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. … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
Studio Encounter with Eddie Van Halen
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 he contributed to the upcoming hardcover photo book, … [Read more...]
Van Halen Turbo-Pop
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 way to make an entrance, having gone down to the stadium to see … [Read more...]
Interview: Engineer Behind 5150 studios, George Saer
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 Halen working on a new album right now, it's a good time to … [Read more...]
Video Interview: Michael Anthony
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 and revered rock bassists out there. Period. If nothing … [Read more...]
“Van Halen Asteriods” Game is Back!
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 it's now back! Enjoy! Click here to Play! … [Read more...]
Van Halen Update 7/13/11
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" says that Van Halen's US tour will commence in NOVEMBER and that it … [Read more...]
“Chickenfoot III” Details, Track Listing Revealed
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 … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot “Big Foot” Teaser & Michael Anthony Interview
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 … [Read more...]
Hot for Waldo
Breaking News, VH fans - Waldo has been found! We finally found the answer to the one question the whole world wants to know: Whatever happened to Waldo after graduation? The "Waldo" in this video is actually solo artist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Keith Kessinger. … [Read more...]
A Look Back At David Lee Roth’s Solo Career
From Sleaze Roxx: Unauthorized '80's With David S. Grant Presents: David Lee Roth (written in 2011) 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 eighties rock and roll. This is the … [Read more...]
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’
From UltimateClassicRock.com: David Lee Roth, ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ – Classic Album Review by: Matthew Wilkening . After Roth was, depending on who’s talking and what day it is, fired from or quit Van Halen following the world tour for their massive hit album ’1984,’ some people may have assumed that guitar pioneer Eddie Van Halen, his drummer-extraordinaire … [Read more...]