We just confirmed with a contact within the Van Halen camp that this info is indeed TRUE. In just over two months, Van Halen will perform in Australia on April 20th! Tickets go on sale Thursday! Van Halen and Billy Joel will headline Australia's Stone Music Festival April 20th and 21st. This will be the first time Van Halen performed there since 1998, and the first time ever … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Dissecting David Lee Roth’s Rolling Stone Interview
"I know what you're thinkin' What you're thinkin' is easy to see I know what you're dreamin' I have those same dreams" -David Lee Roth, "Me Wise Magic" lyrics, 1996 Van Halen fans got something very unexpected Tuesday, when Rolling Stone released their new interview with David Lee Roth. Roth is uncharacteristically open and sheds light on the current state of Van Halen, … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth on Michael Anthony: “One of the Greatest High Tenor Voices Ever”
David Lee Roth praised ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony Tuesday in an interview with Rolling Stone: "But Ed has his own vision, I’m assuming. We haven’t really been able to speak about it and it’s a disappointment, just as not having a chance for a reunion of the original band. Clearly, vocals are every bit as much a component of success as a rhythm section or a guitar … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Vents About Van Halen’s Future (NEW Rolling Stone interview)
From Rolling Stone: . By Steve Baltin February 12, 2013 1:55 PM ET . David Lee Roth is unquestionably one of the most colorful and dynamic frontmen in the history of rock music – and that extends to his epic interviews as well. Diamond Dave may not say much these days, but when he decides to open up, very little is off limits. Last week Roth, who is doing a new … [Read more...]
Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Van Halen’s First Album
Today marks the 35th anniversary of Van Halen's first album, Van Halen, released February 10, 1978. VHND is celebrating the occasion with the unveiling of a BRAND NEW PAGE dedicated entirely to the album that changed rock 'n' roll forever. This page is full of everything there is to know about the album. Features include: the recording of the album, sales information, … [Read more...]
Couple In Jail After Heated “Slash VS. Van Halen” Argument
Ain't talkin' bout love! Cleveland's Sun Times reports: A couple was arrested after their argument over who was the greatest guitarist of all time became so heated that Motel 6 staff was forced to call the Brook Park police. The boyfriend was screaming on behalf of Slash, lead guitarist for Guns and Roses. The girlfriend was jumping for Eddie Van Halen, namesake of ’80s … [Read more...]
New Limited Edition 35th Anniversary Series of EVH Signature Effects
Dunlop is releasing aline of Limited Edition 35th Anniversary Series of EVH signature effects soon. Preorder them and save a bundle at VanHalenStore.com, who's offering them all at Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Official Press Release Coming Soon: EVH/Dunlop will be releasing the official press release for these items later this month, and we will be sure to feature the press … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind Of Truth’ Released One Year Ago Today
A year ago today, we all had a NEW VAN HALEN ALBUM we could finally sink our teeth into! Van Halen released their twelfth studio album “A Different Kind of Truth” on February 7, 2012. What were your first impressions? What was it like to hear all these new songs for the first time? Share your comments below. Related Pages: Van Halen: A Different Kind Of Truth – The VHND … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s Tokyo Hi-Power Style Radio Show
Diamond Dave took over the airwaves the other night in Tokyo. Listen to it below! David Lee Roth doesn't sit still. Hes' always busy, and lately he's cooking a lot of rice in Japan. He's been busy with his martial arts training. When Eddie Van Halen got sick last Summer, Dave sent him some well wishes from Japan. Around that time, he helped put together a Van Halen Japanese … [Read more...]
UPDATE: “The Studio Albums 1978-1984” NOT to be released in the U.S.
UPDATE 2/11/13: Last week, we announced that Warner Bros/Rhino were releasing 'Van Halen: The Studio Albums 1978-1984' on March 26th, 2013. This was to be a Limited Edition 6CD Set documents the band’s indelible history from their self-titled 1978 debut until the ‘1984’ album. What we reported was true at the time... it was to be released in the U.S. on 3/26/13 with a list … [Read more...]
The Roth Show, Episode 10: FM Underground Radio
Your host, David Lee Roth, discusses FM and Underground Radio as well as some of the great stations and disc jockeys from the era. … [Read more...]
Jump-start your week with the new JUMP Remix!
Posted today on David Lee Roths official website... the NEW REMIX of Van Halen's colossal #1 hit, JUMP! Dave calls it the Super Floor WHITENOIZE Remix. Whitenoize are famous remix DJs ... you can find their stuff on beatport.com ... their website is whitenoize.com Fair Warning: This is for people who thought the original "Jump" was too hard rock. This ain't rock 'n' roll at … [Read more...]