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Apr 2000 Snippets
Zloz Interview

Apr 8, 2000 - The folks at the DLR Army have done it again! Click here to read their exclusive interview with the premier rock photographer, Neil Zlozower. If you see a great photo of Van Halen from the early years, chances are it was taken by Zloz.

VH Tribute

Apr 16, 2000 - The latest Van Halen tribute album was released on March 6 in Japan and Europe. If you haven't already picked it up via import, you will be able to buy it locally (in the USA) from April 18. Click on the album cover below to order it from CDNOW.

Van Halen Tribute 2000

Ray Luzier Joins The Nixons

Apr 24, 2000 - Ray Luzier, drummer on David Lee Roth's 1998 album DLR Band and 1999 tour has joined alternative rock band The Nixons. Best known for their 1995 hit Sister, the band is currently touring across the USA. For more information, check out The Nixons Official Site.

Video featuring Ray with The Nixons

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April 2000 News Archive
VHND Readers Poll: Dave Is Back

April 3, 2000 - Thanks to the 23,794 people who participated in our latest Van Halen poll. The following question was asked: Do you believe the rumoured Van Halen/David Lee Roth reunion will happen? The result was a landslide, and shows the current optimism amongst the die-hard fans.

VHND.COM Poll
Do you believe the rumoured Van Halen/David Lee Roth reunion will happen?
  
Yes (16541)

70%

  
No (7253)

30%

Total Votes: 23794
FINAL RESULTS

If you haven't already, check out the latest additions to the rumour file section of the site (scroll down and right). Send in your rumours if you don't see them listed.

Showbiz gossip columns are still buzzing with the Van Halen reunion rumours. This article from the Orange County Register focuses on the much anticipated Van Halen and Supremes reunions. It quotes New York concert industry analyst Bob Grossweiner as follows: "They've already booked 10 stadiums, but who knows with those guys? They don't talk to each other half of the time."

April 1 passed by without an announcement. This article from the "page six" gossip column of the New York Post was as close as we got. It quotes David Lee Roth: "We've been holed up in Indianapolis, trying to keep a lid on this. We're getting ready for a monster tour." Keep in mind the publishing date: April Fools Day.

The wait continues...


New Hagar Album Due Later This Year

Cabo Wabo Cantina

April 17, 2000 - While Van Halen and David Lee Roth fans wait to see if the reunion rumours have any merit, Sammy Hagar is getting on with the job. Last Friday saw the official launch of Sammy's new web site, cabowabo.com

The site features information about Sammy's Cabo Wabo cantina (formerly co-owned with Van Halen), his own brand of tequila, and his new line of apparel.

On the recording front, Sammy is currently recording a new album. His official site reports that the initial plan was to record two songs for a planned anthology. Apparently Sammy liked the songs so much he has decided to keep going and make a whole new album. Tentatively titled "Ten Thirteen", the aim is to have the album released around the time of Sammy's 53rd birthday (October 13, 2000).


Sammy's World Record Attempt

Cabo Wabo Tequila

April 27, 2000 - Sammy Hagar and an army of drinkers are planning to break the world record for the most shots consumed at one time. The world record attempt will take place on Cinco de Mayo (May 5) at Sammy's Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Fittingly, the record attempt will be made using Sammy's own Cabo Wabo Tequila. The Red Rocker will also play three shows at the club with his band on May 2, 4 and 6.

The recording of Hagar's next album at his home studio is progressing well. Four songs have been recorded so far, and are being shopped to various labels. MCA dropped Hagar after the Red Voodoo album, allegedly due to poor sales. This is a surprise, considering the album sold 317,486* copies. Marching To Mars sold 344,991* copies.

* Sales stats courtesy of Sound Scan - current at January 18, 2000.

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01/08: antiMUSIC
12/07: MJ Message
10/30: Melodicrock
10/13: KNAC.COM
8/23: KNAC.COM
8/09: HardKnockz
8/01: Miss Truth
7/24: Hard Radio
7/24: Mtl. Hammer
7/24: Metal Edge
7/18: HardKnockz
7/15: NY DailyNews
7/13: Melodic Rock
6/12: Miss Truth
6/07: Miss Truth
5/20: Rolling Stone
5/16: KNAC.COM
5/10: DLR Army
5/02: Melodic Rock
5/02: KLOS
4/03: Chicago S-T
4/02: Orange C-R
4/01: NY Post
3/31: ChartAttack
3/30: WMMS
3/24: Daily Breeze
2/29: Allstar
2/25: Miss Truth
2/22: Miss Truth
2/14: NAMM Review
2/14: HardRadio
2/14: KNAC.COM
2/09: KNAC.COM
1/31: Sonicnet
1/31: KNAC.COM
1/31: Jam!
1/28: Rolling Stone
1:28: Launch
1/27: Allstar
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