Michael Anthony

October 1, 2021

GOOD NIGHT … David Lee Roth has officially announced his retirement: “I am throwing in the shoes. I’m retiring”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new and shocking statement, ‘Diamond’ David Lee Roth has officially announced his retirement. The following has been taken from the Las Vegas Review Journal. —————————————————————- Decades ago, David Lee Roth shouted, “And the cradle will rock.” The vaunted showman rocked our world Friday morning. “I am throwing in the shoes. I’m retiring,” Roth said in a phone conversation that was more a spoken-word performance than interview. “This is the[…]

August 25, 2021

SORRY BRO … Kiss bassist Gene Simmons Apologizes to David Lee Roth: “I am so Sorry and Ashamed”

Ultimate Classic Rock — Kiss cofounder Gene Simmons has apologized to former Van Halen singer David Lee Roth for comments made in a recent Rolling Stone interview. Simmons said he is “ashamed” for having hurt Roth’s feelings. When asked whether or not Roth would once again be opening for Kiss on the band’s current tour, Simmons said the singer would not be joining them on the road. He then implied that Roth was no longer the artist he once was. “It bears noting[…]

August 9, 2021

AIN’T TALKIN’ BOUT FOOD … Wolfgang Van Halen responds to troll on Twitter: “I Kindly Suggest You Eat My Entire Ass”

Metal Sludge — In the latest news from the world of Wolfie Van Halen, the multi-instrumentalist is doing what he does best. No not play guitar or sing, but respond to trolls on the internet. The youngest Van Halen has been in the spotlight for years, but in the last few weeks that spotlight got a bit brighter as he’s opening stadium shows for the mighty Guns N’ Roses. Van Halen has tons of fans[…]

October 25, 2020

WOLFIE SHOOTS DOWN VH RUMOR … Wolfie has Shot Down a Rumor started on a WVH Facebook Group

Blabbermouth — Wolfgang Van Halen has shot down a rumor that a new version of VAN HALEN is being assembled featuring him on guitar in place of his late father. Earlier today, a rumor started to make the rounds via a Wolfgang Van Halen private group on Facebook that the VAN HALEN “camp” is discussing the possibility of the band carrying with a revamped lineup that would consist of Sammy Hagar on vocals, Michael Anthony[…]

October 6, 2020

RIP … Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65

Blabbermouth — Eddie Van Halen — the legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen — has died after a long battle with throat cancer … TMZ has learned. Sources directly connected to the rock star tell us … he died at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica Tuesday. His wife, Janie, was by his side, along with his son, Wolfgang, and Alex, Eddie’s brother and drummer. We’re told in the last 72 hours, Eddie’s ongoing[…]

October 10, 2018

KICKSTART MY HEART ATTACK … Vince Neil balloons in size, fans concerned for singer’s health

KICKSTART MY HEART ATTACK Vince Neil balloons in size, fans concerned for singer’s health The Internet — Fans of Vince Neil are worried about the famous rocker’s health. The multi platinum singer has put on weight in recent months and not just a few pounds. The voice of Motley Crue has ballooned in size far beyond what fans have seen during the singer’s 35+ year career. Niel, 57, has gained weight in the past but never to extreme that[…]

October 23, 2016

FAIR WARNING … Michael Anthony opens up about long overdue phone call with Alex Van Halen

FAIR WARNING Michael Anthony opens up about long overdue phone call with Alex Van Halen Van Halen News Desk — Former Van Halen and current Chickenfoot and The Circle bassist Michael Anthony was interviewed by the one and only Eddie Trunk on the latter’s new Trunk Radio show on SiriusXM channel Volume 106 on October 21, 2016. A recording of part of the interview has surfaced on YouTube via Sam Alvarado and was recently posted by[…]

August 18, 2016

VAN SORRY … Sammy Hagar apologizes to Ed and Alex Van Halen

VAN SORRY Sammy Hagar apologizes to Ed & Alex Van Halen Blabbermouth — Sammy Hagar has apologized to his former VAN HALEN bandmates, explaining that he just wants to be “friends.” In a clip from this week’s episode of “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” airing on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), Hagar says (see video below): “The whole VAN HALEN issue, I really put that behind me, and I’m proud of what we did. So I’ve[…]