Photo by Kevin Baldes By Chris Gill [Originally written in 2020 for Guitar World. Part 1 is here. Here is Part 2, below:] My favorite interview with Ed was a cover story for Guitar Aficionado, where he invited me to his 5150 studio to view about 40 guitars from his collection. Ed told illuminating stories about each guitar, and I quickly realized he could find the … [Read more...]
A Farewell to the King
Photo by Kevin Baldes Chris Gill, who interviewed Eddie Van Halen 15 times between 1995 and 2016, offers a heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest guitarists the world has ever known. [Originally written in 2020 for Guitar World] EDWARD VAN HALEN IS GONE. The greatest guitarist of our generation left this earth on October 6, 2020, after succumbing to a long, … [Read more...]
10th Anniversary Photo Galleries: Van Halen Onstage & Backstage at the Hollywood Bowl
Ten years ago today, Van Halen completed their 41-date North American 2015 tour with two performances in their hometown in a storied venue they’ve never played before — the famous Hollywood Bowl! These two historic shows turned out to be the last concerts of their career. Enjoy galleries from these two shows below, featuring concert photos and images of … [Read more...]
Van Halen Mashup: Van Summer – “I’ll Wait for Bad Girls”
Enjoy the latest Bill McClintock Van Halen mashup! Music featured in this mashup: Van Halen - I'll Wait Donna Summer - Bad Girls David Lee Roth - Ladies' Night in Buffalo? (Steve Vai) Ozzy Osbourne - Breaking All the Rules (Zakk Wylde) *Additional David-Lee-Rothing brought to you by Yankee Rose, Panama, Runnin' With the Devil, and Everybody Wants … [Read more...]
In Memory of Mark Stone
A special article today. Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising, has been asked by the widow of original Van Halen bassist, Mark Stone, to post something about Mark on social media. We're sharing it here on VHND, so that she can read the comments, thoughts, and memories posted online about her dear, late husband... "Darlene Stone -- the wife of the late Mark Stone, who was … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar Shares Video of Van Halen’s 1995 Performance During Denver Blizzard
Thirty years ago this week, Van Halen performed during a surprise snowstorm in Denver! Those who were there will never forget it. To commemorate the occasion, Sammy Hagar has just uploaded a two-minute video teaser from the band's own video recording of the show! (Watch it, embedded above). Sammy Hagar posted this today on social media: Sammy: "I'll never forget … [Read more...]
40 Years Ago: Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar First Perform Together
In a way, the birth of Van Halen Mach 2, "Van Hagar," was 40 years ago today. It was during the summer of 1985 that rock fans heard the devastating news that Van Halen and David Lee Roth had split up. There were rumors that the band was going to look for a new singer, but that's all that anyone knew. Embed from Getty Images It was … [Read more...]
The EVH ‘Super ’78’ Flannel by Dixxon
EVH and Dixxon Flannel Company ("Flannels That Don't Suck!") are thrilled to announce their second collaboration - the Eddie Van Halen SUPER '78 Flannel! Paying tribute to Eddie Van Halen’s first iconic version of the famous Frankenstein design, the Super '78. A black-and-white pattern inspired by a guitar and sound that redefined rock. This collab piece is custom-built … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s ‘Best of All Worlds’ Las Vegas Residency Returns in 2026 (Presale Today)
Due to Popular Demand, Sammy Hagar is Returning to Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2026 with “The Best Of All Worlds” Las Vegas Residency. Featuring The Best of all Worlds Band with Sammy, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff & Rai Thistlethwayte LAS VEGAS (Sept. 15, 2025) – Leading into his return to Las Vegas to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival on … [Read more...]
Mammoth: ‘I Really Wanna’ (Official Video)
“I Really Wanna” is the latest song debuted by Wolfgang Van Halen's band, MAMMOTH, to tease his forthcoming studio album, The End. Set for release on October 24, the record will be the third full-length album since forming the Mammoth project in 2020, and continues Wolfgang’s trend of recording all the instruments and vocals himself. Watch the new song’s … [Read more...]
Van Halen – Not Enough (Official Video) [HD]
The official "Not Enough" music video has been remastered to HD for Van Halen’s new ‘Balance (Expanded Edition)’. Watch the full video, embedded above. Van Halen | Balance (Expanded Edition) Out Now! Balance (Expanded Edition) features Van Halen's multi-platinum album with remastered audio on two LPs and one CD, a rarities CD … [Read more...]
Van Halen’s ‘Balance’ Album Spikes Nearly 23,000% In Sales
Thirty years ago, Van Halen released its tenth album, Balance, which produced multiple smash hits and topped the charts. This year, to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Van Halen dropped the Balance Expanded Edition, and fans have turned it into a bestseller again. Balance sees its total sales skyrocket from one week to the next, as all three versions of the Expanded … [Read more...]