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New 5150 Baseball Tee

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Van Halen Store is stocking a new Eddie Van Halen 5150 baseball tee. It’s a traditional raglan style, featuring a white body with 3/4-length black sleeves. Tee features a distressed print 51 on the front and 50 on the back, along with an arched athletic print E. VAN HALEN. Each sleeve features three stars, each [...]

Sammy Hagar’s Birthday Bash 2010 Recap

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It was another ridiculously fun time down in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for Sammy Hagar’s Birthday Bash this year. As usual, the Wabos and Michael Anthony were there to partake in the festivities. On one day during the weeklong bash, a bunch of fans who were partying at a beach bar all day where pleasantly [...]

Sammy Joins Camp Freddy in San Francisco

From RedRocker.com: Sammy jammed with Camp Freddy at a private party this past Friday, October the 22nd, 2010. Sam is joined here by by Stevie Stevens (Billy Idol), Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, The Cult), Dave Navarro (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction), Matt Sorum (The Cult, Guns & Roses, Velvet Revolver), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, [...]

Michael Anthony Night

Michael Anthony will be on two VH1 shows this Saturday, Oct 23rd; Rock n’ Roll Fantasy Camp at 10 pm Eastern, & That Metal Show at 11 pm Eastern.

David Lee Roth’s Sister Creates Rockin’ Lullabyes

From Forbes.com: David Lee Roth, lead singer of Van Halen, used to be known as the only musical one in the Roth family. His sister, Lisa Roth, never really considered herself musically inclined. Ballet was as musical as shot got, until about three years ago. She was shopping for a baby gift, and couldn’t find anything [...]

Shine On, You Crazy Diamond

In honor of David Lee Roth’s 56th birthday last week, The Toilet Paper – Daily News for the Thinking Man – created a tribute. From TheToiletPaper.com: Sure there have been stronger voices, deeper lyrics penned by wiser souls, and less ornate attire sported onstage, but when it comes to being the greatest rock n’ roll [...]

Drummer Chad Smith Confirms He Won’t Be Able To Tour With Chickenfoot Next Year

From Roadrunnerrecords.com: Oct. 18, 2010 Drummer Chad Smith has confirmed to MusicRadar.com that he won’t tour with CHICKENFOOT next year in support of the band’s second album due to scheduling conflicts with his main group, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS. Although Smith plans on taking part in the recording sessions for CHICKENFOOT’s second album, he [...]

Happy Birthday David Lee Roth & Sammy Hagar!

The VHND wishes Happy Birthday to Dave Lee Roth (Oct 10th) and Sammy Hagar (Oct 13th).  We salute you both! VHND staff is currently down in Cabo celebrating Sammy’s annual Birthday Bash. Full report coming in a few days.

Van Halen May Tour in 2011

From Rolling Stone By Daniel Kreps Oct 05, 2010 Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Van Halen will return to the road in 2011 — or so said Live Nation Ticketmaster chairman Irving Azoff, in a meeting with analysts meant to show that the outlook for next year’s concert circuit will brighten. Van Halen, with David Lee Roth, [...]

“1980 Invasion” Rehearsal

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A very unique story from VHND reader, Chris Moore: “When I was in middle school & high school, I played in a band with Michael Anthony’s brother, Dennis. Dennis & I were very good friends and pretty much spent our time listening to Van Halen instead of doing homework(!). In early 1980, Van Halen was [...]

New Eddie Van Halen Striped Accessories: Bandanas, Beanies, & Neckties!

Awesome new EVH Accessories sporting the greatest graphics in the history of rock ‘n’ roll are now in stock at Van Halen Store: Bandana ($5.50) This red bandana covered with Eddie’s famous stripes screams “VAN HALEN!” 20″ square. 100% cotton. Beanie ($17.95) Keep warm and look cool in this 100% cotton black knit beanie with [...]