Wolfgang Van Halen appeared on the nationally syndicated show HardDrive to talk about the brand new Mammoth WVH album Mammoth II due out August 4th. In the video above, host Lou Brutus covers a lot of ground with Wolfgang, who talks about the recording process of the new album, how he's heading into a heavier direction with the songs, his songwriting process, why he thinks … [Read more...]
Grand Funk’s Mark Farner Recalls Phone Call With Eddie Van Halen: ‘Nothing But Compliments & Love’ (VIDEO)
Original Grand Funk Railroad frontman and guitarist Mark Farner recalled an impromptu phone conversation with Eddie Van Halen during a recent podcast appearance. Farner's riffs were familiar to those who had the chance to catch Van Halen back in their club days as they covered more than a few Grand Funk Railroad songs. Years later, Eddie would have the chance to offer his … [Read more...]
Gary Cherone On His Best Songs With Van Halen & Unreleased Tracks
Gary Cherone looked back on his favorite songs with Van Halen and those we've yet to hear during a recent interview with rock journalist Greg Prato. Prato, who interviewed Cherone for Songfacts, has shared the Van Halen portion of the interview with the VHND: Prato: What's the best Van Halen song you worked on? Cherone: Two songs come to mind. "One I Want" I … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Van Halen Looking Forward To Remastered Releases Of Sammy Hagar Era Van Halen
Wolfgang Van Halen says he's looking forward to the upcoming remastered reissues of the often-overlooked Sammy Hagar years of Van Halen. "That era doesn't get enough respect I don't I don't think," said Wolfgang during a recent interview with Oklahoma's KATT FM. "There's a lot of amazing songs and just, obviously, brilliant guitar playing on all of that stuff." Van … [Read more...]
Unearthed Eddie Van Halen: 1980 Jas Obrecht Interview, Part 2
Jas Obrecht's remarkably candid conversation with Eddie Van Halen continues, with lots of guitar playing! Today, Jas released PART 2 of his never-before-heard gem of an interview with Eddie Van Halen, from January of 1980. And, just like his complete 1978 and 1979 Eddie interviews, this is absolutely incredible to hear! But first, if you haven’t already heard it, you may … [Read more...]
Unearthed Eddie Van Halen: The Complete 1980 Interview – Tape 1 (HD Audio)
We’ve got an unbelievably cool treat for everybody on Eddie Van Halen's birthday today! Veteran rock journalist Jas Obrecht has shared another never-before-heard gem of an interview with Eddie Van Halen, this one from January of 1980! And, just like his complete 1978 and 1979 Eddie interviews, this is absolutely incredible to hear! As you listen to this, just realize how … [Read more...]
Jas Obrecht Releases Complete 1979 Audio Interview With Eddie Van Halen
Veteran rock journalist Jas Obrecht has shared another gem of an interview with Eddie Van Halen, this one from December of 1979! Jas released the complete audio of his interview in HD via his YouTube channel "Talking Guitar: Jas Obrecht's Music Magazine" along with a complete transcript at his website jasobrecht.substack.com. Below is what Jas had to say about the … [Read more...]
Rock Journalist Jas Obrecht Releases Complete 1978 Audio Interview With Eddie Van Halen
It was July 23rd, 1978 when rock journalist Jas Obrecht was assigned to cover the Day on the Green Concert in Oakland, California. Just a month before, Jas had his mind blown when his editor dropped the needle on a brand-new revolutionary instrumental track called "Eruption". On this day in the summer of '78, Jas would get to meet the man behind that jaw-dropping sound he heard … [Read more...]
Craig Parker Adams: Beyond The Notes
This article is a public service announcement to all Van Halen fans who frequent the VHND... Craig Parker Adams is a guitarist we've featured on the Van Halen News Desk multiple times, who's written guitar instrumentals very much influenced and inspired by Eddie Van Halen. We love his music. And a lot of VH fans have loved what they've heard from him so far, but Craig has … [Read more...]
Talkin’ ‘Bout Dave & Sammy Then, ‘Right Now’ & In The Future With Author Greg Renoff
The Van Halen News Desk is celebrating the careers of David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar this week as both celebrate birthdays. The VHND's Eric Senich and Van Halen historian Greg Renoff got together to talk the past, present and future of both singers. Renoff - author of "Van Halen Rising: How A Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal" and "Ted Templeman: A … [Read more...]
Wolfgang On Performing Van Halen Songs At Wembley: ‘If There Was Ever A Time, This Is It’ [VIDEO]
Guitar World's Chris Gill has shared video of his exclusive interview with Wolfgang Van Halen! In the 4 1/2 minute video above, Wolfgang talks about his performance at London's Wembley Stadium for the Taylor Hawkins tribute, how it all came together and the process he went through to prepare. The segment is part of a much longer interview that will appear in print in the … [Read more...]
All Dave All Night: Fan Brings David Lee Roth To Animated Life With YouTube Tribute Channel
Twenty years ago, when Ramses Rios sat down to play the video game Grand Theft Auto, he was a fourth grader raised on classical music. Rock and Roll music wasn't even on his radar. Then he heard David Lee Roth's music for the first time. "I became a fan when I heard 'Yankee Rose' for the very first time while playing a video game in 4th grade back in 2002," said Rios. … [Read more...]