The third VAN HALEN frontman, Gary Cherone has commented on the band's upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Despite the fact that the former EXTREME singer fronted VAN HALEN for nearly three years, and performed on 1998's "Van Halen III", Cherone won't be coming to the Hall of Fame ceremony.

Commented Cherone: "It was only a matter of time before the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recognized one of the greatest and most influential rock bands of all time, whose guitar player changed the course of rock 'n roll! Congratulations to my friends Alex [Van Halen], Eddie [Van Halen], Michael [Anthony], Dave [Lee Roth] and Sammy… The mighty VAN HALEN! An incredible honor.

"To answer the few fans who are wondering whether I should, or shouldn't, be included. While yes, I was a small part of their history, I was certainly not a part of their legend, and that is what WE, the fans, are celebrating!"

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RUSH will release its new studio album, "Snakes & Arrows", on May 1 via Atlantic.

A short audio sample of the CD's first single, "Far Cry", can be found at this location. The single is set to go for radio adds on March 13.

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The L.A. GUNS version featuring Tracii Guns on guitar, Jeremy Guns on bass, Chad Stewart on drums and Paul Black on vocals has posted its brand new single, "I Do", at its MySpace page. Also available is a live version of "I Do", taken from the "The Riff Hits The Fan" CD. Both songs are available for download for 99 cents each at this location.

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