On this day in 1978, Van Halen's debut album was released! Van Halen's magnificent 1978 self-titled debut album simultaneously rewrote the rules of rock guitar and hard rock in general. It's one of those rare debut albums — think The Doors, Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced, Led Zeppelin— that simply announces itself. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen redefines what the electric … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
Broncos/Van Halen Parody of ‘Panama’ — ‘Omaha’
In light of the Broncos playing the Super Bowl, here's "Panama" with a Broncos twist! Denver artist Christopher C. Romero does a cover/parody of Van Halen’s ‘Panama’ with a Broncos spin to it. ‘Omaha’ is enough to get you pumped for this Sunday’s game. Good luck trying to get it out of your head…. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s New Website & ‘The Roth Show’ Launched
David Lee Roth's new official website is now live, located at the new domain, DavidLeeRoth.NET Also, his Facebook & Twitter are back. Watch the NEW episode of ‘The Roth Show' below: … [Read more...]
Schecter Guitar’s Conversation with Michael Anthony
Schecter Guitars recently sat down with Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Chicken Foot and The Circle to discuss his new Schecter endorsement and custom shop production series signature line. Watch the video above. Shop Mad Anthony shirts & hot sauce … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth’s New Website & ‘The Roth Show’ Coming Soon
Here's an exclusive update & photo we just received from David Lee Roth: He's got a brand new website at his new domain, DavidLeeRoth.net, which will launch February 7th (Super Bowl Sunday). Also, a new episode of 'The Roth Show' launches that day! … [Read more...]
Video: Van Halen Fan Crashes Stage – Gets Treated Great!
Usually, when a fan crashes the stage of a rock concert, things don't go quite like the fan planned. Well, the stars must have been aligned just right for this fan, who jumped on stage during a Van Halen concert during their 1991-1992 tour, in support of 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge.' … [Read more...]
Video: Guitar World Takes a Look at the New EVH Products
Guitar World stopped by the EVH booth at NAMM to check out all of the new products for 2016, including the Wolfgang Tour Relic Replica, the Wolfgang USA in a new Ivory finish and several new colors for the Wolfgang Special and Wolfgang Standard guitars. In the video below, EVH Product Development Manage Matt Brown first discusses the standout features and new finishes for … [Read more...]