Metalsucks — I could have sworn that when I was a kid I read somewhere that The Kinks had no problem with Van Halen’s cover of “You Really Got Me,” and, in fact, thought it superior to their own version. But I can’t remember where I read it (I’m assumin... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sir Charlie Palmer said... I Am – Scout Niblett Harambe (working together for freedom) – Rita Marley http://sircharliepalmer.blogspot.com Buns O'Plenty said... Jack McDuff & Gene Ammons - Brother Jack Meets The Boss (1962) http://bunsoplenty.wor... more info

Pop Bytes — † FROM DJ PAUL V. Since we're smack dab in the middle of Summer 2010, we might as well keep the beach party going, with the song that has ruled since it came out. Yes, Katy Perry (love her or hate her) is still scorching hot with Californ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Swapmeet Louie said... Drive-By Truckers bootleg at Pabst Theater on 2008-02-28 Download: Two Daughters Download: Daddy Needs a Drink Download: Three Dimes Down Download: That Man I Shot Download: The Home Front Download: A Ghost to Most Download: Si... more info

Metalsucks — Yeah, sure, I could fall back on the whole Van Halen “they really pre-dated hair metal” argument and put this article to bed right now, but that would be too easy. And, besides, there are plenty of other reasons why you should cringe every time s... more info

Totally Fuzzy — ::Viva:: said... ## Sting: Complete Chicago Sessions. Chicago, IL, USA 1991 + 1993. (Italian Bootleg - Soundboard @320 kbps) ## Alice Cooper: Goes to Chile. Santiago, Chile, Estadio Monumental 1995. (Italian Bootleg, Ex Soundboard , @320 kbps) ## P... more info

The Late Greats — Coconut and The Duke finish up their yearlong Cover Of The Month Series with Van Halen’s “Panama”.  Taking cues from Paolo Conte, the Invasive Folk duo have teamed up with Mike Rambo (of The Michael Rambo Project) – on piano, The Thinker –... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — D/A/D is Chicago-based producer Zach Robinson, who cites influences as diverse as Van Halen and Kavinsky on his MySpace. This space-disco-meets-1980s-rock hybrid can be found on his mini-album Super Motives, which is available for free download on hi... more info

Gigwise — Band play down online speculation... more info

Metalsucks — Last week I debated the merits of a rumored new Van Halen/David Lee Roth reunion studio album in 2011, but it looks like that debate might be a moot point. For VH publicist/Eddie shtupper Janie Van Halen has told Rolling Stone that “What is going a... more info