For months now, news and rumors have been leaking out about a new band being formed featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith. The rumors of the supergroup are indeed true, although the rumors about the band's name being either "Chickenfoot", or "HSAS", are false. The real name of the band is being kept a secret, for now. Earlier this year, they … [Read more...]
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“Cosmic Universal Fashion” – the new video from Sammy & Michael
There's a new video for Sammy's new song "Cosmic Universal Fashion." It's pretty much an updated version of Van Halen's "Right Now" video, and it features Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony. Very cool! This song is from Hagar's upcoming CD of the same name, due for release in October. … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony autograph session Friday, Aug. 22nd, at The Rock and Roll Emporium
Michael Anthony will be signing autographs at The Rock and Roll Emporium, 205 Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach Friday, August 22, 2008 at 5pm. Best know for his work as a founding member with Van Halen, Michael Anthony is currently promoting his newest projects including his line of tasty extra-hot sauces, and his collectible miniature replicas of his signature basses. … [Read more...]
Update on Sammy Hagar’s new CD, with new video footage
Sammy Hagar is finishing up his new CD, entitled, "Cosmic Universe Fashion", and he hopes it will be ready for release in October. Most songs were recorded with his regular band, the Waboritas, but at least one song, "Loud", includes special guests - Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, Guns 'n' Roses), Billy Duffy (The Cult), and Michael Anthony (Van Halen). All songs are recorded … [Read more...]
Hagar admits the VH/Roth reunion tour was “outta sight”, but asks “why didn’t they just keep Mike?”
TheTourBus.com has recently interviewed Sammy Hagar, and today they posted just a quick, 90 second clip from it, when they asked Sammy what he thought about the Van Halen/David Lee Roth reunion. Sammy Hagar: "The reunion with Dave was the greatest thing they could have done. I think it was so outta sight. But why didn't they just keep Mike just one more time?" … [Read more...]
New Van Halen books hitting the shelves
Two books we're sure you guys are gonna want to know about: First up is "Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga," by Ian Christe, a noted rock writer who also penned "Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal." Pictured above, the book is a hardcover that tells the band's story from childhood up through events as recent as 2007. It's available … [Read more...]
Sammy: “I wouldn’t do it without Mike.”
Sammy Hagar spoke with KNAC.com's Jeff Kerby today, and had a thing or two to say about Van Halen's decision to head out on tour without founding bassist Michael Anthony. Sammy's remarks included his recollection of the Van Halen brothers wanting to mount 2004's Sammy Hagar-fronted Van Halen tour without Mike: " I wouldn’t do it without Mike. On the last reunion, and I’m … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony addresses VH snubbing
Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his blog: Thanks For The support!! First of all, I hope all of you are having a great Summer!! I want to thank everyone for all the support you've shown me during the past months. It's all been pretty crazy, and I just wanted to bring you all up to speed. Alot of you have been asking about the upcoming Van Halen tour and … [Read more...]
Sammy & Michael unveil tour dates
The first batch of dates are in for Sammy's upcoming tour, which will also feature Michael Anthony: September 2007 15 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center 29 - Novato, CA - Stafford Lake October 2007 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13 - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - Cabo Wabo Cantina 19 - Biloxi, MS - Beau Rivage Resort & Casino 20 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theatre 23-24 - … [Read more...]
Sammy and Michael Livin’ It Up on the road again
Looks like Sam and Mike are gearing up for a major tour that kicks off later this year. Here's the full press release from Sammy's publicist: Forget birthday candles, Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer and former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar will celebrate his birthday in unique rock 'n' roll fashion. Hagar has announced plans to launch an upcoming cross-country tour to include 60 … [Read more...]
Sammy’s new DVD out now
"Sammy & The Wabos: Livin' It Up in St. Louis," a new DVD shot during Sammy's 2006 tour, is out now. Footage includes Sammy, Michael Anthony, David Lauser and Vic Johnson---a.k.a. The Other Half---performing a full set of Van Halen tunes. Complete details about the DVD are posted at VanHalenStore.com. … [Read more...]
Father Wolfie Knows Best
Good news for everyone who thought having Wolfgang Van Halen replace Michael Anthony was a bad idea. From Blabbermouth.net: Wolfgang Van Halen, the 16-year-old son of VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen and the projected replacement for VH bassist Michael Anthony, has told People magazine that he isn't disappointed there will be no VAN HALEN tour this summer following his … [Read more...]