EDDIE VAN HALEN’S EVH LAUNCHES 5150III 1X12 50-WATT COMBO AMPLIFIER

After nearly three years in development, EVH is pleased to announce the launch of the 5150III 1×12 50-watt combo amplifier. This is not your average 1×12 combo by any stretch. In line with Eddie Van Halen’s legacy, this 1×12 is a true game changer, making players swear they’re standing in front of a half-stack. The […]
THE FOO FIGHTERS AND ZAC BROWN PERFORM BLACK SABBATH’S “WAR PIGS” ON THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN

On October 14th, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters began a weeklong residency at the Late Show With David Letterman. Last night, they were joined by Zac Brown for a cover of Black Sabbath’s War Pigs. Watch the performance below. The band residency with Letterman is to promote their upcoming “love letter to the history […]
KISS’ GENE SIMMONS SLAMS REALITY SHOW JUDGES WHO CODDLE CONTESTANTS, PLANS TO LAUNCH HIS OWN SHOW CALLED “COLISEUM”

Seems like KISS frontman Gene Simmons is no fan of reality show competitions where judges coddle contestants rather than being honest. “You can’t sugarcoat s–t, pardon me. You can mentor anyone you like, but it’s a waste of time if they don’t have the goods intrinsically,” Simmons told The Hollywood Reporter at MIPCOM where he’s […]
RIVAL SONS PERFORM “OPEN MY EYES” ON THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
California rockers Rival Sons appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman on October 9th performing their song Open My Eyes from their album Great Western Valkyrie. Watch their performance below. Rival Sons released Great Western Valkyrie, their fourth album, on June 6th. Rival Sons on the web: Official Website Facebook Twitter YouTube
SINGER SCOTT WEILAND DISCUSSES SONG WRITING, INCLUDING SOME STP AND VELVET REVOLVER MATERIAL

Greg Prato of Songfacts spoke with former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland. Excerpts from the interview appear below. Songfacts: How would you say that you write your best songs? Scott Weiland: Well, this album is different, the current one that I’m working on with the band. In the past, writing alone, […]
EDDIE’S PODCAST WITH AEROSMITH’S JOE PERRY IS NOW AVAILABLE

Eddie’s podcast with Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is now available for download. The interview can be obtained at iTunes and PodcastOne. This interview was conducted at Joe Perry’s book signing in New York City on October 7th. To read details about Joe Perry’s biography, please click here and to see pictures from his Manhattan book […]