Eddie Van Halen's Guitar from the "Hot for Teacher" Video Could Sell for $3 Million.
One of the most iconic guitars of all time is hitting the auction block, and it'll probably end up selling for a lot of money.
Eddie's guitar from Van Halen's "Hot for Teacher" video . . . which he also used live throughout 1983 and '84 . . . is expected to sell for between $2 million and $3 million. The opening bid is $1.8 million.
Eddie gave the guitar to one of the band's drum techs when he retired in 1990 . . . but it has changed ownership several times since then. You can check out the listing at Sothebys.com.
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Metallica Is Hosting a Marching Band Competition for High Schools and Colleges.
Metallica is challenging high school and college-level marching bands to a competition using their music. Winners will receive instruments and equipment for their school's program.
Bands who enter will have access to the sheet music for 13 songs that Metallica has chosen . . . including "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "Fade to Black," and, of course, "Enter Sandman".
There are five different categories: Collegiate Division 1 ($75,000), Collegiate Division 2 and 3 ($40,000), High School ($15,000), and fan-voting categories for both collegiate and high school ($10,000 each).
Submissions will be narrowed down to five finalists by professional judges, with Metallica choosing the final prize winner. But favorite fan winners will be chosen by fan voting.
Bands must send in their video submissions by November 16th, and voting starts on the 17th. Winners will be announced on December 1st. For more information, head over to MetallicaMarchingBand.com.
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Billy McFarland said Fyre Festival 2 is in the works.
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Legal experts say Steven Tyler's "legal guardianship" defense in his underage sex lawsuit is INSANE.
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Avenged Sevenfold Unveils Their Own Ticketing System.
Avenged Sevenfold is the latest band to have enough of the ticketing system. We just told you that legendary rockers The Who have given up touring in the US due to skyrocketing prices. Well, now, Avenged has announced they’re playing by their own rules to help ensure fans get access to their shows.
The band has announced “TicketPass,” which is their own “verification and rewards program” for all those who want to loosen the chains of the big ticket vendors. Avenged clarifies that the system will provide incentives for fans who consistently purchase band merchandise or tickets that will, in turn, help them access concert tickets early, among other things.
“If over the course of a year you have purchased a T-shirt, vinyl and been to four shows," explained the group. “We will be able to upgrade your 'TicketPass' and allow you to purchase tickets sooner than others who have not." This news comes at a convenient time, as the band launches their summer tour of North America on May 19th in Daytona, FL.
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A heavy metal streaming service called Thunderflix just launched. It costs $6.66 a month.
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