The Newsroom — TV Guide's Hollywood 411 brings you the scoop on Chickenfoot. The super-group consists of Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers and guitar legend Joe Satriani. more info

JamBase — HAPPY 55TH BIRTHDAY TO HALEN'S "SECRET WEAPON" Though he may not have gotten invited back for Van Halen's big 2007 reunion tour with David Lee Roth, we're still down to celebrate a crucial factor in that band's classic sound (even if Eddie and Alex ... more info

Allmusic Blog — Van Halen has announced intentions to sue Nike, claiming that the sneaker company’s new brand of running shoes “infringes on the aesthetics of Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstrat guitar.” Damages, confiscation of profits, and the destruction of th... more info

411 Mania — Eddie says something about these new shoes look familiar... more info

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NME — New shoe range allegedly violates copyright more info

The Quietus — Rockers claim comapany's new shoe is copyright infringement more info

Guardian Music — The 80s hard-rock legends are suing the sports manufacturer, claiming that a new line of trainers borrows from the design of Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstrat guitarVan Halen are suing Nike over a pair of red and black trainers. The Rock'n'Roll Hall of ... more info

The Music Fix — News: Chickenfoot - the all-star rock band consisting of 2 parts Van Halen (Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony), 1 part Red Hot Chili Peppers (Chad Smith), and Joe Satriani, will perform the entirety of their debut eponymous album at London's 02 Shepher... more info

Live Daily — "The E.N.D.," the latest release from hip-pop outfit Black Eyed Peas [ tickets ], moved just over 300,000 copies during its first week in stores, enough to earn the set a No. 1 debut on the US album chart. With sales of about 304,000 copies, "The ... more info