UltimateClassicRock.com conducted an interview last week with Michael Anthony on Chickenfoot’s upcoming album. Here’s some excerpts: Michael Anthony, the founding bassist of Van Halen, and current member of hard-rock supergroup Chickenfoot, took time from planning the release of the band’s upcoming album to grant Ultimate Classic Rock an exclusive interview. He talked about his departure [...]
Michael Anthony Birthday message & update
June 20, 2011 58 Comments
It’s Michael Anthony’s birthday today! (Born June 20, 1954). Here’s an update from his “Mad Anthony” Facebook page: “Thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes! The only thing that makes my day better is that mixing on the new Chickenfoot CD is done! It’s a lot heavier than the first record and I can’t [...]
Van Halen Retrospective (Part 1)
June 6, 2011 129 Comments
Midnight Phil discusses the David Lee Roth era of his favorite band, Van Halen, in the first part of this two part retrospective. It’s basically a home-made comedic review done with a lot of effort by a young, passionate fan. We hope you enjoy it! We will feature “Part 2″ of Midnight Phil’s Van Halen [...]
Chickenfoot Update from Joe & Michael
May 30, 2011 40 Comments
Chickenfoot spent part of May holed up in the foot locker working on their second album, due sometime later this year. *Joe Satriani says, “Chickenfoot’s second album is almost finished, and we’re hoping to mix sometime in June. It is heavier, and better than the first one, and I can’t wait to get it out [...]
Sammy and Michael Rock Lake Tahoe
May 10, 2011 30 Comments
Examiner.com has a story about Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas playing in The South Shore Room at Harrah’s/Tahoe over the Cinco de mayo weekend. As usual when Sammy plays in Tahoe, Michael Anthony was the special guest. The sold-out two hour show contained Hagar, Montrose, and Van Halen hits. See the photo slideshow.
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary Van Halen’s Fair Warning
April 28, 2011 241 Comments
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Van Halen’s magnum opus, we’re declaring it “Fair Warning Week” at VHND, were we’re featuring a different story about the album every day for the next seven days. Happy Birthday, Fair Warning. On April 29th, 1981, Van Halen unleashed their darkest album. From the opening out-of-this-world sounds of “Mean [...]
Michael Anthony “Excited to Hear” News of Van Halen Recording
February 4, 2011 234 Comments
From ABC News Radio: Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony says he’s “excited” that his former band are releasing new material. Producer John Shanks recently tweeted the message “Here we go kids…VH,” signifying that the band is finally starting to record a new album. Anthony said, “I’m looking forward to seeing what they’ll do,” adding [...]
Mad Anthony Cafe “Skull & Peppers” Tee
December 1, 2010 13 Comments
David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and Michael Anthony ink deals with Warner/Chappell
November 22, 2010 86 Comments
Some interesting behind the scenes business going on… Warner/Chappell recently inked deals with legendary rockers David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, all of Van Halen fame. As part of the new agreement, Warner/Chappell acquired the entire catalog of songs written by Sammy Hagar — songwriter guitarist, and former lead singer of Van Halen (1986 [...]
Video: Michael Anthony on Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp
November 6, 2010 15 Comments
