BASSIST MICHAEL ANTHONY SAYS HE HAS NOT SPOKEN TO ANYONE IN VAN HALEN IN 14 YEARS
iheartradio reports: On the heels of David Lee Roth‘s recent comments about playing Yankee Stadium in 2019, our very own Eddie Trunk speculated that Alex and Eddie Van Halen were interested in again working with their former bassist, Michael Anthony. When iHeartradio asked bassist Michael Anthony if there was any truth to the rumors that he will be rejoining Van Halen. […]
OZZY SAYS HE SHOULD CALLED HIS CURRENT TOUR THE “OZZY OSBOURNE SLOWING DOWN TOUR”
Kelli Skey Fadroski of the Pasadena Star-News reports: It should really come as no surprise that the Prince of Darkness isn’t all that into Christmas. Ozzy Osbourne, who fronted the legendary metal band Black Sabbath, said he’s not keen on all the surrounding hoopla. Bright, twinkling lights, holly jolly music, Rudolph and Santa Claus really […]
BLACK SABBATH TO RECEIVE A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT GRAMMY AWARD
The Recording Academy has revealed the names of the artists who will be given a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 2019. And among the names revealed today are Black Sabbath, who will be honoured at a ceremony in Los Angeles on May 11th. The annual award is given to artists who have “made outstanding contributions […]
THE END MACHINE, FEATURING G.LYNCH, J.PILSON, M. BROWN AND R. MASON, ANNOUNCE THREE WEST COAST TOUR DATES
The End Machine, featuring singer Robert Mason, guitarist George Lynch, bassist Jeff Pilson and drummer Mick Brown, have announced three tour dates. They are as follows: April 4 – Whisky A Go Go – Los Angeles, CA April 5 – Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV April 6 – Encore – Tucson, AZ Tickets go […]
“HALL OF HEAVY METAL HISTORY” TO HELP OZZY DRUMMER’S DYING WISH
In an update to a story making news headlines, the non-profit organization Hall of Heavy Metal History today announced it is helping former Ozzy Osbourne drummer Lee Kerslake who has only months to live, complete his documentary with longtime friends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, and Iron Maiden drummer Nicko Mcbrain among others. […]
RUSH’S GEDDY LEE SAYS THAT DRUMMER NEIL PEART HAS COMPLETELY RETIRED FROM THE MUSIC BUSINESS
Andy Greene of Rolling Stone reports: In a new interview with SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk, Rush’s Geddy Lee revealed that not only is drummer Neil Peart done playing with Rush, but he’s done playing period. “Neil is retired,” he said. “He hasn’t just retired from Rush; he’s retired from drumming. He’s not drumming anymore, and he’s […]