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DAVID LEE ROTH On VAN HALEN's Future: 'I Wouldn't Hold My Breath'
Prior to the kickoff of his ongoing Las Vegas residency, VAN HALEN vocalist David Lee Roth spoke with "PodKats!", the weekly hang with the biggest names in entertainment, hosted by man-about-town columnist John "Kats" Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The full conversation can be streame...January 21, 2020
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DAVID LEE ROTH: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Is Not Doing Well'
David Lee Roth has told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he decided resume his solo career with the launch of a Las Vegas residency in part because VAN HALEN's future remains under a cloud of uncertainty. "Ed's [Van Halen] not doing well, and singing and dancing is a perishable skill," the VAN HALE...January 9, 2020
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Watch MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Give His Testimony At Arizona's Shepherd Of The Desert Church
On December 30, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, a congregation member at Shepherd Of The Desert, a Lutheran Christian church in Scottsdale, Arizona, gave his testimony and challenge at the church's Mountain View campus as Pastor Alan Rosnau attended the funeral for his mother in California. Video f...January 4, 2020
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JOE ELLIOTT 'Wouldn't Say No' To Proper DEF LEPPARD Biopic
Joe Elliott says that DEF LEPPARD's 2001 biopic was a "low-budget experiment that wasn't really great." "Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story" was produced by VH1 and was described as "the true story of one of the most successful pop-metal bands of the '80s." Upon its release, it was slammed by Deseret...December 24, 2019
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DIMEBAG's Longtime Girlfriend Remembers Guitarist On 15th Anniversary Of His Death
Rita Haney, the longtime girlfriend of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, has paid tribute to the rocker on the 15th anniversary of his death. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on December 8, 20...December 9, 2019
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Demon Solar Totem
Anything or anyone that encourages people to listen to more interesting forms of heavy music has got to be a good thing. That seems to be the theory that motivates Mat McNerney — also known as Kvohst – whose presence on THE DEATHTRIP's second album makes perfect sense and will doubtless, and quite r...December 8, 2019
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SCORPIONS Plot July 2020 Las Vegas Residency, Tap METALLICA Producer For New Album
SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs has confirmed to New Zealand's "The Metal Bar" that the band is putting the finishing touches on the songwriting process for a new studio album. The upcoming disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release since 2017's "Born To Touch Your Feelings - Best...December 3, 2019
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Rockin' Little Guitars Available For Your Holiday Tree
The Van Halen Store is offering rockin' little guitars for your holiday tree. These limited-edition six-inch replicas of Eddie Van Halen's iconic guitars are handcrafted from solid wood. Guaranteed to brighten your holiday. Available individually or in sets. There have been a lot of rumors regarding...November 20, 2019
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Mourns Death Of Legendary British Photographer TERRY O'NEILL
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has reacted to the passing of Terry O'Neill, the British photographer known for his famous shots of celebrities in the 1960s and 1970s. Earlier today, Iommi took to his social media to write: "Sad to hear about Terry O'Neil, he was a really nice guy and it was an h...November 18, 2019
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Report: EDDIE VAN HALEN Released From Hospital After Painful Reaction to Cancer Drugs
According to TMZ, Eddie Van Halen is back home after spending several days in a hospital due to complications from his cancer treatment. Sources close to the legendary guitarist tell the site he was admitted to the hospital last week with intestinal issues and abdominal pain, both the result of a ba...November 18, 2019
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Photographed At Spinal Neurosurgeon's Office
Eddie Van Halen was recently photographed with Dr. Todd Lanman in Beverly Hills, California. Lanman, one of the world's chief spinal neurosurgeons, shared the picture on social media on October 25, writing in an accompanying caption: "Great seeing Eddie Van Halen in my office yesterday. #movementi...November 15, 2019
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SHARON OSBOURNE On OZZY's Injuries From Fall: 'It's Terrifying When You See Somebody You Love So Incapacitated'
Sharon Osbourne says that it's been a "terrifying" experience seeing her husband Ozzy "so incapacitated" after suffering an injury in a fall earlier this year. The singer fell at his Los Angeles home in the middle of the night, aggravating years-old injuries from his 2003 ATV accident that required...November 13, 2019
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'This Is Spinal Tap' Creators and UNIVERSAL MUSIC Settle Copyright Dispute
Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Rob Reiner, the creators of the iconic mockumentary film "This Is Spinal Tap", have resolved their dispute with Universal Music Group regarding the film's soundtrack recordings. Under the agreement, "Spinal Tap"'s recordings will continue to be di...November 5, 2019
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Indiana Pub Changes Name At IRON MAIDEN's Request
According to Courier & Press, a pub in Evansville, Indiana has changed its name at the request of British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN. Maidens Brewery & Pub is now known as Damsel Brew Pub. Pub owner John Mills said that he was not involved in litigation with IRON MAIDEN over the pub's o...November 2, 2019
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KIRK HAMMETT On METALLICA's Early Years: 'It's Really Amazing That The Four Of Us Found Each Other'
In this month's special "Musicians On Musicians" issue of Rolling Stone, the magazine pairs musicians together to discuss their careers, the music industry their mutual love for each other. Included in the November 2019 issue is a discusion between Annie Clark, a.k.a. St. Vincent, and METALLICA guit...October 31, 2019