Chickenfoot’s first single “Big Foot” premiers online today! On radio and iTunes Aug 1st, 2001. New album, “CHICKENFOOT III” out Sept 27, 2011. Listen here: Many CHICKENFOOT SHIRTS $5 OFF for a limited time! Click the banner above for exclusive official Chickenfoot merchandise at Van Halen Store.
Studio Encounter with Eddie Van Halen
July 28, 2011 206 Comments
Guitar legend Nuno Bettencourt was recently at Henson Studios to do some writing and mixing. Unbeknownst to him, his favorite rock band from his youth were secretly using the very same studios to record their upcoming album. Inspired by his chance encounter with Eddie Van Halen that day, Nuno wrote a story about it, which [...]
Van Halen Turbo-Pop
July 25, 2011 109 Comments
Here’s a tale from Van Halen’s 1979 “World Vacation” tour, from David Lee Roth’s autobiography “Crazy from The Heat”: Pretty soon, we were opening for bigger and bigger bands. In early ’79, we were playing at the Los Angeles Coliseum, some ninety thousand people, Aerosmith was top bill. And I had an idea of a [...]
Interview: Engineer Behind 5150 studios, George Saer
July 22, 2011 81 Comments
In the 25th episode of Pensado’s Place, the engineer behind Van Halen’s 5150 studios, George Saer, talks about his career and share insights about working with Eddie Van Halen. The Van Halen talk starts at 17:17 into it. A rare glimpse into the inner workings of the creative and recording process at 5150. With Van [...]
Video Interview: Michael Anthony
July 21, 2011 150 Comments
From BASS FRONTIERS: It is impossible to tell you how cool we feel to have this video interview with none other than Michael Anthony! Currently the bassist for supergroup Chickenfoot (with Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith, and Joe Satriani), but best known as a founding member of Van Halen, Michael is one of the most loved [...]
Top 10 Summertime Van Halen Songs
July 19, 2011 128 Comments
“Van Halen Asteriods” Game is Back!
July 15, 2011 74 Comments
A couple years ago, someone created a Van Halen video game that you could play online. ”Assteroidz, Diamond Dave Edition” is basically a Van Halenized Asteroids game, done in an endearing way that features David Lee Roth & Van Halen imagery and sound. The world stood still went the game went offline over a year ago, but [...]
Van Halen Update 7/13/11
July 13, 2011 239 Comments
The return of Van Halen draws near, but the details are still unclear. The Van Halen News Desk wades through all the rumors on the ‘net so you don’t have to! Here’s this week’s news/rumors on Van Halen: 1) ALBUM & TOUR RUMORS: Melodicrock.com reports that a “known and trusted source close to ground zero” [...]
“Chickenfoot III” Details, Track Listing Revealed
July 13, 2011 112 Comments
Chickenfoot – Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar – Announce More Details Including Track Listing and Correct Album Name “Chickenfoot III” for Much Anticipated Forthcoming Album Due Out September 27th From eOne Music “Chickenfoot III” Follows Up a Debut Award-Winning Gold Album and a Successful Cross Country Tour LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2011 [...]
Chickenfoot “Big Foot” Teaser & Michael Anthony Interview
July 12, 2011 114 Comments
UPDATED: A longer teaser of “Big Foot” has been added. Attention Foot Soldiers…Get Your Boots On! The First Single “BIG FOOT” release date 08.02.11 CHICKENFOOT III album release date on 09.27.11. Michael Anthony talked to MusicRadar.com about basses, amps, and background vocals on Chickenfoot’s upcoming album. Anthony said that his vocals are featured more prominently [...]
Hot for Waldo
July 11, 2011 65 Comments
A look back at David Lee Roth’s Solo Career
July 8, 2011 155 Comments
From Sleaze Roxx: Unauthorized “80′s With David S. Grant Presents: David Lee Roth Six chart topping albums as one of the biggest bands in the world (Van Halen), a messy break-up, and a rumored reunion? This is a different story. Today, a look at the paramedic, talk-radio host, and one of the biggest personalities from [...]
