• So everyone seems to have something to say, even Gary Cherone, about Van Halen at the moment. Dear Gary and Sammy (and Michael-even though you have been quiet) YOU ARE BETTER OFF WERE YOU ARE.
• Iron Maiden are returning to Dallas in the heat of August at-you guessed it-Starplex. Apparently this is another of what they are calling the "History of Iron Maiden" tour. Unfortunately Alice Copper is playing some of the early bills but not Bid D. 
• The remaining members of Pantera have been offered a huge sum of money for a one-off reunion with  "special" guest guitarists (rumored to be Zakk Wylde). Vinnie has basically gone and told them to stick it. No Dime, No Pantera.
• Public Image Ltd. are set to release their first album in 20 years....
• Rocklahoma ain't what is used to be, not that it's a bad lineup-just not what it started as.