The 31 Van Halen concert dates that were postponed in May have now been officially cancelled. Various reports suggested that the band was burned out from performing 48 shows over several months of touring. The band will play Japan in November, and rumors persist of an Australia tour late this year and another US tour next year. From Pollstar: When dozens of summer … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Van Halen Japan Tour 2012 Promo Video
Here's another VHND exclusive - an official 30 second promo video for Van Halen’s November 27th 2012 concert date in Tokyo, Japan! This will be the first time they’ve played there in 14 years. We will keep you updated if any additional dates are confirmed. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen: “I See Us Doing This For A Long, Long Time”
The new issue of Guitar World magazine has a cover story featuring Edward & Wolfgang Van Halen. In Eddie's interview Edward seems happier than he's ever been in his life and he speaks of a very bright future for Van Halen. "We truly are a band; it's not just a one-off thing. I don't want to say it's a rebuilding process. If anything its continuation. It feels more like a … [Read more...]
Thanks USA; Get Ready Japan!
Wolfgang tweeted last night, "Thanks everyone for such an incredible tour! It's been a wonderful experience. You guys are the best!" Van Halen played their 48th and final North American concert last night (in New Orleans) before taking some time off to recharge their batteries. Rumor has it they might play Australia late this year, and they’ve also hinted at more 2013 … [Read more...]
Van Halen Combined Camp and Crunch at the New Orleans Arena
From Nola.com: By music writer Keith Spera Young rockers who sipped warm beer in arena parking lots during Van Halen’s 1980s heyday are now on the far side of 40 and likely to be married, with children. Like its audience, Van Halen has also matured. The tour that concluded at a less-than-full New Orleans Arena on Tuesday was, in essence, the latter-day Van Halen’s … [Read more...]
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Van Halen Destroys Dallas
Here's a concert review from Van Halen's show last night in Dallas, Texas. From VHND reader, Billy Beavers. Let’s start with the opening act. Kool & The Gang started off kind of slowly to a half packed American Airlines Center. The musicianship was top notch from the get-go, but the energy from the crowd wasn’t quite there for a few songs. They know how to work up a … [Read more...]
Midnight Phil’s Van Halen Tacoma Concert Review (Video)
Phil, his brother, and a friend caught the Van Halen tour in Tacoma. In the parking lot right after the show, Phil turned on the video camera and they decide to film their review right there on the spot, so that they could best capture their initial thoughts immediately after the concert. Unlike Midnight Phil's other videos (Van Halen Retospective & 'A Different Kind Of … [Read more...]
Adam Sandler Is Hot For Teacher in New Movie “That’s My Boy”
We've always known Adam Sandler was a huge Van Halen fan from all his references to the band throughout his TV and movie career, but his new movie, "That's My Boy", takes the cake! Three classic Van Halen songs are featured in the movie: "And The Cradle Will Rock..." "Dance The Night Away" (twice!) and "Ice Cream Man". The movie starts off in 1984, when Adam's character … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth took it over the top with Van Halen in Phoenix
From AZ Central: David Lee Roth is a lot like Bob Dylan. Not in terms of having written "Like a Rolling Stone" - because he didn't do that. More in terms of approaching the songs his fans have come to hear him sing with no regard for the original recordings, singing what he feels like singing when he feels like singing it, changing the melody, changing the phrasing, leaving … [Read more...]
Van Halen Saves The Best For Anaheim
From The Orange County Register: “You’re getting a good show tonight!” David Lee Roth declared early during the Anaheim set. It wasn’t an empty boast: Roth was very much on his game here. Yes, he’ll fiddle with the meter of a line or switch up a lyric here and there, but he takes no more liberties than Mick Jagger does with Stones staples or Steven Tyler would with … [Read more...]
Video: Eddie and Wolfgang at 5150
CNN caught up with Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen at home in their infamous 5150 recording studio while on a two day break in Los Angeles. First, they talk about their decision, after completing 50 shows, to postpone most of the Summer dates on Van Halen's current tour. They insist there are no tensions within the band. When asked about their legendary frontman David Lee Roth, … [Read more...]