Matthew Wilkening
Meet Eddie Van Halen’s Dog, Kody
OK we now know the No. 1 challenge involved in keeping Van Halen‘s reunion together. Each and every day, David Lee Roth has to resist the urge to make fun of what is apparently Eddie Van Halen’s tiny pomeranian dog, Kody.
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Wrecking Ball’ Rockets to the Top of the Charts
Bruce Springsteen‘s brand new album ‘Wrecking Ball‘ has jumped right to the No. 1 spot on the Amazon and iTunes sales charts on its first day of release.
David Lee Roth Gets His Microphone Back as Van Halen Adds ‘The Full Bug’ to a Revamped Setlist
Van Halen made some noteworthy changes for the second of their two headlining shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden last night (March 1) including a new opening song, the unearthing of a long unheard deep album cut, and a new microphone for singer David Lee Roth.
King’s X Drummer Jerry Gaskill Suffers Heart Attack
King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a heart attack Saturday night (Feb. 25). Fortunately, the group reports that he is in stable condition following surgery at an unknown hospital.
Meat Loaf Sees (And Talks To) Dead People
Meat Loaf has revealed that he has seen — and talked to — ghosts several times in his life. “I’ve seen them, I’ve been around them,” he explains. “Some are just energy left behind, and some are intelligent.”
Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon Announce 2012 Tour
Styx, Ted Nugent and REO Speedwagon are teaming up for a 30-date triple-threat summer tour named “The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express,” which will kick off May 1 in Hidalgo, Texas and cross all over the country before winding up in Gilford, N.Y. on July 7.
Chickenfoot Announce 2012 U.S. Tour
Chickenfoot has announced a 20-date 2012 U.S. tour in support of their recent album ‘III.’ The trek, dubbed the “Different Devil Tour 2012,” will kick off May 4 in Lake Tahoe, Nev. and wind up June 10 in Los Angeles, Calif.
‘Archie Meets Kiss’ Issue Four – Sneak Peek
Kiss‘s battle against zombies in Riverdale are about to come to an end, with the fourth and final issue of ‘Archie Meets Kiss’ headed to comic book stores next Wednesday (Feb. 22). Don’t wanna wait that long? We’ve got an exclusive sneak peek for you!
Neal Schon and Michaele Salahi Go On ‘Today’ to Defend Themselves Against 50 Million Dollar Lawsuit
Journey guitarist Neal Schon and his new love Michaele Salahi appeared on the ‘Today’ show this morning (Feb. 15) to tell their side of the story that found Michaele abruptly leaving her husband and former ‘Housewives of D.C.’ co-star Tareq Salahi last September.
Slash Announces 2012 U.S. Tour
Slash has revealed the first dates for a 2012 U.S. tour in support of his upcoming sophomore solo album. The Guns N’ Roses guitar hero will be backed by singer Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.
Paul McCartney Leads Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh and Dave Grohl Through ‘Abbey Road’ Medley to Close out 2012 Grammy Awards
Paul McCartney put a big classic rock bow on the 2012 Grammy Awards by performing parts of the famous ‘Abbey Road’ medley with help from Joe Walsh, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl.
Beach Boys Reunite to Perform ‘Good Vibrations’ at the 2012 Grammy Awards
The Beach Boys, complete with their long-absent resident songwriting genius Brian Wilson, reunited on the stage of the 2012 Grammy Awards to perform their majestic single ‘Good Vibrations’ following tributes by some of today’s biggest indie and pop music stars.