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EDDIE VAN HALEN Was In Worse Shape Than Anyone Knew
According to Launch Radio Networks, VAN HALEN drummer told the Dutch newspaper Telegraaf that things were much more serious than anyone let on when Eddie Van Halen was being treated for cancer back in 2001. "We were used to planning things ahead with the band...but now, we had to live by the hour. A...August 10, 2004
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'Get Thrashed' Thrash Metal Documentary: Trailer Posted Online
A four-minute video trailer for "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media, 8 MB) (right-click and "Save Target As" and download the file to your hard drive)...August 10, 2004
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BLACK CROWES Reunion In The Works?
Chris and Rich Robinson are rumored to be in discussions about reforming the BLACK CROWES, according to Billboard. It is presently unclear which, if any, other former members may take part in the reunion if the brothers Robinson decide to bring the group back to life. Chris and Rich, who performed t...August 8, 2004
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KISS Collector Pays $5,000 For 1977 Tour Jacket
The 2004 Classic Rock Auction featuring items from legendary producer Eddie Kramer was officially closed on August 1. "We were overwhelmed with the huge response we received right from the opening minutes," explained Backstage Auctions co-owner Kelli Van Gool. "Out of more than 2200 items condensed...August 6, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH Is Doing It For The Kids
VELVET REVOLVER's Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS member Dean DeLeo are among the noted guitarists who will appear on the upcoming children's album "Sing a Song With Six Strings", due out October 5 from Sony Wonder, the family division of Sony Music Entertainment. Executive produ...August 4, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform 'Operation: Mindcrime' In Its Entirety, Band Plan Sequel
Art rock pioneers QUEENSRŸCHE will perform the classic album "Operation: Mindcrime" in its entirety on the upcoming fall 2004/winter 2005 tour, which is being presented by VH1 Classic. A "greatest hits" set will open each show, and at the end of the night there will be a preview of the upcoming Sanc...August 2, 2004
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EDDIE VAN HALEN: Life Father, Like Son
Rolling Stone magazine reports: "It's the greatest feeling in the world to have your son follow in your footsteps," said Eddie Van Halen, whose son Wolfgang has been jamming on the instrumental "316" at recent VAN HALEN shows. "I'm the luckiest man on the planet. More important, I never pushed him....July 31, 2004
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COLD Sign With ATLANTIC RECORDS
COLD have signed a new deal with Atlantic Records following their split with the Geffen label back in March. At the time, the group's frontman Scooter Ward blamed the split on "a disagreement on how to promote our band. They wouldn't do what we wanted, so we asked if they would let us go," he ...July 23, 2004
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BIOHAZARD Schedule Long Island Show
BIOHAZARD will play their first Long Island show since late 2003 on August 26 at The Crazy Donkey (Club Loaded) in Farmingdale, NY. The event will be hosted by adult film superstar Tera Patrick (BIOHAZARD frontman Evan Seinfeld's wife) and Q104.3's Eddie Trunk. Opening for BIOHAZARD will be SINARIA,...July 23, 2004
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Review: VAN HALEN's Not About Right Now, It's About Nostalgia
Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune reviewed VAN HALEN's first of two shows at the United Center in Chicago on Monday (July 19). Kot writes, "The music didn't swing, it slogged, and the band never quite sounded in sync, the four individual gears never meshing. Part of the problem is that Eddie Van Halen...July 22, 2004
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Auctioning Off Personalized Guitars
Guitar legend Edward Van Halen is introducing a very limited edition line of the EVH Art Series Guitars, each one of which will have unique artwork personally created by Eddie. Each of these EVH Art Series Guitars will be hand-striped and autographed by Eddie, and verified by a Certificate of Authen...July 21, 2004
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Report: EDDIE VAN HALEN Pulls Plug On SOUL SIRKUS Support Slot
Andrew McNeice of MelodicRock.com reports: "Eddie Van Halen has pulled the pin on Neal Schon and Jeff Scott Soto's band playing in support of VAN HALEN on their two upcoming Californian dates. News of this filtered through to me this afternoon. "SOUL SIRKUS were to open for VAN HALEN in Oakland and...July 18, 2004
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VAN HALEN: Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY Nowhere To Be Heard On New Tracks
According to MelodicRock.com, bassist Michael Anthony isn't credited on the three new songs ("It's About Time", "Up For Breakfast", "Learning To See") included on the new VAN HALEN compilation, "Best of Both Worlds", due on July 20. Appearing on the new tracks are Alex Van Halen on drums, Sammy Haga...July 17, 2004
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VH1's 'Most Metal Moment' Of All Time: Behind-The-Scenes Footage Available Online
ReddKross.com is currently hosting the "forgotten heavy metal DIO master work" HEAR N AID — picked by VH1 as the "most metal moment" of all time during its recent "100 Most Metal Moments" special. Veteran vocalist Ronnie James Dio formed the HEAR 'N AID project in 1985 to raise money for famine reli...July 15, 2004
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VAN HALEN'S 'Eruption' For Violin: Video Posted Online
A streaming video of Eddie Van Halen's classic "Eruption" solo, as interpreted and performed by Atlanta rock violinist Bobby Yang, has been posted online at Yang's web site. Bobby's version, which is said to be "all acoustic, [with] no pedals, no amp, no wires" — can be viewed at the following locat...July 14, 2004
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