For those not on twitter or Instagram, here's what Eddie just posted: Racing With Alex, Guess Who Won! #cars #Racing #music #Rock #vanhalen … [Read more...]
Gettin’ ready to turn ISIS into WASWAS
Father and son having some fun on a Sunday! Wolf Van Halen posted to Instagram tonight: "We out here gettin' ready to turn ISIS into WASWAS." … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Hangs with a Harem of 16 Beautiful Women
You may be cool, but you'll never be David Lee Roth-hanging-with-a-harem-of-sixteen-beautiful-women cool. He may not be doing the splits 16 feet in the air off a drum riser, but even after all these years, David Lee Roth still knows how to make an eye-popping entrance. The New York Post reported today that the Van Halen frontman was seen staying frosty at Standard Hollywood … [Read more...]
‘Hot For Creature’ Van Halen Spoof by Robot Chicken
Remember the Van Halen spoof shown on Robot Chicken a few years ago? Watch 'Hot For Creature' above, in all it's glory. So many instances of Van Halen references found in pop culture! About Robot Chicken: Robot Chicken is Adult Swim's long-running stop-motion animated homunculus of a sketch show. Witness sex, violence and 80's toy references collide through fan-favorite … [Read more...]
30 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar Releases ‘I Never Said Goodbye’ with Eddie Van Halen on Bass
One year after the success of 5150, Sammy Hagar momentarily stepped outside of Van Halen to fulfill his contract with Geffen — he owed them one album as part of a deal made between Geffen and Warner Brothers when the vocalist joined Van Halen. To fulfill his obligation, Hagar kicked around the idea of recording a live album with various musicians and made up of some of his … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Talks Van Halen Reunion Wishes
Rolling Stone magazine recently asked a series of questions to the former Van Halen front man for their ‘Last Word’ interview series. Sammy Hagar commented on a series of topics like the best and worst parts of success, parenting, turning 70, James Brown, what he thinks of Donald Trump, a possible Van Halen reunion, and more. Here's the Van Halen content: Have you spoken to … [Read more...]
Unearthed Van Halen! ‘Dance the Night Away’ Alternate Vocal Mix!
This is amazing! Listen to an ALTERNATE TAKE of Van Halen's pop masterpiece, "Dance the Night Away'"! This is the first time an alternate Van Halen take has ever publicly leaked. Stuff like this would make up an incredible box set, with alternate versions and unreleased songs. This is what other bands release for their fans, and this is what people want from Van Halen. … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Attends ‘Walk LA’ Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Two months ago, Michael Anthony publicly shared the tragic news that he lost his newborn grandson from heart complications. Last Saturday, Michael took part in the “Walk L.A.” event for Children’s Hospital L.A. with his family, in order to support the hospital that did so much for his grandson, and continues to serve the health needs of many other children. As fans … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Responds to the Book
David Lee Roth gave the Van Halen News Desk an exclusive quote in response to the new Van Halen book: In response to the inevitable inquiries and rumors compelled. In advance; Answer No. 1: Yes Answer No. 2: Probably Answer No. 3: My lawyer says I can't remember. What a long great trip it's been, stay frosty. Dave (Allegedly) That concludes his statement to the … [Read more...]
Thinking of my Dad on Father’s Day
Edward Van Halen posted the following on Facebook today: "Thinking of my Dad on Father's Day and how much fun Alex and I had recording with him!" For more on Ed and Al's father, see our article Jan Van Halen's Story. … [Read more...]
What Was It Like to Spend Months on the Road With Van Halen?
Van Halen's then-manager Noel E. Monk backstage with band's equipment in 1984 LA Weekly has an interview with former Van Halen manager Noel Monk. Here's an excerpt from the full interview with Matt Wake: Former Van Halen manager Noel E. Monk writes about this steep ascension in his new book, Runnin’ with the Devil. Although Monk hadn’t heard a note of Van Halen’s music when … [Read more...]
Book Excerpt: ‘Runnin’ with the Devil’
Can't wait for a taste what's in Van Halen manager Noel Monk's forthcoming book? Check out the entire prologue now – exclusively on the Van Halen News Desk! Runnin' with the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen is being released in next week, on June 13th! It' the new tell-all book written by Noel … [Read more...]