Guardian Music — Forget wah-wah pedals, smooth saxophones and Barry White, it's time to examine the science of sexy signifiers in musicHaving whipped through the kinky end of things last week, this time we take a look at the technical side of getting music bumping an... more info

XFM.co.uk — You could be accompanying a virtual Diamond Dave Lee Roth in the comfort of your own home... more info

411 Mania — It's a huge news edition, this week. Van Halen follows in Metallica's footsteps. Linkin Park announces Transformer's single. Chevelle, 30 Seconds To Mars, Daughtry title new albums. Track listings for Megadeth, The Wallflowers, Our Lady Peace. 1990s ... more info

All About Jazz — Activision Blizzard is releasing three new music-based video games this year—"DJ Hero," "Guitar Hero 5" and "Band Hero"—and has confirmed that "Guitar Hero: Van Halen" is on tap. The company provided few details on any of the games. "DJ ... more info

NME — Veteran rockers get their own version of popular video game more info

Rolling Stone — This week, long-running rumors that Guitar Hero: Van Halen would be coming to your nearest GameStop were confirmed when Activision announced the title will be ready before year’s end. So, for this week’s Flashback, in honor of this momentous gami... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mr. Jones said...Last night Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played "Louie, Louie" and on other stops this tour they've covered "I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide" and "Hang On Sloopy." 30 Days Out asks today, what's the deal? Why is one of rock's best ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ted Barron said...Del Reeves @ the Boogie Woogie Flualso: Son Volthttp://boogiewoogieflu.blogspot.comNosi said...Tina Britt: Blue All the Way ...plus (1965-69)http://supersoulsisters.blogspot.comSino said...Gigi & The Charmaines: Cincinnati's Top ââ... more info

Rolling Stone — Gaming blog Joystiq is reporting that Activision Blizzard has confirmed that Guitar Hero: Van Halen is currently in development, and scheduled for release at some point in the second half of this year. The band joins Metallica, Aerosmith, and the Bea... more info

Rock Sellout — Say what you will about David Lee Roth…but you’ve got to admit, the man is entertaining as hell. Is there really any conversation that needs to be entertained in regards to Van Halen vs. Van Hagar? Seriously. The band’s self-titled debut, Van H... more info