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Sammy Hagar has reacted to his former bandmate Alex Van Halen calling him “a complete idiot”.

The former Van Halen drummer made the comment during an interview with Brazilian music journalist Marcelo Vieira for Roadie Crew magazine.

Vieira, who translated Van Halen’s 2024 memoir Brothers memoir into Portuguese for sale in Brazil, asked the drummer for his opinions on the the autobiographies written by his former bandmates David Lee Roth and Hagar. While Van Halen praised Roth’s Crazy From The Heat memoir as “a very interesting perspective on that era”, he was less complimentary about Hagar.

“I don’t know what he wrote, and I don’t wanna know,” he said about Hagar’s book Red: My Uncensored Life In Rock, adding, “In my opinion, Sammy Hagar is a complete idiot.”

The comment was picked up by instagram account Rock Celebrities and posted online. Hagar subsequently responded to the post, writing, “This comment and post is so unnecessary at this time in our lives, but I guess the truth hurts sometimes. Peace already”.

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Last year, Hagar spoke about his famously difficult relationship with former Van Halen bandmate to Rolling Stone. When writer Andy Greene suggested that the reason for the fractious relationship is that Van Halen is an intensely private individual, while Hagar has always been happy to speak publicly about their relationship, Hagar responded, “I don’t think that’s it.”

“I’ve had this conversation with a few people, including [former VH manager] Irving Azoff,” he continued. “I’ve asked him, ‘What’s the problem?’

“And some people have said to me, ‘Oh, Cabo Wabo [the nightclub company founded by the members of Van Halen in 1980]. At one time, Van Halen, when you built it, you guys were all partners in that. And then they didn’t want it anymore when it was losing money, and they gave it to you [Hagar bought out his bandmates in 1990], and you turned it around and made hundreds of millions of dollars on it. And they’re angry. Alex is angry about that.’

“To that I said, ‘How the fuck could they be angry about that? They gave me the damn thing, they walked out on me, left me with it. And they made me indemnify them in case I got sued and lost everything. They made me sign off big time.’ And I’m going, ‘I hope it’s not that.'”

GURT played an awesome set on the SOPHIE stage at Bloodstock and Sean took the time to find out what made these madmen tick! If you desire more information, we also chatted to them in the runup to Bloodstock. GURT: facebook | instagram | spotify | bandcamp | youtube | bigcartel

The best thing about the underground music scene right now is that there’s so much great music out there. That can also be one of the greatest challenges of the underground music scene right now. How do you stay on top of all these bands and releases? Where do you find the time to even listen to everything? The answer, of course, is that you can’t listen to everything. And I certainly can’t write about everything. But if I hear something that knocks my socks off and leaves me utterly wowed, that’s going to be prioritized. A couple of my influential friends have pointed me in the direction of Weak Hands’ new album We Can’t!, and I could not be more grateful. Had this release evaded my detection, as so many great albums do, it would have been a tremendous shame. 

Although this Toronto-based band has been existence since 2017, this is its debut record. And it’s extraordinary. Seriously: I’m living for this album! Broadly, I could call this a pop-punk record. But I could just as easily describe it as indie rock. It manages to co-inhabit those two worlds with complete success. Both literally and figuratively, singer/songwriter Nat Manzocco has a powerful and unique voice. From the instant she sings the album’s opening line “I count one two three four twenty-one floors,” she commands your attention. The way she manages to dissect a painful breakup and how its connects to her sense of self and her growth as a human is simultaneously deeply personal and highly relatable. I wish I could have been this wise and self-aware in my 30s. I’m not even sure I’m there yet at 55! Musically, this record is both unassuming and epic. The songs are thoughtful and reflective yet don’t shy away from bright melodies and big, soaring choruses. As devastating as some of these lyrics would be if you just read them on paper, they hit significantly harder due to the anthemic quality of the music. Back when “emo” still meant what it used to, that term would have nailed the essence of this record. Music doesn’t get any more visceral than than this. If “I Miss the Dress That I Wore the First Time You Took Me Dancing” doesn’t tear your heart out, you might not be human. Ditto for “Summer Sometimes.” 

And so the great albums of 2026 continue to pile up, and that can be nothing but a good thing. My top 20 list of albums from this year is already 40 titles deep (ha ha), but We Can’t! is a lock for one of those spots. And the shorter length (only 8 songs) works in its favor. Nat Manzocco didn’t allow anything resembling a sub-par track to make the final cut. She lived these songs, and with the help of her bandmates, forged them into something remarkable. Her ability to tell her story in a way that makes us feel like it could also be our story shows what a formidable songwriting talent she is. This is an album I’ll listen to many times and experience like it were a favorite movie or book. What an assured & masterful debut!

A collection of Oasis recordings worth over one million pounds will be auctioned off next month, and Noel and Liam Gallagher are said to be ‘unhappy’ at the prospect.

The set of collection of 63 concert recordings, over 100 hours of rehearsals tapes, soundcheck recordings, and “unfiltered” conversation between band members is owned by the Manchester band’s former sound engineer Huw Richards, who worked as the front-of-house sound engineer for Oasis from 1995 to 2001. It includes 209 DAT tapes, 73 analogue cassettes and three MiniDiscs, and is being sold by Richards’ son, Owain.

Littleton Auctions believes that the previously unheard archive will cost a potential buyer between £1.2m and £1.6m when it goes under the hammer on October 3. The collection includes internal tour itineraries, original setlists, a band-played Epiphone guitar and an original Kangol Oasis Tour parka.

The auction house’s managing director admitted that the Gallagher brothers had “expressed concerns” over the upcoming auction.

Ben Homer from Littleton Auctions said in a statement: “The Oasis camp is aware of the auction and has expressed concerns, which is entirely understandable given the scale and significance of the material.

“We’re handling everything with full transparency and proper legal process.

“Our focus is simply on presenting these items responsibly, with verified provenance, and allowing collectors and institutions to engage with an important part of British music history.”

Homer addeed, “Oasis remains one of the most beloved and closely followed bands in British music history, and the level of interest we’re already seeing reflects that. Alongside the memorabilia and recordings of other legendary artists in the collection, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for fans and collectors alike.”

“Dad labelled everything, recorded everything and backed it all up to cassette, over and over,” says Owain Richards. “I grew up listening to these recordings. Oasis were part of the family as much as they were part of the culture. I was in a band myself back then, and this music meant something to me before I ever understood what it represented. These tapes have been in my care for the last twenty years. It feels like the right time to pass them on to people who’ll understand exactly what they are.”

Richards also suggest to The Times newspaper that the Gallagher brothers “don’t want” the collection sold and that they want the tapes “back in their possession.”

Whoever purchases the collection would not be able to commercialise the archive without co-operation and permission from the band.

Given that Oasis ‘2025 reunion tour grossed $405,428,435 according to Pollstar, the Gallagher brothers are not short of funds to purchase the collection.

Kōya are a post-hardcore band from Denmark and this is their debut album. Pendula consists of 38 minutes of material that is impressively wrought, especially for a first record. Kōya bring a few different influences together well, and the result is an album as devastating as it is well-rendered. Kōya’s style blends together elements of … Continue reading “Kōya – Pendula (Review)”

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We’ll give 30,000 Monkies a pass on their clearly misspelled name, simply because they’re Belgian and English isn’t their first language. Or maybe this is intentional to provoke interest. Who knows? All we know for sure is that the noisy, experimental quartet—Ruben Savelkoul (guitar/vocals/programming), Michiel De Naegel (guitar/vocals), Cyril Beerten (bass/vocals), Mattias Jonniaux (drums)—have a new album about to drop (Super Rebound) and we’re introducing the latest single, “Unsound Hero,” from said full-length. Strap in for six-plus minutes of slow-burning dirgy angst on this one that goes from weird melancholy auto-tuned tension to full-on face-punching sludge with anguished screams.

Super Rebound was recorded by Kasper De Sutter and Martijn De Bondt at GAM Studios. Mixing was done by Scott Evans at Antisleep Audio, and mastering by Matthew Barnhart. It’s set for release on CD, vinyl and digitally via FVN KVULT Rekords on September 18. Place your preorder here.

The band described the track as such:

“‘Unsound Hero’ is about almost wandering off to the dark side when hostile forces keep pushing all the wrong buttons. Unlike a lot of other tracks on the album, this one starts with a slow-burning intro. We had fun layering some deep melodic vocals with uncanny, autotuned choirs, trying to increase the tension with every added layer. But eventually, of course, we wanted to put the hammer down—BAM! After this, the hero drifts completely off the map, left with nothing but two clean guitars, screaming into an empty space. But then all of a sudden—BAM!—another hammer, arriving unexpectedly, used by our hero to flatten everything in his path once and for all: a reluctant but absolute obliteration for anyone who left him no choice.”

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https://madmax.rpm.link/storiesPR

German hard rock titans MAD MAX celebrate the record release of Stories Of Destiny with a brand-new music video for “Dulces Falsos.” The song marks a special first in the band’s history: it is the first MAD MAX track ever recorded with Spanish lyrics and presents their classic “Piece Of Candy” in a powerful new version.

With “Dulces Falsos,” MAD MAX pay tribute to their loyal fanbase in Latin America. New lyrics by Andreas Baesler and the Spanish vocals give the song a fresh character while preserving the energy and spirit of the original.

Band mastermind Jürgen Breforth comments:
“Dulces Falsos” is the first song we ever recorded with Spanish lyrics. With this version of our classic “Piece Of Candy” we would like to say a very special thank you to all our fans in Latin America who have always stayed loyal to us and who have helped make the Mad Max comic a great success, especially in Colombia and Mexico.

Andreas Baesler has written a new and very up-to-date set of lyrics. The Spanish vocals give the song even more power, presence and raw energy. Many journalists see in “Dulces Falsos” an attitude and charisma reminiscent of bands such as HEROES DEL SILENCIO for example. That makes us very proud.”

Watch the new video clip streaming here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4-IcZeQUkA

Stories Of Destiny finds MAD MAX celebrating 45 years of history while continuing to push forward with new material. Packed with powerful guitar-driven anthems, memorable melodies and timeless hard rock spirit, it combines newly recorded material, long-awaited hidden gems and collaborations with some of the most respected names in the rock and metal world. 

The album also introduces UK vocalist Alan Clark while welcoming original MAD MAX singer Andreas Baesler as a special guest for his first MAD MAX appearance in 45 years, creating a direct link between the band’s earliest days and its present.

Stories Of Destiny is out now via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Order your album copy now at this location: 

https://madmax.rpm.link/storiesPR

Stories Of Destiny – Track-list:
1. Silver
2. Weapons Of Love
3. Keep You Alive
4. Far Behind
5. Piece Of Candy 
6. ‘Til The End Of Time
7. Bullet
8. Mad Gone Blind
9. She Was Mine
10. Wings Of Freedom
11. Dulces Falsos

Founded in Münster, Germany in 1981 by guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Jürgen Breforth, MAD MAX have remained one of Europe’s most enduring melodic hard rock and heavy metal acts for more than four decades. Renowned for their unmistakable guitar-driven sound, strong melodies and classic hard rock attitude, the band have built a loyal international following through countless albums, tours and festival appearances.

Reflecting on an extraordinary career while embracing the future, Stories Of Destiny is built around songs Breforth had the honor to co-write with acclaimed musicians including Sascha Gerstner (Helloween), David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Andreas Broon (The Sisters Of Mercy) and Michael Voss, known from his work with Michael Schenker. Reimagined and newly recorded in unmistakable MAD MAX fashion, the album captures both the band’s musical roots and their continued evolution.

The visual world of Stories Of Destiny connects to the MAD MAX comic, created by Mexican comic artist Maestro Arturo Said. The comic tells the story of the band from its founding days in 1981 through the 1980s and up to MAD MAX’s first shows in Colombia in 2023, making the album both a musical and visual celebration of the band’s legacy.

Artist Line-Up:
Alan Clark – Vocals
Andreas Baesler – Vocals On “Dulces Falsos” & Duet Vocals On “Piece Of Candy”
Jürgen Breforth – Guitar
Dethy Borchardt – Guitar
Fabian Watermann – Bass
Axel Kruse – Drums

Connect with MAD MAX:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/madmax.legacy.band 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/madmaxgermanycom 

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MADMAXLEGACY 

Website | https://madmax-germany.com 

Source: C Squared Music