Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen have recently set up official Myspace pages. Official Facebook and Twitter pages are coming soon. Van Halen Official Myspace Eddie Van Halen Official Myspace Eddie's first blog message: Hello!!! Current mood: artistic Category: Life Hey there, This is my first foray on MySpace. Just wanted to say hi and let you know what has … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2009
Video: Wolfgang at the Oakwood School 2009 Arts Fair
Here's some unexpected footage of Wolfie Van Halen rockin out with some friends at the Oakwood School 2009 Arts Fair. Cover of Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle," Performed by (left to right) Ethan Young, Sam Kauffman, Wolfie Van Halen, Newman Wolf. Wolfie sings and plays guitar: Cover of "Last Resort" by Papa Roach. Wolfie on guitar: … [Read more...]
Music DVD Review: Van Halen – Live: Right Here, Right Now
From BlogCritics.org: As we all know, Van Halen parted ways with their flamboyant original frontman David Lee Roth in 1985 and almost immediately regrouped with the already rising superstar Sammy Hagar firmly at the helm. "Van Hagar's" 1986 debut album, 5150, was a massive success, becoming the band's first #1 album on the Billboard charts, and spawning three hit … [Read more...]
Classic Rock Magazine’s ‘100 Greatest Guitarists’ Collectable EVH cover
From Classic Rock Magazine: The New Issue Of Classic Rock Goes On Sale Today …And it comes with four massively collectible covers! The September edition of Classic Rock is now on sale. It’s a special collector’s edition featuring the 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time, as chosen by the 100 greatest living guitarists. Inside the issue you’ll discover more six-string … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot – “Soap On A Rope” Music Video
Chickenfoot's second full-length music video for the song "Soap On A Rope" off their debut self-titled album. Check out the CHICKENFOOT merchandise … [Read more...]
Chad Smith on Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot futures
From the full interview with Chad Smith on MusicRadar.com, posted today: Chickenfoot excerpt: And what about Chickenfoot? After you do the Chili Peppers, are you going to do another record? "Absolutely! We're having so much fun and it's gone so well - there's no reason not to continue with Chickenfoot. That's something I want to make very clear: Chickenfoot isn't a … [Read more...]
Upcoming Eddie Van Halen appearance on ‘Two And A Half Men’
From Daemon's TV: Check out a first look at the TWO AND A HALF MEN Season 7 premiere airing Monday, Sept. 21 (9:00-9:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.. The first episode is titled "818JKLPUZO" and guest stars Emmanuelle Vaugier and none other than Eddie Van Halen. Episode Synopsis: TWO AND A HALF MEN Season 7 - Charlie (Charlie Sheen) bumps into Mia (Emmanuelle … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar: Chickenfoot in-concert DVD coming
In a recent interview, Sammy Hagar says that Chickenfoot has been filming gigs for an in-concert DVD. From Best of WNY: Concert Preview: CHICKENFOOT Toronto Sound Academy Wednesday August 5th Interview: SAMMY HAGAR STRUTIN' THEIR STUFF.... With a mini Club trek & European tour under their belt HAGAR, SATRIANI, SMITH & ANTHONY better known as CHICKENFOOT are … [Read more...]
Juliette Lewis Wants To Be David Lee Roth—Watch Her Cover Van Halen
From Filter Magazine: Juliette Lewis' Five Most Influential Albums by Tamara Vallejos Tuesday we shared the first part of our interview with independent film actress and rock musician Juliette Lewis, in which she commented on the five most influential films in her life. Today, after much thought and inner-debate, she reveals the five albums that have similarly … [Read more...]
Interview with Les Paul and Eddie Van Halen from 1986
Back in 1986, Edward Van Halen and Les Paul had the pleasure of meeting each other at the opening of Guitar Center in Los Angeles. Thankfully, the long talk that they had together that night was recording and transcribed. Enjoy. From UltimateGuitar.com: Rock Chronicles. 1980s: Les Paul By Steven Rosen In 1986, Guitar Center opened the RockWalk, their version of … [Read more...]
New Chickenfoot T-shirts, Behind-The-Scenes Video, Tourdates
Behind-The-Scenes Video: Joe, Chad, Mike and Sammy descend on London for their Summer European 2009 tour. New RED, WHITE & GRAY Chickenfoot shirts! The fans asked for more Chickenfoot t-shirts in different colors, and the 'Foot delivered! Officially Licensed Available exclusively at Van Halen Store SIZES: Small through 4XL in all colors. ALL Sizes & … [Read more...]
Heaven & Hell Guitarist Tony Iommi To Undergo Hand Surgery
An Eddie Van Halen mention from Metal Underground: Tony Iommi, best known as the guitarist of Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell, has revealed in a recent interview that he will soon be undergoing some important surgery on his hand. Some excerpts from the interview read as follows: Q: Do you know what you’re doing after this US run? A: "After this US run, yes, we’re … [Read more...]