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#1351 Re: The Sunset Strip » SAMMY HAGAR: 'Go There Once, Be There Twice' Documentary World Premier » 833 weeks ago
VAN HALEN Spokesperson Shoots Down Reports Of New Album And Tour In 2011 - Nov. 18, 2010
Larry Solters, the spokesman for VAN HALEN, has dismissed as "untrue" a report the MelodicRock.com web site that indicated that work on the first VAN HALEN album in more than 25 years with David Lee Roth on vocals was moving forward. The site reported earlier in the week that the band had tapped producer Ross Hogarth (MÖTLEY CRÜE, COAL CHAMBER, FASTER PUSSYCAT, DEVILDRIVER) for the record, which was tentatively due out sometime in 2011. The report also stated that Roth was recording his vocal tracks at a different location than guitarist Eddie Van Halen's "5150" studio, adding that Eddie is "receiving various vocal tracks from the singer, but not always to the guitarist's satisfaction...it's a work in progress between Eddie and Dave."The report also stated that Eddie had recorded most of the bass parts for the album. The band's touring bassist is his son, Wolfgang, who replaced founding member Michael Anthony.
Solters told MelodicRock.com that there is "no tour on the books" right now and "no new album on the books." He did, however, concede that the guys hung out together "working on stuff," but as of right now — there will be no album or tour in 2011.
Music publishing company Warner/Chappell Music announced in August that it had extended its publishing administration contract with guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen, noting that the band "is currently in the studio recording an album with (singer David Lee) Roth that is due for release in 2011."
Meanwhile, according to Billboard.com, VAN HALEN manager Irving Azoff, who is also the executive chairman of Live Nation, mentioned on two separate conference calls that VAN HALEN was expected to hit the road next year, presumably in support of a new record.
Word of a new VAN HALEN album, the band's first with David Lee Roth on the mic since 1983, first began circulating in late June when MelodicRock.com reported from an unnamed source that the project was halfway completed.
VAN HALEN spokesperson Janie Van Halen, Eddie's wife, denied the rumors, telling Rolling Stone, "I don't have any updates at this time."
Eddie himself told Rolling Stone last year that he was working on material for a new record, but was waiting for his hand to heal from surgery and for Wolfgang to graduate from high school.
A new VAN HALEN record would be the band's first full studio effort since 1998's "Van Halen III", which featured Gary Cherone on lead vocals.
VAN HALEN's 2008 reunion tour with Roth grossed more than $93 million and drew nearly one million fans to 74 shows.
Anybody else get a GNR vibe (cd era) from this press release? Right down to the family member becoming a spokesperson for the group. I think that this will come out too because Eddie has had some serious health problems and Azoff sees a money tour later on. So if they even have anything resembling a record, Azoff will make sure it'll get released to coincide with a tour.
#1352 Re: The Sunset Strip » MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We Want To Continue To Put Out Quality Stuf » 833 weeks ago
I gotta be honest, I never really reached deep into the Megadeth catalog, outside of the singles.
I'd really like to
Can any of you fans recommend some songs and or albums I should check out?
Thx in advance
Rust in Peace, Peace Sells, Countdown to Extinction for albums. I'd listen to Mechanix off the 1st album only to hear the Four Horsemen sans slow section but the production is very crappy.
#1353 Re: The Garden » The 2010-11 NFL Season Thread » 834 weeks ago
Good for them, seriously they've been playing better than the Panthers (who have been awful the past month) and really should have won one of those games. Panthers are clearly the worst at this point.
Ok who had DAL rising up and hanging 33 on the Giants and winning that game. Or DEN putting up 49 on KC. This reminds me of the 2006-2007 years where half the teams will still be mathematically alive for the playoffs.
And the Titans blow a game at MIA. VY vs Jeff Fisher rises up again. Seriously, if you saw that game, there was zero chance that Kerry Collins with a hand problem is better than Vince Young (who moved around well). At some point these guys just have to get away from one another period. I'm betting Fisher goes first.
#1354 Re: Guns N' Roses » BUMBLEFOOT: Don't Hold Your Breath For New GUNS N' ROSES Album - Nov. » 834 weeks ago
Two things here--those songs Bumblefoot wrote were for his own solo album. He already released one when the band was on "hiatus."
I guess Axl was wrong when he said he had 60 songs or whatever ready to release.
Sorry, I'm not believing DJ Ashba's claim over Bumblefoot. The guy who has been in the band for a longer time and is a straight shooter wins out over the new guy.
The Chinese Democracy saga continues again.
#1355 Re: The Garden » The 2010-11 NFL Season Thread » 835 weeks ago
Neemo wrote:hardly fair to pin the season on the coaches ... they have been decimated by injuries
No they haven't. Romo got hurt two weeks ago when the team was already 1-5. That's the only substantial injury Dallas has. It's on coaching dude. They've created a terrible carefree culture in Dallas. When things don't go right what'ya see? The fucking coaches moping around the sidelines like lost puppies. That shit would never happen with a guy like Cowher or Gruden on the sidelines. Dallas is fucked because there's this culture of self entitlement. They believed thier own hype and that falls on the coaches..... even though the players are playing like pussies. You can't change 53 players. It's pathetic that pro athletes need to be motivated but in this day and age that's the sad fucking truth and when you've got a coahc who looks as lost as the player that's a BIG FUCKING PROBLEM. Guys I'd like to see them make offers to
1. Cowher
2. Gruden
3. Dungy(he won't come out of retirement)
4. Fisher(I think his contract is up at the end of this year?)
5. Rob Ryan(DC for the Browns)the sad thing is Rob Ryan is a DC and may just take the job to get the HC position and who knows if he'll be another Yes man to jerry. the other guys wouldn't be but Jerry's not likely to give up that control. the dude needs to fire himself as General manager.
Also in my opinion Ware, Dez, Romo & Austin are the only guys you don't considering moving in the off season. Everyone else is expendable.
Fisher's contract is up after the 2011 season although I'm not sure whether or not he could handle the big media market of Dallas and the specter of Jerry Jones sticking his head in personnel decisions.
I think the talent on that team is overrated once you get past the four guys you mention in the last point. I'd keep Jay Ratliff too. They need to clean house and just rebuild their team. The OL has been shit for the past few years. Marion Barber got far too much money a few years ago. He's a short yardage back. They could probably just go with Felix Jones/Tashard Choice as an running back by committee. Outside of Newman, the DB's are suspect.
They could grab LSU CB Patrick Peterson if they have the chance. Solves a CB need and a returner.
Jerry's ego would never want to relinquish power though. He might hire a name guy and promise not to interfere but in the end he'll probably make a few major personnel moves just because he owns the team. See how the Bill Parcells era ended as an example.
#1356 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » SLASH 'Not Too Pleased' With AXL ROSE Parody On 'Die Oliver Pocher Sho » 835 weeks ago
Ugh that was pretty awful. Especially with the Axl impersonator and his helium voice. Slash always defends Axl in public anyway.
#1357 Re: The Garden » 2010 Fantasy Football » 835 weeks ago
Another update on Gates:
Gates
Chargers beat writer Kevin Acee believes TE Antonio Gates (doubtful, toe) will play Sunday against Houston.
Gates reportedly looked good walking in early morning practice, prompting Acee to say "it's a safe bet he (Gates) will play." Owners should already have a contingency plan in place, and since we'll know his true status by noon ET Sunday he won't burn a hole in your lineup if he ends up sitting. For now, things are looking good for Gates, but be sure to check in tomorrow. Nov. 6 - 1:26 pm et
Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter
Thank god they're switching over to daylight savings time or whatever gives me an extra hour to monitor whether or not to start him. I've got Keller on backup just in case.
#1358 Re: The Garden » 2010 Fantasy Football » 835 weeks ago
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8 … _headlines
The San Diego Chargers likely will be without star tight end Antonio Gates on Sunday against the Houston Texans because of a foot injury.
Gates sprained the plantar fascia in his right foot during last weekend's 33-25 victory over the Titans. He also has a turf-toe injury in his left foot. He didn't practice all week and is listed as doubtful on the Chargers' Friday injury report.
Gates has not missed a game this season and has amassed 40 receptions for 663 yards and nine touchdowns.
The Chargers will likely go another week without wide receivers Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee, who are both listed as doubtful. Naanee has missed three games while Floyd has sat out the past two contests.
For the rest of the Chargers' roster, kicker Nate Kaeding (groin) and linebacker Brandon Siler (foot) are listed as doubtful, while linebacker Larry English (foot) and receiver Richard Goodman (hamstring) are questionable. Linebacker Kevin Burnett (shoulder), guard Kris Dielman (neck) and cornerback Quentin Jammer (not injury related) are probable.
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I'd personally take the Wayne trade because you don't know what you're going to get from Crabtree and Forte is very unpredictable. I ended up starting Forte during the games where he put up very little (including the shitfest vs Giants). At least you know Wayne will consistently produce.
The Redskins QB situation is pretty hilarious this week, in between the shifting excuses for removing McNabb from the game vs Lions, they brought in Jamarcus Russell this week. He weighed 286lbs at this week's workout. They're very lucky most of the media has been focusing on the Vikings otherwise Shanny would be ripped in the media for this. Shanny also has been a horrible talent evaluator after Elway retired.
Well the Chicago Bears might be souring on Jay Cutler(at least the media is) so there might be another option. Kyle Orton has definitely been the better QB in that trade. Too bad McDaniels ended up wasting most of their high draft picks acquired in that trade.
#1359 Re: The Garden » 2010 Fantasy Football » 835 weeks ago
If the Bills take a quarterback I'll be kinda pissed.
Unfortunately, the Bills picked the wrong year to totally tank as the top end talent of the 2011 Draft is considerably weaker than the 2010 Draft. In that draft you had the option of Sam Bradford, Suh/McCoy at DT, and two OT in Trent Williams and Russell Okung.
This year there's Andrew Luck and a bunch of WR (Jones from Alabama, AJ Green from GA and Michael Floyd out of ND). I think might be the best pick only because the alternatives aren't that good at least by matching up with the needs of the Bills.
MisterId, I will be shocked if Locker gets taken in the Top 5. He has struggled mightily this year. I wouldn't be suprised if the skins go after Vick in the offseason.
FF news: Anthony Gonzales of the Colts is out again. Gates of SD is doubtful this week vs HOU because of a torn planter fascia.
#1360 Re: The Garden » The 2010-11 NFL Season Thread » 836 weeks ago
The Titans claimed Randy Moss. As a fan, I'm cautiously optimistic about this. They like to throw a lot of long passes so he'll be happy to get the ball. Jeff Fisher, for all my numerous complaints about him actually got pro bowl seasons out of Pac Man Jones, Albert Haynesworth, and Kerry Collins (in 2008).
Their top WR just went out with a significant hamstring injury. If this doesn't work out, they're only out 3.3 million dollars. OTOH, TEN is pretty much a WR graveyard. Guys who go there either get injured or just plain suck.
So the Titans finally get Randy Moss. They passed on him in 1998 and picked Kevin Dyson instead.
