Ultimate Classic Rock — Wolfgang Van Halen is dedicating his debut solo single, “Distance,” to his late father, Eddie Van Halen. He will release the song on Nov. 16, the same day he’ll appear on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show. “‘Distance’ is a song that was initially written for the debut album, but was going to be held for a later time,” the Van Halen bassist said in a statement, Blabbermouth reports. “As my pop[…]

Blabbermouth — In a new interview with KFC Radio, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee reflected on the fact that he and his bandmates became one of the biggest rock acts on the planet in the late 1980s and early 1990s, despite going out of their way to bring as much decadence, debauchery and depravity down upon themselves and everyone around them as possible. “I call us shit magnets,” Tommy said (see video below). “For some[…]

Blabbermouth — Phil Lewis has slammed drummer Steve Riley‘s lineup of L.A. GUNS, saying “we can’t have another shitty version going out diluting the brand.” This past January, Riley was sued by Lewis and guitarist Tracii Guns and Lewis in California District Court. Joining Riley as defendants in the case are the three musicians who perform in his recently launched rival version of L.A. GUNS; that group’s manager, booking agent and merchandiser; and Golden Robot Records. The complaint, which requests a trial by jury, alleges that Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS (referred to[…]