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Michael Anthony Flattered by David Lee Roth’s Comments

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Eddie Trunk interviewed Michael Anthony this Monday, April 8th. The two spoke mostly about Michael’s passion for hot sauce, and Michael’s fond memories of getting to work with the late, great rock engineer and producer, Andy Johns. Michael says that his plans this year are to join Sammy Hagar on tour in the summer, and [...]

VHND’s “All Access Photo” # 3

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“All Access” Van Halen photos is a new weekly feature at VHND.com . Every Saturday we will be posting a photo from a roadie, friend, or band insider. Many will be exclusives that have never been seen anywhere before. Tune in every weekend for more!

David Lee Roth on Michael Anthony: “One of the Greatest High Tenor Voices Ever”

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David Lee Roth praised ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony Tuesday in an interview with Rolling Stone: “But Ed has his own vision, I’m assuming. We haven’t really been able to speak about it and it’s a disappointment, just as not having a chance for a reunion of the original band. Clearly, vocals are every bit as [...]

Lost Weekend With Van Halen, Part Two

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“Fear And Loathing in 1984″, Part Two (Continued from Part One). The Detroit Van Halen show quickly came to a close and Kurt and Tom found themselves deep in the tunnels of the dungeonesque backstage. They were quickly served lobster and filet mignon while the band took a few minutes for some post-show relaxation. When the [...]

Winner of MTV’s “Lost Weekend With Van Halen” Tells His Story

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The following story is from issue #2 of ‘The Inside’ magazine. ‘The Inside’ was the ALL-VAN HALEN, full color, glossy magazine published by the staff of VHND from 1995 – 2000. It went on to become the band’s official magazine. Most of the 16 issues published are still available here. We’re sharing this classic story, along [...]

Sammy Hagar and ‘That Metal Show’ Hosts Chose Their ‘Top 5 Roth-Era Van Halen Songs’

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Sammy Hagar co-hosted That Metal Show this week, where the four hosts tried to choose the top five best David Lee Roth-era Van Halen songs. Trunk called the task “Impossible because the first four albums, top to bottom, were amazing.” Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, and Don Jamieson primarily chose deep tracks, while Hagar argued more for [...]

Happy Birthday, Michael Anthony!

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Happy Birthday to Van Halen’s ex-bassist, Michael Anthony!

Van Halen To Tour JAPAN in November! Tour To Extend into 2013!

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In a revealing new interview with USA Today, Edward and Wolfgang Van Halen had a lot to say.  Highlights: Van Halen will tour JAPAN In November! Eddie implies that the tour will extend into 2013! The postponed dates were due to scheduling and not band infighting. Eddie And Wolf have some funny and kind remarks [...]

Midnight Phil’s “Chickenfoot III” Album Review Video

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Midnight Phil reviews Chickenfoot’s second album, “Chickenfoot III”. You can also watch his  “A Different Kind of Truth” Album Review Video and  his Van Halen Retrospective Video.

Michael Anthony Talks Van Halen in New Interview

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The American Rock Scene got a chance to talk via phone today with the hot-sauce makin’, hot-rod buildin’, hot-bass playin’ Michael Anthony from Chickenfoot and once upon a time, Van Halen. Most of the interview is about Chickenfoot and some of his passions away from the music. We’ve got the little bit of Van Halen [...]

New Mad Anthony Tees

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Mad Anthony’s Cafe has whipped up two new tasty tees that you can grab at Van Halen Store: Mad Anthony’s Cafe Blue Shirt S, M, L, XL, XXL  $19.95 Mad  Anthony’s “Open All Night” Shirt S, M, L, XL, XXL  $19.95 View all Michael Anthony’s Mad Anthony shirts & award-winning hot sauce at Van Halen [...]

Rockin’ Cabo 2011: Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash Recap

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Welcome to the Van Halen News Desk’s “Cabo Wabo Birthday Bash 2011” recap, which features setlists of all 4 of the wild concerts, videos of the outdoor concert, and newly imported Cabo Wabo merchandise. Enjoy! Van Halen News Desk staff once again attended the annual Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in [...]