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MICHAEL ANTHONY: EDDIE VAN HALEN Didn't Want Me To Be Part Of 2004 Tour

According to Danny Glessner of the San Antonio Express-News, many reports from VAN HALEN's 2004 reunion tour suggested guitar legend Eddie Van Halen was out of sorts due to a storm of recent troubles including cancer, divorce and reports of heavy drinking. Whatever the problems, the tour was not res...

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SAMMY HAGAR Signs With RHINO RECORDS

Rhino Records has set an August 1 release date for the new SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABOS album, entitled "Livin' It Up". In a recent interview with Billboard.com, Hagar said about the upcoming CD, "'Livin' it Up" is really a lifestyle record. It's not a metal record at all. I would say it's ...

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SAMMY HAGAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY: Autographed Bass To Be Auctioned For Cancer Patient

Helping Heroes is auctioning off a Yamaha BB3000MA bass guitar autographed by Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN) and Sammy Hagar and THE WABOS to help raise money for 18-year old cancer patient Brian Mammen. The auction is being hosted on eBay.com and runs until June 12. Michael recently hung out with Mamm...

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SAMMY HAGAR Says THE OTHER HALF Is Better Than VAN HALEN

Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar is doing double duty while on tour this summer. He's playing a full set with his band the WABORITAS, and he's also doing a full-on VAN HALEN performance with THE OTHER HALF, which includes VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and WABOS guitarist Vic Johnson an...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Performs 'Bluegrass' Version Of 'Jump' On 'Leno': Video Available

A video clip of former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth's appearance on last night's (Tuesday, June 6) edition of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" has been posted online at YouTube.com. Roth performed a bluegrass version of the VAN HALEN classic "Jump" from "Strummin' with the Devil: The Southern S...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Says Country Music Is A Natural Fit For Him

Launch Radio Networks reports: It should come as no surprise that David Lee Roth is featured on the new VAN HALEN bluegrass tribute album called "Strummin' With The Devil", which comes out today (Tuesday, June 6) — well, according to Roth, anyway. The original VAN HALEN frontman has been out of the...

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DAVID LEE ROTH To Guest On 'Jay Leno', 'Craig Ferguson'

Former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth will be performing live on tonight's (Tuesday, June 6) edition of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and on "The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson" on Thursday, June 8. Roth is expected to perform selections from "Strummin' with the Devil: The Southern Side of...

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Director Comments On New UNEARTH Video

Director Darren Doane (DEFTONES, EVERY TIME I DIE, AS I LAY DYING, A LIFE ONCE LOST, POISON THE WELL) has commented on UNEARTH's upcoming video for the track "Giles", which is being shot today (June 5) on a massive soundstage in Burbank, California. "Music videos are a tricky thing," said Doane. "To...

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FU MANCHU Sign With LIQUOR AND POKER MUSIC

FU MANCHU singer/guitarist Scott Hill has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We signed a new deal with Liquor And Poker Music today [June 5, 2006]. We go into the studio next week. We will be recording 13 new songs and three cover songs. Not sure how many songs will make...

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DAVID LEE ROTH: More Solo Tour Dates Announced

Former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth has lined up the following solo tour dates during the summer: Jun. 28 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues Jun. 29 - Scottsdale, AZ - Venue of Scottsdale (formerly Cajun House) Jun. 30 - Muskegon, MI - Heritage Landing Jul. 01 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest Jul. ...

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SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY Guest On KLOS-FM: Audio Available

VAN HALEN and THE OTHER HALF bandmates Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony were guests of the "Mark and Brian" show on 95.5 KLOS-FM in Los Angeles on Friday, June 2, 2006. Listen to a replay of the show at this location (Windows Media). Hagar recently told EastValleytribune.com that he's looking forward...

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Illusionist CRISS ANGEL Talks About Working With GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA

Illusionist/escapologist/stunt performer Criss Angel recently spoke to MTV.com about his upcoming album, "Criss Angel: Mindfreak", which he says will be the official soundtrack to his popular television series "Mindfreak". The 22-track LP was produced mostly by Andy Johns (LED ZEPPELIN, VAN HALEN) a...

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VINNIE PAUL: 'I Will Never Talk To PHILIP ANSELMO Again'

Johnson Cummins of the Montreal Mirror recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Montreal Mirror: The last time you and I spoke was right after PANTERA played in Montreal, the time Phil Anselmo made some white-supr...

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NAPALM DEATH: New Album To feature Guest Appearance By THE GATHERING Singer

NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "As you may have heard, we are back in Wales at Foel recording the next NAPALM album (this place is fast becoming our favourite place to record!). Really, this thing is sounding absolutely...

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VAN HALEN Bassist Jams With Cancer Patient

Shannon Gauthier of DailyBulletin.com has issued the following report: The pain and fear that follows the reality of cancer was forgotten for a day last week when 18-year-old Brian Mammen had a wish granted. Michael Anthony, of the band VAN HALEN, visited Mammen's San Dimas home bearing gifts, music...