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Steven Tyler Reportedly Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend
Was that an engagement ring on the finger of Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler‘s longtime girlfriend, Erin Brady, when the couple was photographed on Christmas day? According to celebrity news site TMZ, it was indeed!
Van Halen Hint at Early February New Album Release
In addition to announcing plans to hit the road in 2012, Van Halen have also seemed to hint at details of their much-anticipated reunion album. The disc could very well hit stores Feb. 7, if the graphic to the left is any indication of what the band has in store for fans.
Journey’s Neal Schon Threatens Legal Action Over Nude Picture Leak
The celebrity gossip website TheDirty.com has removed a naked picture of Neal Schon after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the Journey guitarist’s attorney. The self-shot picture depicts Schon standing in front of a bathroom mirror with his shirt pulled up and naked from the chest down.
Metallica Unleash ‘Beyond Magnetic’ Outtakes EP
Metallica have released an EP titled ‘Beyond Magnetic’ that features roughly-mixed versions of four tracks that were recorded for 2008′s ‘Death Magnetic’ but ultimately didn’t end up on the final album. Metallica debuted the songs live last week during four special 30th anniversary concerts at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore Theater.
Slash, Aerosmith and Others Mark Metallica’s 30th Anniversary With Video Tributes
A slew of big time rock ‘n’ rollers and other high-profile fans have sent in video testimonials to mark Metallica‘s 30th anniversary, which the band celebrated last week with a four-night stand of concerts at the Fillmore Theater in their hometown of San Francisco. Aerosmith, Slash, Jimmy Page, Sammy Hagar, Queen‘s Brian May and Rush are among the artists and bands sending their best wishes in vid
Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Mustaine Join Metallica At Final Anniversary Gig
Metallica were joined by onstage by Black Sabbath‘s Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler Saturday night at the Fillmore Theater in San Francisco during the final of four special gigs there to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary. Former Metallica member/current Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine was also a special guest during the show, along with other former members Jason Newstead, Lloyd Grant, Ron McG
John Fogerty Joins Country Star Miranda Lambert Onstage for Rowdy ‘Bad Moon Rising’ [VIDEO]
John Fogerty joined country star Miranda Lambert and her girl-group side project, the Pistol Annies onstage at the House of Blues in Los Angeles last night (Dec. 8th) for a rousing run-through of the Creedence Clearwater Revival classic ‘Bad Moon Rising.’
Gene Simmons Super Bummed By Madonna’s Super Bowl Gig
The recent announcement that Madonna will be performing during the Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show in February certainly doesn’t sit well with Gene Simmons. The Kiss singer has bashed Madge’s involvement, insisting that the show would be better of with a “real band.”
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Kashmir’ Covered in ‘John Carter’ Trailer
An orchestral version of the 1975 Led Zeppelin classic ‘Kashmir’ recorded by the the all-girl Australian/British string quartet Bond is featured in a new trailer for ‘John Carter,’ a science fiction film based on author Edgar Rice Burroughs’ 11-volume ‘Barsoom’ series that’s due to hit theaters next year.
George Harrison Tell-All Being Written by His Sister
The older sister of George Harrison wants to set the story straight. Because “so much garbage has been written about George and the Beatles,” Louise tells the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, she has decided to write a tell-all memoir about her famous brother and his iconic band. The book, which will also feature never-before-seen photos, letters and documents, is expected to hit shelves no later than 201
Guns N’ Roses Tap ‘Gossip Girl’ Taylor Momsen As Tour Opener
Now here’s something to gossip about. Taylor Momsen — the actress who played Jenny Humphrey on the CW teen drama ‘Gossip Girl’ — has hit the road with Guns N’ Roses, with her band the Pretty Reckless opening dates on GN’R's current North American tour. How rock ‘n’ roll is that?
The Who’s ‘Tommy’ Movie Director Ken Russell Dies
British film director Ken Russel, best known in the music world for his work on the Who‘s 1975 rock opera ‘Tommy,’ passed away is his sleep Sunday in Lymington, England, following a series of strokes. He was 84.