Van Halen dates officially cancelled

The series of “postponed” North American summer tour dates by Van Halen are now officially cancelled.

Last month, Van Halen made major headlines when they abruptly postponed a full set of summer concerts without explanation, only to follow the news up days later with a video message from David Lee Roth.

“As usual, we bit off way more than we can chew when it came to scheduling,” explained Roth. “The band is winning, but our schedule has been sidelined for unnecessary roughness. If we continue past July 4th and all the way into Australia and Japan, then we’re asking for the robot zombie tour.”

“We’re gonna take a break because this tour is gonna take us about two years,” he added.

Watch Roth’s video here.

Now, Pollstar reports the dates are officially listed as cancelled.

Although Van Halen hasn’t posted an announcement on its website, if you check out the band’s list of dates on Ticketmaster.com, you’ll find that shows including Uncasville, Conn.; Baltimore; Rochester, N.Y.; Detroit; Toledo, Ohio; Memphis, Tenn.; Sacramento, Calif.; Reno, Nev.; and Milwaukee are now marked in red as canceled. As of post time, not all shows on Ticketmaster are listed as canceled.

Refunds are available at the point of purchase. Tickets purchased online or by phone will be automatically credited to your credit card.

Van Halen are heading to Japan for a series of shows in November; a commercial for the Tokyo concert can be viewed here.



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Van Halen wrapped up the first leg of their “A Different Kind Of Truth” tour this past week in New Orleans.

The band is taking the summer off before heading to Japan for a series of November shows.

A few weeks ago, Van Halen played two homecoming shows in Los Angeles at the Staples Center - a week apart.

The June 1st show was followed by a return date on June 9th.

Video of the full June 1 concert has surfaced.


Van Halen
Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA – June 1, 2012

01. Unchained
02. Runnin’ With The Devil
03. She’s The Woman
04. Romeo Delight
05. Tattoo
06. Everybody Wants Some!!
07. Somebody Get Me A Doctor
08. China Town
09. Hear About It Later
10. (Oh) Pretty Woman
11. Drum Solo
12. You Really Got Me
13. The Trouble With Never
14. Dance The Night Away
15. I’ll Wait
16. And The Cradle Will Rock…
17. Hot For Teacher
18. Women In Love
19. Beautiful Girls
20. Ice Cream Man
21. Panama
22. Guitar Solo
23. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
24. Jump



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Van Halen
Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA – June 1, 2012



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VIDEO: Van Halen talk about the rock lifestyle

Van Halen are enjoying some downtime this summer following the conclusion of the first leg of their “A Different Kind Of Truth” tour last week.

The band heads to Japan for a series of dates in November, while rumors continue in the sports world that Van Halen are lined up to play Super Bowl 47 next February.

Van Halen are now sharing more of their “self-interview” series with a new vignette that features David Lee Roth and Alex and Eddie talking about the rock and roll lifestyle – from the early influence of The Beatles’ “Hard Days Night” to their own legendary party years on the road.

But there’s a balance to be had, explains Eddie.

“People always ask: ‘What do you prefer: being in the studio or being on tour?’” says Eddie. “I think everything in moderation. If all we did was tour and not take breaks to make records, I don’t think it would be as much fun to play live.”




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Van Halen postpone summer US tour
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VIDEO: Metallica – Orion Music + More Day 2 recap

Metallica’s inaugural Orion Music + More festival happened last weekend at Bader Field in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

In addition to more than 30 artists on the bill, Metallica headlined both nights.

On Saturday, they played their classic “Ride The Lightning” album in its entirety and, for the first time ever in the U.S., performed the “Black” album on Sunday.

The metal icons have put together a video recap of DAY 2 of the event, including “Hit The Lights” and “Master Of Puppets” from the show.

To watch the DAY 1 recap, click here.

To watch Metallica’s complete set from Saturday, click here.


Metallica




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VIDEO: Van Halen – Japan tour commercial

Van Halen wrapped up the first leg of their “A Different Kind Of Truth” tour Tuesday night in New Orleans.

The band has stated that they will play Japan in November; although the group has yet to officially announce Japanese concerts, the rumored dates are as follows:

Nov 20: Osaka
Nov 27: Tokyo
Nov 29: Nagoya

These shows represent the first Van Halen have played in Japan in 14 years.

Now, a commercial for the November 27 Van Halen show in Tokyo has surfaced.




Van Halen




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AUDIO: KISS – Hell Or Hallelujah preview

KISS are gearing up to release their new single, “Hell Or Hallelujah.”

The song will be available digitally on Monday, July 2 (internationally), and on Tuesday, July 3 in North America.

The track will appear on the band’s 20th studio album, “Monster,” due in October.

A :30 preview of “Hell or Hallelujah” appeared on Amazon UK; it’s since been removed from the site, but fans are sharing the clip online.

Produced by Paul Stanley, "Monster" is the group's first studio effort since 2009’s "Sonic Boom."

07/03 UPDATE: The :30 preview has been removed from youtube by the user; we've replaced the preview clip with the full lyric video for the song.


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VIDEO: The Darkness – Everybody Have A Good Time

UK rockers The Darkness released their new single, "Everybody Have A Good Time," earlier this week.

The track will be featured on the band's third studio album, "Hot Cakes," which is due August 21.

The Darkness have now issued the video for the song.

The group have a full summer of live dates as they promote the new record.



The Darkness




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VIDEO: Linkin Park rock night 2 of Jimmy Kimmel

Linkin Park’s new album, “Living Things,” was released this week.

The project is expected to debut atop the Billboard 200 album chart next week, according to the music industry trade magazine.

On Thursday, Linkin Park performed on the second of two back-to-back nights on Jimmy Kimmel’s show.

You can check out night 1 here.

Linkin Park kick off a North American tour on August 11 in Bristow, VA.


Linkin Park






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KISS: New single due next week, album in October

KISS will release their 20th studio album in October.

"Monster" is the group's first studio effort since 2009’s "Sonic Boom"; it was produced by Paul Stanley with Greg Collins at Conway Studios in Hollywood, California, and The Nook in Studio City, California.

The album’s first single, "Hell Or Hallelujah," will be available digitally on Monday, July 2 (internationally), and on Tuesday, July 3 in North America.

The project features collaborations among all four KISS members — including co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, and longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer.

"There are no symphony orchestras, boy choirs, keyboards, outside producers or songwriters on this album," says Simmons. "The best thing we did was to turn inwards to ourselves. Tommy and Eric have revitalized this band, with a work ethic and the talent to back it up. This is a real band effort. KISS has become a behemoth. We're going where no bands have gone before."



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VIDEO: Linkin Park rock Jimmy Kimmel

Linkin Park are back with this week’s release of their new album, “Living Things.”

The band pre-promoted the new project with a series of live shows on the European festival circuit.

Linkin Park kick off a North American tour on August 11 in Bristow, VA

“Living Things” is expected to debut atop the Billboard 200 album chart next week, according to the music industry trade magazine.

The group stopped by Jimmy Kimmel’s show Wednesday for the first of a two-night appearance to play the new album’s lead single, “Burn It Down.”


Linkin Park






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VIDEO: The Offspring rock Jimmy Kimmel

The Offspring are back this week with the release of their new album, “Days Go By.”

Ahead of the album’s release, the band played a full series of shows on the European festival circuit; they’ll kick off US dates at Cleveland’s House Of Blues on July 17.

On Monday, the Offspring stopped by Jimmy Kimmel’s show to rock the title track from the album as well as one of their classics.


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Wolfgang Van Halen thanks fans for North American tour

Van Halen wrapped up the first leg of their “A Different Kind Of Truth” tour Tuesday night in New Orleans.

After the show, bassist Wolfgang Van Halen tweeted a photo (see above) and added, “Thanks everyone for such an incredible tour! It’s been a wonderful experience. You guys are the best! ‪#grateful”

Van Halen’s 2012 live shows began with an invite-only performance at the legendary Café Wha? in New York in January, followed by a similarly intimate gig in Los Angeles in early February.

After the band’s traditional warm-up show for friends and family in L.A., Van Halen opened up the “A Different Kind Of Truth” tour in Louisville, Kentucky on February 18.

The group is now taking a summer break before playing a series of shows in Japan in November.

There’s also a buzz in the sports community that Van Halen could be on tap to play Super Bowl 47 next year in New Orleans.


Van Halen




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VIDEO: Van Halen play Bottoms Up! for first time in 30 years
Sammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen owes me an apology
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Sammy Hagar visits Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum distillery in Hawaii

Sammy Hagar continues to build his alcohol empire with the recent addition of Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum.

Distilled on Maui by Mark Nigbur of Pau Vodka, Sammy launched his Beach Bar Rum in Hawaii last fall and it has recently been made available on the US mainland.

On Thursday, Sammy checked in with some photos and an update:

“I'm in Hawaii with Mark at the Sammy's Beach Bar Rum distillery! Here I am signing some of the bottles (see photo above). Behind me is white rum in the barrels that has been aging for 6 months and soon to come to stores in the mainland!

I have other rum news too!! Sammy's Beach Bar Rum is now in the following states distributor warehouses: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. If you ask your local retailer and bars and restraints etc to order it for you they can get it in a day or two. Let's go!!! Other states should be added shortly with all having product by mid July.

In states where liquor is sold in State stores you will have to ask the state store near you to order it from the state and then the state will "special order" it from us.

Thanks for your patience and hope you love the rum as much as I do ---- Rock On!!!

Here I am stirring the mash makin' rum - who knew making rum was this much fun?"

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VIDEO: Metallica share Denmark concert footage

Metallica continue to share concert footage from their 2012 European Summer Vacation tour.

The band played the State Prison Open Air in Horsens, Denmark on June 6.

Metallica are now sharing some footage from the event, including video of the pre-show meet and greet featuring Lars and his Danish friends, “The Shortest Straw” from the Tuning Room, pre-show huddle, and “Hell And Back” from the concert.


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VIDEO: Metallica – Orion Music + More Day 1 recap

Metallica’s inaugural Orion Music + More festival happened last weekend at Bader Field in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

In addition to more than 30 artists on the bill, Metallica headlined both nights.

On Saturday, they played their classic “Ride The Lightning” album in its entirety and, for the first time ever in the U.S., performed the “Black” album on Sunday.

The metal icons have put together a video recap of DAY 1 of the event, including “The Call Of Ktulu” and “Escape” from the show.


Metallica




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Metallica to stream Orion Music + More festival this weekend
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PHOTOS: Metallica rock the Download Festival
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VIDEO: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Brendan’s Death Song

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have released a new video from their “I’m With You” album.

Directed by Marc Klasfeld and shot in New Orleans, “Brendan’s Death Song” pays homage to the band’s long time friend Brendan Mullen.

Mullen is best known as the founder of the Hollywood punk rock club The Masque that he set up and ran from 1977 until it was shut down in 1978 due to the city’s refusal to issue the necessary permits to run it as a legal nightclub.

After its closure, Mullen spent many years booking shows for Club Lingerie. It was during this time he met Anthony Kiedis and Flea and after hearing their demo, Mullen offered them an opening slot on a Bad Brains show.

The Peppers credit him as one of their first major supports and giving them their start.

The band is currently playing shows across Europe for the next five weeks.


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Former Deep Purple keyboardist cancels concert return for cancer treatments

Former Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has had to postpone his return to the live stage.

Last summer, Lord announced that he was fighting cancer and would be taking a break from performing while getting treatment. Jon recently scheduled his first concert appearance since revealing his health news: a special performance of his 2008 release, the “Durham Concerto,” was set for July 6 in Hagen, Germany.

Jon has posted the following update:

“Unfortunately, due to on-going medical treatments Jon will not be able to perform in Hagen, Germany on July 6th. He was set to perform his Durham Concerto and a selection of other pieces.

Jon wishes to assure everyone that this is not a matter for concern, but it is a continuation of his regular treatment that has just taken longer than anticipated. He and the Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra hope to be able to reschedule the concert for later in the year.

He apologizes to everyone for any inconveniences this may have caused, particularly the wonderful people of Hagen, their terrific orchestra and all those who may have bought tickets, and he looks forward to seeing them all soon.

For ticket refunds, please contact Hagen’s Theaterkasse or your Eventim ticket agent."

Triumph: Live At Sweden Rock Festival package details

Canadian rockers Triumph are updating fans on a new live package.

After 20 years apart, the long-awaited Triumph reunion (of vocalist/guitarist Rik Emmett, bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine, and vocalist/drummer Gil Moore) took place at Sweden Rock Festival, on June 7, 2008.

Now, the band is offering details on a new package of that historic performance.

“Triumph: Live at Sweden Rock Festival” will consist of a DVD and CD, with a tentative European release date of August 27 through Frontiers Records.

“It’s great to finally be able show the world Triumph’s reunion show at the Sweden Rock Festival,” says Levine. ”It certainly is one of the most memorable performances of our entire career! And they said it would never happen…”


Triumph
Live At Sweden Rock Festival
Release date: August 27, 2012 (tentative)

CD + DVD (each will feature the following tracks)

01. When The Lights Go Down
02. Lay It On The Line
03. Allied Forces
04. Never Surrender
05. I Live For The Weekend
06. Blinding Light Show
07. Rocky Mountain Way
08. Magic Power
09. Rock And Roll Machine
10. Fight The Good Fight


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VIDEO: Chris Cornell performs Soundgarden classic with fan

Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell is currently winding his way across Europe on his solo “Songbook” tour.

The trek highlights works from Cornell's entire catalogue, including songs written for Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple Of The Dog.

When Cornell’s tour rolled into Newcastle, UK on June 20, the singer was asked by fan Ben Dawson if he could join him onstage to play the Soundgarden classic, “Outshined.”

Next thing you know, Dawson was on stage rocking with Cornell.

Check out the video!

Cornell’s solo dates run through July 17 in Tel Aviv.


Soundgarden

Chris Cornell – Outshined
With fan Ben Dawson
Newcastle City Hall – Newcastle, UK – June 20, 2012



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Slash announces fall North American tour

Slash has announced a fall headlining tour of North America in support of his new album, “Apocalyptic Love.”

Dates start September 4 in San Diego, CA and wrap up Los Angeles on October 3.

Joining Slash on the trek will be openers Foxy Shazam.

An exclusive presale for Citi card members starts Tuesday, July 3rd. Citi card members will also have special access to tickets as well as VIP experiences.

A limited amount of VIP packages - including a chance to meet Slash and get an autographed guitar - will also be available for fans during the pre sale which begins Tuesday, July 10.

General public on sales begin Friday, July 13.

Ticket info will be available at Slash’s website.


Slash
2012 Fall North American tour

Sep 04 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
Sep 05 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theatre
Sep 07 - Austin, TX - Stubbs
Sep 08 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
Sep 09 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
Sep 11 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
Sep 12 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
Sep 16 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom *
Sep 18 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
Sep 19 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
Sep 21 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s
Sep 22 - Detroit, MI - Fillmore
Sep 23 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy *
Sep 25 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room
Sep 28 - Chicago, IL - Riviera Theater
Sep 29 - Springfield, MO - O’Reilly Family Events Center
Oct 02 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
Oct 03 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern

*Slash only

VIDEO: Lita Ford performs acoustic set in Colorado

Lita Ford is back with a new album, “Living Like A Runaway.”

The former Runaways guitarist is currently taking part on the Rock Of Ages tour, opening for Def Leppard and Poison as it travels across North America this summer.

On Monday, the tour rolled in Denver for a show at the Pepsi Center; earlier that day, Lita was on hand at Guitars Etc. in Longmont to do a signing session and perform a few tunes on acoustic.


Lita Ford

AC/DC wine now available in the US

Rock legends AC/DC are expanding the availability of their range of wines following their official release last year in Australia. AC/DC The Wine has become a huge hit with fans while also achieving critical acclaim.

Sales figures compiled by Warburn Estate, the exclusive producer of AC/DC The Wine, show that more than 50,000 cases have been sold since the initial introduction last fall in Australia, including retail sales of greater than 6,000 cases within the first week after its release – record sales levels for the launch of a new proprietary wine brand.

Peter Jackson, whose Winestate Wine Marketing and Promotions company reviewed the wines shortly after the Australian release said, "Traditionally all Winestate judging’s are run exactly the same as any typical wine review program. With over 10,000 wines judged every year, more than 60% of wines submitted are not recommended. The new AC/DC wine label is not only very clever marketing, it’s actually quite a very good wine!"

AC/DC The Wine is sourced from some of the Southern Hemisphere’s most popular and established wine regions, Southeast Australia and Marlborough, New Zealand. The wines are styled for maximum enjoyment while the packaging features graphics from a number of AC/DC albums.

AC/DC The Wine will be released in the United States with four varietals for fans and wine lovers alike; Back in Black Shiraz, Highway to Hell Cabernet Sauvignon, Thunderstruck Chardonnay and Hells Bells Sauvignon Blanc. A fifth varietal, You Shook Me All Night Long Moscato, will be available soon.

The wines are now on sale at http://www.vinport.com and beginning shortly the wines will be available through select national, regional and local outlets including featured Total Wine and More locations. The suggested retail price of the wines is $17.99.




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The Darkness release new single

UK rockers The Darkness have released their new single.

"Everybody Have A Good Time" will be featured on the band's third studio album, "Hot Cakes," which will be released on August 21.

"Hot Cakes" is produced by the band's Justin and Dan Hawkins with longtime collaborator Nick Brine and mixed by Bob Ezrin.

The band has put together a behind the scenes look at the making of the "Everybody Have A Good Time" music video, which premieres June 28.

Listen to “Everybody Have A Good Time” being streamed at Spin.com here.

The Darkness reunited in 2011 following a five-year break, releasing a new song, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us,” earlier this year.


The Darkness




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"Robert Plant & The Band Of Joy: Live From The Artists Den" will be released on DVD and Blu Ray on July 10.

The band was filmed at Nashville's War Memorial Auditorium for the music TV series.

The DVD includes performances of three Led Zeppelin classics - "Black Dog," "Houses Of the Holy" and "Tangerine" - that were not part of the initial broadcast on public television stations.

Other songs included that did not make the initial cut are "In the Mood" from his solo disc "Principle of Moments," and the traditional "I Bid You Good Night."

The DVD features bonus interview clips as well.

In the liner notes, Plant writes "Some years back I was propelled by chance, with little planning or expectation into an American way…with a lean and pull into a new direction…voices and harmony, restraint and explosion, tight and loose, great joy in great company… in a blizzard in Nashville."

Robert has issued a preview of the new DVD – watch the trailer below.


Robert Plant & the Band Of Joy: Live from the Artists Den
Release date: July 10, 2012

01. Black Dog
02. Angel Dance
03. Houses of the Holy
04. House of Cards
05. Cindy, I'll Marry You Someday
06. Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down
07. Somewhere Trouble Don't Go
08. Tangerine
09. A Satisfied Mind
10. Move Up
11. Down to the Sea
12. Ramble On
13. Gallows Pole
14. In the Mood
15. Rock and Roll
16. I Bid You Goodnight






Band of Joy - Robert Plant




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Aerosmith: New album pushed back to November

Aerosmith fans have waited 11 years for a new album of original music from the band, and now it looks like they’ll have to wait a little longer.

The Boston rockers have moved the release date of “Music From Another Dimension” from August 28 to November 6.

"Too many people [other notable recording artists] are releasing [new albums] those weeks [in late summer/early fall],” lead singer Steven Tyler revealed on the Alan Cox Show on 100.7 WMMS Cleveland. “We don't wanna step on their release dates. So we just said, 'You know what?! We've got the goods… ain't no doubt about it. We'll wait another couple of months.'"

While all the songs have been recorded, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry were reportedly still working on the mixes when they had to leave for their Global Warming tour with Cheap Trick, which hits Toronto on Wednesday.

“Music From Another Dimension” is the band’s first album of new material since 2001’s “Just Push Play.”

The project's lead single is "Legendary Child," which the band debuted on American Idol last month.




Aerosmith

Aerosmith – Legendary Child
American Idol – Season 11 finale – May 23, 2012



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