In a new interview with Metal Godz Radio, former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch was asked if ever got a chance to bond and hang out with Eddie Van Halen at all. He responded (hear audio below): "Absolutely. I mean, we kind of came up through the ranks together. We were both [in] SoCal bands and ...
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Swedish heavy metal titans SABATON have announced a new partnership with Nuclear Blast, re-signing with their longtime label home for a new single and much more to come. "Livgardet", the band's first new music since 2019's "The Great War" (which cracked the Top 10 in 11 countries, including No. 1 positions in Switzerland, Germany, and ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen has released "You're To Blame", the second single from his solo band, MAMMOTH WVH. The track, which can be streamed below, is taken from MAMMOTH WVH's self-titled debut album, due on June 11 via Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records. A pre-order for "Mammoth WVH" is available in various configurations, ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen's solo band, MAMMOTH WVH, will release its self-titled debut album on June 11 via Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records. A pre-order for "Mammoth WVH" is available in various configurations, including exclusive color vinyl as well as limited autographed copies, via the band's online store. Fans that pre-order the album ...
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Paul Stanley says that he doesn't know if there is any truth to the rumor that Eddie Van Halen almost joined KISS nearly four decades ago. Paul discussed Eddie's supposed interest in becoming a KISS member during a new appearance on "The Jeremy White Podcast". Asked if it's true that the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist ...
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Earlier this week, Wolfgang Van Halen joined CHOM 97 7's Terry DiMonte on the CHOM phone to talk about his current project, MAMMOTH WVH, his musical influences and his upcoming appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" You can now listen to the chat at this location. Asked if he is nervous about ...
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Grammy-winning band GRETA VAN FLEET has announced a new single, "Heat Above". It is the third track released from their forthcoming sophomore studio album, "The Battle At Garden's Gate", produced by Greg Kurstin (Paul McCartney, FOO FIGHTERS, Adele) and due out April 16 (Lava/Republic Records). "Heat Above" is an ethereal track that opens with a ...
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Orange Amplification has welcomed new ambassador Frank Sidoris, rhythm guitarist with SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS. Sidoris, who has been with Slash since 2012, has also played with Alice Cooper, the late great Lemmy Kilmister and RUSH's Alex Lifeson. More recently he has joined MAMMOTH WVH, the solo band of Wolfgang Van Halen, ...
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The film "Long Live Rock…Celebrate The Chaos" will premiere worldwide on March 12 as a Watch Now @ Home Cinema Release via global distributor Abramorama. "Long Live Rock…Celebrate The Chaos" is a deep dive into the culture of hard rock music. This genre, beloved by its millions of fans, is often misunderstood and maligned by ...
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GREAT WHITE singer Mitch Malloy has released a music video for a re-recorded version of the song "My Therapy" from his solo band, simply dubbed MALLOY. "My Therapy" originally appeared on Malloy's 2016 solo album "Making Noise". MALLOY consists of Mitch on lead vocals alongside four members of the band ALL OR NOTHING, Bret Carlisle ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen has revealed the track listing for the debut album from his solo band, MAMMOTH WVH. Tentatively due this spring via Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records, the effort will contain 14 tracks, including MAMMOTH WVH's recently released first single, "Distance". Wolfgang wrote the song while his late father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van ...
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EPICA singer Simone Simons spoke to France's Loud TV about how being a touring musician has shaped her worldview. "As you become older, you start to realize what is important in life," she said (hear audio below). "Everybody reaches that point in their life where they're trying to find the meaning ...
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Former PORCUPINE TREE frontman Steven Wilson has apologized to Wolfgang Van Halen for offending him with his recent comments about Eddie Van Halen. Last month, Wilson was asked in an interview with FaceCulture if the passing of the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist affected him at all. He responded: "Honestly, it didn't, because I was never ...
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A teaser for the song "You're To Blame" from Wolfgang Van Halen's solo band, MAMMOTH WVH, is available below. The track will be made available "soon," according to Wolfgang. As previously reported, MAMMOTH WVH will make its live debut on the Thursday, February 11 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". the group is expected to perform ...
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Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony joined Matt Pinfield for the latest installment of the new KLOS series "New & Approved", which highlights forthcoming and current projects from the biggest names in music. Anthony discussed SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE's latest offering, "Lockdown 2020", a collection of cover material that was a collaborative effort from ...
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SEVENDUST co-founder, guitarist and vocalist Clint Lowery has released the music video for his solo song "Silver Lining". The track is taken from his debut solo album, "God Bless The Renegades", which came out in January 2020 via Rise Records. Lowery recorded the album with producer and co-writer Michael "Elvis" Baskette (SLASH, ALTER BRIDGE) at ...
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Former PORCUPINE TREE frontman Steven Wilson was asked in a new interview with FaceCulture if the recent passing of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen affected him at all. He responded (see video below): "Honestly, it didn't, because I was never a fan. I know he's an extraordinary musician, and it's always sad when ...
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With COVID-19 plaguing the world during 2020, the international heavy metal community came screeching to a near standstill. The silence became deafening. And then one day, like a bolt of lightning, an idea came to Metalreels: What if you brought together a bunch of the heaviest hitters in the world and had them all contribute ...
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BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, calling the legendary VAN HALEN axeman "a fabulously caring human being." Speaking to Guitar World magazine, Iommi said in part: "I've got two really great friends in the music business — Brian May [QUEEN] is one and Eddie Van Halen ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen's solo band, MAMMOTH WVH, will make its live debut on the Thursday, February 11 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a ...
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According to Pasadena Now, Eddie Van Halen's former longtime guitar technician Rudy Leiren is chairing a team that will bring a memorial statue honoring the late, great VAN HALEN guitar virtuoso to Pasadena, California. Last October, a City Council meeting was held in Pasadena where a memorial honoring Eddie was discussed. ...
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In a new interview with Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast, EPICA guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen related a few humorous stories about his brushes with one of his favorite bands from his youth, MEGADETH. "Dave Mustaine, being the leader [of MEGADETH], [is] maybe sometimes also quite a difficult guy to deal with; he seems a bit grumpy ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen has defended renowned muralist Robert Vargas against criticism from VAN HALEN fans over the mural of his father, legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. On Tuesday (January 26), Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, unveiled an Eddie Van Halen mural on the outside wall of its flagship Hollywood, California store located ...
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GRETA VAN FLEET's "My Way, Soon" has topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. It is the Michigan rockers' fifth No. 1, following "Highway Tune" (September 2017), "Safari Song" (February 2018), "When The Curtain Falls" (November 2018) and "You're The One" (March 2019). "My Way, Soon" is taken from GRETA VAN FLEET's ...
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Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, has unveiled a new mural of Eddie Van Halen on the outside wall of its flagship Hollywood, California store located on the famous Sunset Strip. With January 26, 2021, marking the late guitar legend's 66th birthday, renowned muralist Robert Vargas teamed with Guitar Center to pay tribute ...
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Kramer, the original made-to-rock-hard guitar brand, has been setting trends with a legacy of premium, performance-focused instruments since it was first launched in 1976. Made for rule-breakers that play fast and loud, Kramer has been embraced by legendary rockers and shredders like Eddie Van Halen, Vivian Campbell, Richie Sambora, Elliot Easton and Mick Mars and ...
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Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will release their new album, "Omega", on February 26 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2016's "The Holographic Principle" was once again produced by Joost Van Den Broek (POWERWOLF, AYREON) in part at Sandlane Recording Facilities in Rijen, Netherlands. EPICA has released the official visualizer video for the third single from ...
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HEART's Nancy Wilson talked to Australian Musician about her upcoming debut solo album, "You And Me", which is tentatively due in April via Carry On Music. "It kind of came to me that now that I was able to stay home and kind of encouraged my own inner child to get really creative — it's ...
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Los Angeles, California's WEEZER will release its fourteenth studio album, titled "OK Human", on Friday, January 29 via Crush Music/Atlantic. The LP's first single, "All My Favorite Songs", can be heard below. For anyone keeping score at home: 2020 was going to be the year of "Van Weezer" — the big riffs rock album WEEZER ...
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Kramer, the original made-to-rock-hard guitar brand, has been setting trends with a legacy of premium, performance-focused instruments since it was first launched in 1976. Made for rule-breakers that play fast and loud, Kramer has been embraced by legendary rockers and shredders like Eddie Van Halen, Vivian Campbell, Richie Sambora, Elliot Easton and Mick Mars and ...
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