From 411mania.com: Apparently Van Halen is planning on releasing their first new album in over a decade next year. That is not all though, David Lee Roth, who has not appeared on a full Van Halen album since 1984, is in the studio recording with them. So, in recognition of this fairly exciting development, here are five things you didn't know about David Lee Roth. 1) … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2010
Michael Anthony Gets His Buzz On
From Peavey.com: As a founding member of the juggernaut Van Halen, Michael Anthony's supreme bass fretwork and effects-laden live solos kept the band steady for decades. Now the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer anchors the groove for Chickenfoot, the super-group with Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Red Hot Chili Pepper Chad Smith. They released their self-titled … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot on A.M.P.H.
The Chickenfoot guys took a break from recent recording sessions to talk a little about an obscure, yet effective, technique they are working with. Come learn a little about the A.M.P.F. technology and if you are up for it, share your own videos on how you can apply the A.M.P.F. system in your life! Wondering what else the guys have been up to? Well, Joe made a new … [Read more...]
Despite rampant rumors, still no official confirmation of new Van Halen album
The rumor mill went into overdrive today when Yahoo's top story on their homepage was about the new album that Van Halen is going to supposedly release next year. The story read, in part: 'Guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, released a statement saying, "[Van Halen] is currently in the studio recording an album with Roth that is due for … [Read more...]
Warner/Chappell Music says Van Halen will have an album out next year!
UPDATE: The press release shown below has been completely removed from the Warner/Chappell website. Van Halen has extended their agreement with Warner/Chappell Music, which is an American music publishing company, and a division of the Warner Music Group. The press release is below. The most important part to Van Halen fans is the very last sentence of the release: "The … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar sells remaining stake in Cabo Wabo Tequila
Sammy Hagar has sold his remaining stake in Cabo Wabo Tequila to Compari, the company that 80% of of it in 2008. Hagar still ownes the Cabo Wabo Cantinas. TradeNewsOnline.com: Campari Obtains Full Ownership Of Cabo Wabo Tequila Peter Zwiebach Posted: August 4, 2010 Italy’s Gruppo Campari has obtained full ownership of Cabo Wabo Tequila after acquiring the 20% stake … [Read more...]
“Light Up The Sky” cover by Yngwie Malmsteen, Dug Pinnick, Billy Sheehan & Vinnie Colaiuta
A great version of the Van Halen classic, "Light up the Sky," from the album A Tribute to Van Halen 2000. Featuring: Yngwie Malmsteen-Guitar Dug Pinnick (King's X)-Vocals Billy Sheehan (DLR, Mr.Big)-Bass Vinnie Colaiuta (Zappa, Jeff Beck etc.)-Drums The original version from Van Halen II: … [Read more...]
“Dance The Night Away” covered by Train and Butch Walker
Carlos Santana announced a while back that his upcoming covers album will include the Van Halen classic "Dance The Night Away" sung by Train's Pat Monahan. If you're wondering how that cover will sound, here's Train performing "Dance The Night Away" accompanied by Butch Walker in Westbury, NY this year: The original version: Santana's new album Guitar Heaven: The … [Read more...]
Gibson declares Van Halen “Top Guitar Album of All Time”
Van Halen’s debut album has been selected the Top Guitar Album Of All Time by Gibson.com. The guitar-manufacturer just announced their Top 50 Guitar Albums, as voted on by their editorial and writing staff, an all-star jury of guitarists and readers of the site. Van Halen II also made the list at #23. From Gibson.com: If you’re a music fan, you’ve probably seen … [Read more...]
New Sammy Hagar interviews
Three recent Sammy Hagar interviews: 1) Backstage at Common Ground with Span from Q106 (July 13th): 2) Lamont with 107.7 The Bone (San Francisco) at the Oakland Arena (July 23nd): 3) July 30th Interview with Las Vegas Review-Journal: Sammy Hagar: I've been to Cabo Wabo more than Jimmy Buffett's been to Margaritaville Posted by Doug Elfman Friday, Jul. 30, … [Read more...]