VAN HALEN FRONTMAN DAVID LEE ROTH SAYS OF FORMER SINGER SAMMY HAGAR “THERE’S A CREDIBILITY ISSUE THERE,” VIDEO OF THEIR BILLBOARD AWARDS PERFORMANCE POSTED ONLIINE

David Lee Roth says he’ll never perform Sammy Hagar-era Van Halen songs, and says the reasons are obvious. First, Roth was never sure about Hagar’s commitment to the work. Second, he says, the public has made it clear which edition they favor. “Well, there’s a credibility issue there,” Roth said, back stage at the Billboard […]

EDDIE TRUNK SAYS GROWING UP MUSIC WAS THE ONLY THING HE CARED ABOUT

Jimmie Tramel of Tulsa World reports: Hey, all you Rocklahoma-bound people. Got something for you here: Let’s suppose Ace Frehley had gotten a KISS-off and you helped revive his career. Let’s suppose the band members in Twisted Sister gave each other the stink-eye for 14 years, but you talked them into reuniting for a post-9/11 […]

IRON MAIDEN FRONTMAN BRUCE DICKINSON GIVEN A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has been given the all-clear following his cancer treatment. He underwent seven weeks of medical attention a small cancerous tumor was discovered at back of Dickison’s tongue, which forced the band to put plans for their 16th album on hold. But following a recent MRI scan, specialists have now given […]