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Never Seen Photos & Excerpts From ‘VAN HALEN RISING’ (Exclusive Preview)

by VHND — updated September 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

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It’s an exciting time to be a Van Halen fan! This week, the people who pre-ordered Van Halen Rising are receiving their copies. And we’re hearing nothing but praise for the book!

For those who haven’t ordered yet, here’s our exclusive preview. Enjoy this look inside the book!

You can get the book RIGHT NOW, only through VanHalenStore.com. (Other book retailers will get it sometime soon, but VanHalenStore.com is the only place that has them in stock and shipping now). And you can chose to order an author signed copy at no extra charge! Don’t miss out, order yours now!

For those who have the book, feel free to comment on how you like it so far.

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Van_Halen_Rising_360Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal is the new book coming this October that solely focuses on Van Halen’s incredible rise during the ‘70s. 

Trust us — this vivid and energetic history of Van Halen’s legendary early years is absolutely loaded with wild and interesting details on Van Halen’s beginnings that even the most knowledgeable fans have never heard. It’s a MUST-HAVE.

You can get the book RIGHT NOW, only through VanHalenStore.com. (Other book retailers will get it sometime soon, but VanHalenStore.com is the only place that has them in stock and shipping now). And you can chose to order an author signed copy at no extra charge! Don’t miss out, order yours now!

More about ‘Van Halen Rising’:

  • ‘VAN HALEN RISING’ is Coming! [Book description]
  • The ‘VAN HALEN RISING’ Manifesto [The author’s promise to readers]
  • Van Halen Rising: The VHND Review
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