Jump back, what’s that sound? It’s Van Halen shredding its way to Rock Band 4. Van Halen’s classic hit “Panama” will be featured on the Rock Band 4 setlist, which is the first time the band is appearing in the franchise. The game launches October 6th on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. “For years we’ve wanted to bring Van Halen’s music to Rock Band,” says Harmonix CEO Steve … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
‘VAN HALEN RISING’: The VHND Review
Greg Renoff’s Forthcoming Book on Van Halen's Formative Years a Mammoth Achievement Let us guess — you're one of those people who thinks they know everything about Van Halen, right? You don't. At least not until you've read "Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal," the forthcoming book by historian and self-proclaimed Van Halen … [Read more...]
Van Halen at Jones Beach: Best Photos & Video From Second Night!
Van Halen had Nikon at Jones Beach Theater jumping on Saturday night. The show was their second at the amphitheater last week. Promoters had added the additional concert earlier this year due to popular demand to see the popular California rockers. Watch their second Jones Beach show in it's entirety above. Photo galleries below. LIVE GALLERY: FAN GALLERY: (Keep … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Phenomenal First Night at Jones Beach!
Van Halen took the stage at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY Thursday night, (Aug 13th). We quote some of the Newsday.com review, by from David J. Criblez (former writer for The Inside VH magazine): In a nonstop two-hour performance, VH blazed through a well-balanced mix of classic rock hits ("Everybody Wants Some," "Runnin' With the Devil") and obscure fan faves … [Read more...]
The ‘VAN HALEN RISING’ Manifesto
This never before published photo of a 19-year-old Edward Van Halen was was taken by Elizabeth Wiley in her garage on Maiden Lane in Altadena around the spring of 1974. This is Van Halen pre-Michael Anthony. Mark Stone was still the bassist. VH was now a quartet, as their keyboard player had just left band. This photo captures the young band rehearsing, as they did four hours … [Read more...]
Alex Van Halen’s 2015 Ludwig Classic Maple Drum Set (PHOTOS)
Ludwig presents a behind the scenes photo tour of Alex Van Halen's 2015 Ludwig Classic Maple Drum Set! A huge thank you to Ludwig for giving this rare glimpse of Alex's "Heavy Artillery"! Check out Ludwig-drums.com and their Facebook page, which is where these are from. … [Read more...]
Van Halen Rocks Hartford! (Video, Photos, Review)
Van Halen played the Xfinity Center Tuesday night in Hartford, CT. Video and photo galleries are below. UPDATED 8/14/15 with Fan Review: To All At VHND, I took in the show last night with my brother in law who, got to see Van Halen blow Sabbath off the stage back in the day. We were fortunate to have two great seats in the fourth row on Eddie’s side which was fantastic! … [Read more...]
Watch Foo Fighter Taylor Hawkins Cover Van Halen — Back in High School!
The folks at Loudwire discovered a video of 15-year-old Taylor Hawkins — future drummer of the Foo Fighters — rocking the drumkit on a cover of Van Halen’s “Panama” as part of a High School Battle of the Bands competition in Laguna Beach, Calif. Loudwire writes: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has been known to rock Van … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s Epic Night in Holmdel: Photos, Videos
Van Halen's performance Sunday night (Aug 9th) in Holmdel, NJ at the PNC Bank Arts Center was unique in that Eddie broke out the EVH STAR guitar — it's first onstage appearance! David Lee Roth dedicated the song "Ice Cream Man" to Frank Gifford, the football and broadcasting great who died Sunday at the age of 84. (See the video below). "One of my heroes, Frank Gifford, died … [Read more...]
Van Halen Party in Toronto!
Van Halen put on an EPIC show at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Friday night! Tons of live and fan photos below... LIVE GALLERY FAN GALLERY Unchained Hot For Teacher Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love (partial) … [Read more...]
‘VAN HALEN RISING’ is Coming!
Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal is a new book coming this October that solely focuses on Van Halen’s incredible rise during the ‘70s. We have an advance copy, and trust us — this book is absolutely loaded with wild and interesting details on Van Halen’s beginnings that even the most knowledgeable fans have never heard. It's … [Read more...]
Van Halen Tonight in London, Ontario!
Van Halen Invades Canada! They played the Western Fair District in London, Ontario on Wednesday, August 5th. Videos and photo galleries below. LIVE GALLERY: FAN GALLERY: Drop Dead Legs Unchained Hot For Teacher Eddie's Solo (partial) Feel Your Love Tonight: … [Read more...]