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Getty ImagesWolfgang Van Halen has weighed in on the fact that Pantera’s surviving members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante for a world tour under the Pantera banner. Wolfgang said, “I know there’s a lot of arguing over that whole situation. And I think regardless of…

PRPhotos.comMetallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo attended photographer Ross Halfin’s book discussion In New York City. They took questions from a small crowd about the book, Metallica: The Black Album in Black & White and also signed autographs. The subject matter of the book is about one of the best-selling albums of all time. There’s…

PRPhotos.comPreviously lost, 1990’s Ozzfest film will get it’s day at the acclaimed Academy Museum. The special screening will take place this Friday, August 18 in the David Geffen Theater in Los Angeles. Titled… We Sold Our Souls For Rock ‘n Roll, the documentary was produced by Sharon Osbourne. Although he did tweet about it, there…

As they celebrate their 30th year, Candlebox just released a new single titled, “What Do You Need”. Frontman and songwriter, Kevin Martin commented through a press release: “I love how trashy and stomping this song is. It has all the best of Candlebox in it!” The cut features alt-rock band Mona and was also co-written…

PRPhotos.comIn a new interview posted by Blabbermouth, Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson talked about his motivation for making albums and touring for more than five decades. The 76-year-old said, “I’m not sure how long it will go on. There has to be that point where you just recognize that you don’t have it in you anymore…

The newly reunited classic lineup of Biohazard, has confirmed that they’re working on new music. The band was inspired to record again after their reunion tour started in the spring. Lead guitarist and singer, Billy Gradziadei said: “For me, it’s kind of cool because the other reason I did my solo project, Billybio, is because…

Getty ImagesDolly Parton’s next track reveal from her upcoming Rockstar album will be her version of the Beatles’ “Let It Be,” on which she’s accompanied by Paul McCartney, who wrote the song, and Ringo Starr, as well as Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood. The song will be released Friday, August 18, and Parton wrote on…

PRPhotos.comBret Michaels is adding more dates to his Parti-Gras Tour, which now extends into next year. The Poison frontman recently wrapped the first run of 12 dates featuring Night Ranger, Jefferson Starship, former Journey vocalist Steve Augeri and Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath. Michaels commented: “I could not have had a better time this summer. It…

PRPhotos.comFoo Fighters surprised their fans by inviting pop icon Michael Bublé up onstage in San Francisco. Foo Fighters regularly invite an audience member to sing Bublé’s 2009 hit “Haven’t Met You Yet,” as part of a cover song medley. But Dave Grohl has quipped that those who volunteer, don’t know all the words to the…