Versailles Records will issue Panama: A Millennium Tribute To VAN HALEN tomorrow, November 21st.

The album (artwork pictured) features current/former members of HANOI ROCKS, SKID ROW, LILLIAN AXE, DIO, SAIGON KICK, AEROSMITH, ROUGH CUTT, ZEBRA, RIOT, THE ACE FREHLEY BAND, RAT RACE CHOIR, DANGEROUS TOYS, DERRINGER, AXIS, BLACK SABBATH, NEAR LIFE EXPERIENCE and WORLD WAR III among others, as well as RICHARD KENDRICK, BRAD STEMPLE, HOT FOR TEACHER, 5150, JET BLACK JOY, MARKO PUKKILA, THE SLASHTONES, RANDY CANTOR, AMERICAN DOG, RECKLESS FORTUNE and CHRIS HEAVEN.

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Liverpool could cement its reputation as the European 'Capital of Culture' next year with a live performance by the two surviving Beatles.

The city has been given the honour by the European Commission, and organisers for the opening ceremony reveal that Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Star could reunite for the first time since the mid-sixties.

This year's European Capital for Culture is Patras in Greece, with year-long festivities including street festivals, music and art events, literary and scientific works. The aim is to "contribute to bringing the peoples of Europe together".

Speaking this week, event organisers reveal McCartney is as good as signed up for the opening ceremony, and could persuade Starr to join him in honouring his home city.

"It's already expected that Sir Paul will be involved but to get Ringo to join him on stage would be the icing on the cake," a source reveals.

"It would certainly be a massive coup and quite emotional for people of a certain age to see the two surviving Beatles performing together in their home city for the first time since the mid-sixties."

Source Soundgenerator

Michael Schenker Group (MSG)'s website has issued the following message:

"MSG back at Fujiyama! After a six year absence, Japan again was ready to rock! All shows were sold out and the venues were packed. The air was filled with rock n' roll and the crowed roared like the devil himself. Wherever Michael and his band got in action with the audience it became a great success. Michael's playing was sharp and exact during all shows. MSG presented themselves as a great union and the crowd gave applause wherever it was possible.

On November 17th, (2nd show in Tokyo) Michael's suffered from health conditions, so poor, so he had to leave stage. He felt he had to do so because he couldn´t give the audience what they prefer: sharp playing right out of Michael's heart.

All members of MSG, including Michael were very sad about this situation, so they promised to come back to Japan in February 2007 (including an extra show in Tokyo for all ticket owners of November 17th) to say Thank You to all the understanding fans!

So stay tuned. We'll be back soon!!!!!! Also other gigs in Asia have been planned for 2007. MSG knows about the great friendship to these fans!!!! Thank you so much!!!! MSG only make sense, because you believe in us! That makes us strong and proud! Now, MSG is still in Bangkok and the people are giving them a warm reception. So, “let it roll!!!!!!”

Source MSG