Song About VAN HALEN Is 'Really Something Special'

Last fall, David Lee Roth included five previously unreleased songs in The Roth Project, an online comic narrated by the legendary VAN HALEN singer, with music from John 5 on guitar and bass, Greg Bissonette on drums, Brett Tuggle on keyboards, and Luis Conte on percussion. The tracks "Giddy-Up!", "...

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RORY GALLAGHER Voted Ireland's Greatest Music Artist

Legendary blues rock guitarist Rory Gallagher was recently voted Ireland's Greatest Music Artist by the listeners of Dublin's national independent radio station Newstalk. Rory topped the list, beating U2, THIN LIZZY, Van Morrison and Christy Moore. Gallagher is still considered to have performed one...

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Watch FATES WARNING Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK Perform With Country Legend GEORGE STRAIT In Las Vegas

FATES WARNING and Sebastian Bach drummer Bobby Jarzombek performed with George Strait during the legendary country music artist's two-night stand at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend. Fan-filmed video footage of the concerts can be seen below. Jarzombek joined Strait's nine-member...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH WVH Postpones Hometown Show 'Out Of An Abundance Of Caution'

MAMMOTH WVH has postponed its previously announced concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The gig, which was originally scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday (August 18),will now happen on October 12. MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen shared the news of the postp...

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STONE SOUR Guitarist JOSH RAND: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Was More Of An Influence On Me As A Keyboard Player'

In a recent interview with Guitarguitar, STONE SOUR's Josh Rand was asked if legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen was an influence on his playing. He said: "Well, here's the thing: not on guitar. Eddie Van Halen was more of an influence on me as a keyboard player, okay? [Laughs] Don't get m...

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GENE SIMMONS Doesn't Know What Happened To DAVID LEE ROTH

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Gene Simmons confirmed that David Lee Roth is no longer the support act for KISS's rescheduled U.S. leg of the farewell tour. The legendary VAN HALEN frontman performed as the opening act for the February/March 2020 North American leg of "End Of The Road" but i...

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UNDEROATH Announces 2022 'Voyeurist' North American Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

UNDEROATH has announced a 2022 headline tour across the United States and Canada. The trek, produced by Live Nation, will follow the release of the band's highly anticipated seventh full-length, "Voyeurist", out on January 14 via Fearless Records. Support on the tour will come from fellow heavy musi...

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SABATON Announces 'The War To End All Wars' Album

Swedish metallers SABATON have announced their new album "The War To End All Wars". The band stated about the upcoming disc: "For almost two decades we have been singing about historical battles and wars from all over the world. "Two years have passed since the release of our latest album 'The Great...

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MAMMOTH WVH Cancels Tour Dates With GUNS N' ROSES After 'Member Of Touring Personnel' Tests Positive For COVID-19

MAMMOTH WVH has canceled two shows as the opening act for GUNS N' ROSES after a member of the Wolfgang Van Halen-fronted band's "touring personnel" tested positive for COVID-19. Wolfgang shared the news of the cancelation in a statement on his social media earlier tonight. He wrote: "MAMMOTH WVH wil...