2011

Sammy Hagar: Dance of the Electric Hummingbird “A Must-Read for Redheads”

December 3, 2011 130 Comments

Here’s something different! There’s a newly released book which Sammy Hagar calls “A MUST-READ for Redheads.”

“DANCE OF THE ELECTRIC HUMMINGBIRD: An Ordinary Woman’s Accidental Journey to Enlightenment, the Supernatural, and Rock Star Sammy Hagar” by Pat Walker. The original cover artwork is by Aaron Hagar.

“Pat Walker takes to heart the same type of messages I try to relate through my music and my life—go out and seek your dreams, don’t ever give up, celebrate your life and every part of who you are. I know Pat’s journey of mystical transformations will inspire you. Enjoy the journey.”

—SAMMY HAGAR

Wandering into a bar in Mexico with her husband, Pat Walker is hoping to enjoy a rock concert by a

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Van Halen Never Slated to Appear on the Grammys – Mystery Band Was The Beach Boys All Along!

December 1, 2011 312 Comments

Today we are hearing some very interesting things that explains why, to the disappointment of many fans, Van Halen didn’t appear at the Grammy nominations concert last night. There’s a pretty good reason for this, and it’s that Van Halen wasn’t the mystery band in the first place! Immediately after the show last night, the [...]

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Duped By The Grammys?

November 30, 2011 473 Comments

Rampant rumors have Van Halen making an appearance at the Grammy Nominations Concert tonight to announce their forthcoming album and tour. It was the Grammy’s themselves who started the rumor. Yet some of our sources have been telling us that they can’t confirm the rumored appearance, and others have flat out told us that it [...]

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Readers of Rolling Stone Select Ten Favorite Van Halen Songs

November 30, 2011 167 Comments

Rolling Stone just released another Van Halen related Top Ten List. This list, however, was put together by their readers, so it’s not merely one person’s opinion, or a small group’s opinions, but rather, a list of what rock fans, in general, think about Van Halen songs. (Or at least what RollingStone.com readers think, in [...]

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“Edward Van Halen: A Definitive Biography” Now In Stock & Shipping

November 27, 2011 18 Comments

A new, incredible Van Halen book has just been released and is now in stock & shipping at VanHalenStore.com – Edward Van Halen: A Definitive Biography. This is it! The definitive and very detailed biography of the most famous and influential living guitarist. VanHalenStore.com proclaims this book to be one of the few MUST-HAVE books [...]

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Sammy Hagar Debuts “Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum”

November 27, 2011 72 Comments

Sammy Hagar Debuts his Maui Rum Hagar was at the Hard Rock Honolulu last week, promoting his new spirit, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, distilled on Maui. It is currently available for sale only in Hawaii, but Hagar plans to expand distribution to the rest of the U.S. starting in Spring 2012. Also, he says, plans are in the works to create a pineapple-infused rum and an aged dark rum.

Click “READ THE REST” for the rest of the story, including video.

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Van Halen Hoodies & Beanies

November 24, 2011 30 Comments

Keep Warm & Look Cool in Van Halen Hoodies & Beanies! Van Halen Winter Gear is in such demand that Van halen Store has created a new apparel category, Hoodies & Beanies. Frankenstein Guitar w/ Stars Zip Hoodie $59.95 sizes M, L, XL, XXL Women’s Vintage Eagle Hoodie $55 sizes S, M, L Vintage Eagle [...]

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Photo Gallery: Eddie Van Halen Guitar World Covers Throughout the Years

November 23, 2011 136 Comments

From Guitar World: We recently asked you to guess which artist has made the most Guitar World cover appearances. You guessed Jimi Hendrix — but the correct answer is none other than Eddie Van Halen. Since 1981, Van Halen’s likeness has appeared on the cover of Guitar World 26 times. That beats runner-up Jimmy Page [...]

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Gear Spotlight: EVH Gear

November 22, 2011 54 Comments

From Guitar World:

Recently, Chris Cannella from Fender stopped by Guitar World HQ to demonstrate some of the gems from Fender’s EVH line.

In the following video, Chris gives us the low down on the new 5150 III 50-watt head.

Click READ THE REST below to view videos of showing off the features of a variety of EVH Wolfgang models, including the Special, Special Hardtail, Hardtail and Custom models.

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Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Updates Giant Guitar To Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstrat

November 21, 2011 191 Comments

. From Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood at Universal CityWalk’s Facebook: If you haven’t noticed all the great changes at HRC Universal, it is about time for you to come visit. Our patio’s and entry were remodeled this summer, but the sweetest change of all is now complete. Our giant guitar has been updated to a [...]

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Photo: Van Halen At The Roxy With New Record Label Interscope

November 17, 2011 508 Comments

Van Halen with Interscope executives at The Roxy. November 14, 2011.

. Van Halen is up to something… This Monday morning the VHND received emails from multiple sources saying that Van Halen was having their gear delivered to the famous ROXY club in Los Angeles that very day, complete with fake palm trees from Dave’s house. The band was to shoot a video at the famous [...]