There are a lot of "reaction" videos online. But this is one of the better ones. This guy is funny! How long have you been a Van Halen fan? Years? Decades? Well, for the guy in this video, you can watch him become a Van Halen fan right before your naked steaming eyes. And it's a real treat! This guy, Shaq, posts videos of himself reacting to music videos, as he's seeing … [Read more...]
Van Halen ‘Uncovered’ Mashup
We've got a cool exclusive for ya ... guitarist Charlie Stinchcombe (aka “Liquid Charlie”) created a unique mashup for the readers of the Van Halen News Desk. This mashup is just for us die-hard fans, entitled "Van Halen UNcovered Mashup". With this one, Charlie tackles a few rarely (if ever?) covered songs, such as "Crossing Over," and others. Check it out below, and see if … [Read more...]
The Bird And The Bee’s Van Halen Tribute Album (Updated w/ more songs)
UPDATED 8/2/19 with more songs: The Bird And The Bee are releasing a Van Halen tribute album, and we are SUPER EXCITED about it! I was out shopping at a record store in 2006 when I heard their debut album playing in the background, and it stopped me in my tracks... I asked the clerk who it was, and I bought it on the spot. This was not rock and roll, but was something … [Read more...]
The Struts Cover (Van Halen’s Version?) of ‘Dancing In The Street’
The British rock foursome, The Struts, have released a cover of The Martha & the Vandellas original, "Dancing In The Street". And make no mistake - it's WAY more Van Halen than Vandellas. Listening to their cover, it almost makes you think that the only version of the song they were inspired to cover was Van Halen's take on the song. We think of the Van Halen version … [Read more...]
EVH Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Van Halen II with ’79 Bumblebee Tribute Guitar
A very exclusive limited edition of Eddie Van Halen's '79 Bumblebee guitar is now in production. EVH unveiled the new '79 Bumblebee tribute model at Summer NAMM over the weekend. The recreation of the historic black-and-yellow striped guitar celebrates the 40th anniversary of Van Halen II, and subsequent world tour. Only 50 instruments will be produced worldwide, featuring … [Read more...]
EVH Introduces New 5150 Series Standard and Deluxe Guitars, & More
Smack in the middle of summer, EVH is excited to roll out scorching and irresistible new guitar and amp models for your supreme playing pleasure. Here’s a quick look at the hot new EVH gear … From searing tone to premium appointments, the all-new EVH® 5150® Series guitars show what they are made of in a new demo video featuring Frankie Lindia and his song "The … [Read more...]
Five New Van Halen Mashups by Liquid Charlie
Holy shit, Liquid Charlie keeps crankin' out some fun VH videos! Here's not one, but five new Van Halen medleys from guitarist Charlie Stinchcombe (aka “Liquid Charlie”). The first is him (and his identical twin, lol!) "Having a little bit of fun" with his mini guitar. The next two are based on Van Halen's first two albums. The four features (mostly) Sammy Hagar-era songs. … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth tries Scottish drink Irn-Bru for first time in hilarious video
From the UK's Daily Record: American Roth, 64, gives his verdict on Irn-Bru saying: "Irn-Bru tastes a little bit like cream soda and a little bit like bubblegum." [Irn-Bru ("iron brew") is a Scottish carbonated soft drink, often described as "Scotland's other national drink" (after whisky)]. He then affects a broad Scottish accent and says: "And there we were Tom and I … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Reveals More About Proposed Van Halen Reunion Tour
According to Michael Anthony, the recent rumors about a reunited Van Halen, featuring all four original members, was actually being talked about behind the scenes. Anthony, who had in recent months revealed he was approached by Van Halen management to possibly rejoin his former band, followed up with even more details while appearing on Tuesday’s Sirius XM radio show “Trunk … [Read more...]
PODCAST: Discover The Stories Behind Van Halen’s ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ Album
Right now it’s time to celebrate the anniversary of Van Halen’s number one album released on June 18th, 1991: “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge”. Right now it’s time to spread some Van Halen knowledge. Van Halen News Desk contributing writer Eric Senich has released a episode of his podcast DISCovery devoted entirely to Van Halen’s “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge” album. In … [Read more...]
MUST SEE MASHUP: Van Halen/Earth, Wind & Fire/Stevie Wonder ‘Beautiful Shining Star of Superstition’
Kick off your summer weekend with a BRILLIANT new Van Halen mashup video, just released today! This is the third amazing Van Halen mashup created by our favorite mashup artist, Bill McClintock. He was the one who did the Van Halen & The Jackson 5 - 'Mean Machine' and Kool & The Gang Vs. Van Halen: 'Celebrate With the Devil'. Music used in this mashup, 'Beautiful … [Read more...]
Unearthed Photos: Van Halen 1979 Record Store Signing at Peaches Records & Tapes
We have procured some never-before-seen photos from a Van Halen record store appearance during their first headlining tour, and boy, are they awesome! It was 40 years ago today when Van Halen signed autographs at Peaches Records & Tapes in Northeast Philly, May 19, 1979. The instore appearance is infamous, mainly because of the condition the record store was in after Van … [Read more...]