Matthew Wilkening
Van Halen, ‘China Town’ – Song Preview
We’re very pleased to bring you an exciting clip of perhaps the heaviest song to emerge so far from the new Van Halen album, ‘China Town.’ The full version of the track will arrive Feb. 7 along with the rest of ‘A Different Kind of Truth,’ the group’s first album with original lead singer David Lee Roth in 28 years.
Steven Tyler Braves the High Seas of Mediocrity on ‘American Idol’
Steven Tyler boarded an aircraft carrier for tonight’s (Jan. 22) episode of ‘American Idol,’ but not before complaining that he was about to “listen to 40 different people sing the same Adele song for six %$#$ hours.”
Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Issues Statement on Lymphoma Diagnosis
Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath has issued a thankful and optimistic statement regarding his recent lymphoma diagnosis via his official website. Earlier this week the guitar legend revealed the news through a band-issued press release, prompting an outpouring of support and concern from fans and peers alike.
Velvet Revolver Cover Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ at Reunion Show
Velvet Revolver covered Pink Floyd‘s ‘Wish You Were Here’ as part of a special four song, one-off reunion concert in West Hollywood, Calif. last night (Jan. 12).
Tony Iommi’s Lymphoma Diagnosis: Rockers and Fans React on Twitter
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The news that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of Lymphoma has sent his peers and fans flocking to Twitter to wish him well in his health battle. Slash and Sebastian Bach were, as usual, among the first to send their best regards to the master of the heavy metal guitar riff, with the former Skid Row singer doing so in particul
Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Diagnosed with Lymphoma
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, and is currently working with doctors to determine the best possible treatment routine.
Van Halen Debuts New Song ‘She’s the Woman’ At Intimate New York City Concert
Van Halen re-emerged from a long hiatus with a short, sweaty and generally fantastic concert at a small club in New York City tonight (Jan. 5). They also premiered a brand-new and extremely catchy song, ‘She’s the Woman,’ halfway through their set.
David Lee Roth Confirms New Van Halen Album Title + New York Dates
David Lee Roth of Van Halen granted a couple of big exclusive news scoops to some autograph seekers last night (Jan. 4) in New York City — specifically, the name of the band’s long-awaited new album and the dates when they’ll be performing in the Big Apple as part of their upcoming tour.
Preview Clip of Van Halen’s ‘Tattoo’ Debuts On-Line
A half-minute clip of the new Van Halen single ‘Tattoo‘ has premiered on Amazon UK‘s website.
Van Halen Announce 2012 Tour
Van Halen have announced that they will tour in 2012, with the first tickets going on sale Jan. 10, 2012. How’s that for a slightly-late-but-we’ll-take-it Christmas present?
Guns N’ Roses, Faces Voted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Guns N’ Roses, the Small Faces / Faces, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Donovan have all been voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are joined by The Beastie Boys and Laura Nyro. The ceremony will be held in Cleveland, Ohio on April 14th.
Why Van Halen Wasn’t at the Grammy Nominations Broadcast
If, like us, you sat patiently through a fast-paced barrage of pop and modern country music awaiting Van Halen‘s appearance at the Grammy nominations show last night, well, you pretty much wasted your time.