VAN HALEN: What's Old Is New Again

It seems as though the second "new" song Van Halen posted Wednesday, "Blood and Fire," isn't so new. Diehard VH fans say it's based on the 1984 song "Ripley," which Eddie Van Halen wrote for the Cameron Crowe film The Wild Life. That would mean that at least four songs on their new album, A Different Kind of Truth, might be re-workings of older tracks. The others are "She's the Woman," which they demoed in the mid-'70s; "Tattoo," which fans say is a re-working of "Down in Flames," a song they also performed in the '70s; and "Bullethead," is also reportedly an older song. No word on if "Stay Frosty," which debuted Wednesday night on the CBS show CSI, is new or old.

A Different Kind of Truth will be out on February 7th.

MOTLEY CRUE: Kickstart the Super Bowl

Motley Crue will star in a Super Bowl ad. They're featured playing "Kickstart Your Heart" in a spot for Kia that will air during the fourth quarter. The commercial, titled "Drive the Dream," will also feature Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima and MMA fighter Chuck Liddell. A teaser is on YouTube now, and the ad will also debut in theaters on February 2nd.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Born to App

Add Bruce Springsteen to the ever growing list of artists with their own apps. For $4.99, BRUCEfanatic allows fans of The Boss to scroll through historical and real-time set list data and manipulate it to come up with all kinds of interesting statistics. It's available for the iPhone, iPod, iTouch and iPad.

Springsteen starts his next tour on March 18th in Atlanta. His new album, Wrecking Ball, is out on March 6th.

BACHMAN & TURNER: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Former BTO bandmates Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, now known as Bachman and Turner, will be playing themselves on the big screen in Dog Fight. Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis star as North Carolina congressional candidates battling for the same seat, and Bachman and Turner perform "Takin' Care of Business" at the winner's celebration rally.

The film also stars John Lithgow, Dan Aykroyd and Dylan McDermott. It will be out this year.

JOURNEY: Who's Crying Now?

Lately it seems Journey is making more headlines off stage than on. First there was guitarist Neal Schon dating State Dinner crasher Michaele Salahi, followed by a nude photo of him posted on the 'Net. And now it's drummer Deen Castronovo's turn.

Castronovo was arrested last weekend in Keizer, Oregon after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. He's been charged with coercion, assault, criminal mischief, interfering with making a report and harassment. TMZreports that there may be an additional charge because he later wrestled the phone away from his girlfriend as she tried to call her father. Castronovo's bail was set at $52,000, but his spokesperson says, "It was a misunderstanding that should not have been escalated to such a level in the first place."

The 46-year-old Castronovo took over for Steve Smith in Journey in 1998.

IN OTHER NEWS

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson is racing in the Highway to Help car at this weekend's Rolex 24 -- the 24-hour race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. He's trying to raise $1 million for families affected by pediatric cancer. If you want to help, text 2232 to 501501 to donate $10 or visit HatcherFoundation.orgto make a contribution.

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen will be at the L.A. Fitness Expo tomorrow (Saturday) to meet fans and sign autographs. He'll be joined by his trainer, international Muay Thai kick-boxing champion coach Jean Carrillo. Collen and Carrillo have started a training program called Physical Mechanics, which will soon be followed by a book and DVD.

Joe Perry's wife Billie has echoed her husband sentiments regarding Steven Tyler's performance of the national anthem before the AFC Championship game last Sunday. She says, "I thought Steven sang the national anthem just the way we love to hear him sing. I don't understand all of the controversy." Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, who also defended Tyler, must have shown his dog the video because he tweets, "Gross! My dog just blew lunch all over me!"

Iggy Pop has been named the official ambassador for Record Store Day, April 21st. Pop says, "I got my name, my musical education and my personality all from working at a record store during my tender years... Clerks in these places became managers (like Brian Epstein), label heads (Jac Holzman - Elektra) and faces on album covers (like me)."

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